Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 11/04/1998J
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
NOVEMBER 4, 1998
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lt. Gerald Todd
Clyde Williford
Jody Wade
Brad Altman
Dave Westen
Elaine Bourgoin
Joe Clement
Don Vann
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lt. Col. Bill Doyle
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ronnie Awtry - excused
Robert Parker
Penny Henderson
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT:
Councilor Don Johnston
VISITORS
The November meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission was called to
order by Co- Chairman Joe Clement at 1:30 P.M..
The invocation was given by Lt. Col. Bill Doyle.
Trooper Clement introduced and welcomed Mr. Brad Altman as the new
commission member representing District 3.
The financial report and minutes for October were accepted and approved as
written.
The accident statistic reports were circulated
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CITY CLEFI,K'S OFFICE
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City Traffic Report
Lt. Gerald Todd reported that the traffic patrol is getting back to normal. The
department has been conducting training for motorcycle officers and they are now on job.
Lt. Todd also reported that the department is now using laser radar equipment and
instructing more officers on using the new radars. All State Insurance has purchased
breathalyzers for the department as well as special glasses to be used for training. The
glasses give the appearance of the effects of alcohol for training purposes.
State Traffic Report
Mr. Clyde Williford reported that the overhead project goes out to bid later this
month. Work should begin 30 days after the bid process. The project is scheduled for
completion within 3 years.
Unfinished Business
Item 98 -04: Sheppard Access /325 Access Rd.
Item to remain open.
Item 98 -05: Nomination Committee
Elaine Bourgoin reported that the committee nominates Mr. Dave Westen
for the position of Chairman and Mr. Ronnie Awtry as Co- Chairman.
Item closed.
New Business:
Item 98 -06: Election of Officers
Motion was made and approved to accept the nominations. Mr. Dave
Westen was elected as Chairman and Mr. Ronnie Awtry was elected to serve as Co-
Chairman. They will take office effective with the January 1999 meeting. Item closed.
Item 98 -07: Fall Safety Patrol Skate Party
Trooper Joe Clement advised the dates for the skate party will be Tuesday,
December 1" and Thursday, December 3`1 from 4:30 to 6:30 each evening at Sand Beach.
Coca Cola is donating the drinks.
Wichita Falls Police Department will provide traffic control.
Sheppard Air Force volunteers will assist with supervision.
Commission members were encouraged to attend to assist with the activity.
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Items of Discussion
Mr. Clyde Williford reported that due to the changes in school hours, some of the
school zone signs have the wrong hours for reduced speed limits. Elaine Bourgoin will
report the situation to the appropriate department for correction.
Lt. Col. Doyle reported that some of the lane direction signs at the front gate
approach to the base are obscured by tree limbs in the median. Elaine Bourgoin will
report the situation to the appropriate department for correction.
Jody Wade reported that the apartment complex on Brook south of the General
Store has no parking zones marked. However, parking in those spaces has been causing
traffic problems. Lt. Todd advised he will have officers work the area to try to alleviate the
problem.
Brad Altman questioned why the stop signs are still up at the intersection of 10th and
Bluff. Elaine Bourgoin advised that the question had been asked previously and the
answer given was that the temporary control devices were also going to be used when the
overhead project begins. The city felt it would be more confusing for motorists if the signs
were removed for a few months and then put back up. It will probably be easier for people
to get used to the signs now rather than creating more confusion when the construction
begins.
Dave Westen advised that the traffic flow improved on Enterprise and Sheppard
Access for a while. Sheppard has now rotated personnel and the traffic is getting back to
the troubled situation. Lt. Todd advised he will have the officers work that area again to
try to correct the problem.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:20 P.M..
Respectfully submitted,
Davi s on esten Elaine Bourgoin
Chairman Secretary /Treasurer
Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
NOVEMBER BALANCE $ 5995.61
Balance $ 5995.61
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NOTICE OF MEETING
MEETING:
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE:
JANUARY 6,1999
TIME:
1:30 P.M.
LOCATION:
COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA:
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS
D. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOV. `98
E. MINUTES OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 1998
F. ACCIDENT STATISTICS
G. CITY / STATE TRAFFIC REPORT
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ITEM 98 -04: SHEPPARD ACCESS /325 ACCESS RD.
2. ITEM 98 -07: FALL SAFETY PATROL ACTIVITY
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. ITEM 99 -01: SPEED BUMP POLICIES
K. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
L. ADJOURNMENT
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by
using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the
east parking lot on 6 t St. entrance. Spanish language interpreters,
deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be
provided to any person requesting a special service with at least 24
hour notice. Please call the City Clerk's office at 761 -7409.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas, on the day of
19 , at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk