Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 02/05/2014 E.CEIVED pN
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
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THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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February 5, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mark Beauchamp Toby Catlin (Unexcused)
Dennis Marquardt Darrell Choate (Unexcused)
Laney Oliver Bill Horton (Excused)
T.J Herrell TX Dot Phil Golden (Excused)
Andy Kocher Carrie Ann Taylor (Excused)
Stan Horton
Charles Grady
Scott Vaughn WFPD
Tim Hertel
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Brian Meverden (SAFB) Ben Hoover- Councilor-At-Large
GUESTS:
Charles Grady called the February 5, 2014 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
The minutes were approved for January 2014.
The financial report for February 2014 was presented by Stan Horton. The balance
is $772.56.
Accident Statistics:
WFPD advised the total crashes for January were 204 of which 32 were injury
accidents including 4 fatalities. There have been 4 fatalities for 2014.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp discussed the following:
1. Lawrence Rd and Kell Blvd multi-turn lane project- still making
adjustments.
2. Lighting project- Sheppard Rd. and Maurine Street to Scott Street.
3. Spring maintenance will start soon.
4. 400 LED fixtures will be installed during the summer months
5. Bicycle friendly community project is still in the works.
State Traffic Report
Tim Hertel discussed the following:
1. Windthorst road overpass is almost complete. An attempt to establish vegetation
will finish the project.
2. Installations of protected turn on Hwy 79 at Professional Drive by Wal-Mart -
holding through the holidays.
3. Dynamic message sign on Kell is progressing.
Committee Reports
None
Unfinished Business:
1. Item 01-13: Adding a Bicycle/Pedestrian Representative to TSC
Mark Beauchamp advised he would get in touch with the individual that had an
interest in this position.
2. Item 01-14: Bicycle Rodeo for April 5th 2014
3. Item 02-14: Letter drafted to State Rep office for enhancements in slow down
pull over law to cover City Workers
Mark Beauchamp met with the Risk Management office in reference to this
matter. He was advised that new training would be looked at for city employees
to better ensure their safety.
New Business:
1. Mark Beauchamp advised a citizen called in a complaint requesting speed limits
be lowered on Southeast Drive to 25mph. Mark advised this area did not
warrant any reduction in speed after a speed study was conducted. No accident
stats were available due to no accidents being reported on this street.
2. Saturday May 3rd—celebration of international bicycle month. The Traffic
Engineering, Parks, and Health Department will be hosting an event on the hike
and bike trail from loam to 3pm. Rest stops will be manned by sponsors and
participants will be given passports with maps and safety information. Riders
will also be included in an entry for a drawing of merchandise from sponsors.
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Items of Discussion:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Grady Stan Hort i n
Chairman Secretary:•urer
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WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
February Balance $ 772 .56
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety
will be kept on file for future reference.
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