Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 11/04/2015MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
November 4, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Laney Oliver
Andy Kocher
T.J Herrell TX Dot
Charles Grady
Brad Altman
Mark Beauchamp
Stan Horton
Scott Vaughn
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Deandra Chenault - Councilor
Jeff Linville SAFB
GUESTS:
Karly Patty WF Traffic Dept.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Toby Catlin (Unexcused)
Carrie Ann Taylor (Excused)
Tim Hertel
Bill Horton WFISD
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Charles Gady called the Nov 4, 2015 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
The minutes were approved for Sept 2015 as there was no quorum for the October
meeting.
The financial report for Nov 2015 was given. The balance is
$ 1,222.16.
Accident Statistics:
October crashes: 228 Injuries: 43 Fatalities: 5 YTD
City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp advised the projects are basically the same as last month:
1. Bicycle friendly community project is still in the works.
2. Sheppard Access Rd. lighting project Phase 3 .
3. T.A.P. Transportation Alternative Plan. Two grant applications have been
approved.
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4. Circle trail completion agreement with Burlington Northern RR has not been
reached at this time. Negotiations are still underway.
S. New pathway signage is being installed at city buildings and attractions in the
city.
6. Evaluating downtown streets — some of the one way streets may be changed
into two way streets.
State Traffic Report
T.J. Harrell advised:
1. Update on joint project with the city on Southwest Parkway and McNeil.
2. Double left turn lane joint project with the city on Kell Blvd in the future.
3. Huntington Rd Bridge reconstruction on US 287.
4. FM 171 from FM 890 being widened.
5. I -44 repair.
6. FM 2650 Sisk Rd. — widen and add shoulders starting soon.
Committee Reports:
None
Unfinished Business:
1. 03 -14: Three Foot Traffic Ordinance - this would make drivers of motor
vehicles give a bicycle /pedestrian a safe clearance when passing. This is a widely
adopted practice for other cities. Mark Beauchamp presented a copy of an
ordinance from another city that will be forwarded to the City Attorney for
suggested approval by council. Mark also advised 24 states have passed this as
law. Assistant City Attorney Peter Scott advised the city's legal department
looked over the information presented by the TSC. To date, the Legal
Department and,the TSC have not reached an agreement on a document to
present to City Council. Item is still pending. Andy Kocher made a motion to
send both the TSC proposed ordinance and the City Attorneys proposed
ordinance to the'City Manager's Office for his review and approval of adopting
one or the other of these ordinances. The TSC will attach a rebuttal document in
regard to the City Attorney's proposed ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Laney Oliver. All were in favor and the vote passed unanimously.
2. 01 -15: Safety Patrol Skate Party in December.
3. 02 -15: TSC Helping raise funds for electronic computer equipment for
Bike Safe/ Walk Safe School Program.
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1. Traffic Safety Patrol Party at The Plex on May 28"' 2015 — was not held as
information not communicated to the schools in time to get arranged. A party will
be planned near Christmas break.
2. Election of Officers: Andy Kocher was nominated as Chair. Motion was made
by Mark Beauchamp and seconded by Charles Grady. Motion passed unanimously.
Charles Grady was nominated as Co-Chair. Motion was made by Andy Kocher and
seconded by Mark Beauchamp. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Grady
Chairman
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WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
September $ 1,222.16
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety
will be kept on file for future reference.
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