11-03-2011 MinutesTRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened on November 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.rn. in
the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154.
Call to order at 5:30 p.m. by Michael Goos, acting chairperson.
Members present:
Stephen Bish
Bill Botit~e~•s
Larry Busch, Jr., E.LT.
1Ylichael Gnos
Michael Harris, Assist Police Chief
Doug Letbetter, PWs Superintendent
,Zahn Ost3•oti~~ski
Debbie Perrone -Recording Secretary
Gordon Rae -Alternate
William Rurnfelt
Byron Sandej fer
Members riot present:
Joey Bishop
David Covington, Fire Chief
Larry Dublin, Deputy City Engineer
Mark Hill, P.E., Ford Engineering
Max Hernandez
Robert Martinez, PWs Streets Supervisor
Debof•ah Stone
Dudley Wait, EMS Director
Sam Willoughby - P W Director
HEARING OF RESIDENTS:
Maurice Bishop, 301 Nell Deane. Concerns about the visibility at the corner of Lindbergh and Main St.
;New businesses open up and cars parked in front of businesses makes it difficult to see on coming traffic.
Request no parking in this area. Staff stated this area falls under TxDot and concern would forward to
TxDot.
Larry Franklin, 453 Fawn Pass. Concern about where Main Street becomes FM 1518 left hand turn on to
Aviation. Road has two lanes then turns into one lane suggest that another turning lane be added. Staff
stated that FM 1518 falls under TxDot and concern would forward to TxDot.
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Rd,, Apt #411. Concerned about. stripping on traffic lanes at Schertz Pkwy
and Elbel Rd. Left turning la~re should be both left turning and straight land and the right-hrrning lane be
only turning lane not straight lane. Staff informed Mr. Brockman and commissioners that staff have
reviewed this issue and changes made on or around November 18.
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes for October G, 2011.
Motion to accept October 6, 2011 minutes by William Rumfelt and second by John Ostrowski -All
Ayes- Motion passed
Steve Bish arrived late 5:33 p.m.
Gordon Rae arrived late 5:41 p.m.
2. Bell North Drive -Increasing the speed limit on Bell_North (zoned commercial). Steve Larrison
owner of Impact Electric, 173005 Bell North Dr requested that the speed limit be increased to
either 25 or 30 mph. (PWs/Engineering)
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Motion made by Jahn Ostrowski to forward this item to City Council for action second by William
Rumfelt to forward item to City Council for action. All Ayes- Motion passed
3. City Engineer Report: (City Engineer) Larry Busch, Jr reported that Not~hcliffe reconstruction of
streets should finish up in 3 to 4 weeks.
4. Items for Nutt Agenda: Consideration and or action on questions and possible items to be placed
on the next agenda (Commission Members); Nothing
5. Staff Comments: Nothing
5. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Steve Bish second by Gordon Rae -All Ayes -Motion
passed. Time: 5:50 p,m.
Signatures of Commission Member
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Michael Goos, Chairperson
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Debbie Perrone, Recording Sec,
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