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9-5-2013 TSAC MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission Minutes Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 P.M. The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on September 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Clamber Conference Roam, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. TSAC Commissioners Present: Mark Davis -Vice Chairperson Bill Boners Phillip Ronland Max Hernandez Larry Franldan Bric Haicgen John Cook Staff Present Brian James, Executive Director. of Development Sam Willoughby, Director of Public Works La~•ry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training Michael Hai7is, Assistant Police Chief Doug Letbetter, PW Superintendent of Fleet/Streets Cynthia Raleigh, Public Works Coordinator CALL TO ORDER AT ROLL CALL 5:30 p.m., by Marls Davis SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF RE UIRED ~ Vacancies Alternate #1, John Cook AIternate #2, Vacant HEARING OF RESIDENTS The following signed up to speak: TSAC Commissioners Absent: Stephen Bich -Chairperson Gary Preston John Dewey, 5925 Corridor Parkway - Mr. Dewey spoke about his support for the speed limit change an Triton. He requested that the speed limits changed on Co~•ridor Paz•kway to 30 mph. Craig Seeber, 2225 Oak Valley - Mr. Seeber requested a stop sign on Oak Valley and Oak Parlc and would like to have handicap child signs installed in his neighborhood. Barbara Wells, 5708 Tuckatoe - Ms. Wells spoke about speeding issues on Colombia as well as pavement marltings on Count~•y Club Blvd. at the entrance and exit of Northcliffe. She supports items 3 and 4 on the agenda regarding stop signs on Country Club Dr. Ms. Wells inquired on how the Homeowner's Association could donate the island on Country Club Dr. to the City. 9-5-2©13 Minutes Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TASC) Minutes Thursday, September S, 2013 5:30 p.m. . Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel - Mr. Brockman spoke regarding agenda items S and 7, regarding stop signs and speed limits in Tri County. He questioned if the Commission had previously addressed these items at a previous meeting. 1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the August 1, 2013 Regular Meeting and August 7, 2013 Special Meeting. A motion was made by Lazry Franklin Eo approve the minutes of the August 1, 2013 Regular Meeting and the August '7, 2013 Special Meeting. Second by Phillip Rowland. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. 2. School Zone Lights on roadways around Clemens: Discussion and action regarding reconunending to City Council to adjust the flashing school zone lights on roadways around Clemens High School per request of the Schertz~Ci6olo-Universal City 1SD. (Engineering/Public Works) The Commission was bz•iefed on the need to adjust the flashing school zone lights on Schertz Parkway and Elbel due to additional lunch periods for Samuel Clemens High School. A motion was made by John Cook to recomnrend to City Council to approve the change. Second by Bill Bowers. Motion carried. Vote tivas unanimous. 3. Stop Signs on Colombia Drive for Golf Cart Crossing: Discussion regarding the request from the Scenic Hills HOA for the installation of two (2) stop signs on Columbia Drive for Golf Cart Crossing. {Engineering/Public Works) The Commission was briefed on this item 6y Doug Letbetter, Street Superintendent and Larry Busch, Jr., Engineer in Training regarding this item. Stop signs in this area may cause more issues because drivers are not used to seeing stop signs in the middle of a thoroughfare street. The Street Department agreed to add signs under stop signs that indicate that golf cars must yield to thrzz traff c. A motion to close this item without further action was made by Phillip Rowland. Second by Larzy Franklin. Motion carried. Vote u~as unanimous. 4. Stop Signs on Covers Cove and Columbia Drive: Discussion regarding the request from the Scenic Hills HOA for the installation of two (2) stop signs on Covers Cove and Columbia Drive. {EngineeringlPublic Works) The Commission was briefed on this item by Doug Letbetter, Street Superintendent and Larzy Busch, Jr., Engineer in Training regarding this item. Stop signs are not warranted in this area since stop signs are not used to control speed. The commission requested that the area be monitored for a period of time and a report of accidents in the area was requested by Vice-Chair Mark Davis. R-5-2013 Minutes 2 Transportation Safety Advisozy Commission (TASC) Minutes Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. Executive Director of Development Brian Jaznes reported that by installing stop signs in this area, drivers will stop, but only pick up speed later on the thoroughfare. A motion to close this item was made by Lazz•y Franklin. Second by Max Hernandez. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. S. Stop Sign an Verde Parkway and Mid Cities Parkway: Discussion and action regarding the installation of a stop sign on Verde Parkway at Mid Cities Parkway. (Engineering/Public Works) Street Superintendent Doug Letbetter briefed the Commission regarding the intent to place stop signs at the intersection of Verde Parkway and Mid Cities Parkway. The area will become a three way stop. A motion was made by Phillip Rowland to recommend approval to City Council to install the stop sign on Verde Parkway and Mid Cities Parkway. Second by John Coak. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried 6. Wedgewood Drive Speed Issues: Discussion regarding speeding issues on Wedgewaod Drive. (Engineering/Police} Assistant Police Chief Mike Haz~•is briefed the Comrission on the results of the traffic stops in the area for speeding. After discussion, a motion was made by Max Hernandez to close the item and continue to have the Police Department monitor the area for speeding. Second by Bill Bowers. Vote was icnanimo~rs. Motion carried. 7. Speed Limits on Triton Drive and Guada Corna: Discussion. regarding setting the speed limit and installing signs on Triton Drive and Guada Coma. (Engineering/Public Works) Street Superintendent Doug Letbetter briefed the Commission on the need to increase the speed limit on Triton and Guada Coma to 30 mph. A motion was made by Larry Franklin to recommend approval to City Council to increase the speed limit on Triton and Guada Coma from 20 mph to 30 mph. Second by Max Hernandez. Tlote was inanimous. Motion carried. S. Islands in Roadways: Consider and mal{e a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a roadway island in the Ripps Subdivision. (Engineering/Public Works) Engineer in Training Larry Busch, Jr. briefed the Camznission on the roadway island that has- been planned for the Ripps Subdivision. The Commission discussed the itezxz. A motion was made by John Cook to approve the island and send recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Eric Haugen. Vote ~>>as unanimous. Motion carried. 9. Futare agenda items requested by Commissioners Vice-Chair Mark Davis requested that the following items be added to future agenda: 9-5-207.3 Minutes 3 Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TASC) Minutes Thursday, September 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. 1. Lane markings on Country Club Blvd. at the entrance to the Northcliffe Subdivision. 2. Stop signs in Oak Valley. 3. Increase speed limit on Corridor Parkway from 20 mph to 30 mph to match other streets in the area. 10. Staff Commen#s Assistant Chief Mike Harris reminded the Commission and guests in attendance that the Police Department is available and ready to help. Please call with any traffic or other law enforcement concerns. Executive Director of Development Bxian lames announced that a joint City Council/Traffic Safety Advisory Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 6 p.m. to discuss basketball goals in streets has been requested. A motion to have a joint meeting with City Council was made by Phillip Rowland. Second by Larry Franklin. Vote was i~nanimaus. Motion carried. Mr. James briefed the Commission on the sidewalks on FM 3009 and the no parking issue on Hickory Lane. Staff to meet with residents on Hickory Lane and the Homeowners Association and will bring back their findings to the Commission. Street Superintendent Doug Letbetter reported that the City is in the process of reconstructing Lazy Oak. Adjournment A motion was made by Max Hezxzandez to adjourn. Second by Eric Haugen. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. The meeting was adjouz~zed at 6:36 p.m. Attest: ~~ l Mark Davis, Vice Chaizperson ~'i~IZ~Y~]GF 1~U~E1L1Y3 Cynthia Raleigh, Recording Sec. 9-5-2©13 Minutes 4