March 6, 2014 TSAC MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on March 6,
2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building #4, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154.
TSAC Commissioners Present:
Stephen Bish — Chairperson
Larry Franklin
Bill Bowers
Terry Welch
John Cook
Phillip Rowland
Staff Present:
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Marc Bane, Assistant Police Chief
Larry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training
Jennifer Jones, Public Works Sr Admin
CALL TO ORDER AT 5:33 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Joan Bowen, 2545 Melville Lane, spoke regarding her concerns with parking issues on Melville
Lane in front of her home. Ms. Bowen states that she cannot see the cars parked across from
Melville to Hemingway Trail and she has requested that the City please paint the curb red for a
No Parking Zone at least through her driveway and a little past would be preferable. She has sent
pictures to Doug Letbetter to review regarding her concerns and she thanked the City for the new
street sign.
Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
February 6, 2014 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner John Cook to approve the minutes of the February
6, 2014 Regular Meeting. Second by Commissioner Bill Bowers. Motion passed. Vote
was unanimous.
2. Arroyo Verde Sight Distance: Staff updated the Commission on the Arroyo Verde
sight distance issue with a PowerPoint presentation including main exit photos. Staff
recommended no parking from the wall up to the end of the bridge.
A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to display No Parking signs as
suggested. Second by Commissioner John Cook. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
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3. Silvertree: Staff updated the Commission with a Powerpoint presentation on the parking
issue on Silvertree. Staff recommends displaying No Parking signs on a specific stretch
of Silvertree.
A motion was made by Phillip Rowland. Second by Commissioner Larry Franklin.
Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
4. Green Valley Elementary: Discussion was held regarding the traffic issues surrounding
the school. Staff surveyed the traffic flow during the morning hours and stated that it
seemed to work well with the exception of a few minutes that appeared congested. When
staff surveyed during the evening it seemed to be more congested due to parents having
to wait on the dismissal /arrival of their children. Police Department agreed to speak with
school staff in regards to the possibility of using back lot for smoother flow in and out of
the area. Police Department agreed to update the Commission at next TSAC meeting.
(Engineering/Public Works/Police)
5, Schertz Elementary: Chief Banes updated the Commission on the issues that he is already
aware of regarding the traffic problems at the school. He stated the main issue is on Brooks
Drive, not as much on Randolph Blvd. He suggested placing No Parking signs through the
narrow part of the street. Police Department to speak with school staff regarding the use of
bus lanes once buses are gone and to speak with Knights of Columbus to see if additional
parking lot for overflow is a possibility. Police Department to provide update at next TSAC
meeting.
6. Mesa Oaks: Staff gave update on plan of "attack" for speeding/traffic issues within the
Mesa Oaks subdivision. Brian James reminded everyone that the issues will continue to
change during the phases of construction within the neighborhoods and that we should wait
to make any major changes until the build out is complete. Discussion closed for 4 months
until next Town Hall Meeting scheduled for June.
7. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners
Commissioner Bill Bowers requested information regarding an egress on the south side of
FM 78 in case of a train accident.
TSAC Commissioner Stephen Bish discussed the Joint Meeting with City Council that was
held on February 25, 2014. Stephen reminded the Commission that they were invited to
help with the investigation and give feedback towards the planning stages of the future
upcoming public transit. TSAC was asked to think about the 5, 10, and 15 year plan.
Stephen stated he has already begun some homework and asked that this be an agenda item
for the next TSAC meeting. Commissioner Bish suggested that we focus on traffic safety
and speak to the surrounding areas (New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Austin).
8. Staff Comments
No comments.
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9. Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to adjourn the meeting. Second by
Commissioner John Cook. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at
6.• 18 pm.
Attest:
Stephen J14-4"- i h, hairperson
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