April 3, 2014 TSAC MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, April 3, 2014 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on April 3,
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
Bill Bowers
Mark Davis
Larry Franklin
Max Hernandez
Gary Preston
Phillip Rowland
Staff Present:
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Marc Bane, Assistant Police Chief
Doug Letbetter, Streets Superintendent
Larry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training
Jennifer Jones, Public Works Sr Admin
CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road #411, spoke regarding his concerns with the left hand turn
lane sign on FM 3009 heading westbound as you approach the IH 35 Frontage Road turning
Southbound not showing that both lanes can proceed with a left hand turn.
1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the March
6, 2014 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Davis to approve the minutes of the March
6, 2014 Meeting. Second by Commissioner Gary Preston. Motion passed. Vote was
unanimous.
2. AACOG Presentation: Bill Moseley gave a thorough introduction to the TSAC
Commission regarding the current functions of the public transportation set up. He gave
out a PowerPoint presentation in hardcopy for everyone to review the current statistics,
including those statistics directly related to Schertz. Bill stated that ACOG is ready to
support our efforts as we continue to move towards the public transportation arena in
order to better serve our community and our residents across three (3) county lines.
3. Green Valley Elementary: Chief Banes gave an update on the discussions held with the
school officials regarding the traffic issues surrounding the school. The school was not
able to agree to using the back property for traffic control. Traffic flow will continue to
use the existing access in front of the school for drop off and pick up flow.
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4. Schertz Elementary: Chief Banes updated the Commission on the issues regarding the
traffic problems at the school. A very productive meeting was held with the school
officials, who have agreed to extend the hours of pick up and drop off using the back of the
property at the school for better traffic flow. All patties are in agreement regarding the No
Parking 15 ft past the fire hydrant to help with the bottle necking at Brooks Ave and Pfeil
St.
5. Emergency Exit: Staff updated the Commission and stated that the traffic signal on
River Road was funded from the 2006 bond. The City has no future plans at this time to
move forward with an egress due to floodplain issues.
6 Lower Seguin Road: Staff updated the Commission stating the current speed limits were
originally set by TxDot and are appropriate for the current conditions of the road. New
signage is going up for better awareness of speed limit changes on road.
7. Pfeil Road: Staff gave update on Pfeil Road speed limit issues. Staff conducted a survey by
driving the road and suggested the appropriate speed limit for this road is 30 mph, instead
of the current speed limit of 20 mph.
A motion was made by Larry Franklin. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland.
Motion passed Vote was unanimous.
8. Jonas Woods: Staff updated Commission regarding the No Parking request from Resident
during February meeting. Staff suggests using the state law requiring 15 ft clearance from
an existing fire hydrant to curb resident's concern, instead of red paint in front of resident's
home.
A motion was made by Larry Franklin. Second by Commissioner Max Hernandez.
Motion passe' Vote was unanimous.
9. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners:
No future agenda items.
10. Staff Comments
Mark Davis stated that the sidewalk plans (4 phases) for FM 3009 have been approved and
funded. Construction may begin as early as next year.
11. Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Gary Preston to adjourn the meeting. Second by
Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 6:41 pm.
Atte t:
Stephen Flish, Chairperson
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