August 6, 2015 MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, August 6, 2015 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on August 6,
2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building #4, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154.
TSAC Commissioners Present:
Stephen Bish — Chair
Bill Bowers
Davis, Mark — Vice Chair
Dziewit, Richard
Franklin, Larry
Rowland, Phillip
Tew, Mark
Staff Present:
Brian James, Executive Director
Albert Arriaga, Traffic Safety Division
Cecilia Palomo, EIT
Jennifer Jones, Public Works Sr Admin
CALL TO ORDER AT 5:31 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Mr. Joseph Black, Northcliffe, discussed his concern with the speeding throughout his
neighborhood, particularly in front of his home located at 3434 Morning Drive. He states the
speed humps on his street are no longer assisting in the issue. He also mentioned that there are no
speed limit signs on Scenic Links South and that the stop sign on Links and Country Club is 20
ft. in the air and unable to be seen by drivers.
Ms. Christine Bizzelle, Scenic Links, discussed her concern with the ground water leak located
on Fred Couples, between Columbia and Jimmy Walker. She states the leak has been present for
approximately 5 years. The flowing water has caused algae and is destroying the road, causing
pot holes, as well as damage to the homeowner's front yard where the leak takes place. She
shared concerns for the kids and pedestrians in the area and the potential for slips.
Mr. Robert McMahon stated that the Scenic Hills traffic study shows an average of 28 mph.
Mr. Robert Brockman states that there is a low water crossing sign west bound on Main toward
FM78, but no sign east bound. He also suggested we honor Max Hernandez with a Lifetime
Achievement Award for his time with TSAC.
1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the June
4, 2015 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to approve the minutes of the June
4, 2015 Meeting. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion passed. Vote was
unanimous.
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2. 3009 Traffic Signal: EIT gave information regarding the traffic light being put in at Deer
Creek and FM 3009 by Cibolo. It is a TxDot road and meets requirements at this time
however is still in the preliminary phase. Implementation may take up to a year.
3. Staff Comments: Engineering gave updates on the following areas:
• Laura Heights Speed Humps— Doug Letbetter to meet with HOA Director to
location of installation. Speed Humps were delivered to Public Works today.
• Schwab Rd. — City Engineer currently reviewing letter to be sent to business
owners in the area. Doug Letbetter making road signs soon. Streets Department
currently working on potholes.
• Thoroughfare Plan — Joint meeting for 8.12.15 was cancelled. Freese & Nichols
continues to work on updates given by City.
4. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners: Commissioner Dziewit expressed his
continued concern with the parking at Woodland Oaks Park. EIT and Streets Supervisor to
conduct a site visit. Commissioner Bowers asked for the purpose of the stop sign at the 90-
degree turn behind RBFCU off 3009. EIT to follow up and see if there is future plans for
that corner. Commissioner Bowers also brought up his continued interest in the report that
was requested regarding map /numbers to support tickets given to speeders. Officer Arriaga
gave some feedback as to the difficulty with this request. Staff to check on further
possibilities /more information to address this request. Commissioner Davis requested an
update on the City's new cell phone ordinance including status of signs and implementation
of PD tickets. Commissioner Davis also suggested we look at the last study conducted on
Morning Drive (in response to Resident Joseph Black's concerns earlier in the meeting) to
see if we need to discuss the current speed humps and other possibilities.
5. Adjournment: Motion made by Commissioner Richard Dziewit to adjourn the meeting.
Second by Commissioner Larry Franklin. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 6: 22 pm.
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