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February 6, 2014 TSAC Minutes (2)Transportation Safety Advisory Commission Minutes Thursday, February 6, 2014 5:30 P.M. The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on February 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 Mark Davis - Vice Chairperson Larry Franklin Eric Haugen Gary Preston Phillip Rowland Bill Bowers Max Hernandez Terry Welch John Cook Staff Present: Brian James, Executive Director of Development Mike Hansen, Chief of Police Doug Letbetter, Street Superintendent Larry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training Cynthia Raleigh, Public Works Coordinator CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish ROLL CALL HEARING OF RESIDENTS Daniel Scott, 3941 and 3929 Brook Hollow Drive, who spoke regarding his concerns with traffic issues on Green Valley Road in front of the elementary school. Mr. Scott mentioned his dissatisfaction with the school and cars parking along the street, blocking residents from entering or leaving their driveways. 1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the January 9, 2014 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Gary Preston to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2014 Regular Meeting. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. 2. Buffalo Drive Traffic Issues: Discussion and /or action regarding the Buffalo Drive Traffic Issues, the direction of City Council, and staff plans. (Engineering/Public Works) 01 -09 -2014 Minutes 1 Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr. briefed the Commission on the Buffalo Drive traffic study that was conducted by staff. Staff recommended to the Commission to leave Buffalo Drive as is and make no changes at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Gary Preston to close this item without any changes to the intersection and submit this recommendation to City Council. Second by Commissioner Larry Franklin. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. 3. Wynter Hill: Discussion and /or action regarding an island in the roadway on Oak Run in the Wynter Hill Subdivision. (Engineering /Public Works) Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr. briefed the Commission regarding the request to install an island in the roadway on Oak Run in the Wynter Hill Subdivision. A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Davis to approve the roadway island and submit this recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Commissioner Bill Bowers. Motion passed.. Vote was unanimous. 4. 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. Commissioner Gary Preston requested clarification regarding the community meeting to be held about the speeding issues on Oak Valley. Staff updated Commissioner Preston. Commissioner Larry Franklin requested an update regarding the basketball goals in driveways. Staff updated Commissioner Franklin. Commissioner Mark Davis would like to see Schertz Elementary and Green Valley Elementary at top of list for school zone review. 5. Staff Comments Public Works Coordinator, Cindy Raleigh, introduced Public Works Senior Administrative Assistant Jennifer Jones who will be taking the place of Recording Secretary for the Commission. The Commission welcomed Ms. Jones. 6. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner John Cook to adjourn the meeting. Second by Commissioner Eric Haugen. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6: 04 pm. Attes . f: Stephen B sh, Chairperson O1 -09 -2014 Minutes 2 ec.