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TSAC 01-04-2007 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES January 4,2007 The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) Convened on Thursday January 4,2007 at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg 4, Schertz, Texas. 1. Call to order at 6:33 p.m. Members not present: Patricia Ramirez, Vice Chairman Steve Starr Joseph Ward Members present: Andy Bores-Chairman Shawn Vandenberg Max Hernandez James MacSorley Stephen Bish John Trayhan Sam Willoughby David Scagliola Chris Coronado 2. Introduction of TSAC members 3. Review and Approval of Minutes: November 2, 2006 Minutes Approved. 4. Hearing of residents. Robert Brockman Robert Brockman mentioned that the lights were not working in the Council Chambers parking lot. Mr. Brockman said that Woodland Oaks residents were not happy about the possibility of a gas station going in at the corner of Schertz Parkway and Woodland Oaks Dr. by the Woodbridge sign. The residents are concerned about the tanker trucks that will service the gas station. 5. Discussion and possible action on traffic safety on Circle Oak Dr. in the Oak Forest Subdivision. Frank Johnson expressed his concerns about Circle Oak Dr. safety issues. Sam Willoughby said that Public Works has just purchased new traffic counter/speed recording equipment. Mr. Willoughby said that the equipment will be tested on Circle Oak Dr. and the results will be available at the February meeting. Action Item Assigned to: None-Place on February Agenda 6. Discussion and possible action on traffic safety on Brook Hollow in the Wynnbrook Subdivision. Andy Bores said that residents in the Wynnbrook Subdivision looking for 20mph school zone signs. Shawn Vandenberg signs have been installed and the traffic seems to be better. Mr. Vandenberg does not think there is still a problem. This item is closed. Action Item Assigned to: None-Closed 7. Discussion and possible action on keeping City Council informed of TSAC projects. Mr. Scagliola requested this item for the agenda to keep council informed. Samples of different Agenda and Minutes formats were passed out to the TSAC members so they could make a decision on the best one. The members went over the samples. A new minute and agenda format was agreed upon and will be used beginning next month. Mr. Max Hernandez wants to get through to the public concerning "common sense" safety items through public information officer and Schertz Tales. A small article presented to the recording secretary by the 8th of the month, then it could be sent through the chairman to be placed in Schertz Tales and in HOA newsletters. Schertz Tales article will be discussed at next meeting during general discussion Agenda and Minute Format closed. Action Item Assigned to: Schertz Tales - Hernandez & Bores Agenda & Minutes - Closed 8. Discussion and possible action regarding deer crossing signs and possible placement of signs, as well as resident issues with deer being struck by vehicles on Schertz Parkway and other city streets. Andy Bores received a call regarding deer being hit on Schertz Parkway. The resident wanted to know if deer crossing signs could be installed on Schertz Parkway. Members discussed this issue, and decided there is not a problem that can be handled by TSAC. Nature vs. Man. This item is closed. Action Item Assigned to: None-Closed 9. General discussion items by Commission Members for inclusion on next month's agenda or items for Public Works Director information and action. Steven Bish: Wanted to know if the schools that a coming in on Chelsea Drive are going to be required to install sidewalks. Sam Willoughby said that the City of Schertz requires all new subdivisions install sidewalks. Mr. Willoughby also said that the City of Schertz does not have any control over the state roads. Mr. Bish wanted this topic on the February agenda. Max Hernandez: Wanted to know if a sign indicating where cities and counties start and end. James MacSorley said that most of the surrounding areas already have signs up. Chris Coronado: Inquired about the process on getting items to City Council. Andy Bores went over the procedures on how items are presented to City Council. Sam Willoughby: Gave an update on the Bond Projects. An Engineer has been selected to do preliminary design stage on projects. James MacSorley: Wanted to know if City Council could keep TSAC informed on items pertaining to TSAC. Mr. MacSorley wanted the issue of no parking in front of Corbett Middle School could be put on February Agenda. David Scagliola: Briefed TSAC on ordinance and City Manager's role with TSAC. Parking Ordinance, parking on sidewalks. No ordinance about parking on sidewalks. Wants on agenda for next month, advertise to public about parking ordinance and parking on sidewalks, and that fines could be subject. TxDot FM 3009 route study: TxDot has chosen option #4 taking FM 3009 all the way to IH10. Mr. Scagliola wants these issues put on February Agenda. Shawn Vandenberg: No parking on FM 78. Large trucks parked for entire weekend on side of FM 78. Email to Police Department will be sent and answer will be sent to TSAC via em ail. Issue # Start Date Description Action/Progress End POC Date PW has traffic Circle Oak counters at Closed 1 1/7/2007 Traffic Issues Circle Oak, 3-1-2007 SW Wynnbrook and Lone Oak 2 1/7/2007 Schertz Tales Recurring: No End MH Article Monthly Article 3 1/7/2007 Sidewalks- On February Closed SB Chelsea Agenda 2-1-2007 No Parking On February Closed 4 1/7/2007 on Main by Agenda 3-1-2007 JMc Corbett To be Sidewalk On February added to 5 1/7/2007 Schertz DS Ordinance Agenda Tales Article 6 1/7/2007 FM3009 On February Closed DS Rou te Study Agenda 2-1-2007 10. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:33p.m. The next meeting will be on February 1, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room. MINUTES APPROVED this day of ,2007. Signatures of all Commission Members Andy Bores, Chairman Cindy Raleigh, Recording Sec.