TSAC 10-04-2007
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 4, 2007
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) Convened on Thursday October 4, 2007
at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg 4,
Schertz, Texas.
1. Call to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members not present:
Patricia Ramirez - Vice Chairman
Christopher Coronado
Members present:
Andy Bores-Chairman
Joseph Ward
Tracy Bean
Stephen Bish
Max Hernandez
Ronald White, Sr.
Larry Franklin
David Scagliola
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Steve Starr, Police Chief
2. Introduction of TSAC members
3. Hearing of residents.
Ralph Hogue had some concerns regarding flooding and speeding issues in the Kramer
Farms subdivision. Mr. Hogue had a petition signed by the residents that live in Kramer
Farms Subdivision. Andy Bores, TSAC member has the petition and this topic will be
researched and put on the November agenda.
A.K. Grove-with Mr. Hogue.
Rudy Burgos had a concern with the dark section of Woodland Oaks Drive between
Woodbridge Way and Schertz Parkway. Mr. Burgos wanted to know if a security light
could be installed. Steve Bish, TSAC member will research this topic. This item will be
put on the November agenda.
Robert Brockman wanted to know if the speed-limit could be lowered from 40mph to
30mph on Live Oak Road. Andy Bores, TSAC member will look into this topic, and will
add it to the November agenda. Mr. Brockman said that there is not a school zone sign
posted as you exit out of the Sycamore Creek Apartments. Sam Willoughby will look
into this topic and it will be put on the November agenda.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion to Accept August & September minutes - Tracy Bean
Second: Ronald White
-All Ayes-
5. Discussion and possible action regarding traffic issues on Savannah Drive by Paschal
Elementary.
Larry Franklin, TSAC member said that there has been a problem with motorist making u-turns
on Savannah Dr. in front of Paschal Elementary. Steve Starr invited school district police
department. The school district police were not able to attend the meeting. This item is tabled
for now.
No action taken at this time.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding traffic issues on FM 3009 by the Wal-Mart
entrance.
Andy Bores said that the delineators installed at the Wal-Mart entrance are a safety hazard.
Sam Willoughby that TxDot has some upgrade plans for FM 3009 in the future. This item will
be on the November agenda.
No action taken at this time.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding traffic issues on FM 3009 between Greenfield
Village and Silvertree Subdivisions.
David Scagliola talked about a rezoning request by a developer. Sam Willoughby said that
TxDot will do a traffic study in this area and the results should be back in approximately 60
days. This item will be added to the November agenda.
No action taken at this time.
8. Discussion and possible action regarding missing bike lane ramp on Woodland Oaks Drive
and Schertz Parkway.
Tracy Bean expressed her concern about the missing bike lane ramp. Larry Franklin and Andy
Bores will research this item. Findings will be discussed in November.
No action taken at this time.
9. Discussion regarding prohibition of left turns onto FM 3009 from Greenfield Village area
during the AM and PM rush hour traffic.
This item will be combined with item number 7 on the November agenda.
No action taken at this time
10. Discussion and possible action regarding article in Schertz Tales.
Brad Bailey will be doing an article per Don Taylor. Steve Starr will submit TSAC reminder of
the month each month to Brad for publication.
Permanent agenda item - no action required.
11. City Council Update
David Scagliola briefed the commission on the ongoing issues being discussed by City Council.
Permanent agenda item - no action required.
12. General discussion items by Commission Members for inclusion on next month's agenda
or items for Public Works Director information and action.
Andy Bores- TSAC Chairman
Patricia Ramirez - TSAC Vice Chair
Tracy Bean - TSAC Member
Max Hernandez - TSAC Member
Ronald White, Sr. - TSAC Member
Larry Franklin - TSAC Member
Christopher Coronado - TSAC Clemens High School Ex-Officio Member
David Scagliola - TSAC City Council Liaison
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Stephen Starr, Police Chief
Don Taylor, City Manager
Cindy Raleigh - Recording Secretary
13. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting will be on November 1,2007 at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room.
MINUTES APPROVED this
day of
,2007.
Signatures of Commission Members
Andy Bores, Chairman
Cindy Raleigh, Recording Sec.