TSAC 05-07-2009 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 7, 2009
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened on May 7, 2009 at 5:30 pm in
the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building # 4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M.
Members present: Members not present:
Andy Bores -Chairman Doreen Bowers
Mary Spence -Vice Chairwoman Larry Franklin
Tracy Bean Ronald White
Stephen Bish Michael Goos, Alternate Member
Bill Bowers
Max Hernandez
Kevin Bean, High School Liaison
Steve Starr, Police Chief
Larry Dublin, City Engineer
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
David Scagliola, Council Member
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Chairman Bores recognized the following:
• Mr. Brockman, 1000 Elbel who was present to ask about how many members and
alternates are on the commission and what makes a quorum. The commission explained
that there are 9 members with 1 alternate (2 vacancies) and 5 members make a quorum.
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of April 2,
2009.
Motion to Accept Apri12, 2009 minutes: Max Hernandez and seconded by Bill Bowers.
-All Ayes-
2. Corridor Loop Concerns -Regarding the safety and visibility for Emergency Response
Vehicles due to the cars that park on Corridor Loop. Police Department Comments:
Chief Starr reported that there had been 8 accidents at the location in question but they were not
due to the parking. Vice Chairwoman Mary Spence said that she sees no solution to the parking
problems. Item Closed
3. Stop Signs on Curtiss -Regarding the discussion of the stop signs located on Curtiss and
Schertz Parkway.
Sam Willoughby Public Works Director stated that it would cost $175,000 to put stoplights at
this location and it just isn't in the budget; could be considered in the future. Item closed.
4. School Zone Signs on Aviation -Regarding the possibility of putting an "end school zone"
sign coming from Schertz at the low water crossing.
Sam Willoughby Public Works Director reported that signs have been put up. Item closed.
5. Berry Creek HOA -Consideration and/or action regarding the requested a traffic light on
FM 3009 at their entrance.
Larry Dublin City Engineer, reported that a stop light at Berry Creek entrance on FM 3009
wasn't approved by TxDot because of the distance between that location and the light at FM
3009 and Woodland Oaks Dr. lowering the speed limit from 50 miles per hour down to 45
miles an hour, he didn't have any objection to that. After all the discussion and questions,
Mr. Dublin's recommendation was that this item be forwarded to Council.
Motion to send to Council: Max Hernandez and seconded by Tracy Bean.
- All Ayes -
6. City Council Action -Council liaison to brief Commission on actions taken at City
Council meetings.
Councilman Scagliola briefed the Commission on the following:
• Final reading and approval by City Council on Ordinance approving installing
stops in all intersections in the Lone Oak and Deer Haven subdivisions.
7. City Engineer Report -City Engineer to brief Commission on status of bond projects.
City Engineer, Larry Dublin, briefed the Commission on the following:
• Chelsea/Wiederstein Rd/FM 1103 project has been awarded to D&D Contractors
and will go before City Council Tuesday for approval.
8. Items to be Placed on Next Agenda -Consideration and or action on questions and
possible items to be placed on the next agenda. (Commission Members)
Steve Bish voiced his concern about the parking in the comfort circle at John A. Sippel
Elementary school located at 420 Fairlawn Ave
9. Commission Reports -Members of the commission will report on the following:
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. The next meeting will be on June 4, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers Conference Room.
MINUTES APPROVED this 4~' day of June, 2009.
Signatures of Commission Members
Andy Bores, Chairman Debbie Perrone, Recording Sec.