TSAC 05-03-2007TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 3, 2007
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) Convened on Thursday May 3, 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:
Chris Coronado
Stephen Bish
Joseph Ward
Members present:
Andy Bores -Chairman
Patricia Ramirez, Vice Chairman
Tracy Bean
Max Hernandez
David Scagliola
John Trayhan
James MacSorley
Sam Willoughby
Chief Stephen Starr
2. Introduction of TSAC members
3. Hearing of residents.
Robert Brockman
Barbara Wells
Robert Brockman:
IH 35 Access — Riata Subdivision — Fairlawn Ave. No signage on access road indicating a one-
way street. Public Works to contact TxDot.
Schertz Parkway and Savannah — Pedestrian Crossing light out — Public Works will correct.
311 Service to be added to City of Schertz
Barbara Wells:
Sidewalk started along golf course area.
Agenda items 5 & 6
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion to Accept April Minutes — John Trayhan
Second: Pat Ramirez
-All Ayes-
5. Discussion and possible action on sidewalks and speeding issues on Pebble Beach and
Columbia in the Fairways at Scenic Hills Subdivision. (Carried over from April)
6. Discussion and possible action of placement of stop signs on Pebble Beach and Columbia in
The Fairways at Scenic Hills Subdivision. (Carried over from April)
Traffic study completed. Sam Willoughby discussed results. Police department does not feel
stop signs are warranted at this time. Sidewalks are being handled by Leonard Truitt.
Motion to Close Items 5 & 6 — James Mac Sorley
Second — Patricia Ramirez
-All Ayes-
7. Discussion and possible action regarding deer crossing signs posted on FM 3009.
Resident complaints concerning carnage on road. City of Schertz does not have jurisdiction.
David Scagliola to notify resident of outcome.
Motion to Close — Patricia Ramirez
Second — John Trayhan
-All Ayes-
8. Discussion and possible action regarding safety issues concerning bicycle lanes at
Savannah Drive and Schertz Parkway.
TSAC Representatives and City Staff met on site Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 4:00 pm to
discuss possible resolutions to the problem. Suggested solution: Move bike lane back 100 feet,
to where school zone actually ends, place delineators along bike lane to keep drives off. This
will create a longer right turn lane. Area needs to be restriped.
Motion to recommend to council — James MacSorley
Second — John Trayhan
-All Ayes-
9. Discussion and possible action regarding article in Schertz Tales.
Max Hernandez presented article to Andy Bores who turned article to Cindy Raleigh for
submission into Schertz Tales. Article to appear in June issue.
Permanent agenda item — no action required.
10. City Council Update
David Scagliola briefed the commission on the ongoing issues being discussed by City Council.
Permanent agenda item — no action required.
11.General discussion items by Commission Members for inclusion on next month's agenda
or items for Public Works Director information and action.
Andy Bores, Chairman
Patricia Ramirez, Vice -Chairman
Tracy Bean, TSAC Member
Max Hernandez, TSAC Member
John Trayhan, TSAC Member
David Scagliola, TSAC City Council Liaison
James MacSorley, TSAC Member
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Chief Stephen Starr, Schertz Police Chief
Cindy Raleigh, TSAC Recording Secretary
Start Date
Description
Action/Progress
End Date
POC
Issue #
Pebble Beach
Traffic Study to be
5
4/5/2007
and Columbia
conducted at
Closed
SW
Traffic issues
Tuckatoe
5/3/2007
Pebble Beach
6
4/5/2007
and Columbia
Traffic Study at
Closed
SW
Stop Signs
end of April
5/3/2007
On June
4/5/2007
Traffic Issues on
City Staff to meet
On June
DT
Agenda
Maske Road
with Pepsi Soccer
Agenda
Bicycle Lanes at
City Staff and
Motion to
7
4/5/2007
Savannah and
TSAC to work on
Recommend
TSAC
Schertz Pkwy
solutions
5/3/2007
& Staff
8
1/4/2007
Schertz Tales
Discuss article for
Ongoing
TSAC
Article
Schertz Tales
City Council
Discuss new
9
1/4/2007
Update
agenda items and
Ongoing
DS
events
10. City Council Update
David Scagliola briefed the commission on the ongoing issues being discussed by City Council.
Permanent agenda item — no action required.
11.General discussion items by Commission Members for inclusion on next month's agenda
or items for Public Works Director information and action.
Andy Bores, Chairman
Patricia Ramirez, Vice -Chairman
Tracy Bean, TSAC Member
Max Hernandez, TSAC Member
John Trayhan, TSAC Member
David Scagliola, TSAC City Council Liaison
James MacSorley, TSAC Member
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Chief Stephen Starr, Schertz Police Chief
Cindy Raleigh, TSAC Recording Secretary
14. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at p.m. The next meeting will be on June 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room.
MINUTES APPROVED this q — day of Tu*-.e-, , 2007.
Signatures of Commission Members
Andy Bor , Chairman
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Cindy Rajh, Recording Sec.