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Minutes
Thursday, October 3, 2013 6 :00 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on October 3,
2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building 44, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Teas 78154..
TSAC Commissioners Present:
,5tc12hen Bish — ChcrilPer°.son
Mcrrk Dcraai,s• — Dice Chair7aer,soii
Larry Franklin
Eric Hmigen
John Cook
Gal y Preston
Phillip Roivland
Staff Present
Lawry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training
Michael Harris, Assistant Police Chief
Doug Letbetter, PW Superintendent of Fleet /Streets
Robert Martinez, PW Street Supervisor
Cynthia Raleigh, Public Works Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER AT
ROLL CALL
TSAC Commissioners Absent:
Bill Bnrvers
Allax Her•nctnclez
6:00 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
SEAT ALTERNATE TO ACT IF REQUIRED - Vacancies
Alternate #1, John Cook
Alternate 42, Vacant
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
The following signed Lap to speak:
Craig Sceber, 2225 Oak Valley, who thanked the Commission and the Public Works
Department for the Handicap Child Signs that were placed in his neighborhood. IIe also
spore iaa support of the stop sign on Oak Valley.
Klaus Weiswurrn, 5925 Corridor Parkway, who thanked the Commissiou for the recent
changes to the speed limit in the Tri County area, he also spore in support of the speed limit
change on Corridor Parkway and Campus Drive. Mr. Weiswurm questioned who was
responsible for the maintenance and vegetation along FM 3009. Public Works
Superintendent Doug Letbetter indicated that this area is the responsibility of TxDOT and
that he would contact them regarding the concerns.
1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
September 5, 2013 Regular Meeting and the September 17, 2013 Special Joint. Meeting
with City Council..
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A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to approve the minutes of the
September 5, 2013 Regular Meeting and the September 17, 2013 Special Joint Meeting
with City Council. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. 1tllolion poss°ed Vote i,iws
unanimolrs.
2. Stop Signs in the Mesa Oaks Subdivision: Discussion and action regarding installation
of stop signs on Oak. Valley. (Engineering/Public Works)
Engineer in Training Larry Busch, Jr. briefed the Commission on the results of the speed
study pedornied on Oak Valley and informed theta that a stop sign ii-iid -block was not
warranted and could result in a false sense of security. Staff does not recommend
approval of a stop sign on Oak Valley at this time.
Vice Chair Mary Davis indicated that he disagrees with the recommendation fron7 staff.
The issues on flak Valley have been reoccurring and Mr. Davis feels that the
Commission should do something to correct the speeding problems in the area.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mark. Davis to recommend to Council to approve a a-
way stop inid -block on Mesa Verde at flab Valley. Second by Commissioner John. Cook.
3. Speed Humps in the Jonas Woods Subdivision: Discussion and action regarding the
approval of a speed hump on Jonas Drive. (Engineering /PLiblic Works)
Street Superintendent Doug Letbetter reported that all of the qualifications have been met
to install speed humps on Jonas Drive. Mr. Letbetter indicated that the final approval is
the City Manager.
A motion was made by Commissioner Phillip Rowland to recommend approval of the
installation of speed humps on Jonas Drive to the City Manager. Second by Vice Chair
Mark Davis. Motion passed. Vote ivas unanimous.
4. Dane Markings on Country Club Blvd.: Discussion regarding the need for lane
markings on Country Club Blvd. at the entrance of the Northcliffe Subdivision.
(Engineering /Public Works)
Street Superintendent Doug Letbetter presented the plan for lane markings on Country
Club Blvd. Due to this item posted as discussion only and since there were not questions
or comments from Commissioners; the item was closed. Mr. Letbetter will ensure that
the lane markings are completed.
5. Speed Limits on Corridor Parkway and Campus Drive: Discussion and action .
regarding increasing the speed limit on Corridor Parkway and Campus Drive from 241
mph to 30 mph. (Engineering /Public Works)
Chair Stephen Bish introduced the item and date to the lack of an accurate speed study
available for Campus Drive, indicated that the action taken will be only for Corridor
Parkway.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to recommend approval of the
speed limit change on Corridor Parkway from 20 mph to 30 mph to City Council,
Second by Vice Chair Mark Davis. Allotion passed. Vote ivas unaninious.
6. Futui•e agenda iteins i-equested by Commissioners
No i1eins.
7. Staff Comments
No coininews by sl(if
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8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner John Cook to adjourn the meeting. Second by
Commissioner Eric HaUgen. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. The meeting was
adjourned at 630 pan.
Attest:
Stephen W h, Chairperson
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