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January 9, 2014 TSAC MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission Minutes Thursday, January 9, 2014 5 :30 P.M. The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on January 9, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154. TSAC Commissioners Present: Stephen Bish — Chah per °son Mark Davis — Vice Chairperson Larry Franklin Eric Haugen Gary Preston Phillip Roinland Bill Bowers Max Hernandez TSAC Commissioners Absent: John Cook Terry Welch Staff Present: Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director Kathy Woodlee, City Engineer Larry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training Michael Harris, Assistant Police Chief Doug Letbetter, Street Superintendent Cynthia Raleigh, Public Works Coordinator CALL TO ORDER AT R0LL C',ALL HEARING OF RESIDENTS 5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish The following signed up to speak: Dan Mullinix, 2909 Bent Tree Drive, who spoke regarding the islands in Greenshire and his preference for curb painting rather than signage to designate no parking areas. Pat McCain, 2821 Valencia Lane, who spoke regarding the the islands in Greenshire and his preference for curb painting rather than signage to designate no parking areas. Steve and Donna Kilgore, 1000 Silvertree Blvd., who spoke regarding parking issues in the Dove Meadows Subdivision in the vicinity of the Silver Tree Nursing Home. Matt Cleary, 801 Brooks Ave., who spoke regarding his concerns for the safety of children walking to Schertz Elementary at the corner of Brooks and Pfeil. He also requested a deaf child sign in the area to protect his daughter. 01 -09 -2014 Minutes 1 Gilbert Ornclas, 2933 Bent Tree, did not speak. 1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the November 7, 2013 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Gary Preston to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2013 Regular Meeting. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. 2. Street Project Update: Update regarding the current City Street Bond Projects. (Engineering /Public Works) Engineer in Training, Lary Busch, Jr., briefed the Commission on the progress of the current City Street Bond Projects. 3. Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road School Zone Update: Update regarding the status of the Schertz Parkway School Zone and Elbel School Zone changes and upgrades to crosswalk. (Engineering /Public Works) Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr., briefed the Commission on the progress of the Schertz Parkway School Zone and Elbel School Zone changes and upgrades to the crosswalk. 4. Landscape Islands in the Greenshire Subdivision: Discussion and update to TSAC regarding the direction of City Council on possible parking restrictions around the landscape island in the Greenshire Subdivision. (Engineering/Public Works) Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr., briefed the Commission on the direction of City Council on possible parking restrictions around the landscape island in the Greenshire Subdivision and the progress of the project. 5. Silvertree Blvd. Update: Discussion regarding speeding, sight, and parking issues on Silvertree Blvd. (Engineering/Public Works) Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr., informed the Commission that a speed study will be conducted in the area. He also asked that Commissioners view the area in question and the item will be placed on the February agenda for discussion and /or action. 6. Sippel Elementary 'Traffic Issues: Discussion regarding the Sippel Elementary Traffic Issues. (Engineering /Public Works) Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr., briefed the Commission on the traffic issues that were reported to the Commission. He indicated that he and Doug Letbetter viewed the area during the early school hours and found that there was no significant issues that would require an action. He stated that the school is doing a good job managing the traffic. O1 -09 -2014 Minutes 2 7. Buffalo Drive Traffic Issues: Discussion and update to TSAC regarding the Buffalo Drive Traffic Issues, the direction of City Council, and staff plans. (Engineering/Public Works) Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr., informed the Commission that staff is currently working on this issues and will come back with a recommendation at the next meeting. 8. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners Vice Chair Mark Davis requested that staff make a presentation to the Commission in the next few months outlining all of the school zones in the area and where all of the crossing guards are stationed. He also requested a map that would outline this information. Commissioner Larry Franklin requested staff research the possibility of malting the right lane on FM 1518 before the low water crossing to be right turn only. Chair Stephen Bish requested that the deaf child sign be placed on Brooks Avenue and expressed his support of the request from Vice Chair Mark Davis for a presentation on all school zones and crossing guard stations. 9. Staff Comments Assistant Chief of Police, Mike Harris announced that he has been promoted to City Marshal. Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr., announced that the following items will be on a future agenda for discussion and /or action: ® Mesa Oaks ® Jonas Drive ® Schertz Elementary Traffic Calming Manual 10. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to adjourn the meeting. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion passed. Vote uvas unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:1 S pin. Attest: w Stephen BA h, Chairperson yn is aleigh, Re o ��ling S 01 -09 -2014 Minutes 3 ec.