May 7, 2015 MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, May 7, 2015 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on May 7,
2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building #4, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154.
TSAC Commissioners Present:
Stephen Bish — Chairperson
Bill Bowers
Cook, John
Davis, Mark
Dziewit, Richard
Franklin, Larry
Eric Haugen
Staff Present:
Kathy Woodlee, City Engineer
Albert Arriaga, Traffic Safety Division
Cecilia Palomo, EIT
Doug Letbetter, Streets Superintendent
Jennifer Jones, Public Works Sr Admin
CALL TO ORDER AT
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
No residents requested to address the Commission during this meeting.
1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the April
2, 2015 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to approve the minutes of the April
2, 2015 Meeting. Second by Commissioner John Cook. Motion passed. Vote was
unanimous.
2. Engineering Department Updates: Engineering gave updates on the following areas:
• Hands Free Ordinance went back to Council on 4.9.15 without call for vote. Still
in discussion process.
• Schwab Rd. — EIT and Street Supervisor visiting a few aggregate companies
letting them know that an ordinance was coming in the near future and letters
would be sent out.
• Curtis and Pfeil Crossing Guard. Doug met with the crossing guard (Adrian) and
observed the issue at hand. There was very little movement to cause for changes
at this time.
• Carolina Crossing South Traffic Control — Ordinance passed on 5.2.15. Traffic
officers will begin patrolling but will lean more towards warning than citations as
to not gain a rough reputation.
• Jonas Woods — Doug gave update, they are still reviewing the traffic studies.
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3. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners: Commissioner Davis stated that
there are cars still parking on Savannah across from Carolina Crossing South.
Commissioner Davis also brought up the fact that TxDot needs to check on changing the
left hand turn lane signs at FM78 & FM3009. i
4. Adjournment: Motion made by Commissioner Larry Franklin to adjourn the meeting.
Second by Commissioner John Cook. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 5:58 pm.
Attest:
Mark Davis, Vice Chairperson
(In the absence of Chairman Bish)
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