September 3, 2015 MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, September 3, 2015 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on September
3, 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 — Chair
Bill Bowers
Davis, Mark — Vice Chair
Dziewit, Richard
Franklin, Larry
Haugen, Eric
Rowland, Phillip
Tew, Mark
Staff Present:
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Albert Arriaga, Traffic Safety Division
Cecilia Palomo, EIT
Jennifer Jones, Public Works Sr Admin
CALL TO ORDER AT
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
Mr. Robert Brockman addressed the new yellow flashing lights going in throughout the City and
is requesting one put installed at Schertz Parkway and Live Oak Road. He also stated that the
City has added three new crossing guards and would like to know where they will be located.
Emily McGouyrk & John Sullivan both have concerns regarding the semi - trucks that are
traveling though Belmont Park in order to get to their jobsites. They state there are multiple
children that walk that way in order to get to Sippel Elementary.
1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
August 3, 2015 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lamy Franklin to approve the minutes of the
August 3, 2015 Meeting. Second by Commissioner Bill Bowers. Motion passed. Vote
was unanimous.
2. Various Speeding Issues & Possible Solutions: EIT gave updates. Country Club does
not meet the requirement threshold for speed humps. Officer Arriaga met with Manager
Dave Roberts to inform him speed humps are not a viable solution. They spoke about
recent accident involving a golf cart that had been struck by a vehicle. Witnesses stated
driver of vehicle was on the phone. Sam Willoughby spoke about there may be a
possibility of putting signs up, that maybe could include a Stop Sign at the grocery store
on Scenic Hills.
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3. Staff Comments: Engineering gave updates on the following areas:
• EIT went over Cell Phone Ordinance and the placement of signs throughout the
City.
• EIT stated that there has been a delay in the progress on Haley Heights speed
humps. Some residents want the speed humps, some do not. Waiting to receive
signatures from four more residents on each side before this issue can move
forward.
4. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners: Commissioner Franklin brought up
his concern regarding the street /lane markings heading east bound on Schertz Parkway (at
Frost Bank corner, heading over I -35 bridge, towards downtown Schertz). The markings do
not line up to the actual lanes and there is sure to be an accident if not marked more clearly.
EIT stated this is a TxDot road, and will make inquiry.
5.
Adjournment: Motion made by Commissioner Mark Davis to adjourn the
Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
adjourned at 6.•09 pm.
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