February 6, 2014 TSAC Minutes (2)Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, February 6, 2014 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on February
6, 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 — Chairperson
Mark Davis - Vice Chairperson
Larry Franklin
Eric Haugen
Gary Preston
Phillip Rowland
Bill Bowers
Max Hernandez
Terry Welch
John Cook
Staff Present:
Brian James, Executive Director of Development
Mike Hansen, Chief of Police
Doug Letbetter, Street Superintendent
Larry Busch Jr, Engineer in Training
Cynthia Raleigh, Public Works Coordinator
CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Stephen Bish
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
Daniel Scott, 3941 and 3929 Brook Hollow Drive, who spoke regarding his concerns with traffic
issues on Green Valley Road in front of the elementary school. Mr. Scott mentioned his
dissatisfaction with the school and cars parking along the street, blocking residents from entering
or leaving their driveways.
1. Minutes: Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
January 9, 2014 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gary Preston to approve the minutes of the
January 9, 2014 Regular Meeting. Second by Commissioner Phillip Rowland. Motion
passed. Vote was unanimous.
2. Buffalo Drive Traffic Issues: Discussion and /or action regarding the Buffalo Drive
Traffic Issues, the direction of City Council, and staff plans. (Engineering/Public Works)
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Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr. briefed the Commission on the Buffalo Drive
traffic study that was conducted by staff. Staff recommended to the Commission to leave
Buffalo Drive as is and make no changes at this time.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gary Preston to close this item without any
changes to the intersection and submit this recommendation to City Council. Second by
Commissioner Larry Franklin. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
3. Wynter Hill: Discussion and /or action regarding an island in the roadway on Oak Run
in the Wynter Hill Subdivision. (Engineering /Public Works)
Engineer in Training, Larry Busch, Jr. briefed the Commission regarding the request to
install an island in the roadway on Oak Run in the Wynter Hill Subdivision.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mark Davis to approve the roadway island and
submit this recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by
Commissioner Bill Bowers. Motion passed.. Vote was unanimous.
4. Future agenda items requested by Commissioners
Commissioner Bill Bowers requested information regarding an egress on the south side of
FM 78 in case of a train accident.
Commissioner Gary Preston requested clarification regarding the community meeting to be
held about the speeding issues on Oak Valley. Staff updated Commissioner Preston.
Commissioner Larry Franklin requested an update regarding the basketball goals in
driveways. Staff updated Commissioner Franklin.
Commissioner Mark Davis would like to see Schertz Elementary and Green Valley
Elementary at top of list for school zone review.
5. Staff Comments
Public Works Coordinator, Cindy Raleigh, introduced Public Works Senior Administrative
Assistant Jennifer Jones who will be taking the place of Recording Secretary for the
Commission. The Commission welcomed Ms. Jones.
6. Adjournment
A motion was made by Commissioner John Cook to adjourn the meeting. Second by
Commissioner Eric Haugen. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at
6: 04 pm.
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