February 7, 2019 MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:30 P.M.
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on February 7,
2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room, Building #4, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas 78154.
TSAC Commissioners Present:
Bish, Stephen
Bowers, Bill
Bristow, Brandon
Dziewit, Richard
Heyward, Ferrando
Moody, Mark
Ragsdale, Roy
Ryson, Paul
Sullivan, John
Staff Present:
Albert Arriaga, Traffic Safety Division
Mark Browne, City Manager
Brian James, Executive Director
Doug Letbetter, Public Works Supervisor
Cecilia Palomo, Engineering Department
CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30pm by Chairman Stephen Bish
ROLL CALL
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
There were no residents present to speak.
1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the December
6, 2018 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Richard Dziewit to approve the minutes of the
December 6, 2018 Meeting. Second by Commissioner John Sullivan. Motion passed. Vote
was unanimous.
2. I35 Construction Zone: The construction project is set to begin in April and to be
completed sometime in December. It will include new exit and entry ramps located on I35 in
between FM2252 & Schwab Road. The project includes additions, reversals, and some clean
up maintenance as well. The construction speed zones in question are I35 main lanes to move
from 70mph to 60mph and I35 frontage roads from 50mph to 45mph.
A motion was made by Commissioner John Sullivan to approve the recommendation of
construction speed zones I35 main lanes to move from 70mph to 60mph and I35 frontage
roads from 50mph to 45mph. Second by Commissioner Richard Dziewit. Motion passed.
Vote was unanimous.
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3. Staff Comments: Engineering staff gave the following updates:
• Traffic counts on Dimrock show 85th percentile to be at 23.9. Staff identified three stop
signs along the road and added two new speed limit signs at 1116 & 1156 Dimrock.
• GVEC is scheduled to trim the trees on Green Valley, located at the entrance to Green
Valley Estates, that are covering the lights and replace the streetlight with an LED fixture.
The Drainage department trimmed all the other trees going up and down Green Valley.
4. Future Agenda Items Requests and /or Comments by Commissioners:
• Commissioner Moody commented that the 4 -way stop located at Woodland Oaks and
Bent Tree is still an issue with regards to cars flyting through the intersection. He
appreciates the flags and other deterrents that have been put into place but states that it is
still a concern.
• Commissioner Hayward asked for some guidance and information regarding school zones
and the signage currently in place. Staff gave some good feedback as to the rhyme and
reason as to where the current signage is placed.
5. Adjournment: Motion made by Commissioner Richard Dziewit to adjourn the meeting.
Second by Commissioner Ferrando Heyward. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM.
Attet:
Stephen Bid , Chairperson
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