June 3, 2021 MinutesTransportation Safety Advisory Commission
Minutes
Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened for a meeting on
June 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the Hal Baldwin Council Chambers
1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154
TSAC Commissioners Present:
Bowers, Bill
Cornelisse, Chuck
Dziewit, Richard
Garcia, Mateo
Heyward, Ferrando
Ragsdale, Roy
Stevens, Ronald
Staff Present:
Brian James, Assistant City Manager
Charles Kelm, Assistant City Manager
Albert Arriaga, Police Corporal
Doug Letbetter, Public Works Manager
Kathy Woodlee, City Engineer
Suzanne Williams, Public Works Director
CALL TO ORDER at 5:31 PM by Chairman Dziewit
ROLL CALL
Vice Chairman gives nod to new Commissioners Stevens and Garcia
HEARING OF RESIDENTS
• James Serrato (Mr. Clark also with Kensington Ranch HOA) pulled up Google Earth image of
Kensington Ranch Unit 1 requesting sidewalk connectivity on southern side of Savannah.
• Jay Starr passed out exhibit and requested street study of Rhine Valley to possibly place
additional Stop signs and speed humps to calm traffic
1. Minutes: Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the February
4, 2021 Meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ragsdale to approve the minutes of the February 4,
2021 Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Bowers. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
2. Traffic Study Concerns: Brian James presented update to Chapter 86. Passed out hard
copies of Stop and Yield Sign Policy; Draft Stop/Yield Sign request form; Pertinent excerpts
from TMUTCD; Current Chapter 86; Proposed updated Chapter 86. Mr. James gave
background of ordinance update. See PowerPoint presentation. Biggest changes include
establishment of need for Council's approval of issues that may be cause for citation;
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clarification of processes and reorganization to place traffic control devices, weight limits,
speed limit lists in appendices; removal of section regarding traffic enforcement via
photographic surveillance; expansion of section regarding moving events; addition of a new
section related to bicycle operation.
Commissioners were asked to review the documents provided. Staff will follow -up by
sending Commissioners a clear, red -lined version of the current proposed ordinance for
further review. The ordinance changes will be presented again at the August meeting at
which time the Commission may choose to make a recommendation to Council or to hold the
item for further work or discussion.
3. Police Department Traffic Presentation: Corporal Arriaga gave a PowerPoint presentation
of motor vehicle accidents including frequency statistics and a description of how a scene is
processed.
Commissioner Cornelisse asked about who is responsible to clean up debris that is left
behind after a wreck is cleared. Charles Kelm responded that Public Works can be called for
that (directly or via 311).
Commissioner Heyward asked if there is a trend regarding where fatalities have taken place.
Corporal Arriaga responded that other than the recent accident on FM 3009, all have been on
the interstate. Commissioner Heyward also inquired about when crash information is shared
between PD and other departments. Corporal Arriaga explained that TSAC staff has regular
conversations during regular meetings to share that information.
Vice Chair Dziewit commented that increased policing (additional officers or reassigned
duties to cover areas where needed) needed because of growth should always be considered.
4. TSAC Chair Appointment:
* Commissioner Bowers nominated Commissioner Dziewit as Chair. A motion was made
by Commissioner Ragsdale to appoint Commissioner Dziewit as Chair. Seconded by
Commissioner Heyward. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Cornelisse nominated Commissioner Heyward as Vice Chair. A motion
was made by Commissioner Cornelisse to appoint Commissioner Heyward as Vice Chair.
Seconded by Commissioner Bowers seconded. Motion passed. Vote was unanimous.
5. Staff Comments: City staff gave the following updates:
Kathy Woodlee presented a list of recent requests for investigation.
Suzanne Williams presented an update on Public Works' Crack Seal Program (map is on
web site) and Pothole Repair Program (reporting tool is in the works.
Suzanne Williams presented an update of recently completed sidewalk construction that
has improved connectivity between Clemens HS and surrounding areas and FM 1518.
She indicated that Aero Avenue is a target for further sidewalk infxll.
6. Future Agenda Items Requests and/or Comments by Commissioners:
• No future agenda item requests
• Chair Dziewit thanked everyone for volunteering their time and for their confidence in
him to lead the Commission.
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7. Adjournment: Motion made by Commissioner Cornelisse to adjourn the meeting. Seconded
by Commissioner Bowers. Motion passed. vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:40
PM.
Attest: ■I
Rich and Dziewit, C ' rperson Kathy Woodlee, Recording Secretary
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