TSAC 03-06-2008
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 6, 2008
The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened on March 6,2008 at 5:30pm in
the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg 4, Schertz, Texas.
1. Call to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members present:
Andy Bores-Chairman
Patricia Ramirez - Vice Chairman
Tracy Bean
Larry Franklin
Max Hernandez
Mary Spence
Bill Bowers
Christopher Coronado
David Scagliola
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Members not present:
Ronald White
Stephen Bish
Steve Starr, Police Chief
2. Introduction of TSAC members
3. Hearing of residents.
Kevin Mardis - Item #7
Joe Toffola - Item #5
Robert Brockman - FM 3009 and FM 78 - accident on 3/5/2008, Police not wearing
safety vests.
4. Approval of Minutes
Motion to Accept February minutes - Tracy Bean
Second: Larry Franklin
-All Ayes-
5. Discussion and possible action regarding bicycle path on Savannah Drive.
Larry Franklin, TSAC Member and resident studied the area over a period of days. Noticed that
bicycles are not utilizing the bike lane but rather the sidewalk. Crossing guard parking vehicle in
street and blocking traffic flow. Sam Willoughby reported that bids are out for Savannah and
will see if cost to create walking trail and remove bike lane is applicable.
Motion to close - Larry Franklin
2nd - Tracy Bean
-All Ayes-
6. Discussion and possible action regarding making changes and corrections to TSAC
Bylaws regarding term limits, removal from board and general changes regarding bylaws.
TSAC members reviewed and discussed corrections and changes. Changes to be made to
bylaws by recording secretary.
7. Review and discussion of traffic study on Charleston in the Northcliffe Subdivision.
Sam Willoughby reviewed traffic study results. Does not warrant speed bumps. Requesting
more police patrol in area.
Motion to Close - Larry Franklin
2nd - Tracy Bean
-All Ayes-
8. Discussion and possible action to move TSAC meeting location from Council Chamber
Conference Room to Old Council Chambers (court room) in City Hall to allow for more
room.
Discussed pros and cons and decided not to move meeting from current location.
Closed per Andy Bores - Chairman
9. City Council Update
Mr. Scagliola briefed commission members regarding city council's current issues.
10. General discussion by commission members.
Andy Bores, Chairman
Patricia Ramirez, Vice Chairman
Larry Franklin, TSAC Member
Tracy Bean, TSAC Member
Bill Bowers, TSAC Member
Mary Spence, TSAC Member
Max Hernandez, TSAC Member
Christopher Coronado, TSAC Ex-officio Member
David Scagliola, City Council Liaison to TSAC
Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director
Cindy Raleigh, Recording Secretary
13. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. The next meeting will be on April 3, 2008 at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room.
MINUTES APPROVED this 3rd day of April, 2008.
Signatures of Commission Members
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Cindy Raleigh, Recording Sec.