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TSAC 04-05-2007 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES April 5, 2007 The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) Convened on Thursday April 5, 2007 at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway Bldg 4, Schertz, Texas. 1. Call to order at 6:31 p.m. Members not present: Chris Coronado Stephen Bish Joseph Ward Members present: Andy Bores-Chairman Patricia Ramirez, Vice Chairman Don Taylor, City Manager Tracy Bean Max Hernandez James MacSorley David Scagliola John Trayhan Sam Willoughby Chief Stephen Starr 2. Introduction of TSAC members 3. Hearing of residents. Barbara Wells Robert Brockman Michael Carpenter Barbara Wells - Sidewalk, Traffic and other safety issues in Scenic Hills. Agenda Items 5 & 6. Robert Brockman - 1000 Blk of Elbel, Crosswalk signs not correct. Crosswalk lights malfunctioning at Woodland Oaks and Schertz Parkway as well as First Street and FM 78. Michael Carpenter - Bicycle Lanes - Agenda Item #11 4. Approval of Minutes Motion to Accept March Minutes - John Trayhan Second: Max Hernandez -All Ayes- 5. Discussion and possible action on sidewalks and speeding issues on Pebble Beach and Columbia in the Fairways at Scenic Hills Subdivision. Sam Willoughby informed the commission that Pulte Homes will install sidewalks on Columbia by the end of next month. Mr. Willoughby reviewed traffic studies and findings. Traffic study to be completed at Tuckatoe, 2 blocks downhill from last study per request of resident. Motion to Carry - Tracy Bean Second -Max Hernandez -All Ayes- Action Item Assigned to: Sam Willoughby and Public Works Department 6. Discussion and possible action of placement of stop signs on Pebble Beach and Columbia in The Fairways at Scenic Hills Subdivision. Stop signs are used to control traffic intersections, not speed. Speeding is the main complaint in this area. Traffic has been low per resident. Andy Bores suggested another traffic study end of April and add to May Agenda. Motion to Carry - John Trayhan Second - Max Hernandez -All Ayes- Action Item Assigned to: Sam Willoughby and Public Works Department 7. Discussion and possible action regarding traffic safety issues along Maske Road. Main issues result on and around Pepsi Soccer fields. Don Taylor, Chief Starr and Sam Willoughby to meet with Pepsi Soccer. Motion to Carry to June Meeting - James McSorley Second - John Trayhan -All Ayes- Action Item Assigned to: City Staff 8. Discussion and possible action on parking issues at Tri-County Parkway. Asst. Chief Beverly Todd and Don Taylor visited the area. Too many businesses, not enough parking, bad design. Signs will not work. PD can be dispatched to scene as long as other higher priority issues are not occurring. Motion to Close - John Trayhan Second - Max Hernandez -All Ayes- 9. Discuss and possible action Foxford Run and Secretariat - Belmont Subdivision -lighting needed in mailbox area. Sam Willoughby discussed how streetlights are placed within a subdivision. If security lights are needed, the issue should be taken care of by the Home Owners Association. Motion to Close - Pat Ramirez Second - John Trayhan -All Ayes- 10. Discussion and possible action on four way stop at Portage, Scenic Drive and Country Club Blvd in Scenic Hills Subdivision. Traffic study conducted in area. Results do not warrant stop signs. Public Works will continue to monitor the area. Motion to Close - Max Hernandez Second - John Trayhan -All Ayes- 11. Discussion and possible action regarding safety issues concerning bicycle lanes at Savannah Drive and Schertz Parkway. Michael Carpenter briefed commission on hazards and issues. Chief Starr recommended TSAC commissioners and city staff conduct research to find the best solution. Motion to Carry - Patricia Ramirez Second - Tracy Bean -All Ayes- Commissioner members assigned to project: Patricia Ramirez and Tracy Bean Action Item Assigned to: City Staff and TSAC 12. Discussion and possible action regarding article in Schertz Tales. Max Hernandez is working on the article and will submit copy for review before deadline on April 9, 2007. Ongoing agenda item 13. City Council Update Nothing new to discuss. David would like to provide charts from minutes to Judy Tokar for council packets. 14.General discussion items by Commission Members for inclusion on next month's agenda or items for Public Works Director information and action. Andy Bores, Chairman Patricia Ramirez, Vice-Chairman Tracy Bean, TSAC Member Max Hernandez, TSAC Member John Trayhan, TSAC Member David Scagliola, TSAC City Council Liaison James MacSorley, TSAC Member Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director Chief Stephen Starr, Schertz Police Chief Cindy Raleigh, TSAC Recording Secretary Start Date Description Action/Progress End POC Issue # Date Pebble Beach Traffic Study to be 5 4/5/2007 and Columbia conducted at SW Traffic issues Tuckatoe Pebble Beach Traffic Study at end 6 4/5/2007 and Columbia SW Stop Signs of April 7 4/5/2007 Traffic Issues on City Staff to meet DT Maske Road with Pepsi Soccer Bicycle Lanes at City Staff and TSAC TSAC 11 4/5/2007 Savannah and Schertz Pkwv to work on solutions & Staff 12 1/4/2007 Schertz Tales Discuss article for Ongoing TSAC Article Schertz Tales 13 1/4/2007 City Council Discuss new agenda Ongoing DS Update items and events 14. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. The next meeting will be on May 3,2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers Workshop Conference Room. MINUTES APPROVED this day of ,2007. Signatures of Commission Members Andy Bores, Chairman Cindy Raleigh, Recording Sec.