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TSAC 01-08-2009 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES January 8, 2009 The Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) convened on January 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 P.M. Members present: Andy Bores - Chairman Mary Spence Doreen Bowers Stephen Bish Tracy Bean Max Hernandez Larry Franklin Kevin Bean, High School Liaison Steve Starr, Police Chief Larry Dublin, City Engineer Sam Willoughby, Public Works Director Members not present: Bill Bowers Ronald White David Scagliola, Council Member HEARING OF RESIDENTS Chairman Bores recognized the following: · Will Brown, 2601 Kingsland Circle who was present to hear the discussion regarding Agenda Item 3: Emergency Gate in Berry Creek Subdivision. · Ida Minty, 2800 Berry Patch who was present to hear the discussion regarding Agenda Item 3: Emergency Gate in Berry Creek Subdivision. · Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel who was present to mention the change of the speed limit on Live Oak Rd. to 35mph., the City of Converse is putting sidewalks and curbs on Hwy. 78, and asked if Kevin Bean, TSAC High School Liaison, has been introduced over at the high school. 1. Appointment of ChairNice-Chairperson - Consideration and/or action to approve a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2009. (Board Members) Chairman Bores opened the floor for nominations for a Chairperson. Motion to Nominate Andy Bores: Max Hernandez Second: Tracy Bean -All Ayes- Andy Bores will continue to be Chairman for 2009. Chairman Bores opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairperson. Motion to Nominate Mary Spence: Larry Franklin Second: Max Hernandez -All Ayes- Mary Spence will become Vice-Chairwoman for 2009. 2. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of December 4, 2008. Motion to Accept December minutes: Max Hernandez Second: Tracy Bean -All Ayes- 3. Emergency Gate in Berry Creek Subdivision - Consideration and/or action regarding the traffic study done on Hill View Lane for the request to convert the emergency gate to the exit gate. (Larry Dublin) City Engineer, Larry Dublin, briefed the Commission on the traffic study that was done on Hill View Lane. Mr. Dublin mentioned he went to the area, observed the intersection of Berry Creek Drive and 3009 and realized the problems that exist there. Mr. Dublin said he witnessed several near misses, but Chief Starr mentioned that no accidents occurred there. Representatives from both Berry Creek HOA and Woodland Oaks HOA were at the meeting to present their sides. Mr. Brown, Woodland Oaks HOA President, mentioned the traffic study wasn't done during a peak time and that during the summertime there are many children on Hill View Lane going to and from the swimming pool area. Mr. Brown suggested that Berry Creek residents draw up a petition and submit to TxDot to get a traffic light installed at Berry Creek Dr. and 3009. Mr. Dublin said that TxDot wouldn't warrant a light there. Ms. Minty, representative from Berry Creek HOA, was asked if the residents had approved the removal of the gate; her response was no they hadn't, but if this item got approved by Council their HOA would still have to vote on it. After all the discussion and questions, Mr. Dublin's recommendation was that this item be forwarded to Council. Motion to Send to Council: Larry Franklin Second: Tracy Bean Vote was 4-3 with Larry Franklin, Tracy Bean and Mary Spence voting yes; Doreen Bowers, Stephen Bish and Max Hernandez voting no; and Chairman Bores casting the deciding vote of yes. Motion carried. This item is closed. 4. By-Laws - Consideration and/or action to approve the by-laws as written and revised. (Board Members) Chairman Bores asked if anyone had any questions regarding the By-Laws that were approved by Council. A motion was made by Mary Spence and seconded by Larry Franklin to approve the By-Laws as written as revised. All Ayes. This item is closed. 5. Appointment of Alternate Member - Consideration and/or action regarding review of applicant(s) for appointment of TSAC alternate member. (Board Members) TSAC members discussed this item. A motion was made by Tracy Bean and seconded by Max Hernandez to send Michael Goos' application to City Council for approval. All Ayes. This item is closed. 6. City Council Action - Council liaison to brief Commission on actions taken at City Council meetings. (David Scagliola) No briefing because Councilman Scagliola was absent from the meeting. 7. Items to be Placed on Next Agenda - Consideration and or action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next agenda. (Board Members) No additional items were placed on next month's agenda. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. The next meeting will be on February 5,2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers Conference Room. MINUTES APPROVED this 5th day of February, 2009. 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