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City of Paris <br />The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday October 01, 2019 at 5:15 P.M. in the <br />Municipal Courtroom with the following members present: <br />1. Bill Sanders <br />2. Sally Boswell <br />3. John Eyler <br />4. Wendell Moore <br />5. Charles Richards <br />6. John Darst <br />The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle and City Engineer <br />Carla Easton. <br />Chairperson John Eyler called the meeting to order at 5:15pm. A quorum was <br />established with six members present. <br />Mr. Eyler then moved to item #2 regarding the introduction of new Traffic <br />Commission members. Mr. Tuttle introduced John Darst and advised that he had <br />been appointed to serve until June 30, 2022. <br />Mr. Eyler then moved to item #3 regarding approval of minutes from July 02, <br />2019 meeting. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve minutes with second from <br />Ms. Boswell. Motion passed 6-0. <br />Mr. Eyler then moved to item #4 regarding discussion and possible action <br />concerning deceleration lanes and turn lanes on FM 195. Mr. Tuttle reminded <br />members that this item was brought before Traffic Commission at request of <br />residents living in area of FM 195 at the August 01, 2017 meeting. Ms. Easton <br />informed members that Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) had <br />conducted the requested study and determined there was a need to improve FM <br />195 by installing turn lanes and deceleration lanes. Ms. Easton stated TXDOT <br />was moving forward with planning the project and would place it on their project <br />list. Ms. Easton said TXDOT estimated the project cost at 2.9 million dollars and <br />if the city would invest about $300,000.00 the project could be accelerated. After <br />a discussion by members it was decided through consensus of members there <br />were other projects within the city that needed funds directed to and requested <br />TXDOT proceed with placing this project on their list without investment from the <br />City of Paris. Ms. Easton stated she would advise TXDOT of the Traffic <br />Commissions recommendation. <br />Mr. Eyler then moved to item #5 regarding any Old Business. There was none. <br />