04-B Traffic Commission Mtg Min 6-5-07

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requests for traffic related issues involving TxDOT roadways within the City of Paris. Chairman Seidle moved to Item 7 regarding the speed zone on NW 7th Street between Campbell Street and Center Street. Information was provided to the Commission about two 20 MPH signs, one close to the Campbell Street intersection and one close to the Center Street Intersection. There had been a citizen complaint regarding the speed zone since the Casa Bonita I Park Place apartment complex was no longer in operation. A check with the city clerk could not find an ordinance regulating a 20 MPH zone in this location. The commission was asked to consider raising the speed zone back to 30 MPH from Campbell to Henderson and keeping the 20 MPH zone from Henderson to Center, adjacent to William's Park. There was discussion regarding residents that face onto 7th Street in this are to be contacted about the proposed change and the possibility of construction vehicles involved in the demolition of the apartment complex. A motion was made to table by Mr. Harper, seconded by Mr. McFadden and passed on a vote of 7-0. Item #8 was a discussion item on traffic commission meeting date and time. Since the commission had failed to reach a quorum for two consecutive meetings, an opportunity was provided for any input of changing to a different meeting date and time. All commission members stated they were fine with the meeting date and time as is, no action taken. Item #9 brought concerns of 'cruising' violations, loud music violations, and blind corners. Since all of these concerns are already covered by ordinance, no action was taken, but enforcement action is to be requested from the police department. Mr. McFadden made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Harper and the meeting ended. Bob Hundley Assistant Chief of Police ~ - -r