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MINUTES TRAFFIC COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 2,1999 5:15 O'CLOCK P. M. COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL PARIS, TEXAS The Traffic Commission met in regular session Tuesday, March 2, 1999 with the following members present: 1. Edward Ellis 2. George Robinson 3. Cleo Holmes 4. Irene Foreman 5. Mary Lane 6. Kenneth Webb 7. Joel McCray The city staff was represented by Assistant Police Chief James Barnett. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 P.M. by Chairman George Robinson. The Minutes of the January 5, 1999 meeting were approved as submitted. Kenneth Webb came in. The first item of consideration was a request for a Flashing Beacon at SW Loop 286 and SW 19t' Street. Assistant Chief Barnett explained this request came from Kimberly Clark, who has a plant in this area. He also explained that The Texas Department of Transportation would need to do a study and approve this request and that this recommendation, if approved, would include the steps necessary for the installation of the flashing lights including a letter from the City Manager to TxDOT for the study. After discussion of accidents at this location being few but deadly Mary Lane made a motion that the request be approved. Joel McCray seconded and the motion passed 7 ayes to 0 nays. The last item for consideration was a request for TxDot to do a study to lower the Speed Limits on Lamar Avenue and Bonham Streets. (US 82) Assistant Chief Barnett explained that there was concern about the speed limits around Maribou Square, 3500 Blk. of Lamar and the 4000 thru 4800 blocks of Bonham. After discussion Kenneth Webb made a motion that the study be requested and the speed limits be lowered where approved. Ed Ellis seconded and this motion carried 7 ayes to 0 nays. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:28 P.M. 0104a ett