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Minutes Traffic Commission City of Paris The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday March 01, 2016 at 5:15 P.M. in the Municipal Courtroom with the following members present: 1. Susan Hamby 2. Bill Sanders 3. Wendell Moore 4. Stephen Engelhardt The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle. In the absence of Chairman and Vice - Chairman, Ms. Hamby called the meeting to order at 5:23pm. A quorum was established with four members present. Ms. Hamby moved to item #2 concerning the approval of minutes from the February 02, 2016 meeting. Mr. Engelhardt made a motion to approve minutes with a second from Mr. Moore. Motion carried 4 -0. Ms. Hamby moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action concerning recommendation to TXDOT the construction of sidewalk in 2300 block N. Main. Interim City Attorney Stephanie Harris informed members that the city had entered into an ADA mediation agreement and part of this agreement was to instruct the Traffic Commission to request TXDOT to build the sidewalk in question. Mr. William Conder presented to members he travelled this particular route to access stores and the mobility device he uses for transportation often gets stuck in the soft dirt and mud. Mr. Conder said the area he was speaking of was in front of a residence south of Catfish King. Mr. Engelhardt made a motion to request TXDOT construct a sidewalk at the location in 2300 block N. Main with a second from Mr. Moore. Motion carried 4 -0. Ms. Hamby then moved to Item #4 regarding old business. Mr. Tuttle reported to members that he had the traffic department review the locations of 1 st SW & Sherman along with 1 st NW & Bonham concerning the request at February 2016 meeting about proper markings on streets at these locations. The traffic department reported that both locations were properly striped and marked according to standards. Ms. Hamby then moved to item #5 future agenda items. Mr. Engelhardt stated he would like to see the city place bicycle routes within the city and would like for this to be included in future plans and discussions.