03/07/2017 MINUTESMinutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday March 07, 2017 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1.
Bill Sanders
2.
Susan Hamby
3.
John Eyler
4.
Jason Warwick
5.
David Ballard
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle and City Engineer
Carla Easton.
Chairperson Susan Hamby called the meeting to order at 5:15pm. A quorum was
established with five members present.
Ms. Hamby moved to item #2 to approve minutes from October 11, 2016
meeting. Mr. Warwick made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Eyler
second the motion which passed 5 -0
Ms. Hamby moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning closure of 1500 1St NE between Hickory and Center Street. Mr. Tuttle
informed members that the Boy's Club of Paris had requested that consideration
be given to closing this street for the safety of the children that attend the club.
Boys Club representative Clifton Fendley addressed the board and expressed
concern for the safety of children leaving the club. Mr. Fendley said vehicles park
in front and across the street from the club and the children run out into the street
between the cars creating a safety issue. Mr. Fendley also stated vehicles driving
in front of the club appear to be travelling too fast. Carla Easton presented
information to members about the street and the parking on the street. Members
had various concerns about the legality of closing a public street and making it a
private parking lot along with concerns of how it would affect the traffic flow in the
neighborhood. It was suggested that Ms. Easton do further research on this issue
and investigate other possible solutions to address this concern. Mr. Ballard
made a motion to table this item until next meeting so Ms. Easton would have
time to gather information to present to members. The motion was second by Mr.
Sanders and passed 5 -0
Ms. Hamby then moved to item #4 regarding old business. There was no old
business to discuss.
Ms. Hamby then moved to item #5 regarding future agenda items. Mr. Eyler
requested that TXDOT be contacted regarding lack of turn lanes being marked
for east bound vehicles on Loop turning north onto N. Main and north bound
vehicles on Loop turning west on Lamar. Mr. Tuttle advised members he would
review this and contact TXDOT.
Ms. Hamby moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:36pm. A motion was made by Mr.
Eyler and second by Mr. Ballard. Motion carried 5 -0
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