06/06/2017 MINUTESMinutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday June 06, 2017 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1.
Wendell Moore
2,
Tyesha Mathis
3.
John Eyler
4.
Jason Warwick
5.
David Ballard
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle and City Engineer
Carla Easton.
In the absence of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Mr. Moore called the
meeting to order at 5:17pm. A quorum was established with five members
present.
Mr. Moore moved to item #2 to approve minutes from May 02, 2017 meeting. Mr.
Warwick made a motion to approve the minutes and Mr. Eyler second the motion
which passed 5-0
Mr. Moore moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning reducing speed limit at 1500 1" NE between Hickory and Center
Street. Mr. Tuttle informed members this item was requested to be on the
agenda after declining the closure of 1500 1st NE at May 02, 2017 meeting. City
Engineer Carla Easton advised that she had been reviewing various ways to
change the street to help with reducing speed on 1St NE. Ms. Easton said she
would like to work with Boy's Club officials in possibly adding on-site parking. It
was discussed also about placing striping on the street and adding an extended
curb to the corner of 1St NE & Hickory, if budget allowed, reducing the width of 1St
NE. After discussion was complete no action was taken on this item. Members
decided to allow Ms. Easton to pursue the improvements discussed.
Mr. Moore then moved to item #4 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning the installation of a three way stop sign at Pine Bluff and Fitzhugh
Streets. Ms. Easton presented members a diagram of Pine Bluff between
Fitzhugh and 8th NE which indicated a turn lane would be installed on Pine Bluff
between the two streets. Ms. Easton stated there was no traffic control stopping
traffic on Pine Bluff between N. Main and 20th NE stating now would be a good
time to place the stop signs as the new street is completed. Ms. Easton also
stated a crosswalk could be installed at Fitzhugh and Pine Bluff to address
previous complaints about pedestrian crossing there. Mr. Tuttle expressed
concerns about traffic backing up and causing issues as 8t" NE & Pine Bluff. Ms.
Easton stated the turning lanes should help with that issue. After discussion was
complete Mr. Ballard made a motion to place three way stop signs at Fitzhugh
and Pine Bluff. Mr. Eyler second the motion and it passed 5-0.
Mr. Moore then moved to item #5 regarding old business. There was none
Mr. Moore then moved to item #6 regarding future agenda items. A citizen
expressed concern about the traffic congestion on Lamar Avenue between Loop
286 and Walmart entrance. Ms. Easton and Mr. Tuttle stated this was a TXDOT
road and TXDOT was aware of this issue.
Mr. Moore moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:54pm. A motion was made by Mr.
Eyler and second by Mr. Ballard. Motion carried 5-0
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