08/01/2023 MinutesMinutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday August 01, 2023 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Police Department Emergency Operations Center with the following members
present:
1.
Wendell Moore
2.
Sandi Kear
3.
John Darst
4.
Eric Guillot
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle, City Engineer Todd
Mittge, and Main Street Coordinator Cheri Bedford.
Wendell Moore called the meeting to order at 5:15pm. A quorum was established
with four members present.
Mr. Moore then moved to item #2 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning election of Traffic Commission Chairperson. Mr. Moore opened the
floor for nominations and Mr. Guillot nominated Ms. Kear. There were no other
nominations. Mr. Darst then second Mr. Guillot's nomination and it passed 4-0.
Ms. Kear assumed her duties then moved to item #3 regarding discussion and
possible action concerning election of Traffic Commission Vice -Chairperson. Mr.
Moore nominated himself. There were no other nominations. Mr. Guillot second
Mr. Moore's nomination and it passed 4-0.
Ms. Kear then moved to item #4 regarding approval of minutes from July 05,
2022 meeting. Mr. Darst made a motion to approve the minutes and it was
second by Mr. Guillot. Motion passed 4-0.
Ms. Kear then moved to item #5 regarding a presentation by TXDOT concerning
the installation of a raised median on Lamar Avenue between 33rd and 42nd
streets. Dan Perry, representing TXDOT, appeared before members. Mr Perry
said TXDOT was developing plans to construct an 8" median on Lamar Avenue
between 33rd and 42nd streets that will include areas for turns. A diagram of the
design was presented during his presentation. Mr. Perry said approximately
19,000 vehicles a day use Lamar at Loop 286 and with the development in the
area and increase of traffic over the years it has become necessary to install the
median for traffic safety and improve traffic flow. Mr. Perry said the plan was to
let bids this fall and begin construction in early 2024. After a few questions from
members there was positive response to the plan presented. Mr. Perry said
TXDOT would be working with City Staff as this plan develops and moves
forward to the construction phase.
Ms. Kear then moved to item #6 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning speed limit in 1400 block E. Sherman St. City Engineer Todd Mittge
informed members he had received a complaint from Paris Housing Authority
about speeding vehicles and large trucks backing over curbs and tearing up
grass on Housing Authority property as the trucks backed into the Kroger drive.
Sherman Court, a Paris Housing Authority complex, is located south of the
Kroger loading/unloading dock. Mr. Mittge stated the Housing Authority planned
to place large boulders two feet from the curb to keep trucks from damaging the
yard. Mr Mittge further stated he is also requesting the speed limit be reduced
from 30 mph to 20 mph citing pedestrian traffic lacking sidewalks, proximity to the
Kroger loading/unloading dock, limited length of street, mid -block T intersection,
and 90 degree bend of street at 14th SE. After discussion Mr. Moore made a
motion to request City Council consider lowering the speed limit in 1400 block E.
Sherman from 30 mph to 20 mph. A second was made by Mr. Darst and motion
passed 4-0.
Ms. Kear then moved to item #7 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning the removal of No Parking Zone on east side of 2nd SW from Austin to
Sherman streets. Main Street Coordinator Cheri Bedford presented to members
that with the growth of the Farmers Market there is a need for more parking in the
area around the Farmers Market. Mr. Tuttle informed members that a month long
trial had been conducted by allowing parking in the proposed area. Ms. Bedford
reported there has been no issues during this trial period. Mr. Guillot made a
motion to request City Council consider removing the No Parking Zone on east
side of 2nd SW from Austin to Sherman to allow parking. Mr. Darst made a
second and motion carried 4-0.
Ms. Kear then moved to item #8 concerning and old business. There was none
Ms. Kear then moved to item #9 concerning future agenda items. There was
none.
At 6:18pm Ms. Kear made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second was made
by Mr. Darst and,,motion carried 4-0.
Chairper
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