07/03/2012 MINUTESMinutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Jean Schweers
2. Barry Shiver
3. Susan Hamby
4. Joe McCarthy
5. Jon McFadden
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle.
City Councilman Aaron Jenkins was present as Council Liaison
In the absence of A Chairman and Vice - Chairman the meeting was called to
order at 5:17pm by Mr. Tuttle. A quorum was established by 5 members being
present.
Mr. Tuttle moved to item #2 the introduction of new Traffic Commission
members. Mr. Tuttle introduced Susan Hamby replacing George Kimbrough. Mr.
Tuttle then introduced Joe McCarthy replacing Stephen Holmes whose term
expired. Ken Kohls was re- appointed but was not present.
Mr. Tuttle moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action of
election of Traffic Commission Chairman. Nominations were opened and Mr.
Shiver nominated Mr. McFadden. The nomination was second by Mr. McCarthy.
Nominations then closed and members voted 5 -0 to elect Mr. McFadden as
Chairman.
Mr. McFadden then assumed his duties and moved to item #4 regarding
discussion and possible action concerning the election of Traffic Commission
Vice- Chairman. Mr. McFadden opened nominations and Mr. McCarthy
nominated Mr. Shiver. Nomination was second by Ms. Schweers. Nominations
were then closed and members voted 5 -0 to elect Mr. Shiver Vice - Chairman.
Mr. McFadden moved to item #5 to approve minutes of May 8, 2012 meeting.
Ms. Schweers made a motion to approve minutes and was second by Mr. Shiver.
Motion carried 5 -0.
Mr. McFadden then moved to item #6 regarding the discussion and possible
action regarding the removal of the crossover in 5000 block SE Loop 286. After
discussion Mr. McCarthy made the motion to table this item until further
information can be obtained from TXDOT. Mr. Shiver second the motion. Motion
carried 5 -0. Mr. Tuttle informed members he would invite a representative from
TXDOT to the August meeting.
Mr. McFadden moved to item #7 which was a request for future agenda items.
There were no future agenda items.
At 5:48pm Ms. Hamby made a motion to adjourn the meeting and was second by
Mr. McCarthy. Motion carried 5 -0