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The Traffic Caraaission of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, met at 5:15 P.M.
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.Nesday, September 4, 1973, in the City Council Room, City Hall, with the
following membe-:s present.- Jimmy Johnson, Vice Chairman, Bob Torment, Glen
Ed-wards, Bethel Holmes, Leon Williams. Others present: Tom Hagood, Texas
Highway Departffg_nt, Loyd Mathews, Police Chief, Kerry R. Sweatt, City
Manager, Phil Ransom, Traffic 'Safety Coordinator, and John W. Cooke, Director
of Public Worts,
1. The request of Mr. Ingram, School Superintendent, for a Speed Zone ou
l8th Street N.W. from Graham to Shiloh, was discussed. Chief Mathews and
John Cooke -,.-e corm aended that the limit be set at 25 M.P.H. to conform with
the 19th Street N.W. side.
Mr. Bob Xorrivnt moved, seconded by Mr. Glen Edwards, that the Traffic
Commission 7_eco_mand the passage of an Ordinance by the City Council,
changing the speed 11adt to 25 N.F.H on 18th St. N.W. from Graham to
Shiloh. Motion carried unanimously.
20 The Vice Chairman appointed Mr. Glen Edwards and Jimmy Johnson to study
the requests of Jack Denman for "Four-way Stops (Signs)" at the following
locations.-
Pride Circle at Johnson Woods Drive
Abbott I-ane at Johnson Woods Drive
rLahaffay at Johnson Woods Drive
Clark lla-ne at Johnson Woods Drive
T,Lh e Committee is to repoxta back at the next Traffic Commission Meeting.
30 The Traffic Cr.arrainsion discussed at length the unwarranted signal lights
that will bet le-Eft in the system when the TOPICS Program on 29 inter-
sections is completz. Mr. Hagood reported that the State Contractor is
being Veld up 'hecause of lack of construction materials. No further
action � ias %alven by the Commission.
4. Mr. Kerry Sweatt i.ntroeuced new city employee Mr. Phil Ransom, who has
recently been employed by :%e city as Traffic Safety Coordinator, and out-
lined blow he is planning to use him in a coordination effect,, between
governmen't-al units and the community. Mr. Ransom spoke briefly on his
raceint trip to Austin, and some goals that he will be shooting for.
Thc, Traffic Gotrautission welcomwd Mr. Ransom, and is looking forward to working
,;,Avh hirl.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
Jimmy Johnson
lk . Vice Mairman
John 1-1, cook"!t-
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MEMO:
TO: Mr. Kerry R. Sweatt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Speed Zone on 18th St. N.W.
FROM: Director of Public Works
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Att. (1)
September 5, 1973
The Paris Traffic Commission, in the regular meeting held on
September 4, 1973, recommended the passage of an ordinance by
the City Council, changing the speed limit to 25 M.P.H. on
18th St. N.W. from Graham to Shiloh St.
The City Attorney should be notified so he can prepare the
necessary ordinance prior to the meeting. A copy of the minutes
of the Traffic Commission is attached.
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John W. Cooke