03/03/2015 MINUTESMinutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday March 03, 2015 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Susan Hamby
2, Barry Shiver
3. Ken Kohls
4. Bill Sanders
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle.
Chairman Barry Shiver called the meeting to order at 5:16pm. A quorum was
established with four members present.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #2 regarding the approval of minutes from the
February 03, 2015 meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Hamby and second by
Mr. Kohls to approve minutes of the meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
Mr. Shiver moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning removal of no parking zone in 300 block Clarksville and adding
parallel parking. Mr. Tuttle informed members that City Engineer requested the
no parking zone be removed and parallel parking added to the north side of 300
Clarksville from intersection of 3rd SE approximately 360' east to the drive of First
Methodist Church. A map was shown to members showing the proposed change.
After discussion Ms. Hamby made a motion to remove no parking zone and add
parallel parking on north side of 300 Clarksville as proposed. Mr. Kohls second
the motion and it passed 3 -1 with Mr. Sanders voting no.
Mr. Shiver moved to item #4 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning construction of sidewalk on N. Main St. from Catfish King to Johnson -
Burks Supply. Mr. Tuttle informed members that the city has received citizen
complaint from individuals using mobility devices. Mr. Tuttle stated the ground in
this area was soft causing the mobility devices to get stuck in the dirt. Mr. Tuttle
requested members approve a request to send a letter to TXDOT requesting
them to build a sidewalk from Catfish King approximately 150' south to the
Johnson -Burks Supply. After discussion Ms. Hamby made a motion to send a
letter to TXDOT requesting they build a sidewalk in the area mentioned. No other
members second the motion and it failed.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #5 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning placing four way stop signs at 31St SE & Clark Lane. Mr. Tuttle
informed members that the City Manager had received a citizen request to place
a four way stop sign at 31St SE & Clark Lane. Mr. Tuttle informed members that
there had been no accidents at this intersection since 2011. Mr. Kohls stated he
had visited residents in the area and none had any complaints. After discussion
Mr. Shiver asked for a motion and none was made. Issue failed for lack of
motion.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #6 regarding old business. Mr. Tuttle informed
members that he had received a letter from TXDOT in response to the request
for a traffic study at Paris Towne Center made at the December 02, 2014
meeting. Mr. Tuttle read the letter which informed members TXDOT
recommended restricting left turn access into and out of Paris Towne Center at
the main entrance /exit on Lamar which would be done in conjunction with the
removal of crossover in 5000 block SE Loop 286 as requested by City Council in
resolution 2014 -037. There was no other old business.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #7 regarding future agenda items. There were
none
Mr. Shiver then moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:39pm. A motion was made by
Ms. Hamby and second by Mr. Kohls with motion carrying 4 -0.
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