08/04/2015 MINUTESMinutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday August 04, 2015 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1.
Barry Shiver
2.
Susan Hamby
3.
Wendell Moore
4.
Jimmy Hodges
5.
David Ballard
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle.
Mr. Shiver called the meeting to order at 5:22pm. A quorum was established with
five members present.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #2 concerning the approval of minutes from the
July 07, 2015 meeting. Mr. Ballard made a motion to approve minutes with a
second from Ms. Hamby. Motion carried 5 -0.
Mr. Shiver moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning the placement of speed bumps in 300 block 422d NE. Mr. Tuttle
informed members that Public Works Director Jerry McDaniel had received a
request from a resident at 320 42nd NE asking the city to place speed bumps on
42nd due to speeding vehicles. Mr. Tuttle advised that the Traffic Division had
conducted a traffic survey on 42nd NE from July 31 — August 03, 2015. This
survey included the number of vehicles travelling on 422 along with the speeds
the vehicles were moving. Mr. Tuttle said the result of the survey was 0.1 % of
vehicles were above the limit. Staff recommended no speed bumps be placed on
42nd NE. Mr. Moore made a motion based on the survey and staff's
recommendation that no action be taken. Ms. Hamby second the motion and it
passed 5 -0
Mr. Shiver then moved to Item #4 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning traffic issue at 20th NE & Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Mr. Tuttle
informed members that the grounds of MLK Church of Christ at 20th NE & Lamar
had experienced damage over years by vehicles driving onto the property
causing damage due to the vehicles failing to negotiate the curve. Mr. Charles
Fulbright along with members of the church presented a power point presentation
outlining the various issues the church has experienced due to vehicles
damaging church property. Mr. Fulbright stated the church had placed bollards
on the property to help prevent further damage. Mr. Fulbright stated this has
helped but the church is still having issues with vehicles damaging property. Mr.
Fulbright and church members asked for any help that would enhance the safety
of the curve and alleviate further damage to church property. Mr. Tuttle informed
members the road was maintained by TXDOT and he had been in contact with
them asking they address this. TXDOT had recommended a one - direction arrow
(W1 -9T) sign be placed in line with southbound traffic. After discussion by
members Ms. Hamby made a motion to request that TXDOT place the one -
direction arrow along with rumble strips on each end of curve, raised pavement
markers in the curve, and shoulder texturing on edge of pavement. A second to
the motion was made by Mr. Hodges. Motion carried 5 -0.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #5 concerning old business. Mr. Tuttle informed
members that he had informed Public Works of Mr. Engelhardt's request to
explore the possibility of widening the ramp on Trail de Paris where it crosses
24"' SE. There were no funds to make the changes at this time but they would
consider it if repairs or changes was scheduled in the future.
Mr. Shiver then moved to item #6 concerning any future agenda items. There
were none.
Mr. Shiver then moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:58pm. A motion was made by
Ms. Hamby and second by Mr. Moore with motion carrying 5 -0.
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