Citizens Traffic Advisory Board

CITY OF HENDERSON CITIZENS TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2015 I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Horlacher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter, confirmed the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the agenda three working days prior to the meeting at the Multigenerational Center, City Hall, Whitney Ranch Recreational Center, and Fire Station No. 86., the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Acting Chairman Wayne Horlacher Ken Curry Karen Fabian Scott Heiny Sheri Lileikis Alissa “Blythe” Matkin Absent: Chairman Jerry Slater Staff: Tedie Jackson, CCS Reporter Brent Gunson, Asst. City Attorney III (arrived at 6:17 p.m.) Gena Gena Kendall, Project Engineer II Sgt. Brett Seekatz, Henderson Police Dept. III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Page 2 of 3 August 20, 2015 – Minutes IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Ms. Fabian introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Heiny. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Acting Chairman Horlacher declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Approve minutes of June 18, 2015 (Motion) Mr. Curry introduced a motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 2015, as presented, seconded by Ms. Lileikis. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Acting Chairman Horlacher declared the motion carried. 2 SPEED LIMIT ON VOLUNTEER BOULEVARD PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Change the speed limit on Volunteer Boulevard to 45 mph. Gena Kendall, Project Engineer, reviewed the results of a speed limit study on Volunteer Boulevard from Las Vegas Boulevard to Sun City Anthem. She showed an aerial view of the area and stated the speed limit currently changes from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour, then back to 35 miles per hour. She noted that staff received a complaint regarding the different posted speeds. Ms. Kendall reported that staff analyzed the horizontal and vertical curves of the road, reviewed three years of crash history, and analyzed site visibility. Staff recommends increasing the speed limit on Volunteer Boulevard to 45 miles per hour from Sun City Anthem to Las Vegas Boulevard to maintain a consistent speed limit. In response to a question as to lighting in the area, Ms. Kendall noted the area is mostly dark due to much undeveloped land. However, developers are required to install street lighting as they develop projects. Sgt. Brett Seekatz, Henderson Police Department, commented that the crash history does not indicate many accidents. He noted his support for a consistent speed limit along this road. Citizens Traffic Advisory Board Page 3 of 3 August 20, 2015 – Minutes (Motion) Ms. Matkin introduced a motion to approve increasing the speed limit on Volunteer Boulevard to 45 miles per hour from Las Vegas Boulevard to Sun City Anthem, seconded by Mr. Heiny. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Acting Chairman Horlacher declared the motion carried. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Ms. Lileikis expressed concern regarding the heavy traffic during peak hours on on Green Valley Parkway and Paseo Verde Parkway. Ms. Kendall mentioned that this is a known hot spot for heavy traffic during peak hours. She will check to make sure the signal timing is accurate. Mr. Horlacher asked what is going on with the construction work occurring on Horizon Ridge Parkway between Carnegie Street and Sandy Ridge Avenue. Ms. Kendall replied storm drain project was delayed; however, it should be completed in approximately three weeks. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for September 17, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Acting Chairman Horlacher adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________________ Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter