Traffic Commission

Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Voting Members Present: Paul Steel, Chris Gluck, Martin Dombrowski, Jay Redmond, William Blosser, Matthew Cross, Chip Wamsley, Nick Wright, Erica Hetzel, Kyle Haugh Non-Voting Members Present: Lt. Matt McCabe Members Absent: David McKain, Damien Davis MATTER OF BUSINESS: Chris Gluck called the Traffic Commission Meeting to Order 6:30pm and held roll call. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None MEETING MINUTES: Matt Cross moved to approve the October meeting minutes. Chip Walmsly seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. BICYCLE BOARD: Chip Wamsley spoke on the shared lane marking and publicity, the 705 bypass, protected bike lane, and the Tap Grant. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BOARD: Matt Cross reported that WVU had discontinued the walking in the colosseum. He also gave a Pedestrian Plan update with the MPO and DOH progress on a pedestrian bridge across Deckers Creek. Paul Steel asked what the holdup was with the pedestrian bridge project. Matt explained that DOH wants to clarify the Historic Landmark impact. They will clear everything with the Historic Landmark Commission and hopefully begin work in the Summer of 2017. TRAFFIC CALMING REPORT: Chris Gluck asked about the traffic calming plan for this year. Damien Davis stated that the Suncrest Plan will be implemented during this year’s Paving Project. MONTHLY UPDATES: Chris Gluck reviewed the updates from Engineering. Martin Dombrosky stated that he thought that the maps provided were weak and we need something better, possibly interactive with a layered GIS. Martin asked who we need to talk to to get this fixed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Procedures for Traffic Commission – Chris Gluck reviewed Jay Redmonds policy and the flow chart. Traffic Commission members discussed the need for accountability, a catalog of requests, possibly putting things online for residents to check on the status of the requests. Jay Redmond suggested a catalog with a numbering system. The Traffic Commission requested information on the agenda items that require a City Ordinance to  be implemented. They suggested an up-front checklist with criteria that shows what needs to go to City Council for an ordinance. Commission members asked what the status was of various requests and if they were done or when they would be done. Discussion ensued. William Blosser moved to approve the procedure plan. Erica Hetzel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. New Business 1. Baldwin Street – Chris spoke about a petition from the neighborhood or residents on the street. He said that the street is used as a cut through to avoid the light. Traffic Commission members discussed speed limit signs, traffic lights, and street itself. It was stated that the street has a sharp turn and people illegally park there and it is a problem area. It was suggested that the commission send it back to the community for further clarification on what is wanted or needed from the commission. Discussion ensued. Chris Gluck moved to take the request back to the person who made the request for more information. Martin Dombrosky seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. COMMISSION COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Matt Cross moved to adjourn meeting. William Blosser seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.