Traffic and Transportation Commission

Minutes THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON APRIL 13TH, 2021 AT THE CENTENNIAL BUILDING IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM. THE MEETING WAS HELD AT 6:30 PM. INVOCATION: James Montgomery FLAG SALUTE: In unison ROLL CALL: James Montgomery Charlie Lee Tim Peters Brad Downing Tom Thomas (Absent) CITY OFFICIALS: Arnold Adams, Public Works Director Brittany Stinnett, Public Works ITEM 1: DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 09, 2021 REGULAR TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING Motion for minutes to be approved: Motion – Charlie Lee Second – James Montgomery The motion passed unanimously. ITEM 2: VISITORS – Don Boos ITEM 3: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION IN REFERENCE TO A REQUEST FROM THE WESTPORT 66 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; PRESIDENT FOR SIGNAGE REGARDING LARGE VEHICLES ENTERING THE NEIGHBORHOOD Traffic Commission – April 13th, 2021 Page 1  Commissioners held a detailed discussion on the type of signage, sign language and sign location. Motion to install 30x30 warning sign to read “No Outlet” to be installed at entrance of the neighborhood: Motion – James Montgomery Second – Tim Peters The motion passed unanimously. ITEM 4: DISCUSS ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF YUKON AVE FROM 9TH TO S HOLLY AVE REGARDING NO PARKING DURING SCHOOL PICK UPAND DROP OFF TIMES Mr. Adams – started discussion of signage to be placed on both sides of the road along Yukon Ave. Mr. Peters – table until times are verified for drop off and pick up Mr. Lee – agreed to table until more information was provided Mr. Montgomery - would like someone to observe this area during Pickup and Drop off times to observe the severity. To table item 4 until there is more information. Mr. Downing – stated that school start and end times are 8:25am – 3:25pm. He is in agreement with Mr. Montgomery in regards to obtaining more information. Item 5: DICUSS SIGNAGE FOR NO LEFT TURN GOING WESTBOUND ON NW 10TH ST TURNING LEFT INTO CHARLIES CAR WASH Mr. Boos, visitor, representing Blue Beacon/Charlies Car Wash, stated that during the planning process they were guaranteed full access for left turn into and out of Charlies Car Wash. Had it not been guaranteed, they would not have moved forward. Charlies Car wash has 63 Employees and does over 1Million in revenue. The busy time for the car wash is 11am to 1pm. On 03-04-2021, 348 cars were counted. Traffic Commission – April 13th, 2021 Page 2  Mr. Montgomery – proposed to correct with 2 left turn lanes done with striping Mr. Lee – was in agreement with correcting with 2 left turn lanes Motion for no signage to prohibit left turns into Charlies Car Wash and to restripe adding 2 left turn bays at this location Eastbound and Westbound Motion James Montgomery Second - Tim Peters The Motion Passed Unanimously ITEM 6 DISCUSS ADDING A DEDICATED RIGHT TURN ON S HOLLY AVE TO NW 10TH ST AND A DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE WESTBOUND NW 10TH ST ON TO S HOLLY AVE Commissioners held a detailed conversation Motion for recommendation to Council; to add 2 right turn bays, one right on S Holly from 10th St., and a right turn bay from S Holly to NW 10th St. Motion – James Montgomery Second – Charlie Lee The Motion Passed Unanimously ITEM 7: Discussion of Traffic Concerns Mr. Lee – Ranchwood and Yukon Parkway signal light locked on, Cornwell and Main St. locked on. Mr. Peters – W Vandament and Frisco Rd has continued issues. Speed Trailer is broken and has asked for extra patrols. Mr. Downing – none Mr. Montgomery – faded signal light Yukon Parkway and Main St. along with Main St. and 5th St. Mr. Adams – gave an update on City street projects. Traffic Commission – April 13th, 2021 Page 3 ITEM 8: DATE FOR NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. ITEM 9: ADJOURNMENT Traffic Commission – April 13th, 2021 Page 4