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BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
THE
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COURT WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON
20 JULY 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. IN ROOM 102 OF THE BRAZOS CENTER,
.ST DRIVE, BRYAN, TEXAS.
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will consider the posting of speed limits on Scott Lane and Meadowlark Subdivision,
in Precinct 2.
persons are invited to attend said heating and present their cause, if any, for or
posting of speed limits on Scott Lane and Meadowlark Subdivision.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 20, 2004
The Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas held a
lic Hearing at the Brazos Center in room 102, in Bryan,
zos County, Texas, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July
20 2003, with the following members of the Court present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding;
Tony Jones, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Duane Peters, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Kenny Mallard, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Karen McQueen, County Clerk.
Attached is a list of the citizens and officials in
~endance.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear commentary for or
~inst the posting of speed limits on Scott Lane and
M ~dowlark Subdivision both located in Precinct 2.
Ray Crow, representative of the Road and Bridge
Dc ~nt addressed a speed study done on the road by the
Mc itan Planning Office (MPO). The findings showed that
ti recommended speed limit be set at 50 miles per hour along
Si .tt Lane and 30 miles per hour for Meadow Lark Circle.
Commissioner Peters ask about the variance on setting
s limits. Mr. Crow replied that the guidelines suggested
g up or down in increments of 5 miles per hour.
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Barbara Gaston of 2836 Meadow Lark Circle, representing
neighborhood, originally asked for the study. She said
t she wanted a 30 mile per hour speed limit for both
feets. She indicated that everyone she had spoken with
~ted the 30 mile per hour limit.
Commissioner Peters asked if the Court has the authority
post a lower speed limit. Mr. Crow replied that yes but
~t is not what the guidelines suggest.
Commissioner Cauley asked if a person could get off of a
sket if the limit was set too Iow.
Chief Deputy Jim Mann said no.
Mr. Crow said that the speed limit would not be
forceable unless there was an officer present. He went on
say that the study shows people will drive 50 miles per
ur on Scott Lane.
Commissioner Peters asked Mr. Crow's opinion if 50 miles
r hour was too fast for that road.
Mr. Crow responded that yes it was too fast but the study
ows differently.
Robert E. Bryan of 2433 Meadowlark Circle said he agreed
th the 30 mile per hour speed limit. He has lost two (2)
.gs because of speed. He would like to see the culvert at
.e highway fixed saying that it was too small and too high.
then went on to complain about the condition of the road
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ar bar ditches on Scott Lane.
Commissioner Peters said he would speak with the County
Er mneer about the problems.
Barbara Gaston asked that Commissioner Peters come and
lc k at the road condition.
Maggie Claypoole, 3065 Meadowlark Circle, requested a
She constantly has people using
s In saying "No Thru Street".
h driveway to turnaround.
Mr. Crow said that the road is not a dead end but a loop
al therefore can not put up that sign.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Charles Ellis, said he
w~ n't recommend the 50 mile per hour speed limit because
i~ wouldn't be safe on that gravel surface especially if
s, ~ne lost control.
Commissioner Caldwell said to the citizens that you
a t encourage drivers to drive faster if you lower the
s limit and repair potholes. It's a "Catch 22" situation.
The County Judge said this would be put on the agenda for
~ te in two (2) weeks. The citizens will be notified.
There being no further comment, the County Judge declared
t e Public hearing closed.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court Public
~ring held July 20, 2004 have been examined and are approved
open Court this the_/~,day of
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
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~ntlZ' Judge
Eric Caldwell
Commissioner,
Precinct No. 1
~ne Peters
mmis sioner,
ecinct No. 2
Kenny Mallar
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Precinct No. 3
fey Cauley, Jr.
~missioner,
ecinct No. 4
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