HomeMy WebLinkAboutBicycle Committee Minutes 1995-02-23 Regular Friendswood Bicycle Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 23, 1995
Call to Order. The Bicycle Advisory Committee met on the above date at 7:10 p.m.
in the City Hall. In attendance were Joe Tennison, Barbara Fawcett, Shari
Warminski, Mel Measeles, Mike McNabb, and Todd Yeager. Tom Malone came in later.
January Minutes. The minutes were not available.
Report from Chair. Mel passed out a copy of a proposed bill regarding bicycle
helmets. The committee discussed whether or not it would support the bill as it
is currently written. The first impression was that the bill was too much as far
as requiring cyclists to wear helmets, possibly it should require education and
leave the decision to wear a helmet up to the individual.
Election of Officers. Officers were elected as follows: Shari Warminski-Chair;
Mike McNabb-Vice Chair; Barbara Fawcett-Secretary. Motion make by Mel, second by
Joe, vote was unanimous.
Alternate Committee Members. An updated list was made of all members and
alternates and given to all.
Parks Master Plan. Jon Branson was unable to attend but loaned the committee a
copy of the Parks Master Plan and copies of the sections relating to bike trails.
The committee reviewed the plan and will ask Jon to the next meeting. It was
discussed that the committee needs to be aware of any Hike and Bike trails to
make sure that they stay Hike and Bike trails.
Bicycle Ramble. Mike talked to the Bike Barn regarding a Bike Rodeo. They offer
a skills test and bicycle inspection. The Bike Barn would be interested in
putting on a Bike Rodeo if the Bike Pro shop in Friendswood is not interested.
There is still interest in a night time bike ride. July first is being
considered for a ride to be tied to the Friendswood Centennial Celebration in
July. The possibility of two different length routes was discussed; one 5 to 6
miles and one 15 to 16 miles long. The possibility of giving something special
to the first 100 participants (such as a water bottle) was discussed. The
committee will need to look into getting volunteers to help with the ride and
break points. A letter will need to be written to the Centennial Committee care
of the City Secretary's Office to ensure that no other similar event is planned.
The committee will need the assistance of the Police Department to control
traffic along the route and the Parks Department for general support along the
route.
ISTEA Projects. The projects submitted were declined. Only 2 were selected in
the Houston Area. The committee will continue to support these projects as they
are submitted for reapplication.
Helmet Use Program. The Police Department is interested in the program. Joe
wrote a letter to the Chamber of Commerce asking for their support and for ideas
from area merchants. Barbara will look into stickers as a possible give-away
item. Other possible give-aways are decals and coozies. Rules and reasons for
give-aways needs to be considered. The possibility of the program name 'Ticket
to Ride' was discussed.
Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Todd Yeager