Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 1945 E. Jackson Road. The committee consists of nine (9) members appointed by City Council. Each member is appointed for two-year terms. The committee is assisted by the staff of Transportation Engineering and other city departments as needed.

The committee shall receive and consider information of a traffic enhancement nature and make written recommendations to encourage and promote traffic safety and enhancement within the city. The committee shall coordinate planning and implementation of projects by various organizations interested in traffic safety. The committee shall serve as an advisory committee to the community but shall not have the responsibility or authority over the public officials or employees of the city in the implementation of traffic safety or enhancement programs or operations ( 34.115)

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Current Members
Name First Appointed Current Term Expires
Tom Higgins
(first term)
October, 2006 October, 2008
David Hobbs
(first term)
October, 2006 October, 2008
James Pipkin
(second term)
September, 2005 October, 2009
Muthu Seshadri
(third term)
August, 2003 October, 2009
Alana Constantine
(first term)
February, 2007 October, 2008
Cathy Henesey
(first term)
June, 2007 October, 2008
Margot Diamond
(first term)
August, 2007 October, 2009
Ramona Layne
(first term)
August, 2007 October, 2009
Royalyn Reid
(first term)
August, 2007 October, 2009
Tom Hammons
Division Manager Transportation Engineering
   

Selection Process

Anyone wishing to serve, including current members, must submit an application during the annual boards and committee appointment process. Applications are mailed to each household during  each spring with the utility statement. The deadline is noted on the application form. Members of some boards must possess certain technical skills as specified by ordinance. Appointments will be made by the City Council to fill unexpired terms or full two-year terms. Terms are staggered whereby one-half of the membership is appointed each year. All applicants are notified of appointment by mail. Applicants who were not appointed will be reconsidered as vacancies occur. Applications are maintained on file for one year. For more information, call the City's Secretary at 972-466-3021.