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1985-10-07 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES14.9 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 1985, AT 7:00 P. M. IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS The meeting was called to order with the following present: Mayor Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager City Attorney City Secretary PURPOSE OF THE MEETING Tom Reid James Bost Al Lentz Richard Tetens Dennis Frauenberger Terry Gray (entered at 7:14 P. M.) Ronald J. Wicker Luke L. Daniel Kay Krouse RESOLUTION NO. R85-22, A RESOLUTION NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT City Manager Ron Wicker and Tax Assessor/Collector Barbara Lenamon recommended that Dr. Burch Loggins, Leland Kee, J. G. Dickson, Toby S. Lytle and Riley Godwin be nominated for each of the five members of the Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District. Resolution No. R85-22 read in full by Councilman Bost. It was moved by Councilman Bost, seconded by Councilman Tetens, that Resolution No. R85-22 be passed and approved on first and only reading. Said Resolution No. R85-22 reads in caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. R85-22 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. Voting "Aye" - Councilman Gray, Councilman Frauenberger, Councilman Bost and Councilman Tetens. Voting "No" - None Councilman Lentz abstained. Motion passed 4 to 0. APPROVAL OF INVOICE, ESTIMATE NO. 4, FINAL, BIG H CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR WALNUT STREET SEWER LIFT STATION REHABILITATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,181.98 It was moved by Councilman Lentz, seconded by Councilman Tetens, that Estimate No. 4, Final, Big H Construction, Inc., for the Walnut Street Sewer Lift Station Rehabiliat- tion, Project No. 84-22, in the amount of $6,181.98 be approved and payment be made from the appropriate fund. Motion passed 5 to 0. CITY ACCEPTANCE OF A RAILROAD CABOOSE Mayor Reid explained there had been several efforts over the years to obtain a caboose, or the like, for an addition to the Depot that is currently being used by the Chamber of Commerce and located on City property off Liberty Drive. Mayor Reid 143 further explained that included in the Council's packets are a series of letters from Capt. Jack Roberts who has obtained a caboose and made all the necessary arrangements to place it on a site acceptable to the City, along with working out details for cleaning and painting it. City Manager Ron wicker stated he believed the caboose would be an addition plus for the depot site and that it seems that Mr. Roberts has taken care of everything to accomplish this effort. If Council agrees to accept the caboose, he would recommend that the Park Board be involved in helping to decide where it should be placed. Councilman Frauenberger, Council liaison to the Chamber, stated that the Chamber Board will meet this Thursday and it will be recommended to them that the caboose would be appropriate and would contribute to the historic significance of the depot. It was moved by Councilman Frauenberger, seconded by Councilman Lentz, that the City accept the railroad caboose and that the location for the caboose be coordinated with the Park Board. Motion passed 5 to 0. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Tax Assessor/Collector Barbara Lenamon announced that she received word from the appraisal district that they have certified 96.4% of the Appraisal District roll for Brazoria County. She will be getting our figures tomorrow which means she can calcu- late and publish this week and an Ordinance will be ready for Council consideration at the next regular meeting. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P. M. Minutes approved -as submitted and/or corrected this A. D., 1985. ATTEST: - k�L"_ City Scf 01cretary �4 day of , Mayor @a1ainqach' goleris G�a'th2E �t1 wr&J. 02 7,3 - 485-2464 2918 9tzLn Jee Lit. 1Peattand, ✓cxas 7758 cS'utatt o! d{ouston, JLXas eras: 1aatot October 4, 1985 Mayor Torn Reid City of Pearland City Hall Pearland, Texas 77581 Re: Depot/Caboose Dear Tom: This letter will confirm Mrs. Roberts (Stella) and my conversation with you pertaining to the Chamber of Commerce/Clean Pearland/City of Pearland acquiring a caboose from the Southern Pacific Transportation Company. Since talking to you we have been advised that the Chamber has met and suggest that it be located near the Train Depot on Liberty Drive. We, as originally thought, feel that this is the premier site for this addition to our Civic Center area. For your records we are enclosing copies of previous correspondence from us to Southern Pacific and their reply. These are stapled together for your and the Council's review. Now for the plan of attack and " what's happened ". Mayor Tom Reid Page - 2 - A. SPTCO has donated the " caboose " as per letter and now have agreed to load it out. We have inspected the unit and feel that it is more than adequate, can be refurbished rather easily and will be a welcome addition to the Depot/ Civic Center. (Contacts: Mr. Hatfield, Jr. 223-6695, Mr. Charlie Day 223-6647 (Yard Office), or Mr. W. E. Bile at same number. B. Wm. A. Smith Construction Co. (Mr. Jack Wilt 676-5500) has agreed to lay foundation/ties and track. C. T. E. Cory Transportation Co. (Mr. T. E. Cory 455-3035) will transport from SPTCO off Clinton Drive to the site in Pearland. D. BADO Equipment Co. (Mr. Jim Nichols 643-2658) has agreed to unload unit upon arrival in Pearland. E. Reliable Paint Co. (Mr. Lee Berryhill 458-3588) and the writer are working out details for cleaning and painting and do not feel that this will present any problem at all. We feel that since this operation can be accomplished at little or no expense to the City we should proceed to obtain this unit. We ask that you take it up at the next City meeting and advise us soonest in order that we may proceed with, what appears to be to all, a rewarding project. Awaiting your response, I remain Sincerely, 6 Capt. Jack Roberts Assistant to President Clean Pearland Organization JR:cr cc: Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Wm. A. Smith Construction Co. T. E. Cory Bado Equipment Co. Reliable Paint Co. Pearland Chamber of Commerce • Southern Pacific Transportation Company Southern Pacific Building•One Market Plaza•San Francisco,California 94105 CONTRACT DEPARTMENT L.F.FURLOW W.E.FOWLER ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT-CONTRACTS MANAGER-MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS K.E.DIRKS C M.LUNDIN MANAGER MANAGER-JOINT FACILITIES O Z O-6 L.H.PETERS September 18 , 1985 R C ZIMMERMAN PASSISTANTS TO MANAGER D.R CABRERA CONTRACT AGENT Clean Pearland Organization P. 0. Box 1157 Pearland, Texas 77581 Gentlemen: Southern Pacific Transportation Company (SPTCo. ) takes pleasure in donating to you Caboose 1681 to be used in connection with your Clean Pearland organization. It will be necessary that you arrange with SPTCo. ' s authorized representatives for the time and manner in which same is to be picked up. As a part condition of this donation, you agree not to permit the said caboose to be used for any railroad related purposes. SPTCO. MAKES NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE FITNESS OF SAID CABOOSE FOR USE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER. Insofar as it lawfully may, Clean Pearland Organization agrees to release, defend and indemnify SPTCo. from and against all liability, cost and expense for injuries to or death of persons and damage to or destruction of property, arising or resulting in any manner whatsoever in connection with said caboose, whether or not caused or contributed to by any negligent act or omission, active, passive or otherwise, of SPTCo. Mr. R. S . Hatfield, Jr. , Superintendent at 913 Franklin St. , Houston, TX 77002 , will be furnished a copy of this letter and you should contact him to coordinate pick up of the caboose. Clean Pearland -2- 020-6 Organization If the above is agreeable to you, please indicate your acceptance on the attached copy of this letter and return to Mr. Hatfield. Very truly yours , AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED THIS day of , 1985. CLEAN PEARLAND ORGANIZATION By (Title) r Southern Pacific Transportation Mr. W. C. Hoenig Vice President Purchasing One Market Plaza San Francisco, California 94105 Mr. Tony Aleman Southern Pacific Transportation Public Relations Manager P. O. Box 1319 Houston, Texas 77251 Mr. Rick Albracht Southern Pacific Transportation One Market Plaza San Francisco, California 94105 Mr. Robert W. Taggart Southern Pacific Transportation Public Relations One Market Street San Francisco, California 94105 Mr. W. L. Martin Southern Pacific Transportation P. O. Box 1319 Houston, Texas 77251 Houston Division Superintendent Southern Pacific Transportation Company 913 Franklin Ave., P. O. Box 1319, Houston, Texas 77251 713-223-6318 W. L. Martin Superintendent Houston Division August 27 , 1985 602 Mrs. Stella Roberts, President Clean Pearland P. O. Box 1157 Pearland, Texas 77581 Dear Mrs. Roberts: Thank you for the copy of your July 30th letter to Mr. Hoenig of our San Francisco Office. While we have not officially heard from Mr. Hoenig, we have undertaken some action locally by submitting necessary paperwork and attempting to locate a suitable caboose for donation to Clean Pearland. Again, please understand that we must wait for final approval and authorization from Mr. Hoenig ' s office; however, we will do what we can to assist you on a local basis until a final decision is forthcoming from California. Sincerely , W. L. i artin JMP/jv cc:. C. E. Day - Englewood Southern Pacific Transportation Company Southern Pacific Building • One Market Plaza • Room 977 • San Francisco,California 94105 W.C.HOENIG R.P.ALBRACHT VICE PRESIDENT-PURCHASING J.R.CINO M. P.LARA G.H. A K. LEE GENERALAL PURCHASING&MATERIALS MANAGER August 21, 1985 H.W. MEEDON P.R. LHERMITTE PURCHASING MANAGERS R.R.BERNDT R.p.ARMSTRONG GENERAL PURCHASING MANAGERS ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER D.E. NEWELL MANAGER-PURCHASING• MATERIAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS W.T.GRAVELLE TRAFFIC MANAGER TELEPHONE REFERENCE NUMBER 602.2 Clean Pearland P. 0. Box 1157 Pearland, TX 77581 Attn: Stella Roberts Dear Ms. Roberts: Regards to your letter requesting a donation of a caboose. I am referring your letter over to our Public Relations Department here in San Francisco. Any donations made by Southern Pacific Transportation Company must be approved by this department. Thank you for your letter. Yours truly, R. P. ALBRACV cc: Mr. R. W. Taggert Attn: Mr. G. Pera 0CI" s � � o 0D P. O. Box 1157 • Pearland, Texas 77581 • 485-2411 July 30, 1985 Mr. W. C. Hoenig Vice President Purchasing Southern Pacific Transportation One Market Plaza San Francisco, California 94105 Dear Sir: Our " Clean Pearland " organization which is certified under The Keep America Beautiful System is anxious to obtain a railroad caboose to be placed in conjunction with our Chamber of Commerce building in the new City Complex. As may be seen by photographs enclosed, the Chamber building is the original Pearland Santa Fe depot built in late 1800's, which was moved in 1980 and restored by local citizens. There is presently a Committee working to have the building declared an Historical Landmark. The depot is located on City of Pearland property and Clean Pearland with all volunteer help and contributions is planning and planting a Sesquicentennial garden which will be initially a combination flower/trees and vegetable garden, but ultimately will serve as a " green space " for the new three story 35,000 square foot City Hall to be constructed in 1986. Adjacent to the City Hall property is our newly built Community Center which presently houses our Library, Parks Department and meeting rooms for community organizations. Clean Pearland, a non-profit organization as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, has received enthusiastic support from a large segment of our community and has received recognition at the local, county, state and national level for achievement in improving quality of life in our community. In the three years since inception " Clean Pearland " has won: • Mr. W. C. Hoenig Vice President Purchasing Southern Pacific Transportation Page - 2 - 1. National award from Keep America Beautiful (KAB) for KAB week activities. 2. Twice won Keep Brazoria County Beautiful Assocation award. 3. The Governor's Achievement Award and the Award of Excellence was awarded Pearland by Beautify Texas Council (BTC). The Chamber building will ultimately become a museum and we are anxious to beautify the present depot with an authentic caboose. It is our understanding that several of these units are available at the Inglewood Yard on Liberty Road in Houston (coincidentally Liberty Dr. is name of Pearland Street on which Chamber of Commerce is located - leads to Liberty Park (largest Pearland Park). In connection with this project we have several questions, to wit: Would it be possible to have one of these units donated to an organization such as ours for the intended use ? If donation is not possible what would be the sale price ? For matter of record T. E. Cory Transportation Co. has offered to move a unit to Pearland at no cost and Reliable Painting and Contracting has agreed to sandblast and paint a unit. The caboose will be placed on bed of ties and will rest on track. We would paint it with the Southern Pacific color code, with or without name as your firm desires. By copy of this letter we are advising everyone that we have talked to as regards our request and " thank you " in advance for your prompt attention and assistance in accomplishing this project. We hopefully await your response. Please contact me at (713) 485-2464 regarding this matter. Sincerely, Stella Roberts President Clean Pe • cc: Mr. W. L. Martin Mr. Robert W. Taggart Mr. Rick Albracht �- e Mr. Tony Aleman