1972-03-09 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES29
MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON MARCH 9, 1972 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, IN THE CITY HALL, 2335 N. TEXAS AVENUE, PEARLAND, TEXAS AT 7:40 P. M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keller with the following present:
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The invocation was given by Mayor Keller.
Attorney Bobby J. Williams.
PURPOSE OF THE HEARING:
D. R. Keller
Cecil W. Griffin
E. A. Wasek
Carlton McComb
James 0. DeShazer
B. J. Frank
William E. Wolff
Bobby J. Williams
Dorothy L. Cook
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City
1. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company's request to remove
Agency from the City of Pearland.
2. Railroad Crossing at Knapp Road and Mykawa Road.
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RECOGNITION OF RAILROAD OFFICIALS PRESENT:
The following representative of the Railway Company were introduced to the audience.
E. L. Jordan, Special Representative of Executive Department - Dallas
M. W. Gibson, Trainmaster - Houston
A. N. Wade, Assistant Superintendent of Railway Company - Houston
B. W. Crocker, Depot Agent,;
OTHERS PRESENT:
R. J. Novosad, Don Gartmen, Gene E. Sanders, Boots Guillot, George Carter, Larry Loessin,
E. L. Jordan, Ginger Wasek, John Moore and D. H. Stratton.
QUESTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL:
This item on Agenda moved to position outlined below.
—`PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AGAINST THE SUBJECTS UNDER DISCUSSION:
Mayor Keller requested comments from the audience if anyone wished to speak against the
subjects under discussion. Mayor Keller advised that this _did-- not preclude a later comment
under the Question and Answer period. Mr. Gene Sanders stated that he wished to hear the
proposition of the Railway Company before making any comments -
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK FOR THE SUBJECTS UNDER b:ISCJSSICN
Mr. E L Jordan, Special Representative of Executive Department, Santa Fe -Railway Company
Mr. Jordan advised that the Railway Company was not moving out of the City of
Pearland and leaving the Pearland area "high and dry." What the Railway Company is
attempting to do is move the facility 5 miles north where the Company has just completed
a T. 0. F. C. facility. This is in the industrial area where 93% of business is obtained,
against 7% here in Pearland. Mr. Jordan advised that he had been authorized by the
Railway Company to offer the depot building to the City if Pearland wished to keep it.
The building would be given to the City, however, the City would have to move it off the
Railroad's property.
UESTIONS FROM THE COUNCIL:
Councilman McComb advised that in the Committee Meetings a more clear and concise explanation
was given as to the reason why the Agency was being moved and the type of service the
Pearland customers could expect when the Agency was moved. Councilman McComb requested
the officials to discuss this matter.
Mr. M. W. Gibson - Trainmaster
abl]eMr. Gibson advised that the consolidation of the industrial area and Pearland would
�'e Railway Company to afford to install equipment that will give them one of the finest
car location systems in the world. This move will not change the servi-p for the City
of Pearland customers in any way. The local rates will not be affected this move.
A discussion,which included questions and answers, regarding switching limits, cooperation
of the Railway Company with the City,and other subjects relating to the moving of the
Agency, was held.
DISCUSSION OF RAILROAD CROSSING AT KNAPP AND MYKAWA ROAD:
A discussion was held with the Railway officials regarding the need for a signal at
the grade crossing on Knapp near Mykawa road. Several persons from Brookside Village
expressed their feelings on the need for this signal.
Mr. Jordan stated that under S. B. 183, the Railway Companies only participate 10% of
the cost of installing such signals. The 90% balance would have to be financed through
State participation or local funds. This S. B. 183 was adopted by the Legislature in
1971.
Mayor Keller read into the records a letter dated September 17;.1970 from E. E. Baker,
Superintendent of the A. T. & S. F. regarding installation of flashing light signals at
this crossing. Mr. Baker outlined in this letter that the cost would be approximately
$11,369.00 and that the A. T. & S. F. -was not requesting the City to bear the entire
cost but was hopeful that the City would be able to participate to some extent in the
cost.
The formation of a Committee from Brookside, Pearland and the Railway Company was
discussed.
ADJOURN:
All persons present were given an opportunity to be heard and the meeting was adjourned.
Time of adjournment - 9:45 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected this day of % 1972.
Attest
' City Secretary Mayor