(rshsdepot) Cleburne, TX

[Bernie Wagenblast <brwagenblast_@_comcast.net>]

Depot fate remains uncertain

By: Rob Fraser, Times-Review WriterFebruary 27, 2002

The future of the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railroad Depot is still uncertain
following last night's Cleburne City Council meeting.
Building owner Dan Roberts submitted to the council a proposal to have the
March 1 demolition of the building delayed.
The proposal stated prefabricated trusses to span the 26 foot by 26 foot
existing building would be installed along with a metal roofing to dry in
the roof area; all the window and door openings that now exist will be
boarded up with plywood; and all missing brick will be replaced and the
remaining part of the building will be repainted.
The proposal said the work would be done by Walter McDaniel of Glen Rose for
$1,500, with one half up front, upon the approval or permitting by the city,
and then the balance due upon completion.
The work would start March 15 and be completed by May 1, according to the
proposal.
Roberts seemed to be a little shocked when he was informed by Mayor Tom
Hazlewood, City Manager Chester Nolen and acting city attorney Wade Adkins
that the council could not take action on the proposal since his
presentation to the council was not an action item but a presentation.
He said he had the impression, following a conversation with Nolen earlier
in the month, that the council could take action to delay the March 1
demolition to give Roberts time to get the work done.
Following the meeting, Fire Chief Client Ishmael, who also heads the
Building and Standards Commission, said unless he is otherwise "notified by
my boss [Nolen], demolition is set" for 9 a.m. Friday.

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railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org

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