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<br />Ms. McGovern asked what guidelines the Odd Fellows organization is required to follow. <br /> <br />Mr. Sloan responded that different statutes govern the Odd Fellows. His understanding <br />is that there are too few members to handle the property. <br /> <br />Ms. McGovern asked if Mr. Sloan were recommending the City purchase the site. <br /> <br />Mr. Sloan responded that the purchase would allow it to become more park-like in the <br />future, with more maintenance. <br /> <br />Ms. McGovern commented that the site appeared to have significant risks for <br />improvements. <br /> <br />Mayor Hosterman asked if the cemetery were currently registered as historical and if <br />such designation would be helpful to the property. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky asked about the risks should the City not take it over. <br /> <br />Mr. Sloan responded that should no organization run the cemetery, he believed the City <br />would have to deal with the property since it is within city limits. He stated that a cemetery <br />district could be formed, but this can be difficult. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky commented that a pioneer cemetery means that the family is responsible <br />for taking care of their plot(s). <br /> <br />Mr. Sloan commented that most homeowner insurance policies cover this care. <br /> <br />Mr. Thorne asked about combining the cemetery with a museum, with oversight with a <br />common board. <br /> <br />Mr. Fialho stated that a pioneer cemetery could still be an option; he commented on the <br />historical infrastructure in place and involvement by the Catholic Diocese. <br /> <br />Ms. McGovern asked how many plots remain to be sold. <br /> <br />Mr. Sloan estimated between 100-150. <br /> <br />Mr. Thorne asked if the pioneer group would be willing to fundraise for the property in <br />order for the site to become an historic site. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky commented on the $104,000 identified for maintenance costs. Mr. Sloan <br />identified several improvements, which need to be made. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky asked for clarification on the process and decision-making timeline and if <br />the matter could come back to the Council during the summer and still meet the timeline; he <br />stated that he believes it is problematic to keep extending the issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Fialho clarified what is needed to move forward. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council <br />Minutes <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />05/02/06 <br />