Rail Correspondence

Parr, Adam
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Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 12:58 PM
To: 'Mary Cole'
Cc: Mark Bissell; Marcie Respass
Subject: RE:4725 Bell Ballance farm
Mary
Thank you for the response.APVA is closing on the property any day now (supposedly today) and will own both sides of the
track.As soon as the closing occurs I will have the owner sign the forms and email them to you. Is there a way that the owner
can pay electronically? If so,I will find out how they would like to send payment and let you know.
Best Regards,
David KIebitz
From: Mary Cole<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,January 22, 2021 12:38 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Mark Bissell <[e-mail]>; Marcie Respass<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: 4725 Bell Ballance farm
David,
My apologies. I must have overlooked your previous email. It appears that the applications and plans are in
order to submit for processing.
There is only one other question that I can think of at this time. If APVA, Inc. is not the land owner of the
property that this crossing will connect (both sides of the track) we will need to have something in writing from
the land owner(s) authorizing APVA, Inc. the use of the land to access the crossing requested to be installed.
I can accept the forms and plans electronically but will need to know if you will be mailing in the check(s). I
work every other week in the office so in the event an overnight package will be submitted, please give me a
heads up so I can have someone look out for it on my out-of-the-office week.
Thanks,
Mary Cole
Real Estate Manager
Genesee&Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 270
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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Sent: Friday,January 22, 2021 12:01 PM
To: Mary Cole<[e-mail]>
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Cc: Mark Bissell <mark@ bissellprofessionalgroup.com>; Marcie Respass<admin@ bissellprofessionalgroup.com>
Subject: FW: 4725 Bell Ballance farm
Good afternoon,Ms. Cole
I am following up to make sure you received my prior email below and the attachments. Our client is anxious to get this
submitted and is likely going to pay the additional fee for an express review.My goal is to try to give you everything you need
with the first submission.I look forward to hearing back.
Best Regards,
David KIebitz
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Sent:Thursday,January 14, 20212:41 PM
To: 'Mary Cole' <[e-mail]>
Cc: Mark Bissell <mark@ bissellprofessionalgroup.com>; Marcie Respass<admin@ bissellprofessionalgroup.com>
Subject: RE: 4725 Bell Ballance farm
Good afternoon Ms. Cole,
I hope you are doing well and enjoyed the holidays!
I am following up to the previous correspondence below with the attached unsigned completed copies of the Grade Crossing
Application,Right of Entry Application and related project design drawings.
Included on Sheet 3 of the drawings are a detailed plan inset,construction notes and details regarding the proposed
modification of an existing gravel farm road crossing to an asphalt roadway crossing.
Since we submit these applications so infrequently,I was hoping you would be able to provide a cursory review these
documents and let me know if any additional general information will be needed and/or if there is an immediate concern with
the proposal. Our client is likely going to request an express review and it would be great to correct anything you may see
now,rather than after the application is made.
Also,just so I can confirm to our client,the application fees appear to be following:
• Crossing and Entry Applications: $4,500
• Expedited Processing: $2,500
Total = $7,000
I thank you for your time and assistance in this matter and if you have any questions or need additional information,please do
not hesitate to ask.I look forward to hearing back from you.
Best Regards,
David M. Klebitz,PE
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From: Mary Cole<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday,July 13, 2020 12:35 PM
To: Mark Bissell <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'David Klebitz' <davek@bisselI profession algroup.com>; 'Marcie Respass' <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: 4725 Bell Ballance farm
Mark,
Attached is the grade crossing application for your convenience. As stated, it would be best to have the plans
provided along with the application so engineering can review and address any issues if needed prior to the
time needed for the crossing to be ready to go. Just to reiterate the railroad does have a list of contractors that
are approved for installations of crossings. Using one of the approved contractors will reduce the need for your
own contractor going through the process of being approved.
Below is the link to our website that will give you guidance for the application process:
https://gwrr.com/real estate/grade crossings
Right of Entry process (for contractor) :
https://gwrr.com/real estate/accessing property
I mis-spoke regarding the grading specs being on the website. I have attached examples of plans to help with
your plan preparation. Depending on the volume and size of the trucks that will be using the crossing, the
engineering department can specify if an aggregate, asphalt, or concrete crossing will be required.
Road crossing application can be forwarded to me at the address below my name. The check can be made out
to Maryland Midland Railway for the application and engineering fees.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mary Cole
Real Estate Manager
Genesee&Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 270
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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From: Mark Bissell <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday,June 29, 2020 10:06 AM
To: Mary Cole<[e-mail]>
Cc: 'David Klebitz' <[e-mail]>; 'Marcie Respass' <[e-mail]>
Subject:4725 Bell Ballance farm
Good morning Mary,
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I am attaching an aerial that shows the property we are working with that I mentioned in the voice message this
morning. The aerial notes the two existing farm crossings. Our plan would involve utilizing the northern crossing and
abandoning the southern crossing on this property.
I understand there will be a formal review process, but if you would please call me, I would like to discuss the general
plan before we start the application process.
Thank you,
Mark S.Bissell,PE
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