1993-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Page 4 MINUTES • TUESDAY. JUNE 22 , 1993 COLEMAN & SONS APPRAISAL GROUP: Mr. Coleman recommended the Town research the title abstract . ( land court title exam) He also noted that an engineer is necessary and a botanist should accompany the appraiser to walk the two properties . Mr. Coleman spoke highly of Mr. O 'Leary ' s firm. He has suggested the committee consider employing two firms to represent Mashpee . (Coleman and O 'Leary) Uniform standards of appraisal practices require; plot plans of properties involved , topographical mapping, aerial photographs and access to the properties informed Mr. Coleman. A registered letter must be issued to each property owner formally notifying them of the intent and purpose of the site visit related Mr. Coleman. They are given an opportunity to select a set time to review the property with the appraiser . Mr. Coleman recommended to not appropriate a sum of money on the Town Meeting Warrant. If the taking is less, the owner can use the Town document on the issue of credibility informed • Mr. Coleman . Mr. Coleman recommended to combine all cost factors into one lump sum for appropriation. This would include; the engineering fee ' s , appraisal fees and eminent domain figures. 5 : 58 p.m. JOHN D. HEAPHY APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES: John D. Heaphy was present to discuss the appraisal process. Mr. Heaphy indicated that he is familiar with eminent domain procedures . He has been an employed appraiser for thirty- four years . Mr. Heaphy began his own business in 1987 . Mr. Heaphy indicated that he is able to submit a ballpark appraisal to meet the September deadline for October Town Meeting. The Town should conduct their own title abstract and engineering noted Mr. Heaphy. He was not able to judge his ability to fall within the spending cap of the committee without review of the land and plans. •