3/30/2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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S Board of Selectmen x Minutes March 30, 2009 Order for Bettement Assessment-Melissa Avenue, Jones Lakewood Drive Juniper Drive,Linden Road Ma le Street: The above referenced Order for Betterment Assessment was reviewedby the Selectmen for execution. In accordance with the assessment, said road shall cost $332,755.48. A proportionate share of the cost to each parcel is listed on the attached Schedule A. The parcels as listed are assessed a betterment cost of$3,,616.94 and $1,,808.40 respectively. Several residents of the Lakewood Homeowners Association were in attendance for discussion purposes. Kathleen Lynch, President of the association discussed specific concerns addressed in her letter of March o, 2009 to the Board of Stlectmen and Town Manager. Issues of concerns include; he lc1 of drainage on.Lakewood Drive,the pooling of grater in front of 90 Lakewood give and the subsequent repair of the. road, questions regarding the assessment amongst the landowners,the easement issue related to Melissa Avenue and if the roads have been constructed in accordance with the plans as referenced at the May 1, 2006 S Town Meeting. Catherine Laurent responded to the above referenced questions. IVIS. Laurent indicated that additional drainage in the low point was added to Lakewood give. With regard ,to 90 Lakewood, Ms. Laurent stated she was not aware of the pooling of water. The area was noted to lack topography. As a result, the road was not crowned,but a slight adjustment was made after the final course of asphalt. Ms. Laurent indicated she would continue to monitor this concern. The easement issues with Melissa Avenue were addressed and the assessment divided amongst the landowners is appropriately reflected in the betterment assessment. Lastly,the road 's constructed in accordance with the Town"s policies and procedures relative to road construction. Several questions arose regarding the betterment assessment as it pertains to the maximum allowable charge. During the hearing-process,past. minutes reflect different estimations. It was noted the estimate was modified as a result of a change in the Melissa Road cul-de-sac. Town Meeting in May 2006 voted the total assessment cost of$332,760. It was agreed the Selectmen would further review the information for clarification purposes. The matter would a planed on the April 13th � agenda for continued review.