01/08/2007 SELECT BOARD Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

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Public Hearing—Road Conversion—Regatta Drive and Crestview Circle continued A gentleman identified himself as a resident of Regatta questioned the $9,200. engineering costs. Joyce explained that if construction costs were put on account rather than going the betterment route they wouldn't have to go through all recording costs. The resident said that sounds logical and he didn't know they would have to register each lot. So, the question to ask is do they want to go through betterment process or pay right up front. Selectmen Cook reminded everyone that when there is a road taking there is a second petition that would have to be completed, signed by 50% of the homeowners, and would have to be filed by the second Monday in February, which is February 12, 2007, if they.want to go to May Town Meeting. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Public Hearin —Road Conversion—CaygRa Avenue: The Hearing Notice was read aloud in accordance with posting procedures. An outline of work to be performed by the Department of Public Works to bring the roads to standard was disclosed. Catherine Laurent, Assistant DPW Director, was present to discuss the project proposal. Town Manager Joyce Mason pointed out that on the betterment cost estimate 42 property owners were noted, but this has been changed to 41 property owners. Resident from 50 Cayuga Avenue asked how construction costs were estimated. Catherine Laurent responded to him that costs were expected to be FY2009. Catherine explained they have current year costs and estimate for inflation in arriving at these estimated costs. The resident said this is double what Algonquin paid. Catherine responded that pavement costs have doubled. Also, it was mentioned that when Algonquin road taking was being done it was proposed to the residents of Cayuga to consider road conversion but they overwhelming rejected the road taking. During the discussion questions arose as to correct number of property owners who will share the burden of the betterment costs. Some property owners may own more than one lot and if petitioned they'd have to sign for each lot owned. Town Manager Joyce Mason will go back and verify the information, will provide figures so property owners can decide, and will place on January 22, 2007 Board of Selectmen Meeting Agenda Resident of 27131 Cayuga Avenue said he built his house 12 years ago and this is the first letter he ever got. He said town would have to come up with a better plan.