08-07-1989 Public Hearing MinutesTOWN OF OTSEGO A Public Hearing ori the proposed
COUNTY OF WRIGHT bituminous surfacing of Nashua Ave.
TOWN OF OTSEGO from Co. 39 South to 85th St. was
held this 7th day of August 1989, at
7:00 P.M. Norman Freske, Chairman,
Douglas Lindenfelser and Floyd
Roden, Supervisors, Elaine Beatty,
Deputy Clerk, Jerome Perrault, Clerk, and Larry Koshak,
Engineer, were present.
The Hearing was called to order by Chairman Norman
Freske and he called up Engineer Larry Koshak to address the
Hearing. Mr. Koshak explained that he had done a feasibility
study of the proposed bituminous surfacing of Nashua Ave.
from Co. 39 to 85th St. and determined the estimated cost of
the project to be as follows:
Shaping and Grading
Aggregate base
Culvert cross pipes
Bituminous Surfacing
Turf establishment
Total Estimated
Construction Cost
Engineering, Legal,
Administrative
$ 7,438.00
20,100.00
3,600.00
50,462.00
1,200.00
$82,800.00
20,700.00
$103,500.00
The right of way for Nashua Ave. is 66 ft. There are 3
cross culverts under Nashua Ave. which will be replaced with
new culverts. Mr. Koshak said that plans are to use 6" of
base gravel, a 3" bituminous mat 24 ft wide with 2 ft.
shoulders. This would be classified as a 9 ton road with
proposed life of 15 to 20 years and would require seal
coating every 5 to 7 years.
Assuming that the township would pay half the project
cost and assess half the cost, a cost summary of the project
would be as follows:
Total Cost
Total Units assessed
Assessed cost per unit
Annual unit cost for 10
Assessed Cost
Township Share
$103,500.00
17
3,044.00
yrs 510.00
51,750.00
51,750.00
Mr. Koshak said that if the project proceeds, bids could
be received by Sept. 18 and the project completed this fall
with the exception of bank seeding.
The question was asked if the $510 assessment would be
each year for 10 years, the answer was yes unless the
assessment was paid in full within 30 days following the
assessment hearing.
John Anderson asked if the long culvert under Nashua
Ave. that extends to the drainage ditch about 100 ft. from
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the road would be replaced. Larry Koshak said that it would
be replaced and is included in the project cost. The
existing culvert is a 12 inch and would probably be replaced
with a 15 inch.
John Anderson said that the part of his property that
abuts Nashua Ave. is swampy and unbuildable, classified as a
designated wetland area and he would not benefit from the
bituminous road.
Cook, who owns the S.E. corner lot at the junction of
Co. 39 and Nashua Ave., said that he would not benefit from
the bituminous surfacing. The access driveway for his home
is off Co. 39.
Dennis McAlpine said that he does not live right on
Nashua Ave. but he would benefit from it and is willing to
pay his assessment.
Attorney William Radzwill explained that the Township
can only assess the amount it benefits the property owner.
In a case where the land is low and swampy, the Board would
have to make a judgement as to whether there is any benefit.
Blanche Barsody stated that the lot she owns that
borders Nashua Ave. is classified as unbuildable and that she
should not be aessed. The Board agreed that she should not
be assessed.
A Gtraw
vote was taken of the property owners present:
Yes Votes - 3
No Votes - 4
Seven of the property owners who signed the petition
requesting that Nashua Ave. be bituminous surfaced were not
present at the hearing.
Motion by Douglas Lindenfelser to adjourn the hearing
and postpone a decision on whether to do the project until
later date. Seconded by Floyd Roden, all Board Members
voted in favor of the motion.
ORMAN F. FRESKE, CHAIR -SUP.
IUGLAS LINDENFELSER, SUP.
LOYD RODEN, SUP.
ATTEST: JEROME PERRAULT, CLERK
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