Minutes of Transfer Station Committee -- October 9, 2003 5p.m.
In Attendance: Steve Maddock, Pete Bleyler, Ellen Barrett, Al Pryor, Pete MacDonald, Simon Carr
1. Steve & Pete Bleyler reported on their meeting with Jimmy & Patty Jenks regarding their sand pit.
a. The Jenks’s are amenable to the sale or lease/purchase of the pit. It was appraised by Bruce Taylor in Feb 2002. That appraisal primarily considered it as ‘buildable house lots’; it being difficult to appraise it against other possibilities such as commercial use. In effect, this is the highest possible appraisal and was for $460,000 for 9.6 acres. The town assessment is $23,900
b. If the town did not require the full extent, the Jenks would be amenable to a sub-division. In the event of the town taking the site, Jimmy would undertake at least the preparatory site work.
c. The town needs to have a separate appraisal undertaken.
2. The alternative site, along Route 10 should also be investigated
3. In view of the significant cost of both the town garage and a relocated transfer station, it is important that we hold a public meeting to present proposals, prior to the town meeting. Such proposals should cover both the full option and a fall-back minimum option.
4. Al is preparing a presentation of possible recycling options that we could be considering.
5. Next meeting: Wednesday October 15nd 4.00p.m. at Firestation for both site visits. Note change of location & time.
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