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Board reviews state roundabout plan, questions low land appraisal and discusses fence and shed compensation
Summary
Board members reviewed state roundabout plans and an updated appraisal (appraisal search dated 05/18/2026), questioned a low $4-per-square-foot valuation, and were told the state will provide $1,530 toward moving a shed and funds for fencing labor and materials.
Board members and staff discussed the state's proposed roundabout and related right‑of‑way acquisition, including changes to approaches and potential effects on parking and bus routing. The chair said the state would not perform the construction work but would provide money for the district to hire contractors; board members urged the state to return with improved land‑value numbers after a slow initial offer.
Presenter reported that Mason confirmed the appraiser conducted an updated comparable sale search on 05/18/2026. The board said the $4‑per‑square‑foot figure they were initially offered looked low compared with local comparables. Presenter said the state agreed to add $1,530 to cover travel/time for moving a shed and that fencing labor and materials would be covered; the presenter said additional work such as concrete or a taller fence would depend on negotiations and available funds.
Board members also addressed safety features the designer proposed, noting limited space for certain rails and that rumble strips were likely unsuitable due to noise. A sanitary survey/inspection letter from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was reviewed; board members said the system is 'clean,' no immediate action was needed, and DEQ may offer financial assistance for recommended items.
