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8 • Board Selectmen Minutes June 19, 2006 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Public Hearine—Road Conversion—Wintergreen:. The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing on the private to public road conversion of Wintergreen Road, as shown on plans entitled Easement Taking and Layout Plan of Wintergreen Drive prepared by Eagle Surveying, Inc. dated December 21, 2005. The Hearing notice was read aloud in accordance to posting procedures and requirements. The Director's of the Public Works Department were in attendance to discuss the conversion with the Board and interested public. It was disclosed, the maximum estimated cost to be bome by the 23 property owners is $3,187.05. Road conversion procedures require a second petition signed by 501/6 of the homeowners prior to placement on the Town Meeting warrant. The deadline for placement on the October 2006 warrant is 7/10/06. • The Selectmen opened the Hearing to solicit comment. Michael Mullen, 9 Wintergreen Road asked about the betterment procedure. It was noted the actual cost of the intended betterment is not known until all work is completed. The construction cost would not exceed the betterment quotation. Mr. Mullen also asked about the existing new signage. It was noted that if the new signage conforms to compliance requirements,the new signs and posts would not have to be replaced. Louis Falcone asked when the betterment process began and of the benefits to make the road a public way. It was disclosed a petition was received in October of 1995 containing 50%of the property owner's signatures. Upon completion, the Town would be responsible for all maintenance on the road. Work in addition to snow plowing would include catch basin cleaning,crack filling, and pot hole repair, etc. Being no further comment,the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing. Motion made by Selectman Cook to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Myers. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. •