6/18/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 18, 2018 Public Hearing: Private to Public Road Conversion: Pierre Vernier Drive Katian Wa • and Gunter's Lane Pimlico Hei hts : The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing to discuss the private to public road conversion of Pierre Vernier Drive, Katian Way and Gunter's Lane (Pimlico Heights), a process initiated by the residents. The Hearing notice was read into the record in accordance with posting requirements. Catherine Laurent, the Director of Public Works was in attendance to address any questions related to the road taking process. The estimated betterment cost, a maximum allowable charge to be borne by each of the 35 property owners is $14,027.25, The total estimated conversion is $467,425. To move forward with the road conversion, it is required that an article be placed on the Town Meeting Warrant if a second petition is received by at least 51% of the affected property owners. The deadline for the second petition to meet requirements for the October 2018 Town Meeting is July 9, 2018. The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Hearing to solicit comment. Mark McGuire of 14 Katian Way asked if this is a complete rebuilding of the road. In response, the DPW Director indicated that yes, the project would be a complete reconstruction of the road as there are some issues with drainage. The project would include the installation of additional drainage structures. Construction requirements would rebuild the risers that would bring the grade of the road to service level. Lisa Parenteau a resident of 28 Gunters Lane asked about the time frame for the work to begin and for the betterment to be assessed. The Director of Public Works responded by stating work would commence in the spring of 2019, and the betterment would not be assessed until all work is complete. In the process, the actual expenditure is presented to the Board of Selectmen for approval of the betterment. The estimate includes additional monies to allow for increases in costs, however, the betterment will be the actual cost. Ms. Parenteau indicated there is an existing berm to maintain the separation between the Towns of Mashpee and Sandwich as there is a potential for speeding. She asked if residents are allowed input into the process. Ms. Laurent indicated there is no plan to reestablish any road connection into the Town of Sandwich and there is no benefit to open the access road into the Town of Sandwich. Jason Streebel, Town of Mashpee Assessor indicated in the process,the betterment is submitted to his office, and the amount is forwarded to the Tax Collector. If the betterment is paid in full within 30 days, there are no interest fees. Residents have the ability to determine how they wish to pay for the betterment. The cost can be assumed for up to 20 years. In the year 2020, residents would begin paying the betterment. If a resident opts to select the option to pay a 20 year increment payment, a 5% interest fee is included in the betterment cost. Susan Oslin, a resident of the Town of Sandwich spoke on behalf of her sister, a resident of Gunters Lane. Ms. Oslin indicated her sister does not want the road to go through to the Town of Sandwich as it has been determined the road cannot handle increased traffic.