5/21/2012 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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1 Board of Selectrnen Minutes M!X 21, 2012 APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS: Public Hearinq;.-Private to Public Road Conversion of Smdy Eox Drive, Hill Lane: The Board of Selectmen opened the Public Nearing to consider the adoption of proposed Town road layouts for Sandy Pox eve and Fox Hill Road. The Hearing notice as duly advertised was read aloud into the record. It vas disclosed the total betterment $87, . . The maximum cost to be borne by 19 property owners i $4,599.74. It was disclosed the betterment can be paid up front or spread over a 20 year period. The estimated interest charge is % Sheila Arnold, Sandy Fox Drive indicated that additional homes should be assessed a betterment. The Beard of Selectmen reviewed a map Vnth the irate ested homeowners detailing the scope of the intended project, and the 1 homes to be assessed a betterment. The project does not run the entire length of Fox Hill Road. 1f the entire length of Fox Hill load is included in the taking, a new petition is required, and the cost estimate would be modified. When asked of the Habitat for Humanity homes in the subject area, it was disclosed the homes are not exempt from the betterment assessment. It was noted that a second petition is required from 50%of the property.owners to move the conversion forward to Town fleeting. The dealmne is the first Monday in July for the October 2012 Town Meeting. Discussion followed regarding future Water District lines. It was noted that this matter would be reviewed with the water District prior to the commencement of. any work. When asked of the advantage of the Ton adopting the roads, it was noted when roads are adopted,the Town is responsible for all future maintenance of roads which includes the cleaning of catch basins,and necessary repairs. Being no further comment,the Board motioned to close the Public Hearing, E