10/21/1996 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 4 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 21, 1996 COMhEaUCATIQNS AND CORRES PONDENCE�, Communication from residents of Deer CrQ.asng_ Selectman Caffyn requested the Board respond to the letters received from residents of Deer Crossing with regards to area traffic problems. She suggested to schedule a Public Hearing to further address this matter with concerned citizens. It was noted that the Director of Public works and Chief of Police are currently addressing entrances and egresses in response to area traffic concerns. *Future agenda item as information develops. Barnstable County Assemblv of Delegates: Selectman Caffyn indicated that town representatives to the County Legislature show little interest in re-election. only three of the fifteen Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates have returned nomination papers aside from potential write-in candidates seeking election. It was noted that the Assembly reviews county budgets,including those of the Cape Cod Commission, and Cape Cod Economic Development Council. Selectman Caffyn recommended the Board address this matter Education Reform Act; Selectman Caffyn was appointed to the State's Foundation Budget Review Commission, which is reviewing the funding formula under the Education Reform Act. Selectman Caffyn will represent the Cape and the Islands, and was appointed by the Governor on October 7, 1996. Rel ati n of Sampson's Mill Road: Selectman Caffyn requested an update on the proposed relocation of Sampson's Mill Road. Based upon the input received from area residents, we are not actively considering the relocation of this road informed Mr. whritenour. It was noted that the Public works Economic Development Program grant is under current analysis. The Board of Selectmen will have input into the process, and approve the final grant application. Selectman Caffyn recommended the Board submit a letter of response to the area residents with regards to this concern.