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3 <br /> Mashpee Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> May 23, 2022 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Public Hearing: Canonchet Avenue: <br /> The Select Board opened the Public Hearing on the private to public road conversion of Canonchet Avenue <br /> as shown on plans entitled"Canonchet Avenue Road" in Mashpee dated January 27, 2022 and prepared by <br /> Cape & Islands Engineering. The Hearing notice was read into the record to adhere to posting procedures. <br /> This is the first petition in the two-step petition process. The estimated and maximum betterment cost <br /> including construction, processing and interest is $227,965.50. The maximum total cost to be borne by (8) <br /> property owners is $28,495.68. <br /> If the petitioners agree to move forward with the private to public road conversion,petition 42 should be <br /> submitted to the Office of the Town Manager/Select Board no later than Monday, July 11, 2022 for <br /> inclusion on the October 17, 2022 Town Meeting warrant. <br /> The Select Board opened the Hearing to solicit comment. <br /> Meredith Chadwick asked why all of the affected residents have not received the letter she received in the <br /> mail. It was disclosed the Office of the Town Manager/Select Board mailed certified letters to all property <br /> owners explaining the private to public road conversion process. If the residents chose to move forward <br /> with the road conversion, and wish to have an article on the October 2022 warrant it is necessary to submit <br /> a second petition by at least 50%+ 1 of the affected property owners before the deadline. <br /> Ms. Chadwick also asked why corner lots are not included in the betterment. In response it was indicated <br /> the betterment is based on the physical address of the property having frontage on Canonchet Avenue. <br /> Ms. Chadwick noted there are four homes on corner lots which would create a betterment for twelve <br /> property owners. Ms. Chadwick asked who determines a legal address and is it based on a driveway or the <br /> front door? <br /> In discussing cost assumptions Ms. Chadwick stated the expenses are high. It was noted that expenditures <br /> are incurred for developing a road layout plan. This includes engineering and recording fees. The project <br /> abuts wetlands and conservation requirements are included in the construction estimate. The estimate is <br /> consistent for one-year only. Thereafter,there are likely increases associated to project cost estimates. <br /> It was agreed that specifics regarding the betterment would be further addressed with Ms. Chadwick during <br /> normal business hours. <br /> Being no further comment the Select Board motioned as follows; <br /> Motion made by Selectman Sherman to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Weeden,yes <br /> Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none <br />