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6 <br /> Select Board <br /> Minutes <br /> May 20, 2024 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> Public Hearins_a: Private to Public Road Conversion: Watson Drive: <br /> The Select Board opened the Public Hearing to address the private to public road conversion of Watson Drive in <br /> Mashpee as shown on plans entitled"Road Taking Plan Watson Drive" dated January 23, 2024, and prepared by <br /> Cape&Islands Engineering. <br /> After receiving the first petition a cost analysis was conducted. Notice was sent to the property owners to disclose <br /> the maximum estimated cost for the road taking. The total is$197,920. This represents a cost of$16,493.33 for <br /> each property owner. <br /> The Select Board opened the hearing to solicit comment. <br /> Steve McDonald of 30 Watson drive,the lead petitioner for the project indicated there lacks a homeowners <br /> association to share costs. With the upcoming sewer project there is concern as to how this would affect the <br /> residents who want to ensure the road is adequately maintained. <br /> Demetrius Becrelis a resident of 12 Watson Drive indicated he is support with the comments as identified by Mr. <br /> McDonald, and favors Town support for this project. <br /> Elaine Frontero of 12 Watson Drive offered her opinions stating there are drainage issues to address. Although it <br /> is costly, it is hopeful the project would move forward in an expeditious manner. Street lights would also be an <br /> added benefit in this area. <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 Wyman-Colombo. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes <br /> Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Wyman-Colombo,yes Opposed, none <br /> It was disclosed that a second petition is required to be signed by at least 50%+ 1 of the affected property owners, <br /> and must be received by the Office of the Select Board/Town Manager by Monday,July 8, 2024 to allow for <br /> placement on the October 2024 Town Meeting warrant. <br /> With respect to drainage,the Director of Public Works indicated the project involves sizable drainage as reflected <br /> in the estimate which would also require an additional easement to provide for the added work. New drainage is <br /> proposed at all catch basin locations. <br />