6/28/2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

Home Browse Search

5 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 28, 2010 Public Foran—Proposed Conversion of private to Town-owned Roads: (continued) Regarding the process,the Selectmen indicated the public forum is a method to determine the pro's'and con's of the proposed road conversions. If approved,the outcome will be determined by a vote of Town fleeting. The earliest date of the next Town Meeting is M y of 201 L When asked of the No Plow List, copies are available in the office of the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. Pheasant Run resident asked why they are being assessed when everyone drives through Cape Drive. i Beechwood Road resident John Hartman stated that he recently moved to f lashpee. The road is in disrepair. when he called the Town with regards to the road condition,he was unaware the cost would be $11,171.00. In his opinion,the cost is quite high and he invited his neighbors to jai in to t fix the road. resident of Hemlockgive indicated the road lacks proper drainage. Vere are potholes and the road is an ice sheet "in winter. He asked if funds have been set aside from the general contractor to repair the roads. The Selectmen were unclear if the bond has been released. It was agreed the Planning Board would be consulted with respect to this regard. It was i also noted the Town would be willing to conduct road repairs if the presidents offer payment for the cost of materials. With regards to a betterment cost, it was disclosed that a resident has the option to pay the charge in full or spread the payment over 20 years. The monies are reflected on the tax bill which incurs a 5%interest fee, a figure deter-nine l by MGL for road betterments. One resident asked if there are federal grant finds available to assist with the costs associated to the conversion process. Carleton Meredith stated that he resides on a road that is in perfectly good condition. His motto is"if it isn't broke,then don't fix it''.