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12 August 21, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS I= 19 . ......... . .... . . ........... . Work Road: NMI, This is the first Hearing of a two-part process. The estimated cost of the project including construction, processing and interest paid over a 20-year period is $2,899,428. The cost to be borne by 157 property owners is $18,468. Dennis Balzarini; 176 Whippoorwill Circle indicated he is against the taking. In support to those on a fixed income Mr. Balzarini stated this is too much for the residents to absorb. In his opinion, Mr. Balzarini stated the roads aren't bad and could be repaired in-house. It was -noted that a total of 51 % of the property owners are required to submit an additional petition that would move forward to To Meeting for the conversion, Bill Lundberg indicated if the Totakes over the roadways, the payment can be spread over a 20-year period at 5% interest. The total amount as projected includes interest. The average cost is approximately $900 per year. A resident of Manitoba Road asked if the reconstruction would include the two miles of Wills Work Road. For clarification, the Director of Public Works indicated the project does not include any improvements to Wills Work Road. A resident from Nehoiden Road voiced support of the petition, It was noted the 9-board members of the association are in favor. This information will be presented to the association. Mr. Balzarini indicated there are 151 members in the association. The association has not voted on this matter. Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works reaffirmed that at least 5 1 % of the homeowners would be required to sign the second petition in support of the road conversion moving forward. The information that is presented tonight is on the estimate itself This is the maximum cost to be bome by the 157 property owners. Jim Purcell of Whippoorwill Road asked what is the best interest for the Town from a planning standpoint. In response it was stated if the Town takes over the road, the Town would maintain the roads. This includes plowing, sweeping, drainage, infrastructure, cracksealing, etc, The incurred costs are paid for by the taxpayer.