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16 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 15, 2015 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS: Public Hearing: Private to Public Road Conversion of Annawon Road, Canonchet Avenue, Crow Road, Huron Avenue, Metacom Road, Mohawk Road, Oneida Avenue, Seneca Avenue, Wamsutta Road, Wessagusset Avenue: (continued) An Annawon Road resident asked about the proposed the timetable for the conversion. The Director of Public Works stated that assuming the project moves forward to October Town Meeting, the worst roads would be identified, and the Town would make some improvements this fall. However, most of the work would be done in the spring. Responding to a question regarding road widening, Ms. Laurent indicated the Town is proposing to obtain a width of approximately 20'. It was stated the betterment is a maximum fee to be spread over a 20 year period. The 5% interest fee would decrease as payments are made. It is also possible for a resident to pay the betterment in full if it is so desired. A resident of Metacom Road stated that his road is not worth the assessment. An owner of two lots indicated he is subject to two betterments. An attorney from Falmouth representing a client residing on 16 Metacom Road presented a photograph of a cleared area between two houses. It was stated the path is the only frontage his client has on the property. It was explained in looking at the map, it appears the area is referenced as a paper-street. It was noted the deed states the owner has recreational access to the water. If he cannot use the property, it would affect his rights. A resident asked for a copy of the petition, letters from residents or person from public safety who has recommended the road conversion. The Town Manager responded by stating the statute allows the Board of Selectmen to make recommendations to the legislative body Town Meeting in the best interest of public safety. The Mashpee Fire Department has had some difficulties in this area with respect to response for public safety. It was disclosed there is no residential petition. As a reminder, the Board of Selectmen indicated that two public hearings were held regarding this matter. The first hearing was held at the Senior Center several years ago. It was held in the same process, at the end of the meeting the Board of Selectmen determined the matter would not be brought forth to Town Meeting. A second Public Hearing with respect to this regard was held at the Mashpee Town Hall approximately two years. Area resident, Mr. Cook, agreed this is the third meeting. It began with a $2500 estimate at one time when all the roads were on the list. Two years ago the betterment estimate increased to $7000, now it is $13,000. Mr. Cook suggested the Town come back with a better price and possibly review the other roads as well. Margie Phillips a resident of Huron Avenue asked about the drainage, and if the problem lies with drainage, why is the Town paving all of the roads.