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f _ 5 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 22, 2008 APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS: DPW Director: Update on Town Road Projects: The Director of Public Works discussed road projects intended for completion during the remainder of this fiscal year. It was disclosed that work associated to the overlay of Equestrian Avenue has been completed. Preakness Lane and Pimlico Pond Road(from Preakness Lane to the Town Line west) scheduled for overlay and drainage repair in mid- September were completed last week. This week Chapter 90 work related to the reconstruction/drainage and sidewalk widening of Old Barnstable Road(from Lowell Road to Payamps Road) is scheduled to begin with completion of the binder course by the end of the month. In the spring of 2009,the final top course of pavement will be added to finish the project. Additional projects under Chapter 90 State road funding include the repair of drainage swales on Quinaquissett Avenue and reconstruction and drainage improvements to Asher's Path and Orchard Road. Asher's Path and Orchard Road are scheduled to be repaired in mid- October. Construction is expected to last two weeks. Orchard Road will remain open and signage will recommend drivers seek an alternative route. With regards to this project and the impact on Route 28,the Selectman requested that potential traffic delays be publicized. In an effort to advance future road taking projects, it was suggested the Board lift the eight-month moratorium on road conversions. It was noted the main issue relative to the thickness in pavement standards has been resolved and the Planning Board is presently revising the remainder of their regulations. Several of the Selectmen related concern with respect to the Town's financial responsibility for long term costs associated to the future maintenance of Town roads. It was suggested a policy be developed for the taking of roads. Ms. Laurent stated there is a healthy balance of Chapter 90 funds and the Town roads at present are in generally good condition.