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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes June 20, 2005 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Public Hearing-Cranberry Ridge Road: Selectman Green opened the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed Town road layout as shown on a plan entitled"Easement Taking and Layout Plan of Cranberry Ridge Road"prepared by Eagle Surveying, Inc. and dated November 17,2000. The Hearing notice in accordance to posting requirements was read aloud by the Town Manager. Greg Taylor, Director of Public Works was present to discuss the estimated cost of the roadway acceptance to be borne by the abutting property owners with the Board of Selectmen and interested residents. An estimate for FY06 was presented in the amount of$5,194.60 to be borne by thirteen property owners. The amount reflects the maximum allowable charge by the Town of Mashpee for this betterment. It.was noted that if the referenced property owners presented a petition containing the required 50%of signatures on or before the date of Tuesday,July 5, 2005 (deadline for October Town Meeting warrant),the estimated and maximum betterment cost to be borne by the thirteen property owners would amount to $4,687. The Selectmen opened the Hearing to solicit comment. Augustine Marques,47 Cranberry Ridge Road asked if the cost of the betterment could be spread over a twenty-year period. It was noted that the Treasurer would present an option of payment to the residents upon completion of the necessary roadwork. The Selectmen clarified the requirements for the petition needed for placement on the October Town Meeting warrant. Louise Zaccari,46 Cranberry Ridge Road asked the Selectmen if the signatures were obtained on or before the deadline date of July 5,2005, would this guarantee an article for the October Town Meeting warrant. The response was affirmative. Being no further comment, the Selectmen motioned to close the Public Hearing.