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Board of Selectmen Minutes 9 July 20, 1998 OLD BUSINESS: Mempmudume a e d (continued) Ted Lewis, a resident of Hooppole Road stated that there is presently no police patrol at the major intersections during fair week. He strongly suggested the Board meet with the Falmouth Selectmen to coordinate the proposed closing of Ashumet Road, and further discuss the subject of ownership and related funding initiatives with the government as it pertains to the improvement of Back Road. Discussion ensued. Mr. Taylor,Director of Public Works recommended the Board consider taking the road by eminent domain. It is estimated to cost $60,000 to repair approximately 1.1 miles of Back Road. The road would be pulverized, and a 2"binder course would be added. Additional costs would be incurred if the entire road were fully repaired. During the interim, the road could be pulverized for approximately $8,000 informed Mr. Taylor who recommended that legal review be conducted prior to the use of municipal services. Selectman Leveille recommended the Board develop policy to address private roads. He suggested that a subcommittee formally research this matter. Discussion followed. It is the consensus of the Board to consult the Town of Falmouth with respect to the issue of public safety during the operation of the Barnstable County Fair. The matter and importance of signalization will be further reviewed by the Executive Secretary on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. In addition, a meeting will be scheduled with Colonel Snyder of the NUAR to consider funding initiatives to address the issue of Back Road. Motion made by Selectman Frye to prepare an article for the October Town Meeting warrant for the road layout and associated costs for Back Road. Motion seconded by Selectman Caffyn. VOTE Unanimous. 5-0.