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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL. MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25,1997 • ( #16 - Casco Cove Road Maintenance - Continued) Kelley moved, Jabbour seconded, to take over Casco Cove Road as a City road for snow plowing and maintenance. Minimum maintenance would occur unless residents are willing to be assessed for major repair. Flint said he is not in favor of taking action and then deciding what should occur_ He said the road should not be taken over unless it is brought to City standard. He indicated he understands the ambiguity of the situation and would not object to some agreement but a determination of some cost should be made to bring to the budget table. Flint noted that the City does not tax for new roads as a policy, only patch. He feels residents will be misled into thinking the road will be improved. Jabbour agreed but noted the Comprehensive Plan must be considered as well as the fact that the road was taken over in 1987. It was suggested that the cost should be established to repair the road and prorated in order to allow the residents to know the cost and accelerate the repair if they so desire through assessment. Jabbour said he feels it was a mistake taking the road over in 1987. Flint said he did not believe that is what occurred. He believes ownership was taken of the land but not the roadway. Goetten noted if residents have a private road and want to see improvements made, and turn it over to the City, they must bring the road up to City standard. • Moorse said several items have been discussed regarding maintenance of a private road, and if the road needs to be brought to City Standard before being taking over. However, he noted that is in reference to a private road in the rural area of the City, and Casco Cove Road is not in the rural area. is Barry Glassman, 2914 Casco Cove Road, indicated that the State took over the road in 1981. The City received the deed in 1987 when it requested the road for City street and sewer. Glassman said he moved into the neighborhood six years ago. He indicated the road was in good condition 10 years ago and has since deteriorated. He was told the City owned the road. The residents felt they did not have the right to maintain it as it is not their road but the City's. Glassman said he feels the road looks more like an alley. He would like to see it comparable to other roads on Casco Point, such as Ivy Place, which is 16 wide. Glassman said he cannot speak for the neighbors and would have to talk with them regarding an assessment. He feels the road should be maintained by the City in a manner comparable to other roads in the area. 19