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Committee backs $1.4M-plus in road, culvert and CRF spending
Summary
The Budget Committee recommended the Highway Block Grant ($950,000), increased Road Improvement CRF ($750,000), and a $624,500 culvert repair on Exeter Road, noting rising costs, erosion of abutting properties, and modest per-taxpayer effects.
The Budget Committee recommended multiple road- and drainage-related warrant articles during its Jan. 8 meeting, including a Highway Block Grant of $950,000, an increase to the Road Improvement Capital Reserve Fund to $750,000, and a $624,500 appropriation for repair of the culvert crossing Exeter Road.
Alan Barclay moved the block grant recommendation; Mr. Grip moved the CRF increase, which committee members said should be vetted fully at the deliberative session because of the higher amount. Jeff Grip noted the per-taxpayer impact of the CRF increase is under $25. Aleksandra Ring moved the culvert repair article and the committee discussed that the problem emerged in October, work is complex, abutting properties are being eroded, and costs are rising. All three items were recommended (two unanimously; CRF discussion emphasized voter awareness).
These items will advance to the public hearing and deliberative session where voters will decide whether to appropriate funds. The committee urged clear discussion at the deliberative session about the CRF increase and its tax impact.
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