For several years now the road maintenance has not had anyone managing it. According to Court Records, there is a Road Maintenance agreement on file for property owners. This being the case all are legally responsible to assist with the upkeep and care for the road.
To keep it fair and just for all homeowners; we are asking all to contribute their thoughts on the approach to take in order to get our road up to better standards.
The following are some preliminary ideas. If you have further ideas please feel free to post them on this blog!
1. Start a Road Maintenance Fund. This fund would be used to fix any portion of Patton Hill Road that would need it. The funds would be put in a bank account under this Fund. Two people from different homes would administer and take care of expenses. The agreed amount that homeowners would contribute could be made in one lump sum for the year or if budget is tight (as is for many) we could offer monthly payments.
2. To ensure a reasonable price to repair road at least two quotes will be requested before choosing a vendor.
3. Once funds accumulate the remainder or accumulated funds could go towards paving, if homeowners are in agreement with this.
4. Another option is to investigate to see if the state will take it over if homeowners are in agreement with this.
5. Additional option would be to look into tar and chip road. This is a more cost effective alternative to paving and keeps look of a "country road".
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