Belmont Master Plan            Draft

Transportation Subcommittee

July 16, 2001

Members Attending:

Chair, Jon Pike, David Barrett, Rep. Gordon Bartlett, Sonny Patten, Leslie Roberts,

Rep. Jim Pilliod, and Judy Pilliod

Not Attending:        Nancy McCurry

Belmont Master Plan:

Discussion:

Committee members take the update of the master plan very seriously.  We feel that if we have clear, concise input from the citizenry that we will avoid conflict at a later date.  We do not want this put aside to be reviewed 10 years from now.  We congratulate past citizens for their the time and effort to take us up to this point, and realize with a growing population we must make every effort to conserve and protect the natural resources of our town, to ensure the safety and convenience of our residents as they travel in Belmont.

Alternative Transportation:

Discussion:

We discussed the increased need for public transportation in Belmont for the growing numbers of our elderly population, the disabled, the handicapped, and others who need transportation for a variety of reasons.

Goals

·        Identify existing alternative transportation. Will bring a list to the next meeting.

·        Identify proposed alternative transportation. BRATT and Hobo Rails being a couple of examples

·        Identify and document the need for increased convenience of mobility for the people of Belmont

·        Remind officials that Belmont is part of the Lakes Region.

·        Invite a representative from GLTA to attend our meeting on August. 20.

East West Highway:

Discussion:

The committee discussed in depth the need for an East/West highway.

The committee without dissent finds that the current ability to transit Belmont on Rt. 140 is inadequate and not safe.  And further without dissent the plans that are now being considered might better have been in the plan 10 years ago, and will not be satisfactory for our future needs.

Road Conditions:

Discussion:

Members felt that it is very important for the town to hire professional sub contractors to build roads in the town of Belmont, and with the Road Agent under the direction of the town administrator to assure accountability, and follow up.  We will discuss maintenance of the town roads.

·        Bonding should be required prior to logging or construction to fund repairs or reconstruction, if damage should occur to the road. This would assure accountability to the town of Belmont.

·        The road agent will be invited to attend a future meeting at the town hall to discuss what condition the local roads are in, and is there a 10 year plan for s upgrades.

Safety

Discussion:

·        Members discussed the lack of sidewalks, and or lack of shoulders to make life safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and other.

·        There was agreement this should be part of planning process.

Transportation Subcommittee

Discussion:

Betterment Fee:

More information is needed as to this subject and will be discussed in depth at a latter meeting.

Next Meeting:

Monday August 20, @ 7 p.m. at home of Jim and Judy Pilliod-504 Province Rd. (107)

Two members are in need of Chapter V11.

Need # 7 copies of Plan 2000

Need # 7 copies of Community Transportation Worksheet.