Post by Admin on Jun 22, 2017 11:34:37 GMT -7
New Road Policy Draft Sent to Landowners
A new Road Policy draft was mailed to landowners this week. The new Road Policy is strictly based on our governing documents and specifically references the covenants. The policy is designed to be used as a set of guidelines for the Road Committee and GLA Board when performing their fiduciary duties for the landowners. The new policy sets a list of priorities and requires maintenance for all platted roads while staying within the budget and available allocated funds.
A comprehensive road plan is in the works. That will recommend specific actions to maintain and improve our road system. Costs will be included along with several different upgrade options. Landowners will be able to review and hopefully vote on which options and costs will work best for them.
The old road policy enacted in 2008 exposed the GLA to litigation. The Brown Law firm wrote a letter to the GLA Board which pointed out some of the problems with the 2008 policy. The Forum knows of the letter and has tried to get it released to the landowners. The GLA Board has refused our request for a copy on grounds of attorney/client privilege.
The 2008 Road Policy was not accurately written nor well thought out. Maintenance was focused on heavily traveled roads which was a plus for many landowners. However many, many lesser traveled roads received little to no maintenance. One director interpreted the old road policy illegally and specifically told a snow plow driver not to plow certain roads in the winter of 2016/2017. This put landowner's lives and property at undue risk. The director subsequently resigned.
The 2008 Road Policy was never followed with a written road plan. Money was often spent with good intentions but wasted for lack of knowledge. In 2016 Arcturus in South Glastonbury received almost $20,000.00 of gravel and maintenance work. When the winter snow finally cleared many landowners noticed that Arcturus grew in width. When the road was inspected by a road committee member and assistant it was discovered that:
A certified road engineer will be inspecting Arcturus and many other Glastonbury roads in July. His analysis will be crucial to fixing ongoing road problems and spending limited landowner money wisely. The new road policy requires that a certified road engineer analyze our road network every five years and present a detailed report to the landowners.
Download the new Road Policy Draft and older Road Policy.
Please also send your comments to the GLA Board at info@glamontana.org
A comprehensive road plan is in the works. That will recommend specific actions to maintain and improve our road system. Costs will be included along with several different upgrade options. Landowners will be able to review and hopefully vote on which options and costs will work best for them.
The old road policy enacted in 2008 exposed the GLA to litigation. The Brown Law firm wrote a letter to the GLA Board which pointed out some of the problems with the 2008 policy. The Forum knows of the letter and has tried to get it released to the landowners. The GLA Board has refused our request for a copy on grounds of attorney/client privilege.
The 2008 Road Policy was not accurately written nor well thought out. Maintenance was focused on heavily traveled roads which was a plus for many landowners. However many, many lesser traveled roads received little to no maintenance. One director interpreted the old road policy illegally and specifically told a snow plow driver not to plow certain roads in the winter of 2016/2017. This put landowner's lives and property at undue risk. The director subsequently resigned.
The 2008 Road Policy was never followed with a written road plan. Money was often spent with good intentions but wasted for lack of knowledge. In 2016 Arcturus in South Glastonbury received almost $20,000.00 of gravel and maintenance work. When the winter snow finally cleared many landowners noticed that Arcturus grew in width. When the road was inspected by a road committee member and assistant it was discovered that:
- Ditches and culverts were clogged or non-existent. Many driveways lacked culverts and water flowed across the road.
- The extra width of the road was the result of last year's fresh gravel getting tossed to the side of the road.
- The road lacks a proper base, proper drainage and a proper crown.
A certified road engineer will be inspecting Arcturus and many other Glastonbury roads in July. His analysis will be crucial to fixing ongoing road problems and spending limited landowner money wisely. The new road policy requires that a certified road engineer analyze our road network every five years and present a detailed report to the landowners.
Download the new Road Policy Draft and older Road Policy.
- 2017 Draft Road Policy - Draft Road Policy 2 pages
- 2008 Road Policy - Road Policy
Please also send your comments to the GLA Board at info@glamontana.org