MINOT — The Board of Selectmen on Monday heard updates on several road projects.

The town’s Highway Department report noted that gravel work on Death Valley Road will be finished this week. A speed limit survey has been requested for that road, and the board tabled action on the survey until the road has been paved.

Centerline striping on town roads is complete, with the exception of the lower section of Woodman Hill Road and Old Woodman Hill Road. That striping will done after paving is finished.

In other business, Town Administrator Arlan Saunders said in his report that four area towns have signed on to the cable television consortium. With Minot’s agreement to be the fifth town, the individual town fees will be $4,000.

Saunders was authorized to sign the contract agreement with James Sewell Co. to represent the town of Minot in their negotiations with Charter cable company during the cable contract renewal process.

Several appointments were approved by the selectmen. Larry Slattery and Charles Buker were named to the Planning Board, and David Murphy was appointed to the Board of Appeals. Sharon Campbell was appointed Minot’s director for the Maine Emergency Management Agency.

John Whited will not be able to serve on the Regional School Unit 16 board because his wife is employed as a school nurse. The town will re-post the vacancy on the Town Office sign.

Selectmen also discussed communications from residents opposed to the cost of a proposed middle school addition.

Saunders noted that numerous residents are likely to voice opinions at a School Committee meeting scheduled for Aug. 14.

Selectmen also expressed concerns about operating costs of a large new addition and how it would affect the overall budget over a 20-year bond, if built.

Selectmen Eda Tripp and Daniel Callahan Jr. suggested replacement of the old portable buildings as a way to eliminate overcrowding.

Board members also raised concerns about possible changes to the funding formula in the future.