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' tt Board of Selectmen Minutes August 7, 2000 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: BSC Group Cemetery Update: Preliminary estimates for the newly proposed Mashpee Cemetery were presented to the Board by the BSC Design Group and Cemetery Committee Chairman Fred Blythe. Discussion followed with respect to the conceptual plan and development thereof. Phase one of the project proposal considers the sum of$273,240 for site preparation, earthworks, drainage, roadways, water, landscape and site improvements such as an entrance gate, fencing and a committal shelter. Future equipment needs and operational rates are also considered in the feasibility proposal. Additional considerations include the development of rules and guidelines related to operational costs. Motion Made by Selectman Marsters to accept the conceptual plan as prepared by BSC Design, and move forward with an article for the. Town Meeting warrant to complete Phase 1 of the project proposal as outlined. Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Trust for Public Lands: Representatives from the Trust for Public Lands, a non-profit land conservation entity were present to request the Town assist with the preservation of the burial ground recently located in New Seabury. The site is referred to as the Mizzenmast burial site. The Trust requested the Board sponsor a Town Meeting article to appropriate the sum of$75,000 towards the purchase and restoration process. Discussion followed with respect to potential entities contributing towards this endeavor. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to reserve a Town Meeting article for the October Warrant, and open discussions with the Tribal Council relative to funding. There is no commitment towards funding the requested appropriation at this time. Motion seconded by Selectman Marsters. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0.