7/6/2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes July 6,2009 COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE: Cape Care Coalition Trust Bill and Petition to the SState to Establish Bill* For informational purposes,the Selectmen reviewed correspondence from the Cape Care Coalition dated June 18, 2009 relative to the Cape Care Health Trust Bill and the petition to the Secretary of State for the establishment of the hill. In January 2009,the Cape Care Health Tryst Bill was introduced to the State Legislature by Representative Patrick and Senator O'Leary, with co- sponsorship from the majority of the Cape delegation. It was noted in 2006 several Cape towns adopted a Resolution in support further exploring the Cape Care Universal Health Care Proposal. The Selectmen mgwrd as to the reason for the adoption of such a Resolution, and if the Town of Mashp a should consider their support. 1t was agreed the matter would be further reviewed and discussed as a future agenda topic. OLD BUSINESS: 1 i lernhershi Alication—� e�vine and Electric Cooperative Inc.: The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Cape &VM* yard Electric Cooperative, Inc. Membership Application dated August 11, 200 8. Discussion followed with regards to the contractux l conunitm,ents of J0 ining the Co-op. It was noted that Members pay an initial fee of$25 upon joining the Co- . Notion made by Selectman Cahalane to execute the Membership Application with Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative,Inc. dated Au u t 11,2008. Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Selectman Michael Richardson agreed to serve as the Town of Mahpee's respective member.