2/27/1995 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Page 4 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 27, 1995 APPOINTMENTS AND BEARINGS: Chairman Beautification Council: Jane Coogan,Chairman of the Beautification Council and committee member and landscape designer, Steve Van Tol were present to discuss the Beautification Council's priority project with the Board of Selectmen. The Beautification Council has applied for tax exemption status,but is not yet a 501 3C organization indicated Ms. Coogan. The BCM is in the process of designing low maintenance plantings in the island areas surrounding the Mashpee rotary and Quinaquisset Avenue. The BCM is seeking sponsors to adopt an island for the initial planting phase informed Ms. Coogan. Currently,Willowbend has offered to donate towards the improvement of Quinaquisset island. Communication was received from the DPW Director relative to the Beautification Council's request. If approved by the Board,the DPW will assist in the project proposal. Mr. Taylor indicated that he would need approval to expend the sum of $5,000 from his budget to offset material, equipment and labor. A Police Detail is requested for the road project for an estimated sum of$2,000. To maximize the base of contribution for the project and process for potential donors to make contributions,the BCM is requesting the Town support the formation of a donation account for beautification use. This is a legal method to complete the island project indicated Ms. Coogan. It was noted that Selectman Caffyn has discussed this concern with Town Counsel and with the Town Accountant. Selectman Vaccaro indicated that it is not appropriate for the Town to be the conduit for a private,independent organization. Motion made by Selectman Dinizio to obtain a ruling from Town Counsel as to the legality of the proposal as presented. Motion seconded by Selectman Costa. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. *Future Agenda Item.