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Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer $14,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund Account to the Waterways Channel Permit Expense Account to cover legal and engineering expenses to include a new proposed Popponesset Approach Channel Design Permit to be added to the new Town Comprehensive Permit. Motion passes unanimously at 7:57 PM. Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §6 to reserve from FY2016 estimated Community Preservation revenues, the following amounts: $143,211 10% for Open Space/Recreation Purposes $143,211 10% for Historic Preservation Purposes $143,211 10% for Affordable Housing Purposes $1,002,479 To the FY2016 Community Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserve, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: This annual article would set aside 10% of the estimated Community Preservation Fund as required for Open Space/Recreation Purposes, Historic Preservation Purposes and Affordable Housing Purposes. The Community Preservation Committee voted 7-0 to approve the 10% Reserves and Budgeted Reserve to be available for use in FY2016 as certified by the Town Accountant and reflected in the Fiscal Year 2016 CP-l. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 6-0 (1 absent) Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman Motion: I move the Town vote, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §6 to reserve from FY2016 estimated Community Preservation revenues, $143,211 for Open Space/Recreation Purposes, $143,211 for Historic Preservation Purposes, $143,211 for Affordable Housing Purposes, and $1,002,479 to the FY2016 Community Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserve. Motion passes unanimously at 7:59 PM. 12