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Motion made by Selectman John Cahalane. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, as follows: $100,000 from the Open Space Recreation Reserves and $226,000 from the Budgeted Reserves for a total of $326,000, for the purpose of funding the Johns Pond Beach Improvement Project, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:40 PM. Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Open Space/Recreation Reserves, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B §5, the sum of$17,800 for the purpose of funding the re-build and rehabilitation of the outdoor basketball court at the Boys & Girls Club in Mashpee, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: The article seeks funding to allow for the leveling and re-paving of the outdoor basketball court at the Boys & Girls Club. The project includes the replacement of the backboards and two outside lights to allow for night use. When not used by the Boys & Girls Club during normal hours,the courts are available for public use. The Boys & Girls Club served 639 Mashpee children and teens, approximately 37% of the Mashpee school population last year. The Boys & Girls Club is located on Town-owned land. The 2012 amendment to the CPA has broadened the scope of the law to allow for the rehabilitation of existing, outdoor recreational facilities. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 8-0 to approve the Boys&Girls Club Outdoor Basketball Court project. The Community Preservation Committee re-voted unanimously 7-0 to approve the Boys & Girls Club Outdoor Basketball Court project. Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 4-1; 2 absent. Motion made by Selectman Michael Richardson. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, as follows: $17,800 from the Open Space Recreation Reserves, for the purpose of funding the re-build and rehabilitation of the outdoor basketball court at the Boys & Girls Club in Mashpee, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:41 PM. 8