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Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund the sum of$114,490, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B §5, as follows: $7,465 from the 10% Open Space/Recreational Reserves and $107,025 from the Budgeted Reserve, for the purpose of funding the Shellfish Propagation/Estuary Project in 2014 including 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 goal of this project is to restore shellfish populations, and reduce eutrophication in the estuaries. This is a continuation of the project started in May of 2013 with tray construction and the purchase of oyster and quahog seed. Specifically, 2,000 oyster seed and 6,000,000 quahog seed would be purchased. CPA funding includes necessary growing equipment including surveillance cameras, and the use of waterways assistants to monitor and record accurate harvest data. In addition to the recreational benefits of the project, nitrogen reduction would be achieved to restore water quality in the estuaries. The project is consistent with the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 7-0 to approve the Shellfish Propagation/Estuary Project 2014. Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 5-0; 2 absent. Motion made by Selectman Thomas O'Hara. 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: $7,465 from the Open Space/Recreation Reserves and $107,025 from the Budgeted Reserves, for the purpose of funding the Shellfish Propagation/Estuary Project in 2014, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:42 PM. Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to create the Library Revolving Account through the Town Accountant in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53E�/z, to be expended under the direction of the Library Trustees, said Account to be funded by anticipated revenues collected from fines and fees which shall be used to further the operation of Library programs and services, and to establish the limit on expenditures from said Account at$15,000 for FY2014, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Library Board of Trustees 9