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Charter mandated form of government. This Article seeks authorization to place a question on the ballot of the 2007 Annual Town election to "amend" the Home Rule Charter by repealing, partially repealing or retaining the previously adopted Special Acts so that there is no confusion or redundancy in the record of the Town's enabling legislation. The proposed repeal and/or retention of these Special Acts will not take effect, as a matter of law, until ratified by the voters at the Annual Election in May 2007. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 4-0. Motion made by Selectman Wayne Taylor. Motion: I 'Move that the Town vote to order that the proposed amendment to the Mashpee Home Rule Charter, set forth in the Warrant as "Section 8-1-A-, Disposition of Certain Special Laws", be submitted to the voters at the Annual Town Election in May, 2007. Motion passes unanimously at 7:45 PMO Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from available funds $792 to pay previous fiscal year unpaid bills as follows: Pitney Bowes $172.00 Acme Precast $620.00 or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Town Accountant Explanation: This article is necessary to pay Fiscal Year 20O bills received after the close of the fiscal year. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 4-�0. Motion made by Selectman Theresa Cook. motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from Revenue Available for Appropriati on $792 to various de partmental unpaid bill accounts, with said funds to be distributed by the Town Accountant. Motion passes unanimously at 7:46 PMO 3