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Motion passes unanimously 7:41PM, Article 7 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer, pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44B §6, to reserve from the FY 2009 estimated Community Preservation revenues, the following amounts: Total Estimated Revenues: $116721212 $1671221 - 10% for Open Space purposes $1671221 - 10% for Historic purposes $167,221 - 10% for Affordable Community Housing purposes $1,170,549 to the FY 2009 Community Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserve as recommended by the Community Preservation Act Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Act Committee Explanation: This article seeks to set aside 10% of the estimated Community Preservation funds for open space, historic resources, and affordable community housing. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman Wayne Taylor, Motion: I move the Town vote, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 44B, § 6, to reserve from the FY 2009 estimated Community Preservation revenues, $167,221 for open space purposes, $167,221 for historic resource purposes, $167,221 for affordable community housing purposes, and $1,170,549 to the FY 2009 Community Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserve. Motion passes by majority vote at 7:42PM,. Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to acquire, by purchase, gift, exchange or otherwise, for the purposes of construction of a sidewalk and discharge/ retention of storm water drainage, an easement in that parcel of land identified on the 2007 Mashpee Assessors' Maps as Map74, Block 20, located at 38 Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151): specifically (1) that portion of said parcel measuring approximately 5 feet by 240 feet running easterly along the northern boundary of said parcel (Steeple Street), containing 1,200 square feet, more or less; and (2), that portion of said parcel measuring approximately 40 feet by 170 feet running easterly along the northern boundary of said parcel (Route 151), containing 6,800 square feet; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be October Town Meeting Warrant