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public areas and would have the affect of enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of our Town. 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 Teresa Cook. Motion: I move Article 12 be voted as printed in the warrant, with the exception of the phrase, "or take any other action relating thereto". Motion made to dispense with reading of article. Motion to dispense with reading of article passes at 8:20PM. Motion made to indefinitely postpone Motion to indefinitely postpone fails at 8:20PM. Motion made to amend. Motion to amend failed at 8:26PM. Motion made to move the question passes at 8:26PM. Motion passes at 8:26PM. Article 13 To see if the Town of Mashpee will vote to amend to the General Code, Chapter 120-2, Excessive Noise by Dogs by adding the paragraph below in its entirety after the existing paragraph C, or take any other action relating thereto; i D. After the recording of the third offense, the Animal Control Officer may request the Chief of Police to hold a hearing pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. C.140 , 157, and to make disposition of the dog in accordance with the provisions of said law. Submitted by the Police Chief Explanation: This proposed Warrant Article amendment would provide for an update of the Town of Mashpee Bylaw (General Code) #120-2, Excessive Noise by Dogs. The minor change requested to this bylaw would enable the Animal Control Officer to request a hearing following the issuance of three (3) violation notices. Currently, there is no provision in the bylaw for a hearing to be held in order to deal with repeat offenders. The change requested in this bylaw would also be consistent with the procedures outlined in Town Bylaw Chapter 79, and would therefore provide the Town with a uniform process for the disposition of animal related complaints. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. 74