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municipalities in taking advantage of state and federal tax incentives when planning renewable energy projects. By becoming a member, Mashpee will be able to move forward with Solar and Wind projects at a lower cost per kWh generated, meaning more clean energy can be captured at less cost. Added benefits include the ability to sell surplus energy generated by renewables back to the Cooperative at a pre-arranged price; thereby ensuring that all renewable energy captured on the Cape stays on the Cape. This article authorizes the Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to apply for membership in this Cooperative and to negotiate the terms and conditions of the Town's membership. 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 to apply for membership in the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative, Inc. (the "Cooperative"), and further vote to authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen to negotiate the terms and conditions and prepare and execute documents relating to the Town's membership in the Cooperative. Motion passes unanimously at 8:37PM. Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen to prepare a plan laying out and defining The Highlands; and to accomplish said purpose and for expenses incidental and related thereto, the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds for appropriation $5,000 to the The Highlands Account, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by Petition 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 Darlene Phelan, 90 Dover Road. Motion: I move the Town vote to authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen to prepare a play laying out and defining The Highlands; and to accomplish said purpose and for expenses incidental and related thereto, the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from available funds $5,000 to the Highlands Account. Motion passes unanimously at 8:37PM. Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to authorize and empower the Board of Selectmen to prepare a plan laying out and defining Christopher Ln; and to accomplish said purpose and for expenses incidental and related thereto, the Town vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available 76