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ARTICLE 10: Authorize COA Revolving Account Submitted by: The Council on Aging This Article submitted by the Council on Aging requests approval to continue a revolving account to deposit receipts received at the Senior Center from key deposits, coffee machine income, program tuitions, etc., and to make disbursements from the account to pay for expenses "I related to the Center's programs. The approval sets a limit on expenditures for FY 10 at $15,000. The Town Accountant monitors the transactions in this account. k THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES ARTICLE 10. ' h (The Finance Committee approved 5-1. (Avis voted no) ,. k ARTICLE 11: Re-Authorize Study Funds Submitted by: Sewer Commission This Article seeks Town Meeting approval to fund unanticipated expenses of $22,589.61 associated with the preparation of the Town's Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan/ Effluent Pipeline Preliminary Design project from previously approved appropriations at Town Meetings in 1999, 2003, and 2006. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES ARTICLE 11. Vote: 7-0. ARTICLE 12: Prohibit Public Use of Marijuana Submitted by: Chief of Police1 a,. At the November 2008 elections, the voters of Massachusetts approved a referendum de- criminalizing the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana. Similar to regulations prohibiting the public consumption of alcohol, the Chief of Police is recommending adoption of a Town By- Law which would prohibit the use or consumption of marijuana on any property owned by the Town of Mashpee, any place accessible to the public or on any bus or public conveyance,. The By-Law defines the enforcing authorities as well as sets a fine of$300 for violating the By-Law. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES ARTICLE 12. Vote: 6—0. ARTICLES 13 and 14: Amend Town Codes Regarding Dogs Submitted by: Chief of Police R In Article 13 as an alternative to the imposition of a civil fine of$50 per offense, the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officer are recommending an amendment to Chapter 120 of the 9 Town Codes to subject a dog owner who has been cited 3 times for excessive barking by their dog to a hearing conducted by the Chief of Police in an attempt to resolve this matter for the benefit of the neighborhood. Article 14 requests an amendment to Chapter 79 of the Town Codes to authorize the Board of Selectmen to establish the minimum daily fee for the care of a dog under the custody and confinement of the Animal Control Officer. i ' THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES ARTICLES 13 and 14. Vote: 6—0. 19 �s