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collected from fines and fees, which shall be used to further the operation of programs and services under the Library, and to establish the limit on expenditures from said account for FY 2017 at $20,000, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Library Board of Trustees Explanation: This revolving account is required in order to receive and disburse funds generated through services supported by the revolving fund such as purchasing supplies and library materials, as well as personnel and program expenses. Revenues will be used to offset expenses related to these programs. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman Andrew Gottlieb. Motion: I move the Town vote to re -authorize the Library Revolving Account, through the Town Accountant's Office, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53EIh to be expended under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, in order to place anticipated revenues collected from fines and fees, which shall be used to further the operation of programs and services under the Library, and to establish the limit on expenditures from said account for FY 2017 at $20,000. Motion passes at 8:20 PM. Article 13 To see if the Town will vote to re -authorize the Recreation Revolving Account, through the Town Accountant, in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, §530/a, to be expended under the direction of the Recreation Department, said account to be funded by revenues collected from the various Recreation Department Programs and expended for the purpose of paying such wages, benefits, and other related costs and expenses as are necessary to conduct Recreation Department Programs; and to establish the limit on expenditures from said account for FY 2017 at $410,000, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Recreation Department Explanation: This revolving account is required in order to receive and disburse funds generated through programs supported by such revolving fund. Revenues must be used to offset expenses of these programs. The Recreation Department, through its agents, will manage this account. The Board of Selectmen recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends Town Meeting approval by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman Thomas O'Hara. Motion: I move the Town vote to re -authorize the Recreation Revolving Account, through the Town Accountant, in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, §53E%a, to be expended under the direction of the Recreation Department, said account to be funded by revenues collected from the various Recreation Department Programs and expended for the purpose of paying such wages, benefits, and other related costs and expenses as are necessary to conduct Recreation Department Programs; and to establish the limit on expenditures from said account for FY 2017 at $410,000. Motion passes unanimously at 8:21 PM. Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to re -authorize the Historical Commission Revolving Account, through the Town Accountant, in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, §53E1/a, to be expended under the direction of the Historical Commission; said account to be funded by anticipated revenues collected from the sale of books related to the history of the Town of Mashpee, which funds shall be used to further the operations of Historical Commission programs and services, and to establish the limit on expenditures from said account at $10,000 for FY 2017, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Historical Commission Explanation: This revolving account is required to provide the Historical Commission with access to funds received from the sale of its book describing the history of Mashpee, rather than depositing such receipts into the Town's General Fund. 57