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Mashpee Select Board Minutes August 28, 2023 Discussion with Regard to Article Submitted by Brian Weeden for the October 16 .2023 Town Meeting Warrant: Brian Weeden;, (continued) Mr. Weeden indicated the Old Indian Cemetery has limited space. The IGA has been honored. This is a different day and age for both the Town and Tribe when it comes to our beloved Mashpee. Quoting the last sentence under Section II of the IGA on page 5 Mr. Weeden stated; Nothing herein shall prevent or preclude the Tribe and Town from engaging in negotiations or transactions subsequent to the date of this Agreement regarding the transfer of title to or interest in any Town property upon terms mutually acceptable to the Parties. Mr. Weeden also stated it is a distinct honor to be Mashpee Tribal citizens. The Tribe has a great relationship with Town Manager Rodney C. Collins and respects his willingness to support. The Select Board carries some weight and was encouraged to take a position on the articles by those offering comment. Selectman O'Hara indicated he has preference to abstain to see what the residents decide on this matter. Selectman Wyman -Colombo indicated the Select Board has heard from a lot of residents this evening and from spiritual leaders who believe Town Meeting members would be fully supportive. The statements have been compelling. Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to approve and recommend Article #10 move forward to Town Meeting. Selectman David W. Weeden stated he does not perceive he has a conflict of interest. A disclosure has been filed with the Office of the Town Clerk, and it is a matter of public record. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. VOTE: 3-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman O'Hara, abstained Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none It was noted the Finance Committee voted 5-0 in support of Article #10. Discussion with Regard to Article Submitted by Talia Landry for the October 16 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, .: Ta is Land The Select Board met with Talia Landry to review Petition Article #12 which requests the approval of a transfer of Town Parcels to the Tribe to recreate an accurate Wampanoag home site to traditionally educate the Tribal community and general public on Wampanoag history through interactive pre -contact exhibits. The 12-acre site location consists of 35 Lake Avenue, Parcel 28, Block 2, 409 Main Street, Parcel 36, Block 80 and 415 Main Street, Parcel 28, Block 3 to the Tribe for historical, educational, and cultural uses to construct a true replica Wampanoag Village to accurately depict daily life and compliment the adjacent Tribal historic sites within the Town's Historic District.