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b <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> March 10, 2008 <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Review&Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement: <br /> The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Intergovernmental Agreement by <br /> and between the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Town of Mashpee. <br /> It was disclosed that Town Counsel, Patrick Costello has endorsed the <br /> Agreement and it is deemed advantageous for the Town to enter into the <br /> Intergovernmental Agreement with the attached Resolution. <br /> The Agreement addresses concerns of the Town with respect to land <br /> claims as defined in Section 2, and prohibits the construction or operation <br /> of a casino conducting either Class II or Class III gaming. As noted,the <br /> Tribe may conduct bingo and other games as permitted by the state law as <br /> with other charitable organizations within the Town of Mashpee. There is <br /> also a provision relative to dispute resolution that would resolve matters.if <br /> necessary through arbitration. <br /> The Selectmen agreed the mutually beneficial Agreement sets the <br /> framework for future negotiations between the Town of Mashpee and the <br /> Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Myers to recommended the Board of <br /> Selectmen subject to the approval of Town Meeting,approve and <br /> execute the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the <br /> Mashpec Wampanoag Tribe and the Town of Mashpee, and authorize <br /> Town Counsel to take what ever steps necessary to effectuate the <br /> agreement on behalf of the Town of Mashpee. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Selectman Green absent. <br />