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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 5, 2007 NEW BUSINESS: Affirmative Action Committee—Proclamation—No Place for Hate: Affirmative Action Committee member Steven Peters was in attendance to request the Selectmen support a Proclamation to pledge the Town of Mashpee would maintain a policy of zero tolerance for hate crimes and will do its best to interrupt prejudice and stop those who, because of hate, would hurt, harass, or violate the civil rights of anyone. i I Mr. Peters indicated the committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Several events are being planned to help promote a recognition towards re-certifying the Town of Mashpee as a"No Place for Hate" and to encourage diversity. I I Motion made by Selectman Cook to adopt the Proclamation to declare Mashpee as a Town of"No Place for Hate". Motion seconded by Selectman Green. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE: Massachusetts Motorcycle Association--State Motorcycle Safety Awareness: Proclamation/Request for Sigu Placement: r Correspondence was received from the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association dated January 18, 2007 requesting the Selectmen Proclaim to participate in the State's Motorcycle Safety and Awareness period,the last week of March through the last week of April, appoint a public safety official to work in coordinating this effort, and allow the placement of a 2'x8' sign at a location to be determined. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to proclaim March 26,2007 through April 23,2007 to be Motorcycle Awareness Period,support the sign's placement in accordance with the Town's Code and appoint a public safety official as requested,subject to the endorsement of the Mashpee Chief of Police. Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.