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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 26, 2007 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Joint Meeting with Finance Committee: Review and Execution of Special and Annual,Town Meeting Warrants: The Board of Selectmen met jointly with members of the Finance Committee for the purpose of reviewing the Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants for the May 2007 Town Meeting. Articles placed on hold by the respective boards were reviewed. Special Town Meeting Warrant: Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14-Community Preservation Articles Article 10: Breezy Acres Expansion—Phase I Article 11: Mills Family Lands Article 12: Heritage Park Expansion--Phase II Article 13: Quashnet School Tennis Court Reconstruction Article 14: Administrative and Operating Expenses Fund The Selectmen discussed the charge of the Community Preservation Committee as it relates to the above referenced articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Since funding is readily available,the articles have been placed on the Special Warrant for direct appropriation. It was noted that funds derive from a community preservation surcharge of 3% assessed on real estate taxes. Notification recently received from the State has indicated that Mashpee will receive a 100%matching fund distribution in fiscal year 2008. It was agreed that funding through the Community Preservation Act allows towns to complete capital projects that may not have a chance to be funded through the normal budget process. The projects as presented also tie into the Selectmen's strategic planning goals to preserve the quality of life in the Town of Mashpee. With regards to Article#11: Mills Family Lands, it was agreed the wording relative to the Orenda Wildlife Trust would be replaced with Conservation Commission. Town Counsel will be consulted with respect to the appropriate wording for this article. The Finance Committee voted unanimously to remove the holds on Community Preservation Articles 410, #11,412, #13, and 414.