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6 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 18, 2007 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Annual Reappointments: (continued) <br /> The Board of Selectmen discussed the four-year service of Town Counsel, <br /> Patrick Costello and expressed appreciation for his dedication to the Town <br /> of Mashpee. To remain in line with comparable communities,the Town <br /> Manager recommended the Board consider a pay increase from$125 to <br /> $150 per hour for Town Counsel services. Funds presently exist in the <br /> Legal and Engineering Account to offset the additional cost assumption. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to increase the rate of pay of <br /> Town Counsel Patrick Costello to $150 per Dour. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Green. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Resolution of Support of the Municipal Partnership Act: <br /> A State House rally is scheduled on Thursday, June 21, 2007 with <br /> Governor Deval Patrick to act on the Municipal Partnership Act. A <br /> Resolution in support of the Municipal Partnership Act was presented to <br /> the Board for adoption. <br /> The Act provides cities and towns with real revenue options to reduce <br /> reliance on the property tax and provide new tools to control local <br /> expenses. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to remit a letter of support to <br /> endorse and adopt the Model Resolution associated to the Muucipal <br /> Partnership Act. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Green: <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br />