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. 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes r June 19,2000 COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE_ Correspondence from Cape Cod Children's Museum: Correspondence was received from the Cape Cod Children's Museum dated June 5, 2000 in appreciation to Fire Chief George Baker and the Mashpee Firefighters who participated in the Stand for Children Day. The demonstration helped to promote the health and safety of the children in the community. Police Department—Herrin Violations: Correspondence was received from Acting Police Chief Maurice Cooper dated June 6, 2000 relative to the enforcement action taken by the Police Department for Herring Violations. Alleged violations of illegal herring fishing have been investigated and Town of Mashpee by-law citations was issued to alleged violations. The Department is expected to develop a law enforcement operational plan to include police surveillance next season. The Selectmen agreed to sponsor an article for the October Town Meeting to obtain additional funding for the Town Herring Warden. The article will extend the hours of the Waterways Assistants during the months of April and May. Efforts will be coordinated with the Tribal Council, Tribal Council Memorandum of Understanding Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council President Glenn Marshall was present to discuss the Tribe-Town Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Marshall requested the Board seek the assistance of any law firm with the exception of Hale & Dorr to secure action to support an expedited congressional resolution of the Tribe's federal recognition process. The,Selectmen agreed that unconditional discussions shall be totally objective and unbiased with the assistance of a professional facilitator in a supportive and sincere effort to move the federal recognition process forward.