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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes April 26, 1999 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Public Hearin —Mashyee High School Booster's Club: (continued) Laurie Murphy, President of the Mashpee High School Booster's Club was present to discuss the license application with the Board of Selectmen and interested public. The fundraiser carnival is proposed to benefit the high school. The parking lot of the school is the only facility to be utilized for the event operated by Fiesta Shows of Seabrook,New Hampshire. Enclosed for the Selectmen's review was a copy of the certificate of insurance provided by Fiesta Shows for the carnival event. The Police Department has requested that sufficient detail be provided for the activity. The Fire Department, Leisure Service Department and High School Principal were also consulted with respect to this regard. . The Selectmen requested that the School Committee be allowed to submit input and approval to the fundraiser carnival. In addition, Town Counsel and the Town Insurance Company will be consulted with respect to the certificate of insurance as provided by Fiesta Shows. Ms. Murphy also requested the Selectmen consider the issue of banners to advertise the event at the rotary and high school. Selectman Marsters opened the hearing to obtain comment. Eleanor Thaxton related concern with respect to increased traffic as the event is planned over the fourth of July. It was noted that the Annual Pow Wow is held at the Barnstable County Fair Grounds over the same weekend. The discussion of traffic and the coordination of Police detail were discussed. The Town of Falmouth and Tribal Council will be consulted with respect to this regard. The Selectmen requested the applicant to consider coordinating the event over a four or five day period. It was noted that Fiesta Shows has a previous history of carnival events which are held over the Fourth of July at the Mashpee Commons location.