Motion 7/12-1 by Bobby Starr/Second by Fred Hardy

Moved to approve the minutes of the June 7, 2000 commission meeting as presented.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 7/12-2 by Colon Durrell on behalf of the Bylaws Committee

Moved that the Commission approve Dr. (Bruce) Anderson as facilitator for a retreat on August 15-16, 2000 and hold the August meeting at 1:00 p.m. on August 16, 2000.

Motion 7/12-3 by Ron Newman/Second by Al Bettencourt Jr.

Moved to table the motion 7/12-2

MOTION PASSED 5 TO 1 (MASSACHUSETTS VOTING NO)

Motion 7/12-4 by Al Bettencourt Jr./Second by Peter Petrone

Moved to discuss the bylaws and personnel issues at the next meeting.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 7/12-5 by Powell Cabot on behalf of the Finance Committee

Moved to:

1) Accept the May 2000 financial statements and file for audit purposes;

2) Approve the Federal Milk Market Administrator’s invoice for the April 2000 pool, audits completed during May and referendum costs;

3) Approve the Wiley, Rein & Fielding invoice in the net amount of $6,052.10;

4) Approve the modified fee schedule with the Fothergill contract;

5) Repay the State of Maine $25,000.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 7/12-6 by Harold Howrigan/Second by Fred Hardy

Moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

MOTION PASSED 6 TO 0

Motion 7/12-7 by Bobby Starr/Second by Al Bettencourt Jr.

Moved that the Committee on Administration be empowered to hire the executive director for the Northeast Dairy Compact.