8/10/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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b Board of Selectmen Minutes August 10,2015 NEW BUSINESS: Review and discussion of Mash ee Host CommumA Bement between Medical Mari'uana of Massachusetts, Inc. and the Town of Mashpee_(continued) In reviewing the contract Selectman Gottlieb recommended the MMA seek some modification,and increase the donations to the Town of Mashpee more quickly so the Town would be able to use the funding to expand education in the schools for substance abuse types of programs. It is understandable the 0 year donation would be set. However, Selectman Gottlieb indicated by Calendar Year 2017,the donation should be increased further. Since this is clearly a money making venture, it was recommended the MMM re-think their offer to the Mashpee community. In response Attorney Gildea indicated that if the law changes,the MMM would go back to ZBA, and then return to the Board of Selectmen if recreational marijuana is legalized. For clarification purposes regarding previous comments Attorney Gildea indicated there would not be a dumpster on site. Mr. Gildea re-affirmed that no product to be stored in Mashpee after hours. At the end of the day,unsold products will return to the facility in Plymouth. And,if there is change to the MMM operation,the matter would be revisited and reviewed with the Board of Selectmen. *It is disclosed that this comment is currently not contained in the Host Community Agreement, but it was specified the matter would be further reviewed with the Town Manager for inclusion into the Agreement. Discussion followed with respect to the anticipated legalization of recreational.marijuana. It was noted that if marijuana becomes recreational, a new special permit would be required,and it is anticipated the Town would seek a zoning bylaw to address the issue. This would reopen negotiations between MMM and the Town of Mashpee. It was noted the MMM has drafted and negotiated the same Host Community Agreement with the Town of Plymouth as a dispensary and a grow facility. The Agreement with Plymouth has not been executed to date. The Selectmen were informed that all individuals with the exception of one will sit on the Foundation Board of Directors. The new representative is a well-qualified doctor. MMM is also retaining the same consultants and personnel. Rodney Collins, Town Manager and former Chief of Police indicated the arrangements for security are professional and the plans for security are top shelf. The Board of Selectmen agreed to defer any action at this time. It was agreed the MMM would further communicate with the Town Manager. And,possibly at the next meeting,the Selectmen would vote to ratify agreement. It was noted that Town Counsel has reviewed the initial agreement to form,and would review any amendments incorporated into the document prior to the Board of Selectmen's action.