9/28/2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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5 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 28, 2015 APPOINTMENTS &HEARINGS Update on Grace Veterans Center, Presenters; James Dishner, General USAF (Ret) and Greg Quilt Major USMC (Ret): (continued) Major Greg Quilty, Executive Director of the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center indicated at this time, the Grace Veterans Center has limited use, The operational goal of the facility will offer both traditional and holistic approaches. Major Quilty stated that if one veteran is served, the facility is considered fully operational. It was noted the Hyannis center provides a wide range of services. It has been determined the Grace Veterans Center will not offer a full selection of services in Mashpee. It is the mission of the Grace Veterans Center to counsel the mental needs of veterans including those with PSTD and TBI. The schedule of the center is thus based on the needs of the particular veteran. Some holistic therapies provided at the Mashpee center include yoga, mindfulness, and Reiki with small .groups of veterans participating, The building has amphitheater/movie room and plans are ongoing for group seminars to benefit both veterans and their providers. Major Quilty explained the main focus of the Mashpee outreach center is for veterans in need. The building is low impact, providing serenity to its users. The facility is not limiting their services as a result of traffic or other issues: It is not intended to mirror the Hyannis Outreach Center. There are plans to schedule a grand opening in the future, however, the procedures remain under review. Mashpee residents who wish to volunteer should call the main office in Hyannis at 508-778-1590. The Board of Selectmen agreed to place a link on the Town's website announcing that volunteers are in need to assist with the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach program. "Northbridge at Mashpee Commons" Proposed Resolution/Presentation: The Board of Selectmen met with representation from the Northbridge at Mashpee Commons to review the planned Assisted Living Facility at property identified as 68 Great Neck Road South Road in Mashpee. The site in the vicinity of Donna's Lane consists of approximately five acres and is adjacent to the Mashpee Commons wastewater treatment facility to the cast and undeveloped land to the notch, The program for the project consists of 52 assisted living residential apartments with 60 beds and commons areas. The design provides for a memory support neighborhood for 18 apartments containing 22 beds. The proposed 70 unit building concept is of a central two-story shingle style mansion with a low slope roof, large overhangs, bay windows and a covered porch wrapping around the first level. The proponents of the project are currently working with the Cape Cod Commission on the Development of Regional Impact, a part of the permitting process. Minimum performance standards require the project to conform to economic development policies.