8/6/2018 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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9 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 6, 2018 NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Review of Draft#1 October 15 2018 Town Meeting Warrant: (continued) Discussion followed with respect to Article 48 to adopt a bylaw to prohibit the operation of recreational/non- medical marijuana establishments and marijuana retailers within the Town and Article #9 proposed to adopt a zoning bylaw amendment to limit the number of retailers in Town to fewer than 20% of the licenses issued within the Town for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises under M.G.L. C. 138, Section 15 and restricting the location of marijuana establishments to the Industrial (1-1) District as a special permit use. It was agreed the Board would obtain clarification with regards to the exact number of licenses that would be permissible with the current (11) liquor licenses in the Town of Mashpee. With regards to the potential location of marijuana establishments commercial and retail areas were considered for visibility purposes, and to maintain full advantage of the potential tax revenue. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to allow the proposed marijuana establishments to be sited in the Industrial, Commercial and Retail Districts of the Town of Mashpee. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton, no Opposed, (2) LIAISON REPORTS Assembly of Delegates: At a recent Assembly of Delegates meeting it was disclosed that well water testing is available at the county level to Cape residents. Planning Board: Regarding the Form-Based Code, it was disclosed that Arnold Chase of Mashpee Commons LLP has announced that work is ongoing, and it is hopeful an article would be ready for the May 2019 Town Meeting warrant. Cell Tower: The Cape Cod Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing on Monday, August 20 on the proposed cell tower. It was noted the Planning Board referred the project to the CCC because of the height requirements. It is anticipated there may be a great deal of comment from the nearby subdivision. However, it was agreed in the matter of public safety reception is needed in this area of Mashpee. Human Services: The monthly drop-in night is held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Mashpee Public Library. The substance abuse program has been very successful. Mashpee Unity Night: The National Night Out with the Mashpee Police and Fire Departments is scheduled to be held on Tuesday.