01/28/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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9 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 28, 2019 Discussion of Retail Marijuana Host Community Agreement Applications: The Board of Selectmen was in receipt of(6) Retail Marijuana Host Community Agreement applications. Applicants were requested to describe and summarize the following for the proposed Host Agreement; 1) Location of the proposed recreational facility 2) Square feet of the proposed recreational facility 3) Number of parking spaces available at the recreational facility 4) Security measures to ensure integrity at the recreational facility 5) The projected traffic impact in the immediate vicinity of the recreational facility 6) The projected number of customers to be serviced daily at the recreational facility 7) Operating hours of the recreational facility 8) The estimated opening date of the recreational facility Although it is the responsibility of the Cannabis Control Commission as the Licensing Authority to make the determination under state law, Town Manager Rodney C. Collins recommended the applications be forwarded to Town Counsel, and with the Selectmen's authorization, thereafter formulate a screening committee comprised of representation as follows; the Assistant Town Manager, Police Department, Fire Department, DPW Director, Finance Director,Town Planner, Building Commission and Chairman of the Boards of Health and Zoning Board of Appeals to review matters of compliance. By allowing the local regulatory officials the opportunity to vet the process, the Town of Mashpee would have the opportunity to make a quantitative assessment to ensure the applications comply with local regulations to meet the needs of the Mashpee community. The Town would then have the opportunity to convey to the State Department, the applicants have met compliance with local standards. The matter was debated as it is the purview of the State Cannabis Control Commission to make the determination. One location is currently allowed for the siting of a marijuana retailer in the Town of Mashpee. It was agreed the Town should participate in the decision to thoroughly review all applications to ensure compliance and equality. It was suggested that accident data be reviewed in the areas proposed for the retail establishments. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to delegate authority to the Town Manager to govern the process of review and evaluation of the (6) applications received for compliance with all building and zoning codes, and concerns regarding access and egress, fire protection and safety. All concerns are requested to be submitted to the Town Manager's Office by the close of business on Wednesday to process by Friday with the Town Manager's advised by Monday at 9:00 a.m. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, none