05/20/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes May 20, 2019 Discussion and Approval of the Following Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreements: CCC Mashpee Holdings (continued) It was further disclosed the Company has proposed to annually contribute to a non-profit entity or entities approved by the Board of Selectmen in an amount no less than$250,000 for the purposes of drug abuse prevention/treatment/education programs. Mr. Kenney indicated this is standard with other applications submitted by CCC Mashpee Holdings LLC and an initial step in the licensing process. It was noted the Mashpee Water District has the ability to supply water to the site location. It was recommended a three-year sunset clause be included in the agreement with the proviso the establishment cannot be sold without the Board of Selectmen being advised. Mr. Kenney indicated the product manufacturing is a part of Massachusetts licensing, and the proviso is within legal guidelines. It was agreed Town Counsel would be consulted regarding the guidelines. Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to grant a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement to CCC Mashpee Holdings subject to the 3- year sunset clause. 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) CCE CAT LLC: Robert Catania CEO of CCE CAT LLC was in attendance to review his application for a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement. Mr. Catania identified the principals which include Mr. Catania as co-owner and Michael Lahart as principal with Kevin Andrade serving as owner and investor. In the process, the product would be obtained from licensed growers. The wholesale material would be developed (processed) into retail products and edibles. There will be no gummies. All products to be sold would fall under the MA Cannabis Control Commission regulations. The process includes the sale to other MA licensed retailers; wholesale product manufacturing and cannabis product manufacturing. The Community Impact Fee is 3% and the Education contribution is no less than $5,000 dollars annually. When asked if the education contribution could be increased Mr. Catania indicated the start-up has been costly and challenging. State regulations are strictly enforced. Security and inspections are required. If the business improves there may be improvements to the contribution.