08/05/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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Z *DRAFT* BOS MINUTES JULY 15, 2019 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 15, 2019 Present: Selectman Andrew R. Gottlieb, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara, Selectman Carol A. Sherman Town Manager Rodney C. Collins Attendees: Representatives from Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Planning Board, Sewer Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Called to order by Chairman Gottlieb at 6:30 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, waquoit Meeting Room NEW BUSINESS In follow up to previous meetings on the needs of the Mashpee community, the Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with Town Regulatory officials to continue to accomplish some of the proposals previously examined. This includes two of the items on the agenda. At the last Board of Selectmen meeting Paul J. Niedzwicki, a representative of Mashpee Commons made a brief presentation regarding their interested in a Development Agreement to provide a framework of plans in anticipation to conte before the May Town Meeting. Mashpee Commons is requesting the Town's support and participation in a proposed 3-party agreement between the Town of Mashpee, Mashpee Commons and the Cape Cod Commission. Discussion of Pro-posed Development Agreement between the Town of Mash-Dee,--Mashpee Commons and the Cgpe Cod Commission: The Board of Selectman was in receipt of a formal letter from Mashpee Commons requesting the Town's support of their filing a Notice of Intent with the Cape Cod Commission to apply for a Development Agreement, and to encourage the Town to join as an active partner in the process. This would streamline the procedure, allow for transparency and alleviate the repetition of conversations. Discussion followed with respect to this regard. In accordance with Town Bylaws, the Planning Board conducts the primary negotiation. The Planning Board would therefore have the discretion to discuss the Development Agreement with the full Planning Board and/or designate a negotiating team.. It is envisioned that a representative or designee from the various regulatory boards would attend the negotiation team and report to their respective board/committee to lessen the overall process. The Board of Selectmen is the final approval authority to execute the Development Agreement and other proposed agreements for the Town of Mashpee.