09/14/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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""DRAFT BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2020* 15 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 24, 2020 9,111,1,1,communit,y"A)�Teement Process: Town Planner Evan Leh_rer(,Continued from 8-1.0-2020 -date on Meetin ..........! Evan Lehrer, Town Planner was in attendance to review inquiries which resulted from the Selectmen's Meeting of August 10, 2020. In particular there were questions regarding the Delivery-only of Marijuana Establishment licenses. After consulting with Town Counsel Mr. Lehrer indicated the Delivery-only licenses are offered only to "Economic Empowerment" certified applications for a minimum of two years. Economic Empowerment would include eligible minority owned businesses and women-owned businesses. In mid-July the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) issued Guidance slated for the purposes of license limitations. Delivery-only licenses are separate from retail licenses however ambiguity within the statute remains as to whether or not, for the purposes of license limitations, a deliver-only license would be considered "retail" at the local level. This is now a mute issue in the Town of Mashpee as the only "retail" license has been issued. The state limits an entity from obtaining more than(3) retail licenses through the Commonwealth, and for the purposes of this limitation, a delivery-only license is considered "retail"per CCC guidance. It was agreed the staff would continue with the process as outlined at the last meetin2. It was determined a copy of Town Counsel's email would be forwarded to the Cannabis Control Commission."", Discussion and Aroval of AdyisorvLqtter o it�T� own lamer P.odne).—Collins; Town Manager Rodney C. Collins reviewed the Advisory Letter regarding the Santuit Pond Water Quality. The Board of Selectmen agreed the document is well written and clear. It was recommended the advisory be modified and specific to each pond in the Town of Mashpee and distributed to the respective abutters and those a bit further away as these residences may also contribute to the degradation of the ponds. It was additionally suggested the letter contain wording to capture the attention of the homeowner. Town Manager Collins agreed to the recommendations. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve the mailing of the Advisory Letter on Water Quality as referenced. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Opposed, none