7/27/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 27, 2020 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion and Approval of Host Community Agreement, Authorization for the Town Manager to Execute the Agreement and Authorization of Virtual Web-Based Community Outreach Meeting: Nicholas Gomes Esquire• Tree Beard d/b/a Old Soul Gardens: (continued) The proposed marijuana establishment seeks to obtain licenses from the Cannabis Control Commission for the following; Marijuana Product Manufacturer (Extraction and Creating infused products) Third Party Marijuana Transporter (Transportation of cannabis to other licensed establishments) Marijuana Deliverer (Delivery of caimabis to consumer's home) Mr. Gomes reviewed the manufacturing component of the products which include jellies, gummies, hard candies, lollipops, chocolates, toffees and caramels. All commercial cooking of these products is conducted in a steam interaction process. The products would be infused and hand- made with no solvent extraction. The products would be designed and packaged to indicate the presence of THC. Transportation and delivery is deemed low impact with secure vehicles with electronic audio/visual and gps recording at every stop with pre-paid transactions. The delivery service would be randomized with the organized central method of tracking. If the project is supported by the Town and approved for a Host Community Agreement it is the intention of the project proponents to hold various zoom meetings with the public and abutters along with traditional board and committee meetings to bring forth a community partnership with the Town of Mashpee. The Board of Selectmen commented on the project proposal citing strong opposition to the manufacturing and delivering of the marijuana products as described. The Board of Selectmen in high regard to the citizens of Mashpee and their children maintained their posture to reinforce their objection to the sale of any type of marijuana edibles in their community. Mr. Gomes indicated that all manufactured and delivered products would be identifiable as THC and would not be available for retail sale. Does online retail constitute retail sales? The Board of Selectmen expressed apprehension with respect to the proposal and the lack of prior information. It was noted the presentation was not received in advance of this meeting. There was no material to review regarding the ownership of this firm detailing their intentions. The Board of Selectmen from the onset of considering licensed marijuana establishments in the Town of Mashpee has strongly voiced their opposition to marijuana edibles. The matter was debated amongst the Board and Tree Beard. Mr. Gomes requested the opportunity to show that this can be done in a safe manner with education and outreach to the public and to the children. As the convoluted conversation continued in a highly unprofessional manner the Board of Selectmen was prompted to take immediate action.