06/01/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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s *DRAFT* OAR OF SELECTMEN MEN MINUTES MAY 18, 2020 :hoard of Selectmen Minutes May 18, 2020 COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE Senator Julian Cyr, (continued) Selectman O'Hara.in support of the local restaurants-indicatedmany are fearful and �r ay not survive the pandemic if they are out of service. Most of the revenue earned is within the first three months of summer on the Cape. The Board of Selectmen echoed concerns and requested information regarding the opening restaurants with outdoor-facilities for outside dining as an option.. In support of the opening Senator Cyr stated that when the working group convened restaurant and tourism issues were discussed with the understanding the summer season is relatively short on the Cape, and outdoor locations were under consideration. Discussion followed regarding the expansion of outdoor seating for restaurants, and how quickly the AI CC would be willing to work with the local community to expedite the approval r+o e . Senator Cyr indicated. p �" he would urge the Governor to authorize an executive order to involve the local licensing authorities in the process. It was suggested the directive include matters relating to seating capacity and outdoor accommodations. And most importantly to hasten the approval process for the shortened season, Beaches are slated to open on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Guidelines are available and the use of the beaches shall be consistent with adequate space required to social distance with facial masks accessible if needed. ;used.on the input from the `Down of Mashpree and the State beach, beaches shall be opened two days prior in Mashpee. Senator Cyr was asked if there is guidance to assist municipalities in pursuing stimulus funding. It was disclosed there is Federal aid flawing into the Commonwealth. The pandemic is considered as a disaster under FEMA. guidelines, and Federal stimulus support is being made available. Senator Cyr indicated that it is projected there would be reductions in almost every budget category. It is expected that State.Aid which includes Chapter 70 monies would be reduced. The State is awaiting results of the Federal stimulus before reductions are considered. The budget will most likely be finalized in July or August. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action Town Manager Rodney C. Collins updated the Board on the matter of COVII -19. With the Governor's directive regarding the four-phase approach to the re-opening the State there are many protocols and procedures to formalize. Details regarding the plan were revealed on.May 18, 2020. With new information to digest, the Town Manager indicated he would work on the implementation of the newly received protocols and procedures. It is the recommendation of Town Manager Collins to request employees return to work on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. To allow time to implement protocols such as facial masks, social distancingd cleaning an g ,practices to be strictly enforced. It was also recommended the Ma.shpee Town Hall abstain from opening to the public until further analysis and discussion with the Board of Selectmen. Sticker sales would be conducted online or by mail.