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2 <br />Select Board <br />Minutes <br />July 15, 2024 <br />Present: Selectman Carol A. Sherman, Selectman David W. Weeden, <br />Selectman Michaela Wyman -Colombo, Selectman John J. Cotton, Selectman Thomas F. O'Hara <br />Town Manager Rodney C. Collins <br />Assistant Town Manager Wayne E. Taylor <br />Meeting Called to Or <br />der by Chairman Sherman at 6:30 p.m. <br />Mashpee Town Hall, Waquoit Meeting Room <br />MINUTES <br />Monday, Junem24 w2024 Re Wg Session <br />Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to Hold the minutes of Monday, June 24, 2024. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. <br />VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br />APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br />Update from Cape Cod and Islands ,District „Attorne, Robert „Galibois: <br />District Attorney Robert J. Galibois was in attendance to update the Select Board on activities in his office since <br />he began his service in January, 2023. After assembling his professional staff the department created the first <br />Trial Court of a Mental Health Specialty Court Session with the appointment of a dedicated Mental Health <br />Specialty Court Prosecutor to address mental health issues. <br />Early in the administration, the entire Cape and Islands Legislative Delegation joined efforts to seek additional <br />funding to provide professional and proactive services. Of importance is the creation of a Child Protection and <br />Human Trafficking (HT) Unit with the Office of the District Attorney working closely with local, state and <br />federal authorities to identify, target and prosecute those who prey on vulnerable through unlawful labor <br />practices and sexual exploitation. This office has also formed a committee to address Human Trafficking with <br />goals to' oild awareness and provide training to identify those being targeted'and victimized to ensure there is a <br />safety net in place. <br />District Attorney Galibois indicated he has been conducting outreach with many community leaders to maintain <br />an open channel of communication as he embraces the responsibilities of this position. Last year the fiscal <br />budget was $5,755,659. The Town is requested to support the endeavors -of this department. <br />