12/21/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes December 21, 2020 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Status Report by M3 Ventures d/b/a Triple-M: Lianne Ankner: (continued) As the traffic discussion continued it was noted the amount of visitors projected in 202lis 176,842 and in 2026; 310,697 persons. There was concern with respect to the impacts at the Route 130/Great Neck Road North intersection a congested area with considerable traffic volume. With further review curb cuts may be necessary to allow for the merger onto Route 130. It may also be necessary to widen Route 130 for turnoffs to Echo Road. It was agreed that Triple M would work with the Town to develop the best solutions for traffic control. There was no action regarding roadway modifications at this time. Discussion followed with respect to the sale of edible items and the packaging thereof. There is concern as to what is being provided to the community is safe for children. Recreational home delivery was also a serious matter of concern. Ms. Ankner responded by stating that unless there is a Town vote to prohibit local delivery this operation cannot be prevented. Since the Town has allowed a recreational marijuana facility, it is assumed Mashpee is open to offering home delivery. As a result of Cannabis Control Commission regulations Triple M does not intend to include a delivery service to their operations. Ms. Ankner indicated she would provide more information to the Board regarding this concern after the meeting. With regards to the packaging of edibles, the items would be provided for sale in containers with child resistant locks that would automatically secure after opening. The packaging is very plain with opaque material and the edibles are made in geometric shapes. The Cannabis Control Commission prohibits the sale of edibles that resemble candy. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to grant authorization to the Town Manager to negotiate a suitable amendment to the Host Community Agreement between the Town and M3 Ventures to replace the Town's existing Community Impact Fee by requiring a pro-forma of 3% of gross revenues from Medical Marijuana sales. 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 OLD BUSINESS Update Discussion and Possible Action Relative to COVID-19: It was conveyed the Town of Mashpee has had a total of 253 cases of the COVID-19 virus with 7 cases reported today, and 35 persons in isolation. Town Manager Rodney C. Collins urged citizens to maintain small groups during the upcoming holiday season as data clearly reveals the vast majority of the cases derive from in-home gatherings. It is hopeful the vaccination will be distributed soon.