12/04/2023 SELECT BOARD Minutes (2)

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7 Mashpee Select Board Minutes December 4, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Discussion and Alproval of the 2024 Seasonal Poulation Estimate: Town Planner Evan Lehrer: Evan Lehrer, Community Development Director was in attendance to reveal the estimated peak population of 36,922 persons for the 2024 summer season, as of July 10, 2024. This is made known for the purpose of setting the quota for liquor licenses in the Town of Mashpee and it is a requirement of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). Mr. Lehrer indicated calendar year 2023 was slower in terms of growth with only 28 single family dwellings added to the housing stock. In addition, 7 accessory apartments were constructed. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to approve the 2024 Seasonal Population Estimate of 36,922 persons as of July 10, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Discussion_and Approval Participation inWthe Public Health Excellence Grant Program for Shared Services: Health Agent Zach 5eabury Zachary Seabury, Board of Health Agent was in attendance with Katie O'Neill from the Barnstable County Board of Health and Environment to review the Public Health Shared Services program grant. The MDPH- Public Health Excellence (PHE) grant assists local boards of health by utilizing cross jurisdictional services or shared services for a more effective and efficient local public health system. Local boards of health can improve compliance with statutory and regulatory mandates and expand the protections and opportunities offered to residents with this grant opportunity by pooling resources, functions and expertise. The PHE grant has been awarded for $481,594 annually for three -years with an opportunity for renewal three times. Funds can be used for staff salaries, staff training, benefits, payroll taxes, travel, program supplies and consultants. There is no fiscal responsibility to take part in the grant or in governance board meetings. Each participating town authorizes a representative to work with the shared services coordinator. Each town has one vote in the development of priorities and public health initiatives for the region and subregions. Ms. O'Neill indicated that they are hiring new inspectors to support existing staff in an effort to accomplish more together rather than individually. For example, if the workload is high, health services would be provided as a team. To date, 320 communities have signed on to take part in the PHE grant program.