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December 2, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Melissa Ferretti, Jeanne Azarovitz, Peter Meier, Anne-Marie Siroonian
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter Meier arrived at 4:33 PM.
Every vote, in order
Proceed with the Host Community Agreement request for application RFA process with the current Social Equity Policy and grading criteria
To proceed with the Host Community Agreement request for application RFA process with the current Social Equity Policy and grading criteria.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded to proceed with the Host Community Agreement request for application RFA process with the current Social Equity Policy and grading criteria. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Reserve one license for a social equity applicant in accordance with the current Social Equity Policy
To reserve one license for a social equity applicant in accordance with the current Social Equity Policy.
Yes: Ferretti, Mastrangelo, SiroonianNo: Azarovitz, Meier
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to reserve one license for a social equity applicant in accordance with the current Social Equity Policy. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - no, Peter Meier - no, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 3-2-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Ferretti)
Utilize composite scores, Option One
To utilize composite scores, Option One.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to utilize composite scores, Option One. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Ferretti)
Enter into HCA negotiations with Capeway Cannabis
To enter into HCA negotiations with Capeway Cannabis.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to enter into HCA negotiations with Capeway Cannabis. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Nominate Chief Cannabis and Melo Greens for consideration for HCA negotiations for the second license
To nominate, for Chief Cannabis and Melo Greens for consideration for entering into HCA negotiations for the second license.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier motioned to nominate, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded, for Chief Cannabis and Melo Greens for consideration for entering into HCA negotiations for the second license. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Choose between Chief Cannabis and Melo Greens for HCA negotiations for the second license
Nominations: each member names Chief Cannabis or Melo Greens for HCA negotiations for the second license
A choice between two applicants. The minutes list each member's choice: Melissa Ferretti, Anne-Marie Siroonian and Chair Mastrangelo named Chief Cannabis; Jeanne Azarovitz and Peter Meier named Melo Greens. The board then voted 5-0 to enter into HCA negotiations with Chief Cannabis.
From the minutes
“Nominations: Melissa Ferretti - Chief Cannabis Jeanne Azarovitz - Melo Greens Peter Meier - Melo Greens Anne-Marie Siroonian - Chief Cannabis Ms. Siroonian asked if Chief Cannabis was able to be fast tracked due to being a veteran. Mike Allen with Chief Cannabis said that it is called expedited review, and it is for veterans, minorities, and women-owned businesses that have gone through the certification process with the supply and diversity office. He said that he has done this and would do it for this license also. Jenish Patel from Melo Greens said that through the CCC, they have the MBE certification. He said that they have attended a few of the classes that are required, and he said they will get the certification once the have the HCA. Chair Mastrangelo - Chief Cannabis.”
Enter into HCA negotiations with Chief Cannabis for the reasons stated
To enter into HCA negotiations with Chief Cannabis for the reasons stated.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to enter into HCA negotiations with Chief Cannabis for the reasons stated. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Leave the reminder of the applicants open for consideration pending outcome of HCA negotiations
To leave the reminder of the applicants open for consideration pending outcome of HCA negotiations.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Peter Meier seconded to leave the reminder of the applicants open for consideration pending outcome of HCA negotiations. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Meier)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to adjourn. Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Chair Mastrangelo - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
From the Bourne Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and in the Select Board meeting packets. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Bourne Enterprise (capenews.net) and the Cape Cod Times.
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