12/14/2023 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes (2)

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12 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 14, 2023 NEW BUSINESS Interview Candidates for At-lame Membershi Possible Recommendation to, SelectvBoardfor Appointment:..__..........................._. Karen Yetra: (continued) When asked of the CPC and its funding areas,Ms. Yetra indicated that balance is important. There is a need to preserve historic,there is a need for affordable housing, open space and recreation noting the high importance of pickleball and the MM/MHS track and field project. Ms. Yetra having impressive skills indicated she is a good analyst, a good listener, and a problem solver,etc. When asked of her work with Habitat Ms. Yetra indicated she does what is needed in the volunteer position, this includes construction. The Cape Kids Meals program is a non-profit which began in the Mashpee School system that benefits students without lunches. The program has grown substantially now serving 37 school systems weekly. Over 900 students on the Cape need lunches. The number of children participating previously was 600. With the pandemic and increase in seasonal workers,the need jumped to 900. When asked of her passion when it relates to the four funded CPC categories,Ms. Yetra indicated that affordable housing is appealing,but she is happy to serve in support of any of those capacities. In her opinion,the 2% surcharge should remain at 2% until she sees the level of need. As a volunteer in the Town of Medfield,Ms. Yetra volunteered in any classroom or with funding as needed. Ms. Yetra served as President of the Educational Foundation raising $300,000 in grant funding. As a good listener with presence Ms. Yetra indicated that it is important to balance open space, recreation, historic and affordable housing needs, and to be respectful of the applications as they come forward. Ms. Yetra is available to attend the regular meetings of the CPC.