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

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9 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 14,2023 NEW BUSINESS Interview s ta Candidate for Ar _w _ .. m. 1 e mMemmbershi11,,Possible Recommend Boar or Recommendation to Select .w._... Appointment: _ .M._. _. The Community Preservation Committee interviewed the following candidates for recommendation to the Select Board for appointment as At-Large CPC members. Judith MacDougall: Judith MacDougall,a 23+year resident of the Town of Mashpee indicated she looks forward to the opportunity to give back to the community positively by participating on the CPC Committee to ensure the preservation of open space, recreation, affordable housing while maintaining the rich history of the Town of Mashpee. At this time,Ms. MacDougall stated she has the time to attend meetings and other commitments as required for the position. After reading past minutes, and listening to tonight's meeting, community preservation has resonated and she is enthusiastic in contributing. Ms. MacDougall resides in the vicinity of Santuit Pond abutting conservation land. Ms. MacDougall presently works as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools in the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, a position she has had for the past ten years. When asked of the four funding categories; open space, recreation, historic purposes, and affordable housing and her passion,Ms. MacDougall indicated they are all intertwined, and it is important to protect all facets which are of value to maintain this lovely town. It was noted the CPA tax was reduced from 3%to 2%, and there has been discussions of reducing the assessment further. Ms. MacDougall in commenting on the surcharge stated it is important for the Town to maintain the 2% status quo, a worthy investment for all the projects. Activities of interest include the start of the Educational Foundation in Bridgewater-Raynham, and involvement in the Mashpee Schools. Ms. MacDougall indicated she has always volunteered in one capacity or another which has some value to the community preservation opportunity. This would include interaction, research and serving as liaison for particular projects. When asked of the things she may be qualified for and the challenges that may arise Ms. MacDougall indicated she is married to a land surveyor. If needed, she could obtain context. Ms. MacDougall also noted she is knowledgeable on state law, elbow deep in this daily with a good background. Regarding criticism that may arise, she deals with the public daily.