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11 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 22, 2024 NEW BUSINESS M mm w ; y w _ m w w_ .. w �........Judith MacDougall Edward Schmuhl, Karen Yetra� Three_Q candidates Commumt Preservation Committee ...... or Twow( Member at Large,Positions Ex icing 111ge 30 2024 With two vacant positions on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for Members At -Large, expiring on June 30, 2024, the Select Board interviewed (3) candidates for this position in accord with Select Board Policy No. 01. For uniformity, each applicant responded to five questions. Judith MacDougall: When asked why she would like to serve on the CPC Ms. MacDougall indicated this is an overarching mission that touches on every aspect of what is important to maintain a town. Ms. MacDougall works for a regional school district and has experience with budgets, planning and school buildings. Ms. MacDougall resides is proximity to Santuit Pond and pays close attention to this matter of importance. Ms. MacDougall is available to attend the monthly meetings of the CPC and would bring a fresh perspective to the areas funded; open space, recreation, historic and affordable housing. Reviewing applications, progress, plans and permitting is a huge part of her job serving the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee. Ms. MacDougall indicated she has the lens to adhere to timelines, compliance with state laws and what is good for the town. All the areas of CPC funding dove tail into one another. All is cohesive to compliment and protect the town we live in. Ms. MacDougall stated she would bring a skillset. However, there is a lot to learn as some members have been on the CPC Committee for some time. In closing Ms. MacDougall indicated she has lived in the Town of Mashpee for the past 24 years. The Town has done well, and with family, Mashpee is welcoming. Ms. MacDougall desires to be a part of the community and would like to be a part of the Town's development bringing a new perspective to this committee. Interest to give back to a town that has given so much for my family. Road run off, identified a problem on our street, in two weeks we have a berm, the response is immediate a lot to be thankful for. Children moved and have come back, grandchildren growing in this town. Edward Schmuhl: The Select Board interviewed Mr. Schmuhl remotely by telephone conference. Mr. Schmuhl indicated he has a keen interest in affordable housing and has served on the affordable housing committee in the Town of Falmouth. Of interest is open space and its preservation. The Community Preservation Committee has opportunities to conduct projects. This is a major opportunity for a town to allocate funds from the CPC for solutions. Experience with an affordable housing committee and involvement in town activities bring an interest in serving on this committee. Mr. Schmuhl noted he was a water steward, and is familiar with environmental issues and open space issues in Mashpee.