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12 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 22, 2024 NEW BUSINESS Community Preservation Committee: Judith MacDougall,_Edwardw Schmuhl, Yetra, Three%3 candidates for Two2Member at Large_Positions ExpirinnJune 30, 2024 (continued) Edward Schmuhl: Mr. Schmuhl works as an appraiser, and has familiarity and experience in reading documents and plans and other building issues. Of the areas supported by the CPC, Mr. Schmuhl gave high priority to affordable housing, stating the largest need is the lack of affordable housing. Having worked extensively with town committees Mr. Schmuhl indicated he would be comfortable and able to contribute and support the needs of the Community Preservation Committee in all defined areas. Karen Yetra: Karen Yetra a serial volunteer indicated she has volunteered for the PTA, for various fundraising, override campaigns and foundations for education. Ms. Yetra previously worked for a national data base consulting firm ending her career in management. During this time Ms. Yetra indicated she had to learn quickly as the clients varied. This experience has given Ms. Yetra the skillset the listen and analyze while maintaining equitability. Ms. Yetra currently volunteers for Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. When asked of the CPC and areas of involvement Ms. Yetra indicated that open space, recreation, affordable housing and historic are all in need of attention, are extremely important, and very intertwined. Ms. Yetra can commit to this position and bring sustenance to the committee. Ms. Yetra indicated she likes to solve problems that help people. This position would give her the satisfaction, and curiosity to learn about this great town. Members of the Select Board agreed the candidates for appointment to the CPC are very outstanding and it is difficult to name the appointments with three strong applicants with only two vacancies. There are other Town vacancies and it is hopeful the contender would have an interest in serving the Town of Mashpee on another vacant position. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to appoint Judy MacDougall to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 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 Motion made by Selectman Wyman -Colombo to appoint Ted Schmuhl to the Community Preservation Committee as an At -Large Member for a term to expire; June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, (1)