04/09/2024 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes (3)

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07 „ Town Of Mashpee Historic District Commission 16 Great Neck Road North trhflntUv+'Mhs Mashpee, MA 02649 Chairman Hyde then opened the discussion of vacancies on the Historic District Commission and reviewed that there were a total of five vacancies and reminded the Commissioners that Mr. Gibbons and Ms. Loyko who were interviewed in prior months hadn't proceeded through the process due to the Select Board's change in process as it relates to vacancies. As such, after today's interviews the Commissioners would need to complete the appropriate evaluation forms for each candidate and the completed forms would be submitted to the Select Board where a final interview would be requested. The Commissioners then began their interview with the interested applicant, Richard DeSorgher. Mr. DeSorgher introduced himself and provided his background and passion for history including his desire to preserve and protect Mashpee's history. The next applicant, Ava Costello, reiterated some of the same sentiments as Mr. DeSorgher and further stated her current role as hair of the Historical Commission and with her education and history passion she believes that the two commissions are "hand and glove" and that she's dedicated to the history of Mashpee. Having no further questions by the Commissioners of the two applicants, Chairman Hyde sought motion to highly recommend both Mr. DeSorgher and Ms. Costello. Before closing the applicant interviews,the Community Development Director suggested that the Commissioners switch the membership between Mr. Gibbons and Ms. Paxton, should Mr. Gibbons be approved by the Select Board given his architectural background. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made the motion as noted above. Ms. Paxton seconded. All in favor. Chairman Hyde asked if there was anything else needing to be discussed. Karyn Leslie reminded the Commission that the evaluation forms would need to be completed prior to leaving the building and that the completed forms would be shared with the Select Board and the Select Board would likely request their own interviews prior to filling any vacancies. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Paxton seconded. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 am. Respectfully Submitted: Karyn Leslie Administrative Assistant LIST OF DOCUMENTS: • Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for 474 Main Street • Meeting Minutes July 27, 2023 • Letter of Interest Richard DeSorgher • Letter of Interest Ava Costello • Current membership status as of April 2, 2024 3