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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS <br /> ❖ Town of Mashpee Select Board—Policy 001 was read into the record <br /> ➢ Sharon K Mueller <br /> Background <br /> • Ms. Mueller, a long-term resident of Mashpee originally from Illinois, <br /> has a strong personal connection to the Cape. <br /> • Holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois and a <br /> Master's in Communications from Fairfield University. <br /> • Professional experience in marketing, product/service development, <br /> and real estate, including roles at major corporations such as AT&T, <br /> GE, and Avis. <br /> • Active in the Mashpee community, especially at the senior center and <br /> Mashpee TV, hosting informational shows for seniors. <br /> Committee Experience & Expectations <br /> • Unclear on specific committee responsibilities and meeting frequency <br /> due to lack of communication. <br /> Affordable Housing Issues & Solutions <br /> • Supports accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a partial solution to <br /> affordable housing shortages, citing personal property suitability and <br /> real estate knowledge. <br /> • Emphasizes the need for regulatory adjustments (e.g., variances, <br /> setbacks) to facilitate ADU development. <br /> • Stresses the importance of addressing affordable housing for both <br /> young people and seniors, and integrating water pollution concerns <br /> with new housing projects. <br /> • Notes the urgency of affordable housing, comparing it to other critical <br /> infrastructure needs. <br /> Artificial Intelligence & Grant Applications <br /> • Recommends leveraging AI to streamline the grant application <br /> process, citing a lack of personnel and time as barriers. <br /> • Offers to connect the committee with an AI expert already working <br /> with Mashpee TV to explore potential applications for the town. <br /> ➢ Ron Makara <br /> Background <br /> • Mr. Makara has nearly 40 years of IT experience; roles include <br /> programmer,project manager, and marketing manager. <br /> • Emphasized strong communication, collaboration, and problem- <br /> solving skills developed through professional experience. <br /> • Stated no direct experience in affordable housing but expressed <br /> enthusiasm,persistence, and a desire to learn and contribute. <br /> Volunteer Experience and Community Involvement <br /> • Detailed, extensive volunteer experience, including 10 years on the <br /> Millis finance committee. <br /> 2 <br />