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Meeting Minutes for August 30, 2021
Present: Frank DelVecchio and Jess Aptowitz ?F'c(VD
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• Open the Meeting
Mr. DelVecchio called the meeting to order at 4:3013M. 1Q21 a�C i 0 A i0' 51
• Interview Ms. Sally Fehervari to serve on the Open Space and Recreatipm iOMFi'itbee
Ms. Sally Fehervari was present and Mr. DelVecchio began by stating that kfe�ttiMl;,A}ibiit�and
himself have known Ms. Fehervari for many years. He then gave a summary of the Open Space and
Recreation Committee and noted that an open space plan is required by the State. Ms. Fehervari then
explained why she wanted to be on the Open Space Committee and what interested her in applying for
the opening. Mr. DelVecchio and Mr. Aptowitz then asked a few questions that she answered. Mr.
Aptowitz stated that he was confident that whatever committee or assignment she has she takes it on
with passion and puts her best effort forward. Mr. Aptowitz asked what the process was and Mr.
DelVecchio asked for Ms. Carrie Champagne to join in the conversation and she responded that making
a verbal statement about recommending Ms. Fehervari would be sufficient and would not need a
formal motion. She also stated that this would then be placed on the September 15, 2021 Select Board
agenda for the full Board's consideration. Mr. Aptowitz stated that he would recommend that the
Select Board appoint Ms. Fehervari to the Open Space and Recreation Committee and Mr. DelVecchio
agreed with his recommendation.
The meeting was paused until the arrival of Mr. Jeff Paten for his interview.
• Interview Mr. Jeff Paten to serve on the Conservation Commission
Mr. Aptowitz introduced Mr. Paten who was interested in serving on the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Aptowitz explained the purpose of the Volunteer Advisory Committee. Mr. Paten was then asked
why he was interested in serving on the Conservation Commission. He responded that he liked nature
and his property abutted conservation land and he became familiar with the Conservation Commission
when he had some regrading of his property that he wanted done. Mr. Aptowitz and Mr. DelVecchio
asked him a few questions which he answered. Mr. Aptowitz recommended that Mr. Paten be
considered to serve on the Conservation Commission at the September 15, 2021 Select Board meeting
and Mr. DelVecchio agreed. Mr. DelVecchio thanked Mr. Paten for being patient through this new
process.
• Discuss Candidates and Formulate Recommendation to Select Board
This was stated after each previous agenda item.
• Other items not known 48 hours in advance of the meeting
There were no other items.
• Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 5:1513M. (Aptowitz/DelVecchio) Passes 2:0
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Prepared by Carrie Champagne