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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVolunteer Advisory Sub Comm. 12/13/2022Volunteer Advisory Sub -Committee Meeting Minutes for December 13, 2022 Present: Jess Aptowitz and Mr. DelVecchio attended the meeting at TowMIMI ting room 2 A/B. Ms. Jean Mallon, Chair of the Board of Library Trustees and Ms. WhitnRU �r Trplreirector were also present for the first interviews. i r4 • Open the Meeting ZOD MAR 15 P 12: 01 Meeting was called to order by Jess Aptowitz 5:45PM and he explained tpg;"-till"FF @1 the committees' purpose. leii'aSSACHUSETT S • Approve Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2022 This item was skipped • Interview Leonard Epstein and Charles Cullinan for the Board of Library Trustees Ms. Mallon and Ms. Brown introduced themselves and then Ms. Mallon gave a summary of the library and the items that the Board of Library Trustees is responsible for including the annual review of the Library Director, reviewing policies and reviewing reports and data of the library usage, Mr. DelVecchio stated that this is a difficult task because there are two applicants for one vacancy. Mr. Aptowitz asked Mr. Cullinan to share a little bit about himself. Mr. Cullinan responded that he has lived in Town twenty-eight years and has been using the library and he is familiar with how libraries are run because many of his friends are librarians. Mr. Epstein was asked to share about himself. He stated that him and his wife moved to Mansfield after he retired and has been on the Board of Library Trustees for many years and is the Secretary taking the minutes. Mr. Aptowitz then asked Mr. Epstein what attracted him to serve on the Board and Mr. Epstein stated he was at the library often and got to know the staff who encouraged him to apply and it was a way to give back to the Town. Mr. Cullinan responded that he was a frequent user of the library and his background and experience. Mr. Aptowitz then asked him what his strongest attribute was and he responded that it was his background and experience and knows his way around the library and he also knows how much of an asset the library is for communities. Mr. Epstein responded that it was very similar to Mr. Cullinan and when he was practicing law he referred to the library often and he was interested in the library. Lastly Mr. Aptowitz asked if there were any conflicts that they could have and Mr. Epstein responded that there has not been and would recuse myself. Mr. Cullinan responded that he could see a conflict if he worked fora publisher but he does not. Mr. Aptowitz then Mr. Aptowitz began the discussion stating the meeting was being recorded. Mr. DelVecchio stated that there are three candidates for two positions. Mr. Aptowitz asked Mr. Eagle to tell everyone a little bit about himself. Mr. Eagle stated that he moved to Mansfield in 2010 and decided to get involved and it took a few times of applying to get a seat on the Finance Committee, Mr. DelVecchio noted that it is not uncommon for people to have to apply more than once. Mr. Eagle stated that he has been on the Finance Committee for six years and has a good understanding of the Town's finances. Mr. Aptowitz asked Ms. Thurston to tell everyone about herself. Ms. Thurston responded that she is a newer resident, she moved here from Colorado to go to Suffolk College, which she graduated in 2022. She added that her degree is in Economics and Political Science. She stated that she works for a cyber security for intelligence company and teaches horse back riding. Mr. Aptowitz then asked her what attracted her to apply and she responded that she wanted to get involved and apply for a committee that she was interested in and the Finance Committee came in at the top of her list. She stated that she does not have municipal finance experience but wants to learn more and bring her education experience to the Committee. Mr. DelVecchio commended both of them for applying when many people say they are too busy. Mr. Eagle answered the question stated that this is one of the ways he can give back and by serving on a committee it gives him more of a right to complain. Mr. Aptowitz then asked Mr. Eagle what his strongest attribute was that he brings to the Finance Committee and Mr. Eagle responded that his ability to think critically and finding solutions where everyone can come together and compromise. Ms. Thurston responded that her. strongest attribute was that she brings a new fresh perspective and that she wants to also represents all demographics within Mansfield. Mr. DelVecchio then stated that they have one additional interview and then on January WI the full Select Board will discuss and appoint members. • Other items not known 48 hours in advance of the meeting There were no items. • Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the VASC meeting on December 13, 2022 at 6:3013M. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 2:0 Signature Prepared by Carrie Champagne ? f �'/aM,7 Date