Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutVolunteer Advisory Sub Comm. 11/09/2022Volunteer Advisory Sub -Committee Meeting Minutes for November 9, 2022 RECEIVED FFlc> Present: Frank DelVecchio and Jess Aptowitz attended the meeting at To�k�t�A fnt�eeti g rroom 2 A/B. Also Present: Jeffrey Ward, Chair of Keep Mansfield Beautiful 1013 MAR 15 P 12� 00 • .Open the Meeting P ANSFIELD Meeting was called to order by Jess Aptowitz 6:14PM. M Asoll UHUSETT S • Approve Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2022 and July 13, 2022 Motion: To approve the April 12, 2022 and the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes, (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 2:0 • Interview Laura McCarthy for vacancy on Conservation Commission or Mansfield Housing Corporation This interview was cancelled prior to the meeting. • Interview Ms. Kellie Ansermoz for Open Space and Recreation Committee Mr. Aptowitz and Mr. DelVecchio explained the process of the Volunteer Advisory SubCommttte. Mr. Aptowitz asked Ms. Ansermoz to tell everyone a little bit about herself. Ms. Ansermoz stated that she has lived in Mansfield since 2011. She grew up in Massachusetts and went to school in Delaware and she made Mansfield her home after having her children. She stated that she has volunteered with the Mansfield Women of Today and her work background is in insurance as an underwriter. She stated she was interested in this volunteer opportunity because she loves the outdoors and does project management for work so she thought that her skills would help the committee. Mr. DelVecchio explained that the Open Space Plan is due to be redone in 2023 and her skills as a project manager could be helpful. Mr. DelVecchio then asked her what her best attribute was. Ms. Ansermoz responded that she is organized and is good at project management Mr. DelVecchio noted that she was enthusiastic, professional and interested and able to contribute and do not see why she wouldn't receive a positive recommendation to the Select Board. Ms. Ansermoz asked what the next steps were and Mr. DelVecchio responded. • Ms. Kristy,Brooks and Mr. Patrick McCue for vacancy on Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee The candidates Ms. Brooks and Mr. McCue were present and came forward. Mr. Aptowitz and Mr. DelVecchio explained the Volunteer Advisory Subcommittee and the process for interviewing candidates why each candidate was interested in applying. Mr. McCue responded that he has lived in Mansfield his 'f entire life and would like to help out and has recently began gardening and help keep the Town clean. Mr. Ward explained that loving the Town is the first requirement. Mr. DelVecchio asked Ms. Brooks to share a little about herself and what interested her in this committee. Ms. Brooks responded that she has lived in Mansfield since 1997 and have a passion for the environment and see opportunities to improve things. She had approached Mr. Ward at Family Fun Night to talk about the Committee and stated that she has an interest in recycling and improving some key spots for recycling and noted that Memorial Park is an example of a place that needs recycling containers. Mr. DelVecchio then asked Mr. McCue to share about himself. Mr. McCue stated that he is in college and has lived in Mansfield for 23 years. He stated that he has noticed the Town getting a lot prettier and cleaner and there is a lot less trash on the streets. He added that as a boy scout he was involved in the clean-up. He added that he has a strong interest in the environment and wants to get involved. Mr. DelVecchio explained that it is difficult where there is more than one candidate for a single vacancy. He added that even if you're not officially appointed as a voting member of a committee you can still participate and attend committee meetings. Mr. Ward stated that voting is not a large part of what the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee does, but would love everyone to help participate in the meetings even if not officially appointed. Mr. DelVecchio noted that Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee has an opening for one resident at large and suggested that Ms. Brooks may be interested in that because of its focus on recycling. Mr. Aptowitz asked Mr. McCue what his strongest attribute and he responded that it was passion. Mr. McCue added that he genuinely likes seeing the cleanups and he thought that there could be more poeple brought in to helping. Mr. Aptowitz then asked Ms. Brooks what her strongest attribute was and she responded that she is organized and can be relied upon. Mr. DelVecchio asked either candidate if they had any questions, but neither had any questions. Mr. Aptowitz explained the process and the next steps. • Other items not known 48 hours in advance of the meeting There were no items. • Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the VASC meeting on November 9, 2022 at 6:5113M. (DelVecchio/Aptowitz) Passes 2:0 Signature Prepared by Carrie Champagne :4zlv/�-09,-3 Date