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01/11/2024 TOWNCLORIS OFFICE
Attendees: Christopher Jackson, Keith Wells, Julie Jones, Jim Shriver, Wayn m�h (7ri*,djpIj7:00pm),
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Meeting Convened
The meeting was called to order at 6:38 pm. �5
Moved: To call the meeting to order at 6:38 pm.
Motion: Keith Wells
Second: Julie Jones
Vote: 4-0-0
Commission Reorganization
Members elected a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk from amongst themselves for 2024. McDermott
recognized and thanked the officers from the last year before opening the floor to nominees., -
First, the Commission elected`a Chair for 2024.
Motion:
To reelect Christopher Jackson Chair for 2024.
Moved:
Keith Wells
Second:
Julie Jones
Vote:
4-0-0
Second, they elected a Vice Chair for 2024.
Motion:
To reelect Julie Jones Vice Chair for 2024.
Moved:
Keith Wells
Second:
Jim Shriver
Vote:
4-0-0
Finally, they
elected a Clerk for the year.
Motion:
To elect Keith Wells Clerk for 2024.
Moved:
Julie Jones
Second:
Jim Shriver
Vote:
4-0-0
Acceptance of Minutes
The IDC accepted the minutes from 12/14/2023.
Motion: To accept the 12/14/23 minutes as written.
Moved: Keith Wells
Second: Julie Jones
Vote: 4-0-0
Downtown
Pilot Sign & Fagade Program
McDermott informed members that the Commonwealth had returned the signed contract for the
program. Unfortunately, the allocation had been impacted by the Governor's recent budget cuts,
reducing its funding by half.; Despite this, the decision had been made to move ahead with the program,
with outreach commencing earlier that week.
MSKOD Parkway r
McDermott updated the IDC regarding design and development of the Parkway.
Discover Mansfield
(Wayne arrived at 7:00 pm)
McDermott briefed members regarding progress in Cabot Park wayfinding project.
IDC Membership
McDermott introduced Wayne Smith, who had most recently been appointed to the IDC. He also
congratulated Julie Jones on her reappointment. He pointed out that the IDC had one vacancy remaining
to be filled.
Meeting Times
McDermott asked if the later meeting had helped. It was agreed it had and that 7:00pm would likely be
the ideal meeting time moving forward.
Business Development & Outreach Efforts
McDermott updated members on recent meetings with and outreach to local businesses and those
interested in locating in Mansfield. They also discussed local vacancies and opportunities.
Key Partnerships
McDermott informed members that MassEcon was exploring opportunities to market a local vacancy
and had met with him, the Conservation Agent, and the Town Planner to discuss the matter.
Any Items Not Known 48 Hours in Advance
Nothing to report. (Christopher Jackson exited at 7:39pm.)
Adjourn
The Commission moved to adjourn.
Motion:
To adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm.
Moved:
Keith Wells
Second:
Julie Jones
Vote:
4-0-0