TOWN/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Audrey Beck Municipal Building

Council Chambers

4:00 pm

Minutes

Present:          M. Beal, T. Callahan, B. Clouette, M. Hart, J. Hintz, A.J. Pappanikou, S. Rhodes, W. Simpson

Staff:               M. Capriola, J. Jackman, C. vanZelm

1.  Opportunity for Public to Address the Committee

None.

2.  May 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes

The minutes of May 19, 2009 were passed unanimously.

3.  Mansfield 2020: A Unified Vision (Strategic Plan)

Mr. Hart and Ms. Capriola provided an overview of the process.  Mr. Pappanikou made a motion, seconded by Mr. Clouette to adopt the response for the Housing action plans as revised; the motion was unanimously approved.  Mr. Pappanikou made a motion, seconded by Mr. Clouette to adopt the response for the Town-University Relations action plans as revised; the motion was unanimously approved. 

4.  Committee Membership

The Committee reviewed the revised draft membership proposal.  In a motion made by Mr. Pappanikou, seconded by Mr. Simpson, the Committee unanimously approved to eliminate #6 from the University membership (Asst. to the Vice President for Student Affairs) and to make Town appointments three year staggered terms.

5.  Other

      Ms. van Zelm provided an update on the Mansfield Downtown Partnership.

      Mr. Rhodes provided an update on beautification projects at the University.

      Mr. Callahan provided an overview of newly established fire protection fees for water c  customers.

      Mr. Clouette provided an update on the Assisted Living facility project.

      Mr. Hart provided an update on the Four Corners Sewer Advisory Committee.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00pm.

Next Meeting:  August 11^th, 2009  

Respectfully Submitted, Maria E. Capriola, Assistant to Town Manager, Town of Mansfield