Committees
- Americans With Disabilites Act Grievance Committee
Matthew Hart, Staff (hartmw@mansfieldct.org)
The purpose of the ADA Grievance Committee is to hear and to investigate grievances and other concerns filed against the town under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Upon completing its investigation of a particular case or incident, the committee renders a decision regarding its findings and may provide a recommendation to resolve the matter. The committee only hears claims filed with the town, and does not get involved with claims filed in a court or another outside forum.
- Advisory Committee On Persons With Disabilities
Scott Hasson Chair
Kevin Grunwald, Staff (grunwaldk@mansfieldct.org)
Sheila Thompson, Staff (thompsonsj@mansfieldct.org)
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The Mansfield Advisory Committee on the Needs of Persons with Disabilities was founded in 1976 and became an official Town committee in 1982. The Committee has been instrumental in helping our residents live in a more accessible Mansfield.
- Agriculture Committee
Rotating Chair
Curt Vincente, Staff (vincenteca@mansfieldct.org)
The Agriculture Committee advises the Town Council and other bodies on matters related to preserving farmland and agricultural activity in Mansfield.
- Arts Advisory Committee
Rotating Chair
Curt Vincente, Staff (vincenteca@mansfieldct.org)
Jay O'Keefe, Staff (okeefejm@mansfieldct.org)
The Arts Advisory Committee is charged with advising the Town Council and Manager on issues related to the arts. The committee looks to promote and encourage interest and participation in the arts and may work to complement activities and events sponsored by private organizations having the same purpose and goal.
- Beautification Committee
Brian Krystof, Chair
The purpose of the Beautification Committee is to improve the aesthetic appearance of Mansfield by reducing unattractive areas. The Committee places flowering plants in key locations and recognizes individuals and businesses that contribute to the beautification of Mansfield.
- Board Of Ethics
Gertrude Lamb, Chair
The Board of Ethics issues guidelines on matters related to ethics (i.e. ex parte communication) and establishes procedures for the public to initiate complaints alleging violations of Mansfield’s Code of Ethics. The Board holds hearings concerning the application of the Code and its violation and makes recommendations for action to the Council when the Code has been violated.
- Building Board Of Appeals
Gregory Zlotnick, Chair
The Building Board of Appeals hears appeals regarding decisions made by the Building Official and renders decisions upon the appeal.
- CATV Advisory Committee
The CATV Advisory Committee intervenes in any contested case before the department involving the CATV company which the Council is advising. The Committee reviews all community access programming that has been the subject of a complaint.
- Cemetery Committee
Isabelle Atwood, Chair
Lon Hultgren, Staff (hultgrenlr@mansfieldct.org)
The Cemetery Committee advises the Town Manager in the management, care and maintenance of public cemeteries and provides assistance in the maintenance and care of cemeteries owned or controlled by private associations, if such help is requested. The Committee, within the framework of an approved Town budget, advises the Town Manager in the expenditure of Town funds to have burial grounds cleared of weeds, briars and brush, grass mowed, fences and walls repaired and memorial stones straightened and repaired. The Committee also studies the need for and makes recommendations to the Town Manager for the enlargement of present cemeteries and for the acquisition of land for new cemeteries as permitted under the Town’s ordinances and advises the Town Manager in the development of a budget for implementing the above programs.
- Clean Energy Team
Virginia Walton, staff (waltonvd@mansfieldct.org)
Formed in November 2005, the purpose of this task force is to promote the use of and educate residents about renewable energy. The group’s primary focus is to help the Town fulfill its 20% renewable energy by 2010 commitment. This includes getting residents and businesses to sign-up for the CleanEnergyOptions program. Volunteers are needed.
- Commission On Aging
Susanna Thomas, Chair
Kevin Grunwald, Staff (grunwaldk@mansfieldct.org)
Patricia Hope, Staff (hopep@mansfieldct.org)
Jean Ann Kenny, Staff (kennyja@mansfieldct.org)
The Commission on Aging studies the conditions and needs of elderly persons in the Town in relation to housing, economics, employment, health and nutrition, recreation, transportation and other matters. The Commission recommends and evaluates programs to meet the needs of the elderly and suggests priorities for action. Members serve as a resource group to which Mansfield citizens can turn either individually or as groups when they have problems or questions about programs or needs of the elderly. The Commission then furnishes information outlining needs to agencies and groups who are interested in, or who provide services for, the elderly.
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Communication Advisory Committee
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The members of the Communications Advisory Committee have the responsibility to advise the Town Council on communication policies and practices as well as monitor and evaluate specific initiatives. The Committee reviews and/or recommends the formats and materials for public meetings including the Town Budget Meeting and Informational Budget Meeting. A major charge of the Committee is to investigate and recommend best practices for all aspects of communication among the Town Council, Town Administrative Staff, Mansfield residents and regional interests.
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- Conservation Commission
Robert Dahn, Chair
Jen Kaufman, Staff (kaufmanjs@mansfieldct.org)
Grant Meitzler, Staff (meitzlerg@mansfieldct.org)
The Mansfield Conservation Commission is charged with advising the Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and other Town agencies and officials on policies and issues relating to the development, conservation, supervision, and regulation of natural resources (including water resources) within the Town of Mansfield.
- Correctional Facility/Public Safety Liaison Committee
Wunderly Stauder, Chair
Matt Hart, Staff (hartmw@mansfieldct.org)
The mission of Mansfield’s Public Safety Committee is to review safety and security concerns related to the local correctional facility, the Donald T. Bergin Correctional Institution (Bergin CI). Mansfield’s Public Safety Committee also serves as the Correctional Facility Liaison Committee, which is charged with similar duties.
- Design Review Panel
The five person Design Review Panel is appointed by the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) to provide independent citizen review comments on Site Plan and Special Permit applications pending before the PZC. Members serve two year terms and are selected based on backgrounds in landscape architecture, engineering, historic preservation, architecture/design, business/construction or a related field.
- Eastern CT Regional Tourism District
Anne Smith, Mansfield Representative
The purpose of the Quiet Corner Committee is to promote tourism in the North East section of Connecticut. Twenty-one towns in North Eastern Connecticut make up the Quiet Corner tourism region. A wide variety of informational pamphlets are published and distributed as part of this Committee’s duties.
- Eastern Highlands Health District Board Of Directors
Elizabeth Paterson, Chair (patersone@mansfieldct.org)
The Eastern Highlands Health District Board of Directors is the governing body for the Health District, which is an independent entity of local government. The individual members are appointed by the legislative body of each member town. The Board appoints and supervises the local Director of Health, subsequent to a public hearing approves an annual budget, sets Health District policy and promulgates local rules and regulations for the promotion of local public health.
- Emergency Management Advisory Council
Elizabeth Paterson, Chair (patersone@mansfieldct.org)
The Emergency Management Committee is established by Ordinance and is consistent with CGS § 24-7. The Committee’s charge is to offer advice to the Town Manager and the Director of Emergency Management on emergency management issues.
- Historic District Commission
Gail Bruhn, Chair
The Mansfield Historic District Commission was established by ordinance to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the Town of Mansfield through the preservation and protection of buildings and places of historic interest by maintenance of such landmarks in the history of architecture and of the Town of Mansfield, and through the development of appropriate settings for such buildings, places and districts.
- Housing Authority Board Of Directors
Richard P. Long, Chair
The Housing Authority Board of Directors is comprised of commissioners that serve as governing officers or directors of the Housing Authority. Once appointed by the Town Council, commissioners are independent, non-partisan public servants. They are responsible for major policy and leadership decisions. The Executive Director they hire is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Housing Authority and its programs. A commissioner may, and commonly does, serve many terms in providing this service.
- Library Advisory Board
Sheila Quinn Clark, Chair
Louise Bailey, Staff (baileyla@mansfieldct.org)
The Library Advisory Board provides advice in formulating policies and objectives, publicizing and recommending new programs, reviewing the proposed budget, enlisting public cooperation and understanding for programs, assisting with cultural activities associated with the library and making recommendations concerning acceptance of any bequest, devise, gift or endowment.
- Mansfield Downtown Partnership Board Of Directors
Philip Lodewick, President
Cynthia van Zelm, Staff (vanzelmca@mansfieldct.org)
The MDP Board of Directors is made up of 18 representatives from the Town of Mansfield, surrounding communities, and the University of Connecticut. The Board of Directors establishes policy for the Partnership, oversees the development of the Storrs Center downtown project, and develops projects to promote the Town of Mansfield.
- Mansfield Advocates for Children
Joan Buck, Chair
Sandy Baxter, Staff (baxtersp@mansfieldct.org)
The Mansfield School Readiness Council is a group of concerned volunteers that works to contribute to the positive development of all young children in Mansfield.
- Open Space Preservation Committee
James Morrow, Chair
Curt Vincente, Staff (vincenteca@mansfieldct.org)
The Open Space Preservation Committee serves as a resource to the Town Council concerning open space issues. Following guidelines in the Town Plan of Conservation and Development, the committee evaluates various properties, reports on their suitability for preservation and makes contact and works with landowners and developers in order to suggest and discuss ways in which open space can be preserved.
- Parks Advisory Committee
Susan Craig, Chair
Curt Vincente, Staff (vincenteca@mansfieldct.org)
The Parks Advisory Committee (PAC) is charged with identifying and evaluating park needs as well as making recommendations for the acquisition and operation of parks and community gardens. The Committee also reviews annual budget requests concerning parks and makes recommendations thereon.
- Personnel Appeals Board
Matt Hart, Staff (hartmw@mansfieldct.org)
The Personnel Appeals Board assures that the employment system of the town is fair and equitable and serves the interest of the Town while respecting the proper claims of the employees.
- Recreation Advisory Committee
Sheldon Dyer, Chair
Curt Vincente, Staff (vincenteca@mansfieldct.org)
The Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) is charged with identifying and evaluating recreational needs as well as making recommendations for the institution and operation of programs. RAC continues to support the implementation, development and expansion of program offerings in order to meet the recreational needs of the community.
- Social Services Advisory Committee
Dexter Eddy, Chair
Kevin Grunwald, Staff (grunwaldk@mansfieldct.org)
The Social Services Advisory Committee meets monthly with the Director of Social Services to review and provide guidance regarding department programs and budgets.
- Solid Waste Management / Recycling Committee
Maria Gogarten, Chair
Lon Hultgren, Staff (hultgrenlr@mansfieldct.org)
Virginia Walton, Staff (waltonvd@mansfieldct.org)
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee acts as a community sounding board for the Town's solid waste policies. These policies include issues relating to residential refuse and recycling service, transfer station operations, promotion of recycling and waste prevention, hazardous waste disposal, and bulky waste disposal.
- Town/University Relations Committee
Thomas Callahan & Elizabeth Paterson, Co-Chairs
Matt Hart, Staff (hartmw@mansfieldct.org)
The Town/University Relations Committee (Town/Gown) was established in 1992 with a mission to promote and sustain positive relations between the University of Connecticut and the larger Mansfield community. The committee is comprised of representatives from both the Town and the University, and is co-chaired by the Mayor and the Special Assistant to the University President. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meetings, and the committee always provides an opportunity for public comment.
- Transportation Advisory Committee
Jack Stephens, Chair
Lon Hultgren, Staff (hultgrenlr@mansfieldct.org)
The Transportation Advisory Committee is composed of Town Council members, Planning and Zoning staff members, and citizens at large. The Committee helps direct staff in Town and Regional transportation matters.
- Youth Services Advisory Board
Ethel Mantzaris, Chair
Pat Michalak, Staff (romaykojp@mansfieldct.org)
The Youth Service Advisory Board meets monthly with staff of the Youth Service Bureau and the Director of Social Services to review and provide guidance regarding program activities. Membership of the Committee includes two middle and high school students, along with school administrators, Mansfield Police, residents, Department of Children & Families and Special Education personnel.