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CPC September 18, 2014 Minutes Page 1
Approved on October 16, 2014
Community Preservation Committee
Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts
18 Main Street, Room 211
Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Members present: Chairman Henry Kunicki, Vice-Chair Jeff Doherty-Open Space
Representative, Ken Weismantel-Planning Board Representative, Jim Ciriello-
Conservation Commission Representative, Eric Sonnett-Parks & Recreation
Representative, Dianna Doucette-HHC Representative and Ron Clark-Member at Large
Member Absent: Al Rogers-Member at Large
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M. by Chairman Kunicki.
Citizen’s Comments
None
Request for Funding Discussion
Mr. Weismantel informed the committee that NSTAR may be a potential applicant because
they claim to still be interested in selling the Berry Wood parcel, across from the train
station, to the Town and also the Legacy Farms parcel, which maybe for something else
other than an athletic field at this point. Mr. Weismantel also said that another potential
applicant might be for the opens space parcel on Spring Street.
Mr. Sonnet said the town will receive the Legacy Farms parcel next year and that it will be
developed by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Mr. Sonnet also said that the Parks & Recreation Department will be requesting funding, at
a later date, for a doghouse and storage facility to place the athletic equipment off season.
Ms. Doucette asked if a town-wide survey for cultural resources would be an item that
would be funded by the CPA. Chairman Kunicki stated that the CPA funding is for
preservation projects only not for surveys and recommended that Ms. Doucette investigate
the Conservation Preservation Act on-line for the funding criteria set forth by the State.
Chairman Kunicki requested that Chris Howe, CFO be reminded of the State’s new
process for funding the C.P.C. (CP-3) and informed the committee that there is an
additional step to execute in order to receive funding.
Signing of Invoices
Chairman Kunicki signed the following invoices for various CPC projects:
Survey Historic- Jennifer Doherty $987.50
Historical Records Preservation- Nancy Heywood $462.00
CPC September 18, 2014 Minutes Page 2
Approved on October 16, 2014
Historical Records Preservation- Linda Connelly $730.00
Review of the FY15 Funding Request Application and Procedure
The Committee reviewed the CPA Funding Application Guide and the CPA Funding
Application for Fiscal Year 2015 and made the following date announcements:
The deadline for the submittal of applications is no later than Monday,
November 17, 2014
A Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
in Room 211 to hear the proposed projects
The Legal Public Notice shall be advertised once a week for two weeks prior to
the November 20th hearing.
Mr. Sonnet motioned to approve the draft FY2015 Funding Guide and Application as
presented. Mr. Clark seconded. All favor.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Weismantel motioned to approve the Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2014 with the
meeting change date from November 27th to November 20th. Mr. Sonnet seconded. All in
favor.
CPC Meeting Schedule
Chairman Kunicki announced the following meetings for the Committee all to start at
7:00 p.m.:
Thursday, October 16th
Thursday, November 27th (Changed to November 20th )
Unanticipated Topics:
Mr. Sonnett informed the committee that the Parks & Recreation Department will execute
the process of putting together the bidding documentation for the Claflin Fountain on
Monday night, September 22, 2014 and that Mr. Furber has been invited to attend. He also
stated that the point person for this project is Kevin Hanley the Parks & Recreation
Department Director.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Clark motioned to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. seconded by Chairman Kunicki. All in favor
Respectfully Submitted,
Nidia LaRoche
CPC Administrative Assistant