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TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Community Preservation Committee
MINUTES OF MEETING
September 20, 2012
A meeting of the Hopkinton Community Preservation Committee was held on Thursday,
August 16, 2012 at Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Members
present: Henry Kunicki, Jeff Doherty, Ken Weismantel, Bill Shaw, Chris Waldron,
Al Rogers and Brian O’Keefe. John Coolidge was absent. The Affordable Housing
Committee seat remains vacant.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Kunicki called the meeting to order at 7:15PM in Room
211.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: NONE
COLELLA PROPERTY UPDATE: Mr. Doherty reported that the Open Space
Preservation Committee does not plan to move forward on recommending the acquisition
of this property as it does not advance the opportunity to tie into the “Rails to Trails”
initiative. In addition, the property was appraised at a higher price than expected. He
suggested that it may be worth pursuing for easement purposes.
EAST MAIN STREET PROPERTY UPDATE: Mr. Doherty confirmed that the OSPC
may be interested in recommending the purchase of this property if the asking price is
acceptable.
LEGAL INVOICE: WHISPER WAY AND 192 HAYDEN ROWE ST: The CPC
reviewed the invoices from Miyares and Harrington for legal services related to the
purchase of the above properties. Legal services related to Whisper Way and 192 Hayden
Rowe cost $770.00 and $3,144.45 respectively. The Committee authorized payment of
the invoices. Chairman Kunicki stated for the record that the CPC found the charges to be
excessive.
CPA FUNDING APPLICATIONS: MOTION by Mr. Weismantel to post the CPA
application and guidelines online, at Town Hall and advertise the application period
through local media SECONDED by Mr. Waldron. VOTE to Approve: Yes-7, No-0,
Absent-1.
SANDY BEACH REHAB UPDATE: Mr. O’Keefe reported that planning for upgrades
to Sandy Beach is well underway and that final designs are expected by the end of the year.
A public meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2012. Bidding for the project will open in
January and work will begin in the spring. Proposed upgrades include a new bathhouse, an
ADA compliant pathway, a new playground and new beach sand. Upgrades to the parking
lot are needed, but are not a high priority. A new fee structure is being discussed. Mr.
Weismantel suggested that a boat launch in a different location and a 10’ to 15’ dock be
incorporated into the project. Mr. Doherty proposed that fees be collected via an electronic
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debit system. Chairman Kunicki said surveillance apparatus connected directly to the
Police Department is necessary. Mr. Weismantel added that there are concerns which need
to be addressed regarding the nearby culvert and the integrity of the sewer pump station.
Funds for upgrades to the structures failed at the last Town election.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Weismantel to approve the August
16, 2012 Regular Session minutes SECONDED by Mr. Doherty. DISCUSSION: Mr.
Shaw requested that his comment regarding the frontage of the East Main Street property
be amended to reflect his intended meaning. VOTE to Approve as Amended: Yes-7,
No-0, Absent-1.
MEETING DATE: A meeting was confirmed for Thursday, October 18, 2012 at
7:00PM. This will also be the opening of the hearing for Community Preservation Act
funding proposals.
ADJOURN: MOTION by Mr. Weismantel to adjourn SECONDED by Mr. Shaw.
VOTE to Approve: Yes-6, No-0, Absent-2. Meeting adjourned at 8:10PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Aghababian
CPC Administrative Assistant
Documents Used:
1.CPC Meeting Agenda
2.8/16/12 CPC Meeting Minutes
3.Invoice for Legal Services: Hayden Rowe and Whisper Way Acquisitions
4.Map of Hayden Rowe property and vicinity
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