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HOPKINTON PLANNING BOARD
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 7:30 P.M.
Hopkinton Fire Station – 73 Main St.
MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jaime Goncalves, Chairman, Joe Markey, Vice Chairman, Mark
Abate, Sandy K. Altamura, Carol DeVeuve, John Coolidge, David Auslander, Ken Weismantel,
Claire Wright
……. Elaine Lazarus, Planning Director
1. Administrative Business
The Board set meeting dates of July 13, August 3, September 14, September 28, October 5 and
October 19, 2009.
Mr. Goncalves arrived at this time.
2. Continued Public Hearing – Master Plan Special Permit Application – East Main St.,
Clinton St., Frankland Rd., Wilson St. – Legacy Farms, LLC
It was noted that the applicant had requested a continuance of the public hearing to September.
The Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to September 14, 2009 at 7:30 pm.
3. Reorganization
Mr. Abate stated he has enjoyed being Chairman but would prefer to step down at this time. Mr.
Abate nominated Mr. Goncalves for Chairman, and the motion was seconded. There were no
other nominations. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Mr. Goncalves stated
he is looking forward to it and that members should feel free to call him on any issue.
Mr. Weismantel nominated Mr. Markey for Vice Chairman, and the motion was seconded. Ms.
Altamura nominated Mr. Weismantel for Vice Chairman, and the motion was seconded. Mr.
Weismantel stated he would like to continue with the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC), and it
was noted that the Vice Chairman had traditionally served in that capacity in the past. The Board
discussed the value of being a high functioning board and the Board’s ability to work together
and remain above the political fray. Mr. Markey stated he would accept the nomination, and
thinks that Mr. Weismantel did a great job on the ZAC. Mr. Weismantel stated he nominated
Mr. Markey for Vice Chairman, and declines the nomination. The Board voted unanimously in
favor of Mr. Markey as Vice Chairman.
The Board discussed which members would serve on the Zoning Advisory Committee. Ms.
Altamura noted that Mr. Weismantel was a good representative, and recommended that he serve
as Acting Chairman of the ZAC until it elects its own chairman. Ms. Altamura, Mr. Auslander
and Ms. DeVeuve stated they would like to participate on the ZAC as well. The Board voted
unanimously to appoint Mr. Weismantel, Ms. Altamura, Mr. Auslander and Ms. DeVeuve to the
ZAC for the next year.
Ms. Lazarus will solicit members from the other boards/committees and the public.
4. Administrative Business
The Board voted unanimously to pay an invoice.
The Board set a date for a site walk of the proposed Bridle Path subdivision for Tuesday, June 2
from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Adjourned: 8:00 PM
Elaine C. Lazarus, Planning Director
Approved: June 8, 2009