Loomis planning commission elects new chair amid brief procedural confusion

The Town of Loomis Planning Commission elected Tim Hondurko as chair during its March 28 meeting after nominations and a roll-call vote.

A commissioner opened nominations; Ryan moved to nominate Tim Hondurko for chair and Nate DiPelo seconded the nomination. The commission conducted a roll-call vote. Commissioners DeMartini, DiPillo, Kelly and the newly installed chair were recorded as voting in the affirmative; one commissioner recorded a negative response. Following the vote, the newly installed chair assumed duties and the commission shuffled seating.

The commission then opened nominations for vice chair. After an initial motion failed, an unnamed commissioner nominated themself and the motion was seconded; the commission completed a roll-call vote with the clerk recording affirmative responses and the motion carried. The transcript does not clearly print the full name of the newly elected vice chair.

Why this matters: officer elections determine who sets meeting tone and handles procedural matters and agenda flow for the coming term. The votes were procedural and not related to land‑use approvals.

The meeting proceeded to recognitions, public comment and staff reports after the organizational votes.