The Regular Town Council Meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. Motion made by T. Graveline, 2nd by P. Geary to move directly into Regular Meeting, attendance and pledge previously taken at Special Budget Workshop meeting. Motion Unanimous
Mayor's Report:
Connecticut Water Co. letter dated March 13, 2002 re: Ordinance for water conservation. Transfer request from General Funds to Refund of Tax, Account #5550 in the amount of $10,175.00. Motion made by P. Geary, 2nd by R. Doyon to approve. Motion Unanimous
Mayor Chatfield handed out Town of Cheshire Sewer Regulations & Draft "Waterbury/Prospect Intermunicipal Agreement for members to review. Special meeting will need to be held with the Water Pollution Control Authority and the Council prior to agreement being signed.
Motion made by D. Merriman, 2nd by R. Doyon to schedule a Budget Workshop Monday, March 25, 2002 @ the Meeting Place. Motion Unanimous
Mayor Chatfield recommended that Economic Development, executive session, be placed on the agenda for April 2, 2002 Regular Council Meeting.
Transfer request from Ice & Snow Salt to a New Line Item #8150 Prospect Town Center Design, $5,000. Beautification committee, Chamber and students from UCONN to work together for Village Design. Funding will be used to cover student labor costs, etc. Eventually Federal and State funds are applied for. Possibility of sidewalks, benches, etc. Motion made by E. Miller, 2nd by T. Graveline to approve transfer request. Motion Unanimous
Mayor Chatfield requested adding to the agenda Executive Session re: Pending law suit concerning Anthem. Motion made by E. Miller, 2nd by T. Graveline to add Executive Session to the agenda and invite Mayor Chatfield. Motion Unanimous
Motion made by P. Geary, 2nd by R. Doyon to go into executive session at 7:53 P.M. Motion Unanimous
Motion made by T. Graveline, 2nd by E. Miller to come out of executive session at 8:05 P.M. Motion Unanimous. No motions or votes were taken during executive session.
Motion made by T. Graveline, 2nd by P. Geary to approve minutes of March 5, 2002. D. Jannetty abstained. Motion carried.
Motion made by T. Graveline, 2nd by D. Merriman to approve minutes of March 9, 2002. D. Jannetty and E. Miller abstained.
CORRESPONDENCE: Transfer request dated 3-19 from G.F. to Refund of Taxes $10,175; Transfer request dated 3-19 from Ice & Snow to New Line Item Prospect Town Center Design $5,000 w/Council of Governments letter; Town of Cheshire Sewer Regulations; Draft Wtby/Prospect Intermunicipal Agreement; Conn. Water Co. Rate Schedule; Tax Refunds; 3/19 letter from Patricia Vaillancourt, former Town Clerk, re: health insurance; Updated copy of budget; BRRFOC re:Covanta Situation; R16 Board of Education agenda meeting 4-10-2002 @ 7 P.M.- change of location to LRMS; Building, electrical, heating & plumbing inspectors reports; CCM newsletter. Motion made by D. Merriman, 2nd by T. Graveline to place on file. Motion Unanimous
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
Pension & Benefits: (Chair P. Geary) Meeting held @ 6 P.M. Review of health & pension benefits for town employees. Made motion during the subcommittee meeting to increase cost share to 10% for medical insurance; substitution of one fund for another as an option for employees investment; survey to all town employees after 3rd quarter statements are out. Received letter from P. Vaillancourt Re: Health Insurance for retirees, intend to meet with Blue Cross re: options.
Land Use: Basically conducting workshops in order to get information gathered for the Council.
C. Gibbons indicated vacancies on subcommittees - D. Jannetty to fill vacancies left by the resignation of Thomas Hallinan.
D. Mirabelle requested that budget show totals spent for each individual line item for fiscal year 2000-2001 and also questioned which clerks are full time, part time, etc. Also would like more information prior to budget workshops - Mayor will automatically review each budget item.
P. Geary had various questions for the Auditor and presently hasn't received any answers.
Motion made by P. Geary, 2nd by D. Merriman to adjourn at 8:37 P.M. Motion Unanimous