April 20, 2004
The regular Town Council meeting was called to order by Cynthia Gibbons at 7:20 P.M.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by P. Geary to take a 5-minute recess. Unanimous
The Town Council meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
Motion made by F. Harkins, seconded by D. Mirabelle to come out of recess. Unanimous
Town Council Members Present: Cynthia Gibbons; Chair, Frederick Harkins, Patricia Geary, Theresa Graveline, Douglas Merriman, Edward Miller, Dominick Mirabelle and Dominic Moschella.
Absent: Robert Doyon
Mayor's Report:
Attorney Knott briefed the Town Council on Resoulution I and Resolution II regarding the agreement of purchase and sale of RMK-Prospect Associates, LLC to Town of Prospect. The Town of Prospect cannot meet the April 30, 2004 contingency date as set forth in the Agreement and the Mayor would like to recommend to the Town Council if offered by RMK that the Council approves an amendment of the Agreement, extending the contingency dates and consideration as set forth in Attorney Knott's letter to RMK.
Attorney Knott stated that the communication from sellers is reflected in the resoultion. The Council has three possibilities at this time which are to (a) do nothing which would terminate the agreement, (b) accept the proposal of the sellers to extend contingency with dates of July 31, 2003, closing in August or (c) counter offer with same proposal that the Mayor made with closing date of January, 2005.
Attorney Knott stated that the grant agreement with the State of Connecticut requires you to put together a plan; most of the default provisions in the grant agreement do not apply.
Attorney Knott suggested that the Town Counicl accept the resolution for the extension and to try to move forward with the process.
P. Geary stated that she would like to extend to July regarding sewer agreement. The State will recognize that the Town has done all that they can do.
Chair's Report:
The Council discussed the Town Ordinances for Tax Exempt Organizations.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by P. Geary to approve the revised Tax Exempt Organizations Ordinance. Unanimous
The Council discussed the Town Ordinance for Property Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and/or Totally Disabled Homeowners.
T. Graveline questioned Item #6, page 2, does the wording regarding the applicant need to be changed? Is the principle residence determined by the length of time the person has resided in the home? Attorney Casagrande stated that the Circuit Breaker application would have to be modified for next year regarding primary residence.
D. Lauber stated that she will recheck the Circuit Breaker application regarding the primary residence.
D. Merriman questioned Item #5, if Income Limits could be reconsidered. Motion made by F. Harkins, seconded by D. Moschella to approve the Ordinance for Property Tax Relief for Certain Elderly and/or Totally Disabled Homeowners. Unanimous
Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by T. Graveline to approve the April 6, 2004 Special Town Council Budget Workshop meeting minutes. Unanimous. Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by T. Graveline to approve the April 6, 2004 regular meeting minutes. Unanimous. Motion made by P. Geary, seconded by D. Moschella to approve the April 13, 2004 Special Town Council Budget Workshop meeting minutes. F. Harkins, P. Geary, C. Gibbons, T. Graveline, D. Merriman, E. Miller, and D. Moschella approve. D. Mirabelle abstains. Motion carries.
Correspondence:
Minutes from the Board of Recreation meeting of April 14, 2004.
Zoning inspectors report for March, 2004
Letter of resignation from Carrie Anderson as clerk of Council
T. Graveline stated that the Council accept Carrie Anderson's letter of resignation with deep regret and appreciation.
Motion made by T. Graveline, seconded by P. Geary to place correspondence on file. Unanimous.
No appointments
No resignations
No refunds
No subcommittee reports
T. Graveline requested the Council have an Executive Session on May 4, 2004 agenda regarding the Center Street property.
E. Miller inquired if the Council has received any correspondence from Planning and Zoning regarding the new zoning regulations/fines that has gone into effect. D. Lauber commented that Bill Donovan has submitted a list at the last P&Z meeting. Once the minutes are approved, she will forward a copy to the Town Council.
D. Mirabelle has been approved by the Lions Club regarding the installation and location of the clock that the Lion's Club would like to donate to the Town. C. Gibbons asked that this be discussed at the next meeting under the Mayor's Report.
Jeff Slapikas, Prospect Lion's Club, discussed the clock that they would like to donate to the Town of Prospect and install on the corner of Doyon's Mobile gas station which would allow it to be visible from all four sides.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by T. Graveline that the Town Council as a governing body accept the clock from the Lion's Club and will assume the cost of maintaining the clock. Unanimous
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by T. Graveline to adjourn. Unanimous
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Cynthia L. Gibbons, Chair