June 1, 2004
The Town Council meeting was called to order by Robert Doyon at 7 p.m.
Members Present Robert Doyon, Patricia Geary, Frederick Harkins, Douglas Merriman, Dominick Mirabelle and Dominic Moschella
Members Absent: Theresa Graveline and Edward Miller
Motion made by D. Moschella, seconded by P. Geary to amend the order of business on the agenda to appointments. Unanimous
Appointments
R. Doyon read into the record the letter of recommendation from the Republican Town Committee to appoint Joseph Commendatore as a member of the Town Council.
motion by P. Geary, seconded by D. Mirabelle to accept the letter of recommendation from theRepublican Town Committee and appoint Joseph Commendatore to the Town Council. Unanimous.
Mayor RObert Chatfield then swore in Joseph Commendatore as a member of the Town Council.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by D. Moschella to appoint R. Doyon as Chair of the Town Council. Unanimous.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by R. Doyon to appoint D. Moschella as Vice Chair.
Motion made by F. Harkins, seconded by D. Mirabelle to appoint P. Geary for Vice Chair. Open discussion followed and a roll call vote was taken.
Motion carries for D. Moschella as Vice-Chair of the Town Council.
Mayor's Report:
Request for transfers from the Library from staff, contracted maintenance, programs and utilities into capital improvements to purchase three networked computers, shelving and additional wooden racks built by Converse for housing DVDs.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the transfer.
Barbara Peterson, Director of the Library, commented that the three new computers will be custom built for the library. The Library will then have a total of five computers located in the old board room for public use.
Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield received a grant application from the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security for the Town of Prospect. This money would be used for equipment, training, planning and exercise needs of the police and fire departments.
Motion made by D. Moschella, seconded by F. Harkins, to have the Mayor proceed with the application process to the Division of Homeland Security for this grant. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield distributed a memorandum received from the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management regarding legislation concerning revaluation and total disability exemptions.
Mayor Chatfield distributed a memorandum received from the Office of Secretary of the State regarding the purchase of Electronic Voting Machines.
The Mayor submitted a proposed Aquifer Protection Ordinance from Jennifer Sills Yoxall of Carmody & Torrance LLP. This ordinance is for the Town Council's review.
The Mayor requested a special meeting be held on June 29 for year-end transfers.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by D. Moschella to have a special meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, 7 p.m. for year-end transfers at 7 p.m. Unanimous.
The Mayor submitted a request for transfers.
There was an open discussion regarding the details of the transfers.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by D. Moschella to approve the transfers. Unanimous.
P. Geary stated that it was voted on at the last meeting to have the subject of appointments to boards and commissions on the agenda under Mayor's report and it is not. P. Geary stated that she would like this specifically on the agenda under Mayor's report for the next meeting.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by P. Geary to move to Executive Session to discuss Center Street property, also known as 27 New Haven Road. unanimous.
The Council went into Executive Session at 7:15 p.m.
The Executive Session concluded at 7:21 p.m.
Motion made by P. Geary, seconded by D. Merriman not to purchase the property at 27 New Haven Road at this time. Unanimous.
A letter will be sent to Mr. Mauriello with the Council's decision.
Guests:
William Sereduck of 35 Summit Rd. spoke on behalf of the Board of Recreation. Mr. Sereduck apologized to the Town Council for not submitting the requested information regarding the cost of repairs to the fenced in soccer field at Hotchkiss Park. Mr. Sereduck had researched the cost and thought that the information was forwarded onto the Council. Mr. Sereduck stated that Colonial Irrigation was granted the bid for the drainage work and sprinkler system to the field. Mr. Sereduck commented that the Public Works department has put in numerous hours of work as well. The plan of action at this timeis to have additional drainage installed from the center of the field. Mr. Sereduck will get a definition from Gene McCarthy as to what work will be done by the PUblic Works Department or if it needs to go out for bid. To his knowledge the field was going to be shit down for approximately a month for the repairs this summer.
Mike Scaviola, Democratic Town Committee. Mr. Scaviola asked if the Council has researched his question regarding the Mayor's appointments of Democrats and Republicans to Boards and Commissions.
P. Geary stated that the Mayor spoke to the Council and requested that the subject be postponed until the next meeting. A letter was received from the attorney and will be addressed under Mayor's report.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by D. Moschella to approve the May 4, 2004 minutes. R. Doyon, P. geary, D. Merriman, D. Mirabelle and D. Moschella approve. Motion carries.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by D. Moschella to approve the May 12, 2004 minutes. R. Doyon, F. Harkins, D. Merriman, and D. Moschella approve. Motion carries.
Correspondence:
Board of Recreation May 12, 2004 minutes.
Building Inspector's April report
Mayor's Expense Report for February, March and April 2004
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by P. Geary to place correspondence on file. Unanimous.
No new business discussed at this time.
Old Business:
Sub-Committee reports:
F. Harkins stated that he will have information for the next meeting to report from the Assistant Public Eorks sub-committee.
D. Moschella stated that the Ordinance Sub-Committee needs to fill the vacant seat due to C. Gibbons resignation. Following an open discussion J. Commendatore will fill the vacant seat. The sub-committee will meet prior to the next Council meeting to discuss the Aquifer protection ordinance.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by F. Harkins to adjourn. Unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Doyon, Chair