May 4, 2004
The regular Town Council meeting was called to order by Cynthia Gibbons at 7 p.m.
Members Present: Robert Doyon, Patricia Geary, Cynthia Gibbons, Douglas Merriman, Edward Miller, Dominick Mirabelle, Dominic Moschella and Theresa Graveline (arrived at 7:28 p.m.)
Members Absent: Fred Harkins
Mayor's Report: Mayor Chatfield advised the Town Council that the notification of appointment of an auditor designated to conduct the annual audit of its accounts must be filed with the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management at least thirty days prior to the end of the fiscal year for which the audit is required. This appointment of auditor notification form must be furnished to the Office of Policy and Management by June 1, 2004.
In reference to Mr. Mike Scaviola's question regarding Mayoral Board and Commission Appointments addressed at the April 6, 2004 meeting Mayor Chatfield presented a letter to the Council from Attorney Casagrande. Mayor Chatfield stated Attorney Casagrande's poinion is that he is not in violation of the Town Charter because the mayoral appointment provisions specifically provide for no mandatory minority appointment considerations. Also submitted was the Official Voter List for the Town of Prospect as of November 4, 2003 which consists of the names and addresses of all voters, not their party affiliation. Mayor Chatfield stated that when he recieves a letter of resignation from a Board of Recreation he will look for a democrat to fill that position. He asked that the Council review this letter.
P. Gerry commented that historically the Mayor has balanced the parties on boards and commissions; however shw would like more time to review the letter and the Town Charter.
Chair's Report: C. Gibbons addressed the appointment of Janice Cranney as clerk for the Town Council. Motion made by D. Moschella, seconded by P. Geary to appoint Janice Cranney as clerk for the Town Council. Unanimous
Correspondence: Building Inspector's Report
Electrical Inspector's Report
Heating Inspector's Report
Plumbing Inspector's Report
Mayor's Expenditures Report
Letter from Mr. LeVasseur, Office of Policy & Management
Board of Recreation - unapproved April 21, 2004 minutes
Letter of resignation from the Economic Development Commission from Gary Hodge
Letter from Michael Scaviola recommending the appointment of Christopher Owens to the Economic Development Commission
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by T. Graveline to place all correspondence on file. Unanimous.
Motion made by P. Geary, seconded by T. Graveline to accept with regret Mr. Gary Hodge's letter of resignation from the Economic Development Commission effective immediately. Unanimous.
Motion made by P. Geary, seconded by T. Graveline, to approve the appointment of Christopher Owens to Economic Development to complete the remaining term vacated by Gary Hodge. Unanimous.
Mayor's expenditures was reviewed. P. Geary would like a current report of the Mayor's Expenditures. D. Merriman questioned if the January date on the report was wrong. An updated report will be requested if the date is not in error.
No Subcommittee Report
E. Miller would like the Council to follow up on obtainig a report from Planning & Zoning in regards to violators of the new regulations. To date the Council has not recieved a report. E. Miller stated that he sees many violators in his own neighborhood as well as throughout the town and would like action taken by the official who is in authority. E. Miller stated that if the official who is in charge does not have the time to address the violators than someone should be directed to do this job.
T Graveline stated she would like an Executive Session placed under the Mayor's Report on the next meetings agenda.
Motion made by D. Merriman, seconded by R. Doyon to adjourn. Unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Doyon, Chair Janice Cranney, Clerk