May 3, 2005
The Town Council meeting was called to order by Robert Doyon, Chair at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present: Joseph Commendatore, Robert Doyon, Patrica Geary, Theresa Graveline, Frederick Harkins, Douglas Merriman, Edward Miller, Dominick Mirabelle and Dominic Moschella.
Chair's Report - none Guests and Public Participation - none
Approval of Minutes: Motion makde by P. Geary to approve the April 18, 2005 budget workshop minutes. Motion seconded by D. Moschella R. Doyon and E. Miller abstain. Motion carries.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the April 19, 2005 minutes. Motion seconded by J. Commendatore. R. Doyon, P. Geary and E. Miller abstain. Motion carries.
Motion made by T. Graveline to approve the April 28, 2005 special meeting minutes. Motion seconded by D. Moschella. Unanimous
Correspondence: Zoning Inspector's Report - April, 2005 Building Inspector's Report - April, 2005 Electrical Inspector's Report - April, 2005 Heating Inspector's Report - April , 2005 Plumbing inspector's Report - April, 2005 Mayor's Expenditures to date Sample Ordinances from various cities and towns regarding street excavation Water Company Maps
A letter from Michael Scaviola, Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, regarding the appointment of George Carrington of 18 Lee Road to fill a vacant position as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
Motion made by P. Geary to approve the appointment of George H. Carrington as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission. Motion seconded by D. Merriman. Unanimous
Motion made by T. Graveline to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by D. Moschella. Unaimous.
New Business: J. Commendatore stated that he was approached by concerned parents of children attending Community School and Algonquin School addressing the safety of the children during referenda. J. Commendatore stated that he agreed that this is a legitimate concern and contacted Bill Stowell, of Region 16. Bill Stowell stated that it is up to the town's legislative body to address this issue and vote on a new location.
Motion made by J. Commendatore that as a legislative body the Town Council recommends we change the voting location from our schools to the firehouse for all future referenda. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Discussion followed.
D. Moschella stated that he would like to address this with the Registrar of Voters regarding moving the equipment.
D. Mirabelle stated that he would like the Fire Chief/Mayor be notified prior to any decisions of moving the equipment and would like the Fire Chief's okay on this move.
Discussion regarding the storage of the equipment took place. However, the children's safety is what needs to be considered.
T. Graveline asked the Chairman to write a letter indicating the concerns of congestion at dismissal time, the safety of the children, etc. to the Mayor/Fire Chief so that this can be discussed at the next meeting.
E. Miller stated that this is a directive not a choice.
No further discussion. Unanimous - motion carries
Motion made by T. Graveline to invite the Registrar of Voters and the Fire Chief/Mayor to the May 17, 2005 meeting to discuss this with the Council. Motion seconded by D. Merriman. Unanimous.
Old Business: P. Geary stated that she would like to table the discussion concerning the Prospect Plan of Conservation & Development until the next meeting due to the importance of this Plan that needs to be looked at thoroughly.
Motion made by J. Commendatore recommending T. Graveline as a member of the Ordinance Subcommittee. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous.
Motion made by F. Harkins that D. Moschella is chairman of the Ordinance Subcommittee. Motion seconded by J. Commendatore. Unanimous.
T. Graveline stated that Representative Vickie Nardello will be attending the next Town Council meeting to discuss LICAP issues and the water line grant.
T. Graveline will update the Council concerning the Aquifer Protection Plan at the next meeting.
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn. Motion seconded by D. Moschella. Unanimous
This meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Doyon, Chair