February 7, 2006
The Town Council meeting was called to order by Joseph Commendatore, Chair a 6:53 p.m.
Members present: Joseph Commendatore, Robert Doyon, Patricia Geary,
Frederick Harkins, Douglas Merriman, Dominick Mirabelle and Roger Kergaravat
Members absent: Theresa Graveline and Dominic Moschella
Mayor’s Report:
Michael Battista submitted the Town of Prospect
Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2005 as well as a general fund
comparative balance sheet and expenditure budget to Council members
These reports were reviewed and discussed with the Council.
Motion made by P. Geary to accept the Annual Auditor’s Report. Motion seconded by D. Merriman. J. Commendatore, R. Doyon, P. Geary, F. Harkins, R. Kergaravat and D. Merriman approve. D. Mirabelle opposed. Motion carries
Mayor Chatfield submitted a transfer of $5,000 to Town Hall Building and Town Roads from Town Garage Design.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the transfer of $5,000 to Town Hall Building and Town Roads from Town Garage Design. Motion seconded by R. Doyon.
J. Commendatore, R. Doyon, P. Geary, F. Harkins, R. Kergaravat and D. Merriman approve. D. Mirabelle opposed. Motion carries.
Mr. Ploski, 19 Juggernaut Road presented pictures illustrating flooding problems due to lack of storm drainage and his neighbor pumping water from their basement into a storm drain. Mr. Ploski’s concerned that this is unmonitored water draining into a brook.
Mayor Chatfield stated a letter would be sent to the homeowner addressing the correct way of pumping water from their basement. Also he and the Assistant Public Works Director would do an onsite inspection.
Motion made by D Merriman to move into executive session including the Mayor. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:30 p.m.
Motion made by P. Geary to adjourn from executive session. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous
This executive session concluded at 7:41 p.m. No other motions were made during this session.
Mayor Chatfield recommended the ordinance subcommittee meet with a subcommittee of Planning and Zoning concerning conflicts between ordinances and planning and zoning regulations. Also, the Mayor would like the ordinance subcommittee to pass an ordinance restricting additional 24 hour businesses in town. Existing 24 hour businesses would be grandfathered and not restricted from operating 24 hours.
Guests: none
Public Participation: none
Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the
January 17, 2006 minutes. Motion seconded by F. Harkins. Motion
discussed.
J. Commendatore noted the following corrections were recommended by T. Graveline. Page 2, paragraph 1 change the last sentence to read “An overall savings of 40% is expected.”
Page 2, paragraph 4 change the second sentence to read “Mayor Chatfield stated he was not certain of all the affiliations of the appointed, but indicated the ones he did know.”
Page 2, paragraph 6, change Naugatuck Newspaper to the “Naugatuck Citizens’ News”
Page 2, paragraph 9 change “D. Mirabelle to T. Graveline”
Page 2, following the 10th paragraph add “J. Commendatore, R. Doyon, P. Geary, T. Graveline, R. Kergaravat, D. Merriman, and D. Moschella approve. F. Harkins and D. Mirabelle opposed. Motion carries.”
Page 3, paragraph 3 change the second sentence to read “Mayor Chatfield stated he was not sure but would check into and have a copy sent to all Council members if it is.”
Page 3 under Correspondence change the first item to read “The Street Excavation and Obstruction Ordinance (clean copy/draft)”
Page 4, paragraph 15 change to “Motion made by P. Geary to approve the Republican Town Committee appointments”.
Page 5, paragraph 5 change to read “D. Moschella stated he has had G. McCarthy review ordinance previously, now will make sure Mr. McCarthy receives the “clean draft copy” and will ask him to come to the public hearing.
Page 6, paragraph 7 add “so that he is made aware of an expenditure for that line item. The mayor’s permission is not required by the Charter.” to the end.
Page 6, paragraph 13 change to read “D. Merriman moved the motion.”
Page 6, paragraph 15 change to read “T. Graveline would like the Council to consider new line items in the Town Council budget for recommendations that will be forth coming from the safety committee.
Page 7, paragraph 2, correct the first initial of Mr. Gibbons to J.
D. Mirabelle stated that the correction suggested by T. Graveline on page 2, paragraph 9 to change his name to T. Graveline’s name is incorrect and he opposes to making that change.
J. Commendatore, R. Doyon, P. Geary, F. Harkins, R. Kergaravat, D. Merriman
approve.
D. Mirabelle opposed. Motion to approve the minutes as amended
carries.
Correspondence:
Tax Collector Refunds totaling $6,870.22
Police Patrol Report - January, 2006
Building Inspector’s Report –
January, 2006
Electrical Inspector’s Report – January, 2006
Zoning
Inspector’s Report – January, 2006
Updated list of Mayor’s appointments and
Town Council appointments
Bargaining agreement between the Region 16 Board
of Education and the Region 16 Administrators’ July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009
Regional School District No 16 State of Connecticut Single Audit Report,
June 30, 2005
Regional School District No 16 Single Audit for fiscal year
June 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005
Resolution of the Town Council 2/7/06 Town of
Prospect regarding 13 Center Street
Motion made by D. Merriman to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous
New Business: Resignations – none Old Business: F. Harkins questioned if there was a safety subcommittee meeting. R. Kergaravat stated that he had met with Trooper Abarzua twice to schedule a
meeting with Trooper Abarzua and the safety subcommittee prior to February 7,
2006 Town Council meeting. Unfortunately a meeting had not been scheduled but he
did have the opportunity to discuss matters of concern. R. Kergaravat apologized
for not being able to schedule a meeting and will contact Trooper Abarzua to see
when he is available to meet with the safety subcommittee. D. Merriman stated that he did stop in to see Trooper Abarzua following the
last Council meeting to inquire about the permanent radar sign. Trooper Abarzua
commented that he would try to secure a cost for the radar sign. R. Kergaravat commented that Trooper Abarzua would be more than happy to
address any concerns regarding police matters that the Council may have. R. Kergaravat requested clarification on Chapter 2, Section 2.7, paragraph 3
of the Town Charter regarding records and regulations. Are unapproved minutes
available to anyone who requests them from the Town Clerk? J. Commendatore stated anyone can have access to our minutes prior to their
approval from the Town Clerk. They are unofficial minutes. F. Harkins questioned if the minutes could be e-mailed to the council
members. Motion made by D. Mirabelle to have all Town Council meetings recorded.
Motion seconded by R. Kergaravat. Motion discussed. P. Geary suggested that when changes are made to the minutes by a member that
is not present then approval of the minutes should be put off. P. Geary questioned who then owns the tape. Diane Lauber commented if recorded by the Town Council it becomes public
record. D. Merriman stated he is in favor of the written minutes. R. Doyon and F. Harkins rescinded their motion to approve the 1/17/06
minutes. D. Mirabelle rescinded his motion to have all Town Council meetings recorded.
Motion made by P. Geary to table the approval of the January 17, 2006
minutes. Motion seconded by R. Kergaravat. Unanimous P. Geary stated that three council members received a letter from Stary
Technology regarding a flash camera for security purposes. This camera is to
help eliminate vandalism. The Council suggested this be forwarded to Board of
Recreation. P. Geary requested a written summary of all the benefits that union and
non-union town employees receive including the amount of sick and vacation time,
the medical insurance cost, single and married premium amounts for the year and
the cost share amount for single, married and family. This information would be
beneficial for budget preparation. F. Harkins addressed the motion that was passed at the December 6, 2005
meeting pertaining to transfers being received with the minutes. F. Harkins
stated that he would like to have this information prior to the meetings as well
and if the Council passed a motion then it should be followed. Ordinance subcommittee: The Council will discuss their budget at the next meeting. R. Kergaravat stated that he attended the January 28, 2006 Board of Education
meeting as a Council representative. Legislative subcommittee: Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn. Motion seconded by D. Mirabelle.
Unanimous0 This meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Commendatore
The refunds submitted by the Tax Collector were
reviewed.
Appointments - none
Sub committee reports:
J. Commendatore stated he would check into this request.
R. Kergaravat rescinded his second.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the
Resolution of the Town Council, February 7, 2006, Town of Prospect, Connecticut
where it is deemed in the best interest of the Town of Prospect to purchase 13A
Center Street from Debra Neigel. Resolved that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
engage in negotiations with Ms. Neigel. Motion seconded by F. Harkins.
Unanimous
J.
Commendatore stated he will be the Town Council liaison at the February 13, 2006
Board of Education budget meeting. He will ask if a different member of the
Council can attend their next meeting.>/br>
/R. Kergaravat stated he met with Kevin
Delgobbo, Dave Labriola and Leonard Green. The opening session of the
Legislation will begin February 8, 2006.