September 5, 2006
The Town Council meeting was called to order by Joseph Commendatore, Chair at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Joseph Commendatore, Patricia Geary, Theresa Graveline, Roger Kergaravat, Robert Doyon, and Dominick Mirabelle
Members absent:Douglas Merriman, Frederick Harkins and Dominic Moschella
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Chatfield mentioned that Gina Ash the Grants Director is obtaining information from the state regarding grants for open space and recreation. There is no more 2006 grant money left.
Motion made by R. Doyon to add U.S. Cap to the agenda for an Executive Session. Motion seconded by P. Geary.
Motion unanimous.
Motion made by R. Doyon to go into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss negotiations of preliminary draft for Inter-municipal Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Town of Prospect and to discuss negotiations on lien sales for U.S. Cap and Jacket. Carla Erickson, Atty. John Knott, Tax Collector-Diane Lauber & Mayor Chatfield were invited.
Motion unanimous.<
Motion made by R. Doyon to come out of Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. No votes or motions were made during Executive Session. Motion seconded by D. Mirabelle.
Motion unanimous.
Chair’s Report- none
Guests: none
Public Participation:
Terry Dominey, 45 Williams Dr. asked about the sewer hookup fees. Chairman Commendatore stated that nothing has been decided. The City of Waterbury & Town of Prospect will need to come to an inter-municipal agreement. A meeting will be held on Sept. 11th in Waterbury with the Board of Alderman to discuss this agreement. Nothing will happen in Prospect until Waterbury resolves this issue and then Prospect will hold a public hearing. Prospect will not be voting on anything and there will be no tax payers money involved. T. Graveline mentioned that Prospect will receive the bill but Toll Brothers will give the money to the Town and the Town will pay the City of Waterbury. P. Geary mentioned that any municipal agreement has to be between two towns not one town and a developer. The Mayor, a representative from WPCA, and Atty. John Knott will be attending the Board of Alderman meeting on Sept. 11th representing Prospect.
Lisa Degoes, 22 Apple Hill Dr. asked about types of grants. She also asked for clarification on where the Town is regarding Ridgewood Club. Chairman Commendatore stated that if the Council had a choice they would be more interested in the Schweizer Farm property.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by T. Graveline to approve the minutes of the August 15th, 2006 meeting. Motion seconded by P. Geary. R. Doyon and D. Mirabelle abstained.
Motion carried.
Correspondence
Letter from Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of State Re: Voting Machines; E-Mail Re: Voting Machines; Letter from DEP Re: Organic Land Care; Letter from Region 16 Board of Education Re: Teacher Collective Bargaining; Schedule of Payments to Waterbury For Sewer Connection From Prospect; Formula For Host Fee.
Motion made by T. Graveline to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by R. Doyon.
Chairman Commendatore read letter from Region 16-Board of Education. Chairman Commendatore volunteered to attend meeting on Sept. 6th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. with the Board of Education and the Fiscal Authority. T. Graveline and R. Kergaravat stated they would both like to attend these meetings in the future.
New Business: Transfers-none Refunds-none Resignations – Action-none Appointments – Action-none
Old Business: Sub-committees Reports R. Kergaravat mentioned the Safety Committee. There was a mistake on the Police Report received at the last meeting. Resident State Trooper Nelson informed R. Kergaravat that it was a mistake in their computer program.
Motion made by T. Graveline to set a Public Hearing on Sept. 19th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the U.S. Cap and Jacket property. Motion seconded by D. Mirabelle.
Motion unanimous.
Adjournment:
Motion made by R. Doyon to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Motion seconded by P. Geary.
Motion unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________________Joseph F. Commendatore, Chair