Prospect Town Council

Motion made by D. Moschella to approve the Resolution to Join the Connecticut Municipal Consortium for Fiscal Responsibility. Motion seconded by D. Merriman.

Motion unanimous.

Motion made by D. Moschella to approve the transfer of $3,094.00. Motion seconded by P. Geary.

Motion unanimous.

Mayor Chatfield requested a Special Meeting on March 10, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. to present the budget.

Motion made by D. Merriman to hold a Special Meeting on March 10, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. to present the budget. Motion seconded by D. Moschella.

Motion unanimous.

D. Merriman asked for an update on the Talmadge Hill property. Mayor Chatfield stated that the three buildings have been demolished. They also removed five loads of scrap metal and placed wood chips on the property. The neighbors are very happy with the improvements.

P. Geary asked about the Mayor’s appointments and Town Council appointments. P. Geary mentioned the Board of Recreation under Mayor’s Appointments. There was general discussion.

T. Graveline asked what determines the length of the appointment. Mayor Chatfield stated either the Town Charter or, if not specified. the term begins the first of the year after the election. T. Graveline asked if the Historical Commission meets at all. Mayor Chatfield stated no they do not meet. The Town Hall building committee also does not meet.

Diane Lauber, Prospect Tax Collector mentioned 214 New Haven Road, the U.S. Cap property. Mayor Chatfield stated that this property is not owned by the Town of Prospect; it is owned by a defunct corporation. Diane Lauber mentioned a local company, McAllen Building & Remodeling, interested in purchasing the tax liens from the Town on the U.S. Cap property. The attorneys are drawing up a contract on the assignment of the tax liens. The DEP and EPA need to sign off on a set of standards to clean up the property. McAllen Building and Remodeling has to do some further testing. In order to do so, they have applied to the Building Department for a temporary electrical permit for electrical service for a temporary trailer on the property. The issue is that Ordinance #61-07-02-96 states that the Building Inspector cannot issue a building permit if there are delinquent taxes on the property. Diane Lauber is asking the Council how they interpret this ordinance and if they feel this applies to this situation because the applicant will not be making any improvements to the property and there will be no construction on the property. P. Geary asked about liability if someone gets hurt on the property.

Motion made by T. Graveline that the Town Council sees the issuance of a temporary electrical permit at 214 New Haven Road is not in conflict with Ordinance #61-07-02-96 and the Council directs Diane Lauber to ascertain the Town’s liability in issuing an electrical permit to the McAllen’s by the Building Inspector. Motion seconded by D. Moschella. General discussion.

Motion unanimous.

Motion unanimous.

Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Tax Refunds dated February 6, 2007. Motion seconded by P. Geary.

Motion unanimous.

Chair’s Report: none
Guests: none

Public Participation: (possible speaking time limit set) Dick Mortensen of Boulder Brook Court mentioned the Local Emergency Advisory Council’s Mission Statement that was submitted at tonight’s meeting. He was wondering if there will be anyone else appointed because they cannot meet until there is a full board. Mr. Mortensen also discussed State mandates for this type of board.

Michael Scaviola, the Democratic Town Committee Chairman mentioned a letter he sent to the Council in January that has not been discussed or acted on. Mr. Scaviola read the letter to the Council. Mr. Scaviola is asking how many people should be on the board and when the terms are. T. Graveline mentioned Section 4.03 of the Charter. T. Graveline read the section stating that the Town Council determines what the makeup of the Emergency Management Advisory Council’s make up is and the term.

Motion made by D. Mirabelle to appoint five regular members and two alternate members to the Local Emergency Advisory Council with terms commencing the January after a municipal election. Motion seconded by D. Merriman.

Motion unanimous.

Motion made by T. Graveline to extend the terms of the existing members of the Emergency Management Advisory Council, Richard Mortensen of 2-22 Boulder Brook Court, Megan Fortier of 3 Merriman Lane, and Robert Kiernan of 8 Boulder Brook Court through January 2008. Motion seconded by D. Mirabelle

Motion unanimous.

Lisa Degoes of 22 Apple Hill Drive asked if Resident State Trooper Nelson Arbazua will be attending a Council meeting to discuss the concerns that have been brought up. The Council stated that Mr. Arbazua will not be attending a Council meeting and if she has any questions she can call him directly.

Approval of January 16, 2007 Minutes:

Motion made by D. Moschella to approved the January 16, 2007 minutes. Motion seconded by P. Geary. F. Harkins abstained.

Motion carried.

Michael Scaviola mentioned that the Town Council should receive an updated list of appointments. There are discrepancies\ between the Republican and Democrats on the boards. Mr. Scaviola also asked that if there are vacancies on any of the boards that the Council make the Town Committees aware of them.

Correspondence Police Patrol Report; Zoning Inspector’s Report; LEAC Mission Statement; Thank you card from the Lucia Family; Mayors Expenditures 2006-2007; Feb. 6, 2007 Tax Refunds; Ordinance # 61-07-02-96; E-mail from Connecticut Council of Small Town’s; Town of Prospect Revenue Sheet; Transfer; Appointments; Letter from Michael Scaviola, Democratic Town Committee Chairman re: vacancies on boards.

Motion made by D. Merriman to place the correspondence on file. Motion seconded by T. Graveline.