Town of Prospect-Boards & Commissions

Prospect Town Council

Approved Minutes

October 2, 2007

Vice Chairman Robert Doyon called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was taped.

Members Present: Robert Doyon, Patricia Geary, Theresa Graveline, Frederick Harkins, Douglas Merriman and Stanley Pilat.

Members Absent: Roger Kergaravat, Dominick Mirabelle and Joseph Commendatore.

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Chatfield was not in attendance.

  • Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program Information

    • Chair’s Report: none

    Guests:
    Diane Lauber, Tax Collector submitted a list of three refunds. A wrong amount was listed on the last refund dated September 18, 2007, so there is an amendment to that refund. There are also two new refunds. Diane Lauber also mentioned a question T. Graveline asked at the last meeting for a summary report regarding refunds issued to tax payers who were billed for a three year period for which they had already paid the Town of Prospect. If the tax payer had to pay Waterbury because they had no proof to support they were in the Town of Prospect, the Town of Prospect had to issue them a refund. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001- $3,524.62 was refunded. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002 - $16,520.24 was refunded. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003-$5,165.53 was refunded. T. Graveline stated that she was wondering how much tax revenue was refunded because of this issue and thanked the Tax Collector for their efforts.

    Motion made by P. Geary to approve the refunds dated October 2, 2007. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. (See attached “Schedule A”) Motion unanimous.

    Public Participation: none

    Approval of September 18, 2007 Meeting Minutes:
    Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2007 meeting. Motion seconded by F. Harkins. Motion unanimous.

    Correspondence:
    Letter from Mike Scaviola, Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee-recommending the appointment of John Kaufman as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the appointment of John Kaufman as a regular member of the Inland Wetlands Commission. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Motion unanimous.

    Letter from Megan Fortier regarding her resignation from the Emergency Management Advisory Council.

    Motion made by D. Merriman to accept Megan Fortier’s resignation from the Emergency Management Advisory Council. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Motion unanimous.

    Other Correspondence:

  • Tax Collector’s Report-August 2007; Memo Re: Regional Performance Incentive Grant Program; Prospect Parks and Rec. Fall Program Brochure 2007.
  • P. Geary stated that Chris Moffo should be commended on how well the brochure is put together. T. Graveline agreed. The Council asked that a letter be sent to Chris Moffo commending him.

    • Motion made by T. Graveline to place the correspondence on file. Motion seconded by F. Harkins. Motion unanimous.

    New Business:

  • Transfers: none
  • Refunds: (See attached “Schedule A”) already acted on
  • Resignations – Action: already acted on
  • Appointments – Action: already acted on

    • Old Business:

  • Sub-committees Reports

    • T. Graveline mentioned the Land Use Subcommittee. She spoke with the Mayor regarding the Regional Water Authority looking to sell land in Town. The Mayor stated that he was asked a while back if the Town was interested in purchasing some land from the Water Authority. No other contact has been made.

    Adjournment:
    Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Motion unanimous.

    Robert Doyon, Vice Chairman

    Heather R. Anderson, Clerk