Town of Prospect-Boards & Commissions

Prospect Town Council

Approved Minutes

September 4, 2007

Acting Chairman; Douglas Merriman called the meeting to order to order at 7:12 p.m. the meeting was taped.

Members Present:Patricia Geary, Theresa Graveline, Frederick Harkins, Roger Kergaravat, Douglas Merriman, Dominick Mirabelle (7:14 p.m.), Joseph Commendatore (7:14 p.m.) and Stanley Pilat.

Members Absent: Robert Doyon

Mayor’s Report:

  • Knox Boxes-The Mayor will discuss this at a later meeting.
  • Ordinances-
  • Waterline Update-The Mayor will discuss this at a later meeting.

    • Motion made by P. Geary to add the Authorizing Resolution of the Prospect Town Council Certification (see “Schedule A attached”) to the agenda. Motion seconded by F. Harkins.

    Motion unanimous.

    Motion made by P. Geary to approve the Authorizing Resolution of the Prospect Town Council Certification. Motion seconded by T. Graveline.

    T. Graveline asked if there is a specific dollar amount. Mayor Chatfield stated that this is a regional planning grant; every town has to go through this procedure and the amount granted will be split between the towns’ in the region.

    Motion unanimous.

    Motion made by F. Harkins to take a brief recess at 7:15 p.m. Motion seconded by D. Merriman.

    Motion unanimous.

  • Christopher Russo and Brian Tice were each honored by receiving a plaque for their courageous efforts to free Robert Anderson from his truck after an accident on July 29th, 2007,before the vehicle burst into flames.

    • Motion made by D. Merriman to come out of recess at 7:23 p.m. Motion seconded by S. Pilat.

    Motion unanimous.

    Chair’s Report: none

    Guests:none

    Public Participation: none

    Approval of August 21, 2007 Meeting Minutes:

    Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2007 meeting. Motion seconded by T. Graveline.

    J. Commendatore, F. Harkins and R. Kergaravat abstained.

    Motion carried.

    Correspondence: none

    New Business:

  • Transfers
  • Refunds
  • Resignations – Action Appointments – Action

    • Old Business:

  • Sub-committees Reports
  • T. Graveline stated that the Ordinance Committee has not met recently. F. Harkins, T. Graveline and S. Pilat need to meet and elect a Chair. J. Commendatore will file the agenda until a Chairman is elected. An Ordinance Committee meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 10th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Prospect Town Hall in the upstairs board room.

    • D. Mirabelle asked about the white line being painted on Royal Crest Drive. He stated that people do not realize it is a public road when they are entering the convalescent home. D. Merriman stated that he will bring this issue up with the Mayor.

    Adjournment:

    Motion made by D. Mirabelle to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion seconded by F. Harkins.

    Motion unanimous.

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    Joseph F. Commendatore, Chair