April 15, 2008
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order @ 7:00 P.M. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: Robert Doyon, Tom Galvin, Stan Pilat, Doug Merriman, Theresa Graveline, and Pat Geary.
Members Absent: Charles Mallon, Roger Kergaravat and Carl Graveline.
Mayor’s Report:
Bill Stowell the Business Manager for Region 16 shared information about the Region 16 budget for 2008. He stated the big dollar costs include the rising costs of fuel and utilities, contracts for the staff and also employee benefits. Mr. Stowell also advised that the Town of Prospect will be getting a credit from Region 16 for the percentage of school children that are in the region; this is the first time in a while that Prospect’s enrollment has decreased in the percentage of children in the system than Beacon Falls. Mr. Stowell gave an update as to the land to be purchased for Algonquin School; at this time the Region is in negotiations and still looking at several areas.
Motion made by D. Merriman to go into “Executive Session” for pending litigation and to invite Maureen Cox to be included. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous.
The Council members came out of “Executive Session” at 8:00 P.M.; no votes or motions were made at this executive session. Motion made by T. Graveline to authorize Mayor Chatfield to sign on behalf of the Town of Prospect the release in the case of American Insurance Company versus St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
Chair’s Report: None
Guests Speakers: None
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes for March 25, 2008:
Motion made by T. Graveline to approve as amended the March 25, 2008 minutes. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
Approval of Minutes for April 1, 2008 Budget Workshop Minutes:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of April 1, 2008 Budget Workshop as amended. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous.
Approval of April 1, 2008 Meeting Minutes:
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the minutes of the meeting for April 1, 2008. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
The minutes for the Budget Workshop dated April 5, 2008 were tabled.
The next meeting is May 6, 2008.
Correspondence:
Prospect Police Patrol Report; March 2008, CCM Weekly Update, Zoning Report; Month of March 2008.
Motion made by T. Graveline to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by R Doyon. Unanimous.
New Business:
Motion made by T. Graveline for Mayor Chatfield to be authorized to sign on behalf of the Town of Prospect the document of the Certified Resolution of the Governing Body but with clarification to the title, “Statutes” at the first “whereas” should be referenced at ‘Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130 of Connecticut General ‘Statutes’ and also at the line that is numbered ‘1’. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
The next budget meeting will be held at 6 P.M. at Town Hall in the lower level conference room.
Old Business:
Subcommittees Reports – T. Galvin shared information that there have been two subcommittee meetings since the Town Council met last for the Ordinance Sub Committee. Theresa Graveline, Tom Galvin, Stan Pilat and Carl Gravline are the members; Stan Pilat was elected as the Chairman.
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned @ 8:15 P.M.
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Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
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Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk