December 2, 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, Pat Geary, Roger Kergaravat, D. Merriman and Carl Graveline.
Members Absent: Theresa Graveline and Charles Mallon.
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield advised the Council of the notification from CCM regarding possible budget cuts for the State Board of Education. Mayor Chatfield responded to P. Geary's question of the last meeting regarding the crushing of the stone at Hotchkiss Field. Mayor Chatfield advised the crushed stone will be used in road projects throughout the Town; this had been done with other park projects in the past. Mayor Chatfield also advised of the appointment of Nancy LaMadeleine to the Waterbury Transit Board. Mayor Chatfield requested an 'Executive Session' to discuss legal issues with an update on P & Z matters. Motion made @ 7:03 P.M. by D. Merriman to convene for the 'Executive Session' to discuss legal issues and for an update on P & Z matters; also to invite Mayor Chatfield to attend. Motion seconded by C. Graveline., Unanimous.
The Council reconvened from 'Executive Session' to the regular Town Council meeting @ 7:24 P.M. No motions or votes were taken.
Mayor Chatfield noted the passing of Mr. Ross, the former principal of Long River Middle School, on October 27, 2008.
Mayor Chatfield also advised on Sunday December I1 there will be a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor at 11:00 A.M on the Green and the Tree Lighting ceremony will begin that evening @ 5:00 P.M.
Chair's Report:
T. Galvin suggested canceling the next meeting of the Prospect Town Council on December 16th; but if needed a special meeting would be held after the results of the two Board of Education meetings for Region 16 regarding Administrative staff contracts for Town Council to vote on the matter. Motion made by D. Merriman to cancel the meeting of December 16,, 2008. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. 6Approved/l Opposed; P. Geary. Motion passes.
T. Galvin asked for a motion to adopt the schedule of dates for the 2009 calendar year for Town Council meetings. Motion made by D. Merriman to adopt the schedule for 2009 for the Town Council meetings. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. P. Geary opposed the motion dime to if meetings are scheduled then the meeting should take piace and not be cancelled. 7 Approve/1 Opposed. Motion passes.
Guests: None
Public Participation: None
Approval of November 18, 2008 minutes:
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the minutes of November 18, 2008. Motion
seconded by P.Geary. 6 Approve/1 Abstained, C. Graveline. Motion passes.
Correspondence:
CCM Bulletin, Tax Collector's Report (September & October 2008), Board of Rec
Minutes (October 8, 2008), Police Report (November 2008).
Discussion:
S. Pilat mentioned the City of Bristol had recently installed a skate park and it would be interesting to see what they are doing with their skate park problems. P. Geary stated it is a concern for the safety of the participants at the skate park to follow the rules; after speaking with C Moffo, Director of Prospect Park and Rec and reviewing the Board of Rec minutes for October 2008 it would seem Town Council, the Town's police force and C. Moffo, are on the same page. S. Pilat had a concern regarding the children wearing helmets; if no helmet this could cause significant injury. He advised someone would need to enforce the rule; if the Board of Rec did not. then the Town Council should, even to the limit of closing the park.
Motion made by P. Geary to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
New Business:
Old Business:
T. Galvin stated the Ordinance committee will meet one more time for this year. T. Galvin also stated the Ordinance #61-07-02-96, with the help of T. Graveline, had been given new 'interpretive power' when it involves safety reasons, to allow for residents to obtain Building Permits when taxes are outstanding.
T. Galvin also stated, D. Lauber. Tax Collector, had advised of restructuring of an Ordinance to state if a non profit had purchased property that had taxes on previously, the taxes would now be abated.
T. Galvin also stated the next focus of the Sub-committee would be on how to assist Veterans and Seniors for the next tax year.
Discussion:
R. Kergaravat questioned for future monthly Police Reports, if the names of the officers and the hours that they worked could be included in the reports.
P. Gear}7 mentioned the Safety Committee sign 'Times are Different/Lock Your House/Lock Your Cars' had been displayed on her corner and the community and guests did notice.
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by R.
Doyon. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned @ 7:50 P.M.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk