June 3, 2008
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order at 7:21 P.M. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: Thomas Galvin, Patricia Geary, Theresa Graveline. Douglas Merriman, Stanley Pilat. Charles Mallon, Robert Doyon, Carl Graveline and Roger Kergaravat.
Mayor's Report: New Dog Warden Police Officer Noreo Gabriel; Mini Bus Grant - DOT approved $40,000 - Commission on Aging will make a recommendation; Appointment of Auditor, Michael Battista - Motion made by Roger Kergaravat, 2nd by Robert Doyon to appoint Auditor. Discussion followed. Motion Unanimous.
Town Clerk's Resolutions. Town Clerk reviewed previous grants. Motion made by Carl Graveline, 2nd by Charles Mallon to approve both Resolutions as presented. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield discussed postage meter up-grade. Minutes & Agendas were returned.
Mayor also reviewed Prospect Drum Corp. Mostly middle school children. Two towns in the area are going out of business. Cost is $700 a month for instructors. Drum Corp needs assistance. Mayoi recommended that the Town buy the van for $1. Drum Corp would be responsible for maintenance which would allow the Drum Corp to save money on insurance. Organized in 1949. Charles Mallon questioned the towns liability. Would be on the towns insurance as part of its fleet package. Mayor Chatfield clarified that the Drum Corp bus would only be used to carry equipment and uniforms. C. Mallon suggested running it by the towns insurance company. Insurance would be due the first of July, council will address at the next regular meeting when information is received.
Chairman Galvin asked for a Motion on the Natural Hazard Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan. Motion made by D. Merriman, 2nd by R. Kergaravat to approve the Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan. Motion Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield indicated that Ridgewood Country Club was sold.
Theresa Graveline updated Council on Open Space Subcommittee of the Conservation Commission. Certificate of Deposit Open Space fund, 1 CD has $119,800 from P&Z. Additional CD in the amount oi $219,000 as of May 30th. Open Space Plan of the Conservation Commission volunteers have done tremendous work for over two years to get plan ready. A complete plan needs to be adopted and the cost would be approximately $13,000 - $15,000. to complete plan, formal regulations for proposal. Theresa would like the Council to authorize the Open Space subcommittee of the Conservation Commission to proceed with proposal by June 17th Regular Council meeting to consider using funds from the Open Space account. Draft will eventually be made available. Subcommittee members are in agreement about the use of the funds from the open space account.
Motion made by R. Kergaravat, 2nd by C. Graveline to empower the Open Space subcommittee to put out the request for proposals/bids. Discussion - T. Galvin indicated that a comprehensive document is necessary. P. Geary suggested that firms be given information as to what the Conservation Commission has completed to date. Motion Unanimous.
Guests: Rich Misavage, 2 Church St. May 31st Rock & Roll Band sponsored by the church held at the Grange. Music was playing until 11 P.M. Previously he brought up the issue of street signs on Church St. side of the green. Questioned rules and regulations for public events. Indicated that children were on Community School roof. Questioned Grange rules, liability of the Town. Complaints were made. State police indicated that there would be a permit on file. Mr. Misavage checked with the Town Hall and no permits were available. Mr. Misavage was told that the Town Council would have to make a recommendation in order to regulate the rules. Discussion about noise ordinance. Chairman Galvm will follow up on ordinances, permit process, etc. C. Mallon asked T. Galvin to check if any police reports where made about the complaints. D. Merriman indicated that there was discussion in the past about making Church St. a one way street and will follow up with the Safety Committee.
Motion made by D. Merriman, 2nd by S. Pilat to approve minutes of May 15, 2008 with amendments. T. Graveline indicated that there was a significant amount of discussion that is not in the minutes. C. Graveline, P. Geary and R. Kergaravat abstained. Motion carried.
Motion made by T. Graveline, 2nd by S. Pilat to approve May 20th 2008 minutes with amendments. R. Kergaravat abstained. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Appt. from Mike Scaviola, Democratic Town Committee Chairman, recommendation of Robert Morin, 101 Waterbury Road to fill the position vacated by Charles Mallon on the Emergency Management Advisory Council. Motion made by C. Mallon, 2nd by R. Kergaravat to approve the appointment as recommended. Unanimous
Board of Recreation minutes haven't been received by the council.
Discussion concerning Fire Marshall's report specifically "PERSONNEL" column. C. Mallon questioned what the Fire Marshall is actually doing would like a more detailed breakdown. Mr. Mallon feels that the position should be full time, 15 hours not enough, can't determine without breakdown.
OLD BUSINESS:
Charles Mallon questioned the issue of a replacement Police Officer as discussed at a previous meeting. T. Galvin spoke with Nelson Abarzua and there is no backup plan in place unless 4 hours notice is given. R. Kergaravat suggested that policy and procedures should be in place. Resident trooper should be able to order someone in to cover the shift. R. Kergaravat also suggested that a Police Commission be set up for Policy and Procedures. P. Geary pointed out that Mayor Chatfield is also the Chief of Police. R. Kergaravat suggested that the Mayor could set up a policy as Chief of Police. Also questioned issue of response time. Discussion concerning the dispatch center at night and calls being turned over to Bethany Barracks. D. Merriman indicated that with the town growing there may be a need to look into procedures. R. Kergaravat reiterated his suggestion of a Police Commission. At approximately 8:15 P.M, Asst. Town Clerk, Roseann Paolino, notified the Council that the Town Budget did not pass, unofficial
results - 513 Yes - 517 No.
T. Galvin and members of the council suggested scheduling a special Town Council Meeting. Motion made by D. Merriman, 2nd by C. Graveline to hold a Special Town Budget Meeting on Thursday. June 5* 2008 at 4 P.M. at the Prospect Town Hall. Motion Unanimous.
Motion made by D. Merriman, 2nd by C. Graveline to adjourn at 8:15 P.M. Unanimous.
Thomas Galvin, Chairman
M. Carrie Anderson, Temporary Clerk