May 20,2008
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: Robert Doyon, Tom Galvin, Patricia Geary. Carl Graveline, Theresa Graveline, Stanley Pilat, Charles Mallon, and Douglas Merriman.
Members Absent: R. Kergaravat
Mayor's Report: None
Chair's Report: None
Guests: Gina Ash
Motion made by S. Pilat to add Gina Ash, Grants Director, on the Agenda. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous.
Gina Ash the Grants Director for the Town of Prospect, gave an overview of the grants system for the Town of Prospect. Ms. Ash stated the Town of Prospect is running low on the monies for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. She advised that since 2002 the Town of Prospect has received a total of $ 1,000,000.00. Ms. Ash stated her department has received awards for dispersing the monies so quickly. C. Graveline inquired as to what exactly was Ms. Ash's position. She advised the Council of her position and advised of how the grant system works. T. Galvin stated once the monies are replenished then the monies could be given out again. G. Ash stated currently the Program is almost depleted with approximately $30,000.00 left. She presented to the Council the, Certified Resolution of the Governing Body, document for approval, for the Town-wide Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program, for an additional grant in the amount of $300,000.00. T. Graveline inquired if this was the same one that was signed previously and stated the word "Statutes" should be referenced at 'Chapter 127c and Part VI of Chapter 130 of Connecticut General 'Statutes'. Ms. Ash stated she will advise her consultant and also advised that it was previously signed, but the prior document was signed prior to the Public Hearing instead of after the Public Hearing.
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the signing by Chairman Thomas J. Galvin for the Town of Prospect for the document of the Certified Resolution of the Governing Body. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
Ms. Ash also gave some insight into her newest project for the mobile home park, Harmony Acres. She stated she is taking a look at what help she would be able to provide for the Harmony Acres community for their heating fuel systems. Ms. Ash was asked by P. Geary it the homeowners have a say when it comes to contractors. MS. advised that the homeowners do have a say in choice of contractor if the contractor is one that is within the bidding guidelines. Ms. Ash also advised the Council on how the application process is considered; such as how many people in home and household income, under $59,000.00. If there are no monies in the Grant system, then Ms. Ash stated she is unable to assist those that are in need.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the signing of the document by chairman Thomas J. Galvin, for the document of Town of Prospect Fair Housing Resolution for the Town of Prospect. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Ms. Ash requested the Council to sign the remaining three documents in one motion. She stated these documents are signed to show that there is no discrimination by the party that receives the monies. The motion was taken off the table to be replaced with a motion for the three remaining documents.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the signing for the Town of Prospect by chairman Thomas J. Galvin, for the documents of Town of Prospect Fair Housing Resolution, Town of Prospect Fair Housing Policy Statement, and Town of Prospect Compliance With Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous.
T. Graveline thanked Gina Ash for her commitment to her work.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes for April 5th and May 6th:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes for April 5* and May 6* with
amendments. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
A general discussion took place regarding Toll Bros.
Correspondence:
Zoning Inspector's Report for the Month of April 2008, the Mayor's Expenditures for March 2008. C. Mallon questioned if the Fire Marshall had sent in a report. T. Galvin advised the report is sent in annually to the Mayor and the Fire Marshal also gives a monthly report to the Mayor. C. Mallon inquired if the report could be given monthly. T. Graveline suggested the report could be given quarterly also.
Motion made by T. Graveline to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by C. Mallon. Unanimous.
New Business:
Old Business:
T. Galvin also commented on a subject in the Minutes dated May 6. 2008 regarding the incident on April 24th/25 regarding the no assistance from a Prospect Police officer. T. Galvin stated he spoke with Officer Abarzua and was advised there isn't a provision to replace a 3rd shift officer. T. Galvin also noted he would speak with Officer Abarzua again to see if this could not be amended.
Sub-Committees reports: Sr. tax Program
T. Galvin stated the Town Meeting would be held at Community School on May 22, 2008 @ 7 P.M. A general discussion took place.
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by C.
Graveline. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned @ 7:40 P.M.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk