April 21, 2009
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order @ 7:00 p.m. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: T. Galvin. T. Graveline, D. Merriman, R. Kergaravat, P. Geary, R. Doyon and C. Graveline
Members Absent: S. Pilat and C. Mallon. T. Graveline left the meeting @ 7:10 p.m.
Mayor's Report;
T. Graveline explained the Open Space Plan Draft and requested a motion by the Council to send the plan to the Planning
& Zoning Commission. Motion made by T. Graveline for the Town Council to
forward a letter to the Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission requesting that
the P & Z Commission consider initiating a proposal for the Open Space Plan
drafted by the Open Space Plan drafted by the Open Space Planning Subcommittee
of the Conservation Commission to become an amendment to the Town of Prospect's
Plan of Conservation and Development. Motion seconded by P. Geary.
Unanimous.
T. Graveline advised there was one sign located outside Town Hall to advertise the Town Hall meeting for the Town Budget. T. Graveline advised there should be three signs located throughout Town to advertise of any Town Hall or Public Hearing Meetings.
Chair's Report:
T. Galvin requested support for Region 16's Budget. Motion made by D. Merriman to support Region 16's Board
of Education budget. Motion seconded by P. Geary. A discussion took place
concerning the Council voting on support for Region 16's budget. A roll call
vote was taken: 3 Approved; D. Merriman, P. Geary. T. Galvin/2 Abstained: R.
Doyon and R. Kergaravat/1 Opposed; C. Graveline. Motion made by T. Galvin based
on prior motion to take no action.
Guests: None
Public Participation: None
Approval of April 7, 2009 Minutes:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of April 7, 2009. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. P.
Geary and R. Kergaravat requested corrections made to the minutes. Motion made
by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of April 7, 2009 as amended. Motion
seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous
Correspondence:
Memorandum from Carmody and Torrance
regarding the Open Space Plan.
New Business:
Open Space Plan - Already Discussed
Refunds - None
Resignations - None
Appointments - None
Old Business:
Sub-Committees Reports - No Meetings
A discussion took place regarding an 'Executive Session' and what could be discussed in particular when Resident State Trooper Abarzua comes to the meeting. R. Kegaravat requested getting information regarding names of officers both past and present and the dates they were hired. R. Kergaravat also requested information on the Nexgen system used by various Police Departments in the area.
T. Galvin advised the next Town Council meeting would be Tuesday, May 5, 2009. After the regular meeting, there would be a meeting with Trooper Abarzua.
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the
meeting. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Meeting adjourned @ 8:10 P.M. Unanimous.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk
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