Prospect Town Council

March 14, 2009

Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. The meeting was taped. Council members present were Robert Doyon, Tom Galvin, Stan Pilat, Pat Geary, D. Merriman, C. Mallon, T. Graveline and Carl Graveline at 9:04 a.m.

Members Present: Roger Kergaravat

Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield advised the Council the Resolution for Bristol Recycling will be scheduled for the next meeting on March 17, 2009.

#6950 Solid Waste (Decrease, $5,000.00)
Mayor Chatfield also advised the tipping fee for Recycling for the Town has remained @ $65.50. D. Merriman commented on the current increase in recycling. Mayor Chatfield advised the current increase would be due to the economy. C. Mallon questioned if the tipping fee were for residential. Mayor Chatfield advised the Town pays for the burn for residential; the businesses pay for their own. T. Graveline questioned if the Town would be going to Full Steam Recycling; all items in one bin not separated. Mayor Chatfield advised currently the only item sorted out would be cardboard. T. Graveline advised the Public would find it easier if all items were accepted into one bin.

C. Mallon questioned if the haulers pay tipping fees. Mayor Chatfield advised no; the Town has a contract and pays the tipping fee.

P. Geary complimented D. Merriman for his instrumental work towards making the Public aware of recycling.

Motion made by D. Merriman to approve #6950 Solid Waste with the decreased amount of $5,000.00 for a total of $565,104.00. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous

#7000 Town Roads (Decrease $500.00).
Motion made by P. Geary to approve #7000 Town Roads with the decrease of $500.00 for line item #7000.06 for a total of $240,820.00. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. 7 Approve/1 Opposed; C. Mallon. Motion passes.

#7050 Ice & Snow:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Budget as is for #7050 Ice & Snow in the amount of $494,000.00 Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Discussion. Mayor Chatfield advised an additional $6,000.00 has been added to line item #7050 for the purchase of salt for the coming fiscal year. Mayor Chatfield also advised due to the amount of storms that occurred this season, a transfer of funds may be needed for #7050 Ice & Snow. Mayor Chatfield advised he has frozen any purchasing parts until next year for Public Works. Mayor Chatfield also advised due to the weather service the Town has, the Public Works crews do not go out until 15 minutes before each storm, standing around is not required and the Town trucks are loaded during the day if a storm is reported to occur during the night.

C. Graveline questioned if the amount of funds for fine item #7050-04 Labot was adequate. Mayor Chatfield advised it is hard to judge, in the past monies were taken from Salt to be added to Labor or Maintenance. P. Geary stated one cannot project when storms will take place. Unanimous.

C. Mallon commented that the price for Diesel Fuel was a good price and questioned if a tank could not be put into Town to aid with the Police cars and fire trucks. Mayor Chatfield advised this would be a good idea and stated he would look into the matter. Mayor Chatfield also advised the cost would probably be approximately $42,000.00 for the Town to purchase and installation of a new tank.

P. Geary stated she was glad to see the price of diesel lower. Unanimous.

#7200 Town Aid Roads ($36,000.00):
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the amount of $36,000.00 for Town Aid Roads. Motion seconded by T. Graveline.
C. Mallon questioned if the amount of $36,000.00 was paid by the State. C. Graveline questioned if this amount would be cut this year. Mayor Chatfield advised this amount is State funded and was hopeful that this amount would not be cut. Unanimous.

#7250 Road Reconstruction (Decrease $1,193.00)
Motion made by C. Mallon to approve the decrease of $1,193.00 for the total amount of $234,462.00. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Discussion: Mayor Chatfield advised the Council the Road Reconstruction of Scott Rd Phase I will begin soon and approximately 28 ft. of Town property. The Mayor also advised with the Stimulus Package, Road Reconstruction of Straitsville Road from the Naugatuck Townline to Brookwood Court will take place. The Stimulus amount would be in the amount of $340,000.00. Mayor Chatfield advised he was helping to also extend the waterline from Lombard Dr. to US Cap & Jacket. Mayor Chatfield stated there will be milling and paving scheduled for Straitsville Road. T. Graveline questioned the longevity of the milling and paving. Mayor Chatfield advised approximately 10 to 15 years. Mayor Chatfield advised he was doing away with line item #7250-02 Crack Seal; $7500.00. Mayor Chatfield also advised line item #7250-04 Train Pave has sky-rocketed. Unanimous

#7300 Parks and Recreation ('$128,000.00)
Motion made by C. Graveline to approve the amount of $128,000.00 for #7300 Parks & Recreation. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous Discussion. C. Graveline questioned line item #7300-05 Contractual Mowing, what amount of time the contract is for. Mayor Chatfield advised for 3 years and currently the Town is in the second year. C. Mallon questioned the areas the contract mows. The Mayor advised all 42 acres of Town property (Town Hall, Police Station, Town Green, etc.) S. Pilat questioned the number of people for line item $7200-04 Summer Support in the amount of $14,000.00. Mayor Chatfield advised only one; from June untill August and advised this amount is for two years.

Approval of March 3, 2009 Budget Workshop Minutes:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Minutes of March 3, 2009. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. 6 Approve/2 Abstain, T. Gravline, C. Graveline. Motion passes.