April 6, 2010
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order @ 7:00 P.M. The meeting was taped. The meeting was held at the Town Hall.
Members Present: T. Galvin, S. Pilat, D. Merriman, 7:10 P.M., M. Scaviola, R Doyon, J. Slapikas, P. Geary, C. Graveline & T. Graveline
Members Absent: None
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield requested approval for a change to the Municipal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the change to the Municipal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Motion
seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous.
Transfers:
Mayor Chatfield requested a transfer from Ice and Snow Salt Account to Refund of Taxes #5550 in the amount of $1,100.00.
Motion made by C. Graveline to approve the transfer of $1,100.00 from Ice & Snow Salt to Account #5550 Refund of Taxes.
Motion seconded by J. Slapikas. Unanimous.
Refunds:
Mayor Chatfield presented Prospect's Tax Collector, Diane Lauber to advise the Council of a refund request. D. Lauber advised
Mr. Hamawi, 348 Peach Orchard Road had contacted the Tax Office in January 2010 to request a refund for all taxes paid in the
wrong Tax Town. It seems that Mr. Hamawi paid taxes to Prospect but now needs to pay these taxes to Waterbury. D. Lauber stated,
after review, Mr. Hamawi's address never changed from 2000-2006. D. Lauber advised Mr. Hamawi's mailing address could be
Prospect. D. Lauber also stated motor vehicle information is received from the DMV. D. Lauber stated per CT State Statutes, the
Tax Office could go back 3 years to refund the 2006 Tax Year in the amount of $95.55, but not more. D. Lauber requested the Council
to approve the Tax Refund dated April 6, 2010 in the amount of $1,085.82 which includes Mr. Hamawi's $95.55 of 2006. Motion
made by T. Graveline to approve the Tax Refunds dated April 6, 2010 in the amount of $1,085.82. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous
Mayor Chatfield requested of the Council to consider establishing a sub-committee for a Blight Ordinance.
Mayor Chatfield requested of the Council to approve the annual Fair Housing Resolution.. Motion made by C. Graveline to approve the Fair Housing Resolution. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous
Mayor Chatfield requested the Council to approve the adopted budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 for the Town of Prospect. T. Galvin stated the Town of Prospect 's portion of Region 16's School Budget is $12,500.00 and Beacon Falls would contribute approximately $599,600.00. This is due to the shift in the pupil population from Prospect to Beacon Falls. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Town Budget in the amount of $6,906,637.00. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous
Jim Kollcinaku, 9 Corinne Dr., expressed his concern regarding the budget especially in the areas of Web Site Hosting and having an in-house mechanic. J. Kollcinaku felt the town is paying too much in these areas. Council members advised with regard to Web Site Hosting, that this is a specialized system that shows property boundaries and topographical areas of the Town. The Public could access the GIS system by going to TownofProspect.org and clicking on the Town Seal. The Council members also advised that an in-house mechanic would be more costly with regards to an employee salary, benefits and purchasing new tools and equipment.
Mayor Chatfield requested of the Council to approve the Town Budget in the amount of $6,906.637.00 for the fiscal year of 2010-2011. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Town Budget in the amount of $6,906.637.00. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield gave to the Council a hand-out of a Draft for 'Police Assistance Interlocal Agreement' among the Towns of Prospect, Bethany and Beacon Falls.' Mayor Chatfield advised the Town pays State Police for Overtime $100.00 per hour. This Agreement would be for a Town Officer for traffic should one of the Towns in this Agreement have a shortage of officers instead of using a State Police Officer. This would be less costly for the Town. Council members requested clarification from Carmody and Torrance on the Town's hiring of Police.
Mayor Chatfield requested a moment of silence for Mr. Pasquale P. Santovasi, Sr. and Mrs. Adelina Commendatore.
Chair's Report: None
Guests: None
Public Participation:
Jim Kollcinaku, 9 Corinne Dr., stated as a taxpayer he was insulted at the last meeting of the
Zoning Board and requested of the Council to seek a meeting for him. J. Kollcinaku advised his questions went unanswered and
he was asked to leave. T. Galvin advised the Zoning Board is a separate board with an elected Chairman. The Council would not
be able to ask for a meeting.
Approval of March 16 (Regular & Budget) & 20 (Budget) 2010 minutes.
Motion made by S. Pilat to approve the minutes of the Regular Town Council meeting of March 16, 2010. Motion seconded
by P. Geary. Unanimous.
Motion made by S. Pilat to approve the minutes of the Budget Workshop of March 16, 2010 seconded by C. Graveline. Discussion. Motion made by S. Pilat to approve the amended minutes of the Budget Workshop of March 16, 2010. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous.
Motion made by T. Graveline to approved the minutes of March 20, 2010 with corrections. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. 8 Approved/1 Abstained. Motion passes.
Correspondence:
Authorized Representative for Application Submission Municipal Energy Efficiency
Transfer from Ice & Snow Salt to Account 5550 Refund of Taxes $1,100.00 dated 4/5/10
Refunds dated 4/6/10 $1,085.82
Blight Ordinance Town of Middlebury
Fair Housing Resolution
Certified Resolution
Tax Collector's Report January & February 2010
Member Towns' Net Cost Calculations Beacon Falls & Prospect Bethany and Beacon Falls - Draft
Prospect Parks & Recreation Park Development Breakdown 2007 to 2008
Police Report - March 2010: Council members advised there was a discrepancy on the police vehicles and mileage. Council members requested a follow-up corrected March 2010 Police Report
Motion made by S. Pilat to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Meeting adjourned @ 8:30 P.M. Unanimous.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk