September 21, 2010
Chairman Tom Galvin called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting was held at the Town Hall, 36 Center Street in the lower level conference room.
Members Present: S. Pilat, P. Geary, D. Merriman, R. Doyon, J. Slapikas, T. Graveline, M. Scaviola, and T. Galvin
Members Absent: C. Graveline
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield advised the Council of concerns arising from two activations of alarm systems and the response time of the Police. Mayor Chatfield stated that one was residential and one was commercial. Mayor Chatfield asked Resident State Trooper Nelson Abarzua to attend the meeting to answer Council questions. Discussion. T. Graveline stated that on one occasion the response time of the Police was well over an hour. Trooper Abarzua advised that he was not aware of the concerns of the two property owners involved because they did not contact the State Police Resident Trooper's Office; but Trooper Abarzua did state that he would look into both situations.
Mayor Chatfield advised that sand bids for the coming winter season had been received. The highest bid was $26.00 a yd coming from Windham and the lowest was $14.90 a yd from H.I. Stone for the sand coming from East Main Street in Waterbury which is only approximately 5 miles away. The town also purchased a mixture of sand and salt from Newington which should last until January.
M. Scaviola commented on teh monumental plaque taken from Hotchkiss Field. Mayor Chatfield advised that Ciaro's Monumental Works will be contacted for a price to engrave a stone instead of replacing the plaque.
M. Scaviola asked Resident State Trooper Nelson Abarzua to accurately document the mileage of the Police Vehicles on the monthly Police Report.
Motion made by S. Pilat to convene to an "Executive Session" for Personnel matters and to invite Resident State Trooper Nelson Abarzua to attend. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
The meeting convened to an "Executive Session" at 7:37 p.m.
The meeting reoconvened from an "Executive Session" at 7:47 p.m. Mo motions made or votes taken.
Chair's Report:
T. Galvin advised the Council of a letter received from James Agostine, the Superintendent of Region 16, inviting the Council to discuss the 'community concerns of the 2011-2012 school budget'. T. Galvin advised that he would like to have as many Council members as possible attend. T. Galvin also made some suggestions regarding meetings for Region 16's Board of Education; in particular to have more meetings during budget time with Public participation and also to have more written documentation that pertains to the budget.
Guests: None
Public Participation: None
Refunds:
T. Galvin requested a motion to approve the Tax Refunds of September 21,2010 in the amount of $5,028.24. Motion made by S. Pilat to approve the Tax Refunds dated September 21,2010 in the amount of $5,028.24. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
Discussion:
T. Galvin stated the Tax Clerks are working to correct overpayments made by the residents of Regency of Prospect by either refunds if the residents have paid in full or by adjusting the 2n half of a payment if only the 1st half had been paid.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by D Merriman to approve the minutes of September 7,2010. Motion
seconded by T. Graveline. 7 Approved/1 Abstained, T. Galvin. Motion Passes.
Correspondence:
Letter from Superintendent James C. Agostine of Region 16 dated September 17,2010
Tax Refund dated September 21,2010
Tax Collector's Report dated July 2010
Tax Collector's Report dated August 2010
Motion made by D. Merriman to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by
R. Doyon. Unanimous.
New Business:
Refunds - Already acted upon
Transfers - None
Resignations - None
Appointments - None
Old Business:
Sub-committees Reports - None
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk