September 7, 2010
Co-Chairman Stan Pilat called the meeting to order @ 7:40. The meeting was held at the Prospect Firehouse on 26 New Haven Road.
Members Present: P. Geary, D. Merriman, R. Doyon, J. Slapikas, T. Graveline, M. Scaviola, C. Graveline and S. Pilat
Members Absent: T. Galvin
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield requested a motion to approve the Resolution for the new Pierce Arrow XT Custom Pumper Truck. The lease/purchase of the Pierce Arrow XT Custom Pumper Truck was approved at the Town Meeting on September 7, 2010. Motion made by P. Geary to approve the Resolution of the Prospect Town Council dated September 7,2010, 'to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of a lease/purchase of a new Pierce Arrow XT Custom Pumper Truck (the Pumper Truck) for and on behalf of the Town'. Motion seconded by J. Slapikas. Unanimous.
P. Geary commented that she did not appreciate the Town Meeting to approve the lease/purchase of the XT Custom Pumper Truck being held at the Firehouse. She commented that the Public became intimidated with the Prospect Volunteer Firefighters present and the atmosphere made it difficult to hear. P. Geary requested that a standardized place for Town Meetings be considered.
Mayor Chatfield requested a motion to approve the Agreement between the Town of Prospect and the Connecticut Water Company for 'water consumption information for sewer usage bills'. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Agreement between the Town of Prospect and The Connecticut Water Company. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield requested a motion to approve the Resolution for Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Motion made by P. Geary to approve the Resolution 'that Robert J. Chatfield may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut of Emergency Management and Homeland Security any and all documents which it deems to be necessary and appropriate'. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Discussion. Council members questioned what is done with monies received from the Regional Emergency Management. Mayor Chatfield advised there is an allotment of $4,500.00 which the Regional Emergency Management advises as to how it is used. Mayor Chatfield advised smaller items are purchased in comparison with the monies allotted after 9/11. The Mayor also advised that not all Towns receive monies, only those that are part of the Regional Emergency Management. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield requested a motion to approve the contract between eQuality Valuation Services, LLC and the Town of Prospect. The Mayor stated there is money approved in this Budget for the revaluation of approximately $33,000 to $35,000.00 with the remainder to be paid next year in 2011. Motion made by P. Geary to authorize the signing of the contract by Mayor Robert J. Chatfield and Prospect's Assessor, Vincent Leone for Platte River Insurance Company, also known as eQuality Valuation Services, LLC in the amount of $145,500.00. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Discussion. Unanimous.
T. Graveline commented on where the signs were located for the Town Meeting: One at Hotchkiss Field and one at Canfield Park. T. Graveline stated in the previous minutes designated areas were assigned. Mayor Chatfield stated an article was posted in the Prospect Pages, the Republican American and online. T. Graveline stated there should be signs put in different areas with the dates, places and tunes specified. Also, there should be a sign at Town Hall at all times. M. Scaviola stated that it should be decided where to place the signs: Hotchkiss Field, Town Hall, McGrath Park, Canfield Park and somewhere on Rte 68. S. Pilat suggested making a motion to add to the Agenda listed under New Business at the next Town Council meeting, where the signage should be placed. Motion made by P. Geary to approve the locations of Town Hall, Canfield Park, Hotchkiss Field, McGrath Park and a fifth location to be determined on Route 68 for Town Meetings and Referenda. The signs will be 4 x 4 in size and should be placed no less than 1 week in advance. Motion seconded by M. Scaviola. Unanimous.
Guests:
Lt. Bill Lauber of the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department thanked Council members for looking out for the Town's people. Lt. Lauber stated the process for acquiring the new Pumper Truck began approximately 4 or 5 years ago. T. Graveline questioned if there were offers made to purchase the old vehicle. Lt. Lauber stated there had been a few calls but the Department wanted to wait to see if the lease/purchase was approved. Council members suggested selling the vehicle if at all possible.
Public Participation: None
Approval of August 17 & 19 Minutes;
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of August 17,2010. Motion
seconded by R. Doyon. Discussion: Unanimous.
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the minutes of August 19,2010. Motion seconded by J. Slapikas. Unanimous.
Correspondence:
Bid Bond eQuality Valuation Services, LLC
Resolution of the Prospect Town Council September 7,2010
(Pierce Arrow XT Custom Pumper Truck)
Agreement between the Town of Prospect and the Connecticut Water Company
Authorizing Resolution of the Prospect Town Council for Emergency -Management and Homeland Security dated September 7, 2010 Dept of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Letter dated 8/10/10 Zoning Inspector's Report for the Month of August 2010
Motion made by J. Slapikas to place Correspondence on file. Motion seconded by C. Graveline, Unanimous.
New Business;
Refunds: None
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 @ 8:15 P.M.
Stan Pilat, Co-Chairman
Rosalyn B.Moffo, Clerk