June 15, 2010
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. The meeting was held at Town Hall in the lower level conference room. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: T. Galvin, S. Pilat, D. Merriman, M. Scaviola, R. Doyon, J. Slapikas, C. Graveline and T. Graveline @ 7:03 P.M.
Members Absent: P. Geary
Mayor's Report: T. Galvin requested the Council to adopt the Resolution of the Prospect Town Council 2009 EMPG Program 'Region 5.'" Motion made by C. Graveline to adopt the "Resolution of the Prospect Town Council 2009 EMPG Program 'Region 5,'" Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous
Chair's Report: T. Galvin advised on June 10, 2010, the Public Works Department ratified their three year contract which began on July 1, 2009 and ends on June 30, 2012.
Guests: None
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Minutes of June 1, 2010. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Discussion. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of June 1, 2010 as amended. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Minutes of June 2, 2010. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. 6 Approved/ 2 Abstained: J. Slapikas and M. Scaviola. Motion passes.
Correspondence Resolution of the Prospect Town Council 2009 EMPG Program 'Region 5' Prospect Library Transfers dated 6/10/10 Blight Ordinance Draft Town of Middlebury Noise Ordinances from CCM dated 6/8/10 St of CT Office of Policy and Management dated May 11, 2010 RE: Findings and Recommendations for the Town of Prospect for 157 and 175 Waterbury Rd. Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Heating Inspector's Reports dates May 2010 Zoning Inspector's Reports dated May 2010 Appointment of Auditor Notification form for Office of Policy and Management Motion made by D. Merriman to place Correspondence on file. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
D. Lauber, the Town of Prospect's Tax Collector, requested of the Council to approve the 'Grand Total Transferred to the Suspense List for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010 in the amount of $37,215.81.' D. Lauber advised these taxes are from abandoned properties or sold vehicles and are considered uncollectible unless the owners move back to Town.
Appointments: T. Galvin advised that the Office of Policy and Management requested the Council to appoint the Town of Prospect's Auditor for the Fiscal Year of 2010-2011. Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the re-appointment of Michael Battista of Northford, as the Town of Prospect's Auditor. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous. Discussion. T. Graveline made a request for the Council to receive the Transfer List prior to the Audit for review.
Transfers: T. Galvin advised of the Library's request for transfers: `Transfers within the Library account from Utilities #7350-05 to Contracted Maintenance #7350-06 in the amount of $2,660.00 to cover the air condenser replacement from Clerical Staff #7350-02 to Books/Cataloging #7350-04 in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover additions to Region 16 Summer Reading and Oration topics at Long River Middle School.'
Motion made by T. Graveline to approve the 'Transfers within the Library account from Utilities #7350-05 to Contracted Maintenance #7350-06 in the amount of $2,660.00 to cover the air condenser replacement and from Clerical Staff #7350-02 to Books/Cataloging $7350-04 in the amount of $1,000.00 to cover additions to Region 16 Summer Reading and Orations topics at Long River Middle School.' Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous.
T. Galvin requested the Council to approve the "Transfer from the Police Overtime Account to the Social Security Account #5750.00 in the amount of $5,000.00. Motion made by S. Pilat to approve the 'Transfer from the Police Overtime Account to the Social Security Account #5750.00 in the amount of $5,000.00. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous.
T. Galvin requested the Council to approve the year end Transfers in the amount of $77,730.97. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the year end Transfers in the amount of $77,730.97. Motion seconded by D. Merriman to approve the year end Transfers in the amount of $77,730.97. Motion seconded by C Graveline Discussion. Council members questioned the balance of he General Fund at this time. T. Galvin advised the balance was in good standing. 6 Approved/1 Opposed: T. Graveline; 1 Abstained: M. Scaviola. Motion passes.
Refunds: The Tax Office requested Refunds dated 6/15/10 in the amount of $926.65 for overpayments. Motion made by J. Slapikas to approve the Refunds dated 6/15/10 in the amount of $926.65 for overpayments. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimos.
T. Galvin requested the Council to approve the Transfers in the amount of $37,215.81 from the Grant Total to Suspense for the Fiscal Year ending June 2010. Motion made by J. Slapikas to approve the Grand Total Transferred to Suspense for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010, in the amount of $37,215.81. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unaninous.
Adjournment: Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned @ 7:45 P.M.
T. Galvin advised the next Town Council meeting would be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk