May 18, 2010
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order @ 7:00 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, P.Geary, and T. Graveline
Members Absent: C. Graveline
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield advised the Council of the following:
A letter was received from Carmody & Torrance dated May 7, 2010, regarding Colonial Custom Builders, LLC vs. Board of Assessment Appeals of the Town of Prospect.
The bids for the Straitsville Road Project were sent out and are expected in by June 2nd. The work will begin at Porter Hill Road and may extend to Lakeview Road.
Mayor Chatfield requested a transfer in the amount of $6,530.64 from I & S Contractors $2,188.50 and T.T. Diesel $4,342.14 to THB-Heat $1,800.00, THE - Cont. Maint $3,000.00,1 & S Supplies $899.33 and T. T. Parts $841.31 for a total of $6,530.64. Discussion. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the transfer in the amount of $6,530.64 from I & S Contractors $2,188.50 and T.T. Diesel $4,342.14 to THB-Heat $1,800.00, THE - Cont. Maint. $3,000.00,1 & S Supplies $899.33 and T. T. Parts $841.31 for a total of $6,530.64. Motion seconded by R. Doyon. 7 Approved/1 Abstained, P. Geary. Motion passes.
Mayor Chatfield requested a motion to convene to an 'Executive Session' and to invite Michael Kulla, Union Stewart 1303/379 ASFME Council 4, representing the Public Works Department and Mayor Chatfield to attend to discuss the Union Contract. Motion made by P. Geary to convene to an 'Executive Session' to invite Michael Kulla, Union Stewart 1303/379 ASFME Council 4, representing the Public Works Department and Mayor Chatfield to attend to discuss the Union Contract. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous. The meeting convened to an 'Executive Session' at 7:08 P.M.
The meeting reconvened from 'Executive Session' @ 7:54 P.M. No motions or votes taken.
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the Union Contract for the Public Works Department. Motion seconded by D. Merriman. Unanimous.
Chair's Report: None
Guests: None
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes for May 4, 2010:
Motion made by J. Slapikas to approve the minutes of May 4,2010. Motion
seconded by T. Graveline. Discussion, Motion made by J. Slapikas to approve the
minutes of May 4,2010 as amended. Motion seconded by T. Graveline.
6 Approve/ 2 Abstained, R. Doyon and T. Galvin. Motion passes.
Correspondence:
OPM letter dated 5/11/10
Carmody & Torrance letter dated 5/7/10
Zoning Inspector's Report dated 4/10
Inspirational notation from Mass Card.
Motion made by R. Doyon to place Correspondence on file. Motion seconded by T.
Graveline. Unanimous.
New Business:
Refunds: None
Transfers: Already done.
Resignations: None
Appointments: None
Old Business:
Sub-committee report: T. Galvin questioned if the Safety Committee met to address J. Slapikas' concerns of a potential danger that could arise at the traffic light at Rte 69 and Summit Rd. D. Merriman advised a date for the Safety Committee to meet would be set in the near future.
Adjournment:
Motion made by R. Doyon to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by D.
Merriman. Unanimous, Meeting adjourned @ 8:07 P.M.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn Moffo, Clerk