Prospect Town Council

October 5, 2010

Chairman Tom Galvin called the meeting to order @ 7:00 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 and T. Galvin.

Members Absent: M. Scaviola

Chair's Report:
T. Galvin advised the council of a Public Hearing to take place on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the Prospect Firehouse for a presentation by BNE Energy for the 'Wind Prospect' project to be built on Kluge Road. T. Galvin stated the energy group asked Town Officials to be present.

T. Galvin advised the Council of the notice received by Mayor Chatfield of a grant which will be awarded to Prospect in the approximate amount of $200,000.00. The grant will be used for a 3-4 bay stand alone garage for the Public Works Department. T. Galvin stated the Mayor would like the Office of Policy and Management to attend the next Town Council meeting on Tuesday, October 19, 2020, to explain the rules and regulations regarding this grant.

Council members questioned the elimination of the Public Works Department Building Committee and if it should be reinstated.

T. Galvin reminded the Council members of Region 16's Board of Ed meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. T. Galvin asked Council members to bring suggestions on the 'Budget Process.'

Guests: None

Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the minutes of September 21, 2010. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Discussion. 7 Approved/1 Abstained, C. Graveline. Motion passes.

Correspondence:
Letter dated September 30, 2010 Pullman & Comley; RE: BNE Energy Inc., Wind Prospect
OPM letter dated September 29, 2010 Grant Notification
Tax Refund dated October 5, 2010
Tax Collector Reports: July & August 2010
Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Heating Inspector Reports September 2010
Motion made by R. Doyon to place correspondence on file. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous

New Business:
Refunds:
T. Galvin requested approval for Tax Refunds in the amount of $441.89. Motion made by T. Graveline to approve the Tax Refunds of October 5, 2010 in the amount of $441.89. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous

Transfers:
Resignations
Appointments:

Old Business:
Sub-committees Reports:
T. Galvin asked the Ordinance sub-committee which includes T. Graveline, C. Graveline, S. Pilat and T. Galvin to set a date to consider creating a Blight Ordinance. T. Gravline suggested to state what the sub-committee intends to have the law accomplish. Council members also suggested getting examples from other towns of Prospect's size to consider. Suggestions were also made regarding enforcing current zoning regulations. A meeting date for the sub-committee was set for Wednesday, October 30, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall.

Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by C, Graveline. Unanimous Meeting adjourned at 7:33 P.M.

Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman

Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk