Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee of the RTM

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www. waterfordct.org
AGENDA
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE
RTM
Special Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:00 PM — Waterford Police Station Training Room
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5. To consider and act upon the minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting
6. Consideration of and possible action on items referred to committee:
A. Street Takeovers and Enforcement Cameras, RTC 08/04/25
B. Review of assigned duties to the Director of Fire Services RTC 06/03/2024
C. Review of Mass Gatherings ordinance, Chapter 9.08 RTC 02/02/26

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PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY ST, ANDING COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
The July 21, 2025 Public Hearing of the Public Protection & Safety StSta nding Committee of the
RTM was called to order by Chairperson Tim Condon at 6:00 P. M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Thomas Dembek, Kathy Mullen Kohl, Tim "Condon, Nateis Greene :
Absent: Shawn Monahaa
Also Attending: Town Clerk David L. Campo, Town Attomey Robett Avena, RTM
Member Susan Driscoll, RIM Member Mary Childs, Fire Marshall Stephen Dubicki:
Director of Fire Services Chris Haley, Chief of Police Marc Balestracci,
The Public Hearing opened at 6:01 P.M.in regard to the Waterford Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 8.33 — Open Burning and Chapter 10,10 — All- ‘Tereain Vehicles Ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Town Attorney spoke in regards to 10.10,010 Declaration of Policy.
MOTION by Greene, seconded by Dembek, to close the public hearing at 6:15 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
The July 21, 2025 Special Meeting of the Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee of the
RTM was called to order by Chairperson Tim Condon at 6:16 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present; Thomas Dembek, Kathy Mullen Kohl, Tim Condon, Narciss Greene
Absent: Shawn Monahan
Also Attending: Town Clerk David L. Campo, Town Attorney Robert Avena, RTM
Member Susan Driscoll, RTM Member Mary Childs, Fire Marshall Stephen Dubicki,
Director of Fire Services Chris Haley, Chief of Police Marc Balestracci,

AGENDA ITEM 3: Minutes ©
MOTION by Mullen Kohl, seconded by Greene, to approve the minutes from the June
30, 2025 meeting.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
AGENDA ITEM 4A: Open Burn Ordinance, RTC 12/04/23
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Mullen Kohl, to report issue out of committee and
recommend the proposed ordinance to allow the Fire Marshall to issue Open Burn Ban.
(See attachment)
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
AGENDA ITEM 4B: ATV and Dirt Bike Ordinance Consideration, RTC 10/02/23
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Mullen Kohl, to report issue out of committee and
recommend the proposed ordinance because of the unsafe and illegal operation of ATV’s
and dirt bikes in Waterford with changes to 10.10.010. (See Attachment)
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
AGENDA ITEM 4C: No discussion
AGENDA ITEM 4D: No discussion
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Mullen Kohl, to adjourn at 6:25 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy Condon
Chairperson

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Chapter 8.33
OPEN BURNING
8.33,010 Declaration of Policy.
8.33,020 Prohibition.
8.33.030 Open Birning Official; permit procedures.
8.33.040 Excluded apen fires; required permits.
8,33.050 Standards for open burning permits,
$.33.060 Outdoor buri' ban."
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the authority of Seotion 7-148 and Section 2
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8.33,020 Prohibition.
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Except as hereinafter proyided, no persor hall set, cause or or permit a ano)
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corporation. As used herein, “opel bu ng
that the products. of combustion from the burning are.emi
without passing through. dequate.stack or: fiue,.Open bu
simple outdoor structures
8.33,030 ~
A. “*the First Selectinan shall aia bione or more ¢ pen ‘Burning’ Officials of the Town of
Waterford who shall be solely responsible: for the issuance of porinits for those open fires
excluded fromthe prohibition of section 8,33,020,of this chapter.. .
B. A permit application for any’ p forms furnished by the
Open Burning Official, Bach application shall desctibe the purposes of the fire, the

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nature and quantity of the materials to be ‘burned and such other information as the Open
Buming Official may require.
en A permit issued under this section. shall be applicable only for the occasion or the purpose
for which it was obtained.
8.33.040
Excluded open fires; required permits.
A. A pérmit shall not be required for the following open fires:
(1) Barbeques or other outdoor open fires for the purpose of cooking food for human
. consutuption.
(2) Fires to abate an immediate fire hazard, provided that the abatement fire is
supervised by a responsible fire official,
(3) Fires for training firefighters in methods of fighting fires as authorized by the Fire
Marshal and/or Fire Chief,
(4) Fires in an outdoor fireplace (i.¢., chimineas, patio hearths, fire rings), Outdoor
fireplaces must be noncombustible and specifically designed to hold outdoor fires.
Fires shall not exceed four feet in diameter and only untreated natural wood is
permitted to be burned. Fires must be a minimum of 10 feet from any structure.
Drums of any kind shall not be permitted,
(5) Fires in salamanders or other similar devices used by construction or other
workers for heating purposés, which fites are essential to street installation or
paving activities, the repairing of utilities, or other similar work,
B. Permits shall be required for the following open fires:
(1) Fires for the prevention, control, or destruction of diseases and pests, and
agricultural burning for vegetation management.
(2) Campfires, bonfires or other fires for ceremonial or recreational purposes,
including cooking fires, that do not meet the standards as defined in Subsection
A{4) above.
Cc, Pennits are required for the following open fires and may only be issued by the
Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection or his designee:
(1) Fires for the disposal of dangerous material such as toxic gases where there is not
a teasonable alternative method.
@) Fires to thwart a hazard which cannot properly be managed by any other means or
fs necessary for the protection of public health.

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§.33.050 Standards for open burning permits.
The Opén Burning Official shall not issue a permit when it is determined that:
A. A hazardous health condition will be ereated by such buming:
B. The fire constitutes a salvage operation by open burning;
C, _—- A practical and alternative method for the disposal of the material to
exists, including but not limited to the following techniques; chipping,
forest products, land filling, piling for protective cover for wildlife’and ~"
stockpiling: . re
D.. . Such open burning would interfere with or prevent the attainment or maintenanee.
ofa relevant ambient air quality standard;
E. The forest fire danger, as determined by the state fores
extreme and the area is within 100 feet of a woodland
demolition waste is to be burned.
8.33,060 Outdoor burn ban,
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Fire Marshal is heteby auth
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Chapter 10.10
AlL-Terrain Vehicles Ordinance
10.10.010 Declaration of Policy.
10.10.020 Definitions.
10.10.0360 Prohibition.
10.10.040 Penalties.
10.10,050 Sign Posting Required for All-Terrain Dealers,
10.10.060 Sale of Gasoline for Iegal Purposes,
10.10.6070 Appeal.
10.10.0190 Declaration of Policy.
As authorized under C.G.S, Section 14-390(A), the Police Chief and Police Commission have
become concerned with unregistered and unsafe vehicle use in Waterford. Therefore, all-terrain
vehicles, mini bikes, mini motorcycles and dirt bikes on streets and public property are
prohibited.
10.10.020 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section:
All-terrain vehicle means a self-propelled vehicle designed to travel over unimproved
terrain and which has been determined by the commissioner of motor vehicles to be unsuitable
for operation on the public highways and also defined as any three (3) or more wheeled
motorized vehicle, generally characterized by large, low-pressure tires, a seat designed to be
straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering, which is intended for off-road uses by an
individual rider on various types of non-paved terrain, Such vehicles do not include trail bikes,
golf carts, agricultural tractors, farm implements and construction machines.
All-terrain vehicle dealer means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing,
selling, leasing or renting all-terrain vehicles, mini bikes, as defined by this section, mini-
motorcycles, as defined by this section, or dirt bikes, as defined by this section, at retail having a
regular and established place of business within the Town.
Dirt bike shall mean a two-wheeled motorized recreational vehicle designed to travel over
unimproved terrain and not designed for travel on a highway, and also defined pursuant to
General Statute § 14-390m(d) as may be amended,

Minl-motoreycle shail mean a vehicle that has not more than three (3) wheels in contact with
the ground, has a manufactured seat height of less than twenty-six (26) inches measured at the
lowest point on top of the seat cushion without the ride, and is Propelled by an engine having a
piston displacement of less than fifty (50) o.c.
Pooket bikes, mini bikes, mini sport bikes, mini dirt bikes, chopper scooters, motor
scooters, bicycles with helper motors, and any other similar vehicle hereinafter collectively
“wnini bikes") shail mean any wheeled vehiele designed to Asansport one. as » on more Persons that
is powered by any type of motor.
As used in this section, “all-terrain vehicle", "mini bike", "mini motorcycle" and "dirt, bike"
shall not include the Following we
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vehicle, mini bike, mint motorcycle, or dirt bike on any street or §
‘Town or on any public property, including but not}
(2) It shall-be untawful for any per ¢
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vehicle, mini bike, mini motoroycle, yf
ride as a passenger on his/her all-terrain vehicle, mini bike,
bike operated in violation of subsection (1) above,
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(3) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini
motorcycle, or dirt bike, ride as a passenger on an all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini
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motoreyole, or dirt bike, and/or for any owner of an all-terrain vehicle or mini cycle
to knowingly permit its operation on any private property, within the Town, without
first obtaining the written permission of the propetty owner if the property is not
owned by the operator, passenger, and/or owner of the all-terrain vehicle, mini bike,
mini motorcycle, or dirt bike,
This section shall not be applicable to any dirt bike being operated upon any road or
highway provided that, (1) said dirt bike is properly and validly registered with the
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and (il) is being operated in compliance
with all applicable motor vehicle laws of the state, .
Penalties,
Any person who operates an all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, min] motorcycle, or dirt
bike in violation of subsection 10.10,030(1) and/or 10,10,030(2) above, or is the
owner of an all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini motorcycle, or dirt bike who
knowingly permits its operation in violation of subsection 10.10.030(1) and/or
10,10.030(2) above, shall be fined one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a first
violation, shall be fined one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) fora
second violation, and shall be fined two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for a third
or subsequent violation.
Any person aged sixteen (16) or older who rides as a passenger on an all-terrain
vehicle, mini bike, mini motorcycle, or dirt bike in violation of subsection
10,10.030(2) above, or is the owner of an all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini
motorcycle, or dirt bike who knowingly permits a passenger to rlde on his/her all-
terrain vehicle, mini bike, mint motorcycle, or dirt bike in violation of subsection
10.10.030(1), shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars ($250,00).
Any police officer that observes any person in violation of this section may detain
such person for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this section. Any all-terrain
vehicle, mini bike, mini motorcycle, or dirt bike used in violation of this section
shall be seized by any police officer and shall be forfeited to the Town, subject to
any bona fide lien, lease or security interest in the all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini
motorcycle, or dirt bike, including, but not limited to, a lien under General Statute
§ 14-66c.
Any all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini motorcycle, or dirt bike ordered forfeited
pursuant to this section shall be either (i) sold at public auction conducted by the
Town, with the proceeds of such sale being paid to the treasurer of the Town who
shall deposit such proceeds into the general fund of the municipality, or (ii) be
destroyed by the Town. See Connecticut General Statute § 54-339,

10.10,050 Sign Posting Required for All-Terrain Dealers,
Each all-terrain vehicle dealer in Waterford offering for safe, lease or rental any all-terrain vehicle,
mini bike, mini motorcycle, or dirt bike shall post this section in a prominent location at said all-
terrain vehicle dealer's place of business. Any all-terrain vehicle dealer who violates any provision:
of this section shall be fined one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00).
10.10.060 Sale of Gasoline for Illegal Purposes.
(1) No retail dealer of gasoline shall sell, offer for sale, or attempt to sell, any article or
product represented as gasoline for use in an all-terrain vehicle, mini bike, mini
motorcycle, or dirt bike as defined in this Ordinance, unless that vehicle is conveyed
to and from the retailer's premises by a registered motor vehicle, as defined in
General Statute § 14-1, as may be amended, and no individual shall purchase or
attempt to purchase gasoline for this purpose.
(2) Signs with the words "FUELING OF UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES
PROHIBITED" in English and "PROHIBIDO DESPACHAR GASOLINA A
VEHICULOS NO AUTORIZADOS" in Spanish at least one (1) inch in height with
a contrasting margin shall be posted at alf dispensing locations, The location of
warning signs shall be based on local conditions but shall be visible and legible from
all gas pumps, subject to zoning sign permits,
(3) Anindividual or retail dealer of gasoline who violates any provision of subsections
(1) and/or (2) of this section shall be fined two hundred dollars ($200.00) per each
day the violation occurs,
10.10.070 Appeal.
An appeals hearing process shall be made available to the owner or lien holder prior to forfeiture
of a motorized recreational vehicle as provided in Ordinance 10.09.070, entitled Hearing
Procedures.
Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after final action by the RTM.

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WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
Mave Balestracel .
Police Chief inbalesteaccl@waterfordct.org
To: Paul Goldstein- Moderator of the RTM
Ce: David Cainpo-Town Clerk
From: Mare Balestracct, Chief of Police
Date: July 16, 2025
Re: Town Ordinance consideration
Moderator Goldstein,
In the State of Connecticut, Including New London County, pofice departments have been challenged by the Hlegal ;
operation of dirt bikes and ATVs on public roads, Oftefitimes, largé groujis of Individuals coordinate efforts to
illegally use public roadways with these vehicles, which creates extremely dangerous and corifusing situations, {
requésted a town ordinance In August of 2023 to address this concern and belleve it may be before the RTM In
August of 2025,
As the laws in Connecticut have recently authorized similar actlons regarding street takeavers (Public Act 25-80),
using vehicles rather than dirt bikes and ATVs, | am again requesting the RTM consider a Town of Waterford
Ordinance in regards to street takeovers which will allow our police department to better enforce these Illegal
activities but also deter them from occurring in our town.
As the State of Connecticut has also approved enforcement cameras for speed and traffic light violations, | am
respectfully requesting this too be referred to committee for consideration. There are many steps to this process,
to which a town ordinance is one of the first. Should an ordinance be created for Waterford, the Issue of
enforcement cameras would still need to go before the Board of Pollce Commissioners as they are the Local
Traffic Authority, the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance, for approvals, before seeking approvals from
the State of Connecticut.
| have no. plans to request these cameras in Waterford at this time, however, there may come a thme in which the
Town of Waterford may seek these tools to Improve traffic safety In particular areas, to which that long process
could begin with an ordinance already In place. Knowing that the previous ordinance request has taken two years
to achleve a publi¢ hearlng, | feel as though this should be reviewed at this time.
At the last Board of Police Commissioners regularly scheduled monthly meeting on July 14, 2025, the issue of
enforcement cameras was discussed, It should be clear that the board supported the request for an ordinance,
but did not endorse cameras to be installed at any location In Waterford during that meeting,
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Be it enacted abit Senai
Assembly convened:
Section 1. Section 14-390 of the general statutes is repealed and the
following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1,:2025):
(a) Any municipality may, by ordinance, regulate the operation and
use, including hours and: zones of use, of snowinobiles ‘and all-terrain
vehicles in a manner not inconsistent with the provisions of this section
and ‘sections 14-379 to 14-389, inclusive, or any ‘regulations adopted
pursuant thereto, and may (1) prescribe a penalty for violation of such
ordinance in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for a first
violation, in an amount not to exceed one thousand fivehundred dollars
for a second’ violation, and i in an amount not to‘exceed | two thouisaind
sequent violation,’ ‘and: oO)
seizure aid for iture to the inunicipality of Such all- ter
a violation of such ‘ordinance, subject to any bona fide ‘li ny lease or
security interest in the all-terrain vehicle, including, but hot limited to,
alien under section 14-66c.
(b) No all-terrain vehicle shall be forfeited under an ordinance
adopted pursuant to this section to the extent of the interest of an owner
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or lienholder by reason of any act or omission committed. by another
person if such owner or lienholder did not know and could not have
reasonably known that such all-terrain vehicle was being used or was
intended to be used in violation of a municipal ordinance, and_such
owner or lienholder collects such all-terrain vehicle not later than ninety
days after the date, whichever is later, that the municipality (1) posts
notice on the municipality's Internet web site indicating that such all-
terrain vehicle shall be forfeited if not collected within such ninety-day
period, and (2) mails such notice to such owner or lienholder,
(c) Any all-terrain vehicle ordered forfeited pursuant to such an
ordinance shall be sold at public auction conducted by the municipality
or destroyed by the municipality, The proceeds of such sale shail be paid
to the treasurer of the municipality, who shall deposit such proceeds
into the general fund of the municipality.
Sec, 2. Section 14-390m of the general statutes is repealed and the
following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2025):
(a) Any municipality that adopts an ordinance pursuant to section 7-
148 to regulate the operation and use on public property, including
hours of use, of dirt bikes or mini-motorcycles may (1) prescribe a
penalty for violation of such ordinance [(1)] in an amount not to exceed
one thousand dollars for a first violation, in an amount not to exceed
one thousand five hundred dollars for a second violation and in an
amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for a third or subsequent
violation, and (2) [in the case of a municipality with a population of
twenty thousand or more, to] provide for the seizure and forfeiture to
the municipality of such dirt bike or mini-motorcycle for violation of
such ordinance, subject to any bona fide lien, lease or security interest
in the dirt bike or mini-motorcycle, including, but not limited to, a lien
under section 14-66c.
(b) No dirt bike or mini-motorcycle shall be forfeited under an
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ordinance adopted pursuant to this section to the extent of the interest
of an owner or lienholder by reason of any act or omission committed
by another person if such owner or lienholder did not know and could
not have reasonably known that such dirt bike or mini-motorcycle was
being used or was intended to be used. in violation of a municipal
ordinance, and such owner or lienholder collects such dirt bike or mini-
motorcyele not later than ninety days after the date, whichever is later,
that the municipality (1) posts notice on the municipality's Internet web
site indicating that such dirt bike or mini-motorcycle shall be forfeited if
not collected within such ninety-day period, and (2_mails such notice
to such owner-or lienholder. : : :
(c) Any dirt bike or ‘mini-motorcycie ordered forfeited pursuant to
such an ordinance shall be sold at:public atiction conducted by the
municipality or destroyed by the ‘municipality.“The proceeds of such
sale shall be paid to the treasurer of the municipality, who shall deposit
such proceeds into the general fund of the municipalit
(d) For the purposes of this ‘section and section 7-148, (1) "dirt bike"
means a two-wheeled motorized recreational vehicle designed to travel
over unimproved terrain and not designed for travel on'a highway;:as
defined in section 14-1.°"Dixt bike" does not include-‘an all-terrain
vehicle, as defined ‘in section 14-379, or a motor-driven cycle, as defined
in section 14-1, and (2) “mini-motorcycle"-has :the same © meaning as
provided in section 14- 285} ses ee a :
Sec. 3. (NEW) (Effective October L, 2028) (a) For. ppurposes. “of this
section, "street takeover! has the same.
14-224 of the general statutes, as amended, by.
(b) Any municipality ‘may, by ord
e, prohibit a person from
organizing, participating in or gathe an
actually obser ving a street takeover. Such ordinanc may (1) prescribe a
penalty for violation of such ordinance in an amount not to exceed one
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thousand dollars for a first violation, in an amount not to exceed one
thousand five hundred dollars for a second violation and in an amount
not to exceed two thousand dollars for a third or subsequent violation,
and (2) provide for the impoundment of any vehicle used in violation of
this section until any fine imposed pursuant to subdivision (1) of this
subsection is paid, any related charges, including, but not limited to,
towing fees, are paid and any overdue property taxes on such vehicle
imposed pursuant to chapter 203 of the general statutes are paid. The
ordinance may provide that the vehicle is deemed forfeited to the
municipality if, after six months following such impoundment, the
owner or lienholder of such impounded vehicle has failed to pay such
fines and related charges pursuant to this subsection.
Sec, 4. Subsection (b) of section 14-111 of the general statutes is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1, 2025):
(b) (2) Except as provided in subdivision (2) or (3) of this subsection,
whenever the holder of any motor vehicle operator's license has been
convicted or has forfeited any bond taken or has received a suspended
judgment or sentence for any of the following violations, the
commissioner shall, without hearing, suspend such person's operator's
license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state as follows:
For a first violation of subsection (a) or subdivision (1) of subsection (b)
of section 14-224 or section 14-110, 14-215 or 53a-119b, for a period of
not less than one year and, for a subsequent violation thereof, for a
period of not less than two years; for a violation of subsection (a) of
section 14-222, [or subsection (c) of section 14-224,] for a period of not
Jess than thirty days or more than ninety days and, for a subsequent
‘violation thereof, for a period of not less than ninety days; for a violation
of subdivision (2) or (3) of subsection (b) of section 14-224, for a period
of not less than ninety days and for a subsequent violation thereof, for a
period of not less than one year; for_a_ first or second violation of
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subsection (c) of section 14-224, for a period of forty-five days and for a
subsequent violation thereof, for a period of two years; for a first
violation of subsection (b), (d) or (e) of section 14-147, for a period of not
less than ninety days and, for a subsequent violation thereof, for a
period of not less than five years; for a first violation of subsection (c) of
section 14-147, for a period of not less than thirty days and, for a
subsequent violation thereof, for a period of not less than one year.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 14-111b and -exceptas
provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection; whenever the holder-of
any motor vehicle operator's license’or-youth instruction permit-who is
less than eighteen years of age or whenever a person who does not, choid.
an operator’ s license who i is 3 Jess than. eighteen ye ears of age, has been
commissioner shall suspend such person's operator's license or
privilege t o obtain an operator's license.as follows; For a.first violation
of subsection (b) of section 14-219, ‘fora “per stiod of sixty days and, for a
second violation thereof, for a period of ninety days and, for a third or
subsequent violation thereof,;:for ‘a period “of -six ‘months; ‘for ‘a first
violation of subsection (a) of section 14-222, for a’ period of six months
and, for a subsequent violation thereof, for a period of one year; for a
violation of subsection (c) of section 14-224, for-a ‘period of six:months
and, for a subsequent violation thereof, for a peri
first violation of section 14-296:
d of « one year; for a
ninety days and, for a ‘third or
months, |...
second violation thereof, for a p:
subsequent violation thereof, for.a period of s
(3) The commissioner shall suspend the motor vehicle operator's
license of any youth adjudged a youthful offender for a violation of
section 14-215 or 14-222, subsection (b) of section 14-223 or subdivision
(2) or (3) of subsection (b) or subsection (c) of section 14-224 for six
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months for a first offense and one year for a second or subsequent _
offense.
(4) Whenever any person who has not been issued a motor vehicle
operator's license under section 14-36 is convicted of a second or
subsequent violation of subsection (a) of section 14-36: (A) The
commissioner shall suspend such person's privilege to operate a motor
vehicle, (B) such suspension shall remain in effect for a period of ninety
days, and (C) the commissioner shall not issue an operator's license to
such person under section 14-36 until such period of suspension has
expired and all applicable requirements for such license have been
satisfied by such person.
Sec. 5, Subsection (g) of section 14-224 of the general statutes is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1, 2025):
(g) (1) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (2) of
subsection (b) of this section shall be guilty of a class D felony.
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (3) of
subsection (b) of this section or subdivision (1) of subsection (c) of this
section shall be guilty of a (A) class A misdemeanor for a first offense,
and (B) class D felony for any subsequent offense, for which the court
shall impose a fine of at least two thousand dollars.
(3) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (2) of
subsection (c) of this section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Sec. 6. Subsection (b) of section 51-164n of the general statutes is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October
1, 2025):
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, any person
who is alleged to have committed (1) a violation under the provisions of
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section 1-9, 1-10, 1-11, 2-71h, 4b-13, 7-13, 7-14, 7-35 or 7-41, subsection (c)
of section 7-66, section 7-83, 7-147h, 7-148, 7-283, 7-325, 7-393, 8-12, 8-25,
8-27, 9-63, 9-322, 9-350, 10-185, 10-193, 10-197, 10-198, 10-230, 10-251, 10-
254, 10a-35, 12-52, 12-54, 12-129b or 12-170aa, subdivision (3) of
subsection (e) of section 12-286, section 12-286a, 12-292, 12-314b or 12-
326g, subdivision (4) of section 12-408, subdivision (3), (6) or (6) of
section 12-411, section 12-435c, 12-476a, 12-476b, 12-476c, 12-487, 13a-
26b, 13a-71, 13a-107, 13a-113, 13a~-114, 13a-115, ‘13a-117b, 13a-123,13a-
124, 13a-139, 13a-140, 13a-143b, 13a-253, 13a-263 or 13b-39f, subsection
(f) of section 13b-42, section 13b-90 or.13b-100, subsection (a) of section
13b-108, section 13b-221 or 13b 292, ‘subsection (a) or-(b) of section ASb-
324, section 13b-336, 13b-337, 363338, 13b-410: 3b-410b. or: 13b #10c,
subsection (a),"(b) Jor:(c) :of ect !
subdivision (2) of subsection (a) “of | ‘section 14-12, :subsection (A) sof
section 14-12, subsection (f) of Section 14-12a, subsection (a)’of section
14-15a, section 14-16c, 14-20a or 14-27a, subsection (f) of section 14-34a,
subsection (d) of section 14-35, section 14-43, 14-44); 14-49, 14-50a, 14-58
or 14-62a, subsection (b):of section 14-66, section 14-66a or 14-67a,
subsection (g) of section 14-80, subsection (8 Or-(i) of section ' “44-80,
section 14-97a or 14-98, subsection (a), (b) or (d) of section 14-100a,
section 14-100b, 14-103a, 14-106a, 14-106c, 14-145a, 14-146, 14-152; -14-
153, 14-161 or 14-163b, subsection (A) of section 14-164i; section 14-213b
or 14-219, subdivision (1) of section 14-223a, subsection (d) of section 14-
224, section 14-240, 14-250, 14-253a,14-261a,'14-262;°14:264, 14-266, 14-
267a, 14-269, 14-270, 14-272b, 14-274, 14-275 of 14-275a, subsectioii (0) of
section 14-275c, ‘section 14-276, subsection (a) or:(b) of section 1 277,
section 14-278, 14-279 ‘or:14-280, subsection: (b);(e) or (h) of:section 44-
283, section 14-283d,14- 283e, 14-283f, ‘[4-283¢, 14 291, 14-293b, 14-296aa,
14-298a, 14-300, 14-300d, 14-300f, 14-319, 14-320, 14-321, 14-325a, 14-326,
14-330 or 14-332a, subdivision (1), (2) or (3) of section 14-386a, section
15-15e, 15-25 or 15-33, subdivision (1) of section 15-97, subsection (a) of
section 15-115, section 16-15, 16-16, 16-44, 16-256e, 16-278 or 16a-15,
subsection (a) of section 16a-21, section 16a-22, subsection (a) or (b) of
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section 16a-22h, section 16a-106, 17a-24, 17a-145, 17a-149 or 17a-152,
subsection (b) of section 17a-227, section 17a-465, subsection (c) of
section 17a-488, section 17b-124, 17b-131, 17b-137, 19a-33, 19a-39 or 19a-
87, subsection (b) of section 19a-87a, section 19a-91, 19a-102a, 19a-102b,
19a-105, 19a-107, 19a-113, 19a-215, 19a-216a, 19a-219, 19a-222, 19a-224,
19a-286, 19a-287, 194-297, 19a-301, 19a-309, 19a-335, 19a-336, 19a-338,
19a-339, 19a-340, 19a-425, 19a-442, 19a-502, 19a-565, 20-7a, 20-14, 20-
153a, 20-158, 20-231, 20-233, 20-249, 20-257, 20-265, 20-324e, 20-329¢ or
20-329¢, subsection (b) of section 20-334, section 20-3411, 20-366, 20-482,
20-597, 20-608, 20-610, 20-623, 21-1, 21-38, 21-39, 21-43, 21-47, 21-48 or
.21-63, subsection (d) of section 21-71, section 21-76a or 21-100,
subsection (c) of section 21a-2, subdivision (1) of section 21a-19, section
21a-20 or 21a-21, subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of section 21a-25,
section 21a-26, subsection (a) of section 21a-37, section 21a-46, 21a-61,
21a-63, 21a-70b or 21a-77, subsection (b) or (c) of section 21a-79, section
21a-85 or 21a-154, subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 21a~159,
section 21a-278b, subsection (c), (a) or (e) of section 21a-279a, section
21a-415a, 21a-421eee, 21a-421 fff or 21a-421 hhh, subsection (a) of section
21a-430, section 22-12b, 22-13, 22-14, 22-15, 22-16, 22-26g, 22-30, 22-34,
22-35, 22-36, 22-38, 22-39, 22-39f, 22-49, 22-54, 22-61) or 22-61/,
subdivision (1) of subsection (n) of section 22-611, subsection (f) of
section 22-61m, subdivision (1) of subsection (f) of section 22-61m,
section 22-84, 22-89, 22-90, 22-96, 22-98, 22-99, 22-100 or 22-1110,
subsection (d) of section 22-118], section 22-167, subsection (c) of section
22-277, section 22-278, 22-279, 22-280a, 22-318a, 22-320h, 22-324a or 22-
326, subsection (b), subdivision (1) or (2) of subsection (e) or subsection
(g) of section 22-344, subsection (a) or (b) of section 22-344b, subsection
(d) of-section 22-344d, section 22-344f, 22-350a, 22-354, 22-359, 22-366,
22-391, 22-413, 22-414, 22-415, 22-415c, 22a-66a or 22a-246, subsection (a)
of section 22a-250, section 22a-256g, subsection (e) of section 22a-256h,
section 22a-363 or 22a-381d, subsections (c) and (d) of section 22a-381e,
section 22a-449, 22a-450, 22a-461, 23-4b, 23-38, 23-45, 23-46 or 23-61b,
subsection (a) or subdivision (1) of subsection (c) of section 23-65, section
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25-37 or 25-40, subsection (a) of section 25-43, section 25-43d, 25-135, 26-
18, 26-19, 26-21, 26-31, 26-40, 26-40a, 26-42, 26-43, 26-49, 26-54, 26-55, 26-
56, 26-58 or 26-59, subdivision (1) of subsection (d) of section 26-61,
section 26-64, subdivision (1) of section 26-76, section 26-79, 26-87, 26-89,
26-91, 26-94, 26-97, 26-98, 26-104, 26-105, 26-107, 26-114a, 26-117,
subsection (b) of section 26-127, 26-128, 26-128a, 26-131, 26-132, 26-138,
26-139 or 26-141, subdivision (1) of section 26-186, section 26-207; 26-215,
26-217 or 26-224a, subdivision (1),of-section 26-226, section 26-227,:26-
230, 26-231, 26-232, 26-244, 26 -257 a, 26-260, 26-276, 26-280, :26-284,26-
285, 26-286, 26-287, 26-288, 26- 290, 26: 291a, 26-292, 26; 294, 27-107, 28-13,
31-47 or 31-48, subsection (b) of section 31-48b, 26section 31-51, 31-8 1.
52, 31-52a, 31-53 or 31-54, subsection (a) or (c) of section 31-69, section
31-70, 31-74, 31-75, 31-76, 31-76a, 31-89b or 31-134, subsection (i) of
section 31-273, section 31-288, 31-348, 33-624, 33-1017, 34-13d or 34-412,
subdivision (1) of section 35-20, subsection (a) -of -section .36a-57,
subsection (b) of section 36a-665, section 36a-699, 36a-739; 36a-787;38a-
2 or 38a-140, subsection (a) or (b) of section 38a-278, section 38a-479qq,
38a-479r1, 38a-506, 38a-548, 38a-626, 38a-680, 38a-713, 38a-733, 38a-764,
38a-786, 38a-828, 38a-829, 38a-885, 42-133hh, 42-230, 42-470 or 42-480,
subsection (a) or (c) of section 43-16q, section 45a-283, 45a-450, 45a-634
or 45a-658, subdivision (13) or (14) of section 46a-54, section 46a-59, 46a-
81b, 46b-22, 46b-24, 46b-34, 46b-38d, 47-34a, 47-47 or 47-53, subsection
(i) of section 47a-21, subdivision (1) of subsection (k) of section 47a-21,
section 49-2a, 49-8a, 49-16, 52-143 or 52-289, subsection (j) of section 52-
362, section 53-133, 53-199, 53-212a, 53-249a, 53-252, 53-264, 53-280, 53-
290a, 53-302a, 53-303e, 53-31 1a, 53-314, 53-321, 53-322, 53-323 or 53-331,
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subsection (b) of section 53-343a, section 53-344, subsection (b) or (c) of
section 53-344b, subsection (b) of section 53-345a, section 53-377, 53-422
or 53-450 or subsection (i) of section 54-36a, or (2) a violation under the
provisions of chapter 268, or (3) a violation of any regulation adopted in
accordance with the provisions of section 12-484, 12-487 or 13b-410, or
(4) a violation of any ordinance, regulation or bylaw of any town, city or
borough, except violations of building codes, [and] the health code or
an ordinance described in subdivision (5) of this subsection, for which
the penalty exceeds ninety dollars but does not exceed two hundred
fifty dollars, unless such town, city or borough has established a
payment and hearing procedure for such violation pursuant to section
7-152c, or (5) a violation of any ordinance adopted by a town, city or
borough pursuant to section 14-390, as amended by this act, section 14-
390m, as amended by this act, or section 3 of this act for which the
penalty does not exceed two thousand dollars, unless such town, city or
borough has established_a payment and hearing procedure for such
violation pursuant to section 7-152c, shall follow the procedures set
forth in this section.
Governor's Action:
Approved June 23, 2025
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FIFTERN ROPE BERRY ROAD
WATERBORD, CT 06385-2886
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MINUTES
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
Regular Meeting
June 3, 2024
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RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein called the June 3, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Representative Town
Meeting to arder at 7:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kyrah Augmon-Bossa, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracclale, Mark Campo, Erica Casper, Mary
Childs, Timothy Condon, Thomas J. Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Hloravanti, Nicholas Gauthler, Paul
Goldstein, Kristen Gonzalez, Ryan Healy, Matthew Keatley, Lindsay Khan, Kate MacKenzie, Shawn
Monahan, Kayla Mullen, Kathleen Mullen Kohl, Theodore Olynciw, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, David
Sugrue
ABSENT: Christina Jessuck, Harry Colonils, Ursula Moreshead
EX-OFFICIO. MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert J Brule; Selectman Richard Muckle
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Board of Education Chair Pat. Fedor, Board of Finance Chair Glenn
Patterson, Selectman Greg Attanasio ce
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L, Campo; Town Attorney Nicholas Kepple; Director of Finance Kim
Allen. :
AGENDA ITEM C- May 6, 2024 Minutes
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to accept the May 6, 2024 Minutes as presented
with the folldwing corrections: Childs voted against'the RTM Budget on page 4. Moteshead was
incorrectly spelled on page 2.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CORRESPONDENCE
The fallowing items were recelved: A letter from resident Narciss Greene in regard to flelds and
playground that do not draln properly at Great Neck School; a letter from resident Thomas Kennedy
asking to be considered for the hext Senior Citizens Commission Vacancy; update from Public Works
Director Gary Schneider in regard.to road work in town; Appointee report-to the Oswegatchle Fire
Station Building Committee from Ted Olyncly; letter of resignation from the Oswegatchie Fire Station
Building Committee from Beth Sabilia. Copies of correspondance can be obtained from the office of the
Town Clerk, :
it was noted by Attorney Kepple that a full report should be requested of the Oswegatchie Fire Station
Building Committee for the August meeting of the RTM.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Waterford Resident Narciss Greene, 29 Trumbull Rd, spoke in regard to the drainage Issue with the field
at Great Neck School and cited the need that the issue be placed with the School Bullding Committee.
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CALL ITEM 1 ~ Clark Lane Middle School Chiller Replacement
PRESENTATION: Superintendent of Schools Thomas Glard, BOE Director of Finance Joseph Mancint
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for a supplemental appropriation for the Board of Education in the amount of $149,340 from
the Unassigned General Fund Balance for the Clark Lane Middle School Chiffer Replacement.
MOTION by Olynciw, seconded by Driscoll to reduce the contingency by $42,023 for a new total of
$107,317,
Discussion ensued.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
ORIGINAL MOTION PASSED: 22-1-0 (Campo opposed)
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Bracclale, to walve the fifteen day walting period and consider the
previous motion as emergency legislation,
MOTION PASSED: 24-2-0 (Campo and Childs opposed)
CALL ITEM 2 ~ Seasonal Wage Schedule
PRESENTATION; Director of Human Resources Christine Walters
Motion by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Sugrue, to approve the Seasonal/Occasional Wage Schedule
effective July 1, 2024 as presented, (See Attached)
MOTION PASSED: 22-0-1 (Gauthier abstained due to his employment through Sentor Services)
CALL ITEM 3 - Town Hall Bathroom Project
PRESENTATION: Director of Public Works Gary Schneider
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Bono, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an additional appropriation of $55,000 from the Undesignated Capital and Non-Recurring
Designated Fund #205-31520 to fine item #20511-57879 to cover Change Orders 1 through 3 and the
anticipated additional work on the female stack of toilets at the Town Hall.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 4: Clerical/Technical Appropriation
PRESENTATION; Waterford Library Director Christine Johnson
Motion by Childs, seconded by Sugrue, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for an
additional appropriation of $32,439 fram the Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund to line
item 10136-51220 (Clerical/Technical). ‘
MOTION PASSED; Unanimous
CALL ITEM 5: Long Range Fiscal Planning Appointment
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon, to consider an appointment to the Long Range Fiscal
Planning Committee due to the resignation of Kevin Girard.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
NOMINATION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to appoint Mark Campo to the Long Range
Fiscal Planning Committee,
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CAMPO appointed
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it Was the belief of some members that
searching the Issue in the next fiscal year,
Discussion ensued in regard to the resignation of Be ila from the Oswegatchle Fire Station Building
committee.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Condon, te nominate Robert Swansen to the Oswegatchie Fire Station
MOTION N by Condon, seconded by Driscoll, to refer to the Public Protection and Safety Committee
review of ordinance 2,36 and HB-5279 for legal review and recomme ndat lon of assigned duties to the
Director of Fire Services, :
First selectman Robert Brule reminded the body that Millstone Drill would be taking place the next
day.
RTM Member Driscoll reminded the body that we neéd to address an upcoming vacancy to the School
Building Committee In August.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Condan, to adjourn at 8:21 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
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David campo, Zope
Waterford Town Clerk
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FIFTEEN ROPE PERRY ROAD
PHONE: 860-442-0553
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
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Public Protection and Safety Meeting Minutes August 29th 2024
1.) Called Meeting to order at 1830
3.) Roll Call- Present- Gauthier, Condon, Dembek, Mullen Koh
Absent- Monahan,
Others Present: RTM Member Driscoll, Fire Marshal Dubicki, Town Attorney Avena
4.) Public Comment- None i BO
yo eh
§.)To consider and act upon the August 14th 2024 meeting minutes a as
Motion to accept by Gauthier, second by Dembek ae cd
Motion passed 4-0 3 2 3a
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8.) Consider and possible action on items referred to committee: & of
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A.) Open Burn Ordinance, RTC 12/04/23 £ 8
Fire Marshal Dubicki present explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance in that this would
give him the ability to cite individuais whom do not comply with extinguishment orders on open
burning. Fire Marshal explained that he currently has the authority to enforce regulations and
this ordinance does not grant any other power except that to cite those in violation. Commiltee
held a discussion on the open burn process currently in place in town. Town attorney will take
the Marshals and committee comments and produce a document for the committee to review.
B.) ATV and Dirt Bike Ordinance Consideration, RTC 10/02/23
Committee reviewed the request from the Police Department with the Town
Aitorney. Committee expressed needed changes to the various ordinances presented last time
by the Chief of Police. The committee reviewed a few ordinances with the attorney and
expressed that the Town of Guilford offers the best template to butid off of. Town attorney will
review Guilford ordinance along with committee comments and produce a document for review,
C.) Review of ordinance 2.36 and HB-5279 for legal review and recommendation of assigned
duties to the Director of Fire Services, RTC 06/03/24 .
Town Attorney Avena presented two possible ordinances to address the fire service issue for
the line of duty death determination. The Attorney gave a brief explanation on both arid
emphasized the need to act quickly as the Town must address this issue before October first of
this year. The committee reviewed both documents and asked questions of bath, After some
consideration a general consensus to utilize the ordinance which creates a committee was
chosen as the belter option. Multiple modifications were proposed. The Attorney also reviewed
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the language the committee had created last meeting to address future issues in alignment with
the charge.
Motion by Gauthier, Second by Dembek: To move the proposed amendment to the Waterford
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.116.110- Line of Duty Determination Committee to a public
hearing for September 41th at 6:30 PM.
Motion Passed 4-0
7.) Adjournment- Motion by Gauthier, Second by Mutlen-Kohl, meeting adjourned at 1945
Respecifully submitted,
Timothy Condon

CP
2.36.030 - Structure; authority.
The Waterford Fire Department shall be staffed through volunteers and/or paid individuals, who shalt
operate out of town facilities and/or publicly or privately owned entities with which the town has contracted.
Such privately owned entities may include, but are not limited to Waterford Fire Engine Co: No. 1, Inc.,
Quaker Hil] Fire Company, Incorporated, Goshen Fire Department, Incorporated, Oswegatchie Fire
Company, Cohanzie Fire Company No, 5 and Waterford Ambulance Association.
A. The board of selectmen shall appoint a director of fire services,
B, The director of fire services is responsible to the first selectman and is charged with managing
the Waterford Fire Department and directing the coordination of all fire, rescue, emergency
medical services and on-scene fire ground operations. The director of fire services may divide
the town Into multiple geographical districts for purposes of providing coverage, and may
redistrict from time to time.
(Amend, of 10-7-19(2))
2,36.040 - Waterford Fire Department Personnel.
Any individual, volunteer or paid, wishing to serve in the Waterford Fire Department, Must meet and
maintain the qualifications for said volunteer or paid position as set forth by the director of fire services and
director of human resources. Such volunteer or paid individuals are personnel of the Waterford Fire
Department.
All personnel are responsible for operating in conformance with unified policies, rules and procedures
established by the director of fire services. The director of fire services and/or his/her designee are
responsible for ensuring that such policies, rules and procedures are followed.
(Amend. of 10-7-19(2))
2.36.050 - Powers and duties of the director of fire services.
A. The director of fire services shall establish standard policies, rules and procedures for providing
fire-fighting, rescue and other emergency and safety services throughout the town as from time
to time shall be deemed appropriate. Such policies, rules and procedures shall be consistent with
policies and direction from the first selectman and shall consider, and comply with as necessary,
applicable state and federal law; applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
and/or other health and safety standards; and applicable provisions of the Town Charter,
personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.

The director of fire services shall coordinate the training program of the Waterford Fire Department; take
appropriate steps to improve efficiency, recruitment and community awareness; develop specifications for
needed equipment and determine purchase requirements; evaluate risk management issues; develop
annual budget recommendations; and develop strategic and tactical plans for future equipment and
facilities. ,
C. The director of fire services shall plan new programs and take necessary steps to have such
programs implemented and represent the Waterford Fire Department before the board of
selectmen, board of finance, representative town meeting, other town agencies, other state and
local agencies and the general public. The director of fire services shall analyze the needs of the
Waterford Fire Department and coordinate programs to meet those needs.
D. The director of fire services shali make recommendations to the first selectman regarding the
direction, discipline, suspension and relief from active duty of any paid individual or volunteer in
the Waterford Fire Department, subject to the provisions of town ordinances, personnel policies
and applicable collective bargaining contracts.
E. The director of fire services shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, a current roster of all
Waterford Fire Department personne! and their qualifications.
(Amend. of 10-7-19(2)}

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