Public Health, Recreation & Environment Standing Committee of the RTM Special Meeting - Cancelled (PDF)

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PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, September 17, 2020/6:00 P.M. - Waterford Town Hall
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Public Comment
5. To consider and act upon the June 10, 2019 Meeting Minutes.
6. Consideration and possible action on item referred to committee:
A. Proposed changes to the Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.08 Concerning the
possession and drinking of alcohol beverages in town parks and recreation areas. (RTC 08-
03-2020)
7. Adjournment

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Public Health, Recreation & Environment Standing Committee of the RTM
Special Meeting
June 10, 2019
The June 10, 2019, Special Meeting of the Public Health, Recreation & Environment Standing Committee
of the RTM was called to order by Chalrperson Michael Rocchetti at 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Michael Rocchetti, Paul Goldstein, April Cairns, Mark Olynciw, Baird Welch-Collins Ivy Plis,
Jennifer Muilen.
ALSO PRESENT: RTM Member Susan Driscoll.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RTM Member Susan Driscoll noted the hard work of the committee and stated her appreciation.
AGENDA ITEM 5: Approval of Minutes.
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Olynciw, to accept the minutes from the May 13, 2019 meeting
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
AGENDA ITEM 6 : Presentation from American Progressive Bag Alliance.
Chairman Rocchetti informed the committee that the presentation was cancelled by the alliance due to
the fact that The State of Connecticut had passed legislation that is expected to be signed into law by
the governor taxing single use plastic bags by retailers until lune 30, 2021. The law will then ban single
use plastic bags meeting particular specifications on July 1, 2021.
Committee members discussed the new legislature and its impact on its charge of “single use plastic
bags” and how It may affect the committee’s recommendation.
MOTION by Goldstein, seconded by Welch-Collins, to recommend to the RTM that the item “single use
plastic bags (RTC 04-02-18)” be taken out of committee with no action due to the fact that The State of
Connecticut passed legislation addressing this Issue Immediately and ultimately banning “single use
plastic bags” July 1, 2021 on a statewide scope.
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Cairns, to adjourn at 7:10 P.M,
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Rocchetti
Chairman

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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Thomas Dembek, Moderator, Waterford Representative Town Meeting
FROM: Abby Y. Piersall, AICP, Director of Planning and Development
DATE: July 21, 2020.
TITLE: Proposed Changes to the Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.08 Concerning the
possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages in town parks and recreation areas.
This request is to consider the potential fo allow the possession o¥ drinking of alcoholic beverages at
recreational facilities during special events approved by the Board of Selectmen. Alcohol is currently
prohibited at Town facilities, This change would enable events such as concerts, fundraisers, or festivals
to inchide the sale and consumption of beer or wine. The change would.not enable possession of alcohol
at school properties or on beaches. .
Changing this Ordinance is a key step in reducing restrictions on the range of events that can be held on
town properties. The addition of carefully planned service of wine or beer can help broaden participation
in Waterford events and draw new attractions to Town. Enabling sanctioned alcohol consumption in
public places supports ongoing efforts increase the frequency and diversity of dynamic and vibrant events
in Waterford. Events like dinners at the historic Jordan Green, summer concerts at the Waterford Beach
Patk, or craft beer and wine tasting at the Farmers Market could be permitted if the Ordinance is changed,
As proposed, the change would only allow beer and wine to be available as sanctioned on a case-by-case
basis by the Board of Selectmen,
Section 12.08.040 currently reads:
The possession or drinking of alcoholic beverages in any town park and recreational area,
including Waterford Beach, is prohibited.
Proposed language for 12.08.040 is:
The possession or drinking of alcoholic beverages in any town park and/or recreational
area is prohibited, except as provided below: . .
A. Possession and drinking of beer and wine may be permitted at locations and times
as approved by the Board of Selectmen. In no case will the possession and drinking
of beer and wine be allowed on the sand or dunes of any beach. ~ :