Utility Commission - Minutes - 03/11/2020

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: March 11, 2020
PLACE: Waterford Municipal Complex; 1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING: Chairman Peter Green
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Negri, Rodney Pinkham, Raymond Valentini and Ken Kirkman
ALSO PRESENT: _ Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer and Attorney Nick Kepple
Chairman Green called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM and thanked Ken Kirkman for chairing the
meeting last month.
CITIZEN SESSION
None
SECRETARY'S REPORT
MOTION Made by Mr. Pinkham to approve the Minutes of the February 18, 2020
meeting, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE The motion passed
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the February Adjustments. -The adjustment report will be kept in
the office for review.
EXPENDITURES
Chairman Green asked for more information on some of the bigger purchases on the bill list.
MOTION made by Mr. Negri to approve March 2020 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.

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Attorney Kepple explained that the legal collection efforts bill was not ready again this month
for meeting because we had an earlier meeting.
MOTION made by Mr. Pinkham for the Chairman to pay the bill when it comes but not to
exceed $10,000.00, seconded by Mr. Kirkman.
VOTE The motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS — REPORTS & UPDATES
© FINANCIALS — WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
The financial were reviewed.
e MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB = STATUS UPDATE
Mr. Kirkman reported that as of this morning, they were painting walls and putting up the
ceiling grids. Third week of April is the moving date.
e COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple gave a report that collections are going well.
e TRI TOWN AGREEMENT
Mr. Soto gave a review of the meeting that happened last week with New London and East
Lyme. He went over some of the areas that the agreement will need some revision and areas
that can be deleted because they are not relevant anymore. The next meeting to take place
will be on March 19".
e FLOOD INSURANCE ON PUMP STATIONS
Mr. Soto explained that once the new Finance Director is settled, he will meet with her. He
will ask if we can just insure the electronics and not the building. Also, can have it priced out
again.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
e Well Meters and Secondary meters-Missed Readings Reporting Policy
There was discussion on how to handle residents who do not turn in a reading card for
secondary meters. The current policy was reviewed. Mr. Soto will prepare drafts for
commission to review and discuss at next meeting.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was e-mailed to the commission members and reviewed.
CORRESPONDENCE
e Letter received from 85 Boston Post Rd-discussed
e Letter received from 184 Oswegatchie Rd-discussed.
PLANS REVIEW
No plans to review.
PERSONNEL
e There are two interviews scheduled for the Electrician position.
e The department has a worker still out on Worker’s Comp and another out on FMLA.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
MOTION made by Mr. Pinkham to adjourn. Mr. Kirkman seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary
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