Representative Town Regular Agenda Meeting (PDF)

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
AGENDA 3
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING .
REGULAR MEETING a
Monday, December 5, 2022
7:00pm — Waterford Town Hall
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call . ; . oo,
To elect a moderator of the Representative Town Meeting to serve for a term of
one year. (Charter 3.1.12, C)
To consider and act upon the minutes of the October 3, 2022 Regular Meeting
and the November 14, 2022 Special Meeting.
Correspondence
Public Comment
. Committee reports and referrals
Appointee & Liaison updates
Transaction of Business on the Call;
4. Board of Education to give a presentation on its budget process and
timetable.
2. To consider and act upon a request from the Waterford Police
Commission to approve an agreement entitled “Shoreline Traffic Accident
Reconstruction Team”, and authorize the First Selectman to sign on the
Town's behalf.
3. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance to
appropriate previously designated funds in the amount of $35,000 on .
Capital and Non-Recurring Line #20530-57867, Niantic River Road —
Sidewalk Plan.
4. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance to
appropriate previously designated funds in the amount of $35,000 on -
Capital and Non-Recurring Line #20530-57868 Bridge Engineering Plan.
5. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance for
an additional appropriation in the amount of $32,350 from Capital and Non-
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Recurring Undesignated Fund Line #205-31520 to project Line #20511-
57874 Elevator Reconditioning Project.
6. To consider and act upon recommendations from the Board of Finance to
approve a transfer in the amount of $25,000 from Capital Improvement
Project Line #31121-55852 Town Hail Bathrooms and a request to
appropriate $212,090 from Capital and Non-Recurring Undesignated Fund
Balance Line #205-31520 to fund a new Capital and Non-Recurring project
line item for Town Hall Bathroom Refurbishment.
7. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance for
an appropriation in the amount of $1,762,736 from the General Fund
Unassigned Balance to a new Capital and Non-Recurring project line item
for Major/Minor Collector Road Paving (Niantic River Road, Oil Mill Road,
- Shore Road and New Shore Rd)
8. To consider and act upon a request from the Board of Assessment
Appeals (BAA), pursuant to Town Ordinance 2.08.100 C, to authorize two
additional members to the BAA for the revaluation year.
9. To consider and act upon two appointments to the Board of Assessment
Appeals. (Term 12/05/2022 — 12/03/2023)
10.To consider and act upon two appointments to the Personnel Review
Board. (Term 12/01/2022 — 11/30/2025)
11.To consider and act upon two RTM appointments to the Social Services
Grants Review Board. (Term 12/05/2022 — 12/04/2023)
12.To consider and act upon a vacancy on the Ad Hoc Energy Task Force.
13.To consider and act upon the proposed schedule of regular meetings for
the 2023 calendar year.
14.To consider and act upon a proposed Representative Town Meeting
budget for fiscal year 2023-24 in the amount of $18,903.
J. New Business
K. Adjournment

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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING “ oo
Regular Meeting
October.3, 2022 :
RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein called the October 3, 2022. Regular Meeting of the Representative Town
Meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL-CALL
PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale, Mary Childs, Timothy Condon, Thomas J,
Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Tim Fioravanti, Steven Garvin, Nicholas Gauthier, Paul Goldstein, Kristen
Gonzalez, Ryan: Healy, Richard Holmes, Jennifer Kohl, Cheryl Larder, Richard Muckle, Ted Olynciw, Dan
Radin, Michael Rocchetti, David Sugrué, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, David Welch.
ABSENT: Kevin Girard
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert J Brule.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT:. Chair of the Board of Finance Glenn Patterson; Selectwoman Jody
Nazarchyk; Chair of the Board of Education Pat Fedor; Selectman Elizabeth Sabilia.
ALSO-PRESENT: Town Clerk David L..Campo;-Town Attorney Nicholas. Kepple; Director of Finance Kim
Alten.
MODERATOR Goldstein asked fora moment of silence to recognize the passing of a jongstanding
member of the RTM, Rod Gaynor. 
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AGENDA ITEM €- August 1, 2022 Minutes,
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Childs, to approve the August 1, 2022 Minutes with the
following corrections: Add “Larder” after “committee: member” i CALL ITEM 1. Replace'Gary Schneider
with Kim Allen-as presenter in CALL ITEM 2. Larder noted that the minutes failed to note that the First
Selectnan was to give an update on the changes. implemented in the Senior Services and Youth and
Family Services at the next meeting.
MOTION PASSED: 20-0-3 (Radin, Rocchett! & Sugrue abstained)
CORRESPONDENCE
Moderator Goldstein noted that the following items were received: A petition in regard to CALL ITEM 5,
A letter from. Waterford Resident Car! Cascio, a Public Works Standing Committee Report, a resignation
letter from Energy Task Force Member Emily Polakowski, A resignation letter fram RTM Member Paul
Konstantakis, and.a letter from RTM member Tim Condon.
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RTM Minutes. 10/03/2022

PUBLIC COMMENT
Waterford Resident Kathleen Bresnahan, 10 Myrock Avenue, stated concerns in regard to the new
housing being built on Willetts Avenue Ext.
Waterford Resident Toni Chamberlin, 16 Myrock Avenue, stated concerns in regard to the new housing
being built on Willetts Avenue Ext.
RTM Member Larder spoke in regard to her concerns on how the body handles PUBLIC COMMENT and
noted that some other boards don’t offer public comment. Ms. Larder asked Town Attorney Keppte how
we can handle. Attorney Kepple replied that nobody is free to take a position on a topic such as this and
communicate its position to other appropriate town agencies or one of the standing committees of the
RTM.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Protection & Safety Committee Chair Timothy Condon noted that his Committee has met twice in
regard to “Review of Ordinance 2.36” and are moving along.
Public Health, Recreation & Environment Committee Chair Mike Bono said Committee his working on its
ordinance review and will be meeting soon again.
Public Works, Planning and Development Chair Mike Rocchetti noted that his Committee has submitted
a recommendation. Moderator Goldstein said that it would be addressed under NEW BUSINESS.
CALL ITEM 1 - Seconn Fabrication LLC Tax Exemotion
PRESENTATION: Seconn Fabrication LLC Atty. Jeffrey McNamara
MOTION by Bono, seconded by Steward-Gelinas, to approve a request from Seconn Fabrication LLC to
grant previously waived exemptions for manufacturing machinery and equipment under authority
provided by Connecticut General Statute 12-94e,
Discussion ensued.
MOTION PASSED: 22-0-1 (Condon abstained}
CALL ITEM 2 - Twin Haven Tax Abatement
PRESENTATION: Director of Finance Kim Allen ;
MOTION by Olynciw, seconded by Steward-Gelinas, to approve a request from Twin Haven, Inc. of 36
Mary St, Waterford, for a five (5) year extension of its November 2, 2011 Tax Abatement Agreement
commencing August 31, 2022 to August 31, 2027,
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 3: Cohanzie Fire House Tank Removal
PRESENTATION: Assistant Director of Public Works Daniel Matheson
MOTION by Condon, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for
an appropriation in the amount of $38,500 from the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund to the
CIP Project Remove UST Tank at Cohanzie Fire House, line item 33021-55867.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION PASSED: 22-1-0 (Larder opposed)
CALL ITEM 4 ~ Jordan Cove Bridge Replacement
PRESENTATION: Assistant Director of Public Works Daniel Matheson
MOTION by Bono, seconded by Rocchetti, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for
an appropriation in the amount of $11,776 from the undesignated fund balance line 205-31520 of the
Capital and Non-recurring Expenditure Fund to account 20530-57743 Jordan Cove Bridge Replacement.
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Discussion ensued.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 5: Repair of Pleasure Beach Sidewalk/Pathway
PRESENTATION: Recreation & Parks Director Brian Flaherty
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Sugrue, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an appropriation in the amount of $21,236 from the Undesignated Fund Balance fine 205-
31520 of the Capital and Non-Recurring Expenditure Fund to flind New Project (Account Number to be
assigned) Repair of Pleasure Beach Sidewaik/Pathway.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION PASSED: 20-3-0 (Fioravanti, Childs & Larder opposed)
CALL ITEM 6: The Waterford/East Lyme Wastewater and Conveyance Agreement
PRESENTATION: Town Attorney Nick Kepple & Utility Commission Member Raymond Valentini
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Sugrue, to approve an agreement, entitled “The
Waterford/East Lyme Wastewater Collection and Conveyance Agreement” and authorize the First
Selectman to sign on behalf of the Town of Waterford, pending favorable recommendation by the Board
of Selectman at a special meeting.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 7: Ethics Commission Regular Member Appointment
NOMINATION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon, of Chris Nailon (R), 5 Leary Dr., as a Regular
Member to the Ethics Commission to fulfill the term vacant due to the resignation of Laurie Kerp. (Term
02/07/2022 - 02/05/2024)
NOMINATION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, of Jerry Fischer (R}, 14 Westwood Dr., as a Regular
Member to the Ethics Commission to fulfill the term vacant due to the resignation of Laurie Kerp. (Term
02/07/2022 ~ 02/05/2024}
VOTING IN FAVOR OF NAILON: Bono, Bracciale, Condon, Dembek, Garvin, Goldstein, Healy, Holmes,
Muckle, Rocchetti, Steward-Gelinas, Sugrue, Welch.
VOTING AGAINST: Childs, Driscoll, Fioravanti, Gauthier, Gonzalez, Kohl, Larder, Radin.
ABSTAINED: Attanasio, Olynciw
NAILON appointed to the Ethics Commission (13-8-2}
CALL ITEM 8: Personnel Review Board Member Appointment
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, to amend the motion and add an effective Date of
11/01/2022 and make it a singular appointment.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
NOMINATION by Driscoil, seconded by Gauthier, of Kathleen Mullen-Kohl (D), 18 Oswegatchie Rd., to
fill the vacancy on the Personnel Review Board due to the resignation of Cathy Patterson (D), effective
11/01/2022. (Term 12/01/2020 ~ 11/30/2023)
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MULLEN-KOHL appointed to the Personnel Review Board.
CALL ITEM 9: Chapter 2.38 & 2.12 Ordinance Amendment
PRESENTATION: Legislation & Administration Committee Chair Richard Muckle
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve recommendation from the Legisiation &
Administration Standing Committee of the RTM to amend Chapter 2.38 — Information Technology
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Committee and Chapter 2.12 Finance Department of the Town of Waterford Code of Ordinances. (See
Attachment)
MOTION PASSED: 22-1-0 (Larder opposed)
CALL ITEM 10: Chapter 2.42 Ordinance Amendment
PRESENTATION: Legislation & Administration Committee Chair Richard Muckle
MOTION hy Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Legislation
& Administration Standing Committee of the RTM to amend Chapter 2.42 - Route 14. Greenway
Authority Commission of the Town of Waterford Code of Ordinances. (See Attachment)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 11: Executive Session
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to go into executive session to discuss strategy
and/or negotiations with respect to multiple collective bargaining units. This motion is made pursuant
to General Statutes 1-200 (6), without prejudice to the RTM’s right to discuss in a non-meeting pursuant
to 1-200 (2). In addition to the members of the RTM, the executive session will include First Selectman
Rob Brule, Director of Finance Kim Allen, HR Director Christine Walters and Labor Counsel Eileen Duggan
at 9:07 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Driscoll, to come out of executive session at 9:56 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
RTM Member Mike Bone left.
CALL ITEM 12: Waterford Public Safety Dispatcher Unit Agreement
MOTION by Gauthier, seconded by Condon, to approve the funds necessary to implement the Tentative
Agreement between the Town of Waterford and UPSEU, Waterford Public Safety Dispatcher Unit,
covering the period July 1, 2022 ~June 30, 2026.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS:
First Selectman Robert Brule gave a verbal update an the status of Youth & Family Services and Senior
Services in regard to the budgetary implications. A discussion ensued and it was decided that a more
detailed presentation would be given at a later meeting.
RTM Member Tim Condon discussed the subject of his letter in regard to a possible fire marshal’s fee
schedule. (See Attachment)
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Welch, to refer the subject of “implementing fees for The Town of
Waterford’s Fire Marshal's Office’.
MOTION PASSED: 21-1-0 (Larder opposed)
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Rocchetti, to accept the report by the Public Works, Planning and
Development Commission with no action taken. (See Attachment)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
NOMINATION by Oriscoll, seconded by Radin, to appoint Tennyson Benedict, 239 Great Neck Road, to
the Ad Hac Energy Task Force due to the resignation of Emily Polakowski.
Discussion ensued.
pg. 4
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VOTING IN FAVOR: Attanasio, Childs, Driscoll, Floravanti, Gauthier, Gonzalez, Kohl, Larder, Olynciw,
Radin.
VOTING AGAINST: Bracciale, Condon, Dembek, Garvin, Goldstein, Healy, Holmes, Muckle, Rocchetti,
Steward-Gelinas, Sugrue, Welch.
NOMINATION net approved (10-42-0)
RTM Member Sugrue enquired about the process for setting the time of meetings. The body was
notified by Clerk Campo that the meeting schedule will be on the agenda at the December Meeting.
RTM Member Larder commented on our PUBLIC COMMENT pracess and whether it can be improved.
Moderator Goldstein will ask Attorney Kepple what options we have.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Gauthier, to adjourn at 10:37 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
ae submitted,
a) L. Campo,
we) Z Coon ger—
Waterford Town Clerk
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Moderator Goldstien, October ard, 2022
Sir {am requesting that the Representative Town Meeting via one of the standing committees
investigate and possibly create an ordinance implementing fees forthe Town of Waterford Fire
Marshal's office permits and inspections as allowed under Connecticut law.
All of the exparislan our Town ts currently enjoying also brings a larger demand for-some
services Including fire safety plan reviewand annuat inspection. Connecticut law allows the
Towt via ordinance to establish a fee.schedule for such services. implementing fees can offset
the cost of operation of the Fire Marshal office and possible blunt future increases to'the
taxpayers. Some of our néighborihg communities such as Montville and Groton have
implemented such ordinances and’are enclosed for review. Lhave spoken with Fire Department
Director Howley about my request of which he supports. :
| thank you for your consideration,
Respectfully submitted
Timothy-Condon
Representative District #1 s

FIFTEEN ROPE BERRY ROAD.
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553.
www waterfordet.org
PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDING GOMMITTEE of the. RTM
COMMITTEE REPORT
Appraisal of sidewalk ordinance and associated safety Issues, RTG 02/01/2021
BACKGROUND
At the February 1, 2021 meeting of the Representative Town Meeting, the body
assigned. the: following matter ta the Public: Works Planning ard: Development
Committee of the RTM: Appraisal of sidewall drdinance and associated safety issiles.
SUMMARY
This committee met April 7, 2021, February 22, 2022-and June 15,2022. The-
committee met with the: Director of Public Works Gary Schnelder at-each: of the three
meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
At the Jurie 2, 2022 Meeting the comtnittee unanimously recommended the issue. out of
committee with no-actior-taken, bécatise the comimittee was assured that Public Works —
has 4 plan to address: sidewalk conditiéna throughout the Town of Waterford.
Attachments
Minutes and supporting documents available online and/or by request.

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553.
www.waterfordct.org
MINUTES
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
Special Meeting
November 14, 2022
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RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein called the November14, 2022 Special Meeting of a lepedgha
Town Meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Jennifer Bracciale, Mary Childs, Timothy Condon, Thomas.J, Dembek, Susan
Driscoll, Tim Figravanti, Nicholas Gauthier, Paul Goldstein, Kristen Gonzalez, Ryan Healy, Lindsay Khan,
Cheryl Larder, Richard Muckle, Ted Olynciw, Michael Rocchetti, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, David Sugrue.
ABSENT: Michael Bono, Steven Garvin, Kevin Girard, Richard Holmes, Jennifer Kohl, Dan Radin, David
Welch. . :
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert J Brule.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair of the Board of Finance Glenn Patterson; Selectwoman Jody
Nazarchyl; Chair of the Board of Education Pat Fedor; Selectman Elizabeth Sabilia.
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L..Campa; Director of Finance Kim Allen, HR Director Christine
Walters, Labor Attorney Elleen Duggan.
MODERATOR Goldstein welcomed Lindsay Khan who was elected to fill the vacancy in District One.
MODERATOR Goldstein asked for a moment of silence to recognize the involvement of a town employee
who was involved in a serious car accident.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CALL ITEM. 1 ~ Executive Session
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Muckle, that the RTM, along with Human Resources Director
Christine Walters, First Selectman Robert Brule, Labor Attorney Eileen Duggan, and Chief Mare
Balestracci go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy. and/or negotiations with
respect to current and pending collective bargaining with multiple bargaining units, This action is taken
without prejudice to the Town’s right to discuss these matters ina private meeting pursuant te
Connecticut General Statutes §1-200 (2) at 7:03 P.M.
pg. 1
RTM Minutes 11/14/2022

MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION by Sugrue, seconded by Condon to came out of executive session at 7:32 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 2 — Waterford Police Contract
MOTION by Dembek, seconded by Racchetti, to approve the funds necessary to implement the
Tentative Agreement between the Town of Waterford and United Public Service Employees
Union/Connecticut Organization for Public Safety Division (UPSEU/COPS) — Waterford Police Union, to
be effective July 1, 2022 —June 30, 2026, and authorize the First Selectman to sign on the Town’s behalf.
MOTION PASSED: 17-0-1 (Steward-Gelinas abstained}
CALL ITEM 3: Municipal Employees 1303 Contract
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve the funds necessary to implement the
Tentative Agreement between the Town of Waterford and Local 1303-037 of Council #4; American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, to be effective July 1, 2022 — June 30,
2026, and authorize the First Selectman to sign on the Town’s behalf.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION by Rocchetti, seconded by Condon, to adjourn at 7:39 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Campo, CCTC
Waterford Town Clerk
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RTM Minutes 11/14/2022

Paul Goldstein September 24, 2022
RTM Moderator
Subject: Registrar of Voters (ROV) Salary Increase
Dear Mr. Moderator,
The ROV are requesting a salary increase based on the requirements of the job expanding and the
growing emphasis and scrutiny placed on the voting process over the last several years. A recent (July
2022) pay hike for elected officials in the town of Waterford increased our yearly salary 1.1% from
$23,923.56 to where it currently sits at $24,192.72.
Office duties have increased due to the following:
e DMV voter registration is now automatic unless the person opts out. Waterford voter rolls now
top 14,000. More voters create more work processing changes.
e More training required by the Secretary of the State for cybersecurity and new technology.
e The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is an organization that assists member
states in improving the accuracy of its voter rolls. Membership in ERIC increases every year. Six
years ago we started with 5 states and now that number stands at 30. This is a good thing but it
generates increased workload during our Canvas season.
e FOI requests have greatly increased since 2020. These requests demand time to conduct
research to find the documents/answers they are looking for.
e Longtime poll workers have left. Finding, hiring and training capable workers is taking increased
time. Each election/primary requires 30-40 workers.
e The expansion of Absentee Ballot options has created a surge of ballots to be processed and
counted during the election season requiring additional hires and training.
To give you a sense of what other towns pay can prove difficult to show. The size of the town
determines how many hours a ROV will work and then even that is difficult to compare due to some
towns using their deputies/assistants in a more active role in day to day operations.
The following towns are similar in size to Waterford and run their offices like we do with the ROV’s
doing the vast majority of the work and the deputies coming in at busy times of the year (elections,
canvas, special projects) unless we are training someone new.
The populations are from the 2020 census. Town of Waterford population is 19,571.

East Lyme: (population 18,693)
ROV salary $30,000. In addition to their salary, they receive a $1,250 stipend for each election,
primary and referendum.
Montville: (population 18,387)
ROV salary $22,000. tn addition to their salary, they receive a $375 stipend for each election,
primary and referendum.
Berlin: (population 20,175)
ROV salary $37,000
(Even though they are similar in size to Waterford, they have 1500 more registered voters).
Rocky Hill: (population 20,845)
ROV salary $26,500 (Their budget includes $18,000 for their deputies as compared with our
$3,000 for deputies)
We are requesting an increase to $30,000 per year and asking the RTM to place it on the
upcoming agenda.
Thank you.
Patti Waters
Bigi Ebbin
cc: Rob Brule
Dave Campo
Christine Walters

October 7, 2022
To whom it may concern:
| am writing to you because | would like to put forth a motion to the town Council to consider a
town ordinance regarding feral cat management. There is a growing problem with the feral cat
population especially in the Norman Street neighborhood. There are currently no laws or
ordinances allowing the animal control officers to do anything to help slow the growth of the
population. | would like to propose a potential solution that will allow them to act on the problem
without assuming the responsibility of collecting the feral cats. | would like to propose that if
there are known households that are feeding the feral cat community but are not participating
with cat rescues to at least try to spay and neuter the animals that they can be cited for neglect
by the animal control officer. Once cited the animal control officer can then order that the owner
of the home must allow a cat rescue to come in and trap the animals to have them spay and
neutered. We have several homes in our neighborhood alone that are currently feeding the
population and refuse to allow anybody to trap the animals and so the population is growing.
Both the Humane Society and our own ACO are aware of the problem as there have been many
complaints filed. Most of the animals are full of parasites and worms and attract predators into
our neighborhoods. If Waterford can come up with a functioning policy on feral cat management
it could be offered up to other communities as a solution and possibly even implemented
statewide using our footprint as a guideline. | hope to be able to speak with the town Council so
that we can get this up and running if agreed-upon as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration
Kristine Wilcox
53 Vivian St
Waterford
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Subject: Re: Revised Feral cat ordinance.docx
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Please add this link to my letter for consideration at the meeting.
Thank you again
Kristine
https:/Avww.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_435.htm#sec_22-339d
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Paul and Dave:
This is my revised request for town ordinance. Thank you, again for hearing my concerns.
Sincerely
Kristine Wilcox
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MODERATOR’S REPORT
Representative Town Meeting
December 5, 2022
Matters Currently in Standing Committees
LEGISLATION & ADMINISTRATION
Review of Chapter 2.56 — Economic Development Commission, RTC 06/06/22
Review how the RTM considers recommendations for committee assignments,
RTC 06/06/22
EDUCATION
FINANCE, WAGE & PERSONNEL
PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
Review of Noise Ordinance, Noise Control — Chapter 9.06, RTC 10/04/21
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY
Review of Ordinance 2.36 — Volunteer Firefighters incentive Program, RTC 06/06/22
Fire Marshall Permits Fee Schedule Ordinance, RTC 10/03/22
PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Appraisal of sidewalk ordinance and associated safety issues, RTC 02/01/21
Short Term Rentals, RTC 12/06/21

Mr. Joseph P. Mancini
Director of Finance
Mr. Thomas W. Giard III
Superintendent of Schools
October 21, 2022
Mr. Moderator,
As requested this is the latest forecast for the Waterford Board of Education for the 2022-2023 School
year. We will be in attendance at the December 5" meeting.
Thanks,
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Mr. Joseph P. Mancini
Director of Finance
Mr. Thomas W. Giard IIl
Superintendent of Schools
June 2, 2022
Mr. Moderator,
In this correspondence | have included the financials that are provided monthly to the Board of Education
and for the RTM. I've provided a supplemental sheet that has additional forecasts based on our latest
estimates for fiscal 2022.
This year the numbers have shown greater variability than prior years. Like many schools in Connecticut
Waterford is experiencing relatively high non-certified turnover and an influx of new students. Special
Education costs and professional fees are driving most of our financial challenges this year. With staffing
shortages, turnover, limited unemployment claims, reductions in maintenance and equipment we are
forecasting a slight favorability for the end of the year. At present the forecast for fiscal 2023 is holding
steady to the recently passed budgets.
For fiscal 2023 this report / analysis will be sent over quarterly -
Actuals through Report Submitted
Qi 09/30/2022 10/21/2022
Q2 12/31/2022 01/20/2023
Q3 03/31/2023 04/21/2023
Q4 06/30/2023 07/28/2023
Thanks,
Respectively,
Joseph Mancini
Director of Finance
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15 Rope Ferry Road © P.O. Box 284 © Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: 860-444-5849 * Fax: 860-444-5870 * www.waterfordschools.org

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WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
November 21,2022
Paul Goldstein
Moderator
Representative Town Meeting
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford,.CT 06385
RE: — Shoreline Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team Agreement
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the First Selectman to sign on behalf of the Town of Waterford.
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Investigation Teams. These highly skilled teams investigate serious and fatal motor vehicle Qccidemts. SS)
Unfortunately, due to timing, communication and concerns.over the Pandemic, the agreement was never acted
on as each community continued to investigate these calls independently, After speaking with Town Council, it
was determined that the agreement should be brought back before the legislative body. as each municipality now
has new leaders in place and to ensure that proper communication is made as the agreement will be executed
moving forward. ‘
In revisiting this effort, the Town of Waterford and the Town of East Lyme seek to renew the agreement for
several reasons. First, the benefits of both teams being able to work as one unit will benefit the members by
increasing the use of the specialized skills they have acquired, it will allow for shared costs for specialized
equipment and it will also allow the team to seek grant funding if and when available.
This agreement, if authorized, allows the team to expand to other local departments should they meet the high
standards for entry, training and offer full commitment to the inter-local agreement.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci
Chief of Police
Waterford Police Department

SHORELINE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION TEAM
WHEREAS, Section 7-148 cc of the Statutes of the State of Connecticut authorizes
municipalities to enter into interlocal agreements; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities find that the prevention, detection and enforcement
of motor vehicle moving violations, driving under the influence violations and other violations
can best be served by the creation of a regional approach to law enforcement, resulting in better
coordination and less duplication in law enforcement efforts and resources; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities recognize that investigation ofa serious injury or
fatal motor vehicle crashes normally requires an investigator to have specialized training and that
the trained investigator is a resource, which may be shared and utilized by other members of the
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities find that an interlocal agreement is beneficial in
order to protect the safety and well-being of the citizens of the respective municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned municipalities wish to cooperate on providing police services and
in pursuing grants and raising monies to obtain capital resources in furtherance of these goals
under the terms of this agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned municipalities, acting by their respective chief executive
officers, duly authorized, mutually agree, pursuant to this Interlocal agreement (hereafter,
“Agreement”) to establish the Shoreline TRAFFIC Accident Reconstruction Team (hereafter
“START”) in accordance with the following:
ARTICLE ONE: PROVISION OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
1. The chief executive officers of the undersigned municipalities hereby delegate to the chiefs
of police of their respective municipalities the authority to determine when the provision of
police personnel and equipment best serves the purposes of this agreement.
2. The participating chiefs, hereinafter collectively designated and referred to as the "Board",
shall meet periodically as determined by the needs of the Unit, but at least once per year, and
each Chief of Police shall have an equal vote on decisions affecting the administration of the
START.
3. The chiefs of police, collectively, as the decision-making authority, have the responsibility
for the coordination of grant applications and the administration of funding awards and other
initiatives,
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4. The Board anticipates and agrees to make resources available for at least one full of partial
deployment per quarter of personnel and equipment pursuant to this agreement for the
duration of this agreement. Additional deployments are authorized, without further action,
by the mutual consent of the participating municipalities.
5. During the deployment of personne! and equipment pursuant to this agreement, the officers
so deployed shall be deemed members of their respective departments acting to further the
goals of this agreement and each shall have the same powers, duties, privileges and
immunities as are conferred on the police officers of the municipality in whose jurisdiction
the Unit or any of its officers is operating.
6. During an START enforcement deployment, itis expected that the undersigned
municipalities shall provide at a minimum the following quantity of personnel and
equipment:
One or more police officers and one or more marked and/or
unmarked police vehicles.
7. During a START crash investigation deployment, it is expected that the undersigned
municipalities shail provide at a minimum the following quantity of personnel and
equipment:
One or more police officers trained in advanced crash investigation and/or
reconstruction and one or more marked and/or unmarked police vehicles.
8. A municipality may elect not to participate in a deployment if ithas a good faith reason to do
so. However, each municipality, in its discretion, may determine the extent of its
participation in any deployment through the specific assignment of personnel and equipment.
9, The Board shall appoint collectively a supervisor from one of the participating departments
to function as the START Unit Commander. The Unit Commandér must at least hold the
rank of sergeant in his/her department. The Board acknowledges appointment of a Unit
Commander is necessary to maintain continuity of the unit and its members especially in the
area of serious injury and fatal crash investigation. It will be preferable that the Unit
Commander have experience and training in the area of advanced crash investigation and/or
reconstruction. An administrative supervisor will be assigned to oversee each ofthe START
teams. The administrative supervisor will also act as the START Unit Commander when
the Unit Commander is not present. The team supervisors must meet the same conditions
as set forth for the START Unit Commander.
10. The START Unit Commander will act as the liaison between the departments for all
activities of the unit.
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l{, During each full deployment, the host municipality, which is the municipality requesting the
services, shall make every effort to provide a sergeant or higher-ranking officer to coordinate
operations with the START Unit Commander while in the field,
12, It is understood that smaller scale deployments or partial deployments between two or more
agreement members may take place under this agreement,
ARTICLE TWO: DUTIES OF PERSONNEL
1, All personnel assigned to a deployment shall be subordinate to the host department’ s
supervising officer.
2, Each officer assigned to START shall wear the officer's regular department uniform or the
unit’s approved uniform.
3. All non-custodial citations issued pursuant to this agreement shall be processed through the
issuing officer’s department. All custodial arrests or investigations shall be processed in a
manner designated by the host agency.
4. The host agency shall prepare and distribute to all participating departments an operations
plan for each planned deployment of a non-emergency nature.
ARTICLE THREE; REIMBURSEMENT AND LIABILITY
1, Each participating municipality agrees that it shall be responsible for its respective police
department expenses incurred while participating in each deployment, whether that
municipality’s equipment and personnel was operating within or without its own
jurisdiction. Any entitlement to reimbursement, except as stated herein, is hereby waived by
the chief executive officer of each municipality that is a party to this agreement. Such
expenses may include, but are not limited to:
a) The actual payroll (including overtime) cost to the municipalities of all personnel
assigned;
6) The replacement cost of all equipment lost, destroyed or made unavailable for
further service as a result of proper use in a START deployment. Nothing in this
section waives a municipality's right to seek reimbursement for equipment lost or
destroyed negligently, recklessly, willfully, or purposefully.
c) Fuel and maintenance for police cars;
d) The cost of repairing damaged equipment;
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e) Awards for death, disability or injury to personnel arising as a result of services
provided pursuant to this agreement to the extent that such awards exceed
Warker’s Compensation coverage;
) Worker’s Compensation claims as set forth in C.G.S. 31-275, et seq.;
g) Survivor’s benefits as set forth in C.G.S. 7-323.
2. In the event outside funding becomes available to pay for the expenses of the municipalities
operating under this agreement such funds shall be allocated among the participating
municipalities on a proportional cost basis agreed to in advance. This does not include
subrogation. The proportional cost basis may be adjusted to each deployment or initiative
depending on the location of the host, number of personnel assigned to the deployment by
each agency, etc.
3, The services performed under this agreement shall be deemed for public and governmental
purposes, and all imrnunities from liability enjoyed by the local government within its
boundaries shall extend to its participation under this agreement outside its boundaries.
4, Each municipality shall indemnify and hold harmless the other municipalities to this
agreement from all claims, including, but not limited to, third party claims, for property
damage or personal injury (including death) which may arise out of and be attributable to a
municipality or to the actions of those acting on behalf of each municipality. Each town shall
be liable only for their own percentage of negligence as determined by the courts or ajury.
ARTICLE FOUR: APPOINTMENT OF A DEPOSITORY MUNICIPALITY, PURSUIT
OF REGIONAL GRANT INITIATIVES, AND REVENUE SHARING/USAGE
1. Appointment of a Depository Municipality; Functions of Depository Municipality
a) The Board of START shall mutually select a depository municipality from one of the
members of START which shall receive and hold in trus