Utility Commission - Minutes - 02/16/2021

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE: February 16, 2021
PLACE: Zoom Meeting
PRESIDING: Chairman Peter Green
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Negri, Raymond Valentini, Ken Kirkman and Rodney Pinkham
ALSO PRESENT: Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer, Jim Bartelli-Assistant Director, Attorney
Nick Kepple and Bob Tuneski, Liaison for Board of Finance.
Chairman Green called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM
CITIZEN SESSION
SECRETARY'S REPORT
MOTION Made by Mr. Negri to approve the Minutes of the January 26" Special meeting
with one correction of a vote taken for 91 Great Neck Rd, motion passed instead
of failed, Mr. Negri seconded.
VOTE The motion passed.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the January Adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept
in the office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION made by Mr. Negri to approve January 2021 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION made by Mr. Valentini to give permission to pay invoices before commission
meeting that are below $100.00, seconded by Mr. Negri.
VOTE The motion passed.

Waterford Utility Commission
February 16, 2021
OLD BUSINESS — REPORTS & UPDATES
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FINANCIALS — WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
The financial were reviewed.
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB ~ STATUS UPDATE
Mr. Kirkman gave a report. The Building Committee approved the purchase of 3 ceiling fans for
the garage. They are waiting on quotes for 2 cameras for the gas pumps.
COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple reported that they are on pace with last year, no problems to report.
TRI TOWN AGREEMENT
Chairman Green gave an update on the status of the negotiations. Mr. Soto gave a report of
the meeting Mr. Bartelli and himself had with the staff from the other towns. They felt they
were able to cover a lot of materials.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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Designation of WUC Secretary
MOTION Made by Mr. Negri to close the nomination with one nominee, Ken Kirkman,
seconded by Mr. Valentini.
VOTE The motion passed.
MOTION Made by Mr. Negri to elect Mr. Kirkman as the WUC Secretary for the
commission, seconded by Mr. Valentini.
VOTE The motion passed.
Evergreen Pumping Station-Design 4" Pump
Mr. Soto explained the need to have a 4" pump installed and gave 2 reasons to use Wright-
Pierce for the design:
1. Wright-Pierce vast knowledge of the Evergreen PS and our water water infrastructure.
2. Reasonable fee charge submitted by Wright-Pierce.
MOTION Made by Mr. Kirkman to waive the formal bid process and retain Wright-Pierce
Engineers for a fee not to exceed $18,000 for the design and development of
contract documents for a 4" pump at the Evergreen pumping station, seconded
by Mr. Negri. Funding to be from the Sewer Development and Maintenance
Fund.
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Waterford Utility Commission
February 16, 2021
VOTE The Motion passed.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report has rot been received yet. Mr. Soto will forward the report when he does receive it.
CORRESPONDENCE
PLANS REVIEW
Waterford Woods, a multi-family development complex is being proposed at 384 & 394 Willetts Avenue
Extension. There will be 98 units. If approved it can connect into existing infrastructure. There will be a
private pump station.
430 Mohegan Parkway-7 lot sub division is being proposed. It will require 290 feet of a sewer extension.
PERSONNEL
Anew employee for the Sewer Technician | position started today. The maintenance department is now
at full staff.
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. Negri seconded,
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary
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