Utility Commission - Minutes - 11/08/2022

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
November 8, 2022
PLACE:
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING:
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ray Valentini, Steve Negri and Thomas Dembek
ALSO PRESENT:
Attorney Nicholas Kepple, Town Legal Counsel
 J. Robert Tuneski, Finance Liaison
Staff:  James A. Bartelli, Director of Utilities
Chairman Ken Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
CITIZEN SESSION
None
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION
Made by Mr. Negri to approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 meeting, 
Mr. Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the October adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the 
office for review.
EXPENDITURES
Commission discussed New London Treatment Cost Estimated Bill.
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to approve November 2022 bill list, Mr. Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
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FINANCIALS – WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
Office Coordinator will email the commission when they are completed.
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Director’s Report-Mr. Bartelli reviewed this new report that provides updated 
information on all Utility Commission Capital projects that are currently funded and the 
status of each project.

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Collection Report was reviewed.
NEW BUSINESS
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Plotter Lease Agreement-Mr. Bartelli reported that the current plotter needed a new 
printer head that is not covered under the warranty.  It was recommended by the 
service company to end the lease one month early and receive a new plotter instead of 
fixing the old one.
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Secondary Meter Policy-Mr. Bartelli explained the need for the policy to reference that 
only one meter per parcel is allowed.
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to make the change to add the language “One 
Secondary Meter per Parcel” and make recommended changes made by
legal counsel, seconded by Mr. Valentini.
               VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.

91 Great Neck Rd- Mr. Bartelli reported that more roadway restoration work will need 
to be done to the road next spring per State regulations.
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Citizen Letter from 5 Arthur Street-The resident sent in a letter to notify the Commission
that there is a leak on their property between meter pit and the house.  They are 
currently in Florida but will address the issue when they return in the spring.  They will 
provide documentation at that time regarding the repair. 
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was reviewed.
PLANS REVIEW
None
PERSONNEL
There is still a vacancy for the Assistant Director’s position.  Mr. Bartelli is still working on a new draft for
the revised job description.  He will forward to the Commission when ready to review.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
MOTION
made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn.  Mr. Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary