Utility Commission - Minutes - 10/11/2022

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
October 11, 2022
PLACE:
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING:
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ray Valentini, Steve Negri and Thomas Dembek
ALSO PRESENT:
 Staff:  James A. Bartelli, Director of Utilities
Chairman Ken Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CITIZEN SESSION
None
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION
Made by Mr. Dembek to approve the Minutes of the September 13, 2022 
meeting and the Special Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2022, Mr. Negri 
seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the September adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in 
the office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to approve October 2022 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS

FINANCIALS – WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
Office Coordinator will email the commission when they are completed.

Director’s Report-Mr. Bartelli reviewed this new report that provides updated 
information on all Utility Commission Capital projects in progress.

Collection Report was reviewed.

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NEW BUSINESS

New Meeting Schedule for 2023-
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to accept the meeting schedule with one update 
made to the February meeting, seconded by Mr. Dembek.
                VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.

New Billing Software-Mr. Bartelli reported on the new proposed company, inHance that 
WUC would like to pursue.  He listed all the features of why it would be a good fit.
MOTION
made by Mr. Valentini to endorse inHance billing software and not to 
exceed $130,000, and forward request to the Board of Selectman for 
further action .seconded by Mr. Dembek.
               VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.

91 Great Neck Rd- Mr. Bartelli reported that a repair is needed to fix a sewer lateral 
within the roadway.  The work will start October 12th by our on-call contractor.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was reviewed.
PLANS REVIEW
Mr. Bartelli reported on a resident who lives on Mohegan Ave Parkway that has a faulty water well.  Mr.,
Bartelli wanted to make the Commission aware of the problem as the property owner has expressed 
interest in having the Town extend the water main. Currently, no formal petition has been received.
PERSONNEL
A new Sewer Tech I started on September 26th and is doing well.
There is still a vacancy for the Assistant Director’s position.  Mr. Bartelli suggested the requirements of 
the position should be reviewed.  The Commission requested that the Job Description be e-mailed to 
them for review.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to adjourn.  Mr. Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary