Utility Commission - Minutes - 09/13/2022

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
September 13, 2022
PLACE:
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING:
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ray Valentini, Rodney Pinkham 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
Mr. Champlin representing Quaker Hill Baptist Church was present to request assistance in connecting 
the parsonage up to the Wastewater system because the septic system has failed.  The Commission 
granted permission for a private sewer manhole to be set in order to utilize an existing sewer lateral. 
The installation of the manhole is contingent upon the proper utility easements being acquired and 
recorded on the land records. The request for financial assistance was respectfully denied.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION
Made by Mr. Pinkham to approve the Minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting 
and the Special Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2022, Mr. Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the August adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the 
office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION
made by Mr. Pinkham to approve September 2022 bill list, Mr. Valentini 
seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.

Waterford Utility Commission
September 13, 2022
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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.

Operation Report-This report was explained and reviewed.  The report covers the 
progress of the departments 5 divisions.  Mr. Bartelli stated moving forward the 
Operations report and the Director’s report will be combined into one cohesive report.
NEW BUSINESS

New Sewer Use Billing Software-Mr. Bartelli provided an update on the search for our 
new utility billing system.   A meeting is scheduled this Friday with City of New London/ 
Veolia to review information they provide us for billing in order to assure data 
compatibility with one of our potential vendors.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was reviewed.
PLANS REVIEW
109R and 131 Clark Lane –Mr. Bartelli reported he received the 3rd revision for the affordable housing 
development.  There are still minor changes required to meet the town’s standards. Mr. Bartelli will 
inform the engineer of the requirements. 
PERSONNEL
A new Sewer Tech I will be starting on Sept 26th.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
MOTION
made by Mr. Pinkham to adjourn.  Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary