Utility Commission - Minutes - 08/09/2022

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
August 09, 2022
PLACE:
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING:
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Negri, Ray Valentini, Rodney Pinkham and Thomas Dembek
ALSO PRESENT:
Attorney Nicholas Kepple, Town Legal Counsel
 Staff: Jim Bartelli, Interim Director
Chairman Ken Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
CITIZEN SESSION
None
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION
Made by Mr. Negri to approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2022 meeting and the
Special Meeting Minutes of July 18, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the July adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the office 
for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to approve August 2022 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS – REPORTS & UPDATES
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FINANCIALS – WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
Office Coordinator will email the commission when they are completed.
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American Rescue Plan-Mr. Bartelli gave an update on the projects in progress.

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COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple provided his monthly report to the commission.
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BI TOWN WASTEWATER AGREEMENT
Attorney Kepple went over the minor changes that were made in the agreement.
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to approve the amended  Waterford/East Lyme 
Wastewater Collection and  Conveyance Agreement and to recommend the 
adoption of the new Bi-Town Agreement to be accepted by the Board of 
Selectmen and the RTM, seconded by Mr. Pinkham.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Bartelli gave an update on the proposed extension of water & sewer on Oil Mill & Gurley Road, #PL-
22-12.  The CGS 8-24 public hearing is tonight at the Planning & Zoning meeting.  Discussions ensued on 
concerns that the residents might have on this project and tying into the wastewater system.
NEW BUSINESS
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City of New London FY21 & FY22 Treatment Cost Bills- Mr. Soto left an e-mail explaining the 
missing bill from New London from previous Fiscal Year and will be paid in FY23.
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New Billing Software-A company called inHance will be coming on August 10th to give a 
presentation on their billing software.  Staff will report back to the Commission in next meeting.
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Lead and Copper Rule Revision from DOPH-Mr. Valentini explained this rule revision and what 
steps that need to be taken to be in compliance by FY24.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was reviewed.
PLANS REVIEW
None

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PERSONNEL
Mr. Bartelli reported that there were 5 applicants for the Sewer Tech I position.  He also gave a progress 
report on all the work that the maintenance staff has been doing.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
MOTION
made by Mr. Pinkham to adjourn.  Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary