Utility Commission - Minutes - 12/15/2020

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
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DATE: December 15, 2020 ~
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PLACE: Zoom Meeting -
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PRESIDING: Chairman Peter Green =
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Negri, Raymond Valentini, and Ken Kirkman
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 6:00 PM
CITIZEN SESSION
116 Great Neck Road, resident was present to make a request to adjust bill for water leak that did not
enter our wastewater system.
MOTION Made by Mr. Kirkman to follow the appropriate policy using the average on
consumption for the past 5 years, Mr. Negri seconded.
VOTE The motion passed.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION Made by Mr. Kirkman to approve the Minutes of the November 17, 2020
meeting, Mr. Negri seconded.
VOTE The motion passed.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the November Adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept
in the office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION made by Mr. Negri to approve December 2020 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.

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OLD BUSINESS ~ REPORTS & UPDATES
FINANCIALS — WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
The financial were reviewed.
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB — STATUS UPDATE
Mr. Kirkman gave a report. The Punch list for Phase | is almost completed and now O&G is
working on Punch list for Phase 11. O&G is also working on some credit items and the building
committee is trying to work on a few extra items to get done.
COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple reported that they are doing well compared to last year.
TRI TOWN AGREEMENT
Chairman Green gave an update on the status of the negotiations. There is a document
coming from New London that has the official language for the 6 month extension for
negations.
MOTION Made by Mr. Kirkman to give Chairman Green the authority to sign the
agreement document for the 6 month extension contingent upon getting the
proper documentation for the capital account, seconded by Mr. Negri.
VOTE The motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Calendar Year 2021 Meeting Schedule
MOTION Made by Mr. Negri to accept the schedule with one change made to the
December 2021 meeting, change from the 21" to the 14" instead, seconded by
Mr, Valentini.
VOTE The motion passed.
Foster Road-Water Main Installation-Private installation of a public water main was seeking
permission. CT 8-24 Statue requirements were discussed and the benefits to the Town.
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MOTION Made by Mr. Kirkman for 74 Foster Road to be able to extend the water main
at the owner’s expense, seconded by Mr. Valentini.
VOTE The motion passed.
Executive Session
MOTION was made by Mr. Negri, in response to pending claim by New London
regarding termination of agreement and Waterford finding alternate
wastewater treatment facility to enter into executive session, seconded by
Mr. Kirkman. Went into Executive session at 6:53 and came out at 7:15
VOTE Passed Unanimously
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was emailed to the commission. It was reviewed by the members.
CORRESPONDENCE
PLANS REVIEW
Waterford Woods, a multi-family development complex is being proposed at 384 & 394 Willetts Avenue
Extension. There will be 58 units. If approved it can connect into existing infrastructure.
PERSONNEL
e There are 3 maintenance employees that are out due to Covid issues. They are out ona 7 day
quarantine.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
MOTION made by Mr. Kirkman to adjourn. Mr. Negri seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary
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