Utility Commission - Minutes - 07/12/2022

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
July 12, 2022
PLACE:
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING:
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Negri and Thomas Dembek
ALSO PRESENT:
Attorney Nicholas Kepple, Town Legal Counsel
 Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer and Jim Bartelli, Assistant Director
Chairman Ken Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
CITIZEN SESSION
Mr. & Mrs. Pirrucello of 4 Jonathan Law Court came to ask the Commission to be exempt from 
connecting to the wastewater system.  Mr. Bartelli gave a report of the discussions he had with the 
residents and the sub surface test the residents hired a contractor to do.  Discussion ensued and 
questions asked.  Attorney Kepple will work with the residents on a deed restriction.
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to grant a variance on connection to public sewer requirement 
contingent on the septic tank being inspected every two years, seconded by Mr. 
Dembek.
VOTE
Passed
Mr. David Morrison came to speak on his mother’s behalf regarding 209 & 211 Great Neck Road about 
connecting into the wastewater system.  Mr. Bartelli offered to come out to look at the property and 
offer some advice on the sewer connection.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
MOTION
Made by Mr. Dembek to approve the Minutes of the June 14, 2022 meeting, Mr.
Negri seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the June adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the 
office for review.

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EXPENDITURES
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to approve end of FY22 and July 2022 bill list, Mr. Dembek 
seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS – REPORTS & UPDATES

FINANCIALS – WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
The financials were reviewed.  Mr. Soto reported we are still within the budget but we are still 
waiting on the New London Wastewater treatment bill.
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American Rescue Plan-Update on the Old Norwich Rd & Cross Rd Pump Station Rehab project.
Mr. Soto reported that the bids that came in for this rehab project were much higher than 
expected.  There was a discussion of just concentrating on the Old Norwich Pump Station with 
the 
American Rescue funds.
MOTION
made by Mr. Dembek to give staff permission to move forward with inquiring 
and using the American Rescue Funds for the Old Norwich Pump Station and 
table the Cross Rd Pump Station for a future date, seconded by Mr. Negri.
VOTE
Passed

COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple reported that collections are going well.
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BI TOWN WASTEWATER AGREEMENT
Attorney Kepple explained the minor changes that were made in the agreement.  He reported 
that East Lyme were fine with the changes.  Attorney Kepple would like to move forward and 
be able to put on the agenda for the next RTM meeting in August.
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri for the Commission to recommend the adoption of the 
new Bi-Town Agreement to be accepted by the Board of Selectmen and the 
RTM, seconded by Mr. Dembek.
VOTE
Passed

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NEW BUSINESS
4 Jonathan Law Court-see Citizen Session
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Mr. Soto gave review of the report.  He will send the Commission a copy of report via e-mail.
PLANS REVIEW
None
PERSONNEL
Attorney Kepple gave a report on the status of updating the job description for the Chief Engineer’s
position.  He suggested that the Commission hold a special meeting next week to vote on the changes in
the job description. 
Mr. Soto reported that a Sewer Tech I had resigned and in the process of trying to fill the vacancy.
OTHER
Mr. Bartelli showed a video from First Selectman Rob Brule.  First Selectman Brule thanked the 
Commission for their help and support of the Town of Waterford.  He went on to thank Mr. Soto for his 
years of service to the Town and wished him a great retirement.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
MOTION
made by Mr. Dembek to adjourn.  Mr. Negri seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary