Utility Commission - Minutes - 06/14/2022

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE:
June 14, 2022
PLACE:
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING:
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ray Valentini, Steve Negri and Thomas Dembek
ALSO PRESENT:
Attorney Nicholas Kepple, Town Legal Counsel and J. Robert Tuneski, Finance 
liaison  
 Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer and Jim Bartelli, Assistant 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 May 10, 2022 meeting, Mr. 
Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed.
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the May adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the office
for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION
made by Mr. Negri to approve June 2022 bill list, Mr. Valentini 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.  He also gave 
updates on the American Rescue Plan projects.
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COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple reported that they are on track to collect the same amount as last year.

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TWO TOWN WASTEWATER AGREEMENT
Attorney Kepple reported that the final draft is completed and the minor changes that were 
made. The final draft is ready for approval and asked the Commission to vote on it next 
month.
NEW BUSINESS

Emergency Generators Maintenance
Mr. Soto reported that two bids were received for Bid Opening #22-118.  The two companies 
were Northeast Generators and Tri State Generator.  Mr. Bartelli reported to the Commission 
why he 
prefers Northeast better than Tri State.  The biggest factor was the response time when called which is 
an hour compared to 4 hours with Tri State.
MOTION
made by Mr. Valentini to accept  the bid from Northeast Generator Co. in the 
amount of $37,575.50 per year, seconded by Mr. Dembek.
VOTE
The motion passed.
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806 Hartford Turnpike-Gas Station
The contractor contacted Mr. Bartelli to report that they hit our force main and the marking on 
the road were not correct from the CBYD request.  Coit Excavating helped our maintenance 
personnel correct the damage.  Coit Excavating submitted an invoice to cover their cost of 
labor and the use of their excavator.
MOTION
made by Mr. Dembek to add and amend our bill list to pay this invoice for 
$1,110.00, seconded by Mr. Negri.
VOTE
The motion passed.

New London Public Utilities-Public hearing for water and sewer rates increase.
Staff reported two major concerns regarding the Public hearing that New London held.  Town 
of Waterford did not receive the proper notice of 10 days.  New London did correct this and 
scheduled another hearing with proper notice given.  The other concern is on the rate 
increase.  The Commission gave permission to Chairman Kirkman and staff to communicate with
New London about the charge increase.
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Legal Fees-Tri-Town and Bi-Town Agreement
At the request of the Office of the First Selectman, the Utility Commission was asked to consider
covering the legal fees out of the enterprise fund associated with the developments of the Tri 
Town and Bi Town waste water agreements as incurred.
MOTION
made by Mr.Negri for the staff to be able to transfer the money from the 
enterprise fund in the amount of $63,895.50 to the General Fund to cover Legal 

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Fees that the Town incurred with the preparation of the Tri and Bi Town 
Agreements, seconded by Mr. Valentini.
Vote
The motion passed.
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Oil Mill/Gurley Rd.  Stoneridge Business Park-Extension of Municipal Water and Sewer
The Commission reviewed the above site plans for compliance.
MOTION
made by Mr. Dembek to endorse the extension of water and sewer to serve the 
proposed project and forward to P&Z pursuant to CGS 8-24, seconded
by Mr. Negri.
VOTE
The motion passed.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was provided and reviewed.
PLANS REVIEW

42 Great Neck Rd-Sub Division being proposed.  Mr. Bartelli has many concerns with the site 
plans and has a meeting set up with the developer.

109 Clark Lane-Proposed Trailer Park.  Property would have private utilities and no issues with 
connecting to the street lateral.
PERSONNEL
Mr. Soto is retiring on August 5, 2022.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
MOTION
made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn.  Mr. Dembek seconded.
VOTE
The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary