Utility Commission - Minutes - 04/09/2024

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION 
 
 
DATE:  
 
April 9, 2024 
 
PLACE:  
 
1000 Hartford Turnpike  
 
PRESIDING: 
 
Chairman Ken Kirkman 
 
MEMBERS PRESENT: 
 Tom Dembek and Ray Valentini 
 
ALSO PRESENT:  
 J. Robert Tuneski, Finance Liaison 
 
 
 
Staff:  James A. Bartelli, Director of Utilities  
 
           Jill Stevens, Assistant Director of Utilities 
  
MEMBERS ABSENT: 
 Steve Negri and Rodney Pinkham     
 
Chairman Ken Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 
 
CITIZEN SESSION-             
 
None 
 
SECRETARY’S REPORT 
 
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Dembek to approve the Minutes of the March 12th meeting, 
Chairman Ken Kirkman seconded. 
 
VOTE 
The motion passed unanimously. 
 
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS 
 
The Commission reviewed the March adjustments. Ms. Stevens explained two of the higher 
dollar amount adjustments due to meter exchanges. The adjustment report will be kept in the 
office for review.  
 
 
EXPENDITURES 
 
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Dembek to approve the March 2024 bill list, Mr. Valentini 
seconded. 
 
VOTE 
 
The motion passed unanimously. 

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OLD BUSINESS 
 
• 
Director’s Report 
 
Mr. Bartelli reviewed his report that provides updated information on all Utility 
 
Commission Capital projects that are currently funded and the status of each project. 
 
A copy of the Director’s Report will be attached to the minutes when posted. 
 
 
Mr. Bartelli gave an update on the Fargo Water Tank Rehabilitation Project. Evaluations 
are currently being done.  
 
• 
Collection’s Report 
The report was reviewed by the Commission.   
 
• 
Ad-Hoc Water Committee 
 
Mr. Bartelli reported a kickoff meeting will be scheduled soon. 
 
• 
Connecticut College Municipal Sewer Connection 
Mr. Bartelli reported that the sewer connect fee calculation is currently under review, it 
was only recently brought to the attention of staff that the building proposed to connect 
to the Waterford sewer system is sub-metered, therefore the water usage reported 
data from the College must be used to calculate the fee, not the water usage data 
provided by New London through the main meter. 
 
NEW BUSINESS  
 
• 
Utility Commission Policies 3005, 3011 & 3014 Drafts 
Ms. Stevens explained that there was some terminology changes made to policies to 
better align with policy changes made in 2023 and recent legislation and regulation 
changes for Accessory Dwelling Units. Staff is also proposing the removal of the $22 fee 
for private well water meter customers who do not submit a well card on time. These 
customers are currently charged a flat rate based on the average use for private well-
metered customers if they do not report their usage, which is typically higher than what 
they would pay if their usage was reported in addition to the $22 non-reporting fee. The 
Commission will review the proposals and make a decision at next month’s meeting.   
 
• 
Tri-Town Municipal Wastewater Flow Metering 
None  
WATER  
 
City of New London/Veolia Report. 
The report was reviewed by the Commission. 
 
CORRESPONDENCE 
None  

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PLANS REVIEW – 7 West Street  
 
Mr. Bartelli stated the plans to extend the sewer system to serve 7 West Street were 
previously proposed and approved through the C.G.S. 8-24g process as an Extension to 
the Municipal Sewer System. The contractor is proposing a modification to the approved 
plans which requires the Commission’s approval. The Commission reviewed revisions to 
the plans.  
 
MOTION 
Chairman Kirkman made motion to accept the changes, Mr. Valentini seconded.  
 
VOTE 
 
The motion passed unanimously. 
 
PERSONNEL 
 
• 
Mr. Bartelli proposed the restructuring of the Maintenance Division. Mr. Bartelli would 
like to create 2 different job descriptions that allows work to be done effectively in-
house. This is currently being reviewed by Human Resources.  
 
• 
The Compliance Enforcement Technician Job, which replaced the Assistant Construction 
Inspector position, is currently posted and open to the public.  
OTHER 
None  
 
ADJOURNMENT 
 
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. 
 
 
 
 
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn, Mr. Dembek seconded. 
 
 
 
VOTE 
 
The motion passed unanimously. 
 
 
 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
 
 
 
Jacquelyn Jackson 
Recording Secretary