Utility Commission - Minutes - 08/18/2020

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DATE: August 18, 2020
PLACE: Waterford Municipal Complex; 1000 Hartford Turnpike ZOOM:ACCESS ONLY
PRESIDING: Chairman Peter Green
MEMBERS PRESENT:. © Steve Negri, Raymond Valentini, and Ken Kirkman
ALSO PRESENT: Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer, Jim Bartelli-Assistant Director and Attorney
Nick Kepple
Chairman Green called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM
CITIZEN SESSION
None
SECRETARY'S REPORT
MOTION Made by Mr. Negri to approve the Minutes of the July 21, 2020 meeting, Mr.
Kirkman seconded.
" VOTE The motion passed
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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 2020 bill list, Mr, Valentini seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS — REPORTS & UPDATES
* FINANCIALS — WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT
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The financial were reviewed. The revenues and expenditures are off to a good start.
e MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB — STATUS UPDATE
The construction of the new garage is on schedule and the foundation is in the process of being
laid. The soil cleanup is still going along smoothly.
e COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple reported that the First Selectman has given the green light to move again with
collection efforts. WUC office has a small list of 20 residents to send warning letters to before
sending into collection. The commission agreed with this pian.
e TRI TOWN AGREEMENT
Chairman Green reported that a meeting was held last Wednesday at our complex with New
London and East Lyme. The six items that were presented by New London were reviewed and
discussed. It was a positive meeting and there was “homework” to be completed for the next
meeting on Sept 16".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION 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. Valentini.
VOTED The motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
e =6Alternative Treatment Solutions
MOTION made by Mr. Kirkman to have Wright Pierce entertain and start a study for our
own wastewater treatment plant and the costs involved, seconded by Mr. Negri.
VOTE The motion passed.
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was emailed to the commission.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from New London regarding misuse if fire hydrant. Chairman Green will follow up with what
really happened.
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PLANS REVIEW
¢ 140 Waterford Parkway South
There are plans for a concrete manufacturing plant. Right now the plans are with the
Conservation Committee being reviewed. Mr. Bartelli has seen the conceptual drawing and they
are not compliant with our standards but the company has expressed they will adapt to our
standards.
PERSONNEL
e Two new employees have started this past month and are being trained.
e =Mr. Soto is working with Human Resources for the advertisement of the Operator position. It
should be out this week.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
MOTION made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn. Mr. Negri seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary
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