Utility Commission - Minutes - 07/21/2020

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WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION 202
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2020
Waterford Municipal Complex; 1000 Hartford Turnpike ZOOM ACCESS ONLY
Chairman Peter Green
Steve Negri, Raymond Valentini, and Ken Kirkman
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
VOTE
MOTION
VOTE
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
Made by Mr. Valentini to approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2020 meeting,
Mr. Negri seconded.
The motion passed
Made by Mr. Kirkman to approve the Minutes of the July 15, 2020 Special
meeting, Mr. Negri seconded.
The motion passed
The Commission reviewed the June Adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the
office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION
VOTE
made by Mr. Negri to approve end of year FY20 and July 2020 bill list, Mr.
Valentini seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.

Waterford Utility Commission
July 21, 2020
OLD BUSINESS — REPORTS & UPDATES
e FINANCIALS — WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT :
The financial were reviewed. Mr. Soto reported that we ended FY20 under budget but it was
tight. ,
¢ MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB — STATUS UPDATE
The building committee had a tour this week of the new office building and the mechanics’ area.
_ The foundation for the new garage is currently being worked on.
e COLLECTIONS-UPDATE
Attorney Kepple gave a report that collections are going well. He stated that they had some
good size payoffs this past month.
© TRITOWN AGREEMENT
Attorney Kepple received a letter from the New London’s Town Attorney. It addressed six
areas that New London would like changed or added to the new Tri-Town agreement.
Attorney Kepple will draft a response letter to be approved by the commission as well as a
letter to East Lyme.
The Sub Committee for the Tri Town agreement met on July 15" via Zoom. They went page
by page and discussed areas that should be updated.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
¢ FLOOD INSURANCE ON PUMP STATIONS
Mr. Soto contacted our contact person at the insurance agency. She informed Mr. Soto that
she had been working with the former finance director regarding the evaluation of the pump
stations. She will be in touch in a couple of weeks with a full report.
¢ Policy No. 3014 Well and Secondary Meters
Mr. Soto explained how the new policy would work and if approved would send letter to
residents to let them know of the change in policy.
MOTION made by Mr. Negri to accept the new Policy No. 3014 regarding Well and
Secondary Meters, Mr. Kirkman seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
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Waterford Utility Commission
July 21, 2020
NEW BUSINESS
e® Extension on Evoqua Contract
Mr. Bartelli has been in contact with our sales representative for Evoqua that provide chemicals
for odor control. Evoqua is willing to extend our contract and keep our current pricing for an additional
year.
MOTION made by Mr. Kirkman to extend the current Evoqua contract for an additional year,
seconded by Mr. Valentini.
VOTE Passed
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT
Report was not ready but will be e-mailed to Commission when available.
CORRESPONDENCE
None
PLANS REVIEW
None
PERSONNEL
¢ There are three candidates being interviewed this week for the Sewer Tech ! position.
¢ Mr. Soto is working with Human Resources for the advertisement of the Operator position.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
MOTION made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn. Mr. Kirkman seconded.
VOTE The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy L. Windle
Recording Secretary
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