Utility Commission - Minutes - 11/16/2021

WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION 
 
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 
 
DATE:  
 
November 16, 2021 
 
PLACE:  
 
1000 Hartford Turnpike 
 
PRESIDING: 
 
Chairman Ken Kirkman 
 
MEMBERS PRESENT: 
Peter Green, Steve Negri, and Ray Valentini  
 
ALSO PRESENT: 
J.Robert Tuneski, Finance Liaison 
 
 Staff: Neftali Soto-Chief Engineer and Jim Bartelli-Assistant Director 
 
 
 
 
Chairman Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM  
 
 
CITIZEN SESSION 
The residents of 11 Burlake Road presented their case of a broken garden hose that flooded their yard.  
They were seeking relief on their sewer bill.  The Commission had a discussion on how to act on this 
matter. 
 
 
MOTION 
made by Mr. Negri to deny the request for relief due to not enough evidence,  
 
 
 
seconded by Mr. Valentini. 
 
 
VOTE 
 
Yes-2, Oppose-1 Passed 
 
After the residents left more discussion was ensued on the policy and how to be able to preserve the 
right of discretion when needed. 
 
 
MOTION  
made by Mr. Negri to amend the previous motion to accept documents as  
 
 
 
provided by the residents of Burlake Road and adjust their bill to the highest bill  
 
 
 
in the last five years, seconded by Mr. Green 
 
 
VOTE 
 
Passed 
 
The Office Coordinator will notify the residents of this decision. 
 
SECRETARY’S REPORT 
 
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Negri to approve the Minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting, 
Mr. Valentini seconded. 
 
VOTE 
The motion passed.  
 

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BILLING ADJUSTMENTS 
 
The Commission reviewed the October adjustments. The adjustment report will be kept in the 
office for review.  
 
 
 
EXPENDITURES 
 
MOTION 
made by Mr. Negri to approve November 2021 bill list, Mr. Valentini seconded. 
 
VOTE 
The motion passed unanimously. 
 
 
 
OLD BUSINESS – REPORTS & UPDATES  
 
• 
FINANCIALS – WW FUND REVENUES/EXPENDITURES REPORT 
The financials were reviewed.  
  
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MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REHAB – STATUS UPDATE 
CO has been issued for the building.  The Open House was very well attended and successful. 
 
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COLLECTIONS-UPDATE 
Mr. Soto will forward collection report to the Commission when received. 
 
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TRI TOWN AGREEMENT 
 
Mr.  Soto had a conversation with East Lyme and Mr. Bragaw has no problem with the revisions 
 
so far. 
 
• 
American Rescue Plan 
 
Mr. Soto gave an update on where the department was in the different projects using the 
 
American Rescue Funds.   Also, he stated that all projects must be finished by FY 2026.  This 
 
should not be an issue for our department. 
 
 
UNFINISHED BUSINESS –  
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Flood Insurance 
 
Mr. Soto reported that our insurance agent was able to find affordable coverage for our flood 
 
insurance policies.  The savings between two polices was $64,269.00. 
 
 
NEW BUSINESS  
FY 2023-27 Capital Improvements Plan- 

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The plan has been submitted to the Town Hall for review before going to the different boards for 
approval.  Mr. Soto did a quick review of some of the items being requested. 
 
WATER-VEOLIA REPORT 
Report was reviewed and discussed. 
 
PLANS REVIEW 
No plans to review 
 
PERSONNEL 
There is a full staff and no issues to report. 
 
ADJOURNMENT 
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 
 
 
MOTION 
made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn.  Mr. Negri seconded. 
 
 
 
VOTE 
 
The motion passed unanimously. 
 
 
 
Respectfully submitted, 
 
Amy L. Windle 
Recording Secretary