Board of Selectman Regular Meeting Materials (linked)

MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN SPECIAL MEETING
June 29, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by Board of Selectmen : in
accordance with CGS 7-83) a
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Members Present: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectwoman Jody Nazarchykeand ;
Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia
1. Call to Order & Roll Call- First Selectman Brule called the meeting to
order at 5:01pm.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
' 2. Amended Motion-Finance Department Waiver- Otis Elevator Renovations:
To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett, Purchasing
Agent on behalf of the Public Works Department, to approve a Bid Waiver to
Otis Elevator Company. in the amount of $249,965. Line Item 20511-57874
Elevator Recondition Town Hall and Youth & F. amily Services, Signature of
the First Selectman to be contingent upon the review of Town Counsel.
Discussion: First Selectman Rob Brule notified the Board
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
‘3. Finance Department Bid AWARD- Custodial Services for General
Government Buildings #22-131: To consider and act on a recommendation
from Rawle Dummett, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Public Works
Department to approve a Bid Award to Building One Facility in the amount of
$84,000 (year one), $89,880 (year two) and $96,171 (year three). Funds would
be available from line item #10111-52040, Service Contracts and Repairs.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0 ,
4. Finance Department Bid AWARD- Transfer Station Scale Replacement #22-
133: To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Public Works Department to approve a Bid

Award to Fairbanks Scales in the amount of $83,690. Funds would be available
from line item #33022-55891. T. Station Scale and Scale House.
5. Finance- To consider and act on the following request for an Inter-
Department Transfers from the Director of Finance, Kim Allen, in the
amount of $68,901.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
6. Appointments and Resignations: NONE
"7. Consent Agenda
8a. Tax refund-NONE
8b. May 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes-APPROVED
8e. May 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes-APPROVED
$d. June 7, 2022 Meeting Minutes-APPROVED
8e. *Minutes Correction* Sabilia motion to approve the
minutes with correction of item #5 on the agenda, line item
correction from 20511-57877 to be line item 20530-57877, per
the request of the Finance Department, seconded by Ms. Nazarchyk,
June 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes-APPROVED
13. Adjournment- was made by Ms. Nazarchyk and seconded by Ms.
Sabilia to adjourn at 5:25 pm. VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Dupointe
Recording Secretary

MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING
July 5, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by Board of Selectmen inst
accordance with CGS 7-83) “S
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Members Present: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectwoman Jody Nazarchyl 7
and Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia
1. Call to Order & Roll Call-- First Selectman Brule called the meeting to
order at 5:01pm.
2. Call to Order & Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4, Public Comment:
MOTION made by Sabilia to lift Motion #5 from the table from the Board of
Selectmen Regular Meeting on June 7, 2022. VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:1-2 (Nazarchyk and Sabilia) ;
5, Finance Department Bid AWARD- Comprehensive Banking Services #22-
101: To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett,
Purchasing Agent in conjunction with the Finance Director Kim Allen, to
approve a Bid Award to People’s Bank United. (Motion remained tabled until
the next regular Board of Selectmen Meeting)
MOTION made by Brule to removed agenda item # 6 due to etror, seconded by Sabilia,
VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous VOTE:3-0
6. *Agenda Item Removed* Finance Department Bid AWARD- Preventative
Maintenance and Service for Town-Wide Generators #22-118: To consider
and act on arecommendation from Rawle Dummett, Purchasing Agent on
behalf of the Utility Commission, to approve the Bid Award to Action Air
Systems for $54,900 (year one and two).

7. Finance Department Bid AWARD- HVAC Repairs, Maintenance and On-
Call Services #22-111: To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle
Dummett, Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Public Works Department, to
approve the Bid Award to Northeast Generator of CT Inc.
MOTION made by Brule to amend agenda item #7, seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN
FAVOR: unanimous VOTE:3-0
Finance Department Bid AWARD- HVAC Repairs, Maintenance and On-
Call Services #22-111: To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle
Dummett, Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Utility Commission to approve
the Bid Award to Action Air Sytems for $54,900 (year one and two).
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:3-0
8. Police Department- To consider and act on the following request for a FY22
In Series Transfer from the Police Chief, Marc Balestracci, in the amount
of $15,000.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
9. Public Works- To consider and act onthe following request for a FY22 In
Series Transfer from the Director of Public Work, Gary Schneider, in the
amount of $58,558.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
10.Fire Services- To consider and act on the following request for a FY22 In .
Series Transfer from the Director of Fire Services, Michael Howley, in the
amount of $76,917.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
11.Fire Services- To consider and act on the following request for a FY22 Out of
Series Transfer from the Director of Fire Services, Michael Howley, in the
amount of $12,500.

MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
{2. Town Clerk- To consider and act on the following request for a FY22 In
Series Transfer from the Town Clerk, David Campo, in the amount of $2,303.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
13.Senior Services- To consider and act on the following request for a FY22 In
Series Transfer from the Director of Senior Services, Dani Gorman, in the
amount of $1,800.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
14.Human Resources- To consider and act on the following request for a FY22 In
Series Transfer from the Director of Human Services, Christine Walters, in
the amount of $1,730.33.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
15. Appointments and Resignations:
15a. To consider and act on the appointment of Jerry Porter to the
Waterford Shellfish Commission as an alternate to fill the term of
5/18/2021 to 5/17/2023.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
15b. To consider and act on the appointment of one member of the Board of
Selectmen to the Ad Hoc Energy Task Force Committee, Jody Nazarchyk.
MOTION by Brule, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous
VOTE:3-0
16. New Business:
16a. Save the date flyers for the Waterford Music Night on 8/12 and the
Parade on 8/13/22.

16b. School Supply Drive scheduled for 8/6 10a-12p.
16c. Service is scheduled Saturday for previous Public Works Director Kristen
Zawacki.
16d. Sabilia requested an update from the Director of Finance of the Fire
Services overtime hours and overall cost for the next Board of Selectmen
Meeting.
17. Correspondence:
17a. American Rescue Funds Quarterly Report
18. Consent Agenda
; 18a. Tax refund-N/A
18b. June 29, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes-TABLE
19. Adjournment-- was made by Ms. Nazarchyk and seconded by Ms.
Sabilia to adjourn at 5:51pm. VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Respectfully Submitted,
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Cindy Dupointe
' Recording Secretary

MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING
July 19, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by Board of Selectmen, in
accordance with CGS 7-83) a =
Members Present: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectwoman sy Navdichy
and (Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia absent) i
1.
Call to Order & Roll Call- First Selectman Brule called he
order at 5:00pm,
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment: Chelsea Groton Bank and Waterford Resident-
Harry Colonis, Michael Buscetto in support of Chelsea Groton Bank, and
Jennifer Keatley in support of Chelsea Groton Bank.
Finance Department Bid AWARD- On Call Civic Engineering and
Surveyor Services #22-113: To consider and act on a recommendation from
Rawle Dummett, on behalf of Public Works and the Planning Department to
the following most qualified bidders, Barton and Loguidice LLC, Lenard
Engineering Inc, and SLR Consulting Inc.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
5,
Finance Department Bid AWARD- Public Safety Roof Replacement #22-
132: To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett, on
behalf of Public Works to award the bid to Bay Restoration, LLC in the
amount of $170,000. Funds will be available in line #20511-57872 PS Bldg,
Roof, HVAC,
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR
with amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0

6. Finance Department Bid Waiver- Phazzer Enforcement Tasers- To
consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett, on behalf of
Police Department to seek approval for a Bid Waiver for the purchase of
Phazzer Enforcer Tasers, in the amount of $29,345. Funds will be available
in line #32923-55899 Electronic Control Weapon Transition.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
7. Police Department: To consider and act on the following request an
additional appropriation from the Police Chief, Mare Belastracci, in the
amount of $775 to increase the funding for approved CIP project De-
escalation and Communication Technology (account 32923-55898).
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
8. Finance Department- To consider and act on the following request for a
FY22 Out of Series Transfer Inter-Department Transfer from the Director
of Finance, Kim Allen, in the amount of $187,326.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR
with amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
9. Finance Department- To consider and act on the following request for a
FY22 Out of Series Transfer from the Director of Finance, Kim Allen, in
the amount of $29,478.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
10.Finance Department- To consider and act on the following request for a
FY22 In Series Transfer from the Director of Finance, Kim Allen, in the
amount of $14,920.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0

I1. Finance Department- To consider and act on the following request for a
FY22 In Series Transfer from the Director of Finance, Kim Allen, in the
amount of $170,000.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
12, Finance Department- To consider and act on the recommendation from the
Director of Finance, Kim Allen to untable the Finance Department Bid AWARD-
Comprehensive Banking Services #22-101 from the July 5, 2022 Board of
Selectmen Meeting.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
13, Finance Department Bid AWARD- Comprehensive Banking Services #22-
101-To consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett,
Purchasing Agent in conjunction with the Finance Director Kim Allen, to
approve a Bid Award to People’s Bank United.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
14. Appointments and Resignations:
14a. To accept Jessica Patterson resignation from the Conservation
Commission effective July 8, 2022.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
15, New Business:
15a. Emergency Management-To consider and act on a recommendation
- from the Emergency Management Director, Steve Sinagra to pursue the
current vendor ITS, to provide alarm system monitoring for the Town of
Waterford.

MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Brule, VOTING IN FAVOR with
amendments: unanimous VOTE:2-0
16. Correspondence:
16a. Tali Soto Retirement Invitation
16b. Municipal Complex Letter from Kenneth Kirkman to the RTM
16c. Fire Services overtime hours and earnings from 7/01/21-3/31/22 and
4/1/22-6/30/22
16d. The Town in Conjunction with the Board of Education will be
facilitating a drill at Quaker Hill in the beginning of August.
17. Consent Agenda
17a. Tax Refund- $1,495.6-APPROVED
18. Adjournment- was made by Ms. Nazarchyk and seconded by Brule
to adjourn at 5:56pm. VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:2-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Dupointe
Recording Secretary

MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN SPECTAL MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2022
4:30 PM,
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be Signed by Board of Selectmen in
accordance with CGS 7-83)
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Public Comment:
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VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0 .
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Dupoirfe
Recording Secretary


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MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
August 16, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Waterford Town Hail (Appleby Room)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by Board of Selectmen in
accordance with CGS7-83)
Members Present: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectwoman Jody Nezarohf ant :
Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia
at 5:00pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment: Helen Kwasniewski requested the Board of Selectmen to nat
approve the Tax abatement for Twin Havens.
4, Finance Department: To consider and act on a request from Twin Haven,
Inc., of 36 Mary Street, Waterford, for a five (5) year extension of its
November 2, 2011 Tax Abatement Agreement commencing August 31, 2022 to
August 31, 2027.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
5. Public Works: To consider and act on a request for an additional
appropriation from the Public Works Director, Gary Schneider in the amount of
$38,500 to complete the required work for the Cohanzie tanks, line item 33021-
55897.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0

6. Police Department: To consider and act on a request for an additional
appropriation from the Chief of Police, Mare Balestracci in the amount of
$2,496 for the Cell Bench Safety Overlay, due to increased cost of materials.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
. Finance Department: To consider and act on the following request for an
Inter-Department Out Series Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim
Allen, in the amount of $46,392.
Motion made by Sabilia to Amended agenda item #7 and seconded by Ms.
Nazarchyk VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Finance Department: To consider and act on the following request for an
Inter-Department Out Series Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim
Allen, in the amount of $46,392 to be taken out of the FY23 budget to cover
combined additional custodial cost for the community center building, due
to a retirement.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
. Assessor: To consider and act on the following request for an Out Series
Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim Allen, in the amount of $25,000.
Motion made by Sabilia to Amended agenda item #8 and seconded by Ms.
Nazarchyk VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Assessor: To consider and act on the following request for an Out Series
Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim Allen, in the amount of $25,000 to
be taken from FY23, funds will be taken from the administration line and
placed into the professional fees line to cover consultant fees.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
. New Business:
9a. Parade debriefing meeting will be scheduled within the next few weeks.

10. Correspondence:
10a. Waterford Rise email received on 8/4/2022
10b. Elizabeth B. Ritter, Chair, Waterford Ethics Commission-Email
received on August 2, 2022
11. Appointments and Resignations: N/A
12. Consent Agenda
12a. Tax refund in the amount of $20,144.83-Approve
13. Adjournment- was made by Ms, Nazarchyk and seconded by Ms. Sabilia to
adjourn at 5:56pm. VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
_. Respectfully Submitted,fp
Recording Secretary
- Cindy Dupointe

August 2, 2022
Robert Brule, First Selectman
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06375
Dear Rob,
At the most recent meeting of the Ethics Commission, on July 5th, there was considerable
discussion of the missed opportunity for Commission members to attend the June 29th
presentation on Principles of Engagement. Members felt this was a presentation that would
have been of value ta our work as well as an expression of a greater town-wide commitment to
community engagement. No one from the Commission was able to attend because of the
limited, short advance notice of the event, although several members indicated they could have
done so if given a reasonable notice.
Members asked that | contact you with several thoughts.
First, if at all possible, we would appreciate information if the session is available on-line or was
tecarded so we could catch up. Will there be a follow-up opportunity? If so, please advise so
we can be sure to attend.
Second, better notification and a longer lead time would be very much appreciated. Apparently
this was “publicized” via Facebook, and some of us do not have Facebook accounts and were
unaware. Facebook js not a reliable community-wide tool for notifications of Town business, A
flier was eventually farwarded to me by a Commission member and | was able to distribute it to
the others, but only at the last minute. A direct-to-members email notification would have been
helpful, especially if sent early in the month. ’
| understand this event was the result of a grant from the Community Foundation awarded last
year as pari of their effort to promote greater community-wide communications and discussion,
worthy and necessary goals for lacal governments. Hopefully there will be future opportunities
for the Commission to participate.
Thank you for your attention.
Elizabeth B. Ritter
Chair, Waterford Ethics Commission
24 Old Mill Road
Quaker Hill, CT 06375

AUGUST 8, 2022
4:30 P.M,
' Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment:
4, First Selectman’s Office- To consider and act Upon a request by St Paul
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Church for use of town/school Property for a banner regarding a co i
event and to commence discussions about a process for evaluating such
request in the future, ;
5. Adjournment.- was made by Ms,
Sabilia to adjourn at 4:56pm. VOTING IN FAVOR.
Res ectfully Submitted,
Cindy Dupoirfte
_ Recording Secretary


MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
August 16, 2022
5:00 P.M.
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by Board of Selectmen in
accordance with CGS7-83)
Members Present: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectwoman Jody Nazarchyl
Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia
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_ _ 1. Call to Order & Roll Call- First Selectman Brule called the meeting tgjorde Ez
at 5:00pm. “
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment: Helen Kwasniewsk! requested the Board of Selectmen to not
approve the Tax abatement for Twin Havens.
4. Finance Department: To consider and act on a request from Twin Haven,
Inc., of 36 Mary Street, Waterford, for a five (5) year extension of ifs
November 2, 2011 Tax Abatement Agreement commencing August 31, 2022 to
August 31, 2027.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
5, Public Works: To consider and act on a request for an additional
appropriation from the Public Works Director, Gary Schneider in the amount of
$38,500 to complete the required work for the Cohanzie tanks, line item 33021-
55897.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0

6. Police Department: To consider and act on a request for an additional
appropriation from the Chief of Police, Mare Balestracci in the amount of
$2,496 for the Cell Bench Safety Overlay, due to increased cost of materials.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
. Finance Department: To consider and act on the following request for an
Inter-Department Out Series Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim
Allen, in the amount of $46,392.
Motion made by Sabilia to Amended agenda item #7 and seconded by Ms.
Nazarchyk VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Finance Department: To consider and act on the following request for an
' Tnter-Department Out Series Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim
Allen, in the amount of $46,392 to be taken out of the FY23 budget to cover
combined additional custodial cost for the community center building, due
to a retirement.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
. Assessor: To consider and act on the following request for an Out Series
Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim Allen, in the amount of $25,000.
Motion made by Sabilia to Amended agenda item #8 and seconded by Ms.
Nazarchyk VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Assessor: To consider and act on the following request for an Out Series
Transfer from the Finance Director, Kim Allen, in the amount of $25,000 to
be taken from FY23, funds will be taken from the administration line and
placed into the professional fees line to cover consultant fees.
MOTION by Nazarchyk, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR:
unanimous VOTE:3-0
. New Business:
9a. Parade debriefing meeting will be scheduled within the next few weeks.

a 10. Correspondence:
‘ 10a. Waterford Rise email received on 8/4/2022
10b. Elizabeth B. Ritter, Chair, Waterford Ethics Commission-Email
received on August 2, 2022
11. Appointments and Resignations: N/A
12. Consent Agenda .
12a. Tax refund in the amount of $20,144.83-Approved
13. Adjournment- was made by Ms. Nazarchyk and seconded by Ms. Sabilia to
adjourn at 5:56pm. VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0
Respectfully Submitted,
- Cindy Dupointe
Recording Secretary

August 2, 2022
Robert Brule, First Selectman
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road .
Waterford, CT 06375 L
Dear Rob,
At the most recent meeting of the Ethics Commission, on July 5th, there was considerable
discussion of the missed opportunity for Commission members to attend the June 29th
presentation on Principles of Engagement. Members felt this was a presentation that would
have been of value to our work as well as an expression of a greater town-wide commitment to
community engagement. No one from the Commission was able to attend because of the
limited, short advance notice of the event, although several members indicated they could have
done so if given a reasonable notice.
Members asked that | contact you with several thoughts.
First, if at all possible, we would appreciate information if the session is available on-line or was
recorded so we could catch up. Will there be a follow-up opportunity? If so, please advise so
we can be sure to attend.
Second, better notification and a longer lead time would be very much appreciated. Apparently
this was “publicized” via Facebook, and some of us do not have Facebook accounts and were
unaware. Facebook is not a reliable community-wide tool for notificatians of Town business. A
flier was eventually forwarded to me by a Commission member and | was able to distribute it to
the others, but only at the last minute. A direct-to-members email notification would have been
helpful, especially if sent early in the month.
| understand this event was the result of a grant from the Community Foundation awarded last
year as part of their effort to promote greater community-wide communications and discussion,
worthy and necessary goals for lacal governments. Hopefully there will be future opportunities
for the Commission to participate.
Thank you for your attention.
Elizabeth B. Ritter
Chair, Waterford Ethics Commission
24 Old Mill Road
Quaker Hill, CT 06375