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. Pledge of Allegiance
» Roll Call
. To consider and act upon the minutes of the August 3, 2020 Regular Meeting
and the August 24, 2020 Special Meeting.
. Correspondence
Public Comment
Committee reports and referrals
Appointee & Liaison updates
Transaction of Business on the Call;
1. To consider and act upon a donation from the Waterford Parks
Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $14,000.
2. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $10,347.50 from Undesignated
Fund Balance #205-31520 to project #20537-57824 Waterford Beach
Park Causeway for an outstanding invoice to close out the project.
3. Board of Education Budget Informational Workshop.
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4. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Public Protection &
Safety Standing Committee of the RTM to add to the Waterford Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2.36 - VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS INCENTIVE
PROGRAM. ‘
5. To Consider and act upon a recommendation from the Public Works,
Planning & Development Standing Committee of the RTM to amend the
Waterford Code of Ordinances, Chapters 2.20 and 2.58 enabling the
facilities manager position to be moved from Planning. Department to the
Public Works Department.
6. To Consider and act upon a recommendation from the Public Works,
Planning & Development Standing Committee, pending the outcome of its
September 30, 2020 Public Hearing, to remove Chapter 15.26 — Blighted
_ Premises from the Waterford Code of Ordinances.
7. To consider and act upon a vacancy on the Police Commission due to the
resignation of William Auwood. (08/05/2019 — 08/07/2023)
8. To consider and.act upon a motion to discuss strategy and/or negotiations
with respect to multiple collective bargaining units in executive session.
|. New Business
J. Adjournment

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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING .
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Regular Meeting
August 3, 2020
The August 3, 2020, Moderator Thomas Dembek called the Regular Meeting of the Representative Town
Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale, Timothy Condon, Thomas J. Dembek, Susan
Driscoll, Steven Elci, Timothy Floravant, Nick Gauthier, Paul Goldstein, Kathleen Kohl, David Lersch,
Richard Morgan Richard Muckle, Liam O'Leary, Theodore Olynciw, Sally Ritchie, Michael Rocchetti G21
P.M.}, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, Robert Swansen, Baird Welch-Collins.
ABSENT: April Cairns, Valerie Metivier, Miriam Furey-Wagner, 
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EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert Brule; Chair of the Board of Education Craig
Merriman; Chair of the Board of Finance Ronald R, Fedor; Selectman Elizabeth Sabilia.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Selectwoman Jody Nazarchyk.
ALSO PRESENT: Towii Clerk David 1. Campo; Town Attorney Robert Avena.
AGENDA ITEM C ~ June 1, 2020 Minutes
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Muckle, to accept the June 1, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes.
_ VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
AGENDA ITEM D — CORRESPONDENCE (See Attachments)
An item was received from Planning Director Abby Piersall entitled, “Proposed Changes to the
Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.08 Concerning the possession and drinking of alcoholic
beverages In town parks and recreation areas.
An Item was received from Planning Director Abby Piersall entitled, “Proposed changes to the Waterford
Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.6, Blighted Premises”
__ An Item was received from Town Attorney Rob Avena requesting an amendment to the Waterford Code
of Ordinances Chapter 2.5 — Ethics Commission.
Moderator Dembek stated issues would be discussed under New Business
AGENDA ITEM E - PUBLIC COMMENT (See Attachments)
Three items were received for public comment from the following: Mary Childs, Helen Kwasniewski,
Chris Venditti.
AGENDA ITEM F - COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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AGENDA ITEM G - LIAISON REPORTS
Thomas Dembek gave a brief update on the progress of the Municipal Complex.
Richard Muckte gave a brief update on the status of the Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee.
Danielle Steward-Gelinas gave a brief update on the status of the Education Committee.
AGENDA ITEM H — BUSINESS ON THE CALL
CALL (TEM 1 — Body Cameras
PRESENTATION: Chief of Police Brett Mahoney.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Colins, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an appropriation of $11,850 from the Contingency Ll# 10121-59010 to Capital Project
Account 32921-55864 (Body Cameras).
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous with one member abstaining. (Morgan)
CALL ITEM 2 — Revaluation
PRESENTATION: Assessor Paige Walton.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Collins, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an appropriation of $259,300 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Designated Ll# 20501-
57639 — (Revaluation).
VOTING IN FAVOR; Unanimous,
CALLITEM 3 —}T Learning Boards ~ End of Life
PRESENTATION: SOE Director of Finance Joseph Mancini.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Collins, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an appropriation of $155,287.42 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Designated Lli# 20560-
57822 ~ (IT Learning Boards ~ end of life), based upon its consistency with the Capital improvement
Plan.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALLITEM 4 —IT Virtual Desktop Main Processor
PRESENTATION: BOE Director of Finance Joseph Mancini.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Muckle, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for
an appropriation of $139,125 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Designated Li# 20560-57827 — (IT
Virtual Desktop Malin Processor), based upon its consistency with the Capital Improvement Plan.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous,
CALLITEM 5 ~- Replace DVR Security Camera
PRESENTATION: BOE Director of Finance Joseph Mancini, Information Technology Director Ed Crane.
MOTION by Steward Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance an appropriation of $30,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Designated Lift 20560-57308 —
(Replace DVR Security Camera), based upon its consistency with the Capital Improvement Plan.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
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CALL ITEM 6 ~AHEPA Tax Abatement
PRESENTATION: Town Attorney Rob Avena,
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Muckle, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Selectmen
to approve a request from AHEPA 250-H Inc, of 95 Clark Lane, Waterford, for a five (5) year extension of
their Tax Abatement agreement to end on June 24, 2024, together with two five (5) year options
thereafter.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 7 - Waterford Beach Park Improvements
PRESENTATION: Recreation and Parks Director Brian Flaherty.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Goldstein, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation of $150,000 from the FY21 Capital and Non-Recurring Designated L1#20537-57854
and be moved into account 20537-57781, for the Waterford Beach Park limprovements.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
MOTION by Olynciw, seconded by Goldstein, to designate the approved $150,000 as emergency
legislation allowing the town to forgo the 15 day walting period,
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 8 — School Security
PRESENTATION: BOE Director of Finance Joseph Mancini, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Giard.
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Goldstein, to approve a recommendation fram the Board of
Finance for an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital and Non-Recurring Designated Ll# 20560-
57842 — (School Securlty), based upon its consistency with the Capital Improvement Plan.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION by Condon, seconded by Attanasio, to move the subject “Proposed Changes to the Waterford
Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.08 Concerning the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages in
town parks and recreation areas” to the Public Health, Recreation & Environment Standing Committee
of the RTM. .
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous. .
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Condon, to move the subject “Proposed changes to the Waterford
Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.6, Blighted Premises” ta the Public Works, Planning and Development
Standing Committee of the RTM.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Collins, to move the subject of amendment to the Waterford
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.5 — Ethics Commission. :
to the Legistation and Administration Standing Committee of the RTM.
VOTING IN FAVOR; Unanimous.
MOTION by Olynciw, seconded by Welch-Collins, to move the subjects cited in the letter received for
Public Comment from Chris Venditti to the Public Protection and safety Standing Committee of the RTM.
VOTING JN FAVOR: Unanimous.
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MOTION by Olynciw seconded by Welch-Collins to amend the motion to recommend to the Public
Protection and Safety Standing Committee to research the use of an Ad Hoc Committee to study the
issue.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
Town Attorney Avena notified the bady there may be a need for a special meeting later in August or
early September in regards toa roof at The Eugene O'Neil Theater Barn.
RTM Member Driscoll reminded BOE officials that quarterly financials are due. Superintendent Giard
said they are available and will be sent to the members.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Goldstein, to adjourn at 8:34 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous. .
Respectfully Submitted,
David L. Campo, Caen pp
Waterford Town Clerk
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Thomas Dembek, Moderator, Waterford Representative Town Meeting
FROM: Abby Y, Piersall, AICP, Director of Planning and Development
DATE: July 21, 2020.
TITLE: Proposed Changes to the Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.08 Concerning the
possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages in town parks and recreation areas,
This request is to consider the potential to allow the possession or drinking of alcoholic beverages at
recreational facilities during special events approved by the Board of Selectmen, Alcohol is currently
prohibited at Town facilities. This change would enable events such as concerts, fundraisers, or festivals
to include the sale and consumption of beer or wine, The change would not enable possession of alcohol
at school properties or on beaches.
Changing this Ordinance is a key step in reducing restrictions on the range of events that can be held on
town properties, The addition of carefully planned service of wine or beer can help broaden participation
in Waterford events and draw new attractions to Town. Enabling sanctioned alcohol consumption in
public places supports ongoing efforts increase the frequency and diversity of dynamic and vibrant events
in Waterford, Events like dinners at the historic Jordan Green, summer concerts at the Waterford Beach
Park, or craft beer and wine tasting at the Farmers Market could be permitted if the Ordinance is changed.
As proposed, the change would only allow beer and wine to be available as sanctioned on a case-by-case
basis by the Board of Selectmen.
Section 12.08.040 currently reads:
The possession or drinking of alcoholic beverages in any town park and recreational area,
including Waterford Beach, is prohibited.
Proposed language for 12,08.040 is:
The possession or drinking of alcoholic beverages in any town park and/or recreational
area is prohibited, except as provided below: .
A. Possession and drinking of beer and wine may be permitted at locations and times
as approved by the Board of Selectmen. In no case will the possession and drinking
of beer and wine be allowed on the sand or dunes of any beach. ~ :

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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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TO: Thomas Dembek, Moderator, Waterford Representative Town Meeting
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FROM: Abby Y. Piersall, AICP, Director of Planning and Development a)
DATE: July 21, 2020 ~
TITLE: Proposed Changes to the Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.6, Blighted Premises,
This request is to ask the Waterford Representative Town Meeting to consider the potential modifications
to the existing Blight Ordinance. The current Ordinance became effective in April of 2017. Since that
time, three individuals have held the position of Blight Enforcement Officer, and all have noted similar
concerns about certain elements of the Ordinance,
The intent of the Blight Ordinance was to provide the Town with a straightforward administrative tool to
address properties in poor condition. After working with the current Ordinance, several issues have arisen
that should be addressed. These include:
1. The structure and presentation of definitions and characterization of blight.
The Ordinance currently combines descriptions of blight with general definitions. These
- sections should be clearly separated to eliminate confusion about what constitutes blight.
2. The process limits the ability of the Blight Enforcement Officer to effectively work with residents
who will voluntarily comply, and can unintentionally lead to very high fines.
Under the existing ordinance, fines begin to accrue from the date the Officer sends a
Notice of Blight Violation, Procedurally, the Town receives a complaint and after an
inspection to verify the blighted condition of property, sends a violation notice in
accordance with the Ordinance. Many property owners will receive the notice and call the
Officer to create a blight abatement plan. If the owners fail to fully complete the plan in
the time specified, fines are calculated from the date of the original notice.
3. The property owner being cited for blight may appeal a decision of the Blight
Enforcement Officer, but thete is no mechanism in the Ordinance for the person making
the complaint to appeal.
‘The Blight Enforcement Officer makes a professional determination at the time
of the site inspection as to whether or not the property is blighted. Since 2017,
multiple cases have illustrated that persons making the complaint may not agree
with the Officer when a determination that blight is not present is found. Staff
suggests reviewing an option to create a committee that would set fines and
address any disagreement a complainer has with the decision of the Officer.

To remedy these issues, it is suggested that the Blight Ordinance be referred to committee for
further consideration and potential modifications, The Planning Director, Blight Enforcement
Officer, and Town Attorney are currently working on a draft of the Ordinance to present for
committee review. 
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From: Mary Childs <childsmm22@gmail.com>
Senti Tuesday, June 09, 2020 1:06 PM
To: David Campo; Mary Childs
Subject: public comment for RTM
Helio Mr. Campo, I would like to request that this message be shared as a public comment at the next meeting
and that the RTM members receive a copy of it,
To the Waterford RTM, My name is Mary Childs and I am writing to you as a parent of 4 children who live in
‘Waterford and as a resident of this town for a total of 37 years. I have recently sent letters to the Superintendent
of Schools and to the First Selectman and Selectwomen. As elected officials, you have a new call to accept.
While racism and actions that are meant to oppress others can be out loud, 1am asking you to consider looking
into other forms of oppression, These subtle offenses are within our community and our public systems.
At your recent meeting where final budgets were decided, it was clear that the Police Department was supported
as that budget was passed with no cuts and with relatively little comment or discussion. Equally clear was the
message to the town about it's youngest residents as the Board of Education budget was significantly cut. This
cut, while substantial, was not reopened for discussion. Understand that the message this chain of events sends
is that more value is being placed on our town department that punishes by protecting and serving versus a
department that educates, supports, and elevates our community.
What is the RTM doing to work on personal biases, justice reform, systemic racism, and other difficult but
necessary areas of work? You put our money where your mouth is and I would like to know what your next
steps are. We need to challenge the status quo in our community and I suggest that instead of giving nods to
budgets based on party-line consensus or past practice, you consider the positive impact that a budget will and
will not have for our entire community that continues to be more and more diverse. .
Thank you for your time. We all have work to do.
Sincerely, Mary Childs

Comment to RTM Meeting on August 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
_ From: Helen Kwasniewski
Item 6 To consider and act upon recommendation from the BOS to approve
request from AUEPA for a 5 year extension of their tax abatement.
I would like this board (RTM) to STRONGLY say NO to this 5 year extension
with 2 five year option.
The reason is: All SENIORS do not get a tax abatement break which we should!
Seniors have to make life choices like food vs medication vs paying taxes vs power
bill, Seniors have a life style that they are accustom to or want but don’t have. The
way that the Town of Waterford is going and giving certain groups special or
preferred status we will be bankrupt or with high mill rates which we cannot afford
either. I strongly believe that AHEPA which is own by the Greek Church can
afford they taxes and should support the community that they are in.
Waterford Senior Services provide there van(s) to AHEPA at no cost to them but a
huge added expense to the town. ,
Please do the right thing and REFUSE this tax abatement.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Helen Kwasniewski

Christopher Venditti
443 Sipple St.
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Rob Brule
First Selectrnaan
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
I’m writing you today with a few concerns that [ have regarding public safety within the
Town of Waterford. As of now, | have not resided in town for about 7 years due to Active Duty
Military orders, but | do stil! pay property taxes, and | keep a special interest in local issues
because many of my family members are residents (mother, sister, nieces, and nephews).
The first topic | would like to bring up is the overall lack of fire protection within the
Town. | have a unique perspective on this Issue because I’ve been a member of Waterford Fire
Engine Co.1 since 2009 but have not lived in town since 2013. I don’t believe anyone can deny
that the number of incidents the town fire services respond to Is decreasing, but we can all
agree that volunteer participation is at an all-time low. it’s my understanding that more fulltime
professional firefighters have been added to the payroll in recent years, and the stations and
hours they work has been restructured. With that In mind, | find it very interesting that the
town thought it was acceptable to have no fire coverage from 0200-0600 daily. If there’s
anything that being an Infantryman in the United States Marine Corps has taught me, it’s that
you cannot predict when you'll need to be ready to fight and work you schedule around that,
but rather you need to maintain the highest state of readiness possible. | feel we as a Town are
lacking here.
Just last year on October 22, 2019 at 0445 a town resident had his life cut short due to
this lack of fire protection. The incident took place less than 1 mile from Waterford Fire Engine
Co.1. The first piece of fire apparatus was driven by the bunkman, and he could not adequately
perform the initial functions of being the first due piece by himself.
These functions include:
* Scene size up — Confirm or deny initlal reports of fire, confirm location of
fire, confirm location of water supply, position the vehicle in an
advantageous location for its function, confirm or deny if anyone is
present j in the structure, identify entry and exit points, identify locations
of possible victims, *ensure adéquate resources are on the way*, direct .
those resources until an INCIDENT COMMANDER assumes the role.
e Initial entry and search —search for fire and victims
e Initial fire attacks - advance the first hose line and attack the fire.

All of these functions should be taking place nearly simultaneously, but you tell
me how long it would take you, BY YOURSELF. Now put yourself in the shoes of
the homeowner who’s being overcome by smoke and heat. We cannot afford to
put that much stress on our firefighters and our residents due to a lack of
manpower. We are making an already bad situation worse.
| bring this up because even though we are staffing 2 firefighters in town from 0200-
0600 currently, it’s not enough. These hours are also not part of their contract so theoretically
they could be cut at any time. | challenge you as the First Selectman to answer this question- Is
the reason for not having better fire protection money, or a lack of understanding? The
Waterford Police Department has been advertising a string of car break-ins on their Facebook
page for what feels like months now, which is a great way to remind residents to lock their
doors. But does a large amount of car break-ins mean we add 2 additional officers to an
overnight shift on overtime? Is the cost worth the benefit? Are you farniliar with the Kansas City
Preventative Patrol Experiment? This was a year-long study conducted by the Kansas City,
Missouri Police Department to see If they could make a correlation between visible police
presence and crime, and fear of crime. The conclusion was that whether the city was having
police proactively patrolling an area or staying out until called in (reactive patrolling) had
significant effect on burglaries, auto thefts, larcenies, robberies, and vandalism — crimes
traditionally thought to be deterrable. 7
| say all of that to say this, if we as a town are willing to ADD 2 officers to a shift due to
car break ins (property damage and stolen goods) which is proven to not stop the crime, how
many more CITIZENS need to DIE for us to add adequate fire protection for the overnight
hours?
The concerning thing for me is that this lack of regard for residents when it comes to fire
protection isn’t a one-time thing in Town. tn fact, it’s starting to become normal, which is not
acceptable.
_ Next | would like to talk about what it means to have leadership present. The Police
department is staffed to have a Sergeant on every shift. Why is that? ’m sure your answer will
have something to do with having a high level of accountability at all times and degree of
tactical expertise ready to respond to any situation at a moments notice. Is the fire service any
different? Not only do they never have leadership present (Waterford Fire Engine Co.1 hasn't
had a fire officer (leader) respond to an emergency call since October 2019), but now the
firefighters are forced to make up for this by using manpower needed elsewhere on the
fireground. Referencing back to my initial functions on the fireground, the following should be
handled by the incident commander - Confirm or deny initial reports of fire, confirm location of
fire, confirm location of water supply, confirm or deny If anyone is present in the structure,
identify entry and exit points, identify locations of possible victims, *ensure adequate resources
are on the way*, direct those resources In, send necessary notifications to dispatch.
- Why does the Police Department get leadership and the Fire Department gets
Volunteers who don’t have to have the same level of training as the firemen they “lead”
{we use that term loosely)?
- Why do you think It’s ok to let a failing system continue to fall?
- Have you ever coached a team without captains?

In closing, | have many issues with the way tax dollars are being spent, particularly when it
comes to public safety. My mother, sister, brother-in-law, three nieces and nephews live in
town, and | fear if something were to happen in their home that at least one of them is liable to
not make [t out, I’ve already instructed them to give the address for our neighbors up road who
live in the City of New London if something happens because they'll respond with an 16 man’
crew within minutes (made up of 42 firefighters, 3 lieutenants*, and a battalion chief*}. The
same crew that has bailed Waterford out recently for their lack of manpower. Offering $7 per
call will not make these “volunteers” just appear, and if it does, they won’t be better trained
than the professional firefighters. | look forward to hearing from you, Mr. Selectman, as well as
a representative from the Towns Public Protection and Safety Committee. | can send a hard
copy of this email if needed.

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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
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Special Meeting
August 24, 2020
The August 24, 2020, Special Meeting of the Representative Town Meeting was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by Moderator Thomas Dembek.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Jennifer Bracciale, April Cairns, Timothy Condon, Thomas J. Dembek, Susan
Driscoll, Steven Elci, Timothy Fioravanti, Miriam Furey-Wagner, Nick Gauthier, Paul Goldstein, Kathleen
Kohl, David Lersch, Valerie Metivier, Richard Morgan, Richard Muckle, Liam O'Leary, Theodore Olynciw,
Sally Ritchie, Michael Rocchetti, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, Baird Welch-Collins.
ABSENT: Mike Bono, Robert Swansen.
£X-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert Brule.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Selectwoman Jody Nazarchyk; Selectman Elizabeth Sabilia; Chair of the
Board of Education Craig Merriman; Chair of the Board of Finance Ronald R. Fedor.
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L. Campo; Town Attorney Robert Avena.
AGENDA [TEM D — CORRESPONDENCE (See Attachments)
An item was received from Quaker Hill Resident Kevin Ziolkovski
CALL ITEM 4 — Eugene O'Neill Roof Replacement
PRESENTATION: Facllitles Manager David Garside ;
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Muckle, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for
an appropriation In the amount of $65,000 for a new roof at the Eugene O'Neill Theater — funds to be
appropriated from the CNR undesignated fund balance account number 205-31520. a
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MOTION by Furey-Wagner, seconded by Muckle, to designate the above appropriation as an
“emergency” due to the unpredictable weather patterns this time of year and waive the 15-day waiting
period.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
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VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
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David Campo
From: dugbysummittrail@aol.com
Sent: * Friday, August 21, 2020 5:40 AM
To: First Selectman
Ce: Kathleen Peterson; David Campo
Subject: What is happening in Quaker Hill?
Dear Mr. Brule,
(Ms. Peterson - | formally request copies of this communication be forwarded to all Board of Selectman members)
(Mr. Campo - | formally request copies of this communication be forwarded to all Representative Town Meeting Members
and.all Board of Finance members)
On Thuisday, August 20, 2020 | was forwarded a social media message written by Town of Waterford Director of Fire
Services Bruce Miller in what appears to be a request from you. It was an interesting tead, to say the least. :
First, to the point.that Mr. Miller makes about part-time employees working from the Quaker Hill Fire Station. If Mr. Miller's
statement is correct, could you forvard me a copy of the document that he sent to Chief Ukleja? The Town must have
sent us something in writing to let us know that the Town, as tenants of our property, would be ceasing to use our property
effective on a certain date; correct? | am sure the Town would not want to be held liable for damage to our property
caused by one of it's employees after the date the Town was no longer going to be a tenant; correct?
Second, the confusing issue of what the Town of Waterford, or is it Mr. Milter, is really doing in the Quaker Hill Fire
Station. In June of 2020, Town of Waterford part-time firefighters attempted to sign-up for shifts at the Quaker Hill Fire
Station only to be informed by Mr. Miller that there were going to be no more shifts there, and those hours had been
transferred to shifts at the Cohanzie Fire Station. Again, where was the notice to the owners of the property, the Quaker
Hill Fire Company Incorporated, that the Town of Waterford was no longer going to be a tenant of our property? Please
forward me a copy of that notice. Since the Town of Waterford through Mr. Miller contends that the Town always intended
to end using the Quaker Hill Fire Station effective July 1, 2020, and that we as Officers of the department are misleading
them, why does the Town of Waterford continue to send it's employees to our property to work?
Third, Mr, Miller makes a statement that we are misleading the members of our community by not telling them that there is
anew contract being signed between the Town of Waterford and the five independent fire companies and/or fire
departments that currently exist in the Town of Waterford. | would like a copy of a draft version of each contract, which |
know you will deny that you have to provide me, so | will settle for a draft copy of the supposed contract between the
Town of Waterford and the Quaker Hill Fire Company Incorporated, which as the Assistant Deputy Chief of the Company |
would be entitled to. I would also like a copy of the signed Ground Rules established between the Town of Waterford and
the Quaker Hill Fire Company Incorporated pertaining to the negotiations of this contract, a list of the dates that -
negotiating sessions took place, the names of people in attendance at these sessions, and who the people in attendance
represented.
Fourth, Mr, Miller on behalf of the Town of Waterford refers to the creation of the Town of Waterford Fire
Department. According to the Connecticut General Statutes, no municipality may create a fire department on top of an
existing volunteer fire service organization without a pre-existing written agreement between the parties that details
indemnification / renumeration of.the volunteer organization. | would like a copy of the written agreement between the
Town of Waterford and the Quaker Hill Fire Company Incérporated. | don't seem to have a copy of that agreement for
some reason, but | do have in my notes from the multiple Public Safety and Protection committee meetings that | attended
that Town Attorney Robert Aveena stated, repeatedly, that "g new agreement” would have to be made with each
organization before the ordinance could be enacted, Again, | would like a copy of that “new agreement” between the
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Town of Waterford and the Quaker Hill Fire Company incorporated so that | may share it with the members of the
communtly that I serve.
Please send the information as requested fo any of the locations listed below.
Thank you
Kevin M. Ziolkovskl
E-mail: DugBySummitTrail@aol.com
Residence:
Alternate:
10 Millers Pond Road
Quaker Hill, CT. 06375-1315
Quaker Hill Fire Co., Inc,
47 Old Colchester Road
“P.O, Box 96
Quaker Hill, CT. 06375

John W. “Bill” Sheehan
19 Laurel Crest Drive
Waterford, CT 06385 D
860-442-9053
sheehanjw@sbcglobal.net
June 12, 2020
Mr. Robert Brule
First Selectman
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385 ©
Dear Rob:
In light of recent events, including the article concerning the Groton Representative
Town Meeting (RTM) in the June 12, 2020 New London DAY, | am formally requesting
that you consider offering Training to Volunteer Waterford Elected and Appointed
Officials on Race Relations and Equality, emphasizing the changes in what might have
been acceptable in the past but is no longer consider acceptable.
I suspect that there may be a training syllabus for Town Employees that might be tailored
to the unique status of a volunteer. CCM may have already developed such a
presentation or a request might prompt them to do so.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I believe that it is important as Waterford
moves forward in this new environment.
Sincerely,
We
J. W. “Bill” Sheehan
Member Waterford Board of Finance
Copy to:
Ron Fedor, Chair Board of Finance _ sy
Elizabeth Sabilia, Selectwoman
Jody Nazarchyk, Selectwoman aa
Thomas Dembek, Moderator, RTM : 5

Moderator, Thomas Dembeck
Town of Waterford
Representative Town Meeting
Mr. Moderator, | would like to submit the following proposed addition to the ordinance
(3.08.040 - Bid process—Opening of bids/proposals—Rejecting bids/proposals—Awards of
contract.) for consideration. After speaking to members of the local business community it was
brought to my attention that there currently is no advantage.given to Waterford businesses that
are bidding on town projects. Many of these Waterford based businesses donate to the local
non-profits, youth sports organizations, and schoo! fundraisers, in addition, Waterford
businesses often employ Waterford residents. | feel that it is good practice to support local
businesses to show that Waterford is business-friendly to not only our current businesses but to
any future businesses that may be considering moving to Waterford.
Respectfully,
Robert Swansen
Town of Waterford,
Representative Town Meeting
First District (R)

Current Town of Waterford bidding process ordinance
3.08.040 - Bid process—Opening of bids/proposals—Rejecting bids/proposals—Awards of
contract.
A.
No purchases or contracts which require a formal bid or proposal process shall be made or
entered into until the purchasing agent has placed a public advertisement in a newspaper,
having a daily circulation in the town, and placed on the town website. Said advertisement shall
appear not less than fourteen days prior to the receipt of bids/proposals, shall contain
information as to the time that sealed bids/proposals will be received and opened, and the place
prospective vendors may obtain information about the specifications with respect to the
materials, equipment or services required.
B.
Each bid/proposal shall be opened publicly at the time stated in its advertisement. A public
record shall identify all present at the opening and all vendors and the amounts of their
bids/proposals.
Cc. ;
Contracts shall generally be awarded to the qualified vendor with the lowest price. Compliance
with specifications, the ability of the contractor to perform the contract, prior performance, and
the ability to complete the contract terms in a timely manner are ali criteria to be used in the
evaluation process. With respect to materials and equipment, contracts shall be awarded to the
vendor with the lowest price whose product has met quality requirements. The purchasing agent
shall recommend a bid/proposal award to the user agency, board or commission.
D.
Contracts shall be reviewed by the user agency, board or commission, the purchasing agent
and the town attorney to ensure all quality, fairness and legal parameters are met before said
contracts are considered final and approved and may be executed.
E.
The board of selectmen is authorized to make an award, or reject any and ail bids/proposals, or
any part of any bids/proposals when it is in the best interest of the town. All bids/proposals will
be awarded by the board of selectmen regardless of funding source, with the sole exception of
bids/proposals funded by use of funds from the sewer enterprise fund, the sewer
development/maintenance fund and the wa3.08.040 - Bid process—Opening of
bids/proposals—Rejecting bids/proposals—Awards of contract.
A.No purchases or contracts which require a formal bid or proposal process shail be made or
entered into until the purchasing agent has placed a public advertisement in a newspaper,
having a daily circulation in the town, and placed on the town web site. Said advertisement shall
appear not less than fourteen days prior to the receipt of bids/proposals, shall contain
information as to the time that sealed bids/proposals will be received and opened, and the place
prospective vendors may obtain information about the specifications with respect to the materials,
equipment or services required.B.Each bid/proposal shall be opened publicly at the time stated in its
advertisement. A public record shall identify all present at the opening and all vendors and the

amounts of their bids/proposals.C.Contracts shall generally be awarded to the qualified vendor with
the lowest price. Compliance with specifications, ability of the contractor to perform the contract,
prior performance, and the ability to complete the contract terms in a timely manner are all criteria to
be used in the evaluation process. With respect to materials and equipment, contracts shail be
awarded to the vendor with the lowest price whose product has met quality requirements. The
purchasing agent shall recommend a bid/proposal award to the user agency, board or
commission.D.Contracts shall be reviewed by the user agency, board or commission, the purchasing
- agent and the town attorney to ensure all quality, fairness and legal parameters are met before said
contracts are considered final and approved and may be executed.E. The board of selectmen is
authorized to make an award, or reject any and all bids/proposals, or any part of any bids/proposals
when it is in the best interest of the town. All bids/proposals, will be awarded by the board of
selectmen regardless of funding source, with the sole exception of bids/proposals funded by use of
funds from the sewer enterprise fund, the sewer development/maintenance fund, and.the water fund,
accounts under the sole discretion of the utility commission. The purchasing agent shall be notified
of the decision and the reason for any rejection by either body.
(Amend. of 12-18-18(1); Amend. of 10-7-13; Amend. of 6-1-15(1); R.T.M. 10-6-97 (part): R.T.M. 12-
5-94 (part): R.T.M. 4-4-88: prior code § 2-40)3.08.040 - Bid process—Opening of bids/proposals—
Rejecting bids/proposals—Awards of contract.
A.No purchases or contracts which require a formal bid or proposal process shall be made or
entered into until the purchasing agent has placed a public advertisement in a newspaper, having a
daily circulation in the town, and placed on the town web site. Said advertisement shall appear not
less than fourteen days prior to the receipt of bids/proposals, shall contain information as to the time
that sealed bids/proposals will be received and opened, and the place prospective vendors may
obtain information about the specifications with respect to the materials, equipment or services
required.B.Each bid/proposal shall be opened publicly at the time stated in its advertisement. A
public record shall identify all present at the opening and all vendors and the amounts of their
bids/proposals.C.Contracts shall generally be awarded to the qualified vendor with the lowest price.
Compliance with specifications, ability of the contractor to perform the contract, prior performance,
and the ability to complete the contract terms in a timely manner are ail criteria to be used in the
evaluation process. With respect to materials and equipment, contracts shall be awarded to the
vendor with the lowest price whose product has met quality requirements. The purchasing agent
shall recommend a bid/proposal award to the user agency, board or commission.D.Contracts shall
be reviewed by the user agency, board or commission, the purchasing agent and the town attorney
to ensure all quality, fairness and legal parameters are met before said contracts are considered
final and approved and may be executed.E.The board of selectmen is authorized to make an award,
or reject any and all bids/proposals, or any part of any bids/proposals, when it is in the best interest
of the town. All bids/proposals, will be awarded by the board of selectmen regardless of funding
source, with the sole exception of bids/proposals funded by use of funds from the sewer enterprise
fund, the sewer development/maintenance fund and the water fund, accounts under the sole
discretion of the utility commission. The purchasing agent shall be notified of the decision and the
reason for any rejection by either body.
(Amend. of 12-18-18(1); Amend. of 10-7-13; Amend. of 6-1-15(1); R.T.M. 10-6-97 (part): R.T.M. 12-
5-94 (part): R.T.M. 4-4-88: prior code § 2-40)ter fund, accounts under the sole discretion of the utility

commission. The purchasing agent shall be notified of the decision and the reason for any rejection
by either body.
(Amend. of 12-18-18(4); Amend. of 10-7-13; Amend. of 6-1-15(1); R.T.M. 10-6-97 (part): R.T.M. 12-
5-94 (part): R.T.M. 4-4-88: prior code § 2-40)
Proposed addition - Local contractor preference in the bidding procedure.
(a) In any bidding procedures required and conducted pursuant to this article, if any
town-based bidder has submitted a bid that is not more than fifteen (15) percent
higher than the low bid provided, the town shail have the right to award the bid to
said town-based bidder provided that:
(1) Said town-based bidder agrees to match the low bid, and
(2) Said town-based bidder provides documented proof that they are not delinquent
in both their real estate property arid personal property tax payments due to the
town.(b) If, in any bidding procedure referenced in subsection (a), two (2) or more
town-based bidders have submitted bids that are not more than fifteen (15)
percent higher than the low bid provided, have agreed to match the low bid, and
have provided documented proof that they are not delinquent in both their real
property and personal property tax payments due to the town, the lowest
responsible bidder shall be one of such town-based bidders that originally
submitted the lowest bid among all town-based bidders. (c) When a bid proposal
is submitted by a general contractor, preference shall be given providing articles
(a) (b) have been met for the use of town based business as subcontractors.
Where two general contractors submit bids containing town-based business as
subcontractors the general contractor that has the greater number of town-based
businesses in accordance with articles (a) (b) shall be awarded the bid. Whereas
all bids have been determined to be equal according to the article (c) the lowest
bidder shall be awarded the bid.
(3) The Town of Waterford purchasing agent shall forward any town based bidder(s)
or any general contractor that includes town based subcontractor(s) that fulfill the
above set requirements to the board of selectman for consideration.

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
wiw.waterfordctorg
Long Range Fiscal Planning
Report to RTM - 5 Oct 20
The Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee (LRFPC) has held 2 meetings recently. Our discussions
centered on anumber of general issues, i.e. election of officers and establishing a number of
general goals for the coming year. We will conduct a minimum of 6 meetings.
The committee also initiated a sub-committee for the purpose of updating the Committee's mission
and purpose, The sub-committee’s report will be presented to the RTM in the near future.
The next meeting is scheduled for 15 Oct 2020.
R. F. Muckle
LRFPC Chair

MODERATOR’S REPORT
Representative Town Meeting
October 5, 2020
Matters Currently in Standing Committees
LEGISLATION & ADMINISTRATION
EDUCATION
Restoration/Use of the Nevin’s Cottage, RTC 08-06-18.
FINANCE, WAGE & PERSONNEL
PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
Review/Evaluate Beach Fee Pricing, RTC 04-06-20.
Proposed changes to the Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.08 Concerning the
possession and drinking of alcoho! beverages in town parks and recreation areas. RTC 08-03-20.
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY
Review/Enactment of a Stipend Program for Volunteer Firefighters. RTC 10-07-19.
PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Waterford Code of ordinance review of Chapters 2.20 and 2.58. RTC 06/01/20
Proposed changes to the Waterford Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.6 Blighted
Premises. RTC 08-03-20.

PHONE: 860-442-0553
FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
www.waterfordct.org
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE of the RTM
COMMITTEE & ANNUAL REPORT
Please let the following report stand as both the committee report on a proposed
ordinance for a volunteer stipend program and the annual report of the Public Protection
and Safety committee. After the passage of the ordinance creating the Waterford Fire
Department, the Public Protection and Safety standing committee identified the need to
recognize our volunteers and create a retention and recruitment stipend program. This
item was referred into committee by the last RTM. Meetings began in early March of
2020 but because of COVID-19, soon turned virtual. Committee members reviewed
different programs with Legal, the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Fire
Services soon recommended the basic ordinance structure. Multiple meetings were
held reviewing the proposed language and understanding what is legally allowable to
offer as a volunteer stipend program. After much discussion and deliberation this
proposed ordinance went to public hearing on July 21. After public hearing, the
committee addressed both public and committee concerns however the committee
needed more time to deliberate after public hearing to ensure that the ordinance and
program is the best we can offer to our volunteers at this time. After much deliberation
spanning multiple meetings, a motion was made to report and recommend passage of
proposed ordinance on September 16 which passed unanimously.
This proposed ordinance is designed to recognize and incentivize our volunteer
firefighters while attempting to address fire department staffing issues our community is
facing. Our firefighters have been asking for a program of this nature for over 25 years.
The Public Protection and Safety committee looks forward to discussing the proposed
ordinance.
imothy Condon
Chairman

Public Works, Planning, and Development Committee of the RTM
Committee Report with Reconimendation — October 5, 2020
Waterford Code of Ordinances, Chapters 2.20 and 2.58
BACKGROUND .
At the June 4, 2020 meeting of the Representative Town Meeting, the Planning Director, Public Works
Director, and Town Attorney submitted an amendment to sections 2.20 and 2.58 of the Waterford Code
of Ordinances for review. The amendment proposed the facilities manager position be moved from the
Planning Department to the Department of Public Works.
SUMMARY
This committee met August 17, 2020 and September 16.2020. A public hearing was also held on
September 16, 2020. All comments from committee members and the public were in favor of the
amendment. The Department of Public Works is better suited to oversee the new facilities manager
position and their responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION
Itis the unanimous recommendation of this committee to recommend to the RTM that the proposed
amendment to the Waterford Code of Ordinances 2.20 and 2.58 included with this report be accepted
and enacted so the ordinances reflect this change.
Attachments
Minutes and supporting documents available online.
Respectfully submitted
Michael Rocchetti
Chairman

David Campo
From: Kimberly Allen
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 12:57 PM
To: David Campo
Subject: RTM Agenda
Attachments: Xerox Scan_09172020094324.PDF
Dave,
| have a donation of $14,000 from the Waterford Parks Foundation, Inc. that is being donated to the town’s Recreation
& Parks Department to be used towards a press box and field updates. Per town ordinance, this donation requires RTM
approval because it is over $10,000. I’ve attached the backup sent to my office. Can you please place this on the next
RTM agenda for action.
3.05.030 - Receipts.
Unlimited individual monetary contributions received by the Town shall be deposited into this fund. Corporate or other
third party funds shall also be deposite