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REGULAR MEETING 5 OR
Monday, December 1, 2025/7:00pm ~ Waterford Town Hall [, &
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. To elect a moderator of the Representative Town Meeting to serve for a term of
one year. (Charter 3.1.12, C)
D. To consider and act upon the minutes of the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting.
E. Correspondence
F. Public Comment
G. Committee reports and referrals
H. Appointee & Liaison updates
I.
Transaction of Business on the Call;
1. To consider and act upon a request from the Harbor Management
Commission, effective January 1, 2026, to increase moorings and pulley
rates as presented.
2. To consider and act upon a request from Finance Director Kim Allen to
deposit a check for $20,000 from the Mr. Paul Eccard to be used for
treatment, rehab and continuing protection/maintenance of donated trees
at Waterford Beach Park. ;
3. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an additional appropriation in the amount of $1,533,238 from the
Undesignated Fund Balance of the General Fund to a new project line
within the Capital Improvements Project Fund for the resurfacing of
roads identified in Year 1 of the three-year plan.
4. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance to
move $25,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance of the Capital
Non-recurring Expenditure Fund #205-31520 to a new project line
(Library Electrical Project).
5. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $210,000 from designated Line
#20501-57369 (CNR Revaluation) for property revaluation project to
Vision Government Solutions Inc.

6. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an additional appropriation in the amount of $88,640 from the
Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund to the designated lines
#10123-51410 ($73,293), 10123-53111 ($8,584), 10123-52370 ($4,463),
and 10123-52310 ($2,300) to support the hiring of two full-time
Firefighter/EMTs.
7. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $49,102 from designated line 20523-
57777 (Fire Service-SCBA Upgrade Prog) for the SCBA Upgrade
Program.
8. To consider and act upon a request from the First Selectman to approve the
non-union Administrative Support (AS) and Technical Crafts (TC) general
wage increase of 2.50% for fiscal year 2026-2027. This also includes an
increase in employee cost-sharing of health benefits from 16% to 17%
effective July 1, 2026.
§. To consider and act upon a request from the First Selectman to approve the
non-union Professionals & Management Professionals general wage
increase of 2.50% for fiscal year 2026-2027. This also includes an increase
in employee cost-sharing of health benefits from 16% ta 17% effective July
1, 2026.
10.To consider and act upon two appointments to the Personnel Review
Board. (Term 12/01/2025 — 11/30/2028)
11.To consider and act upon an appointment to the Utility Commission due to
the passing of Thomas Dembek.(Term 04/01/2025 — 03/31/2029)
12. The establishment of the Committee on Committees membership by the
moderator.
13.To consider and act upon the recommendation of the committee on
committees for the membership of the Standing Committees of the RTM.
14. To consider and act upon the RTM appointments to the Long Range
Fiscal Planning Committee, and the Schoo! Building Committee.
15. To consider and act upon two appointments to the Retirement
Commission. (Term 12/01/2025 — 12/05/2027)
16.To consider and act upon two RTM appointments to the Social Services
Grants Review Board. (Term 12/01/2025 — 12/06/2026)
17.To consider and act upon one RTM appointment to the Oswegatchie Fire
Station Building Committee.
18.To consider and act upon the proposed schedule of regular meetings for
the 2026 calendar year.
19.To consider and act upon a proposed Representative Town Meeting budget
for fiscal year 2026-27 in the amount of $17,803.
J. New Business
K. Adjournment

3.1.12 - PROCEDURE
(c)The representative town meeting shall, at its first annual meeting and annually thereafter, elect
from among its elected members a moderator, who shall act as moderator of all representative
town meetings for a term of one year and until his successor is elected and has qualified. Election
of a moderator shall not disqualify him from voting in the representative town meeting. In the
absence of the moderator, the representative town meeting may elect, by majority vote, a
moderator pro tempore. The town clerk shall act as clerk of all meetings.

FIFTEEN ROPE.PERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
MINUTES
* AMENDED
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2025
RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein called the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Representative Town
Meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL :
PRESENT: Kyrah Augmon-Bossa, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale, Erica Casper, Mary Childs, Harry
Colonis, Timothy Condon, Thomas J. Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti, Paul Goldstein, Kristin
Gonzalez, Narciss Greene, Ryan Healy, Christina Jessuck, Matt Keatley, Lindsay Khan, Kate MacKenzie,
Shawn Monahan, Ursula Moreshead, Christopher Muckle, Kayla Mullen, Kathleen Mullen Kohl,
Theodore Olynciw, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, David Sugrue
ABSENT; None
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert J Brule, Selectman Richard Muckle, Board of
Finance Chair Glenn Patterson
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Selectman Greg Attanasio, Board of Education Chair Pat Fedor
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L. Campo; Town Attorney Nicholas Kepple; Director of Finance Kim
Allen
AGENDA ITEM C-~ August 4, 2025 & September 22, 2025 Minutes
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve the minutes.
RTM Member Susan Driscoll requested that each set of minutes be taken up separately:
The August 4, 2025 minutes were addressed first-and the following corrections were noted by RTM
Member Susan Driscoll: “Kristen” under Attendance should have been “Kristin”. Item 6--FSRSC Final
Report....the second part of the motion is missing. After “meeting” need to add “remove and replace
versions posted on town website with versions. marked DRAFT”, Item 7--Presenter Tuneski's title
should be “OSW Fire Station Building Committee Chair’. Item 11 change “Tony Sheriden’” to “Thomas A.
Sheridan”. Under New Business, second to last motion (Bono/Steward-Gelinas).., after "PHRE Standing
Committee” replace the rest of the sentence with "to take no action on the item “Review of Feral Cat
Mgmt."” New Business, last motion (Driscoll/Condon) needs to start with "to accept the
recommendation of the PHRE Standing Committee and”. The following corrections were offered by RTM
Member Mary Childs through the Town Clerk: Board of Education Chair Pat Fedor was-noted incorrectly
as being absent. The MOTION at the end of page 4 requires the addition of “MOTION PASSED:
Unanimous” to the end.
VOTING IN FAVOR of the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections: Unanimous
VOTING IN FAVOR of the Seotember 22, 2025 meeting minutes as presented: Unanimous
1) RTM MINUTES 10/06/2025 '
*ITEM 5; the person who seconded, amount, Line #, and description corrected.

CORRESPONDENCE:
A request from Robert Nye to amend Section 12,12.020 of the Waterford Code of Ordinances. A Board
of Education Quarterly Report. A letter from Finance Director Kim Allen requesting an amendment to
Chapter 3.08 of the Waterford Code of Ordinances. Letter and PowerPoint from Chair of the
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Robert Tuneski. A letter from Director of Fire Services
Chris Haley in regard to improvements to the four privately owned flrehouses in Waterford.
Correspondence from RTM Member Erica Casper in regard ta {TEM 10. Correspondence from RTM
Member Ted Olynciw in regard to ITEM 10. The following residents submitted letters in favor of the
passing of ITEM 10: Thomas Brooks, Dana Schlosser, Robert and Janet Carr, Peter and Patti Emanuel,
Judy Klingerman Wood, Jordan Janas, Douglas and Sheri Carrington, Kathleen Swope, Cordette Grimsey.
A letter from Ronal Arner against the passing of ITEM 10. Copies of correspondence can be obtained
from the Office of the Town Clerk,
PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident Thomas Brooks, 105 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, supports the passing of ITEM 10, Resident and
Emergency Management Director Steven Sinagra, 6 Bolles Ct, Quaker Hill, spoke in favor of (TEM 10.
Eugene Kolashuk, 510 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, spoke in support of ITEM 10.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee report received from Finance, Wage and Personnel was accepted. (See Attachment) Noted
by RTM Member Driscoll the “Salaries of Elected Officials” needs to be put back on the Moderator’s
Report.
CALL ITEM 1— Transfers to CAP & NRE Funds
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an appropriation in the amount of $379 from designated Line# 20501-57369 (Transfers to
CAP & NRE Funds). .
A friendly amendment was offered by Driscolf and accepted to add “for RFP costs due to the state
mandated reevaluation” at the end of the motion.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 2 - Civic triangle Children’s Playground
PRESENTATION: Recreation and Parks Director Ryan McNamara
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Jessuck, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance to appropriate $25,000 from designated Line# 20537-57798 (Children’s Playground Equipment)
to support the installment and completion of a pavilion for Civic Triangle Children’s Playground.
_ MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 3 — Leary Park Improvements
PRESENTATION: Recreation and Parks Director Ryan McNamara
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance to appropriate $20,000 from designated Line# 20537-57735 (Leary Park Access Road &
Drainage) for drainage assessments and accessibility improvements to the lower portions of Leary Park.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 4: Grant Resolution
PRESENTATION: Emergency Management Director Steven Sinagra
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a resolution regarding an application by
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*ITEM 5: the person who seconded, amount, Line #, and description corrected,

the Town of Waterfard in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and that First Selectman Robert Brule Is
hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application with the Connecticut Department of
Emergency Services and Public Protection, to provide such additional information and to execute other
documents as may be required; to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of Connecticut for
State Financial Assistance if such an Agreement is offered, to execute any amendments and revisions
thereto; and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Waterford.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 5 - Plastic Water Service Line Replacement
PRESENTATION: Director of Utilities Jill Stevens
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to a recommendation from the Board of
Finance to appropriate $200,000 from designated Line# 20531-57881 (Plastic Water Service
Line Replacement}.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 6 ~ Plastic Water Service Line Replacement
PRESENTATION: Director of Utilities Ji Stevens
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an additional appropriation of $500,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance of the General
Fund to Line# 20531-57881 (Plastic Water Service Line Replacement).
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 7 ~ Cross Country Sewer Main Access
PRESENTATION: Director of Utilities Jil) Stevens.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance to appropriate $200,000 from designated Line# 20531-57895 (Cross Country Sewer Main
Access)
A friendly amendment was offered by Steward-Gelinas and accepted to correct the Line # to 20531-
57894
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 8 ~ Water Tank Management
PRESENTATION: Director of Utilities Jill Stevens. .
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance to appropriate $46,222 from designated Line# 20531-57896 (Water Tank Management).
A friendly amendment was offered by Steward-Gelinas and accepted to correct the Line # to 20531-
57895
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 9 — Bartlett Corners Water Booster
PRESENTATION: Director of Utilities Jill Stevens.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Childs, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance to appropriate $166,950 from designated Line# 20531-57898 (Bartlett Corners Water Booster).
A friendly amendment was offered by Steward-Gelinas and accepted to correct the Line # to 20531-
57896
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
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*ITEM 5: the person who seconded, amount, Line #, and description corrected.

CALL ITEM 10 — Oswegatchie Fire Station Bonding
PRESENTATION: Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Chair Robert Tuneski, Director of Fire
Services Chris Haley, Silver Petrucelli & Associates’ Representatives Eric Canter and Robert Banning,
Downe’s Construction Representative Steve Smith.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation of the Board of
Finance that an appropriation not to exceed $12,600,000 be approved for demolition of the existing
building and the construction of a new Town of Waterford Oswegatchie Fire Station at 441 Boston Post
Road, Waterford as substantially described in the plans prepared by Silver Petrucelli & Associates for the
Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee (the “Project”) dated January 24, 2025 and on file in the
office of the Director of Planning and Development, the appropriation may be spent for design,
demolition, renovation and construction costs, equipment, furnishings, materials, site improvements,
survey costs, architects’ fees, engineering fees, other consultants’ fees, legal fees, net temporary
interest and other financing costs and other expenses related to the project and financing; to authorize
the Oswegatchie Fire Station Bulfding Committee to determine the scope and particulars of the project
to authorize the Issue of up to $12,600,000 bands or notes, and temporary notes to finance, in part, said
appropriation; to authorize the First Selectman and the Director of Finance to determine the amount,
date, interest rates, maturities, redemption provisions, form and other details of the transfer agent, and
paying agent for the obligations to designate one ar more banks or trust companies to be certifying
bank, registrar, transfer agent, and paying agent for the obligations, to provide for the keeping of a
record of the obligations; to designate a financial advisor to the town in connection with the sale of the
obligations; to see the obligations at public or private sale, to deliver the obligations and to perform all
other acts which are necessary or appropriate to issue the obligations; to designate Shipman and
Goodwin as bond counsel to approve the legality of the obligations; to declare the Town’s official intent
under Federal Income Tax Regulation Section 1.150-2 that project costs may be paid from temporary
advances of available funds and that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances from
the proceeds of borrowings; to authorize the First Selectman and the Director of Finance to make
representations and covenants to maintain the continued exemption from federal income taxation of
interest on the obligations and to make representations and enter into written agreements for the
benefit of holders of the obligations to provide secondary market disclosure information; and to
authorize the First Selectman, the Director of Finance, the Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
and other proper officers and officials of the Town to execute and file ali necessary applications,
agreements and documents in arder to obtains grants to finance the project.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to waive the reading of the resolution. (See
Attachment)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
ORIGINAL MOTION PASSED: 23-3-0 (Condon, Driscoll and Olynciw voted against}
NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Condon, to refer the matter of “Review of Chapter 3.08 to reflect PA
25-92” to the Legislation & Administration Standing Committee of the RTM. (See Attachment}
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Condon, to refer the matter of “Review of Chapter 12.2 to reflect new
maintenance” to the Public Health and Recreation Standing Committee of the RTM. (See Attachment)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
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*|TEM 5: the person who seconded, amount, Line #, and description corrected.

MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon, to adjourn at 9:02 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
*especttuy Submitted,
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David L. Campo, CCTC
Waterford Town Clerk
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ITEM 5: the person who seconded, amount, Line #, and description corrected,

RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $12,600,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TOWN OF
WATERFORD OSWEGATCHIE FIRE STATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
OR NOTES OF THE TOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,600,000 TO FINANCE THE
APPROPRIATION
RESOLVED,
1. That the Town of Waterford (the “Town”) appropriate up to $12,600,000 for the demolition of the
existing building and the construction of a new Town of Waterford Oswegatchie Fire Station, as
described in the plans prepared by Silver Petrucelli & Associates for the Oswegatchie Fire Station
Building Committee (the “Project”), The appropriation may be expended for design, demolition,
construction and installation costs, engineering and professional fees, fixtures, furnishings,
materials, equipment, purchase costs, legal fees, financing costs, interest expense on temporary
borrowings, and other costs related to the Project. The appropriation shall include any federal, state
or other grants-in-aid received for the Project. The Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
is authorized to determine the scope and particulars of the Project. The Oswegatchie Fire Station
Building Committee may reduce or modify the scope of the Project and the entire appropriation
may be expended on the Project as so reduced or modified.
2. That the Town finance the Project by issuing the Town’s bonds, notes or other obligations in an
amount not to exceed $12,600,000, which bonds, notes or other obligations shall be issued pursuant
to the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended. The bonds, notes or other obligations may be
sold as a single issue or consolidated with any other authorized issues of bonds, notes or other
obligations of the Town. The Director of Finance shall keep a record of the bonds, notes or other
obligations. The bonds, notes or other obligations shall bear the Town seal or a facsimile thereof.
The bonds, notes or other obligations shall each recite that every requirement of law relating to its
issue has been fully complied with, that such bond, note or other obligation is within every debt
and other limit prescribed by law, and that the full faith and credit of the Town are pledged to the
payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon. The First Selectman and Director of
Finance are hereby authorized to determine the amount, date, interest rates, maturities, form and
other details of the bonds or notes; to designate a bank or trust company to be the certifying bank,
registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds or notes; to designate the persons to sign
such bonds or notes by their manual or facsimile signatures in the name or on behalf of the Town;
to sell the bonds or notes at public or private sale; to deliver the bonds or notes; and to perform all
other acts which are necessary or appropriate to issue the bonds or notes.
3, That the Town is authorized to issue temporary notes in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds
of said bonds, notes or other obligations. The temporary notes shall be issued with maturity dates
in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, The temporary notes shall each
recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been fully complied with, that such
note is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, and that the full faith and credit of the
Town are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, The First
Sefectman and Director of Finance are authorized to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates,
maturities, form, and other details of the notes; to sell the notes at public or private sale; to designate
the persons to execute and deliver the notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or
appropriate to issue the notes. The net interest cost on such notes, including renewals thereof, and
the expense of preparing, issuing, and marketing such notes, to the extent paid from the proceeds
from the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations, shall be included as a cost of the
appropriation.
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4, That the Town hereby declares its official intent under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that the project costs may be paid from temporary
advances of available funds and that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances
from the proceeds of borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of
borrowing authorized for the Project; that the First Selectman and Director of Finance are
authorized to bind the Town pursuant to such representations and agreements as they deem
necessary or advisable in order to ensure and maintain the continued exemption from Federal
income taxation of interest on the bonds, notes or temporary notes authorized by this resolution, if
issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment earnings to the
United States in future years; and that the First Selectman and Director of Finance are authorized
to make representations and agreements for the benefit of the holders of the bonds, notes or
temporary notes to provide secondary market disclosure information and to execute and deliver on
behalf of the Town an agreement to provide such information with such terms and conditions as
they, with the advice of bond counsel, deem necessary and appropriate.
5. That the First Selectman is authorized to apply for and accept grants for the Project, to execute
grant agreements for the Project, and to file such documents as may be required to obtain grants
for the costs of financing the Project.
6. That the First Selectman, the Director of Finance, the Oswegatchie Fire Station Building
Committee and other proper officers of the Town are authorized to take all other action which is
necessary or desirable to complete the Project and to issue bonds, notes or other obligations to
finance the aforesaid appropriation.
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FIFTEEN ROPE PERRY ROAD
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TO: Paul Goldstein
Moderator, RTM
FROM: Kim Allen, Director of Finance
COPY: Rob Brule, First Selectman
RE: Ordinance 3.08 (Purchasing) Revision Request
DATE: September 25, 2025
Effective October 1, 2025, the State of Connecticut has revised Statute 7-148v which raised the
bidding threshold te $35,000 through Public Act 25-92.
{respectfully request that the RTM consider revising Waterford Ordinance 3.08 (Purchasing) to
reflect-and align with this change in the state statute,
Respectfully,
Kbmberly Allen
Kimberly Allen .

History: P.A. 92-189 amended Subsec, (a) by setting forth definitions of “small contractor” and “minority
business enterprise” instead of construing the terms as defined in Sec, 32-9e and by adding definition of
“individual with a disability”; June Sp. Sess. P.A, 07-4 amended Subsec. (a)(1 )(B) to change $3,000,000 to
$10,000,000 and made technical changes in Subsec. (a), effective July 1, 2007,
(Return to Chapter (Return to (Return to
Table of Contents) List of Chapters) List of Titles)
148. Requirements for competitive bidding. Purchase from person having contract to sell goods or
services, (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any municipal charter or any special act fo the contrary, any
municipality may, by ordinance, establish requirements for competitive bidding for the award of any contract or
the purchase of any real or personal property by the municipality, Such ordinance may provide that, except as
otherwise required by any provision of the general statutes, sealed bidding shal! not be required for contracts or
purchases having a value less than or equal to an amount established in the ordinance, which amount shall not be
greater than twenty-five thousand dollars. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to invalidate any ordinance
enacted by a municipality prior to October 1, 1989. Nothing in this section and no ordinance adopted pursuant to
this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a municipality to enter into a contract pursuant to section 4a-
33a.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of the general statutes or any municipal charter, special act or ordinance, any
municipality may purchase equipment, supplies, materials or services from a person who has a contract to sell
such goods of services to other state governments, political subdivisions of the state, nonprofit organizations or
public purchasing consortia available through a regional educational service center or regional council of
governments, in accordance with the provisions of such contract.
(PA. 89-136; Nov. 24 Sp. Sess. P.A. 08-2, 8. 2; PA. 13-71, 8. 1; PA. 16-144, $. 1.)
History: Nov. 24 Sp. Sess, P.A. 08-2 added provision re ability of municipality to enter into contract pursuant to
Sec. 4a-53a, effective November 25, 2008; P.A. 13-71 changed exception to sealed bidding limit from $7,500 to
$25,000; P.A. 16-144 designated existing provisions re requirements for competitive bidding as Subsec, (a) and
added Subsec. (b) re municipal purchase of equipment, supplies, materials or services from certain persons,
effective June 9, 2016.
(Return to Chapter (Return to (Retum to
Table of Contents) List of Chapters) List of Titles),
Sec, 7-148w. Disqualification of contractors from bidding on municipal contracts. (a) As used in this section, the
term “contractor” means any person, firm or corporation which has contracted or seeks to contract with a
municipality, or to participate in such a contract, in connection with any public works of the municipality,
including professional consultants.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any municipal charter, special act or home rule ordinance a municipality
may, by ordinance of its legislative body, establish a process for disqualification of any contractor, for up to two
years, from bidding on, applying for, or participating as a subcontractor under, contracts with the municipality
for one or more causes set forth under subsection (c) of this section, Such ordinance shall establish procedures
for disqualification which shall include notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the contractar who is the
subject of the proceeding. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures for hearings on
contested cases established in chapter 54, The hearing officer shall issue a written decision within ninety days of
the last date of such hearing and state in the decision the reasons for the action taken and, if the contractor is
being disqualified, the period of such disqualification. The existence of a cause for disqualification shall not be
the sole factor to be considered in determining whether the contractor shall be disqualified. In determining
whether to disqualify a contractor, the hearing officer shall consider the seriousness of the contractor's acts or
omissions and any mitigating factors. The hearing officer shall send the decision to the contractor by certified
mail, return receipt requested.

e® oF CONNECT,
Substitute Senate Bill No. 1184
Public Act No. 25-92
AN ACT INGREASING THE THRESHOLD FOR SEALED BIDDING
ON CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:
Section 1, Subsection (a) of section 7-148v of the general statutes is
repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October:
22025):
{a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any municipal charter or any
special act to the contrary, any municipality may, by ordinance,
establish requirements for competitive bidding for the award of any
contract or the purchase of any real or personal property by the
municipality. Such ordinance may provide that, except as otherwise
required by any provision of the general statutes, sealed bidding shall
not be required for contracts or purchases having a value Jess thant or
equal to an amount established in the ordinance, which amount shall
not be greater than [twenty-five] thitty-five thousand ‘dollars, Nothing
in this section shall be deemed to invalidate any ordinance enacted by a
municipality prior to October 1, 1989, Nothing in this section and no
ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall be construed to limit
the ability of a municipality to enter into a contract pursuant to section
4a-53a.

Substitute Senate Bill No. 1184
Governor's Action:
Approved July 1, 2025
Public Act No. 26-92 20f2

September15, 2025
Paul Goldstein
RTM Moderator
Town of Waterford
Dear Moderator Goldstein:
Please. consider placing Ch. 12,12, Jordan Park House, of the Waterford Code of Ordinances, in one of
the standing committees.
Section 12.12.020 should be amended. According to the First Selectman and the Director of Public
Works, the Recreation & Parks Commission Is no longer responsible for the “servicing and maintenance”
of the Jordan Park House. It is apparently now under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department.
Also, Section 12.12.030, Scheduling use, should be eliminated since the building is no longer open to the
public.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Robert Nye
860-442-9974
cc. First Selectman
Public:‘Works Director
Recreation & Parks Director
Town Clerk
Historic Properties Commission President
Historical Society President

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Dear Secretary Beckham,
October 17, 2025
During the 2022 Legislative Session, the Office of Policy and Management proposed a bill to
realign the State of Connecticut’s Revaluation Schedule. HB 5169 (Public Act 22-74) divided the
state into five separate revaluation zones so that twenty percent of municipalities would be
revalued annually. Per the testimony submitted by Undersecretary Heft this would “create
economies of scale, greater efficiency and potential for cost savings all that will directly benefit
municipalities.”
The Office of Policy and Management created a new ten-year schedule for all municipalities so
that by 2037, the realignment across the state would be achieved. This involved altering several
municipalities’ current revaluation schedule. It was promised that no revaluation would be
moved more than two years. However, what was originally proposed is not what is currently
being mandated. In reviewing the new state schedule Guilford, Waterford and Stonington were
all placed in a position where each town would be required to conduct two revaluations within
three years of each other. Whereas it was originally stated that “a small number of towns
would have to conduct two revaluations in four years”; there was never a mention of two ina
three-year period.”
Guilford and Waterford are slated to implement revaluations for the 2026 Grand List, the 2029
Grand List and the 2034 Grand List. Further, Guilford completed a revaluation in 2022, which
already makes the 2026 cycle a year shorter than normal.
Similarly, Stonington is expected to implement revaluations for the 2027 Grand list, the 2030
Grand list and the 2035 Grand List.
Many Towns did not require any adjustment to their current schedule. The majority of those
Towns that had to be adjusted, were required to conduct two in a four year or conduct two ina
six-year interim.

A three-year interim creates a financial and human capital burden on Guilford, Waterford and
Stonington to have to fund and implement two projects so closely together. It also offers no
benefit to our taxpayers. This requirement directly contradicts the initial legislation’s goals to
effect cost savings for municipalities. It instead places significant strain on those municipalities’
staff and resources to implement two projects of such a large scale so close together.
To provide perspective, the following are the final costs of each Town’s most recent
revaluation:
e Guilford: $324,113
¢ Waterford: $282,548
® Stonington: $260,000
We are proposing a solution that will still align with OPM’s goal of aligning all Connecticut
towns by 2037; we respectfully propose one-year deferral of each Town’s second cycle
revaluation so that the interim between each revaluation is four years. This would allow each
Town to spread out costs more efficiently and effectively.
This requested proposal would have all three of us doing revaluation at 4yrs and 4yrs, rather
than 3yrs and Syrs. Guilford and Waterford implementing revaluations in 2026, 2030, and 2034
and Stonington implementing in 2027, 2031, 2035.
OPM still achieves the same result by 2037, but affords our towns much needed flexibility for
budgeting and office staffing workloads.
Respectfully,
Darvalle Chesedraugh Matthew T. Hoey, lll iol: Beale
Fint Sdectrean First Seleciean Frst Seechran
Toeat of Stocington Towe: of Gallford Town of Waterford

Joshua Steele Kelly
6 Marlin Drive Resident E: joshuasteelekelly@gmail.com
Waterford, CT 06385 Waterford, CT P: 860-912-7624
November 6, 2025
To Whom It May Concern,
lam writing to request an appointment to the Waterford Utility Commission.
My information is as follows:
Joshua Steele Kelly (U)
6 Marlin Drive
Waterford, CT 06385
| believe | am uniquely qualified to fill this vacancy; | possess experience as not only a
municipal Chief Executive Officer, but formerly as the Sewer Administrator for the Town
of Bolton and as a member of the Bolton Lakes Regional Water Pollution Control
Authority (BLRWPCA). In my time as Town Manager & CEO in Winchester/Winsted, CT, |
supervised a municipally-owned water and sewer system serving the towns of
Winchester and Barkhamsted. My knowledge in this area and experience with capital
planning make me a duly qualified asset for this commission.
Therefore, | ask that the Representative Town Meeting consider my appointment to the
Waterford Utility Commission. | am confident that | will provide significant added value
towards the Commission's crucial work, and | will be grateful to continue to serve the
Town of Waterford following the end of my current term on the Waterford Board of
Finance.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joshua Steele Kelly
6 Marlin Drive, Waterford, CT 06385
860-912-7624 — joshuasteelekelty@gmail.com
Education & Certifications
Master of Public Administration (May 2019) Bachelor of Arts (May 2017)
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 GPA: 3.82 Wheaton College, Norton, MA 02766 Cum Laude
Graduate Assistant, Department of Public Policy Major: Political Science | Minors: Sociology & Public Policy
Public Administration Honors Society - Pi Alpha Alpha (2019) Political Science Honors Society - Pi Sigma Alpha (2016)
Grad Certificate in Public Financial Management (May 2019) Certified Municipal Official (February 2019)
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 CT Conference of Municipalities, New Haven, CT 06510
Certified Community Action Professional (June 2025) Shaping Organizational Culture (2022)
National Community Action Partnership, Washington, DC International City Managers’ Association, Washington, DC
Experience Highlights
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer ~ TVCCA (October 2023 — Present)
© Works daily to develop and implement policies, vision, and long-term goals that further TVCCA’s mission to abolish
poverty in southeastern Connecticut, including the implementation of the strategic plan and conanunity action plan.
© Generally responsible for personnel management, with a total ~400 employees agency-wide, working with program
directors and the Chief Hinman Resources Officer to hire, negotiate with, and discipline employees as applicable.
© Develops and compiles annual budget of ~$40 million and capital improvement plan for Board review and adoption.
© Coordinates interdepartimental projects, oversees legal affairs, and responds to public and medin requests for information.
© Collaborates with other governmental and nonprofit agencies to further the agency mission and expand programs.
Advocates to legislative bodies and private firms for funding to support anti-poverty programs provided by TVCCA.
© Represents TVCCA in presentations made to the state legislature and in other official capacities.
© Works with the Board of Trustees to pursue system and policy improvements within the agency, which has inchided a
review of current hybrid work policies and a review of facility operations.
Town of Winchester | City of Winsted, CT
Town Manager & Chief Executive Officer ~ Town of Winchester/City of Winsted, CT (April 2021 - Oct 2023)
© Served as the Town's Chief Executive Officer as defined by the Town Charter and Connecticut General Statutes.
@ Worked daily, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to develop and implement policies, vision, and long-term goals.
© Responsible for personnel management (~100 employees), including hiring, contract negotiations, and discipline.
© Developed and compiled annual budget of ~$36 niillion.and capital improvement plan for Board review and adoption.
© Crented and executed a plan to spend $3.1 million of American Rescue Plan money received by the Town.
© Wrote and won over $9.8 million in grants, including a $1.8 million CT Conununities Challenge Grant to revitalize
Main Street, $3.38 million from Congress for a Public Works facility replacement and new 800-band radios, and more.
© Designed and oversaw approval of a $24.7 million infrastructure investment plan focused on roads, sidewalks, and more.
© Helped Town achieve a double bond rating upgrade from A1/A+ to AA; oversaw bond sale of $11.5 million.
© Created ground-breaking facade intprovement and business start-up programs to encourage econontic growth in Winsted.
© Successfully coordinated rescue and care of animals in largest animal hoarding case in Connecticut's history, to date.
© Created and wrote the Town’s first print newsletter, mailed to all residents seasonally; oversees all Town communications.
Achieved Bronze Certification for the town through the statewide Sustainable CT program.
© Conceptualized and created the Town's Resident Assistance Fund to serve residents ost vulnerable to poverty.
© Represented Winchester on the Northwest Hills Council of Governiments (NHCOG) and in other official capacities.
Town of Bolton, CT
Town Administrator & Sewer Administrator ~ Town of Bolton, CT — (August 2019 - April 2021)
© Worked daily, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to develop and implement their policies, vision, and long-term gonls.
© Responsible for personnel management (~45 FTEs), including hiring, collective bargaining negotiations, and discipline.
© Rewrote and expanded Town's Personnel Policy Manual in 2020 after 27 years without updates or additions.
@ Developed and compiled annual budget of ~$22.9 million and capital improvement plan for Board review; responsible for
general financial oversight; co-authored Town’s first ever Financial Policy Manual; served as acting Town Treasurer,
© Served as the Town's Purchasing Agent, oversaw insurance policies, and prepared grant applications.
© Expanded the Town's shared Building Official & Fire Marshal services into two new towns successfully.
© Served as the Chair of the Town's Unified Command team during the pandemic and other states of emergency.
© Represented Bolton on the Eastern Highlands Health District Board, various CRCOG comunittees, and in other manners.
© Served as the Bolton Lakes Regional (BLRWPCA) Sewer Administrator, managing day-to-day sewer operations.

© Appointed as the Town's Municipal Water Coordinator, Local Traffic Authority, and Open Burning Official.
Town of Windsor, CT
Graduate Assistant & Management Analyst ~ Town of Windsor, CT (May 2018 ~ August 2019)
@ Advised the Town Manager and Town Council by studying and reporting out on town-collected data.
e Prepared draft directives, policies, press releases, resolutions, and ordinances on behalf of the Town Manager.
© Served as the town’s communication liaison to the public following the Bradley International Airport PEAS lenk.
e Assisted Economic Developinent Director with redevelopment projects at the Wolcott School and Millbrook sites,
¢ Assisted Finance Department in budget creation, policy review, and preparing materials for bond issuances.
© Helped develop and author the annual budget of ~$113 million and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2020.
Town of Waterford, CT
Board of Finance of Waterford, CT ~ Board Member (August 2024 - November 2025)
© Reviewed budget transfer and appropriation requests from departinent directors and the First Selectman.
© Provided fiscal oversight for the town, provides feedback and input on Town financial policies, and votes on Town budget.
© Provided publicly-accessible office hours and information about meetings via social media to the public.
Inland Wetland & Conservation Commission of Waterford, CT ~ Commissioner (Jan 2016 - Jan 2020)
Joined commission as an Alternate at the request of the town’s First Selectinan in 2016, appointed Conunissioner in 2018.
© Chainpioned initiative to create an open space acquisition program; helped review and issue wetland permit applications.
Assisted in developinent of Stenger Farm gardens; continued promotion of Mountain Laurel Trails development.
Waterford, CT Representative Town Meeting ~ Minority Leader & Representative (Nov 2017 — Nov 2019)
© Top vote-getter of RTM candidates in 2017; introduced environmentally-focused legislation, town charter revision
proposals, proposals to bolster town capacity for economic development, & other cost-saving initiatives.
© Chair of the Town's Legislation & Administration Committee, responsible for comprehensive policy and bylaw review.
© Meiuber of the Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee, focused most notably on the possible loss of local power plant.
© Reviewed and approved Town’s annual operating budget of ~$97 million for FY 2019 and FY 2020.
Zoning Board of Appeals of Waterford, CT ~ Alternate Member (November 2015 - November 2017)
© Won town-wide election in 2015; helped to address applications for zoning variances over the course of two years.
Volunteer & Civic Activity Highlights
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut ~ Board of Directors (2025 - Present)
Accepted a one-year term to represent TVCCA on the local United Way Board of Directors.
Sustainable CT ~ Board of Directors & Treasurer (2024 - Present)
© Oversees agency finances; provides Board oversight on actions taken by the Executive Director; promotes the program.
Connecticut Town & City Managers Association ~ Board of Directors & Secretary (2021 - 2023)
© Worked to expand the Association, connected with students looking to go into town management, and planned events.
Connecticut Council of Small Towns ~ Board of Directors (2021 - 2023)
© Selected to serve two-year term; helped promote a pro-small town agenda to state legislators and other interest groups.
Wheaton College (MA) Model United Nations Alumni Association ~ Founder & Past President (2020 - Present)
¢ Filed and maintains tax-exempt and nonprofit statuses for the Association; raises funds for scholarships and activities.
Project Bright ~ Executive Producer, Webmaster, & Performer (2015 - Present)
© Founder of the Enst Lyme Theatre Festival, which raises money for local charitable efforts.
Wheaton College (MA) Alumni Association ~ Board of Directors (2020 - 2023)
© Selected to serve a 3-year terin; served on the Nominating Comnnittee and Engagement & Philanthropy Committee.
Honors, Awards, & Professional Memberships
International & Connecticut City Management Associations (ICMA & CTCMA) ~ Full Member (2019 - Present)
Albert G. Ig Fellowship in Local Government Award ~ Dept. Public Policy, University of Connecticut (2019)
Who’s Who Among American College & Universities Winner ~ Who’s Who (2015)
Peggy R. Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership ~ Ithaca College (2015)
Eagle Scout Award ~ Waterford Troop 29 (August 2013)

David Campo
From: Marc Balestracci
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:02 PM
To: David Campo
Ce: Robert Brule
Subject: RTM Public Protection and Safety Committee
Good afternoon Mr. campo,
For the August 2025 meeting of the RTM, | submitted two requests for committee assignment, Street Takeovers and
Traffic Camera Enforcement. As the last request for committee review, ATV Ordinance, took over two years to
complete, | was wondering if the committee had any plans to begin meeting on these topics. Street takeovers, which
are incredibly dangerous, happen all over our state and | would appreciate movement on this request well before the
start of next summer. Understanding the traffic camera enforcement request is much more involved and many
communities around us are moving quick on it, | too am hoping we can begin discussions sooner rather than later.
Any information related to planned meetings would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Marc Balestracci =
Chief of Police i}
Waterford Police Department 3
41 Avery Lane, Waterford, Connecticut ‘
860-442-9451 Ext. 2282 Sy
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MODERATOR’S REPORT
UPDATED
Representative Town Meeting
December 1, 2025
Matters Currently in Standing Committees
LEGISLATION & ADMINISTRATION
Review how the RTM considers recommendations for committee assignments,
RTC 06/06/22
Public Act 22-3, an act concerning remote meetings under the freedom of
information act, RTC 02/06/23
Review of a “Public Comment Ordinance” RTC 02/06/23
Police Commission expansion to seven members, RTC 10/02/23
Review of ordinances included within Senior Citizens Commission and Youth &
Family Services Bureau, RTC 08/07/24
Review of Chapter 2.50 Ethics Commission of the Waterford Code of Ordinances,
RTC 10/07/24
EDUCATION
FINANCE, WAGE & PERSONNEL
Review of Ordinance 3.17 Fleet Management
CIP Approval Process Pilot Program, RTC 06/02/25
Salaries of Elected Officials, RTC 12/02/24
PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY
Review of assigned duties to the Director of Fire Services, RTC 06/03/24
Street Takeovers and Enforcement Cameras, RTC 08/04/25
PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Short Term Rentals, RTC 12/06/21
RTC: referred to committee

Waterford Harbor Management Commission
Waterford Public Safety Building
204 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT 06385
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Re: Mooring and Pulley Pole Rate Increase Request
Mr. Campo,
The Waterford Harbor Management Commission has found the East Lyme Harbor/Shellfish
Commission has again raised their rates for moorings in the waters of East Lyme effective
for the 2026 season (See attached minutes from their September 16, 2025 meeting, “Old
Business”, Item F). Those waters include the Niantic River as well as Niantic Bay. The
Niantic River is a shared resource between East Lyme and Waterford. In the interest of
parity, the Waterford Harbor Management Commission would like to raise the rates for
moorings and pulley poles in all Waterford areas to match the rates instituted in East Lyme.
Our current and proposed rates are as follows:
Current Rates:
New Mooring or Pulley Pole Rate - $100.00 per year
Renewal Mooring or Pulley Pole Rate $ 75.00 per year
Proposed Rates:
New Moorings or Pulley Poles - $125.00 per year
Renewing Moorings and Pulley Poles $100.00 per year
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| would like to present this information to the Waterford Representative Town Meeting and
ask for their approval to increase our mooring and pulley pole rates to stay at parity with the
East Lyme Harbo/Shellfish Commission.
Respectfully s itted by;
hnJ. Hughes Ill, Chai
Waterford Harbor Management Commission

EAST LYME HARBOR MANAGEMENT & SHELLFISH COMMISSION
“REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
LAST LYME TOWN HALL
Chairman Treasurer Secretary
Stephen Dinsmore Hull Manwaring Jim Allen
Members Present: Steve Dinsmore, Don Landers, Craig Mason, Jim Allen, Ron Johrison, Susan
Gonzalez :
Members Absent: Hull Manwaring
Ex-Officio(s) Present: Jason Deeble moe
Also Present: Jim Spang Harbor Master eyes
CALL TO ORDER: S. Dinsmore called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
1, APPROVAL OF MINUTES oe Se
A. August 18, 2025, Regular Meeting:
MOTION: (Landers/Allen) to approve the minute