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FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
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PHONE: 860-442-0553
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AGENDA
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 5, 2024
7:00pm — Waterford Town Hall
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
To consider and act upon the minutes of the December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting
and the January 8, 2024 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 recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $252,044 from the Unassigned
Fund Balance of the General Fund to the Board of Education Budget
for reading textbooks.
To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $385,000 from the Unassigned
Fund Balance of the General Fund to a new Capital Project, Account
Number to be determined, for the purpose of purchasing property at 8
Goshen Road.
To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $34,181 from Line Item 20547-
57882 Computer Replacements to purchase replacement computer
equipment from Dell according to State Contract #13PSO0280.
To consider and act on the Town’s acquisition of 439 and 441 Boston Post
Road from the Oswegatchie Fire Company No. 4, Inc., pending action on
a Purchase and Sale Contract for said properties by the BOS at its
February 1, 2024 special meeting.
To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an additional appropriation in the amount of $126,821 from the

Undesignated Fund Balance of the Capital Nonrecurring Expenditure
Fund (CNR) Line Item #205-31520 to Capital and Nonrecurring Fund
Project Item #20253-57792 Oswegatchie Building Renovations subject
to the execution by all parties of a contract between the Town of Waterford
and Oswegatchie Fire Company No. 4, Inc. to purchase 439 and 441
Boston Post Road and a lease agreement between the parties.
6. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an additional appropriation in the amount of $28,550 from
Undesignated Capital and Nonrecurring Fund Balance to Line Item
#20511-57874 for elevator reconditioning at the Youth & Family Services
Bureau and Town Hall.
7. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $496,753 from Line Item #20522-
57794 Mobile and Portable Radio Replacements for the purchase of
portable radios and the spare parts to support the acquisition.
8. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $12,786 from Contingency Line
#10121-59010 to Line Item # 10129-51420 (Patrol) for one employee
payout required under the current collective bargaining.
9. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an additional appropriation in the amount of $273,428 from the
Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund to a new Capital
Project, account number to be determined (if approved) for the Civic
Triangle Project phase | for accessible walkway/park access.
10.To consider and act upon three regular member appointments to the
Ethics Commission. (Term 02/05/2024 — 02/02/2026)
11.To consider and act upon an alternate member appointment to the Ethics
Commission. (Term 02/05/2024 — 02/02/2026)
12.To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Town Clerk and the
Registrar of Voters to amend the 2024 meeting schedule by moving the
April 1, 2024 Meeting to April 8, 2024.
13.To consider and act upon the existing charge of the Ad Hoc Energy Task
Force.
14.To consider and act upon the budget schedule for the May 2024 budget
hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.
1, New Business
J. Adjournment

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
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MINUTES
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
Regular Meeting
December 4, 2023
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First Selectman Robert Brule, Acting Moderator, called the December 4,.2023 Annual Meeting:3f the £5
Representative Town Meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kyrah Augmon-Bossa, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale, Mark Campo, Harry Colonis (speaker
phone), Mary Childs, Timothy Condon, Thomas J. Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti, Nicholas
Gauthier, Kevin Girard, Paul Goldstein, Kristen Gonzalez, Ryan Healy, Christina Jessuck, Matthew
Keatley, Lindsay Khan, Shawn Monahan, Ursula Moreshead, Kayla Mullen, Kathleen Mullen Kohl,
Theodore Olynciw, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, David Sugrue
ABSENT: Jerry Fischer
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert J Brule; Board of Finance Chair Glenn
Patterson; Selectman Richard Muckle
EX-OFFICIO. MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair of the Board of Pat Fedor, selectman Greg Attanasio
ALSO PRESENT; Town Clerk David L. Campo; Town Attorneys Robert Avena and Nick Kepple; Director of
Finance Kim Allen,
AGENDA ITEM C - Elect a Moderator
NOMINATION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Healy, to nominate Pau! Goldstein to serve as
Moderator for a term of one year.
GOLDSTEIN selected as Moderator: Unanimous
RTM Member Colonis left the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM D— October 2, 2023 Minutes
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Bong, to accept the October 2, 2023 Minutes with the following
correction noted by Town Clerk David Campo: That written public comment submitted by Waterford
Resident Laurette Saller be accepted as part of the October 2, 2023. (See attachment)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CORRESPONDENCE
The following items were received:a quarterly report from Fire Services, a letter from the Energy Task
Force, a committee report from Public Protection and Safety, and a letter from the Public Protection and
safety requesting the review of a potential open burn ordinance. (See Attachment)
1) RTM MINUTES 12/04/2023

PUBLIC COMMENT
Waterford resident Helen Kwasniewski offered her concerns over the use of fire pits and the need for
them to be permitted, political signs should be banned.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed Data Center: Tina DuBosque,
45 Wintergreen Dr; James Sposito, 38 Wintergreen Dr; Karen Boehm, 8 Anita Ave; John Valliere, 294
Millstone Rd E.; Bryan Sayles, 54 Wintergreen Dr(See Attachment}; Michele Lewis-O’ Donnell submitted
in writing (See attachment), 19 Nichols Lane.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed Data Center: Beth Sabilia, 132
Oswegatchie Rd; Kris Talar, 6 8" Ave; Joe Toner, 11 Old Mill Rd; Don Barnes 3 Maple Ave; Jim Denning,
Old Mill Rd; Fred Elgersma, 245 Shore Rd
Quaker Hill resident Bryan Sayles also spoke in opposition to the LED sign proposed for Quaker Hill that
is up for review in front of the Board of Selectman and concern over signs of neglect and hazards in
Quaker Hill. (See Attachment)
AGENDA ITEM H
None
CALL ITEM 1 — Data Center Update
PRESENTATION: Attorney for NE Edge William McCoy
Attorney McCoy provided an update on the project and answered questions from the body.
CALL ITEM 2 — Fargo Water Tank Antennas
PRESENTATION: RTM Tom Dembek provided background
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Bono, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for an
additional appropriation in the amount of $48,998 for a new Capital Project (Fargo Water Tank
Antennas), account number to be determined, from Line #205-31520 Undesignated Fund Balance of
the Capital Non-recurring Expenditure Fund (CNR).
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous (Gauthier was unavailable)
CALL ITEM 3 - SCBA Up-grade Program
PRESENTATION: Fire Services Director Michael Howley
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Bono, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for an
appropriation in the amount of $64,000 from funds designated on Capital and Non-recurring Line [tem
#20523-57777, SCBA Up-Grade Program for SCBA replacements over the next three (3) years per the
CIP plan.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Healy to waive the 15 day waiting period on the above
motion.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 4; Library HVAC
PRESENTATION: Library Director Christine Johnson, Library Trustee Robert Kind
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Bano, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for an
appropriation in the amount of $1,091,200 from funds designated on Capital and Non-recurring Line
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item #20536-57848 Library HVAC Upgrade for renovation and replacement of the heating, ventilation
and air conditioning systems at the Waterford Public Library.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanirnous
CALL ITEM 5: Fire Marshal Fee Schedule
PRESENTATION: Public Protection and Safety Chair Tim Condon, Fire Director Michael Howley, Fire
Marshal Stephen Dubicki, Jr.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Public
Protection & Safety Standing Committee of the RTM to amend Chapter 2.36.075 — Fire Marshall Fee
Schedule and Enforcement of the Town of Waterford Cade of Ordinances.
Friendly amendment offered by Driscoll and accepted to replace “amend” with “add the new section
and “to” in place “of” to read as follows: MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve
a recommendation from the Public Protection & Safety Standing Committee of the RTM to add the new
section Chapter 2.36.075 — Fire Marshall Fee Schedule and Enforcement to the Town of Waterford
Code of Ordinances.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 6 — Non-union Administrative/Technical Crafts Wage increase
PRESENTATION: First Selectman Robert Brule, Human Resource Director Christine Walters
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Bono, to approve a request from the First Selectman to approve the
non-union Administrative Support (AS) and Technical Crafts (TC} general wage increase of 2.25% for
fiscal year 2023-2024 (retroactive to July 1, 2023) and a general wage increase of 2.50% for fiscal year
2024-2025. This also includes an increase in employee cost-sharing of health benefits from 13.5% to 14%
effective January 1, 2024 and 15% effective July 1, 2024.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 7 — Non-union Management Professionals
PRESENTATION: First Selectman Robert Brule, Human Resource Director Christine Walters
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Bono, to approve a request from the First Selectman to approve the
non-union Management Professionals general wage increase of 2.25% for fiscal year 2023-2024
{retroactive to July 1, 2023) and a general wage increase of 2.50% for fiscal year 2024-2025. This also
includes an increase in employee cost-sharing of health benefits from 13% to 14% effective January 1,
2024 and 15% effective July 1, 2024.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 8 — Executive Session
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, that the RTM along with First Selectman Rob Brule,
Director of Human Resources Christine Walters, and Labor Counsel! Kristi Kelly go into executive session
for the purpose of discussing strategy and/or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining at 9:08
P.M. This action is taken without prejudice and based on the RTM’s right to discuss, in private, strategy
and/or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-
200(2).
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon to come out of executive session at 9:31 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
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CALL ITEM 9 — Local 818 of Council 4; AFSCME, AFL-CIO contract
PRESENTATION: First Selectman Robert Brule, HR Director Christine Walters
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Bono, to approve the funds necessary to implement the Tentative
Agreement between the Town of Waterford and Local 818 of Council 4; AFSCME, AFL-CIO, to be effective
July 1, 2023 — June 30, 2027, and authorize the First Selectman to sign on the Town's behalf,
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 10: Personnel Review Board
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, to nominate Kathleen Mullen Kohl and Stephane Browder
to the Personnel Review Board. (Term 12/01/2023 — 11/30/2026)
MOTION PASSED: 23-0-1 (Mullen Kohi Abstained)
Mullen Koht & Browder appointed.
CALL ITEM 11 ~ Committee on Committees
MODERATOR Goldstein appointed the following members to serve on the Committee on Committees:
Danielle Steward-Gelinas, Susan Driscoll, Ryan Healy, Christina Jessuck, Ted Olynciw.
MODERATOR Goldstein called for a five minute recess.
CALL ITEM 12 - Committee on Committees Recommendations
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to accept the committee assignments as presented
by the Committee on Committees. (See Attachment.}
MOTION by Gauthier, seconded by Childs, to amend by adding Kayla Mullen to the Public Health,
Recreation and Environment Standing Committee of the RTM as a sixth member.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Childs, Gauthier, Gonzalez, Khan, Mullen Kohi
VOTING AGAINST: Augmon-Bossa, Bono, Bracciale, Campo, Condon, Dembek, Driscoll, Fioravanti, Girard,
Goldstein, Healy, Jessuck, Keatley, Monahan, Moreshead, Olynciw, Steward-Gelinas, Sugrue
ABSTAINED: Mullen
MOTION TO AMEND FAILED: 5-18-1
ORIGINAL MOTION PASSED: 22-2-0 (Gauthier, Mullen opposed)
CALL ITEM 13 — Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee, School Building Committee
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to accept the Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee
and School Building Committee appointments as presented. (See Attachment}
MOTION PASSED: 21-0-3 (Girard, Khan, Sugrue abstained)
CALL ITEM 14 - Retirement Commission
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to appoint Pau! Goldstein and Susan Driscoll to the
Retirement Commission, (Term 01/01/2024 — 12/31/2024)
Friendly amendment by Driscoll and accepted to change term to 12/04/2023 — 11/30/2025.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 15 ~ Social Services Grants Review Board
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to appoint Thomas Dembek and Lindsay Khan to the
Social Services Grants Review Board. (Term 12/04/2023 — 12/02/2024)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
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CALL ITEM 16 — Fire Services Review Special Committee
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to appoint Matthew Keatley and Susan Driscoll to
the Fire Services Review Special Committee.
MOTION PASSED: 23-0-1 (Keatley abstained)
CALL ITEM 17 ~ Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to appoint Jennifer Bracciale to the Oswegatchie Fire
Station Building Committee.
MOTION PASSED: 23-0-4 (Bracciale abstained)
CALL ITEM 18 - RTM Proposed Schedule
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the proposed schedule as presented.
{See Attachment}
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 19 ~ RTM Proposed Budget
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to approve the FY25 budget in the amount of
$18,903 and forward to the Board of Selectmen for approval.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS:
RTM Member Tim Condon spoke in regard to his letter about open burn permits.
MOTION by Condon, seconded by Gauthier, to refer the subject of an “open burn ordinance” to the
Public Protection and Safety Standing Committee.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
RTM Member Ted Olynciw spoke regarding his report on vacant properties owned by the Town of
Waterford, which had been handed out at a previous meeting,
MOTION by Olynciw, seconded by Gonzalez to forward the report on to the First Selectman.
VOTING IN FAVOR; Unanimous
RTM Member Jennifer Bracciale reminded the body that the tree fighting on the Historic Green is Friday
December 8, 2023.
RTM Member Kevin Girard notified the body that the Energy Task Force was set to sundown on
December 4, 2023.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Childs, to extend the charge of the Energy task Force until February in
order to research new parameters.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MOTION by Bono, seconded by Healy, to adjourn at 10:21 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
David L. Campo, CCTC
Waterford Town Clerk
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RTM Meeting 10/02/2(Introduction)
Dear Members of Waterford RTM
habitat disadvantages.
We know from numerous reports from Arizona, Virginia, Illinols and other areas
that data center noise pollution is harmful and nearly impossible to live with. It
will affect the health and well being of 3 neighborhoods;, Millstone Point,
Millstone West, Marlin and Albacore Roads as well as the children and parents
frequenting the adjacent ballfields .
Additionally, the land for this construction has wetlands, streams and habitat for
humerous state and federal species. Downstream is Cranberry pond and marsh
where Osprey, and numerous shorebirds, as well as ma ny migratory ducks feed
and nest.
NE Edge, the developer, does not have a proven track record for developing data
centers. It is involved in litigation for past business practices. To jeopardize our
community with this type of inexperienced company may cause more problems
and expense that our town should not have to bear,
These are just a few of the problems inherent in the proposal. There are mn
more to consider including energy insecurity, traffic congestion, and safety fro
fire and terrorist threats.
[am reminded of the old saying... If it sounds too good to be true, it is too good to
be true,
Many residents are unaware of this proposal and its consequences. It is very
important for our town officials to hold a public hearing to explain it and answer
concerns about it.
Thank you.
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Waterford Fire Depatment
November 8, 2023
Kimberly Allen
Finance Director
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
This is the First Quarter Report of our fourth year of the Volunteer
Firefighters and Fire Police Incentive Program. The Fire Service’s number
of participants consisted of 35 volunteer firefighters and 17 fire police.
The Waterford Fire Department responded to 744 incidents during the first
quarter (July 2023 - September 2023).
There were numerous events (ranging from Summer Music to Sailfest
Fireworks to road races) requiring fire police assistance throughout the
quarter to which discretionary points were assigned. The first quarter
resulted in 18 members qualifying for an incentive stipend, four of which
qualified for the Fire Officer and EMT bonus. The first quarter resulted
in payouts totaling $7,254.00.
Please charge line item 10123-51411, Firefighting (Incentive Program
Stipends), for $7,254.00,
Tf there are any questions or further information that you would like
provided, please contact me at 860-440-0544,
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michael J. Howley
Director of Fire Services

FY24 - First Quarter
(July 2023 thru September 2023)
Fire Police (1) $224
Fire Police (2) $224
Fire Police (3) $224
Fire Police (4) $287
Fire Police (5) $322
Fire Police (6) $350
Firefighter (1) $238
Firefighter (2) $287
Firefighter (3) $287
Firefighter (4) $287
Firefighter (5) $336
Firefighter (6) S427
Firefighter (7) $473
Firefighter (8) 5476
Firefighter (9) $504
Firefighter (10) $620
Firefighter (11) S746
Firefighter (12) $942
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December 3, 2023
Kevin Girard, Chair
Mary Childs, Secretary
Waterford Energy Task Force
Re: Energy Task Force Term report and future recommendations
Paul Goldstein
Moderator, Waterford RTM
Dear Moderator Goldstein,
We write to update the Waterford RTM on the business of the Energy Task Force for the time
period it has been active, September 2022 through October 2023, The Energy Task Force has
met three times in 2022 and seven times in 2023. The Task Force has been very productive.
An interim report was given to the RTM and First Selectman Brule on June 1, 2023, which
described the work of the task force to date, and provided a list of ten action items the town
could tackle to positively impact the town's energy usage and environmental footprint. After
receiving this letter, First Selectman Brule asked Mr. Mullen, Director of Planning, to undertake
four of the recommendations (Perform energy usage benchmarking on all town buildings,
Perform an energy audit of all town buildings by an independent consultant, Evaluate town-wide
solar options, Install electric vehicle charging stations.)
in the time since, the town has engaged UConn on the energy benchmarking. Waterford have
provided UConn with all the required information to complete the assessment, but UConn has
been a bit slow to return the results. We have communicated with Mr. Mullen and set a plan for
followup, especially since the Energy Audit (action item #2) is-a follow-on from the
benchmarking.
Mr. Mullen has attended the Task Force meetings and communicated that fhe work on the
remaining two items (solar evaluation and electric vehicle charging) will commence when his
department has the resources and bandwidth to tackle them. Work is already underway with
regard to new commercial businesses in town and Planning working with developers to consider
EV charging and solar as part of their projects. With all the actions the Task Force
recommended well underway, the town has set itself on a path to a substantially greener energy
footprint.
However, the work of the Task Force seems somewhat unfinished. After communicating with
Mr, Mullen, we both feel there is still a role for this Task Force going forward. The Task Force
serves as an importarit forum where public discussion about the town’s energy usage can be
entertained - this cannot happen effectively at regular board meetings.. It is the only forum
containing members from ail the Town’s governing boards and informed citizens where cross-

talk among them can happen effectively. Jn addition, the Task Force would like to see the
recommendations made in June through to completion, collaborating with the Planning
department and other town stakeholders. Further, there are upcoming town activities where this
Task Force could contribute significantly (e.g Sustainable CT certification), Finally, the Task
Force has a vibrant membership who are passionate about minimizing the town’s impact to the
environment with smart energy choices.
Given the strength of the committee, its unfinished business, and a desire to continue by both
the Task Force members and the Planning Director, we recommend the RTM consider
extending this Task Force for the upcoming term. We also recommend the RTM reconsider and
redefine the charge of the Task Force (to include upcoming activities), as well as reconsider the
proper time for the Task Force to conclude,
Sincerely Yours,
Kevin Girard, Chair
Mary Childs, Secretary
Waterford CT Energy Task Force
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Jonathan Mullen, Planning Director
Robert Brule, First Selectman
David Campo, Town Clerk
Danielle Steward-Gelinas, Majority Leader
Susan Driscoll, Minority Leader

Public Protection and Safety
Standing Sub-Committee Report
To the Members of the Representative Town Meeting,
The Public Protection and Safety Committee was tasked with investigated and possibly creating
an ordinance to establish a fee schedule for Fire Marshal services. This was assigned to the sub -
committee in October of 2022. The committee met 7 times from January 5” 2023 to November
152023, Meeting minutes are available at www.waterfordct.org . in that time the committee worked
closely with Attorney Nick Kepple, Director of Fire Services Michael Howley and Fire Marshal Steven
Dubicki. The purpose of the ordinance Is to create a fee schedule for Fire Marshal services and
enforcement of sald fees, Many of the surrounding communities already bill for such services and with
a growing need in the Fire Marshal Office for more inspection and plan review personnel this ordinance
creates a mechanism to generate funds by those who utilize the office instead of relying solely on
taxpayer funding. Stated another way, the Town needs to hire more fire inspectors and with the
passage of this ordinance the Town may be able to potentially offset the additional costs. A public
hearing was held on November 15” 2023 at which no member of the public was present. The
committee unanimously voted in favor to present this proposed ordinance to the body of the
Representative Town Meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Imothy Condon,
District 1 Representative
Chair Public Protection and Safety Sub-Committee

To the Moderator of the Representative Town Meeting, November 20" 2023
In recent discussions with the Director of Fire Services Mike Howley and the Fire
Marshal Steve Dubicki, | have been made aware that the Town of Waterford does not
have an Open Burning Ordinance as many of our surrounding communities do and as
such creates an enforcement issue. 1am requesting that the Representative Town
meeting via its Public Protection and Safety standing subcommittee investigate the
possible creation of an Open Burning Ordinance to assist our Fire Service. Attached is an
ordinance from the Town of Wallingford for reference.
Respectfully,
District 1 Representative
Representative Town Meeting

RTM, Dec. 4, 2023, Town of Waterford
For Public Comment arid Meeting Minutes
My name is Michéle Lewis O’Donnell. | attended the last RTM on Oct 2, 2023, and'in ‘hy public
comment expressed my grave concern regarding the lack of transparency with town residents about _
the proposed data center on the Dominion Millstone site, It was disconcerting to hear at the opening
of that meeting in Oct, when so many residents showed up in opposition to the data center, that the
RTM was ina “passive role” with little authority to Intervene. The NE Edge attorney, Mr. McCoy,
made it clear In his update that the host agreement was “contractual.”
How did our town end up in this hog-tied position, without a town-wide information meeting,
without the normal bidding process on the project, without the critical input of residents? We are
not talking about a staridard data center, but one that is hyperscaled, 1.5 million sq ft! What does
that really mean? | did a little research to gain perspective, The standard large data center is 100,000
sq ft, so the proposed center is 15 times this size and larger than the square footage of 26 football
fields, Let me repeat, 26 football fieldsf CT has 17 data centers and the largest is 168,000 sq ft
(almost 9 times smaller) located in Stamford. Most are much smaller than this, NE Edge, LLC, has no
track record in building any data center, let alone a hyperscaled one. it is not surprising that 5 towns,
including Groton, have refused to negotiate with NE Edge for this and other reasons, some of which
residents have elaborated in the last RTM, We should be taking careful note.
In fact, Groton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted in June 2023 to approve
regulations to limit the size of data centers to 12,500 square feet. (that’s 120 times smaller than the
proposed center in Waterford), a move that will prevent the development of hyperscale facilities in
the town. This was after a one-year moratorium on data centers larger than only 5,000 sq, ft'to give
the Groton commission time to decide on how best to regulate the sector, To quote the Town
Manager John Burt, “| agree that it’s important t6 take their time to make sure there are sound rules
in place to protect any of our-residents should a data center request to locate here in the future.”
This was a wise course of action in the absence of much needed guidance for comrnunities from the
state level to accompany the bill (no. 6514) to Incentivize large-scale data centers in CT, This, bill was
unwisely rushed through the legislature in early 2021.
While we all want to support economic.development and sustainability in our community, this
massive data canter may have long-term implications for the town's economic stability. While there
may be initial economic benefits, such as welcomed work tothe construction sector for a period of
two years, if the data center faces financial challenges or becomes obsolete due to technological
advancements, our town may be left with crippling financial burdens.
Another concern, not much talked about, is the potential release of hazardous. materials and
chemicals used in data center operations which can pose a direct threat to public health and the
environment. Data centers often employ substances like coolants and cleaning agents that, if
mishandled or released into the environment, can contaminate water supplies and soil. This
contamination could lead to long-term health problems for the local population, including the risk of
serlaus ilinesses and reproductive issues, not to mention the deleterious impact on the marine, flora,
and fauna ecology-and biodiversity.

To conclude, my family, which has continuously lived in Pleasure Beach for over 101 years, opposes
this project and the way it has been handled. What could happen now to recalibrate future steps and
decisions with inclusion and transparency.
1.
‘request again, along with many others, that a town-wide information meeting to clearly inform
and delineate for residents what has transpired so far and what the process is going forward. An
explanation of the GANTT Chart, requested by Bryan Sayles, would be a good starting point. This
meeting should include a time of listening and discusslon with residents to address their
concerns, The many rational concerns, for example, raised by Attorney John Valliere in his
correspondence (entered in the minutes of the Oct 2023 RTM) with both the siting council and
RTM member, Dan Radin could be used as talking points, as well,
How could the Waterford Planning and Zoning Commission work to put regulations in place
regarding data center applications and rules of engagement that would establish guardrails to
guide town administrators and officials, involve residents, and protect the community? |
underscore the question: How could and should residents collaborate in this process to establish
“sound rules?”
This initiative would atso do well to elicit involvement at the state level so that general guidance
applicable to all communities could be efficiently shared and developed. For instance, guidance
around noise assessment and mitigation. It is well known hyperscaled data centers are not
normally located close to residential areas due to the continuous noise they produce. The NE
Edge proposal is only 2000 feet from the Millstone residents. The Dominion Millstone site is
uniquely surrounded by water on three sides. How will this amplify the noise generated? How
will this affect the marine environment. We don’t want Long Island Sound to become data center
sound!
In a similar vein to the guidance suggested above, it would be crucial to call forthe state of CT to
establish a task force made up of town representatives, for example, to investigate the emerging
and substantial evidence around data centers and their negative impact on mental health and
well-being. Data centers are a long-term project and potentially a long-term nightmare, literally,
if we don’t do the due diligence now. Let’s not be short-sighted.
Thank you for your attention,
Michéle Lewis O’Donnell, PsyD
19 Nichols Lane
Waterford, CT 06385

RTM Meeting
December 4, 2023
7: OPM
Waterford Town Hall
Subject: Bid #23-129 LED Message Sian and installation (Quaker Hill Green)
"For the. followingn reasons, the step of approving a bid award at tomar row's Board of selectivieg eeting
should be postponed. Be advised that | intentionally excluded the contr actors’ names as their role isn’t
bel ing called into question. Due diligence by the Town of Waterford is my concern, °
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What was the process that notified Quaker Hill residents and how much time was allowed to
have an opeh discussion about placing a brilliant LED sign on an otherwise welcorning, postage
stamp size Quaker Hill green? It currently has a wood carved sign, park benches and a.
lterature/book. box and is decéfated seasonally and fits the character of the neighborhood.
. When were neighbors notified’ that a brillant. LED message. board would be placed adjacent to :
- thelr homes? |
_ That intersection Includes pedéstriah crosswalkls) tor children walking to the Quaker bil school
or, t6 the Quaker Hill Breen itpell Why distract motorists with a message | board? Is that a risk
worth taking?
Where isa copy of the building permit’ and what bullaing code addresses LED message boards?
‘Why are you using money from a 2024-2025 Traffic Control budget for this LED message Sign. and
_ is even really considered traffic ‘control? Does it actively regulate traffic? .
This expendittire appears rushed and without thoughtful Input from the Smith Cove .
halghborhood of Quaker Hill The following. are known dates aand ‘milestones accor ding to public
tecord. , ue . :
14/10/23, Bid proposal submitted by a ‘contractor.
11/13/23, Bid proposal signed and dated, in-person,
11/14/23, Three bid. proposals opened;
14/36/23, Davey, notifies and recommends’ a winner, : .
11/30/23, Stamped, ‘dated officlal BOS agenda with Davey’ ‘5 feeorimendation.
14/30/23, ‘Text alert about BOS meeting to approve said recommendation ¢on 12/5
4s convert this document to'a PDF ahd adhere/post to the following meeting minutes.
Regidant and Taxpayer
5 Wintergreen Drive
Quaker Hill, CT 06375

RTM Meeting
_ December 4, 2023 ~
7:00PM ,
Waterford Town Hall”
Subject: Neglect : v
With a bronze plaque near Conn ‘College Arboretum, Old Norwich Road | ist
turnpike first surveyed in 1670. To this day, motorists use it to meander through smth Cove, past Conn
College and into New. London, It is a road that is policed so that it isn’t abused as a raceway like
Mohegan Parkway which parallels Old Norwich Road, There are sidewalks'that are in constant use by. ”
people in our neighborhood as well as college students from the Coast Guard Academy dnd Conn
College although, it used to be better maintained which brings me to my point about obvious neglect.
Along Old Norwich Road there are hazards and signs of neglect left unchecked for years.
. ‘ Logs, one sitting there just léching to roll into the road, (Old: Mil Rd}
e ° Bags of construction waste labellad OaG lidustries fiext to sidewalk (Near Senkow Rd.) +
oA large, somewhat rotten stump leaning against a fire hydrant; (Bénhatn Ave.)
© Fire hydrants missing reflective snow poles,
_®~ Damaged guard railing and cement bartiers over Hunts Brook. ‘Also an eyesore.
e No bictes but numerous storm sewers filled with leaves. ‘Including sidetoads off Old Nowich, .
Quaker Hill Elementary School - Although not part of the road, the invasive, thick growth of vines
_ (bittersweet?) overwhelming the point-of-preserice for a utility within'a secure chain link enclosure is a
‘sign of neglect and ah obstruction hazard, That It has reached the school’s rooftop is proofthat it didn’t
happen over ‘night. In fact, | know that it has been growing well over two years now. The attached
picture was taken afew’ weeks ag0. :
Finally,-as a resident of hig section oftown it pains me- eto see the’ conditions continue to deteriorate
when this never happened up until five-or she yeats 3‘ago: it seems to me ‘that taxpayer money could be
better spent fixing what's broken and preventive maintenance rather than tryl ng to add something new,
Please convert this document, ; Including six G nictures to a PDF and aithere/post to the following
“ meeting, ininutes, :
Bry4h Sayles
~-Regjdent and Taxpayer
54 Wintergreen Drive
* Quaker Hill, CT 06375

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2023-2025 RTM Member Committee Assignments/Appointments
Committee on Committees
Moderator appoints at first annual meeting; minimum of 5 members; all 4 districts must be represented.
Majority Leader— (1)
Minority Leader— (4)
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RTM Standing Committees (for duration of current RTM term) 4 8 &
foe
Prepared by Majority and Minority Leader; endorsed hy Committee on Committees; approved by RTM
at first annual meeting. Every member must serve on at least one standing committee; minimum of
3 members; simple majority applies, Moderator serves as ex-officio member of every committee.
Legislation & Administration
R Tom Dembek
R. Christina Jessuck
R Mark Campo
D Ursula Moreshead
D Susan Driscoll
Public Works, Planning & Development
R Mike Bono
R Ryan Healy
R Matt Keatley
D Kristin Gonzalez
D Kyrah Augmon-Bossa
Finance, Wage & Personnel
R Harry Colonis
R Kevin Girard
R Danielle Steward-Gelinas
D Ted Olynciw
D Kayla Mullen
Public Health, Recreation & Environment
R Jen Bracciale
R Mike Bono
R Ryan Healy
D Tim Fioravanti
D Jerry Fischer
Education
R Matt Keatley
R Christina Jessuck
R Dave Sugrue
D Lindsay Khan
D Mary Childs
Public Protection & Safety
R Tom Dembek
R Tim Condon
R Shawn Monahan
D Nick Gauthier
D Kathy Mullen Kohl]

RTM Member Appointments to Outside Committees/Commissions (for duration of current RTM
term unless limited/expanded by oversight dept/board or by ordinance)
One member from each caucus; nominated by caucus, approved by RTM
Social Service Grants Review (1-yr term) School Building Committee (5-yr terms)
R Tom Dembek two vacancies to be filled mid-term on 12/4/23:
D Lindsay Khan 1/1/19/ - 6/30/24 and 7/1/22 - 6/30/27
R Tom Dembek
Retirement Commission (2-yr term) R Dave Sugrue
R_ Paul Goldstein D Ted Olynciw (serving 1/1/20 - 6/30/25)
D Susan Driscoll
OSW Fire Station Building Committee (term
for life of project; replacements only when
appointee resigns from BC or is no longer on RTM)
R Jen Bracciale
RTM Special Committees (Written charge/mission required. Duration of terms specified by
charge/mission statement or applicable ordinance. Simple majority applies.)
Long-Range Fiscal Planning Committee
R Kevin Girard
R Harry Colonis
R Christina Jessuck
D Lindsay Khan
D Ursula Moreshead
Fire Services Review Special Committee (3 RTM seats; two appointed by entire body; one member of
Public Protection & Safety Committee to be appointed by new PP&S Committee at first meeting of term)
R Matt Keatley
D Susan Driscoll

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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
2024 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
7:00pm — Waterford Town Hall Auditorium
February 5, 2024
April 4, 2024
May 6, 8, 13 and 15, 2024 (FY25 Annual Budget Meeting)
June 3, 2024
August 5, 2024
October 7, 2024
December 2, 2024 (Annual Meeting)
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FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
MINUTES
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
Waterford Town Hall
Special Meeting
January 8, 2024
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The January 8, 2024, Special Meeting of the Representative Town Meeting was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by Moderator Paul Goldstein.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kyrah Augmon-Bossa, Michael Bono, Erica Casper, Mark Campo, Mary Childs, Harry Colonis,
Timothy Condon, Thomas Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Timothy Fioravanti, Nicholas Gauthier, Paul
Goldstein, Kristin Gonzalez, Ryan Healy, Christina Jessuck, Lindsay Khan, Shawn Monahan, Ursula
Moreshead, Kayla Mullen, Kathy Mullen Kohl, Danielle Steward-Gellinas, David Sugrue
ABSENT: Jennifer Bracciale, Kevin Girard, Matthew Keatley, Ted Olynciw
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair of the Board of Education Pat Fedor Merriman
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: First Selectman Robert Brule; Selectman Greg Attanasio; Selectman
Richard Muckle; Chair of the Board of Finance Glenn Patterson
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L. Campo; Town Attorney Nicholas Kepple.
AGENDA ITEM C ~- CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
CALL ITEM 1 — Executive Session
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with respect
to collective bargaining units in executive session, said action to be taken without prejudice to the
Representative Town Meeting’s right to discuss said matters in a private meeting pursuant to
Connecticut Statute § 1-200 at 7:05 P.M. and to invite Superintendent of Schools Thomas Giard, BOE
Chairman Pat Fedor, BOE Member Marcia Benvenuti, BOE Member Kathleen Elbaumn, Town Attorney
Nicholas Kepple
BOE Employees and RTM Members Bono, Childs, Gonzalez and Fioravanti stated they would not be
participating in the executive session.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Steward-Gelinas, to come out of executive session with no votes taken
at 7:41 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 2 - BOE and Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers
PRESENTATION: Superintendent of Schools Thomas Giard, BOE Chairman Pat Fedor, BOE Member
Marcia Benvenuti, BOE Member Kathleen Elbaum

MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, to approve an agreement between the Waterford Board of
Education and the Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
and to request the funding thereof, purstiant to Connecticut General Statute §10-153d.
Discussion ensued
VOTING IN FAVOR: Augmon-Bassa, Casper, Condon, Dembek, Driscoll, Gauthier, Healy, Jessuck, Khan,
Monahan, Moreshead, Mullen, Mullen Kohl
VOTING AGAINST: None
ABSTAINED; Bona, M. Campo, Childs, Calonis, Fioravanti, Goldstein, Gonzalez, Steward-Gelinas, Sugrue
MOTION PASSED: 13-0-9
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to adjourn at 7:51 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous,
rau Submitted,
David L. mA ccTC
Waterford Town Clerk

Cathryn C. Girard
4 Cove View Drive
Quaker Hill, CT 06385
Tel (941) 893-7533
CEGirard@aol.com
Mailing Address: Jan-Apr
4337 Oak View Drive
Sarasota, FL 34232
January 22, 2024
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Members of the Following Waterford Boards and Commissions: =a & =
Board of Police Commissioners 5 ; :
Board of Selectmen ae)
Board of Finance ~ Of
Representative Town Meeting mo
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15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
NOTE: To be delivered to each Board via email; for subsequent distribution to each
member of the above listed Boards and Commissions as a Communication from a
Concerned Citizen, and for placement as an Agenda Item on the Next Regularly Scheduled
Board/Commission Meeting.
Re: Electronic Enforcement of Traffic Violations (Speeding and Running Red Lights on
Rte 32 between the USCG Academy and the entrance to I-395)
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Waterford Boards and Commissions listed above:
Background
My husband and I experienced a near-death experience last October attempting to make a left
turn onto Rte, 32 from Richards Grove Road, under a fully green traffic signal giving us the
right-of-way to proceed. We came within seconds of being ‘I-boned on the driver’s side of our
vehicle by a car unquestionable driving at 75-90 mph and blazing through a red light. J have
been married to my husband for 60 years, and I have never seen him so visibly shaken! We
have not driven on that section of Rte. 32 since that incident and we will not, until something
effective is done by the town of Waterford to change this situation, which is a death trap! Itis a
Vision Zero in Waterford
Cathryn C, Girard
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situation well known to ALL residents and officials of Waterford. And although a complex one
because Rte. 32 is a state road, ATTENTION must be paid, and ACTION must be taken.
In the course of attempting to get the First Selectman and the Police Chief of Waterford, the
local newspapers, the local TV stations, and the State of CT fired up to address this situation, I
have become aware of CT HBS917 recently passed by the CT Legislature, enacting the
recommendations of the CT VISION ZERO COUNCIL, designed to stem and lower the
dramatic increases in traffic fatalities in virtually every town in CT, every yeat.
CT VISION ZERO is the state version of a federal program designed to provide funding to reach
the same goals. Federal grants are available! West Hartford CT has recently been awarded a
$700,000 grant from the federal program for their VISION ZERO PLAN.
Actions Taken to Date
1. Thave met with the First Selectman, Robert Brule, and Chief Balestracci, to heighten the
need for ATTENTION to be paid to this initiative, and to put it on a fast track.
2. Asa result of that meeting, Chief Balestracci hag informed me of all the
Boards/Commissions in Waterford that would play a role in implementing this initiative
in Waterford, which is why you are receiving this communication.
3. Ihave made contacts in the State and understand the people involved in the State Vision
Zero Council and the role of the Council.
4. [know that guidance and requirements can be secured from the CT DOT, which oversees
the State Vision Zero Council.
5. Ihave spoken at length with the Manager for the Vision Zero initiative in West Hartford,
and understand the process that West Hartford went through, and how they effectively
used consultants to assist in preparing the grant proposal to the US DOT that garnered
West Hartford a $700,000 grant to implement their Vision Zero plan.
Next Steps
Frankly, the ball is in the court of each one of you as a resident of Waterford, and a member
of a governing body of the town.
| believe that each of you has a moral responsibility to the citizens of Waterford to enact effective
safety measures to protect the lives of those people that you represent.
Tam going to attach only a smattering of information to this letter, because frankly 1 do not want
to overwhelm you — in case this is the first time you have heard of the VISION ZERO initiative,
Let’s say they are designed to pique your interest.
T have lots more information, and J stand ready to provide what I can, and conduct research to
assist you ALL with questions you may have. All you have to do is ASK!
Vision Zero in Waterford
Cathryn C, Girard
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Conclusion
During our meeting in December, I told Chief Balestracci and First Selectman Brule that I have
been called a “Chinese Water Torture.” I never give up! I have made it my mission (one of two)
to bring VISION ZERO to Waterford, and to make Rte. 32 between the USCG Academy and the
entrance to 1-395 a safe driving experience! | plan to continue my communication with you all
and appear in~person at your meetings when we return to Waterford in the spring. Ihave a lot of
information at my disposal.
T hope you will understand the importance of this issue, and will proceed with all due speed to
move forward to take whatever steps are required, whether focal, state, or federal.
Attachments
1, Enabling Legislation Jersey City, New Jersey- 7 pages
2, CT DOT News Release re HB 85917 — Vision Zero — 1 page
3. West Hartford Vision Zero Project Schedule — 1 page
Vision Zero in Waterford
Cathryn C. Girard
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_ CITY OF JERSEY CITY
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL # 280 GROVE STREET @ JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07302
TELEPHONE (201) 547-5500 FACSIMILE (201) $47-5442
STEVEN M. FULOP STEVEN M, FULOP
AYOR 
MAYOR
EO, 2019-007 June 14, 2019
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY
REINSTITUTING A VISION ZERO TASK FORCE TO ADVANCE THE ACTIONS AND
STRATEGIES SPECIFICED IN THE JERSEY CITY VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Mayor of the City of Jersey City by faw, I hereby issue the
following Executive Order:
WHEREAS, Jersey City adopted a Complete Streets Policy in May of 2011, which mandated that all
public streets be designed to safely accommodate travel by pedestrians and bicyclists as well as
motorized vehicles; and
WHEREAS, significant accomplishments have already been achieved as a result of this policy as well
as through the City’s collaboration with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s Local
Safety Program, which addresses high priority crash locations on local roadways; and
WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the City currently averages approximately twenty (20) severe injury
crashes and nine (9) traffic fatalities within the City per year, inclusive of crashes on State and County
roadways, with an average of three (3) traffic fatalities per year occurting on City streets; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address traffic safety in the City, Executive Order 2018-007 was signed to
fortnally adopt a Vision Zero Initiative tailored for Jersey City and to create a Vision Zero Task Force
to draft an Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Jersey City Vision Zero Task Plan was formally adopted by the Municipal Council
on February 14, 2019 outlining specific actions and strategies the City must take to achieve its goal of
zero traffic fatalities and severe injuries on City roadways by the year 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Vision Zero Task Force expired after one year following the issuan