Board of Selectmen - Minutes - 10/07/2025

PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
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Waterford Town Hall (Auditorium)
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by the Board of Selectmen in
accordance with CGS 7-83)
1. Call to Order & Roll Call: 5:00 PM
In Attendance: First Selectman, Robert Brule; Selectman, Rich Muckle and
Selectman, Greg Attanasio
Late: NONE
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment: NONE
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4. Southwest School: To consider and act upon a motion to extend the lease
agreement with SBA Communications Corporation for the cell tower located
at 51 Daniels Avenue for an additional period from 2033 to 2058 as per the
agreement and to authorize the First Selectman to execute all necessary
documents related to said lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Selectmen hereby
approve the 
extension of the 
existing lease 
agreement with SBA
Communications Corporation and/or its affiliate SBA Towers II LLC dated
May 27, 2008, with respect to the cell tower located on a portion of property
currently known as 51 Daniels Avenue, from 2033 up to 2058 per that certain
First Amendment to Option & Land Lease, Memorandum of Land Lease and
Related Agreements, with SBA Towers II LLC, a copy of which is included.
herewith. The Board of Selectman further authorizes the First Selectman to
execute any and all documents and take any and all actions that he deems
_necessary or appropriate to effectuate and carry out the forgoing resolution.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio to move Southwest School to the 1*

item of discussion. VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
5.
Board of Education: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea
Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Director of Finance and Operations for
the Board of Education, Joseph Mancini, for surplus disposal of the following
items as they’ve outlived their usefulness:
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Asset #001801-AMMCO 3000 — Lathe-serial No. 36254
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Asset #001802-AMMCO 7000 — Hustler Disc Brake Lathe-Serial No.
22052
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
6.
Assessor: To consider and act on a request for an appropriation, from
designated line #20501-57369 (CNR Revaluation), from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Assessor, Paige Walton, in the amount of
$210,000 and forward on to the Board of Finance if approved.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
7.
Assessor: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Assessor, Paige Walton, to award the
contract to Vision Government Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $210,000.
Funds will be available from line #20501-57369, (CNR Revaluation), pending 
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RIM approval.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
8.
Recreation and Parks: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea
Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Recreation and Parks,
Ryan McNamara, to award Tom Irwin, Inc., in the amount of $33,411.02, using
the CRCOG (Capital Region Purchasing Council) contract # 773, from line #
10137-52420 (Maintenance of Property), for fertilization and seeding of the
turf and field management.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
9. Police Department: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea
Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief of Police, Marc Balestracci,
for surplus disposal of the following items as they’ve outlived their
usefulness:

Instant Power IP 1825FL Charging Pack
Booster Pac ES2500 Charging Pack
(2) Instant Power 950s Charging Packs
GoEcolite Shredder
All Traffic Solutions Powercase 12VDC/120vac
Aluminum portable halogen light fixture
(2) aluminum sign board stanchions
Speed sentry shield (mobile speed sign)
Yuneec Drone-Model #H520-Serial No.: YU17510048B11A01
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
10.Police Department: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea
Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief of Police, Mare Balestracci,
for surplus disposal of the following items as they’ve outlived their
usefulness:
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L&R LE 242 Sonic Cleaning System, parts associated includes:
Safety Ultrasonic Gun clean
CME/MSDS No. 00007999
CME/MSDS No. 00008000
Model: LE 242 System-26081-Serial No.: 09299-583485
Model: LE 242 Filter System-26099-Serial No.: 8050-557475
Attached cylinder:
Model FOSBN-806-Serial No.: 79421
Model: 4002-1/6ST-18245-Serial No.: 05153-50449 
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(2) Megavox Speakers
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
11. Fire Department: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Fire Services, Christopher
Haley, 
for 
surplus 
disposal 
of 
a 
2016 
Ford 
Expedition, 
VIN
#1FMJU1IT9GEF29608, Asset ID: 101409, Tag: Q85, as this vehicle has been
replaced according to the Fleet Management Plan.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
12. Fire Department: To consider and act on a request for a FY26 appropriation,
toward Capital Non-Recurring designated line #20523-57777 (Fire Service —
SCBA Upgrade Program), from the Director of Fire Services, Christopher
Haley, in the amount of $49,101.58 and forward on to the Board of Finance if

approved.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
13. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Public Works, Gary Schneider,
for surplus and reassignment of Asset #920403 1607, Cross Country Trailer to
use for the Town of Waterford, previously used by the Recreation and Parks
Department.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
14. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Public Works, Gary Schneider,
to award the bid to BSC Groups and Haley Ward, Inc., for On-Call Civil
Engineering Consulting and Surveyor for a contract period of three (3) years,
on or before October 15, 2025 through September 30, 2028.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
15, Public Works: To consider and act on the following request for a FY26 In-
Series Transfer from the Director of Public Works, Gary Schneider, in the
amount of $5,000 to cover the cost of tree removals due to the tree truck still
being out for repair.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
16. First Selectman: To consider and act on a recommendation from the First
Selectman, Robert Brule, to approve the Board of Selectmen 2026 Regular
Meeting schedule and the 2026 Budget Schedule.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio to amend and change “September 21,
2026” to “September 22, 2026”; change “November 3, 2026” (Election Day) to
“November 10, 2026” for the Board of Selectman scheduled dates and add
“February 3, 2026” to the Budget meeting portion of the schedule. VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
17, Appointments & Resignations:
17a. To consider and act on the reappointment of Robert Brule (R) to the
Social Service Grant Committee to fill the term of 12/1/25-11/30/26 as a
member.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
18. New Business: NONE
19. Old Business: Guardians of Democracy Discussion

20. Correspondence:
20a. Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission Scallop Permit Info for
2026
21. Consent Agenda
21a. Tax Refund: To approve and act on repayment of tax refund in the
amount of $31,983.72.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
21b. Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes September 23, 2025
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
22. Adjournment: 6:24 PM
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
David Campo
Waterford Town Clerk
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Mr. David Campo;
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
In ordinance with the Connecticut General Statue 1-21, please be advised of the following 2026
schedule dates for the Board of Selectmen.
January 6, 2026 
April 7, 2026 
July 7, 2026 
October 6, 2026
January 20, 2026 
April 21, 2026 
July 21, 2026 
October 20, 2026
February 3, 2026 
May 5, 2026 
August 4, 2026 
November 10, 2026
February 17, 2026 
May 19, 2026 
August 18, 2026 
November 17, 2026
March 3, 2026 
June 2, 2026 
September 8, 2026 
December 1, 2026
March 17, 2026 
June 16, 2026 
September 22, 2026 
December 15, 2026
The Board of Selectmen meet generally the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless
otherwise indicated, All regular meetings will begin at 5:00pm at the Waterford Town Hall.
The Board of Selectmen will meet the following dates for Budget Meetings in 2026 at 4pm at the
Waterford Town Hall:
February 3, 2026 
February 4, 2026
February 9, 2026
Respectfully,
Rabert Burke
Rob Brule
First Selectman
Waterford Town Hall
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
rbrule@waterfordct.org
February 5, 2026
February 10, 2026
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