Board of Selectmen - 67 (02/03/2022)

DEPT/AGENCY:
10141
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TOWN OF WATERFORD
GENERAL FUND
2022-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET
FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BD.
JADVERTISING
52010 
0 
300 
0 
300 
300 
0 
0.00%
52020 
POSTAGE 
0 
25 
0 
25 
25 
0 
0.00%
52030 
PROFESSIONAL FEES 
0 
950 
0 
950 
950 
0 
0.00%
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE 
0 
_0 
0

FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2021
Present: 
Baird Welch-Collins
Chris Callahan
George Harran
Alexander Kuvalanka
Jennifer Kohl
1. 
CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Welch-Collins called the Regular Meeting of December 1, 2021 to
order at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Kohl was welcomed as a new member of the Board.
2. 
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 3, 2021 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL
BOARD.
MOTION (1): 
Mr. Callahan moved to approve the November 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes
of the Flood and Erosion Control Board, as presented. Seconded by
Mr. Harran. Ms. Kohl abstained from voting. (4-0-1) Motion carried.
3. 
PUBLIC COMMENT. There were no guests.
4.TREASURER’S REPORT. Mr. Kuvalanka reported there was one bill paid to the Recording Secretary
in the amount of $56.59.
5. SCHEDULE OF FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD 2022 MEETING DATES. Mr. Welch-Collins
suggested that the Board meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. unless there is a
conflicting holiday.
MOTION (2): 
Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the 2022 meeting dates for
the Flood & Erosion Control to be held on the third Monday of
each month at 7 p.m., unless there is a conflict with a holiday.
Seconded by Ms. Kohl. (5-0) Unanimous.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. 
Niantic River Road Erosion Report. Mr. Welch-Collins distributed draft letter to the Board of
Selectmen and Conservation Commission regarding erosion on Niantic River Road. for this
Board’s review. Mr. Callahan suggested using the words “strongly recommend”, rather than
“unanimously recommend”. Ms. Kohli suggested adding a description of the photos.
MOTION (3): 
Mr. Callahan moved to approve the Niantic River Road
Erosion Report, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Harran.
(5-0) Unanimous.
Mr. Welch-Collins informed the Board he has received no further communications from the
residents.

b. 
Annual Report FY21 and Draft Budget FY22. Mr. Welch-Collins read the finalized Annual
Report to the Board.
MOTION (4): 
Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the Flood & Erosion
Annual Report, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Kohl.
(5-0) Unanimous.
Mr. Welch-Collins read the Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
MOTION (5): 
Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the Flood & Erosion
Control Board Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount
of $2,138. Seconded by Mr. Harran. (5-0) Unanimous.
7. 
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Callahan asked that a path be made to the Flood & Erosion Control Board’s
filing cabinets in the auditorium storage room.
Mr. Callahan reported he observed sediment coming from a residence on Albacore Drive into
the street and catch basin. Maureen Fitzgerald was informed. A recent visit noted the area was
sodded and sediment cleaned from the street.
On Rope Ferry Road and Great Neck Road the corners of the sidewalks are being worked on.
Upon completion of the work on these corners, a pile of cement was left behind. Maureen
Fitzgerald was contacted and she agreed to look in the matter.
Mr. Welch-Collins informed the Board he would like Board members to consider this Board’s
2022 goals and plans for discussion at the January meeting. He suggested protecting the dunes.
Mr. Kuvalanka suggested a site walk of that area.
8. 
PLANS REVIEW. There were no plans received.
9. 
CORRESPONDENCE. The Treasurer received the Flood & Erosion Contro] budget report.
10. PAYMENT OF BILLS. There were no new bills received.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION (6): 
Mr. Kuvalanka moved to adjourn the Flood & Erosion Control Board
December 1, 2021 Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Harran. (5-0)
Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Ghersi, Recording Secretary

BUDGET FUNCTION
The Flood and Erosion Control Board will continue to prioritize objectives and further projects regarding
erosion and sedimentation of waterways and surrounding resources. The Flood and Erosion Control
Board members will continue to pursue training opportunities to enhance their knowledge base and
technical skills. The proposed budget provides for professional training and attendance at workshops to
continue professional development of Board members.
The Flood and Erosion Control Board plans to coordinate its efforts in working with other Town
departments and agencies to minimize erosion and damage to fragile dune and tidal marsh areas from
pedestrians, watercraft and pets in accordance with the Plan of Conservation & Development and adopt
recommendations of the Climate Change Risk Vulnerability, Assessment and Adaptation Study
completed for the Town of Waterford.
The Board continues to make recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and the Conservation
Commission, if requested, concerning flood and erosion requirements of proposed construction projects
throughout the town during the course of the year.
MEMBERS
Baird Welch-Collins, Chair
Christopher Callahan
George Harran
Alexander Kuvalanka
Geneva Renegar
Jennifer Kohl

BUDGET SUMMARY
Flood and Erosion Control Board
Proposed FY 2023 Budget
FY2021
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD:
PERSONEL COSTS:
10141-51210-101-010-41-00-51 CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL 
$760
10141-51920-101-010-41-00-51 F.ILC.A. 
$58
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- Total PERSONE!
SERVICES:
10141-52010-101-010-41-00-52 ADVERTISING
$300
10141-52020-101-010-41-00-52 POSTAGE 
$25
10141-52030-101-010-41-00-52 PROFESSIONAL FEES 
$950
10141-52070-101-010-41-00- 52 BSB 
SARE EXPENSES
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
10141-53020 101-010-41-00-53 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 
$25.
Total 
$2,138
Technical/Clerical Line 10141-
$760 Requested
Based on the projected workload for the next fiscal year and expenditure history, the Board anticipates
the amount of secretarial time per meeting required for supplementary reports, correspondence, filing,
recording, transcribing and mailing to remain the same. Based on one (1) meeting per month and
approximately two and one-half (2.5) hours of secretarial time required per meeting, the Flood and
Erosion Control Board requests an annual amount of $760.00.

$58 Requested
Based on the above, anticipated FICA is expected to be $58.
Advertising Line10141-52010
$300 Requested
The Flood and Erosion Control Board requests a minimal sum of $300 to be appropriated for this line
item to cover the cost of advertising regarding proposed survey bids, cove monitoring, meeting notices,
any other notices deemed necessary to residents, and any unforeseen advertising required
Postage Line 10141-52020
$25 Requested
The request for postage is to remain at $25.
Professional Fees Line 10141-52030
$950
The Flood and Erosion Control Board requests a minimal sum of $950 to cover the cost of any and all
Professional Service fees as deemed necessary in regard to the Board’s objectives in this fiscal year as
well as obtaining training for members by professionals in their related field of expertise.
Reimbursable Expenses Line 10141-52070
$20 Requested
The Flood and Erosion Control Board requests the sum of $20 for.this line item to cover expenses
incurred by board members for travel to meetings and cove monitoring engagements.
Other Supplies Line 10141-53020
$25 Requested
The Flood and Erosion Control Board requests $25 be appropriated into this line item for the purchase
of items such as replacement keys and other materials deemed necessary by the Board.


Flood and Erosion Control Board
Proposed FY 2023 Budget
FY2021
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD:
PERSONEL COSTS:
10141-51210-101-010-41-00-51 CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL 
$760
10141-51920-101-010-41-00-51 F.I.C.A. 
$58
SERVICES:
10141-52010-101-010-41-00-52 ADVERTISING 
$300
10141-52020-101-010-41-00-52 POSTAGE 
$25
10141-52030-101-010-41-00-52 PROFESSIONAL FEES 
: 
$950
44 
010-41-00-52 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES 
: 
$20
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
10141-53020 101-010-41-00-53 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 
$25

FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD:
PERSONEL COSTS:
10141-51210-101-010-41-00-51 CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL
10141-51920-101-010-41-00-51 F.I.C.A.
Total PERSONEL COSTS
SERVICES:
10141-52010-101-010-41-00-52 ADVERTISING
10144-52020-101-010-47-00-52 POSTAGE
10141-52030-101-010-41-00-52 PROFESSIONAL FEES
10141-52070-101-010-41-00-52 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
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