Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - 823 (04/08/2024)

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
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AGENDA
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 8, 2024
- 7:00pm — Waterford Town Hall
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
. To consider and act upon the minutes of the February 5, 2024 Regular Meeting.
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. Correspondence
. Public Comment
Committee reports and referrals
. Appointee & Liaison updates
. Transaction of Business on the Call:
1. To consider and act on three appointments to the Senior Citizens
Commission. (Term 04/01/2024 — 04/05/2027)
To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an appropriation in the amount of $306,650 from the Unassigned
General Fund Balance to Line Item #20523-57792 for a Project Manager
for the Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee.
. To consider and act upon a recommendation from the Recreation and
Parks Commission to allow Full-Time Government employees of the Town
of Waterford who live out of town, to purchase a beach sticker for the
“Resident” rate.
To consider and act upon a request from the Registrar of Voters to
establish Registrar of Voters compensation for additional work associated
with primaries and elections due to the implementation of early voting.
To consider and act on a RTM appointment to the Energy Task Force.
New Business
J. Adjournment

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
MINUTES (Revised}
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
Regular Meeting
February 5, 2024 
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RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein called the February 5, 2024 Annual Meeting of the Representative Town
Meeting to order at 7:01 P.M,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kyrah Augmon-Bossa, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale, Mark Campo, Harry Colonis, 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, Ursula
Moreshead, Kayla Mullen, Kathleen Mullen Kohl, Theodore Olynciw, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, David
Sugrue
ABSENT: Erica Casper, Lindsay Khan, Shawn Monahan
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 Attorney Nick Kepple; Director of Finance Kim Allen.
AGENDA ITEM G— December 4, 2023 and the January 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to accept the December 4, 2023 and the January 8,
2024 Minutes with the following corrections to the January 8, 2024 meeting: That RTM members Mike
Bono along with Kristin Gonzalez, Tim Fioravanti and Mary Childs recused themselves from the
executive session as a member of the Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers and under ROLL
CALL to remove the reference to Merriman.
MOTION PASSED; 22-0-1 (Keatley abstained)
CORRESPONDENCE
The following items were received: A quarterly American Rescue Plan Report, a letter from Cathryn
Girard, an executed contract of the sale for 8 Goshen Road, a letter from Director of Recreation and
Parks in regard to beach fees, a report from Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee member Ted
Olynciw, a letter from BOF Chairman Glenn Patterson in regard to item 8, an email from Waterford
Resident Cliff Grandjean in regard to non-union employee wages.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tina DuBosque, 45 Wintergreen Dr, spake in regard to the need for greater transparency and
communication from the Town of Waterford Government to its’ residents. (See Attachment)
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The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed Data Center: Tina DuBosque
read a letter for public comment from Elaine Lisitano (See Attachment), Millstone Road West; John
Valliere, 294 Millstone Rd E.
RTM and Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Member Jennifer Bracciale spoke in regard to the
Firestation Building Committee report offered by RTM and Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
Member Ted Olynciw that it contained unknown information that could delay the project.
Waterford Resident Rich Cable noted that town radios were provided to the Waterford Ambulance
Service and as a contractor what was their long range plan not to burden the taxpayer. (See
Attachment)
CALL ITEM 1 - Board of Education Textbooks
PRESENTATION: Superintendent of Schools Thomas Giard
Motion by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Gauthier, to approve 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.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 2 — Purchase of 
8 Goshen Road
PRESENTATION: First Selectman Robert Brule, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Giard, Chief of Police
Marc Balestracci
Motion by Dembek, seconded by Steward Gelinas, to approve 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,
Discussion ensued,
VOTING IN FAVOR: 22-1-0 (M. Campo opposed)
CALL ITEM 3 — Replacement Computer Equipment
PRESENTATION: information Technology Manager Jeffrey Robillard
Motion by Driscoll, seconded by Bono, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance for an
appropriation in the amount of $34,184 from Line !tem 20547-57882 Computer Replacements to
purchase replacement computer equipment from Dell according to State Contract #13PS0280.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 4: Acquisition of 439 & 442 Boston Past Road (Oswegatchie Fire House}
PRESENTATION: Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Chairman Robert Tuneski, Oswegatchie
Fire Station Building Committee, Town Attorney Nick Kepple, Fire Services Director Michael Howley
Motion by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve the Town’s acquisition of 439 and 444
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 with an accepted
amendment to note that the contract was approved and executed by the Board of Selectman.
Discussion ensued.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
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CALL ITEM 5: Oswegatchie Building Renovations
PRESENTATION: Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee Chairman Robert Tuneski, Oswegatchie
Fire Station Building Committee, Town Attorney Nick Kepple, Fire Services Director Michael Howley.
MOTION by Olynciw, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Board of Finance
for an 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.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 6 — Elevator Reconditioning at Town Hall and Waterford Youth and Family Services
PRESENTATION: Public Works Director Gary Schneider
Motion by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Keatley, to approve 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.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 7 ~ Mobile and Portable Radio Replacements
PRESENTATION: Chief of Police Marc Balestracci, Director of Fire Services Michael Howley, Emergency
management Director Steven Sinagra
Motion by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Board of
Finance for an additional appropriation in the amount of $496,753 from Line tem #20522-57794
Mobile and Portable Radio Replacements for the purchase of portable radios and the spare parts to
support the acquisition.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL (TEM 8 — Employee Payout
Passed over as it does not fall under RTM purview.
CALL ITEM 9 — Civic Triangle Project Phase 4
PRESENTATION: Planning Director Jonathan Mullen, AICP
Motlon by Driscoll, seconded by Steward-Gelinas, to approve 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.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 10: Ethics Commission Appointments (3)
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, to appoint Cathy Patterson, 7 Leary Dr, to the Ethics
Commission, (Term 02/05/2024 — 02/06/2026)
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to appoint Alan Messier, 63 Colonial Dr, to the
Ethics Commission. (Term 62/05/2024 ~ 02/06/2026)
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to appoint Christopher Nailon, 5 Leary Dr, to the
Ethics Commission. (Term 02/05/2024 — 02/06/2026)
MOTION TO APPOINT ALL THREE: Unanimous
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CALL ITEM 11 — Ethics Commission Alternate Appointment
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to appoint Sara Mallari, 
6 Reed Ave, to the Ethics
Commission as an alternate. (Term 02/05/2024 - 02/06/2026)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL (TEM 12 ~ Meeting Reschedule
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, to approve a recommendation from the Town Clerk
and the Registrar of Voters to amend the 2024 RTM meeting schedule hy moving the April 1, 2024
Meeting to April 8, 2024,
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 13 - Ad Hoc Energy Task Force
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Driscoll, to consider and act upon the existing charge of the
Ad Hoc Energy Task Force.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Steward Gelinas to amend the motion as follows: that the RTM
approves Ursula Moreshead continuing to serve as an elector on the Energy Task Force not withstanding
her'service as an RTM Member.
MOTION PASSED: 22-0-1 (Moreshead abstained)
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, to remove the sunset date for the Ad Hoc Energy Task Force.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 14 - Budget Schedule
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Sugrue, to approve budget schedule for the May 2024 budget
hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget as presented’ with the following amendment: switch Tax
Collector and Retirement Cormmmission with each other. (See Attachment)
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion ensued in regard to a request by Director of Recreation and Parks Director to allow Full-Time
Government employees of the Town of Waterford whom live out of town, to purchase a beach sticker
for the “Resident” rate and on the approval of legal, (See Attachment)
MOTION by Condon, seconded by Bracciale, to add the item to the April RTM Meeting Agenda.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
A brief discussion ensued about the letter and information received from Waterford Resident Cathryn
Girard in regard to electronic enforcement of traffic violations, {See attachment)
MOTION by Goldstein, seconded by Dembek, to hold and revisit the subject at the April RTM Meeting
after the Police Commission has weighed in and on the approval of legal.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION by Bono, seconded by Bracciale, to adjourn at 10:06 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
David L. Campo, CCTC
Waterford Town Clerk
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RTM MINUTES 02/05/2024

Tina. DuBosque
45 Wintergreen Drive
Quaker Hill 06375
February 5, 2024
To the Town of Waterford RTM (Representative Town Meeting):
You, RTM members, are elected officials of the Town of Waterford.
land all Waterford residents are your constituents,
Together, you represent 4 Town voting districts.
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| propose that RTM members hold meetings in and for their constituent Districts quarterly.
in the 7 years that | have resided in Waterford, | have not seen this happen.
Hive'in District 2. My RTM members are:
Kyrah Augmon-Bossa
Mark Campo
Mary Childs
Kevin Girard
Kristin Gonzalez
Ted Olynciw
| recently learned, and am glad to hear, that our RTM District will have a meeting with District 2 RTM
members on February 15 at the Quaker Hill Fire House.
However, | wonder how District residents will become notified.
Will there be an agenda to entice attendance?
The 2019 Waterford Community survey Question [1 “Is there anything you'd like to tell us about how
we can better connect with you?” is well worth reviewing,
It indicates that a combination of FaceBook, notice in the local newspaper and a Town-generated
informational frequently published, by-subscription, emailed newsletter would be helpful to inform all
of us,
You, and not we, have the right to vote at Town meetings.
The right to vote for us,
Thus, as elected representative officials, it behooves you to be in touch with your constituencies, take
the temperature, feel the pulse, make us aware, in advance, of issues where our voices can be heard
through your votes, to fully represent us.
Let's learn to listen, discuss, agree, agree to disagree, and banish discriminatory cancel culture,
l yearn for a town government that models transparency.
Thank you
Tina DuBosque

December 4, 2023
Read and Submitted February 5, 2024 by Tina DuBosque for Elaine Lisitano
To the members of the Waterford RTM:
| respectfully ask that you reconsider your approval for the building of a Data Center on the
property of Dominion in Waterford. There are several reasons for my concerns:
1.
As an immediate neighbor with property abutting the site, 
| have concerns about the
noise that will emanate from the building, Please seek the input of medical professionals
in their specific fields to know how even a slight humming can affect individuals, causing
hearing loss, stress, and other health issues. Get some good, knowledgeable input from
thern as well as professional noise meter readings from unrelated firms.
Wildlife/Environmental: over 50 acres will be destroyed; some treed, some not.
However, we have an abundance of wildlife that live there that we see every day. It
would be a shame to devastate their natural habitat. We have birds, deer, turkey,
rabbits and yes, even bobcats, that live nearby. | have concerns regarding their fate. |
also care about the lass of trees which help with carbon dioxide removal and the loss of
oxygen potential. This is NOT a good thing for the environment or for Waterford.
. Another consideration, and also for even more distant residents, is the larger terrorist
threat to this location. During 9/11, everyone was concerned about an attack on the
power plant. Besides ground security, we even had the US Coast Guard out on the Bay.
Sadly, putting a huge data center is only going to give terrorists a bigger target, with a
GREAT Big X on it that will have a far-reaching effect. Please use common sanse.
l understand the Unions want contracting jobs, however, many of these workers will be
brought fn and many will not be from our immediate area. These jobs will only last two
years as well, but will leave the residents to live with this in the area for most of their
lives, This is not fair to Jocal residents.
. The so-called POSSIBLE tax dollars return to the town of Waterford, which are not
guaranteed, will not make up for the loss of property values and quality of life.
Please reconsider your support for this project and consider the concerns of local residents.
Sincerely,
Flaine Lisitano, Millstone Rd West, Waterford

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Public comment from Richard Cable
Tunderstand the town approved a capital expenditure project to improve the public safety radio system. During
this project. it was discovered the radio committee had additional monies available and Had elected to
purchase radios for the Waterford Ambulance Service, A contractor that bills patients for their services, seeking
donations from our residents, and have had a property purchased for them for them to operate day to day. My
question is does the town make it a habit to supply contractors the supplies it needs to fulfill its obligations with
tax payer funds at a cost of $3000 per radio? Which I understand they operate 4 vehicles and need two portable
radios per vehicle and 4 mobile units.
As a contractor/business with the town, what is their long range plan to sustain their operation without
burdening the tax payer?
Rich Cable
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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING BUDGET HEARINGS
FY 2024.25
Town Hall Auditorium
7:00 P.M.
MONDAY MAY 06, 2024
Board of Education
WEDNESDAY MAY 08, 2024
Ethics Commission
Conservation of Health
Public Health Nursing
Social Services Grants/Review
Registrar of Voters
Retirement Commission
Youth & Family Services Bureau
Senior Citizens Commission
Board of Assessmerit Appeals
Assessor
Contingency
Debt Service
Insurance
Town Clerk
Representative Town Meeting
MONDAY MAY 13, 2024
Zoning Board of Appeals
Economic Development Commission
Conservation Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Flood and Erosion Control Board
Building Department
Building Maintenance
Recreation and Parks Commission
Board of Selectmen
Public Works
WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2024
Tax Collector
Waterford Public library
Finance Department
Human Resources Department
Board of Finance
Legal Department
Fire Services
Emergency Management
Board of Police Commissioners
Information Technology
Current Year Capital lmprovements
Transfers to Capital & Nonrecurring Expenditures
FINAL ACTION

FIFTBEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 
WATERFORD, CT 06388-2886
Recreation and Parks Commission
DATE: 
May 5,.2023
TO: 
Mr. Paul Goldstein, RTM Moderator
FROM: 
Ryan McNamara, Director R&P
RE: 
Beach Sticker Fee Schedule
Please consider the. following adjustment to the Waterford Beach Fee Schedule be. put in
committee for review:
The allowance of Full-Time Government employees of the Town of Waterford,
whom live out of town, to purchase a beach sticker for the “Resident” rate.
The Recreation and Parks Commission has reviewed, discussed, and approved to move
forward this request at the April 2023 regular meeting of the Recreation and Parks
Commission,
The purpose and justification would be to assist in boosting recruitment efforts.and
provide opportunities for out of town, invested employees to return outside of business
hours to enjoy the community they provide/work in.
Currently there are 119 (full time) out of town employees, The current sticker price for an
out of town resident is $125.00 and the resident rate is $25.00
We are looking to promote a positive work/life balance by removing any deterrents to
enjoy the amenities in Waterford.
While we do not. have numbers on how many of those individuals will use this benefit, it
will help attract additional vse of our facilities and businesses in town. We are looking for
ways for our Waterford work community to engage leisurely with the town.
Your review and consideration is appreciated, Please let us know if you require any
additional information and we look forward to your response,

Cathryn C. Girard
4 Cove View Drive
Quaker Hill, CT 06385
Tel (941)893-7533
CEGirard@aal. com
Mailing Address: Jan-Apr
4337 Oak View Drive
Sarasota, FL $4232
February 1, 2024
Members of the Representative Town Meeting
15 Rope Ferry Road
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Re: Electyontc Enforcoment of Traffic Violations (Speeding and Running Rea Ligh ts on
Rte 32 between the USCG Academy and the entrance to 1-395)
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Waterford Representative Town Meeting:
I wish to call your attention to the previously provided packet of information from me
concerning the above referenced topic and the VISION ZERO project recently enacted into law
by the CT Legislature.
T respectfully ask that you give full attention to the opportunity this represents to the town of
Waterford to alleviate one, if not the most, dangerous stretches of roadway 
In Waterford by using
the technology available for electronic enforcement of traffic violations.
This can be accomplished by patticipating in the VISION ZERO program. To begin the
participation process, an Ordinance passed by the RTM is required,
Therefore, I close respectfully requesting that as the legislative body for the town of Waterford,
you vote to assign VISION ZERO and Electronic Enforcement of Traffic Violations on Rte. 32 to
the Standing Committee on Public Protection and Safety for further study and recommendation
for participation,
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FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
Steven Sinagra, Emergency Management Director
204 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT 06385
David Campo, Waterford Town Clerk
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
February 6, 2024
Dear Mr. Campo,
| will be out of state on May 15, 2024 when | am scheduled to present the Emergency Management
Department's budget to the Waterford RTM. | will be away from May 11, 2024 through May 16, 2024.
| respectfully request that my presentation be moved to the RTM budget hearings scheduled for
Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the Waterford RTM.
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Mr. Moderator and members of the RTM:
I am writing to you in order to request a change in the meeting date for my budget
review. | am exceedingly grateful that the RTM scheduled my budget review this year for the
final evening as I always have a formal request on the agenda for the collection schedule.
Unfortunately, due to a family issue, It will be necessary for me to be out of the state for
the week of May 12-18. Because of that, I respectfully request a change in my budget review to
the preceding week.
I understand that there is a heavy schedule for the earlier meeting. I do request your
indulgence.
Sincerely,
Alan Wilensky
Waterford Tax Collector~

WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
41 AVERY LANE
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2819
Marc Balestracci
(860) 442-9451 TEL
Police Chief
mbalestracci@waterfordct.org
To: Representative Town Meeting
Cc: David Campo, Town Clerk
From: Marc Balestracci, Chief of Police
Date: March 15, 2024
Re: Vision Zero Traffic Camera Enforcement Program
The Waterford Board of Police Commissioners met at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 11,
2024, and discussed the Vision Zero Traffic Safety Enforcement Program. The Board of Police Commissioners,
who would be the first board to approve the program for the town as the Local Traffic Authority, agreed with my
recommendation to not take action at this time. Should the Board of Police Commissioners agree to allow the use
of camera enforcement in Waterford, other boards and commissions would then need to be involved to meet all
state requirements, such as creating an ordinance, entering into agreements with vendors and expenditure of
funds.
As many boards may have received correspondence from a resident in town over this fairly new authority
approved by the state, there are many requirements and our department has been and will continue to research
all aspects of the authority to present to the Board of Police Commissioners when appropriate.
As of my meeting with state officials last week over this program, not one application has been submitted in the
State of Connecticut to the Office of State Traffic Administration.
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Waterford Town Government and Representatives,
| am writing this letter to address the state of Vauxhall St Extension from Hunts Brook Road to the
Montville Town Line. This section of roadway has not had any significant repair, paving or
resurfacing since the early 2000's. | moved into my residence back in 2003 and remember not to
long after that date that the road was oiled and graveled around, | believe sometime around 2006.
Since that time, the portion of Vauxhall St Ext between Twin Lakes and Hunts Brook has been fully
repaved and updated, and twice in the area around Twin Lakes. It is imperative that this northern
section of roadway be immediately evaluated for safety reasons. | have been monitoring the
degradation of this roadway over the past couple of years and have documented the deprivation in
the photos below. The poor health of this roadway and its narrow areas make it truly one of the
towns most unsafe areas to drive, especially with large & wide vehicle usage and most importantly
the horrible drainage issues that seem to be getting worst by the month. At this point we have more
than 50% of the entire width of the road, the entire southbound lane, submerged under water every
single rainstorm. 
| realize this section of town has some areas of ledge and would require
engineering to jack hammer, elevate or blast to widen the road, but the work needs to be executed
to deal with the simple fact that this is a primary detour for route RT 85 in emergency situations. In
the near term, dealing with the drainage and resurfacing is a simple task and one that can be
completed this year to manage the unsafe and unsatisfactory condition of the roadway. The
approach to managing the main section of roadway submerged, in the area of 970 Vauxhall St Ext,
could be resolved much like the town did on Gardiners Wood roadway, by elevating the affected
section with under roadway culverts.
| will leave the engineering work to the town, but request that the First Selectman, the Director of
Public Works and the RTM review the capitol paving list of 2024 and evaluate the opportunity to
resolve this very unsafe, deteriorated and neglected roadway for immediate improvements so that
residence can drive safety each and every day.
Warm regards,
David A. Welch
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Degraded Roadway - Pavement & Potholes (2024)

Drainage Degradation - Rain & Ice (2018 - 2024)

Drainage Degradation - ICE



LARGE & WIDE VEHICLES - UNSAFE TRAVEL
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RE:
Director of Human Resources
General Government Staffing Roster/Summary
Enclosed is the Town’s staffing roster for General Government as of December 31, 2023 for the
Board of Finance and the Representative Town Meeting (RTM). Included in the packet are three (3)
documents: the 5-year Staff Summary, the Staff Summary as of December 31, 2023 and the Staffing
Roster as of December 31, 2023.
Significant changes since December 2022 include:
Board of Selectmen: The First Selectman’s office added a substitute Executive Assistant to
provide coverage when the full-time Executive Assistant is out of the office.
Assessor’s Office: The part-time Assessor Aide I position was eliminated.
Finance Department: The Office Coordinator I position was vacated and replaced with the
original Administrative Assistant I position. The Finance Technician position was reclassified
and retitled Finance Coordinator.
Human Resources: 
The Administrative Assistant position was replaced with the Human
Resources Assistant position.
Emergency Management: 
The Emergency Management & Communications Supervisor
position was reclassified and retitled Emergency Management Director. 
Based on FY24
approval, one (1) full-time Dispatcher was added to the staffing roster. In addition, the Fire
Services’ Community Safety Educator position was increased to full-time and is now shared
with the Emergency Management Department.
Fire Services: 
Based on FY24 budget approval, three (3) Firefighters were added to the
staffing roster. In addition, the Community Safety Educator position was increased to full-time
and is now shared with the Emergency Management Department.
Public Works: The position of Municipal Facilities Manager was eliminated.
Youth & Family Services: The Secretary/Clerk position was retitled Administrative & Intake
Specialist.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at cwalters@waterfordct.org or 860-
444-5832.
Enclosures
ce: 
Kimberly Allen (Finance Director)
Board of Finance (7 copies)
Representative Town Meeting (26 copies)

Town of Waterford
5 Year Staff Summary
2019 - 2023
DEPARTMENT 
__December-19_| 
_Decemb; 
| 
_December-21__| _December-22_| 
_December-23 _
Full Time | Part Time] Full Time | 
| 
ull Time: 
Time] Full Time | Part 
Time] Full Time | Part Time
Board of Selectmen 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2 
2
Registrar of Voters 
0 
5 
0 
5 
0 
4 
0 
4 
0 
4
Board of Finance 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0
Assessor 
3 
1 
3 
1 
3 
1 
3 
1 
3 
0
Tax Collector (1) 
2 
1 
2 
1 
2 
1 
2 
1 
2 
1
Finance Department 
7 
1 
7 
1 
9 
1 
10 
1 
10 
1
Human Resources 
2 
1 
2 
1 
3 
0 
2 
0 
2 
0
Town Clerk 
3 
0 
3 
0 
3 
0 
3 
0 
3 
0
Planning & Zoning; Building 
il 
1 
10 
0 
10 
0 
10 
0 
10 
0
Economic Dey Comm 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
1
RTM 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0
Flood & Erosion 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
1
Emergency Mgmt (2) 
10 
0 
10 
0 
10 
0 
10 
0 
OI 
0
Fire Services (3) 
15 
1 
15 
1 
15 
1 
17 
1 
205 | 0
Police Dept (4) 
55 
0 
55 
0 
55 
0 
55 
0 
55 
0
Public Works (5) 
33 
0 
34 
0 
34 
0 
34 
0 
33. 
| 
0
Utility Commission (6) 
14 
0 
15 
0 
15 
0 
15 
0 
15 
0
Sr Citizens Commission 
4 
12 
4 
12 
4 
12 
3.5 
ut 
3.5 
11
Library (7) 
i 
10 
11 
10 
i 
10 
1 
9 
il 
9
Rec & Parks (8) 
il 
6 
i 
6 
i 
6 
il 
6 
il 
6
Youth & Family Services (9) 
3 
0 
3 
0 
5 
0 
2.5 
2 
2.5 
2
TOTALS: 
Full Time 
_|Part Time |Full Time [Part Time |Full Time 
[Part Time |Full Time 
|Part Time |Full Time 
|Part Time
. 
186 
43 
187 
42 
192 
40 
191 
40 
195 
38
EMPLOYEE TOTALS: 
229 
229 
232 
231 
233
(1) Seasonal Clerical 
(6) Seasonal Workers
(2) Part Time Dispatchers Work As Needed 
(7) Library Pages Work As Needed
(3) Part Time and Volunteer Firefighters Work As Needed 
(8) Seasonal Workers
(4) Community Service Officers Work As Needed 
(9) Seasonal Works and Camp DASH workers As Needed
(5) Seasonal Workers

Board of Selectmen
Registrar of Voters
Board of Finance - Assessor
Board of Assessment Appeals
Tax Collector
(Seasonal Clerical)
Finance Department
Human Resources Department
Town Clerk
Planning & Zoning and Building Dept.
Economic Dev. Commission
Flood & Erosion
Emergency Management
(PT Dispatchers as needed)
Fire Services
Staff Summary
December 31, 2023
2 Full Time
2 Part Time 
= 
4
4 Part Time 
= 
4
3 Full Time 
= 
3
(Once a year clerical help
performed by Assessment
Aide ITI on an overtime basis)
(Volunteers and PT Firefighters as needed)
Police Department
*(Community Service Officers as needed)
Public Works Department
(2 Seasonal Maintenance Workers)
2 Full Time
1 
Part Time 
= 
3
10 Full Time
1 
Part Time 
= 
11
2 Full Time 
= 
2
3 
Full Time 
= 
3
10 Full Time 
= 
10
1 Part Time 
= 
1
1 Part Time 
= 
1
11.5 Full Time 
= 
11.5
20.5 Full Time 
= 
20.5
55 Full Time 
= 
55
33 Full Time 
= 
33

Utility Commission 
15 Full Time 
= 
15
(3 Seasonal Wastewater Collection System Assts.)
Senior Citizens’ Commission 
3.5 Full Time
11 Part Time 
= 
14.5
Library 
11 Full Time
**(Library Pages as needed) 
9 
Part Time 
= 
20
Recreation & Parks 
11 Full Time
(2 Seasonal Maintenance Workers) 
6 
Part Time 
= 
17
***(Recreation program workers as needed)
Youth & Family Services 
2.5 Full Time 
= 
4.5
**+**(Seasonal workers and Camp DASH 
2 
Part Time
workers as needed)
Total Full Time 
195
Total Part Time 
38
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 
233
* The number of Community Service Officers varies depending on need, but none ever works
more than an average of 24 hours/week.
** The number of Library Pages varies depending on need, but none ever works more than 10
hours in a week, The budget presumes an average of 4 pages working a combined total of 24
hours per week.
*** The number of recreation program workers varies depending on need.
**** The number of seasonal workers and Camp DASH workers varies depending on need.

TOWN OF WATERFORD — GENERAL GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT
Board of Selectmen
Registrar of Voters
Board of Finance — Assessor
Board of Assessment Appeals
Tax Collector
Finance Department
Human Resources
STAFFING ROSTER
DECEMBER 31, 2023
# 
POSITION 
FT/PT 
HR/WK
1 
Chief Executive 
FT 
40
1 
Executive Assistant 
FT 
40
2 
Other Selectmen 
PT
Executive Asst. substitute as needed
1 
Republican 
PT
1 
Democrat 
PE
2 
Deputy Registrars 
PT
1 
Assessor 
FT 
40
1 
Assistant Assessor 
FT 
40
1 
Assessment Aide III 
FT 
35
4 
AssessorAidet 
4 
419
(Once a year clerical help performed by the
Assessment Aide III on an overtime basis.)
1 
Elected 
FT 
40
1 
Accounts Receivable Clerk 
FT 
35
1 
Accounts Receivable Clerk 
PT 
19
Seasonal Clerical as needed
1 
Finance Director 
FT 
40
1 
Treasurer 
PT
1 
Purchasing Agent 
FT 
40
1 
Accountant II 
FT 
40
1 
Accountant I 
FT 
40
1 
Administrative Assistant I 
FT 
35
4 
OfMee-Coordaatort 
EF 
35
1 
Finance Coordinator Feehnician 
FT 
35
1 
Printer 
FT 
325
1 
IT Manager 
FT 
40
1 
IT Support Engineer 
FT 
40
1 
PC Technician 
FT 
40
1 
Director of Human Resources 
FT 
40
1 
FT 
40
Human Resources Assistant
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DEPARTMENT
Town Clerk
Planning & Zoning and
Building Department
Economic Dev. Comm.
Flood & Erosion
Emergency Management
Fire Services
Police Department
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POSITION
Elected
Deputy Town Clerk
Administrative Assistant I
Planning Director
Planner
Environmental Planner
Zoning Official
Office Coordinator I
Secretary I
Secretary/Clerk
Building Official
Asst. Building Officials (1 vacant)
Secretary/Clerk
Secretary/Clerk
Emerg. Mgmt Superviser Director
Dispatchers
Community Safety Educator
Part Time Dispatchers as needed
Director of Fire Services
Fire Marshal
Inspector
Office Coordinator
Clerk/Typist
Captains
Firefighters
Community Safety Educator
Part Time Firefighters as needed
Chief of Police
Lieutenants
Sergeants
Detectives
Patrol Officers
Includes: 2 Youth Officers,
1 Traffic Officer and 1 Court Officer
Office Coordinator II
Secretary III
Custodian II
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Secretary I — Evening
Data Technician II
FT/PT 
HR/Wk
FT 
40
FT 
35
FT 
35
FT 
40
FT 
40
FT 
40
Ea 
40
FT 
35
FT 
35
FT 
35
FT 
40
FT 
40
PT
PT
EL 
40
FT 
40
FT 
20
FE 
40
FT. 
40
FL 
40
EL 
35
BY 
35
FT 
56
FT 
56
PE FT 
49. 20
FT 
40
FT 
40
FT 
40
FT 
40
FT 
40
FT 
35
FT 
35
FT 
40
FT 
35
FT 
35
FT 
35
Community Service Officers as needed
5.

DEPARTMENT
Public Works Department
Utility Commission
Senior Citizens’ Commission
# 
POSITION 
FI/PT 
HR/WK
1 
Director 
FT 
40
1 
Assistant Director 
FT 
40
1 
General Foreman 
FT 
40
1 
Floor Leader — Mechanics 
FT 
40
3 
Maintainer IV 
FT 
40
7 
Maintainer III 
FT 
40
5 
Maintainer I 
FT 
40
1 
Traffic Control Dev. Tech. 
FT 
40
1 
Toolkeeper 
FT 
40
2 
Recycling Route Operator 
FT 
40
4 
Mechanic (1 Vacant) 
FT 
40
3 
Refuse Truck Driver 
FT 
40
1 
Office Coordinator II 
FT 
35
2 
Clerk Typist III 
FT 
35
2 
Seasonal Maintenance Workers
1 
Director of Utilities 
FT 
40
I 
Assistant Director 
FT 
40
1 
Asst. Construction Insp (Vacant) 
FT 
40
1 
Survey Party Chief 
FT 
40
1 
Foreman 
FT 
40
1 
Lead Maintenance Operator 
FT 
40
2 
Sewer Maintenance Operator 
FT 
40
2 
Sewer Technician 2 
FT 
40
2 
Sewer Technician 1 
FT 
40
J 
Office Coordinator II 
FT 
35
1 
Accounts Receivable Clerk 
FT 
35
1 
Secretary/Clerk 
FT 
35
3 
Seasonal Wastewater Collection System Assistants
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Human Services Administrator 
FT 
20
1 
Assistant Director 
FT 
40
1 
Senior Services Assistant 
FT 
35
1 
Office Support Technician 
FT 
35
1 
Community Café Manager 
PT 
19
4 
Driver 
PT 
19
6 
Meals on Wheels 
PT
Secretary/Clerk (Commission) 
PT
Enrollment Clerk seasonal as needed
Seasonal Instructors as needed

DEPARTMENT 
# 
POSITION 
FT/PT 
HR/WK
Library 
1 
Director 
FT 
40
1 
Dept. Head — Tech & Cire. Services FT 
40
1 
Dept. Head — Youth Serv 
FT 
40
1 
Dept. Head — Adult Services 
FT 
40
1 
Technical/Department Asst. 
FT 
40
1 
Secretary II 
FT 
35
1 
Info/Ref & Tech Asst — Youth Serv FT 
35
3 
Technician II 
FT 
35
1 
Buildings & Grounds Manager 
FT. 
40
2 
Info/Ref Asst — Adult 
PT
1 
Info/Ref Asst — Youth Serv 
PT
3 
Technician I 
PT
1 
Technician I - Graphics 
PT
2 
Custodian II 
PT
Dept. Assistant, Tech I and Custodian II substitutes as needed.
Library Pages as needed.
Recreation & Parks 
1 
Director 
FT 
40
1 
Assistant Director (Vacant) 
Fr 
40
1 
Program Coordinator 
FT 
40
1 
Office Coordinator I 
FT 
35
1 
Parks Foreman 
FT 
40
1 
Maintainer IV 
FT 
40
1 
Maintainer III 
FT 
40
4 
Maintainer II 
FT 
40
1 
Clerk Typist II 
PT 
19
1 
Custodian 
PT 
19
3 
Community Center Monitors 
PT
1 
Clerk 
PT
2 
Seasonal Maintenance Workers
Recreation Program Workers as needed.
Youth & Family Services 
re 
Human Services Administrator 
FI 
20
1 
Human Services Coordinator 
FT 
40
1 
Program Coordinator 
FT 
40
1 
Admin & Intake Specialist 
PT 
24
1 
Receptionist 
PT 
19
Seasonal Workers (after school programs) as needed.
Camp D.A.S.H. Workers as needed.
Grant funded Seasonal Workers (weekend programs) as needed.

Narciss Greene
29 Trumbull Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Narciss.s.greene@gmail.com | 707-481-0996
27 February 2024
David Campo, Waterford Town Clerk
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
CC: Superintendent Thomas W. Giard III, Members of the Board of Education, Members of the Board of Finance,
Members of the RTM
Dear Superintendent Giard, Members of the BOE, BOF and RTM:
As you may or may not know, Great Neck Elementary School students have been given extremely limited outdoor recess
multiple times this year due to flooding on the fields. The fields and playground area at the school do not drain properly,
which is resulting in decreased outside playtime. The parents, guardians and, most importantly, students at Great Neck
Elementary School are urging you to work together to address the issues affecting the playground area. Unless the
underlying issue is solved, the rubber matting under the play structures will have to constantly be replaced, and students
will continue to have days without a proper recess.
General Statute of Connecticut Section 10-2110! states that, in addition to lunch, “each student enrolled in elementary
school time devoted to physical exercise of not less than twenty minutes in total.” When students are sequestered to a
small indoor area such as the gym, they are not given enough space to meet this requirement of “time devoted to
physical exercise.” Additionally, when the grass is too wet or is covered in snow, children are not allowed to be on the
grass nor the playscape. This leaves them to the very limited play area on the blacktop/basketball courts. Students are
forced to use this space to walk in circles around the perimeter of the black top for their recess because play space is so
limited. Kids also must wait in long lines to shoot a basketball.
Natural sunlight helps reset our eyes, increases focus, and brightens our moods. In addition to the benefits of natural
light, students greatly benefit from moving their bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?,
without a proper recess, students are more likely to become restless in the classroom which will result in lower student
outcomes and an increase in disruptive behavior.
We are urging you to take steps in addressing this issue and see what can be done to permanently fix the field’s drainage.
These muddy conditions are posing a safety hazard to those walking around the school grounds and are reducing our
children’s ability to engage in physical activity to their fullest potential. We are requesting a vote on adding this cost to
the next budget cycle.
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15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
CC: First Selectman Bob Brule, Superintendent Thomas W. Giard Ill, Members of the Board of Education, Members of the
Board of Finance, Members of the RTM
Dear Superintendent Giard, Members of the BOE, BOF and RTM:
As you may or may not know, Great Neck Elementary School students have been given extremely limited outdoor recess
multiple times this year due to flooding on the fields. The fields and playground area at the school do not drain properly,
which is resulting in decreased outside playtime. The parents, guardians and, most importantly, students at Great Neck
Elementary School are urging you to work together to address the issues affecting the playground area. Unless the
underlying issue is solved, the rubber matting under the play structures will have to constantly be replaced, and students
will continue to have days without a proper recess.
General Statute of Connecticut Section 10-2110’ states that, in addition to lunch, “each student enrolled in elementary
school time devoted to physical exercise of not less than twenty minutes in total.” When students are sequestered to a
small indoor area such as the gym, they are not given enough space to meet this requirement of “time devoted to
physical exercise.” Additionally, when the grass is too wet or is covered in snow, children are not allowed to be on the
grass nor the playscape. This leaves them to the very limited play area on the blacktop/basketball courts. Students are
forced to use this space to walk in circles around the perimeter of the black top for their recess because play space is so
limited. Kids also must wait in long lines to shoot a basketball.
Natural sunlight helps reset our eyes, increases focus, and brightens our moods. In addition to the benefits of natural
light, students greatly benefit from moving their bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’,
without a proper recess, students are more likely to become restless in the classroom which will result in lower student
outcomes and an increase in disruptive behavior.
We are urging you to take steps in addressing this issue and see what can be done to permanently fix the field’s drainage.
These muddy conditions are posing a safety hazard to those walking around the school grounds and are reducing our
children’s ability to engage in physical activity to their fullest potential. We are requesting a vote on adding this cost to
the next budget cycle.
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15A Shore Rd
Waterford, CT 06385
jnicholas517@gmail.com 
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(860) 460-1882 
WATERFORD, CT
March 4, 2024 
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Waterford, CT 06385
CC: First Selectman Bob Brule, Superintendent Thomas W. Giard III, Members of the Board of Education, Members of the
Board of Finance, Members of the RTM
Dear Superintendent Giard, Members of the BOE, BOF and RTM:
As you may or may not know, Great Neck Elementary School students have been given extremely limited outdoor recess
multiple times this year due to flooding on the fields. The fields and playground area at the school do not drain properly,
which is resulting in decreased outside playtime. The parents, guardians and, most importantly, students at Great Neck
Elementary School are urging you to work together to address the issues affecting the playground area. Unless the
underlying issue is solved, the rubber matting under the play structures will have to constantly be replaced, and students
will continue to have days without a proper recess.
General Statute of Connecticut Section 10-2110! states that, in addition to lunch, “each student enrolled in elementary
school time devoted to physical exercise of not less than twenty minutes in total.” When students are sequestered to a
small indoor area such as the gym, they are not given enough space to meet this requirement of “time devoted to
physical exercise.” Additionally, when the grass is too wet or is covered in snow, children are not allowed to be on the
grass nor the playscape. This leaves them to the very limited play area on the blacktop/basketball courts. Students are
forced to use this space to walk in circles around the perimeter of the black top for their recess because play space is so
limited. Kids also must wait in long lines to shoot a basketball.
Natural sunlight helps reset our eyes, increases focus, and brightens our moods. In addition to the benefits of natural
light, students greatly benefit from moving their bodies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention2,
without a proper recess, students are more likely to become restless in the classroom which will result in lower student
outcomes and an increase in disruptive behavior.
We are urging you to take steps in addressing this issue and see what can be done to permanently fix the field’s drainage.
These muddy conditions are posing a safety hazard to those walking around the school grounds and are reducing our
children’s ability to engage in physical activity to their fullest potential. We are requesting a vote on adding this cost to
the next budget cycle.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jennifer & James Nicholas
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