Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - 1273 (05/11/2026)

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BUDGET FUNCTION
The Economic Development Commission’s purpose is to support and grow Waterford’s economy. The
Commission is empowered by Town Ordinance and State Statutes to serve as a platform to coordinate
activities and groups that work in support of economic development. Broad responsibilities the
Commission may undertake include market analysis, business recruitment and retention, marketing the
Town, and recommending actions that the Town can take to meet its development goals.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Commission voted to continue to ensure that it has the resources to better support Waterford’s
economic development efforts. To assist in supporting those efforts the Commission will utilize the
services of a part time Economic Development Community Liaison. The purpose of the position is to
assist the Economic Development Commission by performing tasks such as business recruitment and
retention which may include researching and implementing grant opportunities. This position will also
support the Economic Development Commission by providing an individual to assist the Commission in
its initiatives and to represent the Commission at meetings with regional, state and national Economic
Development Organizations. The proposed funding for this position is $25,000 and is included in the
Planning and Zoning Commission FY2027 Personnel Budget.
MEMBERS
Michael Buscetto III, Chair
Edward Lusher
James Nicholas
Kathleen Mullen — Kohl
ALTERNATES
Julie Lawrence
Scott Gladstone

TOWN OF WATERFORD
FY2027 BUDGET REQUEST
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development Commission
BUDGET SUMMARY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Proposed Fiscal Year 2027
SERVICES:
10113-52010-101-010-13-00-52 ADVERTISING 
500
10113-52020-101-010-13-00-52 POSTAGE 
1,000
10113-52030-101-010-13-00-52 PROFESSIONAL FEES 
14,000
10113-52050-101-010-13-00-52 DUES, CONFERENCES & EDUCATION 
9,607
10113-52060-101-010-13-00-52 PRINTING 
200
10113-52070-101-010-13-00-52 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES 
100
TOTAL 
"25,407
Advertising Line 10113-52010
$500 Requested
The EDC will advertise via print, digital, and social media platforms. Advertisments for EDC sponsored
events to aimed at helping local small businesses gain access to grants, loans and buisness advising
services would be paid from this line.
Postage 10113-52030
$1000 Requested
The EDC will pay for postage to advertise EDC sponsored events out of this line.
Professional Fees Line 10113-52030
$14,000 Requested
While the Economic Development Commission continues to utilize the support it receives from
partnering with organizations including SeCTer and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT for certain
events and services, there are circumstances which require specific expertise in support of promoting
and facilitating Economic Development Commission initiatives. The Economic Development Commission
will utilize these funds for consulting services such as market studies focused along business corridors
including the Interstate 95/ frontage roads, Route 85 and Boston Post Road, developing and
maintenance of a Waterford small business database, creating Waterford promotional videos.

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ECONOMIC VD
Dues, Conferences and Education Line 10113-52050
$9,607 Requested
The EDC maintains membership with the Southeastern CT Enterprise Region (SeCTer) for the Town.
SeCTer provides access to regional economic data and project support. The Commission also maintains
memberships with professional organizations for the purposes of implementing and maintaining effective
economic development programs. Members attend educational and networking events whenever
possible.
Southeastern CT Enterprise Region (S@CTe?r) ..............ccc:ccscsccssscccssssccsssscessssccssseseseessesseeseeseeens S 8,807
SeCTer provides the Town with regional business information, regional promotion, and
educational resources.
Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern CT.............::ccccssccssseccesssecssssscessecessesceseseeessescesseseeaees S 
300
Promotes local networking, facilitates communication & collaboration
Business meeting expenses, including shared costs of facilities and admission costs for economic
Events, MEetINgS ANA SEMIMAMS ................ccecccccccssseccceeesscseseecescesssssscsscececsesssssceccecesesssesseeseceesaes S 
500
Printing Line 10113-52060
S200 Requested
This line will cover the cost of materials related to Economic Development Strategy implementation, such
as drafts of graphic designs or similar items that will require Commission review.
Reimbursable Expenses Line 10113-52070
$100 Requested
EDC members on occasion pay out of pocket for expenses associated with travel to seminars and business
meetings. This line item provides for the reimbursement of funds expended by EDC members in providing
services to the Town.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SERVICES:
10113-52010-101-010-13-00-52 ADVERTISING
10113-52020-101-010-13-00-52 POSTAGE
10113-52030-101-010-13-00-52 PROFESSIONAL FEES
10113-52050-101-010-13-00-52 DUES,CONFERENCES & EDUCATION
10113-52060-101-010-13-00-52 PRINTING
10113-52070-101-010-13-00-52 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
FY2025
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
500
8,000
16,467
200
100
FY2023
FY2024 
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
1,000
16,000
10,071
200
200
FY2023
ACTUAL
7,500
8,508
383
Economic Development Commission
5 Year History of Expenditures
FY2022
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
425
1,500
7,851
150
FY2022
ACTUAL
1,372
7,103
Total SERVICES
25,267
27,471
16,391
9,926
8,475

MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT: 
Edward Lusher
FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
MINUTES
WATERFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING 
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ALTERNATES PRESENT: Scott Gladstone (Call In)
ALTERNATES ABSENT: 
Julie Lawrence
STAFF PRESENT:
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Mark Wujtewicz, Planner, Interim Planning Director
CALL TO ORDER/APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Buscetto called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. S. Gladstone was seated for
E. Lusher.
APPROVAL OF THE December 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes
-Kohl, to approve the
MOTION: 
Motion made J. Nicholas, seconded by K. Mullen
December 9, 2025 minutes.
VOTE: 
4-0
NEW BUSINESS
Draft FY 2027 Budget
M. Wujtewicz reviewed the draft budget with the Commission,
MOTION: 
Motion made J. Nicholas, seconded by M. Buscetto to approve the
FY2027 Economic Development Commission draft budget.
VOTE: 
4-0
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: 
Motion made by J. Nicholas,
meeting at 6:10 p.m.
VOTE: 
4-0
seconded by K. Mullen-Kohl to adjourn the
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Planner/Acting Planning Director