Public Works, Planning & Development Committee of the RTM Special Meeting

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PHONE: 860-442-0554
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2816
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PUBLIC WoRKS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY SEPT 16,2026 
6:00P.m.
APPLEBY ROOM 
TOWN HALL
1. 
Establishment of quorum and call to order,
2. 
Public Comment.
3. 
Consideration of and action on minutes of the July 20, 2026, committee meeting.
4. 
Consideration of and possible action on issues referred to committee:
Review findings of sewer rate study (RTC 6/1/26)
Fair Rent Commission (RTC 4/6/26)
Short-Term Rentals (RTC 12/6/21)
5. Adjournment
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Public Works, Planning & Development Committee 
Meetin: Minufs—rufy 20, 2026
Members Present: Jim Bartelli, Guy Calkins, Ted Olynciw
Members. Absent: Kyrah Augmoh-Bossa, David Sugrue
Also Present: Utility Commission Director Jill Stevens and Commission members, RTM Maderator Susan Driscall
1, Call to order: Chair.Calkins called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Public comment: None.
3. Previous Minutes! Motion by Olynciw, second by Bartelll, to approve the March 27, 2024, minutes as presented.
Members expressed concerns about voting when none attended the meeting. Moderator Driscoll noted that
the Town Attorney reassured others in this situation that it is an acceptance more than an attestation, and in
this.case the previous members had not mentioned errors during the years the minutes were publicly posted.
Vaice vote: Unaniinous 
Motion passed.
4. Consideration of/possible action on items referred to committee:
* 
Review findings of sewer rate study: Dave Fox of Raftelis presented the sewer rate study and fielded
questions from.PWPD Committee members, Full study attached; overview follows here:
Purpose of the Rate Study;
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Explore options to ensure long-term finaricial and operational sustainability and viabllity for Waterford’s
sewer system
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Analyze impacts to revenue and customers due to any rate increases
» 
Enable the Enterprise Fund to be self-sufficient (i.e., fully cover capital casts) instead of current reliance on
Town funds. This will improve financial and operational sustainability, as well as equity among residents
Current Industry Trends and Challenges;
> 
Sewer bills across the country are increasing by 6% per year, on average; yet Waterford has not reviewed
or revised rates since 2009,
> 
Rising inflation and declining consumption are two of the four biggest challenges impacting utilities
throughout the country
Brief discussion followed to clarify next steps. Committee will resume deliberations after the Utility Cammission
holds a public hearing on their proposed rate increases; tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2026.
» Faiy Rent Commission: Brief discussion on creating new ordinance, with public hearing and Town Attorney
oversight; sample ordinances from other towns will be provided to members for future deliberations.
« Short-Term Rentals: No discussion.
5. Consensus to tentatively schedule next meeting for September 14, 2026, 6'p.m.
Adjournment: Motion by Bartelli; second by Olynciw to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. Voice vote: Unanimous.
Submitted by
Guy Calkins, PWPD Chair
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WATERFORD UTILITY COMMISSION
Special Meeting
DATE: 
September 2, 2026
PLACE: 
1000 Hartford Turnpike
PRESIDING: 
Chairman Ken Kirkman
MEMBERS PRESENT: — Jerry Porter (via telephone), Beth Sabilia, and Ray Valentini
MEMBERS ABSENT: 
Ryan Boyle
ALSO PRESENT: 
Attorney Nicholas Kepple, Town Counsel
Staff: 
Jill Stevens, Director of Utilities
Shawn Matthews, Assistant Director of Utilities
Amy Windle, Office Coordinator/Recording Secretary
Dave Murphy and Scott Bighnatti from Resilient Land & Water
Chairman Kirkman called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm
CITIZEN SESSION- 
None
SECRETARY'S REPORT
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Valentini to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2026 and
August 25, 2026, Ms. Sabilia seconded.
VOTE 
The motion passed unanimously,
BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
The Commission reviewed the August adjustments. The adjustment reports are kept in the
office for review.
EXPENDITURES
MOTION 
Made by Mr, Valentini to approve the August 2026 bill lists, Ms. Sabilia
seconded,
VOTE 
The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS

Waterford Utility Commission
September 2, 2026
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Financial Report
The financial reports for June were reviewed. July reports will be presented at the next
meeting.
* 
Collection’s Report
Attorney Kepple reported that he and his staff had a meeting with Ms. Stevens and her
staff to go over accounts that have large balances that have been a challenge to collect
from or their payment plan is not helping their balance to go down.
Attorney Kepple will be working on a report of an approach of how to proceed on
collecting on these accounts for next meeting.
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Director's Report
Ms. Stevens reviewed her report that provides updated information on ali Utility
Commission Capital and Operational projects currently funded. A copy of the Director’s
Report will be attached to the minutes when posted.
Mr. Matthews reviewed the Asset Management report.
» 
Rate Study Update
There was discussion regarding the Public Hearing.
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Valentini, Pursuant to CT State Statute 7-255, to accept the
Raftelis recommended quarterly rates to take effect on January 1, 2027, as
follows: Tier |, Facility Service Charge of $43.20 per quarter per Equivalent
Dwelling Unit (EDU) and Tier Il, Consumption Charge of $5.81 per one hundred
(100) cubic feet (CF) as presented at the August 25, 2026 Public Hearing and
forward to the RTM for approval as required by Waterford Code of Ordinances
13.08.020, Ms. Sabilia seconded,
VOTE 
The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Bartlett Corners Booster Station Decommissioning Update
Ms. Stevens requested to table the discussion until the next meeting as the plans and bid specifications
did not arrive in sufficient time for staff review and comment prior to discussion with the Commission.
INTERLOCAL WATER AGREEMENT UPDATE
Dave Murphy and Scott Bighnatti from Resilient Land & Water presented an update on their progress
with the Engineering Services to Identify the Capital Requirements surrounding the potential renewal of
the Waterford/New London Interlocal Water Agreement.
Ms. Sabilia Jeft the meeting at 7:13 PM
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Waterford Utility Commission
September 2, 2026
CORRESPONDENCE
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Anthony’s Abatement, LLC-Asbestos Pipe Removal Quote
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= Letter from resident at 10 Hardwick Rd
« 
Letter from resident at 28 Monroe Street
® 
The New London Day-Legal Notice for Public Hearing
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Attorney Kepple-Response to 28 Monroe Street
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Langan Engineering-Bloomingdale Watermain Memo
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Old Lyme-June 23,2026 Minutes
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East Lyme-July 28, 2026 Minutes
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City of New London-August 27, 2026 Agenda & Meeting Packet
PLANS REVIEW ~
No plans
PERSONNEL
Sewer Tech | position is still vacant. Ms. Stevens reported that the updated job description for the
Compliance Enforcement Tech is with Human Resources and the Union representative. The updated job
description will need to go to the Personnel Review Board for the final approval.
OTHER
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
MOTION 
Made by Mr. Valentini to adjourn, Mr. Porter seconded.
VOTE 
The motion passed unanimously,
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Windle
Recording Secretary
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