Board of Finance - Minutes - 09/09/2026

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7:00 p.m.
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Present: 
Glenn Patterson, Robert Tuneski Bill Sheehan, Ann Peabody, Jerry Fischer, Joseph 
Filippetti
Absent: 
Michael Rocchetti
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Rob Brule, First Selectman; Abbas Danesh, Treasurer; Susan Driscoll, RTM Moderator
Jill Stevens, Utility Commission Director; David Ferland, Chief of
Kimberly Allen, Director of Finance;
‘Assistant Finance Office/BOF Recording Secretary
Police; Rebecca Hall, Administrative
Establishment of a quorum and call to order
‘A quorum was established and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Finance was called to order at 7:00p.m-
September 9, 2026.
Public Comment: 
none
‘Approval and acceptance of minutes:
approve the minutes of the
seconded by Robert Tuneski to
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and si
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Passed
vote: 6-0-0
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Reserve for FY27, line # TBD). if approved, the request
Meeting (RTM) for final authorization.
To consider
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Vote: 6-0-0 
Motion: Passed

Board of Finance Minutes, 9/9/2026
Page 2
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To consider and act upon the FY28 Budget Guidelines.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to approve the FY28 Budget Guidelines with the
modification to page 5 as presented below in green:
“SECTION D ~ ADDITIONAL BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS.
Itis recognized that much work goes into the preparation of your budgets and your efforts
‘and cooperation are acknowledged and appreciated. 
Budget request pages shouts shall be
numbered and all graphs should shall be submitted in color,
Please email your budget documents to Kim Allen, kallen@waterfordct.org no later than
the close of business on December 18, 2026. Budgets showd shall be emailed in their original format.
POF files will not be accepted. Budgets that require commission approval shoulé shall include a
copy of the meeting minutes that show the commission's vote to approve the FY28 budget request.”
Vote: 6-0-0
g by the Chief of Police, David Ferland, on the use of Automated License Plate Readers in the Town of
Waterford.
To review and 
discuss Capital Projects Policy (last amended September 2020). Additional information was
handed out to the Board of Finance members. Chairman Patterson stated this item will be presented again
in “Old Business” at the October Board of Finance regular meeting.
Old Business: none
New Business:
a. The First Selectman, Rob Brule, advised the Board of Finance about Millstone’s new signaling system,
IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System). On September 23, 2026, there will be a public meeting
regarding the new Millstone emergency alerts. 
As of October 1, 2026, Millstone will no longer use sirens as
part of their new alert system, but rather a mobile notification.
b. Mr. Brule reminded the Board of Finance that a 25" Commemorative Anniversary of 9/11 Remembrance
Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 on the Waterford Town Green, in front of the Town.
Hall, promptly at 9:30a.m.
¢. Mr. Brule informed the Board of Finance that in continuing the recognition of Waterford’s 225"
Anniversary, he is hosting a Food Drive to celebrate Waterford’s past by helping neighbors. The food drive
will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9am-12pm at the Town Hall.
Liaison Reports:
a. Oswegatchie Building Committee: Robert Tuneski updated the Board of Finance with the progress of the
new Waterford fire station that is currently being built. He stated that there are no real issues other than a
few, small delays due to the weather. Mr. Tuneski will bring photographs of the new building to the BOF
regular meeting in October. In conclusion, the project is on budget and on schedule.
Correspondence: none

Board of Finance Minutes, 9/9/2026
Page 3
12. 
Adjournment
Motion 
by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of
Finance at 7:55pm.
Vote: 
6-0-0 
Motion: Passed
Respectfully submitted,
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John/Bill) Sheehan, 
Rebecca L. Hall,
Clerk of the Board of Finance 
Recording Secretary