Public Health, Recreation & Environment Committee of the RTM Special Meeting

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WATERFORD, CT 06385-2816
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PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE OF THE RTM
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA — AMENDED*
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OctosBer5, 2026 
6:45 P.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 September 14, 2026, committee meeting.
4. 
Consideration of and possible action on issues referred to committee:
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Review of Ordinance Chptr 12.12, Jordan Park House (RTC 10/6/25)
5. 
Adjournment
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Chptr 12.12 — Attorney Kelly recommendations
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Chptr 12.12 draft replaced with Attorney's recommendations

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Public Health, Recreation & Environment Committee 
Meeting Minutes—Sept. 14, 2026 :
Members Present: Steve Besade, Narciss Greene, Richard Gonyo, Kayla Mullen, Ocean Pellett
Also Present: Director of Recreation and Parks Ryan McNamara, Assistant Director for Recreation and Parks Tim
Ciplik, RTM Moderator Susan Driscoll
1, Cail to order: Chair Greene called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. Public comment: Helen Kwasniewski noted her opinion on an increase in beach fees forall and also requested
senior citizens get a free beach pass sticker rather ‘than show ID for free entry. Kwasniewski also brought up the
potential for charging for summer beach concerts.
3, Previous Minutes: Motion by Mullen, second by Besade, to approve the Jul. 30, 2026, minutes ‘as presented.
Voice vote: Unanimous 
Motion passed.
4. Consideration offpossible action on items referred to committee:
« Review of Ordinance Chptr 12.12, Jordan Park House (RTC 10/6/25). Brief discussion and consensus on
clerical and clarification revisions: making minor charges to the Editor’s note; inserting approval date citation
placeholders; correcting Commission’s name; and, with.input from Director McNamara, codifying the division
of bullding ‘and grouiids maintenance responsibilities implemented after the 2020 amendment to the. Public
Works ordinances. Geheral consensus that with these changes [see.cittached Draft #2] they are ready to move
to public hearing, Chair will contact Town Attorney for next steps and scheduling/public ‘notice timelines.
* Review of Béach Fees (RTC 6/1/26):.Director McNamara presented a paper slide show on Rec & Parks’ new
beach fees recommendations [see attached], which included comparisons of fee schedules in previous yéars
as well as historical and projected data on beach fee revenue and costs of beach maintenance and staff. He
and Assistant Director Cieplik then fielded committee members’ suggestions and questions in various areas:
tn 2025 “$101K in costs were recouped by beach fees ahd “$140K Were recouped in 2026, While seniors.can
get into the beach for free by showing their ID, many still choose to purchase’a 
car sticker for a variety of
personal reasons. One key point made‘ 
by the Director was that everyone—not just beachgoers—pays for the
beach via taxpayer dollars. Therefore, just passes alone will not fully fund the beach. As for coiicerts, 70-80%
of their costs are covered by business sponsors. No ether towns tn the area charge for their concerts, and our
sponsors Would be less willing-to donate if concerts were no longer free. Excess revenue from the beach, if
any, goes back into the general fund. Potential areas to cut costs: rotation of guards without sacrificing safety;
get an electronic gate at the gatehouse (upfront cost, but pays off overtime),
Motion by Mullen, second by Gonyo to report this issue out with a recommendation that the RTM approve
Rec & Parks. proposed 2027 beach fee schedule as presented in order to help cover annual cost Increases.
Vaice vote: Unanimous. 
Motion passed.
5. Adjournment: Motion by Besade; seconded by Gonyo to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Voice vote: Unanimous.
Submitted by
Narciss Greene, PHRE Chair
enck Chptr 12.12 Revisions Draft #2
Rec & Parks 2027 Proposed Beach Fee Schedule 9/14/26

Chapter 12.12 Revisions 
Draft2 
Sept 14, 2026
TITLE 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES!
Footnote:
-W~
Editor’s note — A revision 4+-2020 amendment to Chapter 2.20 movedehanged the responsibility for the “servicing and
maintenance” of the Jordan Park House from Recreations & Parks Commission to the Public Works Department.
Chapter 12.12 - JORDAN PARK HOUSE
Sections:
12.12.010 - Building named.
The old Waterford library building, now located in Jordan park, shall be known as Jordan park house.
(Prior code § 13-46: RTM XX/XX/XX}}
12.12.020 - Service, maintenance responsibility,
All servicing and maintenance of Jordan park house and Jordan park shall be under the jurisdiction of the Public
Works department. Servicing of the grounds remains the responsibility of the recreation and parks commission. recreation
and parks
commission:
{Prior code § 13-47: RTM XX/XX/XX)
12.12.030 - Scheduling use,
A. 
The parks-and-recreation and parks commission is authorized and empowered to schedule the use of Jordan
park house in accordance with the following regulations:
1. 
Regular meetings of all qualified groups will be scheduled by the recreation and parks commission
according to the following priority:
a. 
Town agencies,
b. 
Community service organizations such as scouts and Red Cross,
c. 
Private organizations with exclusive Waterford membership, such as church groups, service clubs,
0. 
Private organizations with both Waterford and out-of-town membership;
2. 
Reservations for special single meetings shall be scheduled after the regular meetings provided for in
paragraph 1 of this subsection and in the same order of priority.
B. 
All requests for use of Jordan park house or Jordan park for fund raising activity will be granted only at the
discretion of the parks and recreation commission.
{Prior code § 13-48: RIM: XX/XX/XX}

‘Waterford Recreation 
& Parks + Beach Parking Pass Proposal 
Sept. £4, 2026

Beach Fee Schedule
* Present the recommended 2027
beach fee schedule
* Explain the financial realities of
beach operations
* Show how incremental fee
increases support sustainability
* Demonstrate anticipated
revenue impact

The Town Beach Is Subsidized by Taxpayers
* Every single-family household contributes $4.36 per $100,000 of the
town budget
* Annual operating costs: $275,000-$350,000
* Costs continue year-round, not just during beach season
* Rising expenses: staffing, maintenance, utilities, safety, environmental
care — Minimum wages: 34.5% increase from 2013 ($13.00/hr) to
2026 ($17.48/hr)
Waterford Recreation & Parks © Beach Parking Pass Proposal

Why Fees Must Increase
* Operational costs have risen steadily
* Current fee structure does not cover annual expenses
* Goal: Improve cost recovery through seasonal use
* Proposed increases are incremental, reasonable, and aligned with
cost recovery

Fee Schedule Comparisons
025 
‘2026: 
27
Waterford Recreation & Parks * Beach Parking Pass Propotal

Pass Sales Snapshot (2026)
Pass Type 
2026 
rae
Resident 
$25 
4488
Resident Sticker Replacement 
$5 
22
Non-Resident 
$175 
443
NR Sticker Replace 
10 
6
Senior Paid 
$41 
622
Resident Additlonal Sticker 
$id 
712
Non-Resident Additional Sticker 
$175 
0
Resident Walker/Blker Welsthand 
$2 
234
Non-Resident Walker/Biker Wristband 
$10 
42
Non-Resident - FT Employee Town/BOE 
$25 
30
NR BOE/Town employee Addlilonat 
Sit 
2

Revenue Impact of Proposed Increases

Where the Revenue Comes From
* Non-resident annual passes: $22,150
* Resident annual passes: $7,440
* Resident day passes: $2,488
* Non-resident day passes: $2,848
* Senior passes: $1,755
* Other categories: $6,779 combined

What This Revenue Supports
* Year-round maintenance
* Lifeguard staffing
* Safety and emergency equipment
* Environmental protection
* Facility upkeep and repairs
* Utilities and contracted services

Summary
* The beach is a valuable community asset
* Rising costs require incremental fee adjustments
* Proposed schedule adds $43,460 in revenue to help recover seasonal
use costs
* Maintains quality, safety, and accessibility

Reccomend
* Approve the 2027 Beach Fee Schedule

Sep 16, 2026 
Recommended Revisions/Town Attorney Kelly
TITLE 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES!
Footnote;
= (1)-
transitioned
Editor's note ~ A revision-in-2020 amendment to Chapter 2.20 movedehanged the responsibility for the “servicing and
maintenance” of the Jordan Park House from Recreations & Parks Commission to the Public Works Department.
park house from the recreation and parks commission to the department of public works.
Chapter 12.12 - JORDAN PARK HOUSE
Sections: 
[insert below Sections:] 12.12.010 Building named.
12,12,020 Service, maintenance responsibility.
12.12.030 Scheduling use.
12.12.010 - Building named.
The old Waterford library building, now located in Jordan park, shail be known as Jordan park house.
(Prior code § 13-46: RTM XX/XX/XX}}
12.12,020 - Service, maintenance responsibility.
All servicing and maintenance of Jordan park house and Jordan park shall be under the jurisdiction of the Public
Works department, Servicing of the grounds remains the responsibility of the recreation and parks commissionreereatien
and parks-commission. 
..Under the jurisdiction of the... department of public works, and all service and
(Prior code § 13-47: RTM XX/XX/XX) 
maintenance of the grounds of Jordan park shall be under the jurisdiction of the
recreation and parks commission.
12.12.030 - Scheduling use.
A. 
The parks-and-recreation_and parks commission is authorized and empowered to schedule the use of Jordan
park house in accordance with the following regulations:
1. 
Regular meetings of all qualified groups will be scheduled by the recreation and parks commission
according to the following priority:
a. 
Town agencies,
b. 
Community service organizations such as scouts and Red Cross,
c. 
Private organizations with exclusive Waterford membership, such as church groups, service clubs,
d. 
Private organizations with both Waterford and out-of-town membership;
2. 
Reservations for special single meetings shall be scheduled after the regular meetings provided for in
paragraph 1 of this subsection and in the same order of priority.
B. 
All requests for use of Jordan park house or Jordan park for fund raising activity will be granted only at the
discretion of the parks and recreation commission.
{Prior code § 13-48: RTM: XX/XX/XX)