Board of Finance - Minutes - 07/16/2025

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Board of Finance Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Regular Meeting Minutes ‘tejwn Hall Audiftium 7:00 p.m.
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Present: Glenn Patterson, Robert Tuneski, as
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Absent: Joseph Filippetti, Josh Kelly, Ron Fedor 33
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Elected: Rob Brule, First Selectman; Abbas Danesh, Treasurer; Sue Driscfll Qn
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Staff: Jill Stevens, Director Utilities; Chris Haley, Director of Fire Services{Dani GormarfHuman
Services Administrator; Rebecca Hall, Administrative Assistant Finance Office/BOF Recording
Secretary
1. _ Establishment of a quorum and call to order
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A quorum was established and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Finance was called to order at
7:03p.m. July 16, 2025.
Public Comment
Susan Driscoll, RTM, Retirement Commission Chair: Ms. Driscoll addressed the Board regarding the
transfers of money from the Pension contribution line in agenda items 8 & 9 for tonight's meeting. She
asked for reassurance from the Chairman of the 8OF that there will still be ~$500,000 available for the
OPEB contribution. She is making this plea to the Chairman as she feels like it is a trend that OPEB is the
slush fund for other departments.
Approval and acceptance of minutes:
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2025,
Regular Meeting as presented,
Vote: 4-0-0 Motion: Passed
To consider and act on a request by the Utility Commission Director, Jill Stevens, to re-designate existing
appropriated funds from account #20531-57816, Old Norwich Road Pump Station, into a new capital
account in the amount of $125,000 for engineering services related to the capital requirements
Surrounding the potential renewal of the Waterford/New London Interlocal Water Agreement, and
forward to the RTM if required.
Motion by Michael Rocchetti and seconded by Bill Sheehan to re-designate existing appropriated funds
from account #20531-57816, Old Norwich Road Pump Station, into a new capital in the amount of
$125,000 for engineering services related to the capital requirements surrounding the potential renewal
of the Waterford/New London Interlocal Water Agreement, and forward to the RTM as required.

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5.
Discussion began with Director Stevens explaining that ARPA funds are available from other projects
who came in under budget. Utilities is evaluating all capital costs of solutions in the future to make the
best, prudent decision for Waterford residents. The plan presented is a draft as the department will go.
‘out to bid for the engineering services.
Bill Sheehan pointed out that Hunts Brook was not included in the draft plan. Director Stevens said that
‘more water sources will be pursued than presented in the draft plan.
Robert Tuneski asked what the period of performance is for the study. Ms. Steven said the study is
Proposed to be 6-8 months.
Chairman Patterson pointed out that the line item for the Old Norwich Pump Station indicates there is
approximately $165,000 available but Utilities is only asking for $125,000. He asked where the extra
‘money in the line may go. Director Stevens stated that there is a possibility for change orders as the
Project ensues so there may be a need to take more from that line but she is hopeful that is not
necessary,
Vote: 4-0-0 Motion: Passed
To consider and act on a FY25 Out-of-Series Transfer from Director of Fire Ser
's, Christopher Haley,
in the amount of $10,000 for apparatus repairs.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $10,000 as follows:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Series Transfer Request
APPROVED CURRENT _accOUNT_ ACCOUNT EMBED
Budget Avaliable GHNGRBAISTS“CECREASET) Avauable
Line Wo. org. Coss onpet cous Out Donerigtion Aout “eget Boeger
4 20173 53070 Tappa hops 310,000.00] 1044 10,00) 10,010
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Chairman Patterson asked Director Haley about the budget for hydrants as that line continues to be
used as a source to transfer money from. Director Haley said that Veolia had a large number of hydrants
in town that they were servicing but had not charged the Town. The company realized the mistake and
is now charging the town accurately. Soon there will be a large increase in the hydrant line and he will
have more details as he is meeting with Veolia to discuss matters on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

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Bill Sheehan added that this is not the first issue in billing with Veolia as this occurred about 15 years
ago.
Vote: 4-0-0 Motion: Passed
To consider and act on a FY25 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Human Services Administrator, Dani
Gorman, in the amount of $3,000 for contractual obligations between the GGA Union and the Town.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $3,000 as follows:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Series Transfer Request
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Chairman Patterson asked the Administrator how there is money left in Fuels & Lubricants for the recent
transfers. The Administrator advised that the new vehicle repair and maintenance, managed in-house
through the Public Works Department, has created a savings in this line,
Vote: 4-0-0 Motion: Passed
To consider and act on a FY25 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Human Services Administrator, Dani
Gorman, in the amount of $3,104 for unprecedented requests for service.
‘Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $3,104 as follows:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
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Michael Rocchetti questioned the Administrator about the people requesting tax relief and what it
means in terms of staffing to the department. The Administrator answered that the residents making
these requests ~ particularly veterans ~ seek the assistance for the Veteran’s liaison in the Senior
Services Department. The liaison assists the veterans in gathering and organizing documents to apply
for tax relief through the Town. Many other seniors seek assistance with their current property
assessments.
Vote: 4-0-0
amount of $85,959 for various departments.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by
Motion: Passed
ichael Rocchetti to transfer $85,959 as follows:
To consider and act on a FY25 Out-of-Series Transfer from Director of Finance, Kimberly Allen, in the

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM.
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Kimberly Allen, Finance Director, to clarify what “Additional
Substitute coverage for unanticipated staff absences” in the amount of $14,185 represents,
Vote: 4-0-0
Motion: Passed
To consider and act on a FY25 Out-of-Series Transfer from Director of Finance, Kimberly Allen, in the
amount of $175,454 for various departments.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $175,454 as follows but with a
correction to Line No. 6 Object Code to read 52110:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Inter-Department Transfer
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Bill Sheehan made the mention that between the two transfers in items #8 & #9 on the agenda, the
Pension Contribution Line totals on both Transfer Request Forms differ regarding the available funds,
therefore, ultimately showing less than the Retirement Commis:
$500,000.
Vote: 4-0-0
Motion: Passed
sion’s expected budget amount of

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10. Update from the Oswegatchie Fire House Building Committee (OFHBC)
Robert Tuneski, Chairman of the OFHBC and Director of Fire Services, Chris Haley, presented the
‘Summary Info for the Oswegatchie Fire Station Design to the BOF. The presentation slides are attached
to these minutes. Mr. Tuneski described the architectural structure of the proposed building. He
informed the BOF that the design is complete and all associated costs total approximately $12 million. if
the Town pursued renovating the existing building, the costs would total approximately $11 million.
The intended life of a newly built structure is SO years.
Director Haley intentionally added for recognition in the minutes that he commends the OFHBC on
coming up with a responsible structure showing a blueprint of 9,800 ft? when the existing building
stands at over 17,000 ft?.
11. Old Business: none
11. New Business:
Bill Sheehan addressed the Director of Fire Services indicating his suggestion in reactivating the Town's
siren system in response to the recent flooding catastrophe in Kerr County, TX.
12. ison Reports: none
13. Correspondence: No comments
14. Adjournment
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Finance at 8:02pm.
Vote: 4-0-0 Motion: Passed
Respectfully submitted,
ohn bill) W. Sheehan, Rebecca L. Hall,
me of the Board of Finance Recording Secretary
Attachments:
Summary Info, Oswegatchie Fire Station Design, July 16, 2025

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