Board of Selectmen - Minutes - 01/06/2026

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PHONE: 860-442-0553
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
www.waterfordct.org
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(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by the Board of Selectmen in
accordance with CGS 7-83)
1. Call to Order & Roll Call: 5:00 PM
In Attendance: First Selectman, Robert Brule; Selectman, Rich Muckle; and
Selectinan, Greg Attanasio
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Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment: NONE
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4. Information Technology: To consider and act on a request from the
Information Technology Manager, Jeff Robillard, for an appropriation of
$28,168 to line 20547-57882 (Computer Replacements) to purchase and
replace Dell computers and if approved, forward to the BOF as required.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
5. Police Department: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea
Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Marc Balestracci, Chief of Police, for
surplus disposal of Asset #101834, a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN #
IGNSKDECOKR392402, Car 22, as this vehicle is at the end of its serviceable
life.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
6. Police Department: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea
‘Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Mare Balestracci, Chief of Police, for
reassignment and replacement of Car 22 with Asset # 101887, a 2019
Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN # IGNSKDEC5LR276498, Car 8.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED

7. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Gary Schneider, Director of Public Works, for
surplus disposal of Asset #100255, a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN #
2FAHP71W86X122289, Fleet ID # A18, as this vehicle is no longer needed
for the department.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
8. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Gary Schneider, Director of Public Works, for
reassignment and replacement of Car Al8 with Asset # 101505, a 2017
Chevrolet Silverado, VIN # 3GCUKNEC4HG276068, Car 15.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
9. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Gary Schneider, Director of Public Works, for
surplus disposal of Asset #101197, a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid; VIN #
3FADP0L31CR322157, Fleet ID # A20, as this vehicle is no longer needed for
the department.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
10. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Gary Schneider, Director of Public Works, for
reassignment and replacement of Car A20 with Asset # 101886, a 2020
Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN # GNSKDEC3LR376340, Car I.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio to amend and change to “Temporary
time frame of 6 months.” VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Attanasio, seconded by Muckle to amend and change to “Temporary
time frame, until June 30, 2026.” VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
11. Public Works: To consider and act on a request from the Public Works
Director, Gary Schneider, for an appropriation of $25,000 to line 20511-57871
(Police Department Building HVAC) for HVAC system improvements at the
Police Department and if approved, forward to the BOF as required.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 2-1 PASSED
Voting For: Brule, Muckle
Voting Against: Attanasio

12. Public Works: To consider and act on a request from the Public Works
Director, Gary Schneider, for an additional appropriation of $50,000 from
Capital and Non-Recurring Undesignated fund balance line for a new project
(Vauxhall Street Multi-Phased Project) and if approved, forward to the BOF
as required. ;
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
13. Appointments & Resignations:
13a. To consider and act on the appointment of Gina Rubin, (U) to the
Historic Properties Commission, to fill the term of 11/1/25-10/31/30 as a
member, replacing Debra Walters, whom had resigned.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
14. New Business: NONE
15. Old Business: NONE
16. Correspondence:
16a. RTE 32 work — letter from Karen Hansen
MOTION by Attanasio, seconded by Muckle to amend and change as there was no
correspondence from Karen Hansen and change the line item to match the backup
“FY26 Quarter 10.01.25-12.31.25 Capital Quarterly Meetings” VOTE 3-0
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
17. Consent Agenda
\7a. Tax Refund
17b. Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 2025
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
18. Adjournment: 6:06 PM
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED