Board of Selectmen - Minutes - 02/21/2023

MINUTES  
BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING 
February 21, 2023  
5:00 PM 
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room)  
 
Members Present: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia, 
and Selectman Richard Muckle 
 
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by the Board of Selectmen in 
accordance with CGS 7-83) 
 
1. Call to Order & Roll Call- First Selectman Brule called the meeting to order at 
5:01pm. 
2. Pledge of Allegiance  
3. Public Comment: None  
 
4. Disposition of Town Property (Ordinance, Chapter 2.112.020):  
 
4a. To Consider and act on a recommendation from Rawle Dummett, 
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Recreation & Parks for surplus disposal 
of the assets below: 
• Asset ID: 030036-1999 Dodge 3500 Van   
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
 
 
5. Finance Department Bid AWARD-Bid#23-111 Town of Waterford Cell 
Tower Sites HVAC Replacement: To consider and act on a recommendation 
from Rawle Dummett, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Public Works to award 
the bid to Blizzard Mechanical LLC in the amount of $39,900. Funds would be 
available in line item 31122-55892 (AC Unit Replacement Radio Sites)  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 

 
 
6. Finance Department Bid AWARD-Bid#23-112 Fuel Oil Storage Tanks 
Removal-Former Southwest School: To consider and act on a recommendation 
from Rawle Dummett, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Public Works to award 
the bid to Envio Consultants and Recyclers in the amount of $24,250. Funds 
would be available in line item 20511-57876 (SW School Underground Tank)  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: 
unanimous VOTE:3-0 
7. Finance Department Bid AWARD-Bid#23-110 Tank removal and 
Replacement Police Department: To consider and act on a recommendation 
from Rawle Dummett, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of Public Works to award 
the bid to Service Station and Equipment in the amount of $165,006.06. Funds 
would be available in line item 31122-55819 (UST Replacement)  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
 
8. Fire Services: To consider and act on the following request for an additional 
appropriation from the Fire Services Director, Michael Howley, in the amount 
of $134,000 due to increased cost of hydrant rental, and unexpected large 
repairs to apparatus and Marine units this year, if approved to forward to the 
Board of Finance. 
 
Motion #8 Amended  
9. Fire Services: To consider and act on the following request for an additional 
appropriation from the Fire Services Director, Michael Howley, in the amount 
of $130,000 due to increased cost of hydrant rental, and unexpected large 
repairs to apparatus and Marine units this year ($40,000 in repairs and $90,000 
in Hydrant rentals), if approved to forward to the Board of Finance. 
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
10. Fire Services: To consider and act on the following request for an In Series 
transfer from the Fire Services Director, Michael Howley, in the amount of 
$6,000 due to repairs to chainsaws, lithium battery car fire equipment, 
carcinogenic protection for inspector, and generator cords.  
 

MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
11. Fire Services: To consider and act on the following request for an In Series 
transfer from the Fire Services Director, Michael Howley, in the amount of 
$4,500 due to overage of membership dues, additional training applications, 
and repairs to SCBA compressors.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: 
unanimous VOTE:3-0 
12. Public Works: To consider and act on the following request for an 
additional appropriation from the Public Works Director, Gary Schneider, in 
the amount of $57,000.  ($37,000 contract, and $20,000 for unforeseen 
conditions) line item 20511-57879, if approved to forward to the Board of 
Finance.  
 
MOTION by Sabilia, and seconded by Muckle, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
 
13. Public Works: To consider and act on the following request for an Out of 
Series Transfer from the Public Works Director, Gary Schneider, in the 
amount of $73,000 to cover the additional cost of bulk waste, equipment 
rented, and needed work to monitor wells, if approved to forward to the Board 
of Finance. 
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: 
unanimous VOTE:3-0 
14. Public Works: To consider and act on the following request for an In Series 
Transfer from the Public Works Director, Gary Schneider, in the amount of 
$53,000 to cover the additional cost of safety equipment, large vehicle repairs.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: 
unanimous VOTE:3-0 
MOTION made by Sabilia to move agenda item 18 to 15, seconded by Brule, 
VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous VOTE:3-0 
 

15. Old Business: Sabilia addressed Public Works Director, Gary Schneider to 
inquire about crosswalks being painted at Fog Plain Road, Clarke Lane and 
Chester Street.  
Gary Schnieder stated he would contact the traffic officer to request an 
update.  
 
 
16. Appointments & Resignations:  
16a. To consider and act on the reappointment of Doug Lawson as a member 
to the Waterford Shellfish Commission to fill the term of 01/6/23-01/05/27.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
16b. To consider and act on the reappointment of Chris Calkin as a member to 
the Waterford Shellfish Commission to fill the term of 01/6/23-01/05/27.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
16c. To consider and act on the reappointment of Chris Callahan as a member 
to the Flood & Erosion Control Board to fill the term of 03/1/23-02/28/28.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
16d. To consider and act on the reappointment of Joseph C Buths, Jr.  to the 
Harbor Management Commission for the term of 02/18/2023-02/17/2026.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
16e. To consider and act on the reappointment of John Hughes as an alternate 
to the Harbor Management Commission for the term of 02/18/2023-
02/17/2026.  
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
16f. To consider and act on the appoint of Jerry Porter to fulfill the vacant 
position on the Board of Assessment and Appeals for the term of 11/16/2021-
11/18/2025.  

MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
16g. To consider and act on the reappointment of Jenny Kohl to the Flood & 
Erosion Control Board for the term of 02/28/2023-03/01/2028.  
 
MOTION by Muckle, and seconded by Sabilia, VOTING IN FAVOR: unanimous 
VOTE:3-0 
 
17. Unfinished Business: None  
18. New Business: Sabilia stated the CIP that has been presented this year is 
well served and Brule’s response to last year’s feedback is clear it was 
received and the amount of work and detail he has put into the CIP is great 
and appreciated.  
 
19. Correspondence:  
19a. January 17, 2023 letter from Robert Nye, Municipal Historian in regards 
to Nevins Cottage.  
Sabilia stated that the letter appears to be seeking council’s guidance or 
approval 
 
20. Consent Agenda 
20a. Tax Refund-8,851.67-APPROVED  
20b. Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes December 06, 2022-APPROVED 
2-1 (Muckle abstained)  
20c. Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes December 20, 2022-APPROVED 
2-1 (Muckle abstained)  
20d. Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes January 10, 2023- APPROVED 
2-1 (Muckle abstained)  
20e. Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes January 24, 2023- APPROVED 
2-1 (Muckle abstained)  
20f. Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting Minutes February 1, 2023- 
APPROVED 2-1 (Muckle abstained)  
20g. Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting Minutes February 2, 2023-Tabled  
20h. Board of Selectmen Special Meeting Minutes February 9, 2023- 
APPROVED 2-1 (Muckle abstained)  
20i.  Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting Minutes February 13, 2023-
APPROVED  

20j.  Board of Selectmen Special Budget Meeting Minutes February 15, 
2023-APPROVED  
20k. Board of Selectmen Special Meeting Minutes February 15, 2023-
APPROVED  
 
21.  Adjournment: made by Mr. Brule and seconded by Ms. Sabilia to adjourn at 
5:42pm. VOTING IN FAVOR; unanimous, VOTE:3-0 
 
Respectfully Submitted,  
 
 
Cindy Dupointe  
Recording Secretary