Board of Selectmen - Minutes - 01/07/2025

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
PHONE; 860-442-0553
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886 www.waterfordct.org
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETE N “ 33
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 BAS b> ie
Waterford Town Hall (Appleby Room) { & &
(Procedural Action: Check register to be signed by the Board of Selectmen in
accordarice with CGS 7-83)
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Call to Order & Roll Call: 5 PM
Inattendance: Rob Brule, Rich Muckle & Greg Attanasio
Absent: N/A
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment: NONE
Planning: To consider and act on a request for a FY¥25 appropriation from the
Director of Planning, Jonathan Mullen; in the amount of $12,500, for ‘the
stabilization of Alewife-Cove Study, from Capital and “Non-recurring
designated line #20541-57328 (Alewife Cove) and forward on to the Board of
Finance if approved.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
5. Utility: To consider and act on a request for a FY25. appropriation from the
Director of Utilities, Jill Stevens, in the amount of $19,800, for an engineering
study, from Capital and Non-recurring designated line #20531-57890 (Wiemes
and Marilyn Ejector Replacements) and forward on to the Board of Finance if
approved.
MOTION by Muckle,; seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
6. Recreation and Parks & Board of Education: To consider and act upon
awarding the installation and repair contract for Leary Park Pickleball Tennis
Courts, Waterford High School Track and Field Turf, and Tennis Courts
Replacement to Field Turf, recommended from Shea Davy, Purchasing Agent,

on behalf of the Director of Recreation and Parks, Ryan McNamara, and the
Board of Education Director of Finance, Joseph Mancini, for $3,492,350
broken down as follows:
e Town Hall and Leary Park Basketball Courts, Leary Park Pickleball
and Tennis Courts ~ $1,197,250
® Waterford High School Track and Field Turf - $1,147,000
e Waterford High School Tennis Court - $1,148,100
Funds available from line #33720-55855 (Town Court Repairs), 20560-57820
(WHS Turf Field & Track) and 20560-57833 (BOE Tennis Courts).
MOTION by Attanasio, to table. NO Second, MOTION FAILED
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
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Board of Education: To consider and act on a request for a FY25
appropriation from the Board of Education Director of Finance, Joseph
Mancini, in the amount of $243,335, for the second installment of the on bill
financing for all five schools, from Capital and Non-recurring designated line
#20560-57891 (Energy Efficiency Program) and forward on to the Board of
Finance if approved.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
8.
Emergency Management: To consider and act on a recommendation from
Shea Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Emergency
Management, Steven Sinagra, to approve a bid waiver for a new digital sign
for the Public Safety Building.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 2-1 PASSED
Voting For: Muckle, Brule
Voting Against: Attanasio
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Emergency Management: To consider and act on a recommendation from
Shea Davy, Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Emergency
Management, Steven Sinagra, to award a Bid Waiver to Sign Craft, in the
amount of $67,962, from line # 22922-54256 (Traffic Control Equipment) for
a new digital sign for the Public Safety Building.
MOTION by Attanasio, to table. NO Second, MOTION FAILED
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 2-1 PASSED
Voting For: Muckle, Brule
Voting Against: Attanasio

10. Public Works: To consider and act on a request for a FY25 appropriation from
the Director of Public Works, Gary Schneider, in the amount of $6,583, for the
repointing of the chimney at the Jordan Park House, from account #31124-
55913 (Jordan Park House Repairs) and forward on to the Board of Finance if
approved.
MOTION by Muckie, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
11. Public Works: To consider and act on a recommendation from Shea Davy,
Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Director of Public Works, Gary Schneider,
to award the bid to Kronenberger & Sons Restoration Inc, in the amount of
$16,800, contingent on approved funding. Funds will be available from line
#31124-55913, Jordan Park House Repairs).
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
12. Police: To consider and act on the following request for a FY25 In-Series
Transfer from the Chief of Police, Marc Balestracci, in the amount of $4,000
to cover several transmission repairs.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
13. Police: To consider and act on a request for a FY25 additional appropriation
from the Chief of Police, Mare Balestracci, in the amount of $62,757, for an
employee payout, to line #10129-51420 (Patrol) and forward on to the Board
of Finance if approved.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
14. Appointments & Resignations:
14a. To consider and act on the re-appointment of Fred Wise (U) to the
Waterford East Lyme Shellfish Commission (WELSCO) to fill the term of
6/1/24-5/31/28 as a member.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
14b. To consider and act on the appointment of David DeNoia (R) to the
Conservation Commission to fill the term of 6/1/21-5/3 1/26 as an alternate.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
14c. To consider and act on the appointment of Matthew Tucker (R) to the
Historic Properties Commission to fill the term of 11/1/24-10/31/29 as an
Alternate.
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED

15. New Business: SEAT Bus HOP — postcard added as backup
16. Old Business: NONE
17. Correspondence:
17a. ARPA Quarterly Report thru 12/31/24
17b. Donations
17e. Liaison Appointment for Board of Selectmen
17d. Liaison Appointment for Long Range Fiscal Planning
17e. Liaison Appointment for Ad Hoc Fleet Committee
17f. FY25 Capital Quarterly Project Status Report (Oct 1-Dec 31)
17g. Unmanned Aircraft Systems letter from Joe Courtney
17h. Unmanned Aircraft Systems letter from Kathleen McCarty
17i. Unmanned Aircraft Systems letter from Robert Brule
17j. Letter from Clark Lane Residents
18. Consent Agenda
18a. Tax Refund
18b. Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED
19. Adjournment: 6:25 PM
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio, VOTING IN FAVOR: 3-0 PASSED

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have disclosed this potential construction site activity and they did not. Presently
all the Clark Lane residents on the east side of Clark Lane are experiencing
excessive noise and severe house vibration throughout the day starting at 6:45a.
Work is being done due to the rock drilling occurring adjacent to their properties.
The excessive daily and loud noise is diminishing our quality of life. It appears the
project workers are drilling, splitting and dropping huge boulders which is
producing vibration, noise and silica dust throughout the day.
The crushing of rocks is a serious and deadly practice for the workers exposed as
well as those in close proximity to the activity due to the excessive silica dust and
the silica plumes it creates. There are innumerable scientific studies attesting to
silica exposure issues and a small example of the studies can be found at the end
of this letter. Due to the unusual close distance the residents, the students and
staff at Clark Lane Middle School are forced to have to this construction site, they
will be heavily impacted by this enormous silica producing activity. The silica dust
is also deadly to the general environment and especially the wetland ecosystem |
(Fenger Brook is within 50 feet of this site).
Crystalline silica commonly found naturally in the earth’s crust is generated
through cutting, crushing, grinding and drilling of all types of rocks. Individuals
who inhale these very small crystalline silica particles are at risk of developing
irreversible and serious silica related diseases including silicosis, an incurable lung
disease that leads to death, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus) and
kidney disease. Once the crystalline silica is inhaled the particles cannot be
removed. There are presently multiple class action lawsuits and billions of dollars
in settlement awards for silica exposure. Children are especially sensitive to this
exposure as it quickly scars and inflames their young developing lung tissue.
We are asking that the rocks are removed from this construction site and crushed
elsewhere as all the residents are too close to this activity and their health and
welfare is being compromised. It is expected the TOW officials who maintain they
care about the health and safety of this community and its residents would never
allow any hazardous activity knowingly compromise lives and families.

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Based on this level of construction happening in an R-20 zone, directly against our
property boundaries and in close proximity to all of our houses, the
accompanying excessive noise throughout the day, exposure to our Middle School
staff and students and the severity of the health outcome to potentially hundreds
of Town of Waterford citizens we would like this rock crushing stopped
immediately and the boulders removed from the site and crushed elsewhere.
We are scared Town of Waterford citizens. A prompt response is appreciated.
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Scientific Studies:
11/9/23 Center for Disease Control :
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica/indust
8/23/2023 American Lung association
The Dangers of Silica Dust
12/6/2024 Environmental Health Publishing:
Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica Dust in the United States
https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7384
1/24/2024 American Journal of Industrial Medicine: Volume 67, Issue 3
Accelerated silicosis in sandblasters: pathology, mineralogy and clinical correlates
7/23/2024 Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene:Volume 21,lssue 8
https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2024.2357715
2024 American Lung Association: ‘State of Air’ 2024 Key Findings
https://www.lung.org/research/sota/key-findings
9/29/23 Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment and Health
Occupational: exposure to silica dust in France; an ongoing concern
2006 Centers for Disease Control: Chapter 3. Toxic kinetics, Susceptible
Populations, biomarkers, Chemical Interactions
https//atsdr.cdc.gov
11/9/23 Center for Disease Control :
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica/indust
8/23/2023 American Lung association
The Dangers of Silica Dust
12/6/2024 Environmental Health Publishing:
Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica Dust in the United
Stateshttps://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7384