Board of Police Commissioners - Minutes - 04/10/2023

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
April 10 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioner Brule, Chairperson T. Sheridan, Commissioner M. Gelinas,
Commissioner J. Dimmock
ABSENT: Commissioner C. Gamble
DEPARTMENT: — Chief M. Balestracci, LT T. Silva, LT N. VanOverloop, Sgt T. Gelinas,
Traffic Officer J, Nickerson, Training Officer N. Surdo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Dimmock called the meeting to order at 5:05p.m. in the General Meeting Room
of the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Dimmock and seconded by Commissioner Brule to accept
the minutes from the March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Gelinas abstained.
Motion passed.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Officer Nickerson presented the proposed roadway changes to Willetts Avenue due to
increased traffic from new housing developments and the pending second phase of additional
housing. He stated that this proposed roadway project will cost the Town nothing and will not be
up for approval from the Traffic Commission until the plan is finalized.
Officer Nickerson presented a proposed plan to help mitigate speeding on Fog Plain Road.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
approve the plan for painting to be completed on Fog Plain Road which will be completed when
fiscally achievable by Public Works. Motion passed unanimously.
Officer Nickerson presented a request for approval of a plan to narrow the roadway with fog
lines on Oswegatchie Road that will slow traffic speeds and add a buffer for pedestrians.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
approve the plan for painting to be completed on Oswegatchie Road which will be completed
when fiscally achievable by Public Works. Motion passed unanimously.
CHIEFR’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for March
March report was received.
b. Youth Reports for March
March report was received.
c. Investigative Services for March
March report was received.
d, Training Report for March
March report was received.
e. Records Report for March
March report was received.
f. Community Service Officer Report for March
March report was received.

g. Patrol Report for March
March report was received.
h. Animal Control Report for March
March report was received.
i. Community Engagement Report for March
March report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discussion of the current draft of the Police Chief Selection Process Policy.
Commissioner Dimmock asked for any modifications to be completed before the next
BOPC meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. In-series Budget Transfer Requests were presented to the Commission.
b. Discussion of continued Zoom access to BOPC meetings. Chief Balestracci cited
required retention schedule and storage are issues and noted that the BOPC was one of
the few Boards still using Zoom. Chief suggested participation by phone if not able to
attend in person. The Commission agreed. Commissioner Brule stated that the Town is
working on being able to record and post meetings on YouTube.
There was discussion of letters sent to Town Officials from various groups concerning proposed
Data Center on the Millstone property.
Chief Balestracci announced that a meeting for the purpose of promotions will be scheduled the
week of June 12.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Brule and Seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to adjourn
the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary