Board of Selectmen Special Budget Meeting

THE BOARD OF SE
AGENDA
Thursday, February 6, 2025
4:00 PM
Waterford Town Hall
PROCEDURE: The Board of Selectmen will hear budget requests in accordance
with the below agenda for the Budget meeting, which begins at 4:00pm:
The Board of Selectmen to consider and act on the following proposed budgets and
at the appropriate time forward to the Board of Finance for its consideration of and
action on the FY25 Budgets:
A. Call to Order & Roll Call:
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Public Comment:
D. Consider and act on the following budget requests:
1. Social Service Grants — To consider and act on the Social Service
Grants tentative FY26 budget request in the amount of $103,510.
2. Conservation of Health (Ledge Light Health District) —To consider
and act on the Conservation of Health (Ledge Light Health District)
tentative FY26 budget request in the amount of $155,063.
3. Representative Town Meeting — To consider and act on the
Representative Town Meeting tentative FY26 budget request in the
amount of $18,903.
4. Town Clerk — To consider and act on the Town Clerk tentative FY26
budget request in the amount of $272,301.
5. Police — To consider and act on the Police tentative FY26 budget
request in the amount of $7,250,097.
6. Youth & Family Services — To consider and act on the Youth &
Family Services tentative FY26 budget request in the amount of
$307,435.
7. Senior Citizens Commission — To consider and act on the Senior
Citizens Commission tentative FY26 budget request in the amount of

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12.
E. Recess:
Information Technology — To consider and act on the Information
Technology tentative FY26 budget request in the amount of
$1,214,796.
Board of Finance — To consider and act on the Board of Finance
tentative FY26 budget request in the amount of $83,608.
Contingency — To consider and act on the Contingency tentative FY26
budget request in the amount of $273,000.

‘TOWN OF WATERFORD.
GENERAL FUND
2025-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET
DEPT/AGENCY: 10120 SOCIAL SERVICE GRANTS/MISC
AcTuAL | 2025-2026
2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2024-2025 | EXPEND& | DEPT/ | 2025-2026 | Department | Department
ACTUAL RTM | ADDITIONAL/ |ENCUMBAS| AGENCY | APPROVED | Request$ | Request %
LINE ITEM. DESCRIPTION. EXPENDED | APPROP. | TRANSFERS | OF 1/1/25 | REQUEST | @D/COMM | _ increase Increase
[SERVICES
[s2590__| WATERFORD SHELLFISH COMMISSION 4,134 1,290] 2,029] -1,290] 100%
52633 __ |WATERFORD/EAST LYME SHELLFISH ol 1 o o| 1 -1| -100%|
152634 _|SECT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SCCOG) 10,764] __10,764| 11,501] -10,764| 100%
52635 __ | HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION. 1a 400| 409] -400 100%
52636 [T.V.CCA. 6,050 6,244] 6,556 6,244) -100%|
[52638 __| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS | 250| 250| -250| -100%|
[52639 __|V.F.W. POST 6573, 9975 & AL 161 1,940] 2,000] 2,000) -2,000| -100%|
1s2643__|sare FUTURES 6,500] 6,509] 6,500 ~6,500| -100%|
52644 [SEAT 39,479] 41,453] 43,523 41,451) -100%|
152645 _ [EASTERN CT CONSERVATION DISTRICT INC 1,500] 1,500] 1,500] -1,500| -100%|
152646 [TOWN HISTORIAN. 434) 800] | -800| -100%|
1 ‘SUBTOTAL| 70,815 | __71,200 o o| 74,260 0 (71,200)} -100%|
[CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES
[58340 __[WTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2,200) 3,000] 3,500) -3,000| =100%|
[58440 [UNITED COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES 8,000] 8,000] 8,000 -8,000| -100%|
[58450 __ [THE ARC OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT. 1,809] 1,800] 1,500] -1,800| -100%|
[58595 _ [NL HOMELESS HOSPITALITY CENTER 7,500|___ 15,000} 15,000} -15,000| -100%|
Isesoe___|saccec 1,009] 1,250] 1,250) -1,250| -100%|
| SUBTOTAL| 20,500 | 29,050 o o| 29,250 o (29,050)| =100%|
[DEPARTMENT TOTAL 91,315 | __ 100,250 o o| 103,510 0 (200,250)| -100%|

RE: —FY2026 Budget Request for the Waterford Shellfish Commission
‘To Whom ft May Concern:
The Waterford Shellfish Commission is respectfully requesting $2,029.00 (Two thousand
twenty-nine dollars) for FY2026.
The Waterford Shellfish Commission is requesting funding for clerical support and for mandated
State of Connecticut water and meat sample testing and to pay the Wardens for patrolling of
the recreational shell fishing areas during the recreational shell fishing season. The estimated
total for the operating costs is $4,504.00 (four thousand five hundred and four dollars). This
year the Commission was able to generate $2,475.00 (Two thousand four hundred and seventy-
five dollars) from permit and lease fees to offset the overall operating costs. Subtracting the
revenue from money generated by the Commission from the overall operating cost leaves the
Commission requesting $2029.00 (Two thousand twenty-nine dollars) for the FY2026. This
season the Commission was fortunate to restock the recreational shell fishing areas with
product totaling $2,075.00 (two thousand seventy-five dollars) and it is the hope of the
Commission to do so again next season. The Waterford Shellfish Commission is fortunate to
generate income from permit sales and the lease of bottom land to use toward their overall
operating costs allowing the Waterford Shellfish Commission to ask for less than half of what is.
required to keep the Commission operational. The State of Connecticut requires that Towns
with recreational shell fishing and commercial leases maintain a Shelifish Commission to
oversee regulations and mandated testing.
‘We thank you for your attention to this matter and should you have any questions or require
additional information regarding our FY26 Waterford Shellfish Commission budget request
please feel free to contact me.
jomas Francotings
Chairman of the Waterford Shellfish Commission

SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT FUNDING REQUEST
ORGANIZATION NAME: Seithido (Oeaea IO
REQUEST DATE (FISCAL YEAR): ac a \ 2
REQUESTED AMOUNT: 4 3 ¢ a fe Lele)
‘BENEFIT STATEMENT (Describe how these funds will be used)
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Per Town of Waterford Budget Guidelines: please attach a certified audit report of all funds
appropriated during the last completed fiscal year to your funding request.
DECLARATION
|, the requester, understand that ! am requesting public funds from the Town of Waterford.
I declare that this request does not pose any potential conflict with the Town of Watertord
and | will provide any documentation requested by the Town of Waterford to authorize
funding this request or review the appropriateness of the request.
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Signature Date
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During the 2024 recreational shell fishing season the Waterford Shellfish Commission
maintained Areas A and G in Jordan Cove and Area C also known as Bay Point on the East side of
Waterford Island. Recreational shell fishing permits are available to purchase on a daily,
monthly and seasonal rate to anyone who wishes to purchase one for the purpose of utilizing
the permitted recreational shell fishing areas to harvest hard shell clams and oysters. Permits
are available at several locations including the Town Hall at the Town Clerk’s office year-round
and Riverside Grocery seasonally. Permits are available for purchase between April 1% and
December 31% while the recreational shell fishing areas are open and are valid for the calendar
year in which the permit is purchased. The Waterford Shellfish Commission administratively
closes the recreational shell fishing areas during the months of January, February and March
and re-opens on April 1* pending State mandated satisfactory sample testing. Funds generated
from the sale of recreational shell fishing permits are used to offset operating costs of the
Waterford Shellfish Commission. This Commission is one of the few Commissions that
contributes to its own budget resulting in the need to ask the Town for less than half of its
operating costs annually.
The Waterford Shellfish Commission maintains a lease of bottom land that generates one
thousand six hundred dollars each year from a commercial grower. The income from the yearly
lease goes directly to offsetting the costs of the overall operating costs of the Waterford
Shellfish Commission.
This season the Commission was able to secure certified little neck clams for restock. The
Commission distributed fifty bags of 100 count certified little neck and top neck clams and ten
bags of two hundred count oysters into the recreational shell fishing areas. The 2024 season
yielded the sale of 35 permits totaling $879.50. It is the hope of the Commission to continue to.
secure enough product to distribute into the waters and that doing so will increase permit sales
going forward.
The Commission continues to patrol Jordan Cove utilizing the Wardens of the Waterford East
Lyme Shellfish Commission and with the help of the members of the Waterford Shellfish
Commission. State of Connecticut regulations dictate that after one- and one-half inches of
rainfall the recreational shell fishing areas are to be closed. The testing materials are harvested
and taken on the fifth day following rainfall and delivered to the lab for testing. This process
takes on average between eight and ten days before the areas can be re-opened. This process is
conducted for the safety of those that consume hard shell clams in the recreational shell fishing
areas. High bacteria count after a rainfall often results in hard shell clam contamination and it is

Connecticut after which time the document can be forwarded to the Town Attorney for final
approval. itis the goal to have the new Plan in place in the upcoming year.
The future goals of the Waterford Shellfish Commission are to replenish the recreational shell
fishing areas with certified little neck clams and oysters in the upcoming 2025 season as they
become available for purchase and to continue to monitor the opening and closing of the
recreational shell fishing areas in the upcoming year per State of Connecticut mandates. The
Commission plans to continue to sell recreational shell fishing permits to anyone who wishes to.
utilize the areas for harvesting hard shell clams and to continue to lease the bottom land to its
commercial harvester and grower to generate operating costs for the Commission. The
Commission members will continue to remain active in local and State shell fishing activities to
maintain and enhance the effectiveness of all shell fishing activity throughout the State of
Connecticut.
The Waterford Shellfish Commission continues its goal to increase permit sales through restock
of certified little neck and top neck clams and oysters in the recreational shell fishing areas as.
weather conditions allow and as there is availability of product to do so.
The Waterford Shellfish Commission staff consists of one individual who provides clerical
support. The Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month with an occasional special
meeting as needed. The State of Connecticut requires that towns with recreational shell fishing
and commercial leases maintain a Shellfish Commission to oversee regulations and mandated
testing.
The recreational shell fishing program in the Town of Waterford is available to anyone who
wishes to purchase a permit to do so.
There are no mut
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ipalities that support this agency and we do not receive any funding from
The recreational shell fishing areas are open from April 1* through December 31* of each fiscal
year. The areas are administratively closed during the months of January, February and March
due to difficulty accessing areas for State mandated water testing during the colder months of
the year.

SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT FUNDING REQUEST
ORGANIZATION NAME: iW, oes les ES uw 4 Lay mission
REQUEST DATE (FISCAL YEAR): LOZk
REQUESTED AMOUNT: g [00
BENEFIT STATEMENT (Describe how these funds will be used)
Maren will to_usedl tor gacitinel LGMLE.
Per Town of Waterford Budget Guidelines: please attach a certified audit report of all funds
appropriated during the last completed fiscal year to your funding request.
DECLARATION
|, the requester, understand that | am requesting public funds from the Town of Waterford.
| declare that this request does not pose any potential conflict with the Town of Waterford
and | will provide any documentation requested by the Town of Waterford to authorize
funding this request or review the appropriateness of the request.
Signature Date
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Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Mr. Brule:
SUBJECT: SCCOG Municipal Dues
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments has yet to adopt its FY 2025 budget, but
will be asked to approve municipal dues of $0.58 per capita. This rate is a $0.03 per capita increase
over last year’s dues, which have not increased since 2013. Assuming this rate, the membership
dues for the Council for FY 2025 from Waterford will be $11,501. An invoice for FY 25 dues will
be sent to you in July.
As requested, we are providing the following information to Waterford’s Finance Department:
~ Cover letter requesting funding
- Social Services Funding Request Form
- Most recent annual report
- Most recent audit report: FY 2023 audit is available at seccog.org/audits-annual-reports
- List of municipalities providing funding to SCCOG
- YTD Expenditures
- Proposed FY 25 budget not yet available, will be adopted in January
- Number of Staff: 12 full time. Personnel costs $1.36 million FY 24.
- Number of Waterfront residents served: 19,829 (CT DPH 2023 population estimate)
- United Way Funding: $0.
‘Thank you for your support. | look forward to working with you on important regional matters
during the year ahead,
Sincerely,
Amanda E. Kennedy, AICP
Executive Director
ce: Kimberly Allen, Director of Finance (w/attachments)
Member Municipalities: ozrah* Colchester East Lyme * Franklin * Griswold * Borough of Jewett City * City of Groton * Town of
Groton * Lebaron * Ledyard * Liston * Montille * New London * North Stonington * Norwich * Preston *
Salem * Sprague * Stonington * Stonington Borough * Waterford * Windham
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SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT FUNDING REQUEST
ORGANIZATION NAME: Southeastern CT Council of Governments
REQUEST DATE (FISCAL YEAR): 2026
REQUESTED AMOUNT: $14,504
BENEFIT STATEMENT (Describe how these funds will be used)
Municipal dues primarily support two functions at SCCOG. The first and primary use is to provide local
patel funds iS federal and state transportation planning funds. iD haf 2026, SCCOG expects to
399,661 of its
$162, 188 in municipal dues as match.
ret ‘ ie year, that are
not part of our current approved workplan under other funding sources. in past years,
andwriting grant
applications for potential projects as funding opportunities arise, SCCCG also provides drect
technical assistance to municipal elected officials and staff as requested
Per Town of Waterford Budget Guidelines: please attach a certified audit report of all funds
appropriated during the last completed fiscal year to your funding request.
DECLARATION
|, the requester, understand that | am requesting public funds from the Town of Waterford.
‘declare that this request does not pose any potential conflict with the Town of Waterford
‘and | will provide any documentation requested by the Town of Waterford to authorize
funding this request or review the appropriateness of the request.
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Lauaeuka[& Sf fl 12/6/2024
Signature Date
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of issues facing southeastern Connecticut.
SCCOG's policy board is comprised of chief
elected officials representing the region’s 22
member municipalities, with participation from
the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes,
the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the Naval
Submarine Base New London, Southeast Area
Transit, and the CT Department of
Transportation.
Transportation
The transportation planning program is funded
with municipal dues, a CTDOT grant, and funds
from the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration
(FTA).
Metropolitan Transportation Plan and air
quality conformity analysis: SCCOG adopted a
new Metropolitan Transportation Plan in March.
The Plan establishes general policy goals and
identifies long-range transportation needs
across a 20-year planning horizon, and is
updated every four years.
Transportation Improvement Program: SCCOG
reviews and approves changes to the State and
Regional TIP on a monthly basis to allocate
funding to projects as they progress.
Regional Transportation Safety Plan: SCCOG
applied for federal Safe Streets and Roads for All
(Ss4a) grant funding for implementation
projects across the region and to support the
revision of the region's Safety Action Plan, and
was awarded funds for planning.
Transit Planning: SCCOG provides technical
planning assistance to Southeast Area Transit
(SEAT) and the Eastern Connecticut
Transportation Consortium = (ECTC) and
coordinates with Windham —_ Regional
Transportation District (WRTD), Estuary Transit
District (Town Transit) and Arrowline (CT
‘Transit express bus service). SCCOG also reviews
and endorses transit performance measures and
asset management plans.
Commuter Park & Ride Facilities: SCCOG staff
conducted quarterly counts at park & ride
facilities in the region and submitted this
information to CT DOT.
Local Transportation Capital Improvement
Program (LOTCIP): Since 2014, SCCOG has
received funding from CTDOT to administer and
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The Poquetanuck project in Preston received
Commitment to Fund. Projects in East Lyme and
Norwich advanced in design. Proposed projects
in Lisbon and Montville are being reevaluated.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): The
City of Norwich’s Norwich-New London
Turnpike project proceeded with design work. In
May 2022, SCCOG reconfirmed its 2019 project
priorities for TAP funding, which included
projects in New London, Groton, and Bozrah.
The New London and Groton projects are being
further developed for funding under this
program, along with Norwich New London
Turnpike, selected under a previous solicitation.
Transportation Rural Improvement Program
(TRIP): SCCOG reviewed project applications
and submitted a prioritized project list to
CTDOT. One project (Preston) was selected for
initial funding.
Regional Bike and Pedestrian Plan: SCCOG
continues to coordinate -— regarding
bicycle/pedestrian programs and projects with
municipalities and advocacy groups, including
the Connecticut Bike and Pedestrian Advisory
Board, Bike Groton and the City of
Groton/Groton Utilities. SCCOG continues to
pursue funding for implementation projects.
Senior/Disabled Transportation Funds: (Section
5310, MGP): SCCOG solicited applications for
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & individuals with
Disabilities (Section 5310) grants, and seven
grants were awarded including two non-
traditional grants. Staff assisted the CTDOT in
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began work on a third focused on downtown
Norwich.
Performance Metrics: In compliance with new
federal requirements to adopt performance
targets and track the impacts of projects, SCCOG
worked with CTDOT to adopt performance
measures and targets related to traffic
congestion and safety.
Other Grant Opportunities: SCCOG submitted
an application for funding to update the SEAT
‘Comprehensive Operations Analysis through the
federal Areas of Persistent Poverty program but
was not selected for funding. SCCOG staff
ensured that member municipalities were
aware of funding opportunities, reviewed
applications, and provided letters of support
where appropriate (Recreational Trails Program,
RAISE, Community Connectivity, Community
Investment Fund).
Special Projects: SCCOG continued coordination
with CTDOT to advance potential improvements
to the Gold Star Bridge, including enhancements
to bicycle/pedestrian accommodations. SCCOG
staff and Norwich consulted on Routes 82 and
the downtown area. SCCOG staff participated in
the Eastern CT Rail Transit Study technical
committee and coordinated a briefing for
SEAT/SCCOG members. SCCOG staff also
coordinated with CT DOT on the development of
the CTDOT Capital Plan and the development of
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regional economic development efforts,
administrative and technical support of the
Council of Governments, and the provision of
information to the public and other agencies
and organizations. Of note are the following
initiatives:
Regional Plan of Conservation and
Development (RPOCD): SCCOG continues to
work on projects implementing the
recommendations of its 2017 Regional Plan. The
RPOCD recommends a number of strategies and
specific activities that are being implemented
via hazard mitigation planning, shared services
coordination, housing planning, planner and
9, transportation planning
and regional economic development activities
discussed in this report. In addition, SCCOG's
statutorily-required review of municipal Plans of
Conservation and Development includes
documentation of how the contents of each
municipal plan specifically relate to regional
goals and strategies. SCCOG encourages
municipal requests for state or federal funding
to include statements of how proposed
municipal activities relate to regional goals
established in the RPOCD and has assisted
municipal staff in preparing this information.
Economic Development: SCCOG actively
collaborates with seCTer, the region’s economic
development organization, and seCTer provides
a briefing to the SCCOG Board at its monthly
meeting. In 2023, SCCOG contributed data to
seCTer’s draft Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy. SCCOG’s Executive
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provide technical assistance in housing planning
and implementation to its member
municipalities. During this past year, SCCOG and
SECHA provided training on fair housing issues
to municipal commissioners to satisfy new
statutory requirements for training.
Drinking Water: SCCOG provides administrative
support to the Eastern Connecticut Water Util
Coordinating Committee (Eastern WUCC), wl
was dormant in 2023.
Wastewater Management: SCCOG developed a
Regional Wastewater Management Plan in
2019. SCCOG submitted a number of the plan’s
recommendations as candidate projects under
the State of Connecticut and FEMA’s Long-term
Recovery Task Force effort.
Stormwater Planning: SCCOG completed a
Municipal Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study in
2023 that evaluated the potential for
stormwater authorities to support the growing
costs of managing stormwater systems. This
project was funded through a $65,000 grant
from UConn CIRCA.
Hazard Mitigation Planning: SCCOC coordinates
with its member municipalities every five years
to develop a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan, a prerequisite for certain
federal grants for disaster planning and hazard
mitigation projects. In 2023, SCCOG completed
its fifth such plan, and also partnered with the
Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate
Adaptation to incorporate Climate Adaptation
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Military/Community Planning: SCCOG staff
continues to work with SUBASE New London and
its neighboring municipalities to identify and
resolve potential use conflicts. SCCOG received
funding in 2023 through the DOD Office of Local
Defense Community Cooperation to support the
design of utility upgrades that will improve the
resiliency of systems serving the New London
SUBASE. SCCOG also continued to convene an
intermunicipal working group on
‘community/defense issues and coordinated
with the City of Groton on addressing the
existing and future demand for parking
associated with Electric Boat. In December,
SCCOG awarded the Association of Defense
Communities Defense Community Champion
‘Award to Marian Galbraith in recognition of her
many activities highlighting the military history
of southeastern Connecticut.
Human Services Coordination: SCCOG has
convened a
Regional Human Services
(RHSCC) since 2011 to
social service providers and municipalities. n
2023, topics addressed at quarterly meetings
included legislation, reaching undocumented
immigrants, partnership with law enforcement,
and opioid recovery programs. The SCCOG
Board also approved adding an agenda item to
monthly meetings for a report from the health
districts serving southeastern Connecticut.
Regional Geographic Information Systems:
SCCOG continues to maintain and update a
regional web-based Geographic Information
Solid Waste: At the request of the Board, SCCOG
established an ad hoc Solid Waste Committee to
review issues regarding solid waste disposal and
mark recommendations for next steps. The
committee was chaired by Mayor Allyn of
Ledyard and met every two weeks for several
months. A report of findings is forthcoming. The
Committee will continue to meet on a quarterly
basis.
Carbon Reduction Planning: SCCOG staff
coordinated with the State and partner Councils
of Governments regarding the preparation of a
Carbon Reduction Plan and potential related
funding opportunities.
Legislative Coordination: The SCCOG Board
meets annually with the southeastern
Connecticut legislative delegation to discuss
issues important to SCCOG member
municipalities, SCCOG's 2023 legislative agenda
included the following requests:
* Greater predictability and stability for
education costs (particularly special education)
* Insufficient funding for Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILOT) program
+ Revisions to flaws regarding Zoning
Enforcement certification and Land Use
Commissioner Training
+ Actions to enable shared services
+ Workforce development funding.
SCCOG's legislative chair submitted testimony
on several related bills. In__addition,
representatives from the federal legislative
delegation representing southeastern
Connecticut regularly attend and report on their
activities at the SCCOG’s monthly meetings.

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assistance. The program includes direct
technical assistance to member municipalities,
training programs for members of local
commissions, information-sharing and other
support for municipal Chief Elected Officials, and
the provision of statutorily required land use
permitting reviews.
Municipal Shared Services: In response to
ongoing challenges in staffing local services,
SCCOG applied for and received an Office of
Policy and Management (OPM) Regional
Planning Incentive Program grant to support an
expanded municipal services program that
would enable the addition of a building official
and zoning enforcement officer supporting
multiple SCCOG towns under contract to SCCOG.
The OPM grant provides partial funding for the
services over a period of three years. The new
staff joined the SCCOG in early 2023. SCCOG
now provides staff or contractors. providing
planning services in five towns, zoning/blight
enforcement to four towns, and building official
services to four towns, and also provided interim
planning and zoning enforcement services in
‘one municipality in 2023 as they searched for
new staff. SCCOG also provides GIS services to
muni ‘ies on an as-needed or contract
basis. In addition, 13 of SCCOG’s 22 member
municipalities participated in CRCOG’s Capitol
Region Purchasing Council during the year.
‘Municipal Planner and Commissioner Training:
SCCOG coordinated with OPM, CCAPA, and the
UConn Center for Land Use Education and
Research (CLEAR) to address new training
requirements for commissioners and hosted
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holds quarterly meetings of the RPC to engage
municipal commissions in regional initiatives,
share best practices, provide training on specific
topics, and identify issues of concern that the
SCCOG might assist in addressing. In 2023,
SCCOG staff facilitated three virtual meetings
with the RPC to discuss legislative updates,
commissioner training re and
updates on municipal acti
updated its white paper on short-term rental
regulation approaches in response to requests
and recognition of evolving case law on this
issue.
Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery
Activities: SCCOG transitioned its COVID-19
work to a permanent work plan that more
supports public health more broadly. This
included adding representatives from the
region’s Health Districts to monthly board
meeting agendas and incorporating public
health topics into the agendas of the Regional
Human Services Coordinating Council. Each
month, a representative of either Uncas or
Ledge Light Health District provides a briefing to
the municipal CEOs as part of the monthly board
meeting. SCCOG continued to support municipal
staff in administration of ARPA funds but
discontinued its employment of a dedicated
staff person for this purpose.
Statutory Planning and Zoning Referrals:
Connecticut General Statutes require that
municipalities advise Councils of Governments
of certain changes to zoning or subdivision
regulations to allow COGs to assess potential
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eligible municipalities are currently certified
through this program. in 2023, Fellow Morgan
Casey provided assistance to five municipalities
Emergency Management Planning:
SCCOG is the fiduciary agent for the Department
of Emergency Management and Homeland
Security (DEMHS) Region 4 Regional Emergency
Planning Team (REPT). In 2023, the REPT and its
REPT Steering Committee approved a
$400,288.97 budget for the purchase of
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equipment and services and for the provision of
training to the region’s emergency responders.
In addition to these grant funds, SCCOG
administered five other ongoing emergency
management grants.
SCCOG's total revenue earned in FY 2023 was $1,930,096. Revenues exceeded expenses by $59,628,
which was reserved for future use.
‘An audited financial statement is available for review at www.seccog.org.
Revenues and Expenses
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Revenues
$1,930,096
Expenditures
$1,930,096
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Bozrah New London Military Liaisons: Tribal Affiliates:
Colchester North Stonington US. Coast Guard Mohegan Tribe
East Lyme Norwich ‘Academy Mashantucket-
Franklin Preston Naval Submarine Pequot Tribal
Griswold Salem Base New London Nation
Jewett City Sprague
City of Groton Stonington Borough MPO Membership:
Town of Groton Town of Stonington Southeast Area
Lebanon Waterford Transit (SEAT)
Ledyard Windham CT Department of
Lisbon Transportation
Montville (non-voting)
Executive Leadership:
2023 Executive Committee
Chair: Danielle Chesebrough, Stonington Secretary: Charlie Grant, Franklin
Vice-Chair: Rob Brule, Waterford Rep. at Large: John Salomone, Norwich
Treasurer: Cheryl Blanchard, Sprague Rep. at Large: Fred Allyn, Ledyard
Staff:
Amanda Kennedy Executive Director
Wendy Leclair Office Manager
Emily Big! Environmental Planner |
Liz Burdick Director of Municipal Services
James Butler Senior Advisor
Jessica Cobb GIS Coordinator
Doug Colter Building Official
Nicole Haggerty Planner Il
Jennifer Lindo Land Use Specialist
Kate Rattan Planner IiI/Transportation Program Manager
Helen Zincavage _ Director of Regional Planning
If language assistance is needed, please contact SCCOG at 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org.
Si necesita asistencia linguistica, por favor comuniquese a 860-889-2324, office@seccog.org.
MREBBSS SH, WAS 860-889-2324 RRA FM S office@seccog.org.

Contribution
Municipality “arnount Date Received
Bozrah $1,336
[Colchester $2,555]
East lyme $10,283]
Franklin $1,025)
(Griswold $4,443
[Groton City $5,163
[Groton Town $15,963]
fiewett City $1,830]
Lebanon $3,928]
Ledyard $8,477)
Lisbon. $2,307]
[Montville $20,113
New London, $15,052
North Stonington $2,832
Norwich $2,069)
Preston $2,633
[Salem $2,317|
Sprague $1,632]
[Stonington Borough $537|
[Stonington Town $9,547|
[Waterford $10,764
[Windham $13,434)
[TOTAL $154,236]
Note: Based on a per capita contribution of $0.55, using preliminary population figures from
the 2020 Census.

Textile PrintalLisbon. 7,097.37
Total DECD Brownfields Grant 33,078.76
DEMHS Eq/Training
DEMHS FY 20 ROG 41,123.00,
DEMHS FY 21 RCG 12\980.22
DEMHS FY 22 REG 50,128.73
DEMHS FY 23 RCG 2,288.00
DEMHS EqyTraining - Other 3483,
Total DEMHS Eq/Tralning 66,562.78
Interest Income 14,887.19
Municipal Contribution 129,077.00
Other Income 613
Revenues-Faderal
‘DEMHS ADMIN
DEMHS FY 20 ROG 13,000.00
Total DEMHS ADMIN 13,000.00
JLUS Utities 56,541.92
Total Revenues-Federal 69,541.92
Revenues-Other
Capltol Region Purchasing Cnet 2,500.00
FEMA BRIC Haz Mitgation Plan 125,544.20
Norwich Mobility Study 41,560.42
OSHA Training 2910.00,
PIP Regl Code Enforcement
Building Official Services 3,781.68
RPIP Ragl Code Enforcement - Other 165,681.70
Total RPIP Regl Code Enforcement 168,963.38
Total Revenues-Other 341,478.00
Revenuss-SECHA 4,805.14
Revenues-State
‘CT Dept of Transportation
‘Transportation Micro Grants. 39,999.00
CCT Dept of Transportation - Other 142.17485
Total CT Dept of Transportation 182,107.85
DOT FY 20 Canyover 2,989.48
OPM RSG 656,911.98
Total Revenues-State 841,408.08
74,908.75
1574,951.73,
Gross Proft 1,574,951.73
Expense
‘Accounting/AuditiLegal 11,340.84
‘Advertising
cr pot 142.48
JLUS Uuities 160.72
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Capital Fund
‘OPM RSG FY 24
‘OPM RSG FY 25
Capital Fund - Other
‘Total Capital Fund
Capitol Region COG
Computer Services
Conference Expenses
Consultant Services
Bozrah Planning & Zoning
Building Official Services,
DEMHS FY 21 ROG
DEMHS FY 22 RCG
DOD JLUS Uitities
Liston Planning & Zoning
Norwich Downtown Mobility Study
OPMLRSG.
PIP Regional Code Enforcement
Salem Planning & Zoning
‘Sprague Planning & Zoning,
‘Transportation Engineering Serv
Lorce
‘Transportation Engineering Serv -O...
‘Total Transportation Engineering Serv
Consultant Services - Other
Total Consultant Services
CTDOT Transp Micro Grant
DECD Brownfields Grants
DEMHS Region 4 REPT
DEMHS FY 20 REG
DEMHS FY 21 REG
DEMHS FY 22 RCG
DEMHS FY 23 ROG
‘Total DEMHS Region 4 REPT
Equipment Rental/Maintenance
Equipment, Capital
Equipmentimiscollancous
Insurance/Bond
Office Maintenance/Utlties
Payroll
Fringe
SECHA
Payroll - Other
Total Payroll
Payroll - Other
PhonesiMaiVinternet
Printing
67,290.80
2,887.08,
85,080.10
155,137.96
7,800.00
678.39
737244
1
5,776.68
2344.85
2350.00,
+0;400.00
48,509.82
27,822.45
59,083.11
36,890.00
112.50
5,630.08,
4,725.00
28,269.68
2,654.94
30,924.82
0.00
295,567.89
39,933.00
31,635.31
6,000.00
48,640.72
27,128.31
10,599.65
92,368.68
3,409.94
292.86
1383
14,371.00
9,732.18
125,973.86
2,405.00,
488,085.91
596,482.77
36,271.52
1903.97
184.75
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Training  Other
Total Training
Travel Expense
Bozrah ZEO
Colchastor P&Z
Colchester POCD
erDoT
DEMHS FY 21
Franklin PZ
Griswold ZEO
Indirect Travel
JLUS Utties
‘opm
Praston ZEO
PIP Regional Code Enforcement
Bozrah Bldg Oficial
Bozrah ZEO
Frankiln Bidg Official
Griswold ZEOrBIight
Montille Bidg Official
Preston Bidg Official
Proston ZEO
‘Total RPIP Regional Code Enforcement
SECHA
Sprague Piz
Sprague ZEO
Travel Expense - Other
‘otal Travel Expense
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Other IncomelExpense
‘Other Expense
Miscellaneous Expense
Total Other Expense
Net Other Income
Net income
5.00,
2,775.00
45.56
351.88
20.70
758.09
3752
1.88
18.09,
9.38
258.00
41,368.29
54.10
217.75
101.17
206.63
173.53
333.07
381.50
415.74
1,829.98
1943,
18.09
159.48
12788
301,468.15
219.90
219.99
219.99
301,248.42
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ORGANIZATION NAME: Historic Properties Commission
REQUEST DATE (FISCAL YEAR): _FY'26
REQUESTED AMOUNT: $400.00
ae
BENEFIT STATEMENT (Describe how these funds will be used)
Postage, copies, memberships, reimbursable expenses, cemetery -related expenditures etc.
Per Town of Waterford Budget Guidelines: please attach a certified audit report of all funds
appropriated during the last completed fiscal year to your funding request.
DECLARATION
|, the requester, understand that | am requesting public funds from the Town of Waterford.
| dectare that this request does not pose any potential conflict with the Town of Waterford
‘and | will provide any documentation requested by the Town of Waterford to authorize
funding this request or review the appropriateness of the request.
YS f, December 5, 2024
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To: Board of Selectmen
From: John J. O'Neill jr
Chairman,Historic Properties Commission
Date: December 5, 2024
RE: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget
u
‘The Operating Budget for FY July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for the Historic Properties Commission in
the amount of $400.00 is herewith attached for your review.
‘Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. O'Neill jr.

LI 52635 (Historic Properties Commission)
Postage
Membership, CT Trust
Grant application costs
Public notice requirements
Minor cemetery maintenance expenses
FY'25 FY'25 FY'24 FY'24 FY'23 FY'23 FY'22 FY'22
Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual
$400 $331 $400 $14 $400 $392 $400 $115
Historic Properties Commission Donation Fund Balance FY ’24 $3,235.00
24320 Donations
53020 Other Supplies
Expenses associated with the cost of speakers, programs, activities, projects, matches for
grants publishing costs, etc., expenses above and beyond and /or in addition to operating costs,
cemetery maintenance/repairs, equipment, misc.
Nevins Cottage Donations Balance FY’24 -$9,394.00
Total 
$3,235.00

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1, 80 Shore Road Demolition and Community Engagement
In December 2023, our Delay of Demolition Ordinance faced a critical test with the
controversial demolition of 80 Shore Road. The Historic Properties Commission
provided a forum for civic engagement, allowing town residents to voice their
concerns and reflect on the importance of the building. This dialogue underscored
the vital role historic properties play in shaping our community's identity and
neighborhoods.
2. Hammond Mansion Roof Replacement at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre
Center
Along-anticipated project reached completion in late spring 2024, with the
replacement of the roof on Hammond Mansion. The work, which included important
trim and gutter details, ensures the mansion’s structural integrity for the next 20
years. This milestone highlights our commitment to preserving key architectural
landmarks.
3. Revitalization of Nevins Cottage
‘The Nevins Cottage entered an exciting new chapter through collaboration with
developer Kevin Daily and the establishment of the Friends of Nevins Cottage. Using
a structural analysis commissioned by the Historic Properties Commission, the
group successfully applied for a license to use the structure and obtained the
necessary building permits.
In September 2024, the commission issued its first Certificate of
Appropriateness for this certified local government property.
* This marks a significant step toward restoring and repurposing the Nevins
Cottage, with strong support from community volunteers and developers.
New Membership and Leadership Engagement
The commission welcomed several new members this year, including:
+ Skip Adams: Local developer
+ Justin Pezzolessi: Yale Buildings official
* | Melissa Guarnierri: Local resident and member of Friends of Nevins Cottage

Maintenance and Preservation Projects
1. Jordan Park House
* A$25,000 appropriation in fiscal year 2023-24 allowed for the initiation of
critical maintenance on the historic Jordan Park House.
* Urgent chimney repointing was identified as a priority. The Director of Public
Works, Gary Schneider, has contracted an architectural firm to draft
specifications, and bids are expected to be awarded before year-end.
* The Waterford Historic Society has put significant resources into the
Schoolhouse and the Beebe House. Friends of Nevins will begin restoration
work soon. These efforts represent the first steps toward restoring the Jordan
Green buildings, ensuring their historical significance is preserved for future
generations, If the town continues to fund maintenance of the Park House , the
west end of the Civic Triangle will be as welcoming as the newly restored pond
area.
2. Support for Abandoned Cemeteries
* The commission continues to back a dedicated group of volunteers working
to maintain and improve accessibility to Waterford’s historic and abandoned
cemeteries. Their efforts serve to honor and preserve the memory of
Waterford’s past residents.

Looking Ahead 
The fiscal year 2024-2025 has been a period of significant progress in the 
preservation and maintenance of Waterford's historic properties. From community 
engagement to restoration projects, the Historic Properties Commission remains 
steadfast in its mission to protect and celebrate our town's heritage. 
We look forward to continuing collaborations with volunteers, developers, and 
residents to ensure that Waterford's historic buildings and landmarks remain a 
source of pride and inspiration for generations to come. 
Respectfully submitted, 
///f/ 
ohn J. O'Neill Jr. 
Waterford Historic Properties Commission 
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 

Mr. Robert J. Brule, First Selectman
‘Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Dear Rob,
Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) respectfully submits the following request for
public funding from the Town of Waterford.
Amount of Funding Request: $6,556.00
(On average, TVCCA provides services valued at more than $1.2 million to Waterford residents, meaning
Waterford would contribute 0.52% of the total services rendered to Waterford residents if this funding
request is approved. Most of this Waterford allocation is passed on to local businesses in the form of
payments to home heating vendors, landlords, and food markets, creating a major impact on the well-
beeing of low-income residents and the community at large. This FY 2026 request represents an increase
of only $312 over our FY 2025 request, a minimal change to reflect the rising cost of prices, especially in
the area of food production for our Meals on Wheels program.
Benefits Statement / Description of Services
‘As we moved from the pandemic protocols, employment (especially increased wages) is the key to long-
term sustainability. As we move further from the pandemic, we are seeing signs of increased need for
mental health services, housing, and basic needs.
With inflation stretching every dollar, more people are slipping into poverty. We also know from
statements made thus far that the federal government will likely be stashing budgets for programs that
TVCCA administers on their behalf. This continues to be the greatest challenge in TVCCA’s 60-year
history. While we cannot foresee the details of its resolution, our staff and our partners continue to
provide services and support for the most vulnerable community members. We continue to offer our
services in-person and in the communities that we serve.
As the region’s Community Action Agency, TVCCA is currently administering multiple state and federal
contracts to meet many of the basic needs of area residents experiencing rising costs. We continue
implementing programs that will provide equitable resources for community members.
Administrative Office - One Sylvandale Road, Jewett City, CT 06351. | P: 860.889.1365 F: 860.376.8782
Norwich Office - 401 West Thames Street, Unit 201, Norwich, CT06360 | P: 860.889.1365 F: 860.885.2738
New London Office - 83 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 | P: 860.444.0006 F: 860.444.0059
www tveca org

Personnel costs for salaries and benefits are $16,806,996.62.
Number of Waterford residents served: 1,043 — Please see attached Services Rendered Report
for breakdown of all services provided to Waterford.
* United Way Funding: $65,800; less than 0.001% of our annual operating budget.
On behalf of our Board and the residents we serve, thank you for this opportunity and | look forward to.
working with you in the coming year.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this request. I can be most
readily reached at josh.kelly @tvcca.org or 860-912-7624.
Respectfully submitted,
Cha
Joshua Steele Kelly, CEO
‘Administrative Office - One Sylvandale Road, Jewett City, CT 06351 | P: 860.889.1365 F:860.376.8782
Norwich Office - 401 West Thames Street, Unit 201, Norwich, CT06360 | P: 860.889.1365 F: 860.885.2738
New London Office - 83 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 | P: 860.444.0006 F: 860.444.0059
wwtvoca org

ORGANIZATION NAME: ‘Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.
REQUEST DATE (FISCAL YEAR): 2025-2026
REQUESTED AMOUNT: $6,556
BENEFIT STATEMENT (Describe how these funds will be used)
Please see the attached documents.
Per Town of Waterford Budget Guidelines:
appropriated during the last completed
please attach a certified audit report of all funds
cal year to your funding request.
DECLARATION
|, the requester, understand that | am requesting public funds from the Town of Waterford.
‘declare that this request does not pose any potential conflict with the Town of Waterford
and | will provide any documentation requested by the Town of Waterford to authorize
funding this request or review the appropriateness of the request.
) 12/4/2024
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‘A LOOK AT HUMAN SERVICE INVESTMENTS IN THE WATERFORD
COMMUNITY AND OUR ANNUAL REQUEST FOR SUPPORT.
Ne
Proudly Providing:
Alliance for Family Support - Community Services - Coordinated Action Network ~
Employment & Training Services - Energy Assistance - Family Bridge - Head Start - Housing
Assistance - Little Learners - Meals on Wheels - Nutrition Services ~ RSVP - WIC
Prepared by
Joshua Steele Kelly, TVCCA CEO
In support of the
Town of Waterford
Quick Info Guide: 2023 - 2024
5%
Population Estimate: 19,829 Poverty R
Clients Served by TVCCA: 622 TVCCA Service Value: $1,253,443
TVCCA’s Total FY 2026 Ask:
ALICE Rate: 29%
Services Per Capita: $63
$6,556 (0.52% of the value of the services TVCCA provides to Waterford)
Increasing Needs
The Thames Valley Council for Community
Action (TVCCA) is the federally-designated
anti-poverty agency (known as a
“Community Action Agency”) covering
southeastern Connecticut and portions of
northeastern CT. We are proud to
administer over a dozen different social and
human service programs in our region, and
we work tirelessly to make certain that the
abolition of poverty in our region is at the
forefront of our minds in everything we do.
As we head into 2026, the social safety nets
that our society relies upon are at risk.
While homelessness increased by 18% in CT
from 2023 to 2024, community action
agencies like TVCCA in 2024 had hundreds
of thousands of dollars of funding pulled by
the State. Going into 2025, we again face
the possible elimination of entire programs
at the federal level, as was proposed in 2018
with the elimination of the Energy
Assistance Program (known as "LIHEAP").

you will read this report in its entirety and
see fit to supply TVCCA with an equitable
contribution from your municipality.
CEOA (@)
JOSH KELLY,CEO >
The Statistics
In addition to decreased funding at the state level in 2024, TVCCA and like-nonprofits have
been feeling the effects of diminished giving from the private sector as the years have
passed since the pandemic first struck.
-31%
Current decrease in private foundation
contributions to TVCCA from 2023 - 2024.
While costs have risen year over year,
and the need for our programs and
services is soaring post-pandemic.
Our clients and staff alike are facing
higher prices than ever at the store, at
the gas pump, and when they pay their
utility bills, but community nonprofits
continue to receive less and less support
at every level.
+22%
Increase in the Consumer Price Index since
the start of the pandemic.
As an agency dedicated to the abolition of poverty, we need more support and f