Board of Police Commissioners - Minutes - 12/12/2022

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
December 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson T. Sheridan, Commissioner Brule, Commissioner C. Gamble,
Commissioner M. Gelinas, Commissioner J. Dimmock
DEPARTMENT: Chief M. Balestracci, LT T. Silva, LT N. VanOverloop, LT D. Ferland,
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:
Chairperson Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the General Meeting Room of
the Waterford Police Department. A Quorum was established.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the minutes from the November 14th Regular Meeting. Passed unanimously.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
accept the minutes from the December 5th Special Meeting. Passed unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Discussion regarding when Cross Road painting will be done. Traffic Officer Nickerson said the
painting should be done within the next two weeks weather permitting.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. K9 Reports for November
November report was received.
b. Investigative Services and Youth Reports for November
November report was received.
c. Training Report for November
November report was received.
d. Records Report for November
November report was received.
e. Community Service Officer Report for November
November report was received.
f. Patrol Report for November
November report was received.
g. Animal Control Report for November
November report was received.
h. Community Engagement Report for November
November report was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion of the status of the Chief of Police Selection Policy. There was a question of who is
responsible for revising the current Chief of Police job description. Chief Balestracci said he
will contact the Director of Human Resources for that information.

NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion of appointment of a Commissioner to the Retirement Commission.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to appoint
Commissioner Dimmock to the Retirement Commission. Passed unanimously.
Commissioner Sheridan asked if the Police Department is considering using electric cars. Chief
said that Sgt Farrior has been researching it but it’s not a viable option at this time due to
charging time and other issues that would have to be worked out. Discussion ensued. Chief
Balestracci said the Agency will continue to research this option.
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Dimmock to
adjourn the meeting at 5:26 p.m. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Har Chine
Diane Driscoll
Recording Secretary