Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 08/01/2022

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WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
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RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein called the August 1, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Representative Town
Meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale (7:09 P.M.), Mary Childs, Timothy Condon,
Thomas J. Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Steven Garvin, Nicholas Gauthier, Kevin Girard, Paul Goldstein,
Kristen Gonzalez, Jennifer Kohl, Paul Konstantakis, Cheryl Larder, Ted Olynciw, Danielle Steward-Gelinas.
ABSENT: Timothy Fioravanti, Ryan Healy, Richard Holmes, Richard Muckle, Dan Radin, Michael
Rocchetti, David Sugrue, and David Welch.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert J Brule; Chair of the Board of Finance Glenn
Patterson; Selectwoman Jody Nazarchyk.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Selectman Elizabeth Sabilia; Chair of the Board of Education Pat Fedor.
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L. Campo; Town Attorney Nicholas Kepple; Director of Finance Kim
Allen.
AGENDA ITEM C — June 6, 2022 Minutes.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Garvin, to approve the June 6, 2022 Minutes.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous (Bracciale was unavailable to vote)
CORRESPONDENCE
Moderator Goldstein noted that the following items were received: Recommendations from the
Democratic Town Committee and the Republican Town Committee for the Ad Hoc Energy Task Force,
additional back up for ITEM 4, and the American Rescue Funds Quarterly Report. (See Attachment)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Bono, to move CALL ITEM 4 to the first call item.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 4 — Non-Union Management Professional Wages.
PRESENTATION: Human Resources Director Christine Walters, Labor Attorney Eileen Duggan.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon, to approve the funds necessary to implement the

Non-Union Management Professional wages as submitted.
Discussion ensued
MOTION PASSED: 15-2-0 (Larder, Olynciw opposed)
CALL ITEM 1 — Dissolution of the Municipal Complex Building Committee
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Bono, to approve a recommendation from the Municipal
Complex Building Committee to dissolve the committee, as the project is complete.
Discussion ensued. RTM member and Municipal Complex Building Committee member offered some
background along with Finance Director Kim Allen. RTM Member Tim Condon that it may be a good idea
to request a post incident report from Chairman Ken Kirkman to find out what worked and didn’t work.
Town Clerk David Campo will reach out to Chairman Kirkman.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 2 — Fund Name Change
PRESENTATION: Director of Public Works Gary Schneider
MOTION by Gelinas, seconded by Bono, to approve a request from Kim Allen, Director of Finance, to
approve a fund name change from Waterford Community Activities Fund to Waterford Community
Activities & Program Fund to ensure transparency.
Brief discussion ensued.
A friendly amendment was accepted to add an “s” to “program”.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 3: Contributed Gift Fund
PRESENTATION: Director of Finance Kim Allen
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Gauthier, to approve a gift, per Waterford Ordinance
3.05.030 (Contributed Gifts Fund), from the Gardiner Family Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to
Waterford Youth & Family Services.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 5: Ad Hoc Energy Task Force Appointment
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon, to act upon two resident appointments to the Ad
Hoc Energy Task Force.
Friendly amendment accepted to change “resident” to “elector”.
NOMINATION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, of Ivan Kuvalanka, 45 New Shore Rd, to serve
on the Ad Hoc Energy Task Force.
NOMINATION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, of Emily Polakowski, 24 Savi Ave, to serve on the Ad
Hoc Energy Task Force.
Moderator Goldstein took a vote for both nominations.
NOMINATIONS PASSED: Unanimous
CALL ITEM 6: Ad Hoc Energy Task Force Appointment
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Condon, to act upon two RTM Member appointments to the
Ad Hoc Energy Task Force.
NOMINATION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Dembek, of RTM Member Kevin Girard to serve on the
Ad Hoc Energy Task Force.
NOMINATION by Driscoll, seconded by Gauthier, of RTM Member Mary Childs to serve on the Ad Hoc
Energy Task Force.

Moderator Goldstein took a vote for both nominations.
NOMINATIONS PASSED: Unanimous
NEW BUSINESS:
RTM Member Condon mentioned the importance of protecting our schools in light of the shooting that
have taken place nationally and that the Town of Waterford BOE needs to look at how other towns are
addressing the situation.
MOTION by Steward-Gelinas, seconded by Gauthier, to adjourn at 7:49 P.M.
MOTION PASSED: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Campo, CCTC
Waterford Town Clerk

WATERFORD DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
182 Niantic River Rd * Waterford, CT * 06385
July 18, 2022
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Moderator, RTM
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RE: Ad Hoc Energy Task Force Appointment
Dear Moderator Goldstein,
On behalf of the Waterford Democratic Town Committee, I offer this letter of support for the
nomination of Emily Polakowski for appointment to the Ad Hoc Energy Task Force established
by the Representative Town Meeting in June. Her contact information is as follows:
Emily Polakowski
24 Savi Avenue
Waterford, CT 06385-2224
emily.polakowski@gmail.com
570-854-5105
Attached you will find a letter of intent submitted by Emily that provides pertinent information
about her interest and experience—both local and global—in efforts to address climate change.
We are confident that she would prove to be an active, qualified, and dedicated participant if
granted the opportunity to serve on the new task force charged with creating a long-term plan for
our town’s green energy initiatives and sustainability efforts.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Catherine Barnard
Chair, Waterford DTC
cc; Dave Campo, Town Clerk
encl: Polakowski letter

July 5, 2022
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Emily Polakowski, and I’m writing to express my interest in serving as a resident of the
town on the newly formed Ad Hoc Energy Task Force that was created at June’s RTM meeting.
| have lived in Waterford for four years following my graduation from physical therapy school. My
initial involvement in local politics was limited to my membership in the loca! League of Women
Voters (LWV) chapter as | believed in their mission and values. My involvement in this group mainly
consisted of timing several local debates and working at voter registration events. However, | was
fortunate enough to win one of two national-level scholarships last year to attend the UN Conference
of the Parties climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland as a representative of the national LWV. |
went into this conference knowing very little about climate change, but was able to hear individuals
from around the world talk about their daily struggles from climate change, what they’re doing to
address and mitigate these impacts, and hear Al Gore encourage all attendees that there is hope —
but we have to do something about it! | came back inspired and motivated to make a change. | gave
several local talks to community groups and East Lyme High School's Ecology club, wrote an
editorial for The Day, and began a climate subcommittee in the local LWV chapter as well as my
church. | then began to consider how | could make an impression on a wider scale — the most
meaningful impacts are not created at the individual level, but rather require joint efforts to influence
societal level changes.
| was then told about RTM’s upcoming decision on the Eversource natural gas contract. | was able
to give public comment at both meetings and participate in the referendum process. As | didn't feel
fully informed yet on the issues, | had several meetings and conversations with various town players.
Since February, I’ve met with Gary Schneider from Public Works, Abby Piersall from Planning, Rob
Brule from the Selectmen's office, and several members of the RTM. I’ve also contacted and spoken
with several RTM members - both Democratic and Republican - in an attempt to fully understand
these issues and to get a better picture of the town history and processes for moving forward.
| am thrilled that the town has decided to bring this committee together, and | am excited for all
information that can be gathered to move Waterford in the best direction possible. | believe that I'm a
good candidate for one of the resident positions due to my high level of interest and passion in this
topic area, my climate knowledge as an attendee of COP, my regular monitoring of state and
national energy strategies through my activity and involvement in several LWV groups and
committees, and the initiative that I've demonstrated through my meetings and communications with
various town leaders. | believe that this committee can be incredibly useful and make a huge
difference if it is empowered with bipartisan support that can work together to develop the most
effective, but still reasonable options for the town.
| thank you for your consideration and am happy to answer any questions that you may have for
me-— thank you,
Emily Polakowski

WATERFORD REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 671, WATERFORD CT 06385
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Mr. David Campo
Waterford Town Clerk
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July 28, 2022
Dear Mr. Campo,
The Nominating Committee of the Waterford Republican Town Committee would like to put
forward long-time Waterford resident lvan Kuvalanka, 45 New Shore Road, to be a member of
the newly created Ad Hoc Energy Task Force Commission.
This suggestion was heartily agreed to by all members of the Waterford Republican Town
Committee.
As the attached resume shows, Mr. Kuvalanka’s work experience at Millstone, as well as former
assessor experience, would be an asset to the task force. Mr. Kuvalanka’s intelligence,
dedication and interest in the community would also serve the Commission well.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, .
Mackantre
Cameron MacKenzie
132 Great Neck Road, Waterford
Secretary of the Waterford Republican Town Committee
cc — Paul Goldstein, RTM Moderator
Danielle Steward-Gelinas, RTM Majority Leader

Ivan J. Kuvalanka
45 New Shore Rd
Waterford, CT 06385
Boston University
1970 Bachelor of Arts
Russian Language and Literature
Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute
2005 Master of Business Administration
Management
1970 -1979 Real Estate Broker
ABC Realty, Braintree Massachusetts
Thames Realty, Groton Connecticut
1979 -1983 Nuclear Engineering Technician
Numanco Services, Millstone Power Statioin I
1983-1988 Deputy Assessor
Town of Waterford
1987-2008 Independant Fee Appraiser
Licensed Certified General Appraiser
1988-1992 Assessor
Town of Windham
2000-2008 Assessor
Town of Westbrook

Current 2.25%
Non Union Full time Salary Increase
CLASS |POSITION DEPARTMENT
MP-1__|Executive Secretary First Selectman $ 72,663 | $ 74,298
Human Resources Assistant __ Human Resources [ $ - $ “
Administrative Assistant Human Resources | $ 61,763 | $ 63,153
MP-2 |Department Assistant (Adult) Library $ 64,924]$ 66,385
Human Services Coordinator Youth & Family $ 57,000 | $ 58,283
(MP-3 (Library Department Heads:
Children's Services Library $ 71,560 | $ 73,170
Technical and Circulation Services _| Library $ 78,706 | $ 80,477
Adult Services Library $ 71,557 | $ 73,167
MP-3A Assistant Fire Chief Fire Services $ -_ |$ :
MP-4 Library Director Library $ 94,096 | $ 96,213
Planning Director Planning & Zoning | $ 108,833}$ 111,282
Director of Human Resources Human Resources | $ 90,000 | $ 92,025
Director of Recreation & Parks Recreation & Parks |$ 111,637)$ 114,149
Information Technology Mgr. Finance $ 110,000]$ 112,475
MP-5___|Chief Engineer Utility Commission |$ 117,907]$ 120,560
Director of Finance Finance $ 120,233] $ 122,938
Director of Fire Services Fire Services $ 100,000]/$ 102,250
Director of Public Works Public Works $ 117,097|$ 119,732
$ 1,447,976 | $ 1,480,555
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