Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 10/05/2020

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MINUTES
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
ZOOM Access Only — Waterford Town Hall
Regular Meeting
October 5, 2020
The October 5, 2020, Moderator Thomas Dembek called the Regular Meeting of the Representative
. Town Meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Greg Attanasio, Michael Bono, Jennifer Bracciale, April Cairns, Timothy Condon, Thomas J.
Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Steven Elci, Timothy Fioravanti, Miriam Furey-Wagner, Nick Gauthier, Paul
Goldstein, Kathleen Kohl, David Lersch, Valerie Metivier, Richard Morgan, Richard Muckle (7:15 P.M.),
Liam O’Leary, Theodore Olynciw, Sally Ritchie, Michael Rocchetti, Danielle Steward-Gelinas, Robert
Swansen, Baird Welch-Collins.
ABSENT: None
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: First Selectman Robert Brule; Chair of the Board of Education Craig
Merriman; Chair of the Board of Finance Ronald R. Fedor, Selectwomen Jody Nazarchyk.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Selectwoman Elizabeth Sabilia.
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David L. Campo; Town Attorney Robert Avena.
AGENDA ITEM C — Minutes
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Collins, to accept the August 3, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes
and the August 24, 2020 Special Meeting.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
AGENDA ITEM D ~ CORRESPONDENCE
An item was received from BOF Member Bill Sheehan. (See Attachment)
An item was received from RTM Member Robert Swansen and moved to New Business for discussion.
An Item was received from Republican Committee Chair Kathleen McCarty and move as backup for
Agenda Item 7.
AGENDA ITEM E - PUBLIC COMMENT (See Attachments)
Two items received for public comment from the following: Waterford Members of Niantic Community
Church, Chris Venditti.
AGENDA ITEM F - COMMITTEE REPORTS
Reports received from Public Protection & Safety; Public Works, Planning and Development, and Long
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Range Fiscal Planning Committee. (See Attachment)
RTM Member Susan Driscoll noted that Review of the Ethics Ordinance should be added to the
Moderator’s Report. i ;
Education Committee Chair Danielle Steward-Gelinas along with Planning Director Abby Piersai updated
the RTM on status of the Nevin’s Cottage.
AGENDA ITEM G - LIAISON REPORTS
Thomas Dembek gave a brief update on the progress of the Municipal Complex.
AGENDA ITEM H-— BUSINESS ON THE CALL
CALL ITEM 1 — Donation/Waterford Parks Foundation
PRESENTATION: Recreation & Parks Program Coordinator Kerry Sullivan, Finance Director Kim Allen
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Steward Gelinas, to approve the acceptance of a donation in the
amount of $14,000 to Recreation and Parks from the Waterford Parks Foundation , Inc.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 2 — Waterford Beach Park Causeway Invoice
MOTION by Goldstein, seconded by Driscoll, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $10,347.50
from Undesignated Fund Balance #205-31520 to project #20537-57824 Waterford Beach Park
Causeway for an outstanding invoice to close out the project.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 3 — Board of Education Budget Informational Workshop
PRESENTATION: Superintendent of Schools Thomas Giard, Assistant Superiftendent of Schools Craig
Powers, BOE Director of Finance Joseph Mancini.
Powerpoint, discussion and questions. No votes taken.
CALL ITEM 4 — Volunteer Firefighters Incentive Program.
PRESENTATION: Public Protection & Safety Committee Chairman Timothy Condon, Labor Attorney Eileen
Duggan.
MOTION by Goldstein, seconded by Bracciale, to approve a recommendation from the Public Protection
& Safety Standing Committee of the RTM to add to the Waterford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.36 —
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM. (See Attachment)
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Goldstein, seconded by Bracciale to make retroactive back to July 1, 2020.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Attanasio, Bono, Bracciale, Cairns, Condon, Elci, Fioravanti, Furey-Wagner, Gauthier,
Goldstein, Kohl, Lersch, Metivier, Morgan, Muckle, O’Leary, Olynciw, Ritchie, Rocchetti, Steward-
Gelinas, Welch-Collins.
VOTING AGAINST: Driscoll
ABSTAINED: Dembek, Swansen
MOTION PASSED: 21-1-2
CALL ITEM 5 — Amendment to Waterford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.20 and 2.58
PRESENTATION: Public Works, Planning & Development Chairman Michael Rocchetti.
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Furey-Wagner, to approve a recommendation from the Public
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Works, Planning & Development Standing Committee of the RTM to amend the Waterford Code of
Ordinances, Chapters 2.20 and 2.58 enabling the facilities manager position to be moved from Planning
Department to the Public Works Department. (See Attachment)
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 6 — Amendment to Waterford Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15.26 — Blighted Premises
PRESENTATION: Public Works, Planning & Development Chairman Michael Rocchetti and Planning
Director Abby Piersall.
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Welch-Collins, to approve a recommendation from the Public Works,
Planning & Development Standing Committee to remove Chapter 15.26 — Blighted Premises from the
Waterford Code of Ordinances. (See Attachment)
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
CALL ITEM 7 — Police Commission Vacancy
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Goldstein, to nominate Christopher Jones of 14 Twin Lakes Drive to
the Police Commission.
MOTION by Morgan, seconded by O'Leary to nominate Christopher Gamble of 18 Cottage Lane to the
Police Commission.
Discussion ensued.
VOTING IN FAVOR OF CHRISTOPHER JONES: Bracciale, Condon, Dembek, Goldstein, Metivier, Muckle,
Roccheiti, Swansen.
VOTING AGAINST: Attanasio, Bono, Driscoll, Elci, Fioravanti, Furey-Wagner, Gauthier, Kohl, Lersch,
Morgan, O'Leary, Olynciw, Ritchie, Welch-Collins.
ABSTAINED: Cairns, Steward-Gelinas
VOTING IN FAVOR OF CHRISTOPHER GAMBLE: Attanasio, Bono, Cairns, Condon, Driscoll, Elci, Fioravanti,
Furey-Wagner, Gauthier, Kohl, Lersch, Morgan, O'Leary, Olynciw, Ritchie, Swansen, Welch-Collins.
VOTING AGAINST: Bracciale, Dembek, Goldstein, Metivier, Muckle, Rocchetti.
ABSTAINED: Steward-Gelinas
CHRISTOPHER GAMBLE appointed to the Police Commission, 17-8. (08/05/2019 — 08/07/2023)
CALL ITEM 8 — Executive Session
MOTION by Muckle, seconded by Driscoll, that the RTM at 9:55 P.M., along with Human Resources
Director Joyce Sauchuk, First Selectman Rob Brule and Town Attorney Eileen Duggan, go into executive
session for the purpose of discussing strategy and/or negotiations with respect to current and pending
collective bargaining with muitiple bargaining units. This action is taken without prejudice to the Town’s
right to discuss these matters in a private meeting pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-200 (2).
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
RTM Member Robert Swansen excused himself during the executive session.
MOTION by Condon, seconded by Welch-Collins, to come out of executive session with no votes taken
at 11:04 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
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NEW BUSINESS
Subject of the letter in regard to purchasing from RTM Member Robert Swansen.
MOTION by Condon, seconded by Muckle, to send the subject of the letter to the Finance, Wage &
Personnel Standing Committee of the RTM.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
Subject of letter in regard to a “Social Justice Committee” from Waterford Members of Niantic
Community Church.
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Ritchie, to send the subject of the letter to the Education
Standing Committee of the RTM.
MOTION by Welch-Collins, seconded by Bracciale, to adjourn at 11:09 P.M.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous.
Re tfully Submitted,
a
David L. Campo, CCTC
Waterford Town Clerk
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John W. “Bill” Sheehan
19 Laurel Crest Drive
Waterford, CT 06385
860-442-9053
sheehanjw@sbcglobal.net
June 12, 2020
Mr. Robert Brule
First Selectman
Town of Waterford
15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385 —
Dear Rob:
In light of recent events, including the article concerning the Groton Representative
Town Meeting (RTM) in the June 12, 2020 New London DAY, I am formally requesting
that you consider offering Training to Volunteer Waterford Elected and Appointed
Officials on Race Relations and Equality, emphasizing the changes in what might have
been acceptable in the past but is no longer consider acceptable.
I suspect that there may be a training syllabus for Town Employees that might be tailored
to the unique status of a volunteer, CCM may have already developed such a
presentation or a request might prompt them to do so.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I believe that it is important as Waterford
moves forward in this new environment.
Sincerely,
ye
J. W. “Bill” Sheehan
Member Waterford Board of Finance
Copy to: ;
Ron Fedor, Chair Board of Finance _ os
Elizabeth Sabilia, Selectwoman ;
Jody Nazarchyk, Selectwoman :
Thomas Dembek, Moderator, RTM : eS

To be read into the public record:
To RTM Moderator Thomas Dembek and the Waterford RTM,
We are confident that the government leaders in Waterford share our concerns
about how people of color are included in our community and know that we can do
better in providing living, working and learning opportunities for everyone in our
town. We are writing this letter to formally request that the RTM establish an ad-
hoc Social Justice committee to:
+ review hiring and contracting practices in all our town offices,
« review housing and zoning practices in our town,
* review practices followed by our law enforcement officials,
« encourage our Board of Education to review policies in order to eliminate
racial inequities, punitive consequences, or exclusionary language that
perpetuates racism,
« review symbols of racism that may exist in our town,
« determine how our town web page and other social media might be inviting
to people of color,
+ based on the reviews to recommend and advocate for appropriate diversity
and sensitivity training around racism and implicit bias,
* provide information about findings and progress to our larger community.
There is no question that discussions of justice and inclusivity are often as difficult
as they are important. However, we are hopeful that our elected representatives
will rise to this challenge and create a space for our community to discuss these
vital issues.
Waterford Members of Niantic Community Church,
Mike Guarini
Linda Helvig
Paul Helvig
Jerry Holmberg
Margaret Holmberg
Jane Milardo
Ruth Morgan :
Stan Morgan WO
Ocean Pellett .
Sue Smith

Good Evening Members of the Town of Waterford RTM,
lam writing you again to voice my concerns with the Town of Waterford’s lack of fire
protection. In my last letter to you | wrote about how the lack of staffing resulted in the death
of aresident, we staff the police with extra officers when there’s a spike in crime (which is
proven to do nothing to stop crime) but do nothing about the fire service, and the overall lack
of leadership in the Waterford Fire Department.
i had written this letter directly to First Selectman Rob Brule, but after no response for a
number of weeks | forwarded the letter to you all so you could see concerns of mine and know
that the highest level of town government was not only being negligent on the issue, but not
answering a concerned citizen about the issue. | was pleased to hear while attending the
meeting via Zoom that the RTM wants to send these concerns of mine to and ADHOC. | believe
this is the best choice and it’s important for these issues to be investigated and a plan be putin
place to stop these things from hurting our community anymore.
My specific concerns were: : oh
Lack of fire protection ~
Lack of oversight
Lack of leadership
Lack of training.
‘
With that being said I’m going to fill in the gaps between my last letter, which was dated
on July 27", 2020 and now, October 4", 2020. S of
Since then I have been contacted by both the Director of Fire Services, Bruce
Miller, and the First Selectman, Rob Brule, to speak about the matter. While | appreciate a good
follow up, even if it is 3 weeks after the initial complaint, | was not satisfied with the answers.
The Director of Fire Services essentially said he agrees with my concerns and
knows that there are problems but that “I know how it is” ...
Here is what | know-
- The Waterford Fire Service is inadequate.
- It does not have the ability to mitigate emergencies in town.
- Itrelies on the City of New London.
- It has too many trucks and not enough firefighters.
- It hangs its hat on “part time” and volunteer firefighters who frankly do not
have the time or desire to handle these calls and supplement paid staff
(Proven by statistics).
- And | know that the Town of Waterford is NOTHING SHORT of NEGLIGENT on
the matter. Will it take the death of another resident before we start getting
serious about fire protection?
The First Selectman said the following- (paraphrasing because I’m a good note taker as
he stated on our telecommunication on August 20".
- He told me that he comes from a world of 24-hour coverage, something not
everyone in Waterford has the luxury of.

He felt some type of way about this going to committee because he said he
can “Do things faster than committee” ... Whether that’s true or not, we still
have inadequate staffing after his 1 year in office... homes burning, people
dying.
When asked about the lack of leadership, because it has been over ONE
YEAR since a Fire Officer from Waterford Fire Engine Co.1 has attended a call,
Rob said he’s looking at calls and response times, incident command “or a
lack thereof”, ordinances, and a stipend program.
All of these conversations raise more concerns with me. If we know there is a problem,
why aren’t we fixing it. In the Marine Corps when we recognize a safety issue, we handle it
immediately, move it to the top of our priority list, because we understand that lives are at
stake. Every day you go on ignoring the facts in front of your face is another day someone could
take their last breath due to inadequate fire services in the Town of Waterford.
Just today, October 4", 2020 there was a call at Springhill Suites on the Frontage Rd in
Waterford. If you’re not familiar, this is a hotel in town which is 3 stories and can house over
100 people at full capacity (80 Rooms).
This call came into the dispatcher as a Structure fire- mulch burning up
against the exterior wall with smoke on the first and second floors.
The two “Part Time” firefighters at Jordan with the towns largest ladder truck
(105 FT), and most portable ladder, are not qualified to drive it, so they took
the fire engine with a lot of fire hose and not a lot of ladders.
The two “Part time” firefighters at Cohanzie (the closest fire station... with
the Towns ONLY OTHER ladder truck) COULDN'T take it because it had
become damaged earlier in the shift during “training” (look into that one).
The city of New London had to be called for their ladder truck and showed up
with FIVE firefighters, while we totaled 6 (4 paid, 2 volunteer, and 3
“officers”).
We know this- Fire at a hotel in town with the potential to have 80 rooms full of
people who are generally unfamiliar with the layout, and if encountered with a
smoke condition in the hallway will likely look for egress via window. The
windows are too high and there’s too many for the firefighters to effect without
a ladder truck. But we didn’t have one due to YET ANOTHER OVERSIGHT in
staffing by having two unqualified people work the same station. Luckily the fire
did not penetrate the exterior wall of the building, but if it had, the building
would’ve gone up much faster than the SIX firefighters on scene could have
handled...
NFPA 1720 (combination department response) states 10 firefighters on
scene within 10 minutes 80% of the time- We missed. the mark today.
NFPA 1710 (Paid fire dept response) recommends each truck be staffed
with FOUR firefighters ONE of them being an OFFICER. A LEADER. CRAZY!!

2The time for change is NOW. The ADHOC Committee is a must and needs to find a way
to put our money to good use. Our police and fire departments have an abundance of gear (3
boats, jet skis, bikes, ATV’s, pick-up trucks... a lot of duplicates between both agencies) and no
one to use it... no one qualified to use it. Please look into these matters. Thank you.
Respectfully, —
Christopher Venditti
(860) 287-4644
Cvenditti21@gmail.com

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Public Works, Planning, and Development Committee of the RTM
Committee Report with Recommendation and yearend report — October 5, 2020
Waterford Code of Ordinances, Chapters 2.20 and 2.58 and Chapter 15.26
Please jet this report serve as a report on Blighted Property Ordinance Chapter 15.26 of the Waterford
Code of Ordinances and the yearend report from the Public Works, Planning, and Development
Committee of the RTM.
BACKGROUND
At the June 1, 2020 meeting of the Representative Town Meeting, the Planning Director, Public Works
Director, and Town Attorney submitted an amendment to sections 2.20 and 2.58 of the Waterford Code
of Ordinances for review. The amendment proposed the facilities manager position be moved from the
Planning Department to the Department of Public Works. The committee was also tasked with
reviewing the current Blighted property ordinance Chapter 15.26 of the Waterford Code of Ordinances.
SUMMARY
This committee met August 17, 2020, September 16,2020 and September 30, 2020. Public hearings
were also held on September 16" and 30", 2020. These meetings included input from town attorney
Nick Kepple, Town attorney Rob Avena, and Director of planning Abbey Piersal. Committee members
also obtained input from residents and prior officials.
RECOMMENDATION
There were two recommendations from the committee to report. The first was an unanimous
recommendation to the RTM that the proposed amendment to the Waterford Code of Ordinances 2.20
and 2.58 included with this report be accepted and enacted so the ordinances reflect this change. The
second was an unanimous recommendation to the RTM the deletion of Chapter 15.26 — Blighted
Premises of the Waterford Code of Ordinances because the committee confirmed redundancy
under Zoning Enforcement and Property Maintenance rules. ,
Attachments
Minutes and supporting documents available online.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Rocchetti
Chairman

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Long Range Fiscal Planning
Report to RTM - 5 Oct 20
The Long Range Fiscal Planning Committee (LRFPC) has held 2 meetings recently. Our discussions
centered on a number of general issues, i.e. election of officers and establishing a number of
general goals for the coming year. We will conduct a minimum of 6 meetings.
The committee also initiated a sub-committee for the purpose of updating the Committee's mission
and purpose, The sub-committee’s report will be presented to the RTM in the near future.
The next meeting is scheduled for 15 Oct 2020.
R.F. Muckle
LRFPC Chair

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PUBLIC PROTECTION & SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE of the RTM
COMMITTEE & ANNUAL REPORT
Please let the following report stand as both the committee report on a proposed
ordinance for a volunteer stipend program and the annual report of the Public Protection
and Safety committee. After the passage of the ordinance creating the Waterford Fire
Department, the Public Protection and Safety standing committee identified the need to
recognize our volunteers and create a retention and recruitment stipend program. This
item was referred into committee by the last RTM. Meetings began in early March of
2020 but because of COVID-19, soon turned virtual. Committee members reviewed
different programs with Legal, the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Fire
Services soon recommended the basic ordinance structure. Multiple meetings were
held reviewing the proposed language and understanding what is legally allowable to
offer as a volunteer stipend program. After much discussion and deliberation this
proposed ordinance went to public hearing on July 21. After public hearing, the
committee addressed both public and committee concerns however the committee
needed more time to deliberate after public hearing to ensure that the ordinance and
program is the best we can ‘offer to our volunteers at this time. After much deliberation
spanning multiple meetings, a motion was made to report and recommend passage of
proposed ordinance on September 16 which passed unanimously.
This proposed ordinance is designed to recognize and incentivize our volunteer
firefighters while attempting to address fire department staffing issues our community is
facing. Our firefighters have been asking for a program of this nature for over 25 years.
The Public Protection and Safety committee looks forward to discussing the proposed
ordinance.
imothy Condon
Chairman

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Title 2— ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapter 2.36 — FIRE SERVICE ee
2.36.080 — Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police incentive Program
A.
Purpose
Pursuant to § 7-148(c)(4)(B) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Town of Waterford
may enact an ordinance to organize, maintain and regulate the persons providing fire
protection. This Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police Incentive Program is designed to
provide monetary compensation to active, volunteer firefighters and fire police members
in the Town of Waterford Fire Department, in an effort to assist in covering volunteers’
expenses during the execution of their duties, while complying with the federal Fair
Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended: 29'U.S.C. §201 et seq. (“FLSA”). The FLSA
permits payments for reimbursement xpenses, reasonable benefits and nominal fees
to volunteers without impairing their sta §.as volunteers. These benefits are in addition
to the existing property tax abatement p m for volunteer firefighters in Title 3,
Chapter 3.12 of this Code of Ordinances. To\ : terford Fire Department personnel
employed by the Town of Waterford are not elig for this Volunteer Firefighters and
Fire Police Incentive Program.
Definitions
1.
3. Implementation Date:
The Implementation Date of the Program is July 1, 20201.
4, Volunteer Member in Good Standing in the Waterford Fire Department:
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing is defined as:
a. A cettified firefighter (i.e., State of Connecticut Firefighter | or higher) who
has participated in the minimum training sessions designated by the
Director of Fire Services and including, but not limited to Required Training
(as set forth in paragraph B8), by June 30 of the year preceding the year
of eligibility (e.g., complete training by June 30, 2020 to be eligible for the
Program for the fiscal year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021, absent a
1 Depending on the date of enactment of this Ordinance, the Implementation Date may be retroactive to July 1,
2020.
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modification of the June 30 date by the Director of Fire Services on an
individual basis pursuant to paragraph B8); and/or
b. A member of the Fire Police who has participated in the minimum training
sessions designated by the Director of Fire Services and, including but
not limited to, Required Training (as set forth in Paragraph B8 d), by June
30 of the year preceding the year of eligibility (e.g., complete training by
June 30, 2020 to be eligible for the Program for the fiscal year July 1,
2020-June 30, 2021, absent a modification of the June 30 date by the
Director of Fire Services on an individual basis pursuant to paragraph
B8); and who has been sworn in by theown Clerk.
)6t include any member terminated
rd or otherwise separating from
A Volunteer Member in Good Standing do
from volunteer service by the Town of
volunteer service for any reason, voluntary or invol
5. Active Volunteer Firefighter in the Waterford Fire’
An Active Volunteer Firefighter is a certified firefighter
Standing who, during the year of eligibility, has participated
of approved training drills and maintains the minimum training
_ forth by the Director of Eire Services.
nd Member in Good
Y: minimum number
uirements as set
6. Active Volunteer Fir slice ber in the Waterford Fire Department:
i i er is a Member in Good Standing who has
requirements as set forth ire Services.
7. Approved Training Drill:
An Approved Training Drill is Vaterford Fire Department level drill that is
for of Fire Services and will result in credit
. These requirements shail include, but are not limited to, the
‘and re-certifications along with the approved training drills. The
vices maintains the discretion, upon a showing of good cause
y excuse @ temporarily and/or until a date certain, the absence of
Training shall include, but is not limited to, the following titles and substantive
content (training titles and reference numbers may change from time to time):
a. Minimum Certifications:
State of Connecticut Firefighter |
Hazardous Materials — Operational Level
1S-700: National Incident Management System
1CS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
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b. Mandatory Training:
Attend routine training drills (Monthly)
OSHA Mandates
- . Haz-Mat Operational Refresher
- Incident Command System Refresher
- Live Fire Training (Annual)
- Blood-borne Pathogens
- SCBA refresher
- Routine Fit Testing
- CPR Certification
Cc. Certified Fire Officer Requirements (Additional):
State of Connecticut Fire Officer [
IS-800: National Response F amework
9. Stipend:
A Stipend Jis.an amount of money awarded to a
10.
ire response or Approved Training Drills as
ive a Point, an Active Volunteer Firefighter or
ually attend an incident and/or respond to
ation before the Incident Commander dismisses the
complete Approved Training Drills. Individuals
serving as volunteers or employees of the Waterford Ambulance Service
when attending and/or responding to a particular incident will not receive
Points related to that incident.
described in pa
Active Fire Police mé!
and arrive at an activate
11. Incident Commander:
The Incident Commander sets priorities and defines the Incident Command
System organization for the particular response and is responsible for the safety,
accountability, and welfare of personnel through an incident.
Cc. Program Components
1. Stipend Schedule:
Active Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Police members who meet the criteria set
forth below are eligible for Stipends issued on a quarterly basis as follows:
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First Quarter = July through September (Issued in October)
Second Quarter = October through December (Issued in January)
Third Quarter = January through March (Issued in April)
Fourth Quarter = April through June (issued in July)
Reporting Requirements:
a. An incident report shall be generated and completed for every
dispatched incident.
b. All Active Volunteer Firefighters and Active Volunteer Fire Police
members must sign the report within 15 minutes of the last vehicle
returning to the station at the termination of the event.
c.
member is not
forth in subpar.
of the incident.
d. Ep ember'’s name on the report shall
dation purposes.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Stipend Eligibility and Amount:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police member shall not
receive any Stipend until receiving a minimum of fifty (60) Points during that fiscal
year. The Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer Fire Police member will _
then be provided a Stipend at the rate of $7 for each prior and subsequent Point
earned during that fiscal year (e.g., an Active Voiunteer Firefighter who has 55
Points will receive $385; an Active Volunteer Firefighter with 20 Points will receive
$0). The Director of Fire Services may propose changes to the
mandatory/minimum eligibility criteria, Point vaiue (increase or decrease), Stipend
rate or amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM, which may act on such
proposed changes by majority vote. As part of its determination, the RTM must
evaluate continued compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
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D.
4,
5.
6.
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Discretionary Decisions on Awarding of Points:
The Director of Fire Services, in the exercise of his/her discretion, will decide any
disputes regarding the awarding of Points under paragraph B 10. The Director of
Fire Services, in the exercise of his/her discretion, also may award Points for
reasons other than those expressly set forth in paragraph B 10. These decisions
shall be documented in the quarterly report.
Higher Level of Training Stipend:
An Active Volunteer Firefighter who receives at least 50 Points during a fiscal year
and who is also a Certified Fire Officer and meets ail the additional requirements
outlined above (i.e:, State of Connecticut Fire Officer 1; 1S-800: National Response
Framework; [CS-300: Intermediate ICS xpanding Incidents; ICS-400:
Advanced ICS for Command and Genera will receive an additional $150 on
an annual basis in recognition of his/h of training. This $150 stipend
will be issued at the same time as the stipend fo nitial 50 Points. The Director
of Fire Services may propose changes to the H ér, Level of Training Stipend
amount (increase or decrease) to the RTM, which “may, act on such proposed
changes by majority vote. ;
ineligibility Due to Misconduct or Separation from ‘Waterford Fire
Department:
This ordinance inco s by reference the Waterford Fire Department
not eligible for any Stipend. The Director of Fire Services and
ces Director shall evaluate and determine, in their discretion,
the eligibili Stipend of an Active Volunteer Firefighter or Active Volunteer
Fire Police member who voluntarily separated from volunteer service as of the
end of a quarter.
Funding and Administration
1.
Funding:
Through its normal, annual budget process, the Town shall determine whether or
not to fund the Program and, if so, in what amount.
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Any portion of the annual appropriation not expended during a fiscal year does
not carry over to the next fiscal year.
Shouid the total expenses for the Program exceed the annual appropriation, then
the quarterly Stipends for the then-current quarter will be prorated to reflect the
total amount available for distribution for that quarter. if the Program exceeds the
annual appropriation in a quarter other than the last quarter of the fiscal year, the
Program may be unfunded for quarters following the pro-rated quarter.
Modifications:
Any modifications allowed under this Ordinance without an Ordinance
amendment (e.g., change in the Stipend rate) will be recorded in an annual
Program update each July and maintained on file in the office of the Director of
Fire Services.
Termination:
The Town shall have the right
terminate the Program at any
ugh the Representative Town Meeting to
“through the ordinance process.
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Chapter 2.58 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2.58.010 - Created.
_ In accordance with Section:1.2 of the Town Charter, and C.G.S.A. § 7-148, there shall be a
department of planning and development which shail be managed by a director of planning appointed
by the board of selectmen as recommended by the first selectman. :
(Amend. of 6-2-14(2)) . : : .
2,58.020 - Duties.
The department shall manage the centralized planning, building and development functions of the
town, which shail include assisting the planning and zoning commission, zoning board of appeals,
conservation commission and all other such boards and commissions within the town.; In-addition the
department-shalluinder-the-supemision ofthe first-selectman,-be responsible for the maintenance,
repairofbuildings-and-building p jects forall-town-owned_buildings-and-facilities,-other-than-schools;
purping-stations; water-and-sewer infrastructures-and roads, te include; but notlimited to; town hall,
library,-emergency eperations-center, community-center,youth-services, pelice-and public: works-and
utility corsmission-buildings-Additional duties shall include issuance of all building/zoning applications,
building permits, zoning and wetlands permits, and environmental review of all building codes, zoning
and wetland regulations within the town, as determined by the town regulatory authorities.
(Amend. of 6-2-14(2))
2.58.030 - Director—Appointment, removal, powers and duties.
The board of selectmen shall appoint and may remove a director of planning who shall be
responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the planning and development
department, and who shail appoint and may remove such deputies, assistants and employees as the
director may deem necessary, and shall prescribe their duties. The director shall be responsible for the
preparation of the departmental budget, which shail be submitted to the board of selectmen for review
and presentation to the board of finance, The director shail exercise stich powers and discharge such
duties under the supervision of the first selectman. The director shall organize the work of the
department in such a manner as he_or she shail deem most economical and efficient.
(Amend, of 6-2-14(2))
2.58.040 - Organization.
The department will primarily consist of:
A. A director of planning;
B. A building Official;
Cc. A planner;
D. A wetlands officer/environmental planner;
ELA zoning officer;
_F-A-runicipal-facilities- maintenance coordinator,
- (Amend. of 6-2-14(2)) ,

Proposed Language (May 18, 2020)
Chapter 2.58 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2.58.010 - Created.
In accordance with Section 1.2 of the Town Charter, and C.G.S.A. § 7-148, there shall be a
department of planning and development which shall be managed by a director of planning appointed by
the board of selectmen as recommended by the first selectman.
(Amend. of 6-2-14(@))
2.58.020 - Duties.
The department shall manage the centralized planning, building and development functions of the
town, which shail include assisting the planning and zoning commission, zoning board of appeals,
conservation commission and all other such boards and commissions within the town. Additional duties
shall include issuance of all building/zoning applications, building permits, zoning and wetlands permits,
and environmental review of all building codes, zoning and wetland regulations within the town, as
determined by the town regulatory authorities.
(Amend. of 6-2-14(2))
2.58.030 - Director—Appointment, removal, powers and duties.
The board of selectmen shall appoint and may remove a director of planning who shall be
responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the planning and development department,
and who shall appoint and may remove such deputies, assistants and employees as the director may
deem necessary, and shall prescribe their duties. The director shall be responsible for the preparation of
the departmental budget, which shall be submitted to the board of selectmen for review and presentation
to the board of finance. The director shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties under the
supervision of the first selectman. The director shall organize the work of the department in such a -
manner as he or she shall deem most economical and efficient.
(Amend. of 6-2-14(2))
2.58.040 - Organization.
The department will primarily consist of:
A director of planning;
A building official;
A planner;
A wetlands officer/environmental planner:
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A zoning officer;

(Amend. of 6-2-14(2))

Proposed Amendments (May 18, 2020)
Chapter 2.20 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT!
Footnotes:
a+ (2)
Editor's note— An amendment dated June 2, 2014, amended Ch. 2.20 in its entirety to read as herein
set out. Former Ch. 2.20, §§ 2.20.010—2.20.040, pertained to similar subject matter and derived from:
Prior code §§ 2-106—2-109; and R.T.M. 10-1-01 (part).
2.20.010 - Created —Duties.
There is a department of public works which, under the supervision of the first selectman,
shall have supervision and control of the planning, surveying, constructing and reconstructing,
altering, paving, repairing, maintaining, cleaning, lighting and inspecting of highways, sidewalks
and curbs, public drains, and other public infrastructure improvements; and the preservation,
care and removal of trees within highways or public places and related engineering work of the
town; and the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, ashes, recycling and operations of
transfer station. Further, the department may install and/or supervise the installation of water
and sewer lines, but only if and to the extent requested by the utility commission, and as
approved by the first selectman; provided the costs are charged against the appropriations of
the requesting commission.
In addition, the department shall be responsible for the maintenance, alteration, renovation
and repair of all town owned buildings and facilities, other than schools, water and sewer
infrastructures such as pumping stations and utility commission buildings, and facilities under
the management of the recreation and parks commission, to include, but not limited to, town
hall, library, emergency operations center, community center, youth and family services, police,
public works, Jordan Park House, and Nevins Cottage. Facilities shall inciude all parking,
handicap access, and pedestrian ways used to access buildings.
(Amend. of 6-2-14(1))
2.20.020 - Director—Appointment, removal, powers and duties.
The board of selectmen shall appoint and may remove a director of public works who shall be
responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good conduct of the department, and who shail appoint and
may remove such deputies, assistants and employees as the director may deem necessary, and shall
prescribe their duties. The director shall be responsible for the preparation of the departmental budget,
which shall be submitted to the board of selectmen for review and presentation to the board of finance
and the RTM. The director shall exercise his or her powers and discharge his or her duties under the
supervision of the first selectman. The director shall organize the work of the department in such a
manner as the director shall deem most economical and efficient. The director shail be the tree warden
and shall have all the powers and duties thereof as provided in C.G.S.A. Ch. 451, as amended.
(Amend, of 6-2-14(1))

2.20.030 - Personnel—Qualifications.
A. The director of public works shail have, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree in civil
engineering.
B. The qualifications of the other members of the department of public works will be recommended by
the director of public works, with the approval of the board of selectmen.
(Min. of 4-7-14; Prior code § 2-108)
2.20.040 - Organization.
The department of public works shall consist of:
A. Adirector of public works;
B. An assistant director of public works;
Cc. Amunicipal facilities manager
D. The following divisions:
1. Sanitation and recycling.
2. Highways.
3. Fleet and light equipment maintenance.
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Facilities management.
(Amend. of 6-2-14(1))

Final Draft October 2, 2020

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with the Waterford Zoning Regulations or a construction project with-an_active building
permit :
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C—\_Bilapidated—Any_building_or_structure—or_part_thereof-which_is_deemed_an_uninhabitable—or
unsafe_structure_as_defined_inthe-Connecticut State Building-Code_—orany_dwelling—-orunit
which is determined to be-unfit for human _habitation_as_defined by the Connecticut Health Code.
D-—Blight enforcement officer: person oF persons authorized by the fret Selectman to take such
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8-— Disabled’ individual shall mean ip-the-case of ar owner occupied residense, af India! M32
Ds _Low insoie sneividuat shall mean jn tho ease of an_owner-oscuplod zesklence, an individal-or
where-more_than_one_person_resides_in-_the premises_a family unit that hasan income below
the-highesHevel of “qualifying income! established by C-G-S_§ 42-470dfayfa}.
B.—The-blight enforcement officer shall give written_netice of a violation oHthis-chapterte the owner and
occupant of and-may-give written notice to-theiragent(s}andier any other person responsible forthe
blighted premises. “the notice shall be hand delivered oF malled by bath ceritied malt ralurn Focolpt
daily_or-weekly-newspaper havin
See inate ectottantiel okeclsion in the lowecand shall be posted on the
prernises- Fhe-nolice shallinclude the-name of he last known owner oF the Feat propery por whieh
vielation hae-been found andthe-addrase of the teal praperiy:

Violations of this chapter-shall- be-punishable by a-civil_ penalty of fifty dollars for each-day-a-vielation
continues_Each-day-after-due notice ofthe violation has _been-_served shall constitute a-separate offense:
1. At-any-tine wlhin weve -tionthe from the-expiration-of the final-period forthe uncontested_payment
ef fines_penattioscosts-or fees-set by a citation issued-pursuantte-this-section, the town shall send
notice-to-the-person(s} or entity cited to inform-them:
4.—-Of-the-allegations_against-the-person_or_persons_and_the-ameount oHines,-penalties, costs_or
fees-due;
2—Trat-the person(s)}-or entity may-_contest liability before-a_citation-hearing officer by delivering in
pereon-oF by snail written: notice within ten days of the-dale-the-duly-delivered notles;

enter_that- determination-inwwriting- accordingly tf the-officer determines that the _persen/entily is
liable-forthe violation the officer shall ferthwith-enterand_assess- the fines, penalties, costs;-oF
fees-against such person _as_provided by this section.
2, If the _hearing-officer's-assessment-is_not paid_on the date-ofits_entry_s/he-shall_send_ by first
class_mail_a-notice_of-the-assessment_to_the _person-found_iable-and-shall_file, not less than
thirty -days_ner-mere than twelve months _after-such_tnailinga-cerified_copy_of the notice_of
assessmentand-an-entry fee_with the clerk ofa Superior Court-facility designated_by_the-chief
courtadministrator
3.—-The_person/entity against whom _an_assessment has_been_entered_by_the _hearing—officer
pursuant_to_this_section—is—el i ion_is—entitled-to—a_judicial review_by_way—of_appeal_pursuant-to—the