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Waterford selectmen approve Recreation transfers, OK surplus trailer and appoint Matthew Keatley
Summary
At their April 7 meeting, the Waterford Board of Selectmen approved three small FY26 in‑series transfers for Recreation and Parks, authorized the surplus sale of a 1999 trailer, appointed Matthew Keatley to two local commissions (one with an amended start date), discussed Sandy Hollow Road (map provided), and approved routine minutes and consent items.
The Waterford Board of Selectmen met April 7, 2026, at Town Hall and approved a series of administrative actions including three budget transfers for the Recreation and Parks Department, the surplus sale of an old fleet trailer and two appointments to local commissions.
First Selectman Robert Brule called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and the board recorded attendance: First Selectman Robert Brule, Selectman Rich Muckle and Selectman Greg Attanasio. There were no public comments during the allotted period.
The board approved three FY26 in‑series transfers requested by Director of Recreation and Parks Ryan McNamara: $1,500 to cover Ventrac training, pond permits and background checks/physicals for new hires; $1,230 to cover increased beach sticker costs; and $2,500 to cover overtime related to snow removal. Each motion was moved by Selectman Rich Muckle, seconded by Selectman Greg Attanasio and carried by a 3-0 vote.
On a recommendation from Purchasing Agent Shea Davy, the selectmen declared Asset #9204031596 — a 1999 Parker Trailer SA7712 (VIN 13ZSA1215X1003489; Fleet Asset ID WFD155) — surplus and authorized its sale via GovDeals. The minutes state the trailer was replaced in accordance with the town’s Fleet Management Plan. The motion to dispose of the asset passed 3-0 (moved by Muckle, seconded by Attanasio).
The board confirmed the appointment of Matthew Keatley (R) as a member of the Waterford Shellfish Commission to serve the remainder of the term through Jan. 5, 2028. The board also appointed Keatley as an alternate to the Harbor Management Commission; members amended the recorded start date from Feb. 8, 2026, to Feb. 18, 2026 before approving the appointment. Both actions were approved unanimously.
Under new business the agenda lists a Sandy Hollow Road discussion and a map was handed out to the board and attendees. The minutes record the distribution of the map but do not record a motion, decision or vote on Sandy Hollow Road during this meeting.
First Selectman Brule submitted two pieces of correspondence related to a Municipal Host Fee Agreement (Data Center): a letter to the RTM Moderator and a letter to the Selectmen. The minutes record these items as correspondence with no further action taken at the meeting.
The board approved the consent agenda, including a tax refund item, and approved the Board of Selectmen regular meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m. after a unanimous vote on the motion to adjourn.
Actions taken at the meeting were routine administrative approvals and appointments; no ordinances, contracts or other new policy adoptions are recorded in the minutes. The minutes also note a procedural item at the top of the agenda: a check register to be signed in accordance with CGS 7‑83.
