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Board agrees to join Connecticut Tire Stewardship Program, clarifies residency and limits
Summary
The advisory board voted unanimously to enter the Connecticut Tire Stewardship Program after attorney review; members clarified that the transfer station will not accept commercial or large-truck tires and that residency will be verified for out-of-state plates.
Chairman Dom DelVecchio told the board he sent the draft contract to the selectmen and had a town attorney review it; the attorney indicated the Durham–Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board (DMIAAB) may sign as the covered entity and could cancel the agreement without cause.
Glenn McNamara said he remained concerned about wording that could allow nonresidents or commercial deliveries; Dom DelVecchio responded that verified town residents dropping a single tire would not be charged a sticker and that the board would remain able to modify rules if necessary. Staff noted that property ownership plus a local tax bill will be accepted to verify residency even if a vehicle carries out-of-state plates.
On a motion from Chuck Stengel, seconded by Frank Petrella, the board voted to enter the Connecticut Tire Stewardship Program. Motion carried unanimously. Dom said no commercial activity or big-truck tires will be accepted and the board may adopt a per-resident tire limit if needed.
During public comment, resident Doug Vynalek asked whether the same rules would apply; Dom reiterated program guidelines and local rule-setting by DMIAAB. The board recorded these clarifications and directed staff to continue finalizing contractual language and operational rules.
