The American Legion Buck Dubiel Post 101 will be conducting their annual Veterans Day ceremonies on Monday 11, November from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please reference the map for the order in which the ceremonies will be conducted. We will begin at 11:00 at the Somers High School Flagpole. Each ceremony is approximately 10 minutes long. Times will vary slightly […]
The First Selectman, pursuant to his powers under C.G.S. 28-8a(a) has declared a public emergency arising from the threat of outdoor fires due to unusually dry conditions in the State of Connecticut and the Town of Somers. To see the Declaration To see the Adopted Ordinance Banning Open Fires on Municipal and Private Property .
The Town of Somers requests bids for the repair to the Mill Pond Fishing Deck located at 55 School Street. Please see the specifications and information here: Mill Pond Fishing Dock Repair Bid
The Town of Somers requests bids for painting the exterior surfaces of the Historical Museum located ate 111 Battle Street. Please see the specifications and information here: Historical Museum Painting Request For Bids
The Town of Somers requests bids for painting interior surfaces within the Town Hall. Please see the specifications and information here: Town Hall Interior Painting Request For Bids
The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin fall cleanup on November 1. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After November 1, any non-conforming items will be removed and placed in the rear disposal area at Center Cemetery to be removed at a later date. This cleanup is anticipated to last no longer […]
URGENT NOTICE: EXTREME FIRE DANGER IN TOLLAND COUNTY The Forest Fire Danger in Tolland County has been elevated to EXTREME. Effective immediately, all outdoor burning is banned until further notice. This includes campfires, fire pits, and any form of open flame. The dry conditions pose a serious risk, and we urge everyone to be cautious […]
The Town of Somers Affordable Housing AdHoc Committee, along with consultants, have created an Affordable Housing Plan as required by Connecticut Public Act 17-170. The Board of Selectmen will receive public comments on this draft at a regular meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 6:00pm. For more information please contact Jennifer Roy, Assistant Director of […]
10/21/2024 – EARLY VOTING (EV) AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION (SDR) BEGINS: EARLY VOTING (EV)– Somers Town Hall, lower conference room, 600 Main Street (Route 190). HOURS: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, except on October 29th and 31st hours will be 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. SAME DAY REGISTRATION (SDR) & VOTING– Somers Town Hall, lower […]
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING: #20-010 Renee Rumore, 220 Billings Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers […]
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION The Somers Zoning Commission has acted on the following applications at a regular meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM via teleconference: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of a Special […]
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT has acted on the following application during a public hearing and meeting held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference: GRANTED: #20-010 Renee Rumore, 220 Billings Road, Somers, CT, a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Zoning regulations, […]
LEGAL NOTICE SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Thursday, January 14, at 7:00 pm via teleconference to consider an application for the following: Gingras Development, 19 Royal Manor, Somers, CT; pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations Article XXVI, applicant is […]
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on January 6, 2021, voted to approve: App #739: 23 Eleanor Road. 25-Unit Housing Development in the Upland Review Area. Gingras Development II LLC/Tom Carenzo. 3 conditions. App #741: 183 Root Road. Construction of driveway with watercourse and wetland crossing, associated with construction of new house. David […]
At it’s regular meeting, the Somers Planning Commission approved a Special Use permit to allow Gingras Development to construct a 25 unit Detached and Semi-detached Housing Development at 23 Eleanor Road, Somers, CT with the following conditions: Revise Eleanor Road note on sheets 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9 from resurface to reconstruct road. Fire […]
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of a shed within the upland review area of a wetland on February 4, 2021, located at 27 Bobolink Lane.
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of an overhang within the upland review area of a wetland and associated watercourse on March 9, 2021, located at 51 South Road.
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT has acted on the following application during a public hearing and meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference: GRANTED: #ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code […]
The Somers Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, OR via Zoom Teleconference, to receive public comments on the following: #21-001: Mark and Karen Murdoch; application for a Text Amendment to the following sections of the […]
S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S
1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748
Somers Board of Education
Anne Kirkpatrick, Chair
Agenda
Committee: Planning/Finance
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: October 28, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Central Office Conference Room
1. 1st Quarter Transfers
2. 2025-2026 CIP Projects
3. FY26 Budget – Presentation by ClearGov for Budgeting Preparation
4. Morgan Stanley Follow Up with Kevin Nichols
Untitled Event
– October 28, 2024
Board of Education
– October 28, 2024
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, October 28, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the October 15, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 Board meeting.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. SHS Student Representatives
Carolyn Castonguay and Emma Cicciarella, students from Somers High School, will update the
Board on events.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of October 28, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of October 28, 2024.
2. Leave of Absence
Caroline Hargraves, Director of Pupil Services, will be taking a leave of absence from October 21,
2024 through December 2, 2024.
3. 2nd Posting DBS Code 0521 - Nondiscrimination
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
1. Moose Company Construction Donation (Broderick Rheault)
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The Board to review and approve the donation from Moose Company Construction for blank goods
for laser engraving for the Somers High School Technology and Engineering Department. The
total donation cost is estimated to be $5,544.00.
2. 2024-2025 Quarter 1 (July - September) Budget Transfers
The Board to approve the Quarter 1 budget transfers. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business
Services, will be available to answer questions.
3. CIP Projects
Discussion and possible action on proposed CIP projects.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building
10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
29October 29, 2024
BOE- HVAC Comm
– October 30, 2024
Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:30 PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfx-xegt-hyz
Or dial: (US) +1 786-701-6910 PIN: 276 115 130# Agenda
1. Review of Board/Committee Meetings
a. October 22, 2024- Board of Finance
2. Collier’s Hours Breakdown
3. Bid Document Status
4. Building Committee Meeting- Next scheduled meeting is November 13, 2024
5. Other Business
EDC
– October 30, 2024
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for October 30, 2024
Library Conference Room 6-7 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Review and approve minutes
3. Correspondence: Melissa Zelek
4. Old Business
a. Strip Mall Septic Issue
b. Business of the Month - October
c. Business of the Month - November
d. Directory email status
5. New Business
a. Proposal for business involvement EDC
6. Business Issues
7. Adjourn
Pension Committee Special Meeting
– October 31, 2024
PENSION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 31, 2024, THURSDAY 9:00 AM
TOWN HALL
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 18
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO
CASH AVAILABLE FOR BENEFIT PAYMENTS FOR BOTH FUNDS
GASB REPORTS FOR FISCAL 23-24
PROGRESS ON CHANGES IN THE VFF BENEFIT STRUCTURE
DISCUSSION OF MORGAN STANLEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES IN THE VFF FUND
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS
SMALL CAP FUND?
WINDING DOWN BOND PERCENTAGE?
APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN IPS INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT
CRYPTOCURRENCIES ADDED TO LIST OF PROSCRIBED INVESEMENTS
ADDITION OF “SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNTS” IN THE SECTION ON “FUND MANAGERS”AND UNDER “DIVERSIFICATION”
REVIEW OF REPORTS TO EMPLOYEES FOR TOWN PLAN AND FIREFIGHTERS PLAN
ADJOURNMENT
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm
– October 31, 2024
TOWN OF SOMER
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 5:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Meeting will be live streamed
Call to Oder
Pledge of Allegiance
Members present
Discuss and Act upon an Emergency Open Fire Ban Ordinance.
Adjournment
1November 1, 2024
2November 2, 2024
3November 3, 2024
Cultural Commission
– November 4, 2024
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 4, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of October 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
Correspondence – Bachetti
Treasurer’s Report – T. Schmidt
Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
Old Business
Update: Open Mics, Sat., October 12 – T. Simoes
Update: Piedmont bench painting by Scouts – A. Levesque
Update: 2025 Outdoor Concert Series Venues - A. Levesque
Update: 2025 Piedmont Coffeehouse, Jan., Feb., March - A. Levesque, T. Simoes
Scout Donation for floor painting – A. Levesque
Update 2024 Holiday Festival – A. Levesque
New potential member (Terry Titus) & volunteer member (Ramona Ferreira)
New Business
Discussion and approval of 2025 SCC meeting schedule
Adjournment - next regular meeting, Mon, Dec. 9, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
Presidential Election
– November 5, 2024
Conservation Comm- CANCELED
– November 6, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
MEETING CANCELED
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 4, 2024.
EPAC
– November 7, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
November 7, 2024
8:00 AM
Fire Station
Call to Order
Members Present
Old Business
Sanitarian
Social Services
Police
Fire
DPW
Schools
CERT
New Business
General Discussion
Approval of Minutes: September minutes, no October meeting
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: None
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION: None
PENDING BUSINESS
Overview of the Affordable Housing Plan and to take Public Comment. Tim Keeney and Bradley Pellissier
Board of Selectmen to adopt the Affordable Housing Plan.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on the proposed contract amendment for Collier’s Project leaders and authorize the First Selectman to sign the contract amendment. Charles Warrington
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Settlement agreement between the Town of Somers and Kevin Koropatkin and authorize the First Selectman to sign the agreement. Matthew Cox
Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Release of Claim of Kevin Koropatkin. Matthew Cox
Public Works Staffing Request – Request to hire Luke Bolduc for the Fulltime Highway Maintainer position, with an hourly rate of $23.60 and a start date of November 18, 2024. Todd Rolland
Approval of the proposed 2025 Regular Board of Selectmen meeting schedule.
Approval of the proposed 2025 Holiday Schedule.
Approval of Minutes of October 17, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from October 17, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of October 31, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from October 31, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Town Meeting
– November 7, 2024
Legal Notice
Special Town Meeting
Town of Somers
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Town Hall Auditorium
A Special Town Meeting will be held at the Somers Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT. on Thursday, November 7, Beginning at 7:00 PM.
1. Elect a moderator
2. Vote on an appropriation of $43,141.02 from the General Fund Reserves to fund the Separation Benefits Payout for retiring employees.
3. Vote on an appropriation of $70,939.00 from the General Fund Reserves to fund the Assistant Building Official Salary for FY2025.
4. Adjournment
Dated at Somers, CT, 23rd of October
Board of Selectmen
Tim Keeney, First Selectman
Bill Meier, Selectman
Bob Schmidt, Selectman
Publication Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
8November 8, 2024
Veterans Coffee House
– November 9, 2024
10November 10, 2024
Veterans Day - Offices Closed
N/A November 11, 2024
BOE- Curr Comm
– November 11, 2024
November11,2024
5:00-7:00pm
BOE Chambers
Agenda
ApprovalofSeptember9,2024Mins.
New Course Proposals for MBA
New Course Proposals for SHS
SHS Course Selection Updates
Please note the following people will join the committee for this meeting:
● Jaime Rechenberg (SHS Principal)
● Margot Martello (MBA Principal)
● Tim Percoski (6-12 STEM Instructional Leader)
● Caitlin Homan (6-12 Humanities Instructional Leader)
Zoning Commission
– November 11, 2024
Board of Education
– November 11, 2024
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Recognition of Robert Sigafose
Dr. Galloway to recognize Robert Sigafose, previous Mabelle B. Avery Middle School crossing
guard and current volunteer hall monitor. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the October 28, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the October 28, 2024 Board meeting. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Introduction of Dr. Michael Dietter, MBA Assistant Principal
Dr. Galloway will introduce Dr. Michael Dietter, MBA Assistant Principal, to the Board.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
4. Superintendent Goals
Dr. Galloway will present his goals to the Board. 6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of November 11, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of November 11, 2024.
2. Leave of Absence
Heather Benoit, Grade 1 Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately January 27, 2025
through the end of the school year. 8. OLD BUSINESS
1. CIP Projects
The Board to approve proposed CIP projects to move to CIP. 9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Investment Policy Statement
The Board to review and approve the revised Investment Policy Statement. Board Member, Mike
Briggs, will be able to speak about this from a Planning/Finance Committee perspective. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building 11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF 12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT
WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads
WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges
Correspondence/Audience Participation - 50 Hall Hill Road – Meeting Dates
2025 – Memo to Building and Land Use Departments
9. Bills/Transfers
10. Adjournment
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Youth Services Advisory
– November 13, 2024
Somers Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board
Agenda
November 13, 2024 – 3:30 pm
Meeting Room at Somers Public Library
Call to Order
Review and Approval of Minutes from September 10
Financial Update
Youth Service Bureau grant, approved
Program Updates and Next Steps
Welcome Jen Griger, Youth Services Coordinator
Youth Service Bureau
Drug Free Communities
Teen Center
Youth Leadership Council
Holiday Happenings
Community Needs Assessment on Mental Heatlh
New Business
Meeting schedule for 2025
Agenda priorities for 2025
Adjourn
Next Meeting March 12, 2025
3:30 p.m. – Kibbe Fuller Classroom
Future Meetings - DRAFT
March 12, 2025
May 14, 2025
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025
Zoning Commission - Special Meeting
November 13, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #24-005: Hugh’s Mechanical Equipment, LLC, 357 Billings Road, Somers, seeking site plan approval per Sections 214-4.3.C.2 and 214-4.3.C.3 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, to construct two 6,000 square foot industrial buildings for use as a Contractor’s Yard and general industrial, in the Industrial Zone.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #24-005: Hugh’s Mechanical Equipment, LLC, 357 Billings Road, Somers, seeking site plan approval per Sections 214-4.3.C.2 and 214-4.3.C.3 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, to construct two 6,000 square foot industrial buildings for use as a Contractor’s Yard and general industrial, in the Industrial Zone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 7, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Cemetery Committee
– November 13, 2024
SOMERS CEMETERY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2024
1. Call to order:
2. Members present: Note retirement of David Morgan.
3. Public comment:
4.Vote to approve minutes from July 2024 (meeting scheduled for September 11
2024- no quorum, published agenda incorporated into tonight's meeting)
5. Committee reports:
a. Finance:
1. Monthly & quarterly reports - including Morgan Stanley updat
2. Progress on Irrevocable Trust (date of meeting with vendors for committee to attend)
3. Landscape Architect contact by Finance for discussion of scope of project.
a. Update on use of G&W. Possible approval under new business.
b. Sexton - Jeff Buckley
c. Landscaping, w / Fall Clean up report-John Guzie Could there be a need of secondary pick up after Thanksgiving and before Wreaths Across America?
d. DPW- Mountain Tree work (invoice due for New West work)
6. Old Business:
a. Concern form(s): Report on resolutions.
b. Digital Data program update: 1. soft launch timing 2. Use by finance office and committee only until approved by committee for public use.•Consider zoom meeting with vendor to discuss public access vs office and committee access.
c. Report on raising of foot stones/ government flat to the ground stones.
d. Report from 8. Wissinger on his request to consider an irrigation system for Center Cemetery.
7. New Business:
a. New concern forms:
1. Resident expressed concern to DPW about leaves from North Cemetery -reported by T. Rolland to finance office (Danielle
Urban). Consider age of the cemetery, length of ownership of the personal property. What changed?
b. Committee members to attend Trust vendor meeting:
c. Vote to continue or table discussion of irrigation system.
d. 2025 meeting calendar proposed dates. (Second Wednesday of the odd months.)
e.Veteran's Wreaths Across America program:
Saturday, December 14, 2024 Noon, Center Cemetery Please attend. Should there be a second "sweep" of the grounds by landscaping the week before to remove any additional decorations from Halloween & Thanksgiving? Motion & vote to approve.
f.Approval of using G&W as the landscape architect for expansion of Center.
g.Adjournment:
Next meeting: January 8, 2025
CIP Committee - CANCELLED
– November 14, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, November 14, 2024
4:00 pm
CANCELLED
Planning Commission
– November 14, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER:
NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning referral: Application #24-005: Hugh’s Mechanical Equipment, LLC, 357 Billings Road, Somers, seeking site plan approval per Sections 214-4.3.C.2 and 214-4.3.C.3 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, to construct two 6,000 square foot industrial buildings for use as a Contractor’s Yard and general industrial, in the Industrial Zone.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Somers Affordable Housing Plan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 9, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
BOE-Policy Comm
– November 14, 2024
S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S
1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748
Somers Board of Education
Anne Kirkpatrick, Chair
Policy Committee Agenda
November 14, 2024
7:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/cjt-jbyc-qby
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 513-472-1008 PIN: 240 301 016#
Review:
4000.1 Title IX
Next meeting: 11/25/24 - 6 p.m.
15November 15, 2024
16November 16, 2024
17November 17, 2024
Open Space and Trails- CANCELED
– November 18, 2024
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 18th, 6:30 pm
Town Hall
Meeting is CANCELED
A. Call to order.
B. Members present.
C. Audience.
D. Approval of prior meeting minutes (09/16/2024).
E. Correspondence.
a. North/South Forest trails need attention.
F. Old Business:
a. Trail Maintenance.
G. New Business:
H. Opportunity to add agenda items.
I. Next Meeting is April 21st, 2025.
J. Adjournment.
Side Walk Ad Hoc Committee
– November 19, 2024
Library Board
– November 19, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room
Agenda:
1. First Audience to Citizens – John Ruocco (Asset Management Associates)
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date Financial Report
6. Committees
a. FOL – Jack Kertenis
7. Old Business
a. Pavilion
b. Blake Room A/V Equipment Upgrade
8. New Business
a. Adding additional cameras to the library
b. 2025 Holiday schedule
c. Staff & volunteer holiday gifts
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Board of Finance - CANCELLED
– November 19, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:00pm
CANCELLED
Housing Authority
– November 20, 2024
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting November 20, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order
Attendance
Discussion with individual residents
Old Business
Management of Property
Apartment Rental – Update
Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
Review Financial Condition
Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
Phase I partnership transition
Trail proposal from Connecticut Land Trust
Other
New Business
Review Housing Authority organization chart
Adopt meeting schedule for 2025
Other
Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024
Resident Questions/Concerns
Adjournment
EDC
– November 20, 2024
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda for November 20, 2014
Town Hall 6-7 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Review and approve minutes
3. Correspondence - Melissa Zelek
4. Old Business
a. Business of the Month - November
b. Business of the Month - December
c. Further discussion of goals and plans
5. New Business
a. Budget proposals
6. Business Issues
7. Adjourn
CIP - Special Meeting
– November 21, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, November 21, 2024
4:00 pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Presentation of Board of Selectmen Approved FY2026 CIP Projects
Presentation of Board of Education Approved FY2026 CIP Projects
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: None
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION: None
PENDING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Public Works Staffing Request- Request to hire Ryan Wilson for the Seasonal on-call Plow operator with an hourly salary of $25.00 and a start date of December 2, 2024. Todd Rolland
Accept Resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Cody Lemire with an effective date of November 30, 2024.
Accept Resignation of Emergency Management Director Anne Cournoyer with an effective date of November 29, 2024.
Appointment of Interim Emergency Management Director Todd Rolland.
Approval of Minutes of November 7, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from November 7, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
