Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:00PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfx-xegt-hyz
Or dial: (US) +1 786-701-6910 PIN: 276 115 130#
Agenda
1. Project Update & Next Steps
2. Other Business
3. Building Committee Meeting – Next scheduled meeting is April 15, 2025 (April Break)
1April 1, 2025●●(3 events)
BOE-HVAC
– March 31, 2025 – April 1, 2025
Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:00PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfx-xegt-hyz
Or dial: (US) +1 786-701-6910 PIN: 276 115 130#
Agenda
1. Project Update & Next Steps
2. Other Business
3. Building Committee Meeting – Next scheduled meeting is April 15, 2025 (April Break)
ZBA Special meeting
April 1, 2025
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.,
Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING – DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
ZBA25-001: Nicholas Turnberg, 183 King Road, Somers, appeal of cease and desist order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer; for commercial operation/vehicles and Earthwork.
ADJOURNMENT
WPCA
– April 1, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
4-1-25
7:00 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
Agenda
I. Minutes (3/4/25 – Regular Meeting Minutes)
II. WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson
III. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
IV. WPCA 2024-2025 Budget – Reporting and Balance
V. WPCA 2025-2026 Budget
VI. WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
2April 2, 2025●(1 event)
Conservation Comm
– April 2, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025
7:00 PM TOWN HALL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. SHOW CAUSE HEARING – ORDER TO CEASE VIOLATION (continued). 183
King Road. Regulated activity within 100 feet of a wetland or watercourse. Nicholas
Turnberg.
2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #815: 127 Egypt Road. Installation of 975
KW AC Solar Farm in the Upland Review Area. VCP Somers LF, LLC.
III. NEW BUSINESS
None
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: March 5, 2025
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
3April 3, 2025●●(5 events)
EPAC
– April 3, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
April 3, 2025
8:00 AM at the Fire Station
1. Call to Order 2. Members’ Present 3. Old Business
a. Sanitarian
b. Human Services
c. Police
d. Fire
e. DPW
f. Schools
g. CERT 4. New Business
a. General Discussion 5. Approval of November Meeting Minutes 6. The next meeting is on May 1, 2025 7. Adjournment
Cemetery Committe – Special Meeting
– April 3, 2025
Special Board of Selectmen meeting 4pm
– April 3, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 4:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Comment:
“EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of Legal Opinion pursuant to CGS Section 1-210 (b) (10), on Capital Improvements to School Facilities “
Resignation Dan Thayer Zoning Board of Appeals effective immediately.
Appointment of Shawn Curtis to fill the vacancy by Dan Thayer on Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring on 12/22/2026
Appointment of Shawn Curtis to the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/2028.
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Request to hire a Seasonal Sports Coordinator Intern, Laura Morton, with an hourly rate of $20 and a start date of May 5th, 2025. Maureen Parsell
Seasonal Intern Job Description Approval: Request Approval of the Sports Coordinator Intern Job Description. Maureen Parsell
Request to obtain Music Licenses with the following Organizations:
(ASCAP) American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers – annual fee $445.00
(BMI) Broadcast Music, INC. – Annual Fee $446.00
(SESAC) Society of European Stage Authors and Composers – Annual Fee $610.00
And Authorize the First Selectmen to sign the License Agreements. Maureen Parsell
Request to reinstate Kyle Young with his hire date of 7/18/22 as the Public Works Maintainer effective April 21, 2025, with an hourly rate of $24.02. Todd Rolland
Approval of Minutes of March 20, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from March 20, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Selectmen Board Of 6pm Meeting Cancelled
– April 3, 2025
4April 4, 2025
5April 5, 2025
6April 6, 2025
7April 7, 2025●(1 event)
Zoning Commission
– April 7, 2025
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #25-004: Hugh Haun, Hugh’s Mechanical Equipment, LLC, 357 Billings Road, Somers, seeking a Site Plan modification to construct one 12,000 square foot building where two 6,000 square foot buildings were previously approved, in the Industrial Zone.
Application #25-002: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Special Use Permit per section 214-8.4 Earthwork Regulations to excavate topsoil and gravel from both 375 Billings Road and the rear portion of 265 Field Road to lower the elevation and combine parcels for existing building and storage facility, in the Industrial Zone.
Application #25-003: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Site Plan modification per section 214-4.3.C.1 to allow for the exterior storage/warehousing of larger vehicles associated with the primary use at 265 Field Road, in the Industrial Zone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 24, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
8April 8, 2025●●(2 events)
Senior Advisory
– April 8, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS AGENDA
April 8, 2025 – 1pm to 2pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
• Call to Order (Matthew)
• Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
• Review of Minutes of March 11 (Matthew)
• Old Business
None
• New Business
o Senior Center Update (Donna)
o Social and Senior Services Update (Annette)
o Announcements/Other (All)
• Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
May 13, 1-2pm
June 10, 1-2pm
Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled
– April 8, 2025
**APRIL 8, 2025 MEETING CANCELLED **
The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the
Discussion – Recommendation from the Board of Selectmen:
Shall the Board of Selectmen appoint a Town Administrator who reports to them and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town?
Resolution regarding Recommendation #2 – Shall the Board of Selectmen appoint a Town Administrator who reports to them and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town?
Discussion – Recommendation from the Board of Selectmen:
Shall the Zoning and Planning Boards be combined as a single appointed body?
Presentation & Discussion with Jennifer L. Roy, Assistant Director of Land Use/Zoning Enforcement Officer, Brad Pellessier, Planning Commission Chair, and Jim Formica, Zoning Commission Chair
Discussion – Commission Members
Discussion – Other recommendations submitted to the Charter Revision Commission Members (Wednesday, April 23rd with Dave Marti regarding terms)
Discussion – Recommendations from the Charter Revision Commission Members (Wednesday, April 23rd)
Commission Member Comments
Adjournment
Next Meeting – Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
10April 10, 2025●●(2 events)
The Town Hall will be closed from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on April 10th in order to conduct a staff training session.
– April 10, 2025
Planning Commission
April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
ALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning referral
Application #25-002: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Special Use Permit per section 214-8.4 Earthwork Regulations to excavate topsoil and gravel from both 375 Billings Road and the rear portion of 265 Field Road to lower the elevation and combine parcels for existing building and storage facility, in the Industrial Zone.
Application #25-003: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Site Plan modification per section 214-4.3.C.1 to allow for the exterior storage/warehousing of larger vehicles associated with the primary use at 265 Field Road, in the Industrial Zone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 27, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
11April 11, 2025
12April 12, 2025
13April 13, 2025
14April 14, 2025●(1 event)
Cultural Commission
– April 14, 2025
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 14, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of March 10, 2025 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 on 2025 Sponsor Campaign – T. Simoes
2025 Photography Show – Bachetti and N. Connell bring your schedules for sitting times
Licensing status – T Simoes
New Business
To be discussed at May Meeting – 2026 Black History Month – G. Genece, T. Titus, A. Levesque
To be discussed at May Meeting – Discussion on AC for Piedmont
Scholarship application review and rewarding
Adjournment – Next regular meeting, May 12, 2025, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
15April 15, 2025●●(2 events)
Library Board- CANCELED
– April 15, 2025
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, April 15, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room
Agenda: Meeting cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
New date: April 22, 2024.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
16April 16, 2025●(1 event)
Housing Authority
– April 16, 2025
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting April 16, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Discussion with individual residents
4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.2. Phase I partnership transition
4.3. Review of policies pertaining to tenant-owned appliances
4.4. Other
5. New Business
5.1. Other
6. Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. Adjournment
Discussion Regarding School Building Committee. Board of Selectmen/Town Attorney
Library Gazebo Presentation. Bob Socha/Joanne Nichting
Recreation and Leisure Staffing Request: Request to hire Darlene McCray as a Part time Senior Center Coordinator at an hourly rate of $18 with a start date of April 21st. Maureen Parsell
Authorize the First Selectman to execute an employment agreement pertaining to a six-month extension for Chief David Lenart. This extension will allow Chief Lenart the necessary time to secure suitable housing in Somers.
Authorize the First Selectman to proceed with the execution of Brian Wissinger’s employment contract, which includes the proposed salary increases specified in the employment agreement.
Approval of Minutes of April 3, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from April 3, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
18April 18, 2025●(1 event)
Good Friday-Offices Closed
N/A April 18, 2025
19April 19, 2025
20April 20, 2025
21April 21, 2025●●(4 events)
BOE- Plan/Fin
N/A April 21, 2025
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: April 21, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Virtual: Meeting ID – meet.google.com/pbm-vibo-jaf
Phone – (US) +1 978-381-4154 PIN: 367 958 529#
1. Quarter 3 FY25 Budget Transfers
BOE-Special
– April 21, 2025
Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, April 21, 2025 6:00 PM
1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
Virtual Meeting
Meeting ID: meet.google.com/pbm-vibo-jaf
Phone: (US)+1 978-381-4154 PIN: 367 958 529#
“The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.”
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget report.
3. 24-25 QUARTER 3 TRANSFER REQUEST
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the 24-25 Quarter 3 transfer
request.
4. NON-RENEWAL NOTICES
In my capacity as Superintendent of Schools, I recommend that the Board of Education nonrenew the
teaching contracts of:
Salina Burgess
Timothy Foster-Kibbler
Alexis Harrington
Teresa Hicking
Caitlin Hoffman
Christine Kelly
Allison Lemieux
Alexandra Marino
Allison Maynard
Christopher Mroczko
Cassandra Myers
Gianna Perella
Gina Rock
Alyse Roe
Shannon Rooney
Ashley Scibelli
Courtney Suttle
Megan Truncellito
Morgan Watson
Amy West
Adria Woods
Rebecca Wright
Nicole Yacteen
at the end of the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the provision of Connecticut General
Statutes Section 10-151, and that the Board authorize me to furnish written notice of the action.
I am making this recommendation for the following reason of which I view to be a sufficient basis for
the recommended action: — budgetary implications for the 2025-2026 school year
You should know that each teacher previously stated has been advised that I intended to make this
recommendation. If the Board takes action, each teacher has the right under Connecticut General
Statutes Section 10-151 to request the reasons for the Board’s action to nonrenew his/her contract of
employment.
I also recommend that I be authorized and instructed to communicate notice of this action in writing to
the affected teachers and to respond for the Board to any appropriate requests that may be forthcoming
from each teacher or his/her representatives as provided in the Teacher Tenure Law.
5. ADJOURNMENT
BOE-Policy Comm
– April 21, 2025
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
April 21, 2025 – 6:15 p.m.
Virtual
Meeting ID – meet.google.com/pbm-vibo-jaf
Phone – (US)+1 978-381-4154 PIN: 367 958 529#
Approve minutes of March 24, 2025
Review:
5111.3
5142
0521.3
2151
Future meeting:
4000.1/4200.1/5145.4
Protection of Undocumented Students
School Safety
Institutional Neutrality
Hiring School Administrators
Sexual Harassment/Title
Next meeting: August 19 at 6:00 pm?
Open Space
– April 21, 2025
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 21st, 6:30 pm
Town Hall
Lower Level Conference Room
A. Call to order.
B. Members present.
C. Audience.
D. Approval of prior meeting minutes (09/16/2024).
E. Correspondence.
a. Boy Scouts had their annual crossing-over ceremony on April 19th in the Aya Po
amphitheater.
b. North/South Forest trails need attention.
F. Old Business:
a. Trail Maintenance.
G. New Business:
a.
H. Opportunity to add agenda items.
I. Our next Meeting is on May 19th, 2025.
J. Adjournment
22April 22, 2025●●(5 events)
SHINE
– April 22, 2025
SHINE Meeting Agenda
April 22, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room, Somers Public Library
• Call to Order
• Welcome and Introductions
• Review and Approval of Minutes of February 25, 2025
• Prevention Program Updates
o DFC Update
o State Opioid Recovery Grant update – partnership with Johnson Memorial Hospital
o Opioid Settlement Funds – proposed collaboration with Somers Fire Department
o Youth Service Bureau Update
• Old Business
o Biennial Youth Voices Count Survey
• Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
o Discuss date change for scheduled meeting on May 27 (day after Memorial Day)
• Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
April 22, 2025
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
Library Board-SPECIAL
– April 22, 2025
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Special Meeting due to scheduling conflicts cancellation of previous meeting
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room Agenda:
1. First Audience to Citizens –
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date Financial Report
6. Committees
7. Old Business
a. Pavilion update – Robert Socha
b. Friends of the Library appreciation
c. Furniture – Discuss quotes received
8. New Business
a. Close for Bowers Tournament – May 31, 2025
b. DPW appreciation
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Board of Finance – CANCELLED
– April 22, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
CANCELLED
Board of Finance Public Hearing
– April 22, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Somers
Board of Finance
Budget Public Hearing
The Town of Somers Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00pm at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium. The 2025-26 Proposed Annual Budget will be considered at the time. Interested individuals are requested to attend.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 3rd day of April 2025.
Board of Finance
Michael Parker, Chairman
Board of Finance Special Meeting
– April 22, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Immediately Following the Closing of the Public Hearing
Call to Order
Members Present
FY2026 Budget Discussion and Vote to Recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the FY2026 Budget be Adopted
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
Finance Department Update
Approval of Minutes
3/27/2025 Special BOF Minutes
Adjournment
This meeting is also being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.
Discussion – Other recommendations submitted to the Charter Revision Commission
Dave Marti, Somers Town Clerk
Board of Selectman and Registrar of Voters change terms from 2 years to 4 years
When an elected member of a board or commission resigns, the person appointed to fill the vacancy is to end of the term versus until the next election
Civil Preparedness Changes submitted by Todd Rolland regarding section 5-18 Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council
Dave McCaffrey – Recommendation regarding the Veterans Affairs Department (May 7th Meeting)
Discussion – Recommendations from the Charter Revision Commission Members
Commission Member Comments
Adjournment
Next Meeting – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
CERT
– April 23, 2025
24April 24, 2025
25April 25, 2025
26April 26, 2025●(1 event)
Veteran’s Coffeehouse
– April 26, 2025
27April 27, 2025
28April 28, 2025●●(2 events)
BOE- Curriculum
– April 28, 2025
Somers Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting
April 28, 2025
6:00-7:00 pm
SHS Main Office Conference Room
Agenda
Approval of Minutes from February 10, 2025
Discussion of the SPS Math Leadership Team
Board of Ed
– April 28, 2025
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, April 28, 2025 7:00 PM
Somers High School Auditorium, 5 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. CAS Award for Elementary School of the Year
Ms. Tiffany Caouette, Assistant Executive Director of CAS, will present the award for CAS 2025
Elementary School of the Year to Mrs. Melissa Mucci, SES Principal, and Mr. Michael
McDonnell, SES Assistant Principal.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the March 24, 2025 BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the March 24, 2025 Board meeting.
2. Approval of the April 21, 2025 Special BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special BOE meeting on April 21, 2025.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. SHS Student Representatives
Emma Cicciarella and Carolyn Castonguay will update the Board on recent Somers High School
events.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of April 14, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 14, 2025.
2. Warrant of April 28, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 28, 2025.
3. Retirements
• John Bishop, MBA Monitor, will be retiring at the end of the school year.
• Laurie Somma, SHS Special Education Teacher, will be retiring effective August 1, 2025 after 10 years
of service at SPS.
4. Resignation
• Dawn Ducharme, Coordinator of Pupil Services, will be resigning effective June 30, 2025.
5. Leave of Absence
Gabriela Frantzen, Grade 3 Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately October 7,
2025, through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting DBS Code 5118.2 – Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum (next meeting 5/12/25 6 p.m., 6/9/25 5:30 p.m.)
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
The Town of Somers is launching a community-wide mental health needs assessment, and your input is essential.
We’re working with longtime resident Vinny Hollister of Propel-2 LLC, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and consultant specializing in community mental health initiatives to lead this important initiative.
We’re conducting anonymous online surveys to better understand the mental health needs of adults in our town:
