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)
2
8
12
16
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
30October 30, 2024●●(2 events)
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
31October 31, 2024●●(2 events)
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
4November 4, 2024●(1 event)
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
5November 5, 2024●(1 event)
Presidential Election
– November 5, 2024
6November 6, 2024●(1 event)
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.
7November 7, 2024●●(3 events)
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
Adjournment
Next meeting December 5, 2024
Board of Selectmen
– November 7, 2024
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
9November 9, 2024●(1 event)
Veterans Coffee House
– November 9, 2024
10November 10, 2024
11November 11, 2024●●(3 events)
Veterans Day – Offices Closed
N/A November 11, 2024
Zoning Commission
– November 11, 2024
Board of Education
– November 11, 2024
12November 12, 2024●●(3 events)
Senior Advisory
– November 12, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
AGENDA
November 12 – 1pm to 2pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
Call to Order (Matthew)
Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
Review of Minutes from September 10 (Ailene)
Old Business
None
New Business
Call for Secretary/Recorder
Senior Center Update (Donna)
Social and Senior Services Update (Annette)
Announcements/Other (All)
Adjournment
Next Meeting
January 14, 1 to 2pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
– November 12, 2024
WPCA
– November 12, 2024
13November 13, 2024●●(3 events)
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.