Calendar

Events in August 2023

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July 30, 2023
July 31, 2023
August 1, 2023(1 event)

WPCA

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August 1, 2023

TOWN OF SOMERS

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

600 MAIN ST.

SOMERS, CT 06071

PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

8-1-23

7:00 pm

Lower Level Meeting Room 

Agenda

Public Hearing Sewer User Rates

 

  1. Call to Order – Reading of the Public Hearing
  1. Public Hearing – Sewer User Rates for 2023-2024
  1. Close Public Hearing

Agenda

  1. Minutes (7/11/23 Regular Meeting Minutes)

  2. WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson

  3. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding

  4. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balance – Sewer Rates

  5. WPCA Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees

  6. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change

  7. Correspondence/Audience Participation

  8. Bills/Transfers

  9. AdjournmentJoin Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89016844248?pwd=SUx6R2dJK3cyWjlwaXlTOFhWTzVadz09

    Meeting ID: 890 1684 4248
    Passcode: 203536

     

    Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
August 2, 2023(1 event)

Conservation Commission

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August 2, 2023

August 3, 2023(2 events)

EPAC

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August 3, 2023

TOWN OF SOMERS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

 

Thursday, August 3, 2023

8:00 AM

Fire Station

 

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. Members Present

 

  1. Old Business
    1. Sanitarian
    2. Social Services
    3. Police
    4. Fire
    5. DPW
    6. Schools
    7. CERT

 

  1. New Business

 

  1. General Discussion

 

  1. Approval of Minutes: July 6, 2023

 

  1. Adjournment

Selectmen Board Of

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August 3, 2023

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Town Hall Auditorium

MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

 

  • CALL TO ORDER
    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    1. Public Comment:
  • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

 

  • CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
      1. Accept the resignation of Ray Wolters from the Economic Development Commission.
      2. Appoint Melissa Zelek as a full member of the Economic Development Commission to fill the vacancy with a term expiring 12.22.23.

Melissa is a business owner in Somers. She owns and operates Vintage Furniture Refinishing on Maple Street in the old Mill building. She has taken an active interest in the EDC and expressed a desire to help businesses grow in Town.

 

  • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
  • FINANCE
  1. Transfers and Appropriations
  2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
  3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments

 

  • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION
  • PENDING BUSINESS

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Staffing Request for Land Use Department – Request to hire Mary Mitta Per Diem with an hourly rate of $25.00, not exceeding 20 hours per week. – Todd Rolland

 

  1. Separation Payout Request – Request to pay out the remaining sick and vacation time for Cecelia Becker at her determined hourly $31.30/hour, based on her retirement date 8/1/23, in the amount of $2,644.85. Brian Wissinger

 

  • APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes of July 20, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from July 20, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
August 4, 2023
August 5, 2023
August 6, 2023
August 7, 2023(3 events)

BOE- Special Meeting

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August 7, 2023

Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, August 7, 2023 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
“The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational
community.”

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. BOARD TO APPROVE MBA SPANISH TEACHER
The Board to review and approve the hiring of Pamela Estes, Grade 7 and Grade 8
Spanish Teacher at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School per DBS Code 4112.8/4212.8 –
Nepotism; Husband/Wife Employment

Recreation Commission

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August 7, 2023

 

SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION

Meeting Agenda August 7th, 2023

7:00 PM

Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

 

 

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. Members Present

 

  • Audience

 

  1. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 6/5/2023

 

  1. Recreation Report

 

  1. Parks Report

 

  • New Business
    • General Discussion
    • Fall Sports

 

  • Correspondence

 

  1. Opportunity to add agenda items

 

  1. Next Meeting – September 11th
  2. Adjournment

BOE- Policy Committee

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August 7, 2023

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, Chairman
Policy Committee Agenda
August 7, 2023
7:15 pm
Approve minutes of June 29, 2023
Review:
1. Discuss Job Description Supt. of Schools
2. Discuss possible evaluation format for Supt.
3. 6172.1 Gifted & Talented Students Program (mandated policy)
4. 7230.2 Indoor Air quality in schools (revised recommended policy)
5. 5125 Student Records/Confidentiality (mandated policy)
6. 6162.51. Survey of Students (mandated policy)
7. 1230 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs (new policy)
Next meeting: TBD
August 8, 2023(1 event)

Zoning Board of Appeals

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August 8, 2023

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – 7:00 P.M.,

Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING:

  1. ZBA23-005 – 120 Watchaug Road LLC, 120 Watchaug Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s denial of application to construct a 76’ x 120’/ approx.. 9000 square foot utility building replacing an approx.. 3500 square foot demolished utility building.

PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:

  1. ZBA23-005 – 120 Watchaug Road LLC, 120 Watchaug Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s denial of application

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 27, 2023

ADJOURNMENT

 
August 9, 2023
August 10, 2023(1 event)

Planning Commission-CANCELLED

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August 10, 2023

TOWN OF SOMERS

PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

***AUGUST 10, 2023 REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED***

The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2023

 

 

 

Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Office (860)763-8220.
August 11, 2023
August 12, 2023
August 13, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 15, 2023(1 event)

Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee – CANCELLED

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August 15, 2023

***AUGUST 15, 2023 REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED***
August 16, 2023(1 event)

Housing Authority- CANCELED

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August 16, 2023

Housing Authority of the Town of Somers

Meeting August 16 19, 2023 – 1:00 p.m.

71 Battle Street

Meeting Agenda

 

 

The regularly scheduled meeting for August is cancelled
August 17, 2023(1 event)

Selectmen Board Of

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August 17, 2023

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Town Hall Auditorium

MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

  • CALL TO ORDER
    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    1. Public Comment:
  • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN
  • CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:

 OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

  • FINANCE
  1. Transfers and Appropriations
  2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
  3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments
  • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION
  • PENDING BUSINESS
  • NEW BUSINESS
  1.  Request the Town of Somers to be the Fiscal Sponsor for the Union Agricultural Society (Four Town Fair Association) to apply for the Hartford Foundation Funds. Ann Marie Logan

 

  1. Accept the Resignation of Michael Bahler, Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic, with an effective date of July 19, 2023.

 

  1. Provide an update on the Human Resources Position and Employee Handbook. Kim LaFleur

 

  1. Local Traffic Authority Requests: Trooper Justin Pruess and Kim Littig
    1. 11th Annual Law Enforcement Ride-to-Remember, Saturday, September 9, 2023, 12 pm.
    2. Hartford County 4 H Road Race, Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 9:00 am –10:00 am.
    3. Great Escape Road Race 5K Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 7:55 am– 9:00 am

 

  1. Extra Duty Police Officer Rate Increases Request – Trooper Justin Pruess and Kim Littig

 

  1. Request to apply for Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) Grant for the Fire Department Roof Replacement and Authorize the First Selectman to execute all documents to apply for funding. Todd Rolland

 

  1. Senior Center Staffing Request – Request to Hire Mary-Ellen Matarazzo for the Part-time Senior Center Program Coordinator position with an hourly rate of $18.00 and a start date of August 28, 2023. Maureen Parsell

 

  1. Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant Update – Matthew Cox

 

  1. Request to enter a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Somers and Operation Fuel, Inc., and Authorize the First Selectman to sign the agreement. Operation Fuel provides energy assistance for residents. Matthew Cox

 

  1. Library Staff Reorganization Proposal – Joanne Nichting
    1. Request Approval for the Adult Services Coordinator Job Description.

 

  1. Request to Place Allison Rief in the Adult Service Coordinator Position

effective August 27, 2023, with an annual salary of $47,500.

 

  1. Request Approval of Library Assistant Job Description.

 

  1. Request to Place Cheyenne West in the Library Assistant Full-time position

effective August 27, 2023, with an annual salary of 41,860.

 

  1. Request Approval of Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Job description.

 

  1. Request to Place Marie Stromwall in the Youth Services Librarian/Assistant

Director position effective August 27, 2023, with an annual salary of $69,500.

 

  1. Approval of Lease Agreement Document from TD Bank for a 2023 Ford F250 and a 2024 Freightliner 114SD Dump truck with plow and Authorize the First Selectmen to sign all associated documents– Brian Wissinger

 

  1. Approval of Escrow Account Agreement from TD Bank for a 2023 Ford F250 and a 2024 Freightliner 114SD Dump truck with plow and Authorize the First Selectman to sign all associated documents – Brian Wissinger

 

  1. Proposed Recipient and Discussion of the Robert B. Percoski Community Service Award. Tim Keeney

 

  1. Proposed Recipient and Discussion of the Adolph P. Anderson Quality Employee Award. Tim Keeney

 

  • APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Approval of Minutes of August 3, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from August 3, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
August 18, 2023
August 19, 2023
August 20, 2023
August 21, 2023(4 events)

Blood Drive

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August 21, 2023

BOE-Planning/Finance

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August 21, 2023

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: 08/21/2023
Time: 5:00pm
Agenda Items:
1. FY23 Budget Transfers (DBS 3160)
2. FY24 Budget Adjustment (DBS 3112 Admin Reg)

Zoning Commission Special meeting


August 21, 2023

Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00pm  

Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC HEARING:

  1. Application #23-003: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use permit and Site Plan; for operation of farm winery, amending the conditions of approval:

#3 regarding parking, increasing the number of parking spaces 195,

#4 allow food trucks,

#5 outdoor amplified music and

#6 pop-up tents maximum size of 12’ x 12’; and

allow an 8’ x 40’ storage container at the rear of the Sugar House.

DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

  1. Application #23-003: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use permit and Site Plan; for operation of farm winery, amending the conditions of approval site plan.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office (860) 763-8220, during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.

BOE-Policy

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August 21, 2023

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, Chairman
Policy Committee Agenda
August 21, 2023
7:00 pm
Approve minutes of August 7, 2023
Review:
1. Job Description Supt. of Schools
2. Evaluation format for Supt.
3. 5145.511 Sexual Abuse Prevention (mandated policy)
4. 5141.4 Reporting Child Abuse (mandated policy)
5. 5125 Student Records/Confidentiality (mandated policy)
6. 1230 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs (new policy)
Next meeting: TBD
August 22, 2023
August 23, 2023
August 24, 2023(1 event)

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 4pm – Meeting Canceled

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August 24, 2023

 

 
August 25, 2023
August 26, 2023(1 event)

Veterans Coffee House

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August 26, 2023

Veterans Coffee House

Auditorium Town Hall

8:30 am to 11 am
August 27, 2023
August 28, 2023(1 event)

Board of Education

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August 28, 2023

Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, August 28, 2023 7:00 PM

Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
    1. Board to Acknowledge Tyler Dubuc

The Board to recognize Tyler Dubuc, Somers High School Senior, for his participation and leadership in the American Legion State Police Youth Week. SRO, Craig Jones, will be present to speak about the program.

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  2. Approval of the July 10, 2023 BOE Meeting Minutes 3

The Board to review and approve the minutes from the July I 0, 2023 BOE meeting.

  1. Approval of the August 7, 2023 Special BOE Meeting Minutes 7

The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special BOE Meeting on August 7, 2023.

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
  2. Superintendent Update
  3. Student Activity Account Report 8

Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will discuss the Student Activity Account Report.

  1. FY 23-24 Budget Adjustment

Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will present the FY 23-24 budget adjustment and will answer questions.

  1. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
  2. CONSENT AGENDA
  3. Warrant of July 21, 2023 /                                                                                  10

The   Board to review and consent to the warrant of July 21, 2023.

  1. Warrant of August 7, 2023 12

The Board to review and consent to the warrant of August 7, 2023.

  1. Warrant of August 14, 2023 20

The Board to review and consent to the warrant of August 14, 2023.

  1. Warrant of August 18, 2023 25

The Board to review and consent to the warrant of August 18, 2023.

  1. Warrant of August 28, 2023 26

The Board to review and consent to the warrant of August 28, 2023.

  1. Resignations
  • Sean Shimansky, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, has resigned effective immediately after five years of service at SPS.
  • Scott Grant, SHS Custodian, submitted his resignation effective August 14, 2023, after 5 years of

service at SPS.                                                     :

  • Jeff Keener, MBA Technology Education Teacher, has resigned effective August 11, 2023, after eight years of service at SPS.
  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. 2nd Posting DBS Code 4 – Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual 34

Assault

  1. 2nd Posting DBS Code 4 – Physical Exercise and Discipline of Students 38
  2. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5145.511 – Exploitation: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse 40

Prevention and Education Program

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. 2022-23 Budget Transfer Approval 42

Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will be available to answer questions.

  1. I st Posting DBS Code – 51 – Survey of Students (Student Privacy) 44
  2. !st Posting DBS Code l – Gifted and Talented Students Program 47
  3. Ist Posting DBS Code 2 – Indoor Air Quality                                                                          48
  4. !st Posting Superintendent Job Description ,                                                                                 52

The Board to review the Superintendent’s job description.

  1. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    1. Curriculum
  2. Policy
  3. Planning/Finance
  4. Salary & Negotiations
  5. CABE/CREC/State of Ed.
  6. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
  7. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation format and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session.

  1. ADJOURNMENT
August 29, 2023
August 30, 2023
August 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
September 2, 2023

 

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