Activities for Mental Health Month/Prevention Week
Old Business
Branding/Naming – Update and Call for Action Team Members
New Business
Launch of Coalition member survey (bring a smartphone, tablet, etc. to complete it in person OR a few paper copies will be provided OR complete via a link to be emailed after the meeting)
By-Laws Update – Call for Action Team Members
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
June 25, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
BOE-Policy Comm
– May 28, 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
May 28, 2024
6:15 pm
Approve minutes of March 25, 2024
Review:
5142.5 Student ID Badge System (new)
5125 Student Records Confidentiality
9160 Student Representative (new)
On hold:
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
6161.1 Evaluation of Instructional Materials (new)
6163.1 Selection of School Library Material
Next meeting: TBD
Board of Education
– May 28, 2024
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Retirement Recognitions
The Board to recognize the following retirements:
• Mary Jane Russell – 38 years of service
• Gail Bodine-Donahue – 27 years of service
• Michelle Kelleher – 20 years of service
• Susan Moak – 22 years of service
• Elizabeth Walsh – 23 years of service
2. Presentation of Sportsmanship Award
The Somers Girls Basketball Program was selected by the Central CT Board 6 Basketball Officials
to receive the Sportsmanship Award. This award will be presented by President Valerie Light to
Scott Czerwinski, Athletic Director, and Jason Fenlason, Somers Girls Varsity Basketball Coach.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the May 13, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the May 13, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of May 28, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of May 28, 2024.
2. Resignation
Heather Sykes, Grade 4 Teacher, will resign effective June 30, 2024.
3. Retirement
Elizabeth Walsh, MBA Administrative Assistant, will be retiring effective July 1, 2024 after 23
years of service at Somers Public Schools.
4. 2nd Posting of Astronomy Textbook, “The Cosmic Perspective”
5. 2nd Posting of New AP Physics and Honors Physics Textbook, “Physics 12th Edition”
(digital text)
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting – Teacher Evaluation Plan
The Teacher Evaluation Plan is based on CSDE guidelines. Mrs. Dina Senecal, Senior Director of
Curriculum & Instructional Operations, will update the Board on the Teacher Evaluation Plan along
with the following educators:
• Lynn Erickson, SES K-5 STEM Instructional Leader
• Dr. Hannah Dill – MBA Assistant Principal
• Elizabeth O’Toole – Grade 2 Teacher
• Maria Peterson – Grade 5 Teacher
• Tenley Stoltz – SHS Library Media Specialist
• Kristen Angelica – SHS Social Studies Teacher
• Tim Percoski – MBA/SHS 6-12 STEM Instructional Leader
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Non-Union staff wage adjustments for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board will invite the Superintendent into Executive Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance
– May 28, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
Approval of Suspense List
FY2024 Annual Audit – Appointment of Auditors
Approval of Auditor Engagement Letter
FY2024 Budget Status and Year End Projections
Appropriation Request
Report on Status of Stafford Ambulance Agreement
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
4/23/2024 Special BOF Minutes
5/21/2024 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.
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for May 29, 2024
Town Hall 6-7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business
a. Business of the Month – May
b. Business of the Month – June
c. Networking Update
5. New Business
6. Business Issues
7. Suggestions for June 26 agenda
8. Adjourn
30May 30, 2024
31May 31, 2024
1June 1, 2024
2June 2, 2024
3June 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission
– June 3, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #24-002: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Text Amendment to section 214-6.11 and 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, as they relate to Farm Wineries.
Application #24-003 Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC; seeking a modification of Special Use Permit, under Zoning Regulations Section 214-6.11 Alcoholic Beverages, to expand the consumption of alcohol throughout the property.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
5June 5, 2024●(1 event)
Conservation Comm
– June 5, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA – Revised
CALL TO ORDER
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
NEW BUSINESS
Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
Application #806: 255 Maple Street. Proposed stormwater discharge to watercourse, with direct disturbance to wetland for construction of outfall. Lindy Farms.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #807: 32 Mason Lane. Forest restoration within Wetland. Daniel Briggs, Ascending Tree Care.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of Gerard Joyal to the Youth Services Bureau Advisory Commission due to the resignation of Craig Jones.
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance 114 Fee Schedule Building Official: Request to Increase the Building Permit and Trade Permit Fees from $40 to $42/First $1000 of cost of construction. Todd Rolland
Permit Link software Fee Increase Request from $10 to $12 per application. Todd Rolland
Local Traffic Authority Request: Four Town Fair Association to utilize the state roadways on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for their annual Four Town Fair Parade. Kim Littig and Trooper Justin Preuss
Local Traffic Authority Request: Scott Sutter of the Southern new England Athletic Association requests to utilize the roadways on Saturday September 14, 2024, for their annual Somers Greak Escape 5K. Kim Littig and Trooper Justin Preuss
Police Department State Accreditation Update. Kim Littig
Accept Resignation of Aiden Matthews effective June 13, 2024.
Discussion and request approval to enter into a contract with John Daviau Consulting LLC, to facilitate establishing by-laws for Somers Comes Together and Authorize the First Selectman to sign the contract. Matthew Cox
Discussion and request approval to enter into 17-month contract with Scout Collective for a variety of ongoing consultation work for Somers Comes Together and authorize the First Selectman to sign the contract. Matthew Cox
Set a Town Meeting Date for the Appropriation Separation Payout for John Roache in the amount of $62,001.33. Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Approval of Salary Pool Dispersions. Brian Wissinger
Discussion to consider establishing an Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee. Tim Keeney
Approval of Minutes of May 23, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from May 23, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled
– June 6, 2024
7June 7, 2024
8June 8, 2024
9June 9, 2024
10June 10, 2024●●(3 events)
BOE-Curriculum
– June 10, 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, Chairperson
Agenda
Committee: Curriculum Committee
Chairperson: Jan Martin
Date: June 10, 2024
Start Time: 5:30 pm
End Time: 6:55 pm
Place: Central Office Meeting Room
Agenda:
1. Approval of the April 22, 2024, Curriculum Committee meeting draft minutes
2. “Mini-Medical School” curriculum—overview by Dr. Galloway
3. Year in Review and Summer Preview
4. Curriculum Subcommittee meetings for the 24-25 school year
5. Other
Board of Education
– June 10, 2024
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting AGENDA
Monday, June 10, 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 May 28, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the May 28, 2024 Board meeting.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Justin Felch, SHS Sophomore, Certified Solidworks Expert
Mr. Nicholas Kosloski, SHS Technology Teacher, will introduce Justin Felch, a SHS sophomore
and Certified Solidworks Expert. Justin obtained his Solidworks Associate Certificate as a
freshman and then continued in independent study to obtain his Certified Solidworks Professional
accreditation in mechanical design. Justin continued to pass four other professional exams in the
areas of sheet metal, surfaces, weldments, and drawings to obtain the status of Certified Solidworks
Expert.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
4. Wellness Committee Report
Mrs. Cheryl Fry, Head Nurse, will update the Board on the Wellness Committee.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of June 10, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 10, 2024.
7. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Retirement of Officer Craig Jones
Officer Craig Jones, SRO, will be retiring effective June 11, 2024. He has been an SRO at SPS for
six years. Dr. Galloway will present an award.
8. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Posting – Teacher Evaluation Plan
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting DBS Code 5125 – Student Records; Confidentiality
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite the Superintendent into Executive Session to discuss his evaluation.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Cultural Commission
– June 10, 2024
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of April 8, 2024 and May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
Correspondence – Bachetti
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
Old Business
Update: Piedmont Water Cooler – D. Marti
Update: Photography & Art Shows – N. Connell / Bachetti
Update: Open mics & Computer Share Drives ideas – T. Simoes
Update: New patches/cost for Summer concert yard signs – A. Levesque
Update: Former Piedmont Christmas tree & future plans – A. Levesque
Update: Piedmont porch painting by the Scouts – A. Levesque
Update: Spring & summer concert series – A. Levesque
New Business
Container for concert signs – A. Levesque/T. Schmidt
Repair of Piedmont ceiling – A. Levesque
Adjournment – next regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall (no meeting in July and August)
11June 11, 2024●●(2 events)
Senior Advisory
– June 11, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
AGENDA
June 11, 2024, 1:00pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
Call to Order (Matthew)
Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
Review of Minutes from May 14 (Ailene)
Correspondence (Ailene)
Old Business
New Business
Senior Center Update (Donna)
Social Services Update (Christina)
Announcements/Other (All)
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
NO meetings in July or August
September 10
October 8
November 12
NO meeting in December
Zoning Board of Appeals-CANCELED
– June 11, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
**JUNE 11, 2024 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy
in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
12June 12, 2024●(1 event)
Statewide EM Exercise
– June 12, 2024
13June 13, 2024●●(2 events)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm
– June 13, 2024
Town of Somers
Board of Selectmen
Special Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 13, 2024
5:00pm
Somers Small Business Networking Event
Hosted by the Economic Development Commission
Worthington Winery 359 Mountain Road, Somers, CT
Call to Order
Roll Call
Adjournment
Planning Commission-CANCELLED
– June 13, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
***JUNE 13TH, 2024 REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED***
The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024
Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Office (860)763-8220.
14June 14, 2024
15June 15, 2024
16June 16, 2024
17June 17, 2024●(1 event)
Open Space and Trails
– June 17, 2024
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, June 17th, 7:00 pm Town Hall
A. Call to order.
B. Members present.
C. Audience.
D. Approval of prior meeting minutes (05/20/2024).
E. Correspondence.
a. DEEP Fish and Care 2024 update. CT Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Hurds Lake is on our schedule for Wednesday, June 26th, 4:30 pm-7 pm.
https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=9
F. Old Business:
a. Project Plan Review.
b. Trail Maintenance.
G. New Business:
a. Boy Scout Matt Bernier Eagle Scout project. A trail bridge at a stream crossing on the Somersville Mill Trail.
H. Opportunity to add agenda items.
I. Next Meeting is September 16, 2024.
J. Adjournment.
18June 18, 2024●●(2 events)
Side Walk Ad Hoc Comm- CANCELED
– June 18, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024,
4:00 PM
Lower Conference Room
Town Hall
Meeting Canceled.
Library Board
– June 18, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
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
a. Investment
i. Select new members
ii. Set meeting to revise endowment fund rules
7. Old Business
a. Kids riding bikes in parking lot
8. New Business
a. Library landscaping
b. Library hours
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
19June 19, 2024●●(2 events)
Juneteenth – Offices Closed
N/A June 19, 2024
Housing Authority
– June 19, 2024
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting May 15, 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
Other
New Business
Other
Approval of minutes from Apr 17, 2024
Resident Questions/Concerns
Adjournment
20June 20, 2024●(1 event)
Board of Selectmen
– June 20, 2024
21June 21, 2024
22June 22, 2024
23June 23, 2024
24June 24, 2024●●(2 events)
Blood Drive
– June 24, 2024
Board of Education
– June 24, 2024
25June 25, 2024●(1 event)
Board of Finance
– June 25, 2024
26June 26, 2024●(1 event)
EDC
– June 26, 2024
27June 27, 2024
28June 28, 2024
29June 29, 2024●(1 event)
Veterans Coffee House
– June 29, 2024
30June 30, 2024
1July 1, 2024●(1 event)
Zoning Commission
– July 1, 2024
2July 2, 2024●(1 event)
WPCA
– July 2, 2024
3July 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Board of Selectmen
– July 3, 2024
Conservation Comm
– July 3, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA – Revised
CALL TO ORDER
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
NEW BUSINESS
Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
Application #806: 255 Maple Street. Proposed stormwater discharge to watercourse, with direct disturbance to wetland for construction of outfall. Lindy Farms.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #807: 32 Mason Lane. Forest restoration within Wetland. Daniel Briggs, Ascending Tree Care.