Calendar

Events in January 2024

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December 31, 2023
January 1, 2024(1 event)

New Years Day- Offices Closed

N/A
January 1, 2024

January 2, 2024(1 event)

Zoning Commission

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January 2, 2024

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6:30pm  

Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

CALL TO ORDER

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. Application #24-001: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers, seeking a modification of the 12/24/2000 Special Use Permit for Outdoor Recreation and accessory private events, to allow for the use of temporary event tents.

CORRESPONDENCE:

    1. Connecticut Siting Council – Petition #1592 Santa Fuel Inc. for proposed solar facility at 159 South Road – Public hearing scheduled for 1/11/2024

MINUTES: December 4, 2023

ADJOURNMENT

 
January 3, 2024(1 event)

Conservation Comm

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January 3, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #798: 301 Mountain Road. Addition within
Upland Review Area. Michael Monteiro.
2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #800: 12 Hampden Road. Subdivision with
proposed driveway in the Upland Review Area. Mark Polek.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Watchaug Road Agricultural Stormwater Management.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 6, 2023
VIII. ADJOURNMENT

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January 4, 2024(2 events)

EPAC

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January 4, 2024

 

TOWN OF SOMERS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA       

 

Thursday,

January 4, 2024

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

 

  1. Adjournment

 

Board of Selectmen

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January 4, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm

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 Joseph Marinaccio from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective end the calendar year 2023.
      2. Accept the resignation of Anne Levesque from the Cemetery Committee with an effective immediately.
      3. Accept the resignation of Lianette Sheehan from the Cultural Commission effective 12.29.23.
      4. Appointment of Daniel Blinn to the Ethics Committee with a term expiring on 12.22.25.

 

  • 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

 

  1. CIP Requests Fire Department – John Roache
    1. Replace Service 246 – Ford Expedition Proposed Acquisition Cost: $85,000

 

  1. Mini-split HVAC unit Proposed Acquisition Cost: $10,000

 

  1. Radio infrastructure upgrades Proposed Acquisition Cost: $65,000

 

  1. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) – Qty 7 Proposed Acquisition Cost: $82,000

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Appointment of Second Selectman
  2. Human Services Department Budget Presentation – Matthew Cox
  3. Public Works Department Budget Presentation – Todd Rolland

 

  • Approval of Minutes of December 21, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 21, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
January 5, 2024
January 6, 2024
January 7, 2024
January 8, 2024(3 events)

BOE-Policy

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January 8, 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, Chairman

Policy Committee Agenda

January 8, 2024
6:30 pm

Approve minutes of November 13, 2023
Review:
3541.32 Special Transportation for school-related trips
5131.911 School Climate (new mandated policy)
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
Required policies 2023 update
Next meeting: TBD

Board of Education

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January 8, 2024

Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, January 8, 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 December 11, 2023 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from December 11, 2023.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of January 8, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of January 8, 2024.
2. 2nd Posting K-5 Reading Program BOE
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting of 2024-2025 Somers Public Schools Calendar
The Board to review the Somers Public Schools 2024-2025 calendar.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
1. CABE Legislative Breakfast
The CABE Legislative Breakfast will be held on 1/31/24 from 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. at Somers High
School.
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session to           discuss the Superintendent evaluation format.
13. ADJOURNMENT

Cultural Commission

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January 8, 2024

SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

January 8, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

 

  1. Pledge and Call to Order

 

  1. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
    1. Approval of November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
    2. Correspondence – Bachetti

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report
    1. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
    2. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt

 

  1. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting

 

  1. Old Business
    1. Update: Change to Nov. 2024 meeting date due to Veterans Day – A. Levesque
    2. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest & “Wreaths for Warmth” on Dec 9 – T. Schmidt
    3. Update: Scout Project – Piedmont Porch Repaint – A. Levesque
    4. Update: 3 back up venues for inclement weather days – A. Levesque
    5. Update: 2024 Coffeehouse, Jan. 14 concert w/ Nekita Waller – A. Levesque

 

  1. New Business
    1. Update: February 11, 2024, Hidden Woman event – G. Genece
    2. 2024 Somers High School Scholarship – B. Hall
    3. Spring fashion show with Claudette’s Consignment – A. Levesque
    4. TV Technology Initiative – T. Simoes
    5. 2024 Spring/Summer concert dates & entertainers – A. Levesque

 

  1. Adjournment – next regular meeting, Monday, February 12, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
January 9, 2024(3 events)

Senior Advisory

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January 9, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS

SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA

January 9, 2023, 1:00pm

Senior Center Meeting Room

 

  • Call to Order
  • Introductions / Audience
  • Review of Minutes from November 14
  • Correspondence
  • Old Business
  • New Business
    • Disaster Recover Update/Angel Fund
    • Senior Center Update
    • Social Services Update
    • Holiday Update
    • Announcements/Other
  • Adjournment

WPCA

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January 9, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

600 MAIN ST.

SOMERS, CT 06071

 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

1-9-24

7:00 pm

Lower Level Meeting Room

  

Agenda

 

  1. Minutes (12/5/23 – Regular Meeting Minutes) 
  2. WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson 
  3. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding 
  4. WPCA 2023-2024 Budget – Reporting and Balance 
  5. WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Readings 
  6. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change 
  7. Correspondence/Audience Participation 
  8. Bills/Transfers 
  9. Adjournment

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Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

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January 9, 2024

**JANUARY 9, 2024 MEETING CANCELLED **

The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024.

 

 

 

Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the

Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.

 

 
January 10, 2024(2 events)

Youth Services

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January 10, 2024

Somers Youth Services Advisory Board

SPECIAL MEETING- Agenda

January 10, 2024 — 4:30pm

619 Main Street

 

  • Call to Order

 

  • Welcome and Introductions
    • Arianna Flagg, Prevention Coordinator

 

  • Financial Update

 

  • Program Updates and Next Steps
  • Update on Disaster Recovery
  • Counseling
  • Youth Leadership Council
  • Drug Free Communities
  • Holiday Program Updates

 

  • New Business
  • Discuss meeting dates/times for 2024
  • Agenda items for future meetings

 

  • Adjourn

 

 

Cemetery Committee

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January 10, 2024

Somers Cemetery Committee January 10, 2024

Agenda

 

  1. Members present:
  2. Public comment:

 

  1. Vote to approve minutes from November 8, 2023

 

  1. Committee reports:
    1. Finance

 

  1. Sexton

 

  1. Landscaping:

 

  1. DPW (if needed)

 

  1. American Legion (if needed)
  1. Old Business:
    1. Concern forms: (Socha plot/dead shrub not found, leaf fall))

 

  1. Irrevocable Trust: Progress report from Finance

 

  1. Landscape architect- update (Vote during New Business)
  2. Rules rewrite – See New Business
  3. Digital Data program update – Morgan

 

New Business:

  1. Concern form(s) Motion and vote on any

 

  1. Discussion vote on any DPW

 

  1. Discuss possible RFP for landscaping contract to begin spring of 2024.

 

  1. Motion, discussion & vote on using G & W as the company to design the outer ring of Center

 

  1. Possible motion and vote on Digital Data program choice after Old Business discussion.

 

  1. Rules packet: Discussion on Possible vote.
  2. Executive Session (if needed) Adjourn:

Next meeting March 13
January 11, 2024(5 events)

Ct Siting Council Hearing Notice Petition No. 1592 – Remote Public Hearing Evidentiary Session at 2pm and 6:30pm

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January 11, 2024

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL

Ten Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Phone: (860) 827-2935 Fax: (860) 827-2950

E-Mail: siting.council@ct.gov Web Site: www.ct.gov/csc

Hearing Notice

Instructions for Public Access Petition No. 1592 Remote Public Hearing

Pursuant to provisions of Connecticut General Statutes §4-176, notice is hereby given that the Connecticut Siting Council (Council) will conduct a public hearing via Zoom remote conferencing on January 11, 2024, beginning with an evidentiary session at 2:00 p.m., and continuing with a public comment session at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will be on a petition from Santa Fuel, Inc. for a declaratory ruling, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §4-176 and §16- 50k, for the proposed construction, maintenance and operation of a 3.85-megawatt AC solar photovoltaic electric generating facility to be located at 159 South Road, Somers, Connecticut.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive evidence on the petitioner’s assertions that the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility will not have a substantial adverse environmental effect. The 2:00 p.m. evidentiary session will provide the petitioner, parties and intervenors an opportunity to cross-examine positions. No public comments will be received during the 2:00 p.m. evidentiary session. The 6:30 p.m. public comment session will be reserved for the public to make brief statements into the record. Public statements are limited to 3 minutes. During the 6:30 p.m. public comment session, the petitioner will present an overview of the proposed facility.

Attendees can join by clicking (or entering) the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82707222027?pwd=8gnaT7i4fbk6mJajKjkOsEq9ax763o.1 from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Meeting ID: 827 0722 2027 and Passcode: 4r76YS No prior software download is required. For audio-only participation, attendees can join by dialing in at 1(929) 205-6099 (not toll free) and then enter the Meeting ID: 827 0722 2027 and Passcode: 448815 from a telephone.

Interested persons may join any session to listen, but must sign-up in advance to speak during the 6:30 p.m. public comment session.

To participate in the 6:30 p.m. public comment session by computer, smartphone or tablet, please send an email to siting.council@ct.gov with your name, email address and mailing address by January 10, 2024. To participate in the 6:30 p.m. public comment session by telephone, please leave a voicemail message at 860-827-2935 with your name, telephone number, and mailing address by January 10, 2024. Public comments may also be submitted to the Council by electronic mail or by regular mail.

Any person may be removed from the Zoom remote evidentiary session or public comment session at the discretion of the Council.

 

Applicable law for this proceeding includes the Public Utility Environmental Standards Act, General Statutes § 16-50g, et seq., and Sections 16-50j-1, et seq., of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

The Council directs that all testimony and exhibits be pre-filed electronically with the Council and all parties and intervenors by January 4, 2024.

Individuals are encouraged to participate through their elected officials and other party/intervenor groupings.

Any person seeking to be named or admitted as a party or intervenor to the proceeding may file a written request to be so designated at siting.council@ct.gov, on or before January 4, 2024.

Parties and intervenors will be allowed to submit briefs and proposed findings of fact within 30 days after the close of the evidentiary record.

Any person who is not a party or intervenor to this proceeding may file a written statement with the Council up to 30 days after the close of the evidentiary record. No written statement or any other information will be accepted after 30 days of the close of the evidentiary record, except as otherwise prescribed by law or the Council.

A verbatim transcript of the hearing will be posted on the Council’s project webpage and deposited in the Town Clerk’s Office of the Somers Town Hall for the convenience of the public.

Requests for information in alternative formats or for sign-language interpreter services must be submitted in writing by January 4, 2024.

Information about how the public hearing will be conducted and how the public can access it will be posted on the Council’s Petition No. 1592 project webpage at the following link: https://portal.ct.gov/CSC/1_Applications-and-Other-Pending-Matters/Pending-Matters

 

The petitioner is represented by the following:

Petitioner                                                                    Its Representative

 

 

Santa Fuel, Inc. Timothy Coon, P.E. Principal Engineer

J.R. Russo & Associates, LLC

P.O. Box 938

East Windsor, CT 06088

 

 

A copy of the petition is available for review on the Council’s website at portal.ct.gov/csc under the link “Pending Matters.” The Council has assigned this proceeding Petition No. 1592.

 

December 7, 2023                                                                  Connecticut Siting Council

CIP Committee – CANCELLED

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January 11, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

CIP COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall

Thursday, January 11, 2024

4:00 pm

 

 CANCELLED

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

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January 11, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm

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. Appointment of Ralph Williams as a full member to fill a vacancy with a term expiring 12.22.24.

 

  • 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. Emergency Management Budget Presentation – Anne Cournoyer
  2. Land Use Department Budget Presentation – Todd Rolland

 

  • Approval of Minutes of January 4, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 4, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT

Board of Selectmen Reg 6pm Meeting Cancelled

–
January 11, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm

Town Hall Auditorium

 

CANCELLED

Planning Commission


January 11, 2024

MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 11, 2024 – 6:30 PM

Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room
600 Main Street, Somers, CT

CALL TO ORDER

NEW BUSINESS:

Application #23-005: Hillsdale College, 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use permit condition #4, to allow Hillsdale College to hold one special event at the Blake Center each year, complying will all existing requirements set forth in Condition of approval #4.

Application #24-001: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers, seeking a modification of the 12/24/2000 Special Use Permit for Outdoor Recreation and accessory private events, to allow for the use of temporary event tents.

OLD BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 9, 2023

ADJOURNMENT

 
January 12, 2024
January 13, 2024
January 14, 2024
January 15, 2024(1 event)

Martin Luther King Day – Offices Closed

N/A
January 15, 2024

January 16, 2024(1 event)

Library Board- CANCELED

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January 16, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

Somers Public Library

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.

Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room

 

CANCELED

 

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
  1. Old Business
  2. Committees a. FOL – Jack Kertenis
  1. New Business
    1. Donation to Angel Fund
    2. Teen Room update/request for funds
    3. Library Speakers Consortium funding request
  1. Director’s Report
  2. Second Audience to Citizens
  3. Adjournment
January 17, 2024(1 event)

Housing Authority

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January 17, 2024

Housing Authority of the Town of Somers

Meeting January 17, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.

71 Battle Street

Meeting Agenda

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Attendance
  3. Discussion with individual residents
  4. 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
        • Year-end projections
      • Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
    • Other
  5. New Business
    • Other
  6. Approval of minutes from Nov 15, 2023
  7. Resident Questions/Concerns
  8. Adjournment
January 18, 2024(3 events)

Pension Committee

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January 18, 2024

PENSION COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 18, 2023, THURSDAY 9:00 AM

TOWN HALL

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 2023

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPOSAL

 

REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO: BRIAN WISSINGER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER MIKE MARINACCIO

 

Report from the Office of Finance and Treasury

 

 

 

Town Fund: cash and benefit payment needs through June 2024

 

 

 

 

Firefighters Fund: cash and benefit payment needs through June 2024

 

 

 

 

DIVIDEND AND INTEREST NEEDS FOR FUNDING BENEFITS THROUGH JUNE 2024

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:

KEVIN NICHOLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

 

Microsoft Teams Meeting Information

 

Meeting ID: 287 660 131 678
Passcode: rrMcSc

 

CIP Committee – Special Meeting

–
January 18, 2024

 

TOWN OF SOMERS

CIP COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall

Thursday, January 18, 2024

4:00 pm

 

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Members Present
  3. FY2025 CIP Budget Requests
    1. Board of Education
    2. Town

 

  1. FY2025 Budget Discussion
    1. Transfer Request
    2. Lease Package
    3. Funding Sources

 

  1. ARPA Projects – Closeouts/Transfers

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. November 16, 2023 – Special Meeting

 

  1. Adjournment

 

Board of Selectmen

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January 18, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:00 pm

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. Accept the retirement of Ken Grout with an effective date of April 1, 2024 – Todd Rolland
  2. Request to Authorize the First Selectman to Execute an Electricity Supply Agreement. – Todd Rolland
  3. Library Budget Presentation – Joanne Nichting

 

  • Approval of Minutes of January 11, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 11, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
January 19, 2024
January 20, 2024
January 21, 2024
January 22, 2024(1 event)

Board of Education

–
January 22, 2024

 

Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, January 22, 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
  4. Approval of the January 8, 2024 BOE Minutes 2

The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from January 8, 2024.

4.       ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

  1. Superintendent Update
  2. SHS Student Representatives’ Report

Dara Salka and Mara Butler, SHS students, will update the BOE on SHS events.

  1. Presentation of Proposed SPS 2024-2025 Budget

Dr. Galloway will present the proposed SPS 2024-2025 budget to the BOE.

5.       OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS

  1. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of January 22, 2024 6

The Board to review and consent to the warrant of January 22, 2024.

  1. 2nd Posting of 2024-2025 Somers Public Schools Calendar 11

The BOE to approve the 2024-2025 Somers Public Schools Calendar.

  1. FY24 Budget Transfers 13

The Board to approve the FY24 budget transfers.

  1. Resignation

Abigail McNamara, Grade 3 Teacher, will be resigning effective January 19, 2024.

7.       OLD BUSINESS

  1. NEW BUSINESS
    1. First Posting DBS Code 3541.32 – Transportation: Special Transportation for School- 14

Related Trips.

9.       COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Curriculum
  2. Policy
  3. Planning/Finance
  4. Salary & Negotiations
  1. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of /SEF

11.   AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent’s mid-year evaluation.

  1. ADJOURNMENT
January 23, 2024(2 events)

Somers Comes Together

–
January 23, 2024

 

Somers Comes Together – Local Prevention Council

Meeting Agenda

January 23, 2024, 10:30 am to 12:00 noon

 

Blake Room, Somers Public Library

 

 

  • Call to Order

 

  • Welcome and Introductions

 

  • Drug Free Communities Program Update
      • Staffing Update – Welcome Arianna Flagg, Prevention Coordinator
        • Goals/training/orientation/coaching

 

  • New Business
    • Scout Collective, represented by Troy Monroe, Principal and Creative Director, will engage us in discussing the creation of the foundational elements the Coalition needs to be successful. Today we will focus on discussions of our strategic beliefs and other foundational elements, including: mission, vision, values, and goals.

 

 

  • Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting

 

  • Adjournment

 

NEXT MEETING

February 27, 2024

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Blake Room at Somers Public Library

Board of Finance – CANCELLED

–
January 23, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 7:00pm

 

CANCELLED
January 24, 2024
January 25, 2024(1 event)

Board of Selectmen

–
January 25, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm

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: – None

 

  • 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 – None
  • PENDING BUSINESS – None

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Fire Department PFAS Remediation Options – John Roache
  2. Request to transfer Marine 146 to the Tolland County Dive Team- John Roache
  3. Town Hall Budget Presentation
    1. Town Clerk – Dave Marti
    2. Assessor – Brian Wissinger
    3. Tax – Brian Wissinger
    4. Finance– Brian Wissinger
    5. Information Technology– Brian Wissinger/Kim LaFleur
    6. Employee Benefits– Brian Wissinger/Kim LaFleur
    7. First Selectman– Kim LaFleur
    8. Elections – Dave McCaffrey

 

  • Approval of Minutes of January 25, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 25, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
January 26, 2024
January 27, 2024(1 event)

Veterans Coffee House

–
January 27, 2024

January 28, 2024
January 29, 2024
January 30, 2024(1 event)

Board of Finance Special Meeting

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January 30, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF FINANCE

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall – Auditorium

Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 7:00pm

 

 

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. Members Present

 

  1. Board of Education Update

 

  1. Board of Selectmen Update

 

  1. CFO/Finance Department Update

 

  1. Transfers

 

  1. 2023 Grand List Summary

 

  1. Debt Service Fund Creation Request

 

  1. Purchasing & Procurement Policy Updates

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
    • 12/19/2023 Regular BOF Minutes

 

  1. 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.

 

Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A
January 31, 2024(1 event)

EDC

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January 31, 2024

Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for January 31, 2024
Somers Town Hall, 6-7PM

1. Call to Order

2. Review and Approve Minutes

3. Correspondence – Beth Frechette

4. Old Business
a Business of the Month (January)
b. Business of the Month (February)
c. Plan for SBS Promotion
d. Business Directory communications with businesses

5. New Business
a. Networking Meeting
b. Town center plan
c. Mid-year ideas

6. Suggestions for February agenda

7. Adjourn
February 1, 2024(2 events)

EPAC

–
February 1, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA

Thursday,

February 1, 2024

8:00 AM

Fire Station

  1. Call to Order
  2. Members Present
  3. 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
  2. Adjournment

Board of Selectmen

–
February 1, 2024

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMAN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm

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: – None

 

  • 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 – None
  • PENDING BUSINESS – None

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Authorize First Selectman to sign the Settlement Agreement between 520 Hall Hill Road, LLC and the Town of Somers.
  2. Authorize First Selectman to sign agreement with Cemetery Landscaper for 3-year pricing- Brian Wissinger
  3. Fire Department Budget Presentation – John Roache
  4. Fire Department Union Presentation– Ray Stovall

 

  • Approval of Minutes of January 25, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 25, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
February 2, 2024
February 3, 2024

 

Somers
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