Calendar

Events in September 2024

  • Labor Day – Offices Closed

    Labor Day – Offices Closed

    N/A
    September 2, 2024

  • Zoning Commission

    Zoning Commission

    –
    September 3, 2024

    AGENDA

    Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:30pm  

    Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS

    STAFF REPORT

    DISCUSSION

    1. Gingras Development/Ladd Properties – Pre-application discussion for development of Somers Crossing, Phase 2, 85 South Road, Somers.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2024

    ADJOURNMENT

     

  • Board Assessment Appeals

    Board Assessment Appeals

    –
    September 4, 2024

    Town of Somers
    Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
    Wednesday September 4, 2024 6:00 pm
    Lower Level Conference Room Town Hall
    600 Main Street
    Somers, CT 06071

    AGENDA

    1. Call to order
    2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2023 Grand List for Motor Vehicles only
    3. Decisions on appeals
    4. Adjournment

    Conservation Comm

    Conservation Comm

    –
    September 4, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    Conservation Commission
    600 Main Street
    REGULAR MEETING
    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
    7:00 PM TOWN HALL
    AGENDA

    I. CALL TO ORDER

    II. OLD BUSINESS
    1.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #809: 42 Dillenback Rd. Selective timber harvest within Upland Review Area and Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. David Luginbuhl.
    2.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #810: 30 Ridgewood Rd. Construction of inground pool in the upland review area. Craig and Joann St. Germain.

    III.NEW BUSINESS
    1.Jurisdictional Ruling Application #808 (revised): 42 Dillenback Rd. Selective timber harvest within Upland Review Area and Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. David Worthington.

    IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

    V. STAFF REPORT

    VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

    VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: August 7, 2024

    VIII. ADJOURNMENT

  • EPAC

    EPAC

    –
    September 5, 2024

    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    September 5, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, September 5, 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
      • Robert B. Percoski Community Service Award
      • Adolph P. Anderson Quality Employee Award

     

    • 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

     

    1. Presentation and Possible vote to approve Revised Performance Evaluation – Dayna Carpenter

     

    • NEW BUSINESS

     

    1. Accept the resignation of Dayna Carpenter Human Resources Generalist with an effective date of September 19, 2024.

     

    1. Update on Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services. David Lenart

     

    1. Staffing Request: Request to hire Brittany Hailer as a part time Firefighter/Paramedic. David Lenart

     

    1. Staffing Request: Request to hire Annette Ramsdell for the Social and Senior Services Specialist Position with an annual salary of $50,000 and a proposed start date of September 9, 2024. Matthew Cox

     

    1. Request to Enter into a Contract with B.Weyland Smith Consulting for Town of Somers Drug Free Communities, for Evaluation and Data Technical Assistance Services and authorize the First Selectmen to execute all associated documents. Matthew Cox
    2. Request to enter into a contract with B. Weyland Smith Consulting for the Town of Somers Drug Free Communities, for youth Survey Data Collection and analysis, using Youth Voices Count Survey and Authorize the First Selectman to execute all associated documents. Matthew Cox

     

    8.Discussion and possible Action on “Food Handling Establishments Ordinance” (Public Hearing was held on August 15, 2024).

    Proposed motion: motion to adopt the Food Handling Ordinance and to be effective 15 days after publication, the publication will be published in summary form.

     

    1. Accept Resignation of Public Health Director Luigi Sartori with an effective date of September 5, 2024.

     

    1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Town of Somers and Melissa Pierce MPH, RS and Authorize the First Selectman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Appointment of Melissa Pierce, MPH, RS as the Public Health Director with an effective date of September 5, 2024. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Review, Discussion, and Action to Upgrade Town of Somers Network Speeds and Enter Into Agreement to Move from the PSDN Connection to a CEN Connection and Authorize First Selectman to Sign All Documents. Brian Wissinger

     

    • Approval of Minutes of August 29, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from August 29, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
  • BOE-Curriculum

    BOE-Curriculum

    –
    September 9, 2024

    September 9, 2024
    5:45-7:00 pm
    Central Office Conference Room

    Agenda

    Approval of June 10th minutes
    District Updates:
    ○ 2024 Summer Curriculum Work and Professional Development
    ○ “Back to School” Professional Development Update
    ○ 6-12 Humanities Instructional Leader
    ○ Somers T-Eval Approved!
    Legislative Updates- curricular related
    ○ Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Section 7 of Public Act 23-150 adds civics and
    media literacy to the required social studies program of instruction.
    ○ Effective July 1, 2024, a child who is not five years old on or before September 1 of the
    school year may be admitted (1) upon written request by the child’s parent or guardian
    to the school principal and (2) after the principal and an appropriate certified staff
    member conduct an assessment of the child to ensure that admitting the child to
    kindergarten is developmentally appropriate.
    ○ Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, Sections 32 and 33 of Public Act 22-80
    require boards of education to include Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”)
    studies in their social studies curriculum
    Reminder!
    Next Meeting: November 11th 5:30-7:00 pm

    Board of Education

    Board of Education

    –
    September 9, 2024

    Somers Board of Education Meeting
    Monday, September 9, 2024 7:00 PM
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
    Dr. Galloway will begin by opening nominations for BOE Chair.
    4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Approval of the August 26, 2024 BOE Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 Board meeting.
    5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Superintendent Update
    2. HVAC Update
    Representatives from Colliers, Gilbane and C.E.S. will be present to update the Board on the
    HVAC project.
    3. Monthly Budget Report
    Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
    6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of September 9, 2024
    The Board will review and consent to the warrant of September 9, 2024.
    2. Resignation
    Erin Murray, SHS Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal, is resigning effective
    September 13, 2024. Erin has worked for SPS for one year.
    3. Retirement
    Meg Duffy, Somers High School Career Specialist, will retire on or about January 15, 2025 (the
    conclusion of the first semester). Meg has been with SPS for 27 years. She was initially hired as a
    consultant to develop a school-to-career program. The program was formally adopted by the BOE
    in 2000.
    4. DBS Code 5112 – Ages of Attendance
    5. DBS Code 5121.3 – Academic Dishonesty
    6. DBS Code 6148 – FAFSA Completion Program
    7. DBS Code 7230.2 – Indoor Air Quality
    8. OLD BUSINESS
    9. NEW BUSINESS
    1. BOE Committees/Representatives
    Board members are to inform the Board Chair on which committee they would like to represent.
    10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    1. Curriculum
    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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session to discuss
    the format of the Superintendent Evaluation.
    14. ADJOURNMENT

    Cultural Commission

    Cultural Commission

    –
    September 9, 2024

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    September 9, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

     

    1. Pledge and Call to Order

    2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
      1. Approval of June 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
      2. Correspondence – Bachetti
    1. Treasurer’s Report
      1. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
      2. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
    2. Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting

    3. Old Business
      1. Update: Art Shows – N. Connell/P. Bachetti (please bring appointment calendars for show sitting)
      2. Update: Open mics – T. Simoes
      3. Update: Piedmont bench painting by Scouts – A. Levesque
      4. Update: 2024 Outdoor Concert Series – A.  Levesque
      5. Update: Container for concert signs – A. Levesque
      6. Update: Piedmont ceiling repair – A. Levesque
    1. New Business
      1. Purchase of additional numbers for Piedmont sign – Neil, Pat
      2. Discussion of new Chair or add-on Co-chair position – Cultural Commission team
    1. Adjournment – next regular meeting, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall (Because the second Monday, our normal meeting time, is Columbus weekend, we voted last year to meet the first Monday of October.  The same will happen in November due to Veterans’ Day)
    Recreation Comm

    Recreation Comm

    –
    September 9, 2024

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Meeting Agenda
    September 9th, 2024
    7:00 PM
    Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

    I. Call to Order

    II. Members Present

    III. Audience

    IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 6/3/2024

    V. Recreation Report

    VI. Parks Report

    VII. New Business
    • General Discussion
    • Field Use Policy and Tracking

    VIII. Correspondence

    IX. Opportunity to add agenda items

    X. Next Meeting – 2025 Meeting Dates TBA

    XI. Adjournment

  • Senior Advisory

    Senior Advisory

    –
    September 10, 2024

    Zoning Board of Appeals

    Zoning Board of Appeals

    –
    September 10, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

    MEETING AGENDA

    Tuesday, September 10, 2023 – 6:30 P.M.,

    Lower level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    ROLL CALL

    PUBLIC HEARING:

    1. ZBA24-001 – Oakridge Dairy, 122 Watchaug Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from Earthwork regulations, section 214-8.4.E.3.k where earth product removal shall not be excavated to a depth closer then five feet above the site’s high-water table, to allow excavation depth of two feet above the site’s high water table.

    PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:

    1. ZBA24-001 – Oakridge Dairy, 122 Watchaug Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from Earthwork regulations, section 214-8.4.E.3.k where earth product removal shall not be excavated to a depth closer then five feet above the site’s high-water table, to allow excavation depth of two feet above the site’s high water table.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 12, 2023

    ADJOURNMENT

     

     

    WPCA

    WPCA

    –
    September 10, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071 

     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    9-10-24

    7:00 pm

    Lower Level Meeting Room

    Agenda

    1. Minutes (8/6/24 – 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.  WPCA 2024-2025 Budget
    6. WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads     
    7. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges
    8. Correspondence/Audience Participation
    9. Bills/Transfers
    10. Adjournment

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81965843628?pwd=KY6L9CsUIlGYIJ1a8WkB6rOs132jab.1

    Meeting ID: 819 6584 3628
    Passcode: 697107

    Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

  • Youth Services Advisory

    Youth Services Advisory

    –
    September 11, 2024

    SES-HVAC Comm

    SES-HVAC Comm

    –
    September 11, 2024

    Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, September 11, 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 Board of Education Meeting
    2. Review status of revised proposal with Gilbane
    3. Board of Selectmen Meeting – Sept 18, 2024
    4. Discuss potential impact on electricity demands for future budgets
    5. Other Business

    Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

    –
    September 11, 2024

    Somers Cemetery Committee
    Regular meeting
    Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Town Hall lower meeting room 6:30
    AGENDA

    1. Call to order:
    2 .Members present:
    3. Standing moment of silence in memory of all those who perished on 9/11
    4. Public comment:
    5. Vote to approve minutes from July 2024
    6. Committee reports:
    a. Finance: Monthly finances,
    1. Progress report on Irrevocable Trust
    (Review committee choice to be done in new business)
    b. Sexton / Jeff Buckley
    c. Landscaping/ John Guzie. Wasp nest update.
    d. DPW-1. Review possible rewritten bid on Mountain Tree work.
    2.- Report on tree & shrub work. (See written report.)
    6. Old Business:
    a. Concern form(s): Report on resolutions.
    b. Landscape architect and RFP list, contract information: update D.
    Morgan
    c. Digital Data program update: Vendor contract update.
    d. Veteran’s Affairs – Report on raising foot stones and/ or government flat
    to the ground headstones.
    New Business:
    a. Finance: Concern form(s) Resolutions requested.
    b. Committee members to join Board of Selectmen on vendor interviews re:
    choice of investment company for a Trust agreement for Cemetery
    Funds.
    b. Sexton:
    c. DPW – Bid on removal of tree/ shrub stumps New West
    d. Discussion, motion, (vote?) on using G & Was the
    company to design the outer ring of Center Cemetery. (See Old Business B.)
    e. Digital Index program – Discuss what we want as tabs and public writings
    and access. Updates.
    f. Information on possible irrigation of the center oval of Center Cemetery.
    Report from Brian Wissinger/ Danielle Urbon & Todd Rolland. Several
    vendors or experts have been requested to give their thoughts.
    g. Next meeting items – 2025 calendar, suggestions.
    Adjournment:
    Next meeting: November 13, 2024
    minutes are not official until voted on at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
    Patricia Loftus, Committee Chair, interim secretary

  • CIP Committee – CANCELLED

    CIP Committee – CANCELLED

    –
    September 12, 2024

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    CIP COMMITTEE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall

    Thursday, September 12, 2024

    4:00 pm

     

     

     

    CANCELLED

    Affordable Housing AdHoc Committee

    Affordable Housing AdHoc Committee


    September 12, 2024

    Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee

    Agenda

    Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm

    Lower Level Conference Room

     

    1. Call to Order

     

    1. Roll Call

     

    1. Review of draft Affordable Housing Plan

     

    1. Minutes approval: August 29, 2024

     

    1. Adjournment

     

    Planning Commission

    Planning Commission

    –
    September 12, 2024

  • Open Space and Trails

    Open Space and Trails

    –
    September 16, 2024

  • Side Walk Ad Hoc Committee

    Side Walk Ad Hoc Committee

    –
    September 17, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
    Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, 4:00 PM
    Lower Conference Room Town Hall

    1. Call to Order
    2. Members Present
    3. Open Discussion,
    a. DOT RSA Update,
    i. Review and acceptance of the draft final report.
    ii. Vote to request the Board of Selectmen accept the final report and disband this Committee.
    4. Approval of April November 21st, 2023, Meeting Minutes
    5. Adjournment

    Library Board

    Library Board

    –
    September 17, 2024

    Library Board of Trustees
    Somers Public Library
    Tuesday, September 17, 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 – John Kelleher, Marybeth Marquardt, Jack Kertenis
    i. Review revised Rules of Endowment fund
    b. Friends of the Library – Joanne Nichting
    7. Old Business
    a. Library landscaping
    b. FOL 50th anniversary
    8. New Business
    a. Library notary service
    b. Purchase Tonies for library collection
    c. Purchase items for a Library of Things
    d. Consider gazebo/pavilion for courtyard
    e. Open library on Sunday during book sale
    9. Director’s Report
    10. Second Audience to Citizens
    11. Adjournment

  • Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

    –
    September 18, 2024

  • Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    September 19, 2024

  • Board of Education

    Board of Education

    –
    September 23, 2024

  • Board of Finance

    Board of Finance

    –
    September 24, 2024

  • EDC

    EDC

    –
    September 25, 2024

  • Veterans Coffee House

    Veterans Coffee House

    –
    September 28, 2024

 

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