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, Madam Chairman Agenda Committee: Planning/Finance Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: September 26, 2022
Time Started: 6:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Budget Meeting Calendar
Somers Board of Education Meeting. Monday, September 26, 2022 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. Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education will recognize Laura Bittner, 2023 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Margot
Martello, Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, will introduce her to the BOE.
2. ParaEducator of the Year
The Board of Education will recognize Barbara Anderson, ParaEducator of the Year. Mrs. Melissa
Mucci, Principal of Somers Elementary School will introduce her to the BOE.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 12, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the September 12, 2022 draft minutes.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of September 26, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of September 26, 2022.
2. Resignations
The Board to consent to the resignations of:
• Cheryl Gustafson, SHS Assistant Principal, effective 10/21/22
• Matt Rafala, SHS ParaEducator, effective 9/15/22
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
Marissa Marks to discuss AD Hoc Retreat Committee.
11. CREC UPDATE
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion and possible action concerning proposed collective bargaining agreement between the Somers Board of Education and the Somers Education Association covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The Board to invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci and Mrs. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services.
2. Discussion of employment of non-union personnel. The Board to invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci.
14. ADJOURNMENT
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report
FY2022 End of Year Transfers
Approval of Minutes
07/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
08/23/22 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
Other Business
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.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST. SOMERS, CT 06071 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
10-4-22, 7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
I. Minutes (9/13/22 Regular Meeting Minutes)
II. WPCF Plant Upgrade : Weston & Sampson
III. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade
Project Funding
IV. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balances
V. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VI. Billsffransfers
VII. Adjournment
Presentation of Completed Eagle Scout Projects (received partial funding from the Conservation Commission FY22).
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #776: 225 Stafford Road. Construction of new house within Upland Review Area. Martin Green.
NEW Business
Application #778/Violation: 35 Cricket Lane. Construction of an in-ground pool in the Upland Review Area (work began without permits). James P. & Pamela Hickey.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
Letter from William Skinner regarding Hillsdale pond construction and filling (732 Hall Hill Road violation)
Journal Inquirer bill for September public notice $13
Discussion and Possible Action on Stafford Paramedic Proposal. John Roache
Discussion on EMS Revenue Reporting
Possible need for a Public Hearing with Regards to Trinity Healthcare proposed Elimination of Johnson Memorial Hospital Services
Discussion and Possible Action, Authorize the Posting of the RFP for Landfill Solar Photovoltaic system. Todd Rolland
Local Traffic Authority – Discussion and Possible Action on Forwarding a Request to The Department of Transportation to Eliminate the Passing Zoning on Springfield Road (Route 83). Todd Rolland
Pleasant View Road Project STEAP Grant Award Update. Todd Rolland
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from September 15, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS October 11, 2022 @ 1:30pm 619 Main Street
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of 9/13/22 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Social Services
a. Outreach at Senior Center
b. Senior Resource List
c. Meals on Wheels
d. Programming updates
B. Senior Center
a. Senior Health & Fitness Day – October 26, 2022
b. AARP Driver Safety Course
c. Flu Clinic
TOWN OF SOMERS AVA PO ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, October 11, 2022 7:00 PM Town Hall, Lower Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Audience
4. Approval of September 29, 2022, minutes
5. Open Discussion;
a) Approval/amendments to the final report,
b) Vote to forward the report to the Board of Selectmen
6. Correspondence
7. Opportunity to add agenda items
8. Adjournment
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA October 10, 2022 -7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call To Order 2. Secretary’s Report -P. Bachetti
a. Approval of September 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes -P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence -P. Bachetti 3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report -E. Friedman
b. Bills for Approval/Pay -E. Friedman
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting 5. Old Business
a. Update: 2022 outdoor concert series -A. Levesque
b. Update: 29th Annual Art Opening Reception & Show -N. Connell ·
c. Update: SCC T-shirts -A. Levesque 6. New Business
a. Lee Pinney -A. Levesque
b. Second Annual Holiday Fest December 10 -A. Levesque
c. 2023 Piedmont Coffeehouse -A. Levesque
d. 2023 SCC meeting dates -A. Levesque
e. 2023 Outdoor Concert Series dates -A. Levesque
f. Upgrade of entertainer fees/Community Organizations as Sponsors -A. Levesque
g. Need for 2 more SCC members 7. Adjournment -next regular meeting, November 14, 2022.
Somers Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2022 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 September 26, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the September 26, 2022 BOE draft minutes. 4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of October 11, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of October 11, 2022.
2. Maternity Leave
Alicia White, Coordinator of Pupil Services, will be leaving on maternity leave effective 3/29/23. 6. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Warning of DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty-Free
Lunch Periods for Teachers
1st Warning for DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty-Free Lunch Periods
for Teachers.
2. 1st Warning DBS Code 5113.2 – Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance
1st Warning DBS Code 5113.2 – Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance.
3. 1st Warning DBS Code 9325.2 – Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of
Meetings
1st Warning DBS Code 9325.2 – Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of Meetings. 7. OLD BUSINESS
1. BOE Retreat Subcommittee
BOE Retreat Subcommittee to schedule a meeting date. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Monthly Budget Report
The Board to review the monthly budget report.
2. 2022-2023 Organization Chart
The Organization Chart for the 2022-2023 school year for the Board to view.
3. October 1, 2022 Student Enrollment
The Superintendent will present the October 1, 2022 student enrollment to the BOE.
4. School Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plans, Strategic Plan, Budget, and Year BOE
Goals
Dr. Gagliarducci will give a PowerPoint presentation on school improvement plans, district
improvement plans, strategic plan, budget, and year BOE goals for the Board.
5. Interim Superintendent Yearly Goals
Dr. Gagliarducci will submit his yearly goals as Interim Superintendent.
6. Update on Video Streaming BOE Meetings
Dr. Gagliarducci will update the BOE on the possibility of live streaming and recording BOE
1. CurriculumMeetings. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
2. Policy
3. Planning
4. Salary & Negotiations 10. CREC UPDATE 11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting cancelled at the request of the applicant to postpone the public hearing, to be continued at the next regular meeting Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
Monday, 10/17/2022 6:00pm – Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
Zoning Commission to initiate the process to consider to opt out of the provisions of Public Act 21-29 with respect to Section 4(d)5 Temporary Health Structures, Section4(d)9 Parking requirements and Section 6 Accessory Dwelling Units, refer to the Planning Commission for comment, and schedule a public hearing.
Planning referral: Request from Director of Public Works, Todd Rolland, to close a section of County Road between #17 and #70.
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.
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, October 17th, 7:00 pm Town Hall, Auditorium
A. Call to order
B. Members present
C. Audience
D. Approval of prior meeting minutes {09/19/2022)
E. Correspondence
F. Old Business
a. Work party report from October 1, 2022
b. DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources is collecting fish community and water quality samples tomorrow, October 20. From Matt Devine: We’ve finalized a date for our fish community and water quality sample of Hurds Pond! We plan to sample the night of Thursday, 10/20. We will have a full crew but can likely accommodate another if someone is interested. I’ll be providing a detailed update on our findings after the sample. As a reminder, this sample will take place after dark.
c. Project Plan Review
G. New Business
H. Opportunity to add agenda items
I. Next Meeting- November, 21’\ 2022
J. Adjournment
Discussion and Possible Action on Stafford Paramedic Proposal.
Discussion on Elimination of Services at Trinity Health Care.
NEW BUSINESS
Request to Hire Erin Gately for the part-time Clinician, 10 hours a week with an hourly rate of $50.00. Allison Maynard
Human Services Department Update. Allison Maynard
Request to Hire Clinton Thomas for the Part-time Firefighter/EMT with an Hourly Rate of
Camp Aya Po Ad-Hoc Final Report Recommendations. Todd Rolland
Request to Hire Richard Gauvreau for the On-Call Plow Operator/Maintainer Position with an Hourly Rate $25.00. Todd Rolland
Request to Sell the 2006 F350 DPW Truck and The 2014 Ford Police Cruiser. Todd Rolland
Local Traffic Authority Request: Request to Change the Passing Zone into a No-Passing Zone on Springfield Road. Todd Rolland and Kim Littig
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from October 6, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, October 24, 2022 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 October 11, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the October 11, 2022 BOE draft minutes.
4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of October 24, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of October 24, 2022.
2. Maternity Leave
Jenna Fortini, SHS Math Teacher, will be leaving on maternity leave effective 3/16/23 through the end of the 2022-23 school year.
3. Resignation
Christopher Eastwood, SHS Math Tutor, will be resigning just prior to January 1, 2023.
4. 2nd Warning DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty – Free
Lunch Periods for Teachers
2nd Warning DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty – Free Lunch Periods for Teachers.
5. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5113.2 — Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance
2nd Warning DBS Code 5113.2 — Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance.
6. 2nd Warning DBS Code 9325.2 — Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of
Meetings
2nd Warning DBS Code 9325.2 — Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of Meetings.
7. Hudl Sports Video Streaming
The Board to review and approve a three-year renewal of Hudl sports video streaming.
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Curriculum Update
Mrs. Dina Senecal, Director of Curriculum, will update the BOE on 2022 Standardized Test Data.
2. Veterans Day Report
Dr. Gagliarducci will update the BOE on Veterans Day events at SPS.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
10. CREC UPDATE
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. 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.
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
11-1-22
7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
I. Introduction of new Board member Duane Mason
II. Minutes (10/4/22 Regular Meeting Minutes)
III. WPCF Plant Upgrade : Weston & Sampson
IV. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade- Project Funding
V. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balances
VI. Correspondence/ Audience Participation – Sewer Bill – 7 Hall Hill Rd
VII. Billsffransfers
VIII. Approval of Meeting Dates 2023
IX. Adjournment
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Town of Somers EDC Meeting Agenda -November 2 – 6-7 pm Somers Town Hall, Somers CT Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
3. Old Business
a. Review of 2022 Projects
4.New Business
a. Roll out EDC Online Business Directory
B. Small business Saturday planning
C. 2023 Planning
6. Next Agenda
7. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS Conservation Commission 600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #778/Violation: 35 Cricket Lane. Construction of an in-ground pool in the Upland Review Area (work began without permits). James P. & Pamela Hickey.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #779: 41 Wood Road. Construction of gravel driveway in the Upland Review Area, associated with new house. Adam Van Wingerden
2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #780: 520 Hall Hill Road. Construction of tobacco barn (#8) within Upland Review Area. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.
3. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #781: 520 Hall Hill Road. Construction of 1-acre irrigation pond within Wetland. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.
4. Application #782/Violation: 47 Horseshoe Lane. Construction of pool house in the Upland Review Area without permits. Tom Ringwalt.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
1. Journal Inquirer bill for October public notice $42.50
TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
8:00 AM, Fire Station
Meeting Canceled
TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 8:00 AM, Fire Station
1. Call to Order 2. Members Present 3. Old Business
a. Sanitarian
b. Social Services
c. Police
d. Fire
e. DPW
f. Schools 4. New Business
a. CERT Report
b. General Discussion 5. Approval of Minutes: October 6th, 2022 6. Adjournment
Request to Hire Catherine Chisholm for the part-time Land Use Technician, 20 hours a week with an hourly rate of $22.00. Daniel Parisi
Land Use Services Department Update. Daniel Parisi
Proposed 2023 Holiday Schedule
Proposed 2023 Regular Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of October 20, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from October 20, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
