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
Meeting ID: 830 5876 1211 Passcode: 004476
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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.
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
SOMERS CEMETERY COMMITTEE AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2022 Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM
1. Call to order: 2. Members present: 3. Review, correct if needed and vote to approve September’s minutes. 4. Committee Reports:
A. Finance -Brian Wissinger
B. Sexton -Jay D’ Aleo
C. Landscaping -John Guzie
D. American Legion -Paul Martinello (if needed)
E. Veteran’s Office -David Mccaffrey (if needed)
F. DPW -Todd Rolland (if needed) 5. Old Business
A. Review of cemetery conditions as described at the September meeting with photos from September/ October. Possible request for assistance. (Notification stickers available?)
B. Fall clean up. Brian contacted landscaper and signs set up had a date of October 17 as a 2-week notice. Clean up sign at New West was in the back of the cemetery under the main
rules sign. Request that it be put nearer the road so it can be seen by more visitors. (Area where the full sign used to be.) 6. New Business
A. Discussion lead by David Morgan on vendor information for management software.
There may be grant monies according to Brian.
B. Continue review of published regulations in order to make any changes. Do a real cut and paste for a mock up? Consider a draft for January’s meeting? Committee mission statement to be included (passed last spring). Buy back policy passed last spring also needs to go to the BOS for approval. (Does this need refining and a revote?) Note one request made through both D.McC & B.W. with different outcomes.
C. Discuss plan for the “Open House” educational workshops at 2 locations (Town Hall & Senior Center) as considered prior. To include funeral director (pre-planning, sexton (standard & columbarium), committee representatives, possible request of input from Tim Keeney as a retired Probate Court Judge, Mapping on display, software overview possible. Ann Levesque’s input more than welcome. Possible dates? Early fall?
D. Vote to pay for map copy/ lamination costs. Adjournment:
Next meeting: January 11, 2023. 6:30 PM lower Town Hall meeting room
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, 11/10/2022 6:45pm
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from 11/7/2022
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.
DISCUSSION/DECISION
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.
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.
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.
Special Board of Selectmen joint Meeting with the Board of Finance
– November 10, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH SOMERS BOARD OF FINANCE
AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
EMS Report – Brian Wissinger
Discussion of Report
CIP Requests
Transfers
Approval of Minutes
10/27/22 Regular 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.
Authorize The Town Assessor Walter Topliff to act on behalf of the Board of Selectmen in court to settle PLH Vineyard Sky LLC VS the Town of Somers on November 15, 2022.
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 CANCELED Committee: Planning/Finance
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: 11/14/2022
Time: 6:15pm
Agenda Items:
1. Preview 2023/2024 School Budget
2. Review of contract list
TOWN OF SOMERS – PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA November 14, 2022 – 6:30 PM Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION and POSSIBLE DECISION/REFERRAL TO ZONING COMMISSION -Public Act 21-29
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 2, 2022
IV. ADJOURNMENT
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 14, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call To Order 2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of October 10, 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: Holiday Fest on Dec. 10 – P. Bachetti
b. Update: 2023 Piedmont Coffeehouse- A. Levesque
c. Update: Outdoor 2023 Concert Bookings – A. Levesque
d. Need for 2 more members 6. New Business
a.
b.
C. 7. Adjournment – next regular meeting, January 9, 2023
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, November 14, 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 the October 24, 2022 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the October 24, 2022 draft minutes. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will provide the BOE with a budget update.
2. CIP Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will present the CIP report to the BOE.
3. Long Range Facililties Plan Update
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the 2022-23 Long Range
Facilities Plan. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of November 14, 2022
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of November 14, 2022.
2. Maternity Leaves
Lindsey Cota, Grade 4 Teacher, will be leaving on maternity leave effective on or before April 19,
2023 through the end of the 2022-23 school year.
Hannah Dill, Assistant Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, will be leaving on maternity
leave effective on or before February 10, 2023 for six to eight weeks.
3. Memorandum of Agreement Between Town of Somers and Town of Somers School
District/Administration
The Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somers and Town of
Somers School District/Administration. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. First Warning of 2023 BOE Meeting Schedule
The Board to review the 2023 BOE Meeting Schedule.
2. Board Representative for Wellness Committee
Appoint BOE member to Wellness Committee. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations 10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed. 11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from 11/7/2022
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.
DISCUSSION/DECISION
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 6:00 P.M., Town Hall Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING:
ZBA22-008 – 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers – Application requesting a variance from Section 214-3.2A(2) frontage requirement of 300 feet for two-family buildings, to allow 3 apartments, with 128.4 feet of frontage; and a variance from Section 214-6.7 Adaptive re-use standard for accessory apartments on upper floors; to allow 2 apartments on first floor, in the A-1 Residential Zone.
ZBA22-006 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding sale/service of food by Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, Worthington Winery, 359 Mountain Road, Somers.
ZBA22-007 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding tents, canopies, and/or awnings.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:
ZBA22-008 – 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers
Discussion and Possible Action on Public Act 21-29 Concerning Requirements for Temporary Health Structures, Parking, Accessory Dwelling Units. Jennifer Roy
Senior Center Staffing Request – To Change Renee Mullet’s current Position from Per Diem Senior Services Bus Driver to Part-Time. Maureen Parsell
Accept Resignation of Paula LaFrance, Full Time Administrative Assistant for the Department of Public Works. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on New Job Description Administrative Assistant/Recycling Coordinator for the Department of Public Works. Todd Rolland
Local Traffic Authority Approval – Request to Close a Portion of Lower County Road to Vehicular Travel. Todd Rolland
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of November 3, 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 November 3, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of November 14, 2022 Special 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 November 3, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
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.
Somers Board of Education Anne Kirkpatrick, Chairperson
Agenda
Committee: Curriculum Committee Chairperson: Jan Martin
Date: November 28, 2022
Time Started: 6:30
Place: Central Office Meeting Room
Agenda:
1. Approval of the October 24, 2022, Curriculum Committee meeting draft minutes.
2. SHS new novel requests revisited.
3. Other
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, November 28, 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 the November 14, 2022 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the November 14, 2022 draft minutes. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. School Improvement Plans
Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the Board on School Improvement Plans.
3. i-Ready and Student Pathway Report
Tim Percoski, STEM Coordinator, will present the i-Ready and Student Pathway report to the Board.
4. Data Use and Disaggregation within Buildings
Margot Martello, MBA Principal, and Melissa Mucci, SES Principal, will update the Board on data use and disaggregation within the buildings. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of November 28, 2022
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of November 28, 2022.
2. Maternity Leave
Kelly Bartlett, SES SLPA, will be leaving on maternity leave on or before April 10, 2023 until the
end of the 2022-2023 school year.
3. Retirement
Mrs. Holly Boutwell, Administrative Assistant to Pupil Services Director, will be retiring January 3, 2023.
4. Educational Specification Report
The Board to approve the Educational Specification Report presented by Superintendent Gagliarducci. 7. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Warning 2023 BOE Meeting Schedule
The Board to approve the 2023 BOE Meeting Schedule.
2. Updated CIP Report for Board Approval
The Board to approve the updated CIP as reported at the November 14, 2022 Board of Education meeting. 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2023 Washington D.C. Trip
Mr. Phil Goduti, SHS Social Studies Teacher, will present the 2023 Washington D.C. trip to the BOE. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations 10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed. 11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of Beth Frechette as an Alternate Member of the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/24.
Appointment of Ray Wolters as a full member to the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring 12/22/23 to fill the vacancy of Beth Frechette.
Appointment of Shane Manning as an Alternate on the Zoning Commission with a Term expiring 12/22/23.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
PENDING BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Local Traffic Authority Request – Request to close Battle Street during the 2022 Holiday Festival. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action – Resolution for Spring Splash 2023. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on Winter Storm Closing Procedure for Town Facilities. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendation of Cemetery Committee Charges. Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Possible Action on Salary Increases for Elected Officials. Tim Keeney
Discussion and Possible Action on Amendments to the Town Pension Plan. Michael Marinaccio
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of November 17, 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 November 17, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
