Somers Board of Education Meeting (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw) Monday, January 30, 2023 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 January 9, 2023 Draft Minutes
The Board to approve the January 9, 2023 draft minutes. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Whitsons Culinary Group Update
Whitsons Culinary Group representatives will update the Board on the school year.
2. Superintendent Report
3. Presentation of the Superintendent’s Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
Superintendent Gagliarducci will present the proposed SPS 2023-2024 budget to the BOE. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of January 30, 2023
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of January 30, 2023.
2. Board to Approve Job Share
The Board to consent to a 2023-2024 job share for 4th grade from Mrs. Nicole Dzicek and Mrs.
Melissa Shannon. 7. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Warning of 2023-2024 Somers Public Schools Calendar
The Board to approve the 2023-2024 Somers Public Schools Calendar. 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. Somers Elementary School Make-Up Day
Superintendent Gagliarducci will discuss the make-up day for SES from December 23, 2022. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Superintendent Gagliarducci to discuss
Administrator’s contract. 13. ADJOURNMENT
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of Marilyn L. Gaskell to the Senior Advisory Committee with a term expiring on 12.22.23.
Appointment of Rob Wilson to serve on the IT Governance Committee.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION
PENDING BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on Authorizing the First Selectman to execute a Drainage Easement from Laure Goolsby of 255 Billings Road and Kevin and Kimberly Roberts of 449 Billings Road to the Town of Somers.
Discussion and Possible Action on adding Interested Residents to the Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee
Accept Resignation of Scott MinGuy with Possible Transition to Part Time Status. John Roache
Discussion and Possible Action to Waive the Demolition Fee for Property at 118 Whatchaug Road. John Roache
Discussion and Possible Action Supporting the following Proposed three Bills. John Roache
Proposed Bill No. 421 – An Act Increasing Medicaid Payment Rates to Not Less Than Ninety Per Cent of Medicare Rates.
Proposed Bill No. 6539 – An Act Concerning the Sharing and Analysis of Emergency Call Response Data.
Proposed Bill No. 553 – An Act Concerning A State Emergency Medical Service Dashboard.
Budget Presentations:
Recreation and Leisure Services Proposed Budget Presentation – Maureen Parsell
Finance Office Proposed Budget Presentation and Reorganization – Brian Wissinger
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 26, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
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
Committee: Planning/Finance
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: February 6, 2023
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Place: Central Office Conference Room
1. Discuss budget
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #23-001: Heather Cunningham, 44 Mill Road, East Longmeadow, MA seeking a Special Use Permit for a dog grooming business at 612 Main Street in Somers, per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-4.3 permitted uses in the Village Business Zone.
MINUTES: January 3, 2023 and January 9, 2023
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.
CANCELED
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 9/12/2022
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Spring Sports
• Community CPR & AEDs
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – March 6th
XI. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST. SOMERS, CT 06071 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 2-7-23 7:00 pm Town Hall Meeting Room
I. Minutes (1/10/22 Regular Meeting Minutes)
II. WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson
III. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
IV. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget -Reporting and Balance
V. WPCA Sub Committee-Sewer User Fees
VI. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VII. Bills/fransfers
VIII. Adjournment
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Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of Howie Coro as an Alternate Member of the Zoning and Planning Commissions with a term expiring on 12/22/23
Appointment of Shane Manning as the Zoning Commission representative on the Conservation Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/25.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION
PENDING BUSINESS
Town Clerk Budget- David Marti
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation to Hire Matthew B. Cox for the Human Services Director Position with an Annual Salary of $82,000. and a start date of February 15, 2023.
Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Cemetery Buy Back Policy (effective Date, 7/1/2023). – Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Possible authorization of the Resolution to Open Investment Accounts with TD Bank. – Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Possible Action – Recommendation to Appoint Lisa Madden, Tax Collector effective 4/1/23.
Discussion and Possible Action – Recommendation to Appoint Karen Neal, Assessor effective 4/1/23.
Budget Presentations:
Library Budget presentation – Joanne Nichting
Police Budget Presentation – Kim Littig
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of February 2, 2023, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from February 2, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
TOWN OF SOMERS -PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA REVISED February 9, 2023 – 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:
Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 863 Main Street.
Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 7 Hitching Post Lane
PRESENTATION OF SOMERS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER : Todd Roland Director of Public Works
REFERRAL FROM ZONING- APPLICATION #23-001-Heather Cunningham, 44 Mill Road, East Longmeadow, MA seeking a Special Use Permit for a dog grooming business at 612 Main Street in Somers, per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-4.3 permitted uses in the Village Business Zone.
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 February 13, 2023 6:30 pm
Approve minutes of September 26, 2022
Review:
5127 Graduation requirements : clarify wording under Personal Finance electives
6146 Graduation requirements : clarify wording under Personal Finance electives
Somers Board of Education Meeting (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw) Monday, February 13, 2023 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 January 30, 2023 Draft Minutes
The Board to approve the draft minutes from January 30, 2023. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Budget Presentation
Superintendent Gagliarducci will present the 2023-2024 budget to the Board.
3. Somers Elementary Pre-School Program Awarded NAEYC Accreditation
Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the Board on the Somers Elementary Pre-School
Program’s NAEYC Accreditation.
4. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the monthly budget. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of February 13, 2023
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of February 13, 2023.
2. Resignations
The Board to approve the resignations of:
• Madison Hartman, SHS Business Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
• Allison Nadeau, 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher, no later than March 3, 2023.
• Shannin Burns, BOE Recording Secretary, with final meeting February 27, 2023.
3. Course Requirement Change
There has been a change of wording for options for students under Policy 5127 and Policy 6146
under Personal Finance electives. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. Washington, D.C. Trip Chaperones
The BOE to review the number of chaperones for the Washington, D.C. trip per Superintendent
Gagliarducci.
2. Change of Health Insurance Carrier
The Board to vote to change the health insurance carrier. 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
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 13, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge, Welcome to 2 new members and Call To Order
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of January 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report – A. Levesque
b. Bills for Approval/Pay – A. Levesque
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Update: 2nd Piedmont Coffeehouse w/ It Takes Two – A. Levesque
b. Update: 2023 Outdoor Concert Bookings – A. Levesque
c. Update: Videographer – A. Levesque/T. Simoes
d. Update: D. Bynack bequest – A. Levesque
e. Need for 1 more sec member
f. Need for sec Treasurer
6. New Business
a. 2023 Photography Show/Budget – N. Connell
b. 2023 Holiday Festival/KC Sisters – D. Marti
c. 2023 Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
d. Discussion on Stipend Increase for Concert Entertainers – A. Levesque
7. Adjournment – next regular meeting, Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7 pm
TOWN OF SOMERS SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, February 14h, 2023, 4:00 PM Department of Public Works Main Office
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Review of Charges from the Board of Selectmen:
a. Study and make recommendations for the improvement of the existing sidewalk network, ensure or recommend modifications to comply with ADA requirements,
b. Study and make recommendations for the possible expansion of the sidewalk network,
4. Election of Officers
a. Chair
b. Vice Chair
c. Secretary
5. Open Discussion
6. Approval of Meeting Dates
a. Meeting to be held once a month,
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY TUESDAY, February 21, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 2 VISION BLVD. – BOARD 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. Building updates – Bob Socha
b. Budget (FY 2024) – Andy Phillips. Jack Kertenis, Shirley Warner 7. Old Business
a. School release effect on library parking lot 8. New Business
a. Strategic Plan Action Plan
b. Discuss possible people counter replacement 9. Director’s Report 10. Second Audience to Citizens 11. Adjournment
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 Committee: Planning/Finance Committee
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: 2/22/23
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Central Office Conference Room
Town of Somers EDC Meeting Agenda February 22, 2023 Somers Town Hall 6-7PM Agenda:
1. Call to order 2. Review and approve minutes 3. Facebook Page Report — Beth Frechette 5. Old Business
a. Business Directory update
b. Review media releases
c. New Directory Assignments
d. Discuss March roll-out 6. New Business
a. Update on local business
b. Proposals for Linked Videos
c. Update on shuttle advertising
d. Consideration for business recognition
e. Sidewalk considerations 7. Suggestions for next agenda 8. Adjournment
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #23-001: Heather Cunningham, 44 Mill Road, East Longmeadow, MA seeking a Special Use Permit for a dog grooming business at 612 Main Street in Somers, per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-4.3 permitted uses in the Village Business Zone.
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.
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: February 27, 2023
Time: 5:45-7:00 pm
Place: Central Office Meeting Room
Agenda: 1. Approval of the January 9, 2023, Curriculum Committee draft minutes 2. Update on K-3 Reading at SES 3. Superintendent’s K-8 Math Program Review Recommendation 4. Mid-year iReady Data (ELA and Math) for discussion 5. Other
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, February 27, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw 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 February 13, 2023 Draft Minutes
The Board to approve the February 13, 2023 draft minutes. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. 2023-2024 Budget Presentation
Superintendent Gagliarducci will present the proposed 2023-2024 SPS Budget for the Board to
approve to move to public hearing. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of February 27, 2023
The Board to consent to the warrant of February 27, 2023.
2. Retirement
Diane Czyzniak, SHS Math Intervention Teacher, will be retiring at the end of the school year after
22 years of service at SPS. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS
1. CHOICE Program Open Slots
The Board to review and approve the 20 slots on the Open Choice program. This is the same
allocation as in the 2022-2023 school year.
2. First Warning DBS Code 5118 – Students – Non-Resident Attendance
3. First Warning DBS Code 5118.2 – Students – Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident
Students 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
Proposed Agreement Town of Somers and Town of Stafford/Stafford Ambulance
CFO/Finance Department Update
CIP Requests FY2023
Capital Budget Proposal FY2024
Budget Update FY2024
American Relief Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Update
Transfers
Approval of Minutes
01/24/2023 Regular BOF 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.
