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.
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #23-002: Hillsdale College, 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use permit for operation of a religious institution, amending the conditions of approval regarding recreational use, restrictions placed on events, and possible additional events; per section 214-9.
MINUTES: February 6, 2023 and February 22, 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.
Meeting ID: 819 0676 6219
Passcode: 190069
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Written 60 day or quarterly report submitted from Finance office
Landscaping- John Guzie
Sexton – Jeff Buckley
Old Business –
Response to request for RFP from Brian
B.W has requested specific RFP ideas for expansion of Center Cemetery outer ring design. RFP has not been written. Map of outer area to be provided by B.W.
Buy Back Status report
Ordinance concerning cremated remains on town Status report
Goal: Rewrite/ condense rules that need updating. Write new rules as needed. Examine the need to align with the rules of cemeteries within the larger Hartford & Tolland County area. Redesign booklet as needed. (No meetings scheduled yet.)
New Business –
Brian Wissinger has submitted a Committee Liaison job description and asked for feedback for final
Digital Management/ subcommittee
Goal: Find a system that best fits the needs of the town. B.W is requesting a special meeting of the committee to meet with a vendor he has invited to present. (Vendor not identified. Date not set.)
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION
PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on Cemetery Buy Back Policy – Brian Wissinger
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action – Request use of the Somers Fire Station by Boy Scout Troop 387 for a pasta dinner fundraiser. – John Roache
Presentation of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Spreading of Ashes on Public Land and possible action to accept the Ordinance and set a Public Hearing Date.
Presentation for Senior/Community Center. – Todd Rolland
TOWN OF SOMERS -PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA March 9, 2023-6:30 PM Somers Town Hall Lowe1·-Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION:
Referral from Zoning-Application #23-002 -Hillsdale College, 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use Permit for operation of a religious institution, amending the conditions of approval regarding recreational use,
restrictions placed on events and possible additional events; per section 214-9.
Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 41 Wood Rd
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 13, 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. SECRETARY MIGUEL CARDONA’S MESSAGE FOR BOE APPRECIATION MONTH
A video message from Secretary Miguel Cardona will be shown for BOE Appreciation Month. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the February 27, 2023 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the February 27, 2023 draft minutes. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Report on Strategic Plan
Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the BOE on the Strategic Plan as part of his goals.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
4. Appointment of Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal
Superintendent Gagliarducci has appointed Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal effective
July 1, 2023. 6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 13, 2023
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 13, 2023.
2. Athletic Trainer Contract
The Board to consent to the Athletic Trainer Contract for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026. 8. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118 – Students – Non-Resident Attendance
The Board to approve DBS Code 5118 – Non-Resident Attendance.
2. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118.2 – Students – Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident
Students
The Board to approve DBS Code 5118.2 – Students – Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students 9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2023-2024 School Budget to Move to Board of Finance
The Board to approve that the 2023-2024 School Budget moves to the BOF. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations 11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed. 12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA March 13, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Guest Welcome, Pledge and Call To Order 2. Secretary’s Report – P. Sachetti
a. Approval of February 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
c. Nomination & vote for SCC Treasurer – A. Levesque 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: 3rd Piedmont Coffeehouse w/ The Healys – A. Levesque
b. Update: 2023 Outdoor Concert Bookings – A. Levesque
c. Update: D. Bynack Bequest – A. Levesque
d. Need for 1 more sec member
e. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest on Dec 9/KC Sisters – A. Levesque
f. Update: 2023 Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
g. Stipend Increase for Concert Entertainers – A. Levesque 6. New Business
a. Art Corridor project at Somers Town Hall – D. Marti/N. Connell
b. An Invitation to all SCC members, friends and families to view Neil Connell’s excellent public Art Exhibit at the Longmeadow Adult Center, 211 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA for the month of March. Best to call ahead of time because because there may be classes held in the rooms where Neil’s paintings are exhibited and viewers are not allowed into the rooms while these classes are going on. Phone# 413-565-4150, hours open are Mon – Fri 8 AM to 8 PM and Sat 9-1 pm. According to front desk receptionist, best to call day of or day before going to Neil’s show. 7. Adjournment – next regular mtg., Mon., April 10, 2023, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectmen to Sign the Agreement for Paramedic Intercept Services between the Town of Somers and the Town of Stafford.
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Agreement Between Ray Steadward, Enfield Building Official and the Town of Somers.
Discussion and Possible Action to appoint Ray Steadward as the Town of Somers Building Official.
Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Building Official/Director of Land Use Job Description and Post the Position with an Annual Salary of $100,000 – $110,000..
Discussion and Possible Action to Post a Part Time Position for an Emergency Management Director with an hourly rate of $27.
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.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Recommendation to appoint Yvonne Cormier Besse to the Somers Cultural Commission with a term expiring on 12.22.23
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
Request to use Camp Aya Po for the Cub Scouts to hold their Annual Picnic and fish on April 29, 2023, and waive any associated fees. Matt Kaszycki, Cub Master.
Set Annual Town Meeting to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm.
Set Referendum date at Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Appropriation and Bonding Resolution
Discussion and vote to adopt, and recommend to the Board of Finance and to the electors and citizens eligible to vote at town meetings of the Town, the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $12,500,000 FOR THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT and THE FINANCING OF SAID APPROPRIATION BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500,000, AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A REFERENDUM
Notice of Special Town Meeting and Referendum
Provisionally call for a Special Town Meeting to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., to consider and discuss (but not vote on) the resolution.
Remove the resolution from the agenda of the Town Meeting and approve vote by voting machine and set the date for referendum on May 16, 2023.
Authorize the preparation and printing of explanatory text and other materials in accordance with section 9-369b.
Request for Separation Payout Payment for Allison Maynard in the amount of $15,354.12.
Approve new rates and agreement from Buckley Cemetery Services for Foundations.
Approve new rates for Town of Somers Charge for Foundations in Somers Cemeteries
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 9, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from March 16, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $12,500,000 FOR THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT AND THE FINANCING OF SAID APPROPRIATION BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500,000
Appropriation – Separation Benefits Fund
FY2023 Capital Requests
Ambulance Purchase
Camp Aya-Po Request
Approval of Minutes
02/28/2023 Regular BOF Minutes
03/21/2023 Special BOF Minutes
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.
Town of Somers EDC
March 29, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Somers Town Hall 6-7PM
Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Review and approve minutes 3.Correspondence Report — Beth Frechette
5. Old Business
a. Business Directory update – Beth Frechette
b. Any New Directory Assignments
c. Report on Ribbon Cutting March 23
6. New Business
a. Update on local business
b. Update on Instructions on Starting a Business in Somers – Karen Murdoch
c. Proposals for Linked Videos
d. Update on shuttle advertising
e. Discussion on standards for business recognition
f. Discussion on ID’s for EDC members
