Calendar

Events in June 2023

  • EPAC

    EPAC

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    June 1, 2023

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

    MEETING AGENDA

     

    Thursday, June 1st, 2023

    8:00 AM

    Fire Station

     

    1. Call to Order

     

    1. Members Present

     

    1. Old Business
      1. Sanitarian
      2. Social Services
      3. Police
      4. Fire
      5. DPW
      6. Schools
      7. CERT

     

    1. New Business

     

    1. General Discussion,

     

    1. Approval of Minutes: May 4th, 2023

     

    1. Adjournment
    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    –
    June 1, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, June 1, 2023

    5:00 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

     

    • CONSENT AGENDA
      1. Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:

     

    1. Accept the Resignation of Marissa Marks from the Board of Education effective May 22, 2023.

     

    • FINANCE
    1. Transfers/Appropriations
    2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
    3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments

     

     

    • NEW BUSINESS

     

    1. Authorize the First Selectman to sign the amended Bundle Billing Agreements with the Town of Enfield Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

     

    1. Authorize the First Selectman to Execute all related documents for the Maple Street Bridge Project, DOT No 04555.

     

    1. Fire Department Staffing – Request to Hire Robert Wheeler as Lieutenant/Paramedic with a hire date of June 5, 2023. This request is conditional on Medical Clearance from the Town Occupational Health “Corp Care”.

     

    • APPROVAL OF MINUTES

     

    Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from May 18, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
    Selectmen Board Of Cancelled

    Selectmen Board Of Cancelled

    –
    June 1, 2023

  • Zoning Commission – cancelled

    Zoning Commission – cancelled

    –
    June 5, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    ZONING COMMISSION

    REGULAR MEETING

    **JUNE 5, 2023 MEETING IS CANCELLED**

     

    A Special meeting will be scheduled, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2023.

    Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department

    #(860) 763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.

     

     

    BOE- Special Meeting

    BOE- Special Meeting

    –
    June 5, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
    Monday, June 5, 2023 7:00 PM
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
    “The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.”

    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. INTERVIEW OF BOE CANDIDATE
    (This brief meeting will not be televised)
    4. BOARD PROTOCOLS WORKSHOP
    5. ADJOURNMENT

    Recreation Commission

    Recreation Commission

    –
    June 5, 2023

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Meeting Agenda
    June 5th, 2023
    7:00 PM
    Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

    I. Call to Order

    II. Members Present

    III. Audience

    IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 3/6/2023

    V. Recreation Report

    VI. Parks Report

    VII. New Business
    • Senior/Community Center
    • Sidewalk Project
    • General Discussion

    VIII. Correspondence

    IX. Opportunity to add agenda items

    X. Next Meeting – August 7th

    XI. Adjournment

  • WPCA

    WPCA

    –
    June 6, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
    600 MAIN ST.
    SOMERS, CT 06071

    MEETING AGENDA

    6-6-23 7:00 pm Town Hall Lower Conference Room

    1. Minutes (5/9/23 Special Meeting Minutes)
    2. WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson
    3. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
    4. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balance
    5. WPCA Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees
    6. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change
    7. Correspondence/Audience Participation
    8. Bills/Transfers – Water Leak
    9. Adjournment

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

  • Conservation Commission

    Conservation Commission

    –
    June 7, 2023

  • Planning Commission-CANCELLED

    Planning Commission-CANCELLED

    –
    June 8, 2023

    PLANNING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING

    ***JUNE 8, 2023 REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED***

    The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2023 Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Office (860)763-8220.

  • BOE-Curriculum

    BOE-Curriculum

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    June 12, 2023

    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: June 12, 2023
    Start Time: 6;00 pm
    End Time: 7:00 pm
    Place: Central Office Conference Room

    Agenda:
    1. Approval of the May 8, 2023, Curriculum Committee meeting draft minutes.
    2. Teacher Evaluation Update
    3. iReady Data, ELA and Math domain, Fall to Winter Comparison. Tim Percoski will
    be part of this discussion.
    4. Other

    Board of Education

    Board of Education

    –
    June 12, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Meeting
    Monday, June 12, 2023 7:00 PM

    1. CALL TO ORDER

    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
    1. Recognition of Retirements
    The Board to recognize the following retirements:
    • Linda Ford – 35 years of service
    • Holly Boutwell – 9 1/2 years of service
    • Diane Czyzniak – 22 years of service
    • Dana Levesque – 22 years of service
    • Lynn Tracy – 16 years of service
    • Donna Duhrels – 24 years of service
    • Gary Cotzin – 17 years of service

    4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Approval of the May 19, 2023 Special BOE Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special Meeting on May 19, 2023.
    2. Approval of the May 22, 2023 BOE Draft Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the draft minutes from the Board meeting on May 22, 2023.
    3. Approval of the June 5, 2023 Special BOE Meeting Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special BOE Meeting on June 5, 2023.

    5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Superintendent Update
    2. Monthly Budget Report
    Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the budget.

    6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS

    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of June 12, 2023
    The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 12, 2023.
    2. Resignations
    • Miranda Wilson, Grade 7 Language Arts Teacher, is resigning with her last day effective June 12, 2023.
    • Jill Wright, SES Speech and Language Pathologist, is resigning effective June 13, 2023.
    • Traci Fasano, SHS Paraeducator, is resigning effective June 9, 2023.

    8. OLD BUSINESS

    9. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Contract Extension of Dr. Galloway
    This 90-day extension will put the contract in line with all Administrators’ contracts. There is no
    salary adjustment.
    2. Renewal of Whitsons Contract
    The Board to approve the extension of the Whitsons contract for one year.

    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

    Cultural Commission

    Cultural Commission

    –
    June 12, 2023

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
    June 12, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

    1. Pledge and Call to Order

    2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
    a. Approval of May 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
    b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti

    3. Treasurer’s Report
    a. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
    b. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt

    4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting

    5. Old Business
    a. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest on Dec 9/KC Sisters – D. Marti/A. Levesque
    b. Update: 2023 Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
    c. Update: 2023 Photography Show – N. Connell
    d. Update: 2023 Spring Concerts (3 – Dee Reilly, Ethel Lee Ensemble & Ray of Elvis)
    e. Update: Rise UP CT – L. Goss, and Kathy Devlin
    f. Piedmont Hall Sign Letters – A. Levesque
    g. Scout Project – Piedmont Porch Repaint – A. Levesque
    h. Update: Dec 9 Festival Wreaths – A. Levesque
    i. Update: Dec 9 Renata Bowers reading at Piedmont Hall – A. Levesque

    6. New Business
    a. More signs for outdoor concert parking – T. Simoes
    b. Sponsors promos at outdoor concerts – A. Levesque
    c. Somers Congregational Church as back up venue if bad weather/air quality an issue and Joanna’s Restaurant unavailable – A. Levesque that’s it

    7. Adjournment – next regular mtg., Mon., September 11, 2023, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall

  • Senior Advisory CANCELLED

    Senior Advisory CANCELLED

    –
    June 13, 2023

     

    CANCELLED

    Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

    Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

    –
    June 13, 2023

    **JUNE 13, 2023 MEETING CANCELLED**

    The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2023.

    Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department#(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.

     

     

  • Blood Drive

    Blood Drive

    –
    June 14, 2023

    Youth Services- CANCELED

    Youth Services- CANCELED

    –
    June 14, 2023

    Meeting CANCELED

  • Selectmen Board Of

    Selectmen Board Of

    –
    June 15, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, June 15, 2023

    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

     

    • 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

     

    • NEW BUSINESS
    1.  Discussion and Action to Implement the Salary Pay Pool as Presented.

     

    1. Town Assessor Report on Homeowners and Disabled Program. Karen Neal

     

    1. Appointment Panel Recommendation to Appoint Brian Wissinger as the Chief Financial Officer with an effective date of July 1, 2023. Tim Keeney

     

    1. Approval of Assistant Treasurer Job Description. Brian Wissinger

     

    1. Approval of Accountant Job Description. Brian Wissinger

     

    1. Presentation of Preliminary Dates for Appropriation and Bond Timeline for the November 7, 2023, Referendum Vote. Brian Wissinger/Michael Marinaccio

     

    1. Accept the resignation of Cecelia Becker, Reference Librarian, effective August 1, 2023.

     

    1. Land Use Reorganization Proposal. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Approval of Director of Land Use and Public Works Job Description. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Approval of Assistant Land Use Director/Zoning Enforcement Officer Job Description. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Building Inspection Service Proposal. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Approval of the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Somers and the Town of Stafford for Building Official Services.

     

    1. Appointment of Glen Setzler as the Somers Building’s Official.

     

    1. Land Use Fee Schedule Proposal (Informational) – Todd Rolland

     

    1. Authorize the First Selectman to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Master Municipal Agreement for Construction Projects. Todd Rolland

     

    1. Authorize the First Selectman to Execute a five-year lease for eight (8) Cloud Based Security Cameras for the Resident Troopers Office. Todd Rolland

     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

     Approval of Minutes of June 1, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from June 1, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
  • Juneteenth -Offices Closed

    Juneteenth -Offices Closed

    N/A
    June 19, 2023

  • Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee

    Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee

    –
    June 20, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
    MEETING AGENDA
    Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, 4:00 PM
    Department of Public Works
    Main Office
    Meeting is Canceled

    Public Library

    Public Library

    –
    June 20, 2023

    LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
    TUESDAY, June 20, 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
    a. Notice of retirement – Cecelia Becker
    4. Treasurer’s Report
    5. Financial Business
    a. Year-to-date financial report
    6. Committees
    7. Old Business
    8. New Business
    a. Job description revisions/salary restructure
    9. Director’s Report
    10. Second Audience to Citizens
    11. Adjournment

  • Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

    –
    June 21, 2023

    Housing Authority of the Town of Somers

    Meeting June 21, 2023 – 1:00 p.m.

    71 Battle Street

    Meeting Agenda

     

     

    1. Call to Order
    2. Attendance
    3. Discussion with individual residents
    4. Old Business
      • Management of Property (REDI)
        • Apartment Rental – Update
          • Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
        • Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
        • Review Financial Condition
        • Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
      • Other
    5. New Business
      • Other
    6. Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023
    7. Resident Questions/Concerns
    8. Adjournment
  • Veterans Coffee House

    Veterans Coffee House

    –
    June 24, 2023

    Veterans Coffee House

    Auditorium Town Hall

    8:30 am to 11 am

  • Board of Education- Policy Comm

    Board of Education- Policy Comm

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    June 26, 2023

    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
    June 29, 2023
    6:00 pm
    Approve minutes of February 13, 2023
    Review:
    1230 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs (new policy)
    5144.4 Physical Exercise & Discipline of Students (revised required policy)
    5141.4 Reporting Child Abuse (revised required policy)
    5145.511 Sexual Abuse Prevention & Education Program (revised required policy)
    7230.2 Indoor Air quality in schools (revised recommened policy)
    Next meeting: TBD

    BOE Meeting

    BOE Meeting

    –
    June 26, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Meeting
    Monday, June 26, 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 the June 12, 2023 BOE Draft Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the minutes from the BOE meeting on June 12, 2023.

    4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Superintendent Update

    5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS

    6. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of June 26, 2023
    The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 26, 2023.
    2. Resignation
    Emma Wilson, SHS Paraeducator, resigned effective June 9, 2023.

    7. OLD BUSINESS

    8. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Approval of Teacher Evaluation Flexibility Plan
    The Board to review and approve the Teacher Evaluation Flexibility Plan. Mrs. Senecal will be in
    attendance to discuss any questions with the Board on the attached report.

    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

    Open Space and Trails

    Open Space and Trails

    –
    June 26, 2023

  • Zoning Board of Appeals – Special meeting CANCELED

    Zoning Board of Appeals – Special meeting CANCELED


    June 27, 2023

    ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Tuesday, June 27, 2023 – 6:00 P.M., Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CANCELED

    CALL TO ORDER

    ROLL CALL

    NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING:

    1. ZBA23-004 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision that special events being held on multiple occasions, for do-it-yourself workshops are allowed at the Farm Winery.

    PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:

    1. ZBA23-004 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 15, 2023

    ADJOURNMENT

     

    Board of Finance

    Board of Finance

    –
    June 27, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    7:00pm

    Somers Town Hall Auditorium

     

     

    1. Call to Order

     

    1. Members Present

     

    1. BOE Update

     

    1. Selectmen’s Update

     

    1. CFO Update

     

    1. Bond Appropriation Update

     

    1. America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report

     

    1. Transfers & Appropriations

     

    1. Approval of Minutes
      • 05/23/23 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes

     

    1. Other Business

     

    1. 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.

     

    Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A

  • EDC

    EDC

    –
    June 28, 2023

    Town of Somers
    Economic Development Commission
    Meeting Agenda for June 28, 2023
    Somers Town Hall 6-7PM

    1. Call to Order

    2. Review and approve minutes

    3. Correspondence – Beth Frechette

    4. Old Business
    a. Business Directory re-location
    b. Update on shuttle advertising
    c. Review standards for Business of the Month and
    publicity announcement

    5. New Business
    a. Report on new and potential businesses
    b. Business Issues
    c. Ribbon Cuttings
    d. Potential EDC members

    6. Suggestions for September agenda

    7. Adjourn

 

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