Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Accept the Resignation of Marissa Marks from the Board of Education effective May 22, 2023.
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
NEW BUSINESS
Authorize the First Selectman to sign the amended Bundle Billing Agreements with the Town of Enfield Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Authorize the First Selectman to Execute all related documents for the Maple Street Bridge Project, DOT No 04555.
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.
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
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
Meeting ID: 852 2694 6741
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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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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:
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:
ZBA23-004 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report
Transfers & Appropriations
Approval of Minutes
05/23/23 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.
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
