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Calendar

Events in January 2023

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1	2 New Years Day Observed -CLOSED N/A January 2, 2023, Untitled Event 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 2, 2023	3 Zoning Commission 6:30 pm January 3, 2023 Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 6:30pm Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARING Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main Street in Somers to allow 2 additional apartments for a total of 3 apartments and 3 commercial offices per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-6.7 Adaptive Re-Use; in the A-1 Residential Zone. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main Street in Somers. CORRESPONDENCE Pre-application meeting request: Tom Carenzo, Gingras Development, regarding Section 5 of the Somers Zoning Regulations regarding Special Districts Planned Development District and Detached Housing Development District. MINUTES: December 5, 2022 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.	4 IT Governance – CANCELLED 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 4, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS IT GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Town Hall Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 3:00pm CANCELLED, Conservation Commission 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 4, 2023	5 EPAC 8:00 am – 9:00 am January 5, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 5th, 2023 8:00 AM Fire Station Call to Order Members Present Old Business Sanitarian Social Services Police Fire DPW Schools New Business CERT Report General Discussion Approval of Minutes: December 1st, 2022 Adjournment, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 5, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMAN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 5, 2023 Town Hall Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN CONSENT AGENDA Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: Appoint Pat Pio to a full member of the Planning Commission (12/22/2026) and to appoint him as the Conservation Representative (12/22/2025) Pat Loftus Reappointment to the Cemetery Commission (12/22/2026) 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 Recommendation to Hire Taylor Setzler for the Position of Prevention Coordinator – Allison Maynard Accept Resignation of Assessor Walter Topliff, Jr. – Mike Marinaccio Request Position Changes – Building Inspector – Tim Keeney Local Traffic Authority – Install Wayfarer Signs (Library) – Todd Rolland CIP Items – Todd Rolland Request to Install Disc Golf Course at Field Rd Park – Todd Rolland Request to Sell excess DPW Truck – Todd Rolland Request to Change Waste Oil Collection – Todd Rolland EMPG Grant Resolution – Glen Reynolds APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT	6	7
8	9 BOE-Curriculum 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm January 9, 2023 Agenda Curriculum Committee Chairperson: Jan Martin Date: Jan 9, 2023 Time: 6:00-6:30 pm Place: Central Office Meeting Room Agenda: Approval of the Nov 28, 2022. Curriculum Committee draft minutes District Updates CSDE Updates Other, Zoning Commission – Special Meeting 6:30 pm January 9, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:30pm Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from 1/3/2023: Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main Street in Somers to allow 2 additional apartments for a total of 3 apartments and 3 commercial offices per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-6.7 Adaptive Re-Use; in the A-1 Residential Zone. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main Street in Somers. CORRESPONDENCE Pre-application meeting request: Tom Carenzo, Gingras Development, regarding Section 5 of the Somers Zoning Regulations regarding Special Districts Planned Development District and Detached Housing Development District. Pre-application meeting request: Scott Sutter, regarding Adaptive re-use regulation and/or mixed use regulations. MINUTES: December 5, 2022 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., Board of Education 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 9, 2023 Somers Board of Education Meeting (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw) Monday, January 9, 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 December 12, 2022 Draft Minutes The Board to review and approve the December 12, 2022 draft minutes. 2. Approval of the December 21, 2022 BOE Special Meeting Draft Minutes The Board to review and approve the Special Meeting draft minutes from December 21, 2022. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Introduction of New Superintendent Superintendent Gagliarducci will formally introduce Dr. Samuel Galloway as the Superintendent of Somers Public Schools effective April 1, 2023. 2. Superintendent Update 3. Monthly Budget Report Mrs. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the monthly budget. 4. Whitsons Culinary Group Update Whitsons Culinary Group representatives will update the Board on the school year. 5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS 6. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Warrant of January 9, 2023 The Board will review and consent to the warrant of January 9, 2023. 2. Change of BOE Meeting from January 23, 2023 to January 30, 2023 The BOE to formally change the January 23, 2023 BOE meeting to January 30, 2023. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 1. First Warning of 2023-2024 Somers Public Schools Calendar 2. BOE Retreat The Board to discuss dates in February and March for the BOE retreat. 3. Budget Dates for BOE Review The Board to discuss budget dates for total BOE review in February. 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: 1. Administrator’s contract 2. Superintendent contract 13. ADJOURNMENT, Cultural Commission 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 9, 2023 SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 9, 2023 -7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall 1. Pledge and Call To Order 2. Secretary’s Report -P. Bachetti a. Approval of November 14, 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: 1st 2023 Piedmont Coffeehouse w/ Handler & Levesque -A. Levesque c. Update: 2023 Outdoor Concert Bookings -A. Levesque d. Need for 2 more members 6. New Business a. Scholarship -B. Hall b. No videographer currently to replace Michelle Pellissier; other known contacts for same? -A. Levesque c. Dorie Bynack bequest -A. Levesque d. Debbie Vinick, harpist -A. Levesque 7. Adjournment -next regular meeting, Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7 pm	10 Senior Advisory Committee 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm January 10, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS January 10, 2023 @ 1:30pm 619 Main Street I. Call to Order II. Approval of 11/12/22 minutes III. Audience IV. Correspondence V. Old Business VI. New Business A. Advisory openings B. Ad-Hoc Sidewalk committee C. Snow policy D. Social Services E. Senior Center a. Holiday Festival Recap b. Upcoming Programming VII. Committee Updates VIII. Adjournment, WPCA 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 10, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST. SOMERS, CT 06071 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1-10-23 7:00 pm Town Hall Meeting Room Minutes (12/6/22 Regular Meeting Minutes) WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balances – Brian Wissinger – Asst. Finance Director Correspondence/Audience Participation Bills/Transfers – Appropriation/ Budget Transfer Request 2022 Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89467753657?pwd=ckNQc01HVklBd21MTUVYTWJENVo5QT09 Meeting ID: 894 6775 3657 Passcode: 955873 One tap mobile +16469313860,,89467753657#,,,,955873# US +13017158592,,89467753657#,,,,955873# US (Washington DC) Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-840-4194 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you., Zoning Board of Appeals- Canceled 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 10, 2023	11 Youth Services 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm January 11, 2023 Somers Youth Services Advisory Board Agenda January 11, 2023 @ 4:30pm 619 Main Street Introductions Approval of Minutes from 11/9/22 meeting Staffing update Prevention Coordinator-Taylor Setzler Youth Leadership Council Mailer to household Spring/Summer programming Adjourn, Cemetery Committee 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 11, 2023 Somers Cemetery Agenda January 11, 2023 Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM Call to order Members present Public comment Vote to approve November’s minutes, & November special meeting minutes Committee Reports Finance – Brian Wissinger Sexton – Jeff Buckley – introduction Landscaping – John Guzie America Legion – email report if needed Veteran’s Office – WAA DPW – if needed/ email report if needed Old Business – Finalize 2023 Repost new if needed. RFP ideas for expansion of Center Cemetery outer ring Send request for bidding to Finance office. Finalize Buy Back Write up for Bd. of Selectman’s approval. New Business- Job Description sub-committee (members/working meeting date/s) Goal: Create written description of both Liaison & committee Rules & Regulations subcommittee (members/working meeting date/s) 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. Digital Management/ Sales subcommittee (members/working meeting date)/s. Goal: Find a system that best fits the needs of the List considerations for March meeting, (date to be determined) Adjournment:	12 CIP 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm January 12, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS CIP COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Town Hall Thursday, January 12, 2022 4:00 pm Call to Order Members Present FY2023 Request Change of Funding Source FY2024 Capital Budget Requests Status of Current Bond Projects (Schools & Roads) Other Business Approval of Minutes November 10, 2022 – Regular Meeting Adjournment, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 12, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMAN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 12, 2023 6:00pm Selectmen’s Conference Room MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured AMENDED A.) CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call B.) PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: C.). EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE D.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN E.) CONSENT AGENDA Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations Accept Resignation of Elaine F. Friedman Cultural Commission Member Accept Resignation of Carol Sarrantonio Senior Advisory Committee Appointment of Eileen Fedorwich to the Senior Advisory Committee with a Term Expiring on 12/22/23 F.) OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS G.) FINANCE REPORT 1.Transfers/Amendments – Separation Payouts for Town Assessor Walter Topliff and DPW Administrative Assistant Paula LaFrance. CFO Finance Report/Updates Presentation and approval of scheduled payments H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I.) PENDING BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action on Salary Increase for First Selectman J.) NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action on Request to Create a Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee – Todd Rolland CIP Request for an Ambulance for Spring/Summer 2024 – John Roache Accept Resignation of FF/Paramedic Michael Clynch For Review and Possible Discussion – Salary Survey/Ranges provided by Kathy Lamkin, Human Resources Consultant. Discussion and Possible Action on the Ratified Somers Fire Fighters, Local 4284, IAFF Union Contract. K.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 12, 2022, and that minutes of said meeting be approved. Approval of Minutes of January 5, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 5, 2023 and that minutes of said meeting be approved. L.) ADJOURNMENT, Planning Commission- Cancelled 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 12, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING *JANUARY 12, 2023 MEETING CANCELLED* The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2023 Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Department (860)763-8218	13	14
15	16 Martin Luther King Jr- Offices Closed N/A January 16, 2023	17 Somers Senior/Community Center Committee Public Informational Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:04 pm January 17, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 17, 2023, 6:00 PM TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured Introduction / Welcome / Overview Why a new Senior/Community Center? Project timeline Survey Results Proposed Building Program Site Selection Conceptual Design – Plans & Renderings Questions & Answers, Zoning Board of Appeals Special meeting 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 17, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, January 17 – 6:00 P.M., Town Hall Auditorium CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL DISCUSSION / DECISION: 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. PUBLIC HEARING / DISCUSSION / DECISION on each application: ZBA22-007 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding tents, canopies, and/or awnings. (continued from 12/13/2022) ZBA22-009 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision/enforce Cease and Desist Order regarding lighting, and regulations regarding Campgrounds, storage container and screening of loading areas. ZBA22-010 – Somers Mountain Properties LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer dated October 31, 2022 regarding parking and lighting. ZBA22-011 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision that a special event held on November 17, 2022 was allowed under Special Use permit from 2000. ZBA22-012 – Brandon Eastwood, and Oliver & Georgianna Eastwood, 278 George Wood Road, Somers, seeking a variance from Section 214-7.7(4) of the 10’ (ten foot) required setback for a driveway, to install a driveway 3’ (three feet) from the property line in the A-1 Residential Zone. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 13, 2022 ADJOURNMENT, Public Library 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 17, 2023 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY TUESDAY, January 17, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 2 VISION BLVD. – BOARD ROOM AGENDA: 1. First Audience to Citizens a. Andrew Rockett – Discussion of John C. Rockett Trust Fund 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. Friends of the Library –Jack Kertenis c. Budget (FY 2024) – Andy Phillips. Jack Kertenis, Shirley Warner 7. Old Business a. School release effect on library parking lot 8. New Business a. Open library on Sundays during book sales 9. Director’s Report 10. Second Audience to Citizens 11. Adjournment	18 IT Governance- SPECIAL N/A January 18, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS IT GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Somers Town Hall Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 3:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Members Present 3. Report from Suzor IT a. Updates – i. 365 Transition ii. New Wi-Fi Hardware Upgrade iii. Computer Replacement FY2023 b. Review of Help Desk Ticket Data c. Capital Plan/Replacement Schedule for FY2024 d. Policies i. Cybersecurity ii. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 4. Recommendations to Board of Selectmen 5. Approval of Minutes a. October 5, 2022 – Regular Meeting 6. Adjournment, Housing Authority 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm January 18, 2023 Housing Authority of the Town of Somers Meeting January 18, 2023 – 1:00 p.m. 71 Battle Street Meeting Agenda Call to Order Attendance Discussion with individual residents 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 Discussion of participating in moderate income housing project in Somersville Other New Business Other Approval of minutes from Dec 21, 2022 Resident Questions/Concerns Adjournment	19 Pension Board 9:00 am – 10:00 am January 19, 2023 PENSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 2023, THURSDAY 9:00 TOWN HALL CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2022 REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO: MIKE MARINACCIO AND BRIAN WISSINGER Report the Office of Finance and Treasury Approval of Investment Policy Statement Town Fund: cash and benefit payment need Firefighters Fund: cash and benefit payment needs INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT, Special BOS Agenda 5:15pm 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm January 19, 2023 BOARD OF SELECTMEN SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA January 19, 2023 5:15 pm SELECTMEN’S CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL EXECUTIVE SESSION – “Pending Claims and Litigation PLH v. Somers, Discussion of Settlement Proposal” EXECUTIVE SESSION – “Discussion regarding privileged communication on EMS” ADJOURNMENT, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 19, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMAN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 19, 2023 Town Hall Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN CONSENT AGENDA Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: Appointment Request to add Timothy Simoes as a full member to the Cultural Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/24. Appointment Request to add Lianette Sheehan as a full member to the Cultural Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/24. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS FINANCE Transfers/Appropriations – Transfer to cover mid-year salary adjustment for First Selectman CFO Finance Report/Updates 2022 Grand List Totals – Michael Marinaccio Presentation of Scheduled Payments UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PENDING BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action on Naming Karen Neal the Interim Assessor – Brian Wissinger Discussion and Possible Action on Salary Increase for the Interim Assessor – Brian Wissinger Discussion and Possible Action on New Assessment/Tax Clerk Job Description – Brian Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Reorganization of the Assessment and Tax Office – Brian Wissinger Staffing Discussion and Possible Action – Request to Hire Kristina Owren for the Full-time position of Administrative Assistant/Recycling Coordinator with an Annual Salary of $50,000. and a start date of January 30, 2023. – Todd Rolland Department of Public Works Budget Presentation – Todd Rolland APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of November 30, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from November 30, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved. Approval of Minutes of January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 12, 2023 and that minutes of said meeting be approved. ADJOURNMENT	20	21
22	23	24 Board of Finance 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 24, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF FINANCE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA (Amended) Town Hall – Auditorium Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:00pm Call to Order Members Present BOE Update Selectmen’s Update Requested Report on the status of resolving claim for reimbursement from Town of Stafford for ALS Services 2022 Grand List Summary CFO/Finance Department Update Report on revisions to determine the costs incurred in providing ALS Services to the Town of Stafford American Relief Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Update Transfers Approval of Minutes 12/20/2022 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. Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A	25 EDC 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 25, 2023 Town of Somers EDC Meeting Agenda January 25, 2023 Somers Town Hall 6-7 PM Agenda: Call to order Review and approve minutes ReIntroduce members and organize contact paper Facebook Page Report — Beth Frechette Old Business Business Directory update Small Business Saturday update New Business Update on local business Suggestions for new programs Suggestions for next agenda Adjournment	26 Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 26, 2023 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMAN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 26, 2023 Town Hall Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured CALL TO ORDER: Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: Knights of Columbus – Somers Refuse Collection facility PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN CONSENT AGENDA Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: Accept resignation of Beverly Guimond of the Senior Advisory Committee OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS FINANCE Transfers/Appropriations – Request Separation Payout for Walter Topliff CFO Finance Report/Updates Presentation of Scheduled Payments UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PENDING BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action – Request to authorize the First Selectman to execute an option agreement with Loadstar energy, LLC, for the purpose of installing a solar photovoltaic system on top of the old landfill. – Todd Rolland CIP Request – Camp Aya Po Improvements – Todd Rolland Accept Resignation of Human Services Director Allison Maynard Budget Presentations – Town Hall Offices, Human Services Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of January 19, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from January 19, 2023 at 5:15pm and that minutes of said meeting be approved. Approval of Minutes of January 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 19, 2023, 6pm and that minutes of said meeting be approved. ADJOURNMENT	27	28 Veterans Coffee House 8:30 am – 11:00 pm January 28, 2023 Veterans Coffee House Auditorium Town Hall 8:30 am to 11 am
29	30 Board of Education 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 30, 2023 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	31