Application #24-002: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Text Amendment to section 214-6.11 and 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, as they relate to Farm Wineries.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:00pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.
To elect a moderator
To consider the annual budget for 2024/2025 Fiscal Year as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of $39,826,728.
To set the date, time, and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question of adopting the annual budget as proposed, Selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hour of 6:00am and 8:00 pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 23rd day of April 2024
Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Volunteer Firefighter Pension Plan Monthly Multiplier. Brian Wissinger
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on the Revision to Ordinance #179-13 Authorization: Proposed revision seeks to amend the ordinance by increasing the threshold to allow semi-annual tax payments from $250 to $500.
Accept resignation of School Resource Officer Craig Jones with an effective date of June 12, 2024.
Fire Department Staffing Request. Request to transition part time Firefighter/EMT Clint Thomas to full-time status with a start date of May 23, 2024. Gary Schiessl
Adoption of Board of Finance Regulation Under Section 6-8 (c), (d) and (e). Proposed regulation for the Board of Education and Board of Selectmen to provide monthly actual fund expenditures year to date, by budget category, and a listing of all fund transfers within and between budget categories. Brian Wissinger
Discussion and possible action on revision of Vendors Hawkers Ordinance in section 196-2 adding the following language “Food vendors, including food trucks, serving or selling food from private property where the property has a permit from the Somers Zoning Commission allowing such service or sales are also exempt from the terms of this Ordinance.” And to set a Public Hearing date.
Approval of Minutes of April 25, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from April 25, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Open Public Hearing – Revision to Ordinance #179-13 Authorization: Proposed revision seeks to amend the ordinance by increasing the threshold to allow semi-annual tax payments from $250 to $500.
Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Somers Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Somers Town Hall Board of Selectmen Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following:
Revision to Ordinance #179-13 Authorization: Proposed revision seeks to amend the ordinance by increasing the threshold to allow semi-annual tax payments from $250 to $500.
Said proposed ordinance is on file in the Town Clerk Office of the Town of Somers, Somers Town Hall. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications received.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 22nd day of April 2024.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Town Hall lower meeting room 6:30
AGENDA
Members present:
Public comment:
Vote to approve minutes from March 2024
Committee reports:
Finance: Monthly finances,
Progress report on Irrevocable Trust,
Concern forms – new (combination of plots for
combined memorial stone) To be discussed and voted on during new business.
Sexton/ Jeff Buckley
Landscaping/ John Guzie
DPW (if needed)
American Legion (if needed)
Old Business:
Concern form(s): Report on
Landscape architect and RFP list, contract information: update Morgan
Digital Data program update: Vendor Discussion of vendor zoom presentations from April special meeting.
New Business:
Finance: Concern form(s) Request from memorial stone vendor. Discussion, motion and vote on possible combination of plots to make one larger to accommodate a combination (larger) memorial
Sexton:
Landscaping: Report on Spring clean-
Discussion on any DPW concerns
American Legion:
Discussion, motion, (vote?) on using G & Was the company to design the outer ring of Center
. Discussion, motion and vote on Digital Data program choice.
Discussion of up grading prices for plots to reflect the area market and to recoup any expenses due to data upload from the public, etc.
Notification for discussion in July: Newer concept presented to the state re: disposal of remains by liquifying then drying for disbursement. Discussion is at the state Scattering of such remains may become legal. Should we become proactive or reactive?
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #435: D&S Development LLC, 350 Chestnut Hill Glastonbury, Somers; lot line reconfiguration for 6 Turnpike Road and 8 Turnpike Road.
Zoning referral: 24-003 Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC; seeking a modification of Special Use Permit, under Zoning Regulations Section 214-6.11 Alcoholic Beverages, to expand the consumption of alcohol throughout the property.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #435: D&S Development LLC, 350 Chestnut Hill Glastonbury, Somers; lot line reconfiguration for 6 Turnpike Road and 8 Turnpike Road.
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, May 13, 2024 7:00 PM Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. 20th Anniversary of Somers Education Foundation
Dr. Galloway and the Board to recognize 20 years of the Somers Education Foundation.
2. 2024 CABE Student Leadership Awards
• Margot Martello, MBA Principal, will present the MBA CABE Student Leadership Awards to Cora
Dolben and Jacob Marks.
• David Brown, SHS Principal, will present the SHS CABE Student Leadership Awards to Zoe Root and
Drew Hoffman.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the April 22, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from April 22, 2024.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Rockville Vo-Ag Graduate, Ava Zuccalo, and Rockville Vo-Ag Advisory Board Representative,
Daniel Fraro
Ava Zuccalo, resident of Somers, will update the Board regarding her experiences with the
Rockville Vo-Ag program.
3. Budget Transfer
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the 23-24 budget transfer
request.
4. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of May 13, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of May 13, 2024.
2. Leave of Absence
Amanda Welch, SHS Physical Education/Health Teacher, is requesting a leave of absence
approximately October 12, 2024 through March 4, 2025.
3. Retirement
Sue Moak, SHS Paraeducator, will be retiring at the end of the school year after 22 years of service
at SPS.
4. 2nd Posting DBS Policy 5112.3 – Dropouts
5. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5118.21 – Educational Opportunities for Military Children
6. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5142.4 – School Resource Officer
7. 2nd Posting DBS Code 6172.6 – Remote/Online Courses
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. FY24 Spend and FY25 Budget Reduction
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will be present to discuss the FY24 Spend and
FY25 Budget Reduction with possible action.
2. 1st Posting of new astronomy textbook, “The Cosmic Perspective”
Questions may be directed to Curriculum Committee members.
3. 1st Posting of new AP Physics and Honors Physics textbook, “Physics 12th Edition”
(digital text)
Questions may be directed to Curriculum Committee members.