Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, April 1, 2024 6:00 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.”
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BOE Special Meeting
Monday, April 1 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/New York
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 2024-2025 BUDGET
3. ADJOURNMENT
1April 1, 2024●●(3 events)
BOE-Special
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 28, 2024 – April 1, 2024
Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, April 1, 2024 6:00 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.”
Google Meet Only:
BOE Special Meeting
Monday, April 1 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/New York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bic-bncr-yvv
Or dial: (US) +1 631-769-5055 PIN: 805 058 758#
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 2024-2025 BUDGET
3. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Commission - cancelled
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 1, 2024
**APRIL 1, 2024 MEETING IS CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
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.
Meeting ID: 817 6628 3601
Passcode: 089615 One tap mobile
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+16465588656,,81766283601#,,,,*089615# US (New York) Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
3April 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Cemetery Committe - Special Meeting
10:00 am – 11:00 am April 3, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
CEMETERY CPOMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 10:00am
Call to Order
Members Present
Presentations from Possible Software Providers
Possible Action on Software Provider
Adjournment
Conservation Comm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm April 3, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA - Revised
CALL TO ORDER
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
NEW BUSINESS
Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
Application #806: 255 Maple Street. Proposed stormwater discharge to watercourse, with direct disturbance to wetland for construction of outfall. Lindy Farms.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #807: 32 Mason Lane. Forest restoration within Wetland. Daniel Briggs, Ascending Tree Care.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of John Nejfelt to the Housing Authority with a term expiring on 12.22.2024
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
Conservation Commission Update – Chairman Joan Formeister and Vice Chair Drew Kukucka
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Accept Resignation of Firefighter/EMT John Sarnik effective 4/26/24.
Accept Resignation of Fire Chief John Roache with an effective date of 5/3/24
Discussion, Review, and vote on proposed Fire Chief Job Position Description.
Discussion, Review and vote on new Salary for Fire Chief Position
Approval of Minutes of March 21, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 21, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion regarding engagement of Judge Robert Killian as Special Master for the Angel Fund. Documents contain information exempt from disclosure and protected under C.G.S. 1-210(2) and (11).
ADJOURNMENT
5April 5, 2024
6April 6, 2024
7April 7, 2024
8April 8, 2024●(1 event)
Cultural Commission
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm April 8, 2024
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 8, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
Correspondence – Bachetti
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
Old Business
Update: Possible solution to styrofoam cup & water quality problems – D. Marti
Update: Mary Drayton Painting – D. Marti
Update: Photography Show – N. Connell and P. Bachetti
Update: KC Sisters at December Holiday Fest – A. Levesque
Update: Open mics idea - T. Simoes
New Business
New yard signs vs: patched yard signs for spring/summer concerts – A. Levesque
SHS Scholarship Evaluation Application- B. Hall
Vetting future entertainers - A. Levesque
Adjournment - next regular meeting, Monday, May 13, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
9April 9, 2024●●(2 events)
Senior Advisory
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm April 9, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
AGENDA
April 9, 2024, 1:00pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
Call to Order (Matthew)
Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
Review of Minutes from March 12 (Ailene)
Correspondence (Ailene)
Old Business
New Business
Senior Center Update (Donna)
Social Services Update (Christina)
Meals on Wheels Discussion
Announcements/Other (All)
Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals - Cancelled
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 9, 2024
**APRIL 9, 2024 MEETING CANCELLED **
The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
10April 10, 2024
11April 11, 2024●●(2 events)
Pension Committee
9:00 am – 10:00 am April 11, 2024
PENSION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
April 11, 2024, THURSDAY 9:00 AM
TOWN HALL
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF 1-18-24
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO BRIAN WISSINGER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER MIKE MARINACCIO
Town Fund: cash and benefit payment needs
Firefighters Fund: cash and benefit payment needs
VFF Proposal: Consideration of Financial Projections and Options for Increase
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
KEVIN NICHOLS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT:
Planning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 11, 2024
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #434: Mark Polek, 2 lot Re-subdivision for property located at 12 Hampden Road, Somers.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #434: Mark Polek, 2 lot Re-subdivision for property located at 12 Hampden Road, Somers.
OLD BUSINESS:
CRCOG Regional Planning Commission appointment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 21, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
12April 12, 2024
13April 13, 2024
14April 14, 2024
15April 15, 2024●(1 event)
Open Space and Trails
N/A April 15, 2024
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 15th, 7:00 pm Town Hall
Meeting is CANCELED
16April 16, 2024●●(2 events)
Side Walk Ad Hoc Committee
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm April 16, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024,
4:00 PM
Lower Conference Room
Town Hall
Meeting Canceled
Library Board
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 16, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room
Agenda:
1. First Audience to Citizens
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date Financial Report
b. Discuss endowment income availability to spend
6. Committees
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Guinea pigs at the library
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
17April 17, 2024●(1 event)
Housing Authority
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm April 17, 2024
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting April 17, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order
Attendance
Discussion with individual residents
Old Business
Management of Property
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
Phase I partnership transition
Review 2023 financial statements with Julia Eisenhaur
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
Economic Development Commission Update – Chairman Jim O’Hearn
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Request for a Specialty Stipend for the School Resource Officer (SRO) Position. Kim Littig
Staffing Request: Request to hire Michael Dalessio for the full-time position of Highway Crew Leader with an hourly rate of $28.50 and a start date of May 6, 2024. Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Ordinance 179-13 Article V – Payment of Motor Vehicle Taxes in Installments. Brian Wissinger
Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Volunteer Firefighter Pension Plan Monthly Multiplier. Brian Wissinger
Separation Payout Request: Retirement payout for Ken Grout in the amount of $19,376.95. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of April 4, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from April 4, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
19April 19, 2024
20April 20, 2024
21April 21, 2024
22April 22, 2024●(1 event)
Board of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm April 22, 2024
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 22, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers High School Auditorium, 5 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the March 25, 2024 BOE Minutes 3
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from March 25, 2024.
Approval of the April I, 2024 BOE Minutes 7
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from the special meeting on April I, 2024.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent Update
SES STEM/Robotics Club
Lynn Erickson, SES K-5 STEM Instructional Leader, will update the Board on the STEM/Robotics After School Club at SESSES FundraiserMelissa Mucci, SES Principal and Ellie Reissig, a 3rd-grade student, will update the Board regarding her fundraiser providing students and staff with Solar Eclipse Glasses for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Student Engineering Project SHS student, Hunter Gaskell, will present to the Board a final model of a home with a virtual tour to highlight SHS' architecture and independent student project program.
SHS Student Representatives SHS students, Yanni Karaja, Nico Skalski, and Natalie Hoague, will update the Board on recent SHS events.
CAS Award for Middle-Level School of the Year Ms. Tiffany Caouette, Assistant Executive Director of CAS, will present the award for Middle Level School of the Year to Mrs. Margot Ma1tello, MBA Principal, and Dr. Hannah Dill, MBA Assistant Principal.
Monthly Budget Report Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA
Warrant of April 8, 2024 9
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 8, 2024.
Warrant of April 22, 2024 13
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 22, 2024.
Resignations
David Brown, SHS Principal, will resign with his last day on June 30,
Olivia Kelly, SES Nurse, will resign with her last day on June 12,
Leave of Absence
Megan Schneider, Kindergarten Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence from August 26, 2024 through November 15, 2024.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Recognition of Somers Education Foundation Discussion
The Board to discuss recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Somers Education Foundation.
2023-2024 Graduation Date
The Board to approve the Graduation date for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The last day of school for grades 6-12 is Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The last day of school for grades PreK-5 is Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
!st Posting DBS Policy 3 - Dropouts 15
Ist Posting DBS Code 21 - Educational Opportunities for Military Children 17
1st Posting DBS Code 4- School Resource Officer 20
1st Posting DBS Code 6- Remote/Online Courses 23
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Curriculum
Policy
Planning/Finance
Salary & Negotiations
CABE/CREC/State ofEd./SEF
AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
ADJOURNMENT
23April 23, 2024●●(4 events)
Board of Finance - Public Hearing
N/A April 23, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Somers
Board of Finance
Budget Public Hearing
The Town of Somers Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium. The 2024-25 Proposed Annual Budget will be considered at the time. Interested individuals are requested to attend.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 2nd day of April 2024.
Board of Finance
Michael Parker, Chairman
Somers Comes Together
10:30 am – 11:30 am April 23, 2024
Board of Finance Regular Meeting- CANCELLED
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm April 23, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:00pm
CANCELLED
Board of Finance Special Meeting
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm April 23, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Immediately Following the Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2025 Budget
Call to Order
Members Present
FY2025 Budget Discussion and Vote to Recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the FY2025 Budget be Adopted
Discussion and Vote on Proposed Regulation
Approval of Minutes
04/01/2024 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.
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
NEW BUSINESS
Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
Application #806: 255 Maple Street. Proposed stormwater discharge to watercourse, with direct disturbance to wetland for construction of outfall. Lindy Farms.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #807: 32 Mason Lane. Forest restoration within Wetland. Daniel Briggs, Ascending Tree Care.