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.
Approve use of Conservation Funds
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
MINUTES APPROVAL: April 3, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
2May 2, 2024●●(2 events)
EPAC
8:00 am – 9:00 am May 2, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
May 2, 2024
8:00 AM
Fire Station
Call to Order
Members Present
Old Business
Sanitarian
Social Services
Police
Fire
DPW
Schools
CERT
New Business
General Discussion
Approval of Minutes
Adjournment
Board of Selectmen
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm May 2, 2024
3May 3, 2024
4May 4, 2024
5May 5, 2024
6May 6, 2024●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 6, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING:
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.
VII.New Business
•General Discussion
•Field Use Policy and Tracking
VIII.Correspondence
IX.Opportunity to add agenda items
X.Next Meeting September 9th, 2024
XI.Adjournment
7May 7, 2024●●(2 events)
Annual Town Meeting 7pm Town Hall Auditorium
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 7, 2024
Legal Notice
Town of Somers
Annual Town Meeting
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
7:00pm
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Board of Selectmen Public Hearing 5:30pm
5:30 pm – 5:45 pm May 8, 2024
Town of Somers
Special Board of Selectmen
Public Hearing
May 8, 2024
5:30pm
Somers Town Hall Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
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.
Board of Selectmen
Timothy R.E. Keeney, First Selectman
William Meier, III, Selectman
Robert Schmidt, Selectman
To be published: April 27, 2024
Cemetery Committee
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 8, 2024
Somers Cemetery Committee Regular meeting
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?
Adjournment:
Next meeting: July 10, 2024
9May 9, 2024●(1 event)
Planning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 9, 2024
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:30 PM
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.
OLD BUSINESS:
CRCOG Regional Planning Commission appointment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 11, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
10May 10, 2024
11May 11, 2024
12May 12, 2024
13May 13, 2024●●(2 events)
Board of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 13, 2024
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.
Approval of April 8, 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: Water Cooler Update – D. Marti
Update: Photography Show – N. Connell and P. Bachetti
Update: Open mics idea - T. Simoes
Update: New yard signs for Spring/Summer concerts
New Business
Replanting ideas for former Christmas tree area in front of Piedmont – A. Levesque
Computer Share Drive idea - T. Simoes
Adjournment - next regular meeting, Monday, June 10, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall (final meeting before the July/August break)
14May 14, 2024●●(2 events)
Senior Advisory
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm May 14, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
AGENDA
May 14, 2024, 1:00pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
Call to Order (Matthew)
Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
Review of Minutes from April 9 (Ailene)
Correspondence (Ailene)
Old Business
New Business
Senior Center Update (Donna)
Social Services Update (Christina)
UR Community Cares Update (Matthew)
State Budget Discussion (All)
Announcements/Other (All)
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
June 11
NO meetings in July or August
September 10
October 8
November 12
NO meeting in December
Zoning Board of Appeals - Cancelled
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 14, 2024
15May 15, 2024●●(2 events)
Housing Authority
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm May 15, 2024
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting May 15, 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
Other
New Business
Other
Approval of minutes from Apr 17, 2024
Resident Questions/Concerns
Adjournment
Zoning Commission Special meeting
6:00 pm May 15, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm – lower level conference room
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING continued from 5/6/2024:
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.
TOWN OF SOMERS
SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024,
4:00 PM
Lower Conference Room
Town Hall Meeting Canceled.
Library Board
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 21, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, May 21, 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
6. Committees
a. Investment
i. Select new members
ii. Consider revising investment document
b. FOL – Recap of last meeting - Jack
c. Policies – New Programming Policy – Andy, Lisa, Ann
7. Old Business
a. Angel Fund
8. New Business
a. Guinea pig vet bill
b. Kids riding bikes in parking lot discussion
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Board of Finance Special Meeting
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm May 21, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Immediately after the polls close and the Announcement of the Referendum Results
“Executive Session Pending Claims and Litigation Discussion with Town Counsel: AFL-HBAN Solar Trust v Town of Somers HHB-CV21-6076300-S, AFL-HBAN Solar Trust v Town of Somers HHB-CV22-6076309-S”
PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations – Appropriation Request for Separation Payout for John Roache.
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
PENDING BUSINESS:
Discussion and Possible Action on Revision of Volunteer Firefighter Pension Plan Monthly Multiplier. Brian Wissinger
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Department Staffing Request: Request to Hire Kyle Botteron as a part-time FF/EMT. Chief Keith Allard
Authorize the First Selectmen to enter into an agreement with All Funeral Services for cemetery software. Brian Wissinger
FY2024 End of Year Budget Projections. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of May 8, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from May 8, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
24May 24, 2024
25May 25, 2024●(1 event)
Veterans Coffee House
6:00 am – 2:00 pm May 25, 2024
26May 26, 2024
27May 27, 2024●(1 event)
Memorial Day - Offices Closed
N/A May 27, 2024
28May 28, 2024●●(4 events)
Somers Comes Together
10:30 am – 11:30 am May 28, 2024
Somers Comes Together – Local Prevention Council
Meeting Agenda
May 28, 2024, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room, Somers Public Library
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductions
Review of Financials
Review and Approval of Minutes from April 23rd
Drug Free Communities Program Update
National Drug Take Back Day Report
Youth Leadership Advisory – Foam Run Report
Activities for Mental Health Month/Prevention Week
Old Business
Branding/Naming – Update and Call for Action Team Members
New Business
Launch of Coalition member survey (bring a smartphone, tablet, etc. to complete it in person OR a few paper copies will be provided OR complete via a link to be emailed after the meeting)
By-Laws Update – Call for Action Team Members
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
June 25, 2024
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
BOE-Policy Comm
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm May 28, 2024
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, Chair
Policy Committee Agenda
May 28, 2024
6:15 pm
Approve minutes of March 25, 2024
Review:
5142.5 Student ID Badge System (new)
5125 Student Records Confidentiality
9160 Student Representative (new)
On hold:
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
6161.1 Evaluation of Instructional Materials (new)
6163.1 Selection of School Library Material
Next meeting: TBD
Board of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 28, 2024
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 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. Retirement Recognitions
The Board to recognize the following retirements:
• Mary Jane Russell - 38 years of service
• Gail Bodine-Donahue - 27 years of service
• Michelle Kelleher - 20 years of service
• Susan Moak - 22 years of service
• Elizabeth Walsh - 23 years of service
2. Presentation of Sportsmanship Award
The Somers Girls Basketball Program was selected by the Central CT Board 6 Basketball Officials
to receive the Sportsmanship Award. This award will be presented by President Valerie Light to
Scott Czerwinski, Athletic Director, and Jason Fenlason, Somers Girls Varsity Basketball Coach.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the May 13, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the May 13, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of May 28, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of May 28, 2024.
2. Resignation
Heather Sykes, Grade 4 Teacher, will resign effective June 30, 2024.
3. Retirement
Elizabeth Walsh, MBA Administrative Assistant, will be retiring effective July 1, 2024 after 23
years of service at Somers Public Schools.
4. 2nd Posting of Astronomy Textbook, "The Cosmic Perspective"
5. 2nd Posting of New AP Physics and Honors Physics Textbook, "Physics 12th Edition"
(digital text)
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting - Teacher Evaluation Plan
The Teacher Evaluation Plan is based on CSDE guidelines. Mrs. Dina Senecal, Senior Director of
Curriculum & Instructional Operations, will update the Board on the Teacher Evaluation Plan along
with the following educators:
• Lynn Erickson, SES K-5 STEM Instructional Leader
• Dr. Hannah Dill - MBA Assistant Principal
• Elizabeth O'Toole - Grade 2 Teacher
• Maria Peterson - Grade 5 Teacher
• Tenley Stoltz - SHS Library Media Specialist
• Kristen Angelica - SHS Social Studies Teacher
• Tim Percoski - MBA/SHS 6-12 STEM Instructional Leader
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Non-Union staff wage adjustments for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board will invite the Superintendent into Executive Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 28, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
Approval of Suspense List
FY2024 Annual Audit – Appointment of Auditors
Approval of Auditor Engagement Letter
FY2024 Budget Status and Year End Projections
Appropriation Request
Report on Status of Stafford Ambulance Agreement
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
4/23/2024 Special BOF Minutes
5/21/2024 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.
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for May 29, 2024
Town Hall 6-7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business
a. Business of the Month - May
b. Business of the Month - June
c. Networking Update
5. New Business
6. Business Issues
7. Suggestions for June 26 agenda
8. Adjourn