Conservation Commission
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 1, 2023
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 1, 2023
8:00 am – 9:00 am
March 2, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
8:00 AM
Fire Station
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
March 2, 2023
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
March 2 , 2023
5:15 pm
SELECTMEN’S CONFERENCE ROOM
Eastman vs Town of Somers, Eastman vs Zoning Board of Appeal docket No. TTD – CV20 – 6020706.
Amy Eastman, et al. v. Town of Somers, 3:20-cv-01702-OAW. Discussion of Proposed Settlement.
Amy Eastman, et al. v. Town of Somers, 3:20-cv-01702-OAW. Discussion of Proposed Settlement.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 2, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Selectmen’s Conference Room
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured
N/A
March 6, 2023
Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Monday, March 6, 2023 5:30 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. Interview of BOE Candidate
(This brief meeting will not be televised)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
March 6, 2023
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
MINUTES: February 6, 2023 and February 22, 2023
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.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 6, 2023
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
March 6th, 2023
7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 9/12/2022
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Spring Sports
• Community CPR & AEDs
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – May 1st
XI. Adjournment
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 7, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
3-7-23
7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson
Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balance
WPCA Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees
Correspondence/Audience Participation
Bills/Transfers – Water Leak
Adjournment
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4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
March 8, 2023
Youth Services Advisory Meeting
Scheduled for March 8th
is CANCELED
Next meeting April 12
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 8, 2023
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday March 8, 2023
6:00pm
1. Call to order
2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2022 Regular Grand List and 2021 Supplemental List
3. Decisions on appeals
4. Adjournment
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
March 8, 2023
Somers Cemetery Agenda March 8, 2023
Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM
B.W has requested specific RFP ideas for expansion of Center Cemetery outer ring design. RFP has not been written. Map of outer area to be provided by B.W.
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. (No meetings scheduled yet.)
Goal: Find a system that best fits the needs of the town. B.W is requesting a special meeting of the committee to meet with a vendor he has invited to present. (Vendor not identified. Date not set.)
Adjournment:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
March 9, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, March 9, 2023
4:00 pm
CANCELLED
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 9, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 9, 2023
6:00pm
Town Hall Auditorium
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured
Approval of Minutes of February 23, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from February 23, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of March 2, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from March 2, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of March 2, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 2, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
March 9, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS -PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
March 9, 2023-6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lowe1·-Level Conference Room
600 Main Street, Somers, CT
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION:
Referral from Zoning-Application #23-002 -Hillsdale College, 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use Permit for operation of a religious institution, amending the conditions of approval regarding recreational use,
restrictions placed on events and possible additional events; per section 214-9.
Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 41 Wood Rd
Resubdivision Application PL# 23-001 -278 Georgewood Road
Subdivision Application PL #23-002 -Turnpike Road & Main Street -5 Lot Subdivision
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 9, 2023
IV. ADJOURNMENT
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 13, 2023
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 13, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. SECRETARY MIGUEL CARDONA'S MESSAGE FOR BOE APPRECIATION MONTH
A video message from Secretary Miguel Cardona will be shown for BOE Appreciation Month.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the February 27, 2023 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the February 27, 2023 draft minutes.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Report on Strategic Plan
Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the BOE on the Strategic Plan as part of his goals.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
4. Appointment of Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal
Superintendent Gagliarducci has appointed Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal effective
July 1, 2023.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 13, 2023
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 13, 2023.
2. Athletic Trainer Contract
The Board to consent to the Athletic Trainer Contract for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.
8. OLD BUSINESS
1. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118 - Students - Non-Resident Attendance
The Board to approve DBS Code 5118 - Non-Resident Attendance.
2. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118.2 - Students - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident
Students
The Board to approve DBS Code 5118.2 - Students - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2023-2024 School Budget to Move to Board of Finance
The Board to approve that the 2023-2024 School Budget moves to the BOF.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed.
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 13, 2023
Somers Board of Education - Public Hearing
Monday, March 13, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. Presentation of 2023-2024 BOE Budget
Dr. Gagliarducci will present the proposed 2023-2024 BOE Budget to the public.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 13, 2023
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
March 13, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Guest Welcome, Pledge and Call To Order
2. Secretary's Report - P. Sachetti
a. Approval of February 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes - P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence - P. Bachetti
c. Nomination & vote for SCC Treasurer - A. Levesque
3. Treasurer's Report
a. Financial Accounts Report - A. Levesque
b. Bills for Approval/Pay - A. Levesque
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Update: 3rd Piedmont Coffeehouse w/ The Healys - A. Levesque
b. Update: 2023 Outdoor Concert Bookings - A. Levesque
c. Update: D. Bynack Bequest - A. Levesque
d. Need for 1 more sec member
e. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest on Dec 9/KC Sisters - A. Levesque
f. Update: 2023 Sponsor Campaign - A. Murphy
g. Stipend Increase for Concert Entertainers - A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. Art Corridor project at Somers Town Hall - D. Marti/N. Connell
b. An Invitation to all SCC members, friends and families to view Neil Connell's excellent public Art Exhibit at the Longmeadow Adult Center, 211 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA for the month of March. Best to call ahead of time because because there may be classes held in the rooms where Neil's paintings are exhibited and viewers are not allowed into the rooms while these classes are going on. Phone# 413-565-4150, hours open are Mon - Fri 8 AM to 8 PM and Sat 9-1 pm. According to front desk receptionist, best to call day of or day before going to Neil's show.
7. Adjournment - next regular mtg., Mon., April 10, 2023, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
March 14, 2023
MEETING CANCELED
due to weather
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 14, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 7:00pm
CANCELLED
7:00 pm
March 14, 2023
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
March 15, 2023
CANCELED
due to lack of quorum
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 15, 2023
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday March 15, 2023
6:00pm
1. Call to order
2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2022 Regular Grand List and 2021 Supplemental List
3. Decisions on appeals
4. Adjournment
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
March 16, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, March 16, 2023
1:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
March 16, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 16, 2023
5:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured
N/A
March 20, 2023
Somers Board of Education Retreat (#2)
Monday, March 20, 2023 5:30 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
March 21, 2023
Somers Cemetery Committee Special Meeting
Tuesday 3.21.2023 11 AM Town Hall
upstairs conference room if available, otherwise down stairs
Agenda
Call to order: Present:
Public comment:
Adjourn:
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
March 21, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, 4:00 PM
Department of Public Works
Main Office
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Open Discussion
4. Approval of February Meeting Minutes
5. Adjournment
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
March 21, 2023
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 2 VISION BLVD. – BOARD ROOM
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens a. Andy Rockett to discuss John Rockett Trust
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
a. FOL – Joanne Nichting for Jack Kertenis
7. Old Business a. People counter
a. Sonitrol Lockdown/Panic Buttons
8. New Business
a. Landscaping contract
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 21, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:00pm
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
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 23, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Town Hall Auditorium
MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $12,500,000 FOR THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT and THE FINANCING OF SAID APPROPRIATION BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500,000, AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A REFERENDUM
Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 9, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from March 16, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
8:30 am – 11:00 pm
March 25, 2023
Veterans Coffee House
Auditorium Town Hall
8:30 am to 11 am
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 27, 2023
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 27, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
The BOE to recognize Nathan Settevendemie, a 6th-Grade student, as the Champion of the 2023
Connecticut Spelling Bee on March 5, 2023. Nathan will participate in the Scripps National
Spelling Bee May 31-June 2, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland. The finals will be broadcast on
ION on June 1, 2023.
The Board to recognize Nicolas Colli, a 5th-grade student, who placed 4th in the Connecticut
Spelling Bee on March 5, 2023.
The Board to review and approve the draft minutes from the Public Hearing on March 13, 2023.
The Board to review and approve the draft minutes from the regular BOE meeting on March 13,
2023.
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 27, 2023.
A proposal to change the job title of Director of Curriculum.
Heather Benoit, Grade 1 Teacher, will be going on leave from approximately June 3, 2023 and will
return to SES on November 6, 2023.
Kate Bahler, SHS Guidance Counselor, is resigning effective June 30, 2023.
The following staff will be resigning at the end of the 2022-2023 school year:
Mr. Kyle Kipfer, SHS Art Teacher, will present the May 2023 trip to New York City to the BOE.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 28, 2023
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 7:00pm
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
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 29, 2023
Town of Somers EDC
March 29, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Somers Town Hall 6-7PM
Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Review and approve minutes 3.Correspondence Report — Beth Frechette
5. Old Business
a. Business Directory update - Beth Frechette
b. Any New Directory Assignments
c. Report on Ribbon Cutting March 23
6. New Business
a. Update on local business
b. Update on Instructions on Starting a Business in Somers - Karen Murdoch
c. Proposals for Linked Videos
d. Update on shuttle advertising
e. Discussion on standards for business recognition
f. Discussion on ID’s for EDC members
7. Suggestions for next agenda
8. Adjournment