Discussion and possible action on proceeding with establishing a separate 501(c)3 entity to participate in the transition of ownership of Woodcrest Elderly Housing LP
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
February 26, 2024
6:00 pm
Approve minutes of January 8, 2024
Review:
5131.911 School Climate (new mandated policy)
4115 Educator and Leader Evaluation and Support
4117.6 Exit Survey/ Interviews (new policy)
6146 Graduation Requirements
5121.3 Academic Dishonesty: Cheating/Plagiarism
9323 Construction of the Agenda
9324 Advance Delivery of Meeting Materials (new policy)
5142.4 School Resource Officer
On hold:
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
Next meeting: TBD
Somers Board of Education Meeting Monday, February 26, 2024 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 February 12, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from February 12, 2024.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. SHS Student Representatives' Report
Jocelyn Randall and Yanni Karaja, SHS students, will update the Board on recent SHS events.
3. Stream Team Presentation
Kathryn Burnett, Amanda Trask, Juliette Mira, and Maya Serrano, SHS students, will update the
Board on Stream Team, their collaboration with CTDEEP and Saint Joseph's University, and
information they have collected.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of February 26, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of February 26, 2024.
2. Retirement
Gail Bodine-Donahue, Grade 2 Teacher, will be retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school. Mrs.
Bodine-Donahue will have served in the Somers Public Schools for 27 years.
3. Educator Diversity Plan (Mandated by the state)
The Board to consent to the Educator Diversity Plan. This plan needs to be submitted to the state
by March 15, 2024.
National Leadership Forum, Washington, D.C./DFC Graduation
Annual Performance Report due March 13
New Business
Screenagers Presentation
Weds, March 20th, 6 to 8pm at Somers High School
Seeking Coalition presence at the event
Scout Collective, represented by Troy Monroe, Principal and Creative Director, will engage us in continued discussion about creation of foundational elements the Coalition needs to be successful.
Create Action Team
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
4:00 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. FY2025 Budget Discussion
a. Transfer Request
b. Lease Package
c. Funding Sources
4. Approval of Minutes
a. January 18, 2024 – Special Meeting
5. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:00pm
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Board of Education Update
4. Board of Selectmen Update
5. CFO/Finance Department Update
6. Purchasing & Procurement Policy Updates
7. Other Business
8. Approval of Minutes
• 1/30/2024 Special BOF Minutes
9. 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
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: - None
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION - None
PENDING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Rotary Club request to waive Pavilion fees at Field Road for Easter Egg Hunt: David Marti
Provide update on Property Check Service to launch Monitoring Property Recordings: David Marti
Request to Hire Dayna Carpenter as the Part time Human Resources Generalist with an hourly rate of $36.00 and to be reconsidered for an increase in six (6) months based upon performance and a start date of March 5, 2024.
Proposed Referendum Schedule: Brian Wissinger
Board of Finance Public Hearing: (Board of Finance set this date) proposed date is April 23, 2024
Town Meeting: May 7, 2024
Referendum Date: May 21, 2024
Proposed motion to accept the proposed Referendum Schedule and set the Town Meeting for May 7, 2024, and the Referendum Date for May 21, 2024.
Request and Discussion to create a new position a Recycling Center Operator at the Transfer Station: Todd Rolland
Recycling Center Fees Request and Discussion – Todd Rolland
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Review and Discussion, possible approval
Approval of Minutes of February 15, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from February 15, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Town Hall, Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Annual meeting:
Election of officers
Review of by-laws
2. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #24-001: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers, seeking a modification of the 12/24/2000 Special Use Permit for Outdoor Recreation and accessory private events, to allow for the use of temporary event tents.
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 2/5/2024
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
•General Discussion
•Spring Sports
•Club 21 Baseball – 50/70 Field
•Field 4 Fencing
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – May 6th
XI. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application/Jurisdictional Ruling #802: 144 Watchaug Road, Soil Deposition in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
2. Request to Modify Application #793: 700 Main Street. Restore flow within watercourse to correct flooding. Northern CT Land Trust.
3. Wetland Informational Flyer
4. Approve use of Conservation Funds
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
1. Journal Inquirer bill for $47.22 – February public notice.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations: - None
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION - None
PENDING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Request to execute Disposal and Hauling Agreement between the Town of Somers and USA Hauling and Recycling for five years ending on June 30, 2029 - Todd Rolland
Approval of Minutes of February 29, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from February 29, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2024 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 February 26, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the BOE minutes from February 26, 2024.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Update
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 11, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 11, 2024.
2. Resignations
• Ben Nascembeni, SHS Paraeducator, is resigning effective March 15, 2024.
• Jordan Barile, SOAR Special Education Teacher, is resigning effective the last contractual day of the
school year.
7. OLD BUSINESS
1. Educator Diversity Plan (Mandated by the state)
The Board to approve the Educator Diversity Plan to be sent to the state by March 15, 2024.
8. NEW BUSINESS
1. CMEA All State Music Festival Overnight Trip
David Brown, SHS Principal, will update the Board on the overnight field trip for the student
attending the CMEA All State Music Festival on April 4-6, 2024.
2. Proposed Job Share
The Board to review and approve the proposed 2024-2025 job share of Nicole Dzicek and Melissa
Shannon, 4th Grade teachers.
3. 1st Posting DBS Code 4117.6 - Exit Survey/Interviews
4. 1st Posting DBS Code 5111 - Admissions/Placement
5. 1st Posting DBS Code 5131.911 - School Climate (new mandated policy)
6. 1st Posting DBS Code 9323 - Construction of the Agenda
7. 1st Posting DBS Code 9324 - Advance Delivery of Meeting Materials
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti a. Approval of February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – Bachetti
3.Treasurer’s Report a. Financial Accounts Report – A. Levesque
b. Bills for Approval/Pay – A. Levesque
4. Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting Guest – Owner, Karen Murdoch, of Worthington Pond Vineyard & Winery
– Art at Worthington Pond Vineyard
5. Old Business a. Update: Pierce Campbell Concert – A. Levesque
b. Update: 2024 Spring & Summer Concert Entertainers & Alternate Venue – A. Levesque
c. Styrofoam Cups - L. Goss
d. Update: 2024 Photography Show & Mary Drayton painting – N. Connell
e. Update: Holiday Fest 2024 and KC Sisters update – A. Levesque
6.New Business a. See 4 above
b. Open Mics idea for next year - T. Simoes
7. Adjournment - next regular meeting, Monday, April 8, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
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
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday March 13, 2024 6:00 pm
Lower Level Conference Room Town Hall
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
1. Call to order
2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2023 Grand List and 2022 Supplemental Motor Vehicle List
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 2/5/2024
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Spring Sports
• Club 21 Baseball – 50/70 Field
• Field 4 Fencing
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting May 6th, 2024
XI. Adjournment
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Appointment of John Kelleher to the Cultural Commission 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:
Housing Authority Update – David Pinney Chairman
PENDING BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Request to approve the Authorizing Resolution and to direct the First Selectman to execute and deliver any and all documents for the FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Application. Todd Rolland
Proposed Motion: Motion to approve the Resolution and authorize the First Selectman to execute any and all documents for the FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Application.
Local Traffic Authority Request: Shenipsit Striders trail running club on Sunday, May 19, 2024, between the hours of 9am-2pm. Kim Littig and Trooper Justin Preuss
Proposed Motion: Motion to approve the Local Traffic Authority Request as presented for the Shenipsit Strider trail Running Club on Sunday, May 19, 2024, between the hours of 9am-2pm.
Amended Traffic Control Requirements Approval Request: This rule requires the use of uniformed Police Officers for traffic control on Roads in the Town of Somers. Kim Littig and Trooper Justin Preuss
Proposed Motion: Motion to approve the Amended Traffic Control Requirements Request as presented.
Request to formally separate FF Jeff Greene from Town employment per the terms of the Somers Fire Fighters Union Contract, Local 4284, IAFF.
Proposed Motion: Motion to approve the request to formally separate Firefighter Jeff Green from Town employment per the terms of the Somers Fire Fighters Union Contract, Local 4284, IAFF.
Request Approval of Colliers as the HVAC Project Manager. Dr. Sam Galloway
Proposed Motion: Motion to approve the request to approve Colliers as the HVAC Project Manager.
Request and Approval of Bid Waiver for Vision Government Solutions to perform Revaluation Services. Brian Wissinger and Karen Neal
Proposed Motion: Motion to approve the Bid Waiver for Vision Government Solution to perform Revaluation Services.
Authorize the First Selectman to execute any and all documents related to Revaluation.
Proposed Motion: Motion to authorize the First Selectman to sign any and all documents related to Revaluation.
Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 7, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #434: Mark Polek, 2 lot Re-subdivision for property located at 12 Hampden Road, Somers.
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.
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
March 25, 2024, 6:00 pm
Approve minutes of February 26, 2024
Review:
Policies from CABE Packet
5112.3. Dropouts
5118.21 Educational Opportunities for Military Children
5145.53 Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth
6159 Individualized Education Program/Special Education Program
6172.6 Remote/Online Course
Other:
4000.1/5145.44 Title IX update
5142.4 School Resource Officer
5121.3 Academic Dishonesty: Cheating/Plagiarism
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 25, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the March 11, 2024 BOE Public Hearing Minutes
The Board to review and approve the Public Hearing BOE minutes from March 11, 2024.
2. Approval of the March 11, 2024 BOE Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the Regular Meeting BOE minutes from March 11, 2024.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. SAT Prep Academy
David Brown, SHS Principal, and Dan Clement, SHS Business Teacher, will update the Board on
the SAT preparation program.
3. SHS Student Representatives
SHS students Melea Wolters, Eliana Wood, and Braden Davis will update the Board on recent
events.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 25, 2024
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 25, 2024.
2. Leave of Absence
Mary Kate Tanguay, SES School Psychologist, will be taking a leave of absence beginning August
26, 2024 through January 2, 2025.
3. 2nd Posting DBS Code 4117.6 - Exit Survey/Interviews
4. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5111 - Admissions/Placement
5. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5131.911 - School Climate (new mandated policy)
6. 2nd Posting DBS Code 9323 - Construction of the Agenda
7. 2nd Posting DBS Code 9324 - Advance Delivery of Meeting Materials
Annual Performance Report and Application for Continuation Funding, submitted
New 12-Month Action Plan
Old Business
Screenagers Presentation - Update and Feedback
Scout Collective, represented by Troy Monroe, Principal and Creative Director, will engage us in continued discussion about creation of foundational elements the Coalition needs to be successful: mission, vision, and values statements.
New Business
Create Action Team for Next Phase
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
+13126266799,,81766283601#,,,,*089615# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,81766283601#,,,,*089615# US (New York) Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application/Jurisdictional Ruling #802: 144 Watchaug Road, Soil Deposition in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
2. Request to Modify Application #793: 700 Main Street. Restore flow within watercourse to correct flooding. Northern CT Land Trust.
3. Wetland Informational Flyer
4. Approve use of Conservation Funds
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
1. Journal Inquirer bill for $47.22 – February public notice.
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).