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Board of Selectmen - Agenda - Feb 23, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting Agenda – February 23, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
Main Meeting Room, Simsbury Town Hall
*Meeting May Be Held in a Virtual Only Format if Inclement Weather is Expected on Day of Meeting*
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING
2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report
Written comments can be emailed to townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov, not read into the record,
but forwarded to all Selectmen via email
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
 Email townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov by noon on Monday, February 23, 2026 to register to
address the Board of Selectmen live through Zoom
 Written comments can be emailed to townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov, not read into the
record, but forwarded to all Selectmen via email
CONSENT AGENDA
FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
LIAISON AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
SELECTMEN ACTION
a) Authorize the Town Manager to Execute Tax Refund Overpayments
b) Approve the Town Manager’s Appointment of the Director of Civil Preparedness
(Emergency Management Director)
For the purpose of hearing comments from the public relating to the Charter Revision
Commission’s Draft Report.1
Town of Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting Agenda
February 23, 2026 Page 2
c) Authorize Town Manager to Submit AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant
Application
d) Authorize Town Manager to Submit North Central Area Agency on Aging Older Americans
Act Title III Grant for the Souper Thursday Program
e) Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Simsbury Farms Golf Course Restaurant Lease
f) Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
a) Appointments to the Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) February 9, 2026 Special Meeting
b) February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS
a) Completed and Pipelined Simsbury Construction Projects, as of February 12, 2026
b) Memorandum from Town Manager Marc Nelson re: Administrative Approval of Public
Gathering Permits, dated February 23, 2026
ADJOURN2
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Public Hearing: 2025 Charter Revision Commission
Draft Report
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
The only action needed is to open and close the public hearing:
Move, to open the public hearing on the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft
Report.
After proponents, opponents, and all other individuals who wish to speak regarding the
matter under consideration have spoken, and after all questions have been addressed,
the following motion is in order:
Move, to close the public hearing on the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft
Report.
5. Summary of Submission:
At your February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Board of Selectmen scheduled a public
hearing on the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report for 6:00 PM on Monday,
February 23, 2026.
In September, 2024, the Charter Revision Commission was established by the Board of
Selectmen with nine (9) members appointed in October, 2024. Since then the
Commission has diligently gone through the Charter, and made recommended revisions,
while holding two (2) public hearings.
On January 22, 2026, the 2025 Charter Revision Commission filed its draft report with the
Town Clerk. Pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 7-191(b), said report must be transmitted to the
Board of Selectmen, Simsbury’s appointing authority, to schedule a public hearing not
later than forty-five (45) days after the date the report was filed with the Town Clerk. Per
State Statute, the Board needs to open and close all public hearings within that timeframe,
which means all public hearings must be completed by March 8th.
Per State Statute, not later than fifteen (15) days after your last public hearing, the
Selectmen shall make recommendations to the 2025 Charter Revision Commission for
such changes in the draft report as it deems desirable.3
If the Selectmen make no recommendations for changes in the draft report to the
Commission within such fifteen days, the report of the commission shall be final and the
appointing authority shall act on such report.
The public hearing notice is attached and the documents are linked for reference. A
physical copy is available at the Town Clerk’s Office as well.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Public Hearing Notice
b) 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report and Proposed Charter4
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Public Hearing Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 7-191(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes and
Section 404 of the Charter of the Town of Simsbury that the Board of Selectmen will hold a public
hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of Simsbury Town
Hall located at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070, to receive public comment regarding
the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report and Proposed Charter. A copy of the
Proposed Charter and Draft Report can be found on the Town of Simsbury’s website,
www.simsbury-ct.gov or at the Town Clerk’s Office. Alternatively, members of the public may
email statements to townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026
to have their comments sent to the Board of Selectmen. Written comments will not be read into
the record at the hearing.5
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Authorize the Town Manager to Execute Tax Refund
Overpayments
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Sherry Clemens, Tax Collector
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Board supports approving the tax refunds as presented, the following motion is in
order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to approve the presented tax refunds in the amount
of $19,477.32 and authorize Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute the tax refunds.
5. Summary of Submission:
Tax refunds need to be issued from time to time for motor vehicles, real property, and
personal property. Some of the most common reasons tax refunds need to be issued for
motor vehicles include: sale of the vehicle; the vehicle is destroyed; the vehicle is donated;
the owner has moved out of state; or, the owner has successfully appealed the taxes.
Real estate refunds are typically due to the fact that during the sale or refinancing of a
property, both a bank and an attorney’s office have paid taxes owed, resulting in an
overpayment to the Town. Overpayments of personal property taxes are rare; often
overpayments of personal property are due to a person or entity forgetting that they paid
in full in July, then also sending the January installment.
In a legal opinion from the Town Attorney dated May 22, 2001, he stated that CGS §12-
129 “requires that all applications for tax refunds be referred to the Board (of Selectmen)
for their consideration and action.” Once approved by the Board of Selectmen, the Town
Manager will sign off on tax refund applications. As a reminder, the Tax Collector’s Office
is responsible for collecting revenue for the Fire District pursuant to Special Act #264 of
the Legislature in 1945. However, tax refunds for the Fire District are not under the
jurisdiction of nor approved by the Board of Selectmen and are therefore not included in
the requested tax refunds presented.
6. Fiscal Impact:
The aggregate amount of all tax refunds as presented is $19,477.32. The attachment
dated February 23rd has a detailed listing of all requested tax refunds.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Requested Tax Refunds, dated February 23, 20266
BOS Refunds 2/23/26 BILL NUMBER TAX FIRE INTEREST TOTAL
LEASING
CCAP AUTO LEASE LTD 2024-03-0053048 509.3 0 0 509.3 LEASING TOTAL
509.3
MOTOR VEHICLE
HOPMEADOW CHIROPRACTIC OF SIMSBURY LLC 2023-03-0058769 139.69$ -$ -$ 139.69$
MOTOR VEHICLE TOTAL
139.69$
REAL ESTATE
20 MAIN STREET LLC & ALEX IICHENKO 2024-01-0000985 4,249.51$ -$ -$ 4,249.51$
*OVERPAYMENT ON 20 ELM STREET - RETURN TO H.O
BORNSTEIN PHILIP AND ELIZABETH 202401-0000814 192.29$ -$ -$ 192.29$
*OVERPAYMENT ON 7 WESTBOROUGH - PAY TO HOME OWNER.
GARRITY BRIAN P & NICOLE M 2024-01-0002906 5,035.39$ -$ -$ 5,035.39$
*OVERPAYMENT ON 20 EVANS DRIVE - RETURN TO H.O
PHILIPPON RAYMOND 2024-01-0001900 3,930.04$ -$ -$ 3,930.04$
*OVERPAYMENT ON 47 ICHABOD RD - (RETURN TO COTALITY)
TOMOLONIS DAVID A & CHERYL A 2024-01-0008165 4,555.26$ -$ -$ 4,555.26$
*OVER PAYMENT ON 22 MASSACO STREET -(RETURN TO H.O)
TOWER CITAEL LLC C/O MATTHEW MORRIS 2024-01-0005621 240.60$ -$ -$ 240.60$
*OVERPAYMENT ON 158 TARIFFVILLE ROAD - RETURN TO H.O
WU GEORGE Y AND CATHERINE H 2024-01-0008784 625.24$ -$ -$ 625.24$
*OVER PAYMENT ON 52 RIDGEBURY RD - RETURN TO H.O REAL ESTATE TOTAL
TAX FIRE INTEREST GRAND 18,828.33$
GRAND TOTALS 19,477.32$ -$ -$ 19,477.32$7
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Approve the Town Manager’s Appointment of the
Director of Civil Preparedness (Emergency
Management Director)
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Board supports the Town Manager’s proposed appointment, the following motion
is in order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to appoint Jim Traficante as the Emergency
Management Director for the Town of Simsbury. This designation shall remain in effect
until revised, rescinded, or Mr. Traficante’s separation from service, whichever comes
first.
5. Summary of Submission:
Pursuant to Charter Chapter VII Section 704, the Town Manager, with approval from the
Board of Selectmen, shall appoint a number of different Town Officers of which the
Director of Civil Preparedness is one.
Sub-Section 4 of Section 704 states that the Director of Civil Preparedness shall serve
for a term of two years. Excerpted Charter language below:
Section 704. Town Officers.
The Town Manager shall appoint and may remove, each such action to be taken with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, the following Town officers, each of whom
shall serve for an indefinite term (unless otherwise established by this Section 704):
(a) Town Clerk, (b) Director of Finance-Treasurer, (c) Director of Culture, Parks and
Recreation, (d) Director of Civil Preparedness, (e) Director of Public Works, (f) Building
Official, (g) Town Engineer, (h) Director of Community Planning and
Development/Town Planner, (i) Conservation, Inland Wetlands and Zoning
Compliance Officer, (j) Tax Collector, (k) Tax Assessor and (l) Social Services
Director.
(4) Director of Civil Preparedness. The appointment and removal of the Director of
Civil Preparedness shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 28-7 of
the General Statutes. The Director of Civil Preparedness shall serve for a term of
two (2) years.8
Mr. Traficante is being appointed due to the current Emergency Management Director,
Mike Berry, retiring in March.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Memorandum from Town Manager Marc Nelson re: Appointment of Emergency
Management Director, dated February 10, 20269
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Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Authorize the Town Manager to Submit an AARP
Community Challenge Flagship Grant Application
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Diana Yeisley, Selectwoman
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Board supports applying to the AARP Community Challenge Grant Program, the
following motion is in order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to submit a grant application for the Flagship AARP
Community Challenge Grant and to authorize Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute
the grant application.
In the event the grant is awarded, the following additional motions are in order:
Move, to accept the grant, and to authorize Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute all
documents related to the grant award.
Further move, to appropriate the grant’s funds, and recommend said appropriation to the
Board of Finance.
5. Summary of Submission:
The AARP is currently offering their Community Challenge Grants. These applications
are due by March 4th. With a team from the Aging and Disability Commission,
Selectwoman Yeisley, the Town Manager’s Office, and other staff, we will be applying for
the Flagship Community Challenge Grant.
Flagship Grant
The concept behind the Flagship Grant application is to purchase mobimats to improve
access to various town facilities. The locations envisioned are at the Simsbury Meadows
facility and then other various parks and trails locations throughout town with a final
decision on locations to be determined based on the amount awarded in the grant. Staff
from Parks and Recreation and Public Works will be consulted on locations. The grant
request will target the grant category of “expanding transportation and mobility options”.13
6. Fiscal Impact:
There is no required Town match for this grant. There are no costs to the Town other
than staff time associated with applying for and administering the grant.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
None14
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Authorize the Town Manager to Submit a North
Central Area Agency on Aging Older Americans Act
Title III Grant for the Souper Thursday Program
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Diana Yeisley, Selectwoman
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Board supports applying for a grant to aid the Aging and Disability Commission’s
Souper Thursday program, the following motion is in order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to submit a grant application to the North Central Area
Agency on Aging for the Simsbury Aging and Disability Commission’s Souper Thursday
program, and authorize the Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute the grant
application.
In the event that the grant is awarded, the following additional motions are in order:
Move, to accept the grant and authorize the Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute all
documents related to the grant award.
Further move, to appropriate the grant’s funds and recommend said appropriation to the
Board of Finance.
5. Summary of Submission:
Selectwoman Yeisley approached the Town Manager’s Office about submitting a grant
application to the North Central Area Agency on Aging for funds to assist with the Aging
and Disability Commission’s Souper Thursday program. The grant award period is from
October, 2026 through September, 2027.
The proposed grant would request $5,000 to support the Souper Thursday program. The
Souper Thursday program serves between 80 and 100 seniors each luncheon. The most
popular luncheon is the Fall Fashion Show which combines the Souper Thursday with a
fashion show afterwards with clothing provided by the FAVARH thrift shop and modeled
by local residents, including the Board of Selectmen, business owners, community
members, persons with disabilities, and escorted by our Simsbury Police officers. This
event hosts between 120 and 150 participants.15
The Commission is planning to host six luncheons throughout the year where soup,
sandwiches, desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks are available at no cost to Simsbury
seniors. Attendees receive a nutritious meal while connecting socially with other
attendees. This social connection allows our residents to forge new friendships to
combat isolation and loneliness in our seniors.
6. Financial Impact:
If the grant is awarded in full, the amount would be $5,000 and no match is required. The
Town of Simsbury would act as the fiscal agent for the grant funds for the Aging and
Disability Commission, with Deputy Town Manager Tom Fitzgerald serving as the Town’s
contact person.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
None16
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Simsbury
Farms Golf Course Restaurant Lease
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Tom Tyburski, Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Board of Selectmen supports leasing the Golf Course restaurant space to the
Farms, LLC, the following motion is in order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to authorize Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute
the lease agreement, as presented, for the Simsbury Farms Golf Course Restaurant with
Farms, LLC.
5. Summary of Submission:
Our Golf Course restaurant lease agreement with Chez Hospitality, LLC, ended at the
end of the 2025 season. The Culture, Parks and Recreation Department conducted an
RFP process to select a new golf course restaurant operator with the assistance of
members of the Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission. Four proposals were
submitted. Two vendors were selected for a panel interview. Ultimately, Farms, LLC was
identified as the preferred vendor.
Farms, LLC has been created by the Pasquariello Family, the longtime owners and
operators of the Cracker Barrel Pub Restaurant in Tariffville. They have many years of
food service and banquet experience. Staff conducted a reference check and review of
health and safety records of the proposed vendor with excellent results. The selection
committee was impressed with Pasquariello family’s enthusiasm for the opportunity at
Simsbury Farms, their professionalism, marketing plan, and the group’s vision for the food
service operation at the Golf Course. The Town Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
6. Fiscal Impact:
The Town will receive annual rent during each year of the lease agreement. The Town
will receive $20,000 in year one, $26,400 in year two, $26,400 in year 3, $26,400 in
year 4, and $26,400 in year five of the agreement. The Town will receive additional
revenues from events hosted by the vendor that are not golf related such as birthday
parties, baby showers, etc. The fee is $5 per person up to a max of $300 per event.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Proposed Simsbury Farms Golf Course Restaurant Lease with Farms, LLC17
LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE SIMSBURY FARMS RESTAURANT
BETWEEN
TOWN OF SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT
AND
FARMS LLC.
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this day of January ___, 2026 by and between
the Town of Simsbury, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut, 06070, a Municipal Corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Connecticut, hereinafter referred to as the “Town” and,
FARMS, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the “Lessee”.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Town desires to provide a food and beverage concession at the restaurant facility
located at the Simsbury Farms Golf Course for the accommodation of the public, and the Lessee has represented
that the Lessee is a professional, specializing in restaurant operations, who desires to operate such facility
(hereinafter referred to as the “Restaurant”);
NOW, THEREFORE, in reliance on this representation, and in consideration of the mutual covenants
herein contained, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. DEMISED PREMISES
(a) Real Property and Improvements. The Restaurant facility at the Simsbury Farms Golf Course
located at 100 Old Farms Road, Simsbury, Connecticut, excepting therefrom the area known as
the pro-shop, more particularly described in Exhibit A, hereinafter referred to as the “Demised
Premises” as set forth in Exhibit A. The Lessee will operate a food and beverage cart (the
“Cart”) to be located on the Golf Course. The banquet tent located adjacent to the patio will also
be included in the demised premises though not shown on the exhibit.
(b) Personal Property. It is understood and agreed that the personal property and/or fixtures as listed
in Exhibit B, which may be changed from time to time by the Town, constitute a part of the
Demised Premises covered by this Lease.
(c) Exclusive Right to Operate the Restaurant. Except as provided herein, during the term of this
Lease, the Lessee shall have the exclusive right to operate the Restaurant and other food and
beverage concessions and uses incident thereto at the Demised Premises.
No use of the Demised Premises by any entity other than the Lessee shall be authorized or permitted by
the Town except for charitable/non-profit organizations which may, by permission of the Director of Culture,
Parks and Recreation in his/her sole discretion after notice to the Lessee, be allowed to set up a concession area
to sell goods. It is understood that no food items will be sold in these temporary concession areas. It is
understood and agreed that the profit from said concession shall go directly to the charitable/non-profit
organization.
2. TERM
The Town hereby grants to the Lessee all rights and privileges hereinafter contained for a period
commencing on January ___, 2026 through the conclusion of the 2030 golf season which is anticipated to be
December 1, 2030. The Town and Lessee may, by mutual agreement, renew this Lease for an additional five
(5) year term ending at the conclusion of the 2030 golf season, anticipated to be December 1, 2035, at terms and
conditions to be mutually agreed upon by the Town and the Lessee. It is agreed that the decision concerning the18
additional term will be made by September 1, 2030 and if the lease is not extended for an additional 5 year
term, termination will be effective on or about December 1, 2030.
3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Lessee shall offer items for sale and consumption by the public on the Demised Premises as
approved by the Town and will manage and operate the Restaurant and keep said facility open during the
minimum hours agreed to by the Town and the Lessee. It is agreed that the Restaurant will be open for at least
the months coterminous with the golf season. The menu shall include casual dinner fare and lunch selections, to
include sandwiches, salads, seasonal offerings, and a selection of quick service foods. Appropriate breakfast
selections are also to be provided. The hours of operation may be increased or reduced at the discretion of the
Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation or his/her designated representative. Any such changes must be
authorized in writing. All approvals and changes shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(a) Lessee shall provide during the term of this Lease at the Restaurant food and beverages to be
available at all hours during which the golf course is open (exact day to be set by the Town
annually), those hours being no less than from ½ hour before the first tee time to one-half hour
past sunset on weekends and from at least 9:00 a.m. to one-half our past sunset on weekdays.
(b) Lessee agrees to keep the entire Demised Premises clean, as more particularly set forth and
specified herein, and Lessee agrees to operate the Restaurant in accordance with the minimum
operating hours and standards. Lessee shall be responsible for daily cleaning, including
sweeping and vacuuming of floors, and cleaning of restrooms as necessary during operating
hours to provide a safe and sanitary facility to patrons and staff.
(c) Lessee agrees to serve participants in golf outings. A beverage cart, provided by the Lessee, will
operate on the course during all outings starting 9:00am or later and during weekday league night
hours unless Lessee and Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation Department of their designee
both agree to waive this service for a particular event. It is agreed that all inquiries concerning the
booking of the facility for special events will be communicated with the Golf Professional and the
Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation or his/her designated representative.
(d) Lessee agrees that they or their designee will be on-site at all times that the restaurant is open and
for all special events. If a designee is on site, both the Golf Professional and Director of Culture,
Parks and Recreation should have a schedule and contact information for the designee.
4. QUALITY AND PRICE
All food and beverages shall be wholesome and of good quality, and shall be sold at prices which are
fair and reasonable and not higher than prices normally charged at comparable food establishments as
determined by the Town. Lessee shall provide food items similar in nature and quality to the items included on
the attached menu (Exhibit E – Proposed Sample Menu). Lessee shall comply with all Farmington Valley
Health District regulations with respect to the safe handling and serving of food items.
5. COMPENSATION
(a) Guaranteed Rental. It is anticipated that Lessee shall provide the services described at a
minimum from April 1st (or official course opening date if later than April 1st) until November
15th of each season of the lease term. The Lessee will pay to the Town a specified amount as set
forth in table below per year that the Restaurant is open, payable in 12) equal monthly
installments on the first business day of each month. It is understood that $8,000 of this amount
is to be used to cover the cost of utilities including water, electricity and natural gas. All
functions held at the banquet tent shall end by 9:00pm on weekdays and 10:00pm on Friday and
Saturday evenings.19
Payments by the Lessee shall be made payable to the Town of Simsbury and mailed to the
Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070.
ANNUAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT FEE SCHEDULE
The Lessee agrees to pay the Town of Simsbury the following amounts annually for the right to operate the Simsbury
Farms Golf Course Food and Beverage Operations.
Annual Rent Written Amount
1. Season 2026 $20,000* Twenty Thousand Dollars*
2. Season 2027 $26,400* Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars*
3. Season 2028 $26,400 Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
4. Season 2029 $26,400 Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
5. Season 2030 $26,400 Twenty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
The Lessee agrees to pay a $5 per person “chair fee” for any private (non-golf related) event held in the outing tent
or inside the Simsbury Farms Golf Course restaurant, up to $300 max per event, during the term of this lease
agreement. The “chair fee” rent will be payable be payable to the Simsbury Culture, Parks and Recreation
Department by November 30th of each year of the lease agreement.
*Lessee would like to do $20,000 in capital improvements in year 1in exchange of rent. Town of Simsbury is
amenable to this arrangement under the following conditions:
1. Lessee arranges for at least 3 quotes from licensed contractors for any proposed improvements.
2. All improvements that require a building permit must not begin until the building permit is issued.
3. Any improvements to the building, interior or exterior, become the property of the Town of Simsbury
once installation or construction is completed.
6. USE OF LEASED PREMISES
The Lessee shall use the Demised Premises for the purpose of operating a restaurant or an event facility
wherein food and beverages are supplied by the Lessee. The Demised Premises shall not be used for any other
purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Town acting through its Director of Culture, Parks
and Recreation.
The Lessee shall have the use of the Demised Premises and beverages concessions and the equipment as
described in Exhibit B located therein. Any additional equipment required to provide the necessary restaurant
services shall be furnished by the Lessee without cost to the Town. Additional equipment may be installed
subject to the approval of the Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation or his designated representative.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties agreed that the Lessee can advertise the availability of food
beverages and the restaurant and banquet tent on the club property subject to approval of locations by the
Director as set forth in paragraph 12 herein.
The Lessee shall not solicit or sell food and refreshments or offer for sale any items of any character in
locations at Simsbury Farms other than the Demised Premises without the written authorization of the Director
of Culture, Parks and Recreation or his designated
representative.
7. REPORTING AND PERFORMANCE TRACKING
The Lessee shall utilize customer service survey software and agrees to share results and feedback
monthly with the Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation or their designee.
Proposed Monthly Metrics (6 items):20
1. Total Revenue - Overall business health indicator
2. Customer Experience Score - Vendor's reporting from their survey software (aggregate monthly
results)
3. Days Open That Month - Accounts for seasonality and operational decisions
4. Days Golf Course Open That Month - Important context for restaurant traffic
5. Number of Events Catered - Tracks this key revenue diversification opportunity
6. Growth & Partnership Update - Brief narrative (2-3 sentences): one success story and one challenge
to problem-solve together
Culture, Parks and Recreation Staff will create a document that lessee can easily access to input requested
data.
8. PERMITS, COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The Lessee shall secure, at his own expense, and properly display all permits and licenses required by
the laws, ordinances and regulations of Town, State and Federal Governments. The Lessee shall not permit any
violation of the laws of the State of Connecticut or ordinances of the Town of Simsbury by any of its personnel,
nor shall Lessee permit any obnoxious or offensive business, trade or occupation to be carried on at the
Demised Premises nor permit the same to be occupied or used for any immoral or illegal purposes. The Lessee
will adhere to all sector rules and public health regulations as set forth by the State of Connecticut and the
Farmington Valley Health District. The Lessee shall comply with all Town Ordinances. The Lessee shall
comply with all rules and regulations of the Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation or his/her designated
representative concerning the operation of the facility. Lessee and at least one member of his/her staff must
complete food service “Serve Safe” training and certification as set forth in paragraph 14. In the event Lessee
shall be found in noncompliance with any state labor law, the Lease may be terminated at the sole discretion of
the Town acting through its Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation without further obligation or liability on
behalf of the Town.
9. CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE
The Lessee is required to secure and maintain a license to sell beer, wine and liquor on the Premises, to
include the Simsbury Farms Golf Course, Restaurant, Patio, and Outing Tent, and must also purchase and
maintain liquor liability insurance. The Licensee and every person employed by the Licensee that serves beer,
wine and liquor shall be TIPS certified. Failure to comply with this section shall be deemed an event of default
of the Lease.
10. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
(a) Default. In the event the Lessee shall fail to pay the rent due hereunder or fail to keep any of the
other covenants, agreements, and conditions of this Agreement to be kept and fulfilled on his part,
and such failure shall continue or remain uncorrected for a period of ten (10) days after the Town
shall have given five (5) days written notice of the default and shall have deemed correction of
same by mailing such notice and demand by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the
Lessee at the Demised Premises, then this Lease and the term hereby created, at the Town’s
option, shall cease and terminate and the Town at its option shall have the right to re-enter said
Demised Premises and demand possession of the same without any previous demand or notice
whatever, and such re-entry and taking possession shall end and terminate this Lease and the term
hereby created, and, in such event, the Lessee further agrees to waive and does hereby waive21
notice to quit possession and every other formality provided by any statute with respect to
summary process proceedings to enforce the Town’s right to re-entry and recovery of the Demised
Premises; and further, that it shall thereupon quit possession and the Town shall be re-possessed
of the Demised Premises as in its former estate, or, at the option of the Town or its assigns, all
installments of rent for the entire leasehold period shall be and become due and payable. The
Town shall, without waiving or postponing any other rights had in such case, re-let said premises
or any part thereof on such terms as it shall determine in its sole discretion and apply said re-
letting proceeds, less reasonable expenses to secure a new tenant, to such rent or judgment
therefor and hold the Lessee for the unpaid balance.
(b) Insolvency. In the event the Lessee shall file a petition in bankruptcy or be adjudicated a bankrupt
or make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, then, at the option of the Town or the Lessee,
this Agreement may be terminated upon seventy-two (72) hours written notice.
(c) Legal Action. In the event any legal action is taken against the Lessee which results in the
cessation of operation by Lessee, then, at the option f the Town or the Lessee, this lease may be
terminated upon seventy-two (72) hours written notice.
(d) Forfeiture of Claims. In the event this Lease terminates for any reason, all rights of the Lessee
herein shall be forfeited, including any suits and claims for damages against the Town and its
offices and employees.
(e) Failure to Operate. If the Lessee fails to operate the Restaurant for five (5) successive calendar
days during the season without the approval of the Director of Culture, Parks and Recreation or
his designee, the Town shall have the right to terminate this Lease by giving written notice of
termination to the Lessee.
(h) Lessee does hereby covenant that it will not waste, and that it will be liable for and repair at its
own expense, all broken window glass and all damage that may occur on the Demised Premises,
property and equipment through the neglect or carelessness of Lessee, its agents, guests, invitees,
or representatives, or anyone else lawfully in and upon the Demised Premises.
(i) Lessee agrees that it will faithfully perform the provisions of this Lease and shall indemnify and
hold the Town harmless from and against any and all claims, judgments and damages arising out
and alleged to arise out of its failure to do so, including the indemnification of the Town from the
payment of any claims for wages due but not paid to Lessee’s employees, unemployment
insurance, worker’s compensation claims, labor, materials, or merchandise of any nature and/or
description, obligated or payable by said Lessee during the performance of its obligations under
this Lease.
(j) Upon termination of this lease for any reason, the Lessee will immediately vacate the premises
and remove its equipment and inventory. If this is not done within three (3) working days
following termination, the Town may make arrangements to have the Lessee’s equipment and
inventory moved to a storage area to allow the Town to utilize the Demised Premises to provide
Restaurant service to the public. Any and all expenses incurred by the Town in moving and
storing Lessee’s equipment shall be borne solely by the Lessee.22
11. CONCESSION EQUIPMENT
The equipment included in Exhibit B owned by the Town on the Demised Premises is available to the
Lessee as is. Except for the equipment included in Exhibit B, the Lessee shall install at its own expense any
equipment necessary to operate the Restaurant. All equipment, including the equipment owned by the Town
listed in Schedule B, shall be maintained in good working order at the sole cost of the Lessee. Plans and
specifications for all additional equipment to be installed by the Lessee shall be submitted to the Director of
Culture, Parks and Recreation or his designee for approval prior to installation and will be subject to permitting
and the approval of the Town and the Farmington Valley Health District where applicable. All such equipment
installed by the Lessee shall be removed by the Lessee within three (3) days of termination of this contract. If
any of the property remains on the Demised Premises after the three (3) day period, the Town may either take
title to the property or charge all costs for removal of said property to the Lessee. All equipment listed on
Schedule B shall be subject to inspection by the Town for condition at the end of this contract.
Any charges to the Lessee for repairs or replacement of the equipment due to extraordinary wear and tear shall
be at the discretion of the Town, not to exceed $1,200 per unit of equipment once per calendar year of the
term of the contract.
12. SERVICES
The Town covenants that the heating, plumbing (including hot water), air conditioning, electrical system
and sewage facilities, at or on the Demised Premises are in good repair and condition and adequate for the
operation of a restaurant facility as contemplated herein. Lessee shall pay for the installation of any additional
outlets for telephone and cable television not existing on the date of Lease execution. Lessee shall pay all
monthly service charges for telephone and cable television within the Demised Premises.
Lessee will pay for the following items:
(a) Cable television service if utilized by Lessee;
(b) Installation charges and charges for telephone(s) installed at the Leased premises;
(c) Twice annual maintenance of the exhaust hood;
(d) Trash removal according to a frequency and schedule as approved by the Town;
(e) Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment and mobile cart; and
(f) Pest control as needed.
13. SIGNS/ADVERTISING
Lessee may erect one or more signs in sizes, designs and shapes and in such locations as the Director of
Culture, Parks and Recreation or his/her designated representative approves in advance in writing, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Both parties acknowledge that the design and placement
of signs may be subject to approval by the Zoning Commission and the Planning Commission. At no time
should there be any advertising which could be deemed political in nature on the demised premises. Lessee shall
keep an up to date website, including hours of operation and current menu, which will be linked to the golf
course website.
14. ALTERATIONS
Except as otherwise provided herein, Lessee shall not make any alterations, additions, repairs or structural
changes in or to the Demised Premises, including the outdoor patio, without prior written approval from the
Town and without obtaining any necessary permits with the Town signing off as the property owner. Only such
contractors approved by the Town shall do the work required to make such alterations, additions, or structural
changes, and the cost for all such work shall be borne solely by the Lessee. The Town shall not unreasonably
delay or withhold an approval or denial of such a request.23
15. MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION
The Lessee affirms that it has inspected the Demised Premises, including the outdoor patio, prior to
execution of this Lease and considers the Demised Premises acceptable and in satisfactory condition for the
purposes of operating a restaurant under the terms of this Lease as of the date of execution of this Lease. The
Lessee agrees that during the term of this Lease the Lessee shall maintain and keep the Demised Premises and
outdoor patio in a safe, workable, neat, clean and sanitary condition according to the usages, habits, and ordinary
course of the restaurant business, and at the end of the term the Lessee shall surrender the Demised Premises in
as good condition as received, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
The Lessee shall maintain the interior of the Demised Premises in a state of good order, repair and
condition. All personal property belonging to the Lessee shall be maintained in good condition during the term
of this Lease by the Lessee. The Lessee agrees that property belonging to the Town shall not be removed from
the Demised Premises and shall keep such property in good repair at the expense of the Lessee during the term of
this Lease.
The Town shall be liable for the cost of structural repairs to the roof, building systems, HVAC equipment
and other facilities normally considered structural. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town shall not be liable
for any damages sustained by the Lessee because of the failure of the equipment to operate. Lessee shall repair
or replace any article of equipment or furniture owned by the Town or purchased by Lessee if, in the opinion of
the Town, the article should be repaired or replaced so that the public may receive a proper impression and/or
proper service. The Lessee covenants and agrees that all alterations, additions, or improvements in or to the
Demised Premises made by the Lessee, excepting only movable business fixtures, shall become the property of
the Town and shall be surrendered with the Demised Premises at the end or termination of this Lease, it being
understood and agreed that any damage caused by the removal of such business fixtures shall be repaired by the
Lessee at its sole expense.
The Lessee shall enter into a contract at its sole expense with an exterminating company for the
inspection and control of insects on the Demised Premises. A copy of the contract shall be on file with the Town
in the offices of the Department of Culture, Parks and Recreation.
The Town shall maintain the exterior of the Demised Premises. The Lessee agrees that it will not hold
the town liable for any latent defect in the Demised Premises or in the building of which the Demised Premises
form a part, and that the Town shall not be liable for any failure of water, supply, heat, or electric current, nor for
any injury or damages to persons or property caused by fire or by the elements, or by other persons in the
building, or from falling plaster or from gas, electricity, water, rain, snow, dampness, pipes, appliances, roofs, or
plumbing unless the same is caused by or results directly from the Town’s sole negligence.
The Lessee agrees to store waste materials in a closed container adequately protected from the weather,
vermin or other animals. Lessee shall be responsible for removal of waste materials from the Demised Premises
on a regular basis sufficient to meet health and sanitation requirements, including separate storage receptacles for
the storage and removal of grease and appropriate recycling receptacles. All preservable empty cartons, bottles,
and like materials must be stored out of view of the general public.
Lessee or any employee of the Lessee engaged in the preparation or serving of food shall comply with
applicable federal, state and local health codes. At least one staff person must be certified “Safe Serve” on the
premises at all times.
16. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Lessee shall be responsible for securing all licenses and permits as required by any agency of the
Town of Simsbury and the Farmington Valley Health District for the operation of said concessions(s). All
persons engaged in the operation of the Restaurant will at all times maintain a neat appearance and observe all24
regulations in effect on said premises. All personnel staffing said areas will be hired and employed directly by
the Lessee and shall not be considered for any purposes contractors, invitees, agents or employees of the Town.
Lessee shall provide enough attendants to serve all Restaurant patrons with reasonable promptness.
Lessee covenants and agrees that it will furnish all labor services, material, supplies and equipment reasonably
necessary to maintain the Demised Premises in a clean, orderly and inviting condition.
In all cases, the Lessee will offer equal employment and promotional opportunities to qualified applicants
and employees without discrimination, and will comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations
pertaining to equal employment opportunities. Lessee shall not discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons on the grounds of sex, race, color, age, religion, or national origin in any manner
prohibited by state or federal law.
The Lessee will pay at least the federal and state minimum wages to those employees to whom the
minimum wage laws apply. Those employees not covered by minimum wage laws will be paid a salary or wage
based upon prevailing rates in the local market area according to value, quality and quantity of work performed.
It is expressly understood that the Lessee is responsible for hiring adequate staff to provide service.
17. INSPECTION
The Town, through its authorized personnel, may enter upon the Demised Premises at any reasonable
time for any purpose necessary, incidental to or connected with the performance of the provisions of this Lease,
or in the exercise of its governmental functions.
It is understood and agreed by the parties that the Town and/or a representative of the Farmington Valley
Health District shall, at the discretion of either, conduct periodic inspections of the Demised Premises and shall
furnish in writing to the Lessee a list of deficiencies found, if any, in maintaining the Demised Premises in
accordance with the above-mentioned standard and Lessee agrees to discuss these deficiencies with the Town
and to cooperate with the Town in their resolution or correction.
18. AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS
The Lessee shall maintain a suitable accounting system and shall submit to the Town’s Directors of
Finance and Culture, Parks and Recreation an annual financial statement of income and expenses, prepared by a
State Licensed Accountant, not later than sixty (60) days after January 1 of each year of the term of this Lease.
19. INSURANCE
(a) Property Damage. Except as set forth in Exhibit C, Lessee’s User’s Indemnification the Lessee
shall not be required to carry property damage insurance on the Demised premise and personal
property owned by the Town set forth in Exhibit A and located on the Demised Premises. It is
acknowledged by the Town that it shall be the responsibility of the Town to provide insurance
coverage for the Demised Premises. Lessee is required to insure their own personal property.
Lessor is not liable or responsible for insuring personal property and fixtures of Lessee.
(b) Personal Injury. The Lessee, in his own name as insured, shall secure and pay the premiums for
such policies of general liability insurance with respect to which minimum limits are fixed in the
schedule set forth in Exhibit F. Each such policy shall be maintained in at least the limit fixed
with respect hereto, shall cover all of the Lessee’s operations hereunder, and shall be effective
throughout the period of this Lease. It is not the intent of this schedule to limit the type of
insurance required. Lessor shall be an additional insured on primary and non-contributory basis.
(c) Notice of Claims. (Accident or Product Liability) Both parties to this Lease shall promptly notify
each other in writing of any claims against the other, and in the event of a suit being filed, shall25
promptly forward to the other all documents in connection therewith. Lessee shall furnish to the
Town evidence of insurances covering the items specified. The cost of the above insurance shall
be borne by the Lessee. The Town shall be notified in writing sixty (60) days in advance of any
cancellation, modification, or non-reward of Lessee’s insurance.
(d) Worker’s Compensation. The Lessee, in his own name as insured, shall secure and pay the
premiums for such policies of worker’s compensation insurance with respect to which minimum
limits as fixed by Connecticut law and in the schedule set forth in Exhibit D. Each such policy
shall be maintained in at least the limit fixed with respect hereto, shall cover all of the Lessee’s
operations hereunder, and shall be effective throughout the period of this Lease. It is not the
intent of this schedule to limit the type of insurance required. Waiver of subrogation is required in
favor of Lessor.
(e) Unemployment Insurance. The Lessee, in his own name as insured, shall secure and pay the
premiums for such policies of unemployment insurance with respect to which minimum limits as
fixed by Connecticut law. It is not the intent of this schedule to limit the type of insurance
required.
(f) Dram Shop Act. The Lessee, in his own name as insured, shall secure and pay premiums for such
policies of Dram Shop Act insurance with minimum limits as set in Exhibit F. Each policy shall
be maintained in at least the limit fixed with respect hereto, shall cover all of the Lessee’s
operations hereunder, and shall be effective throughout the period of this Lease. It is not the
intent of this schedule to limit the type of insurance required.
For each insurance coverage required by this Lease, a certified copy of each of the policies or a certificate
or certificates evidencing the existence thereof, or binders, shall be delivered to the Town within five (5) calendar
days after the execution of this Lease. In the event any binder is delivered, it shall be replaced within thirty (30)
days by a certified copy of the policy or a certificate in lieu thereof. Each such copy of certificate shall contain a
valid provision or endorsement naming the Town as an additional insured party on a primary and non-
contributory basis and a statement that the policy may not be canceled, terminated, changed or modified without
giving thirty (30) days written advance notice thereof to the Town. A renewal policy or certificate shall be
delivered to the Town at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of each expiring policy. If at any time
any of the policies shall be or become unsatisfactory to the Town as to form or substance, or if any of the carriers
issuing such policies shall be or become unsatisfactory to the Town, the Lessee shall promptly obtain a new and
satisfactory policy in replacement.
If determined necessary by the Town, the Lessee shall deliver to the Town, upon demand, the original of
any policy required herein for review and upon completion of said review, said policy shall be returned to the
Lessee. Notwithstanding any of the provisions contained herein, the Lessee shall, to the fullest extent permitted
by law, indemnify and save harmless the Town from and against any loss, claim, judgment and expense,
including attorney fees, that arise from the performance of this agreement, in, on and about the Premises, and
occasioned by the negligence of itself, its employees or invitees. The Lessee further represents that all foods
served by it shall be fit for human consumption and the Lessee shall indemnify and save the Town harmless from
and against any loss occasioned by breach of such warranty.
20. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE
The Lessee shall not, at any time, assign or sublease this Lease or any part hereof without the prior
written consent of the Town acting through its Town Manager
21. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS26
During the Lease period, title to the building and risk of loss from fire or other casualty shall be borne by
the Town. Any risk of loss by fire or casualty to any equipment owned by the Lessee shall be borne by the
Lessee and the Town shall have no responsibility in such regard.
22. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed the covenants and agreements contained in this Lease shall be
binding upon the parties hereto and upon their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.
23. TOWN REGULATION
Lessee shall comply with all rules and regulations of the Town concerning the operation of the Demised
Premises and golf course as said regulations presently exist, and Lessee shall comply with all future regulations
not in conflict with the terms of this Lease.
24. NOTICES
Any notice which may be or is required to be given pursuant to this Lease shall be deemed to be
sufficiently given if personally delivered or sent by certified mail, with return receipt and postage prepaid, and
addressed as follows. In the event notice is delivered by certified mail, it shall be deemed received by the
addressee three (3) calendar days from the date sent, or the date delivery is completed or attempted, whichever is
earlier.27
TOWN:
Town of Simsbury
Marc Nelson, Town Manager
933 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
LESSEE:
Farms, LLC
Attention: Denise Pasquariello
20 Plantation Drive
Suffield, CT 06078
25. SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Lease shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this Lease shall not be affected thereby, and the balance of the terms and provisions of this Lease shall be valid
and enforceable to the fullest extent either hereunder or as permitted by law.
26. CODE OF ETHICS
Lessee acknowledges and affirms that he, his employees and agents are subject to the provisions of
Chapter 13 of the Simsbury Code of Ordinances, Code of Ethics, as they may apply, as if fully set forth herein
and said Chapter 13 is incorporated into this Lease by reference.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Simsbury has caused this Lease to be executed in its name by the
Town Manager and affixed its official seal, and the said Lessee has caused this Lease to be duly executed, this
___ day of December, 2025.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
In the presence of: TOWN OF SIMSBURY
___________________________________ _______________________________
Marc Nelson, Town Manager
Duly Authorized
___________________________________ On Behalf of the Town of Simsbury
FARMS, LLC
___________________________________
Denise Pasquariello
Duly Authorized
___________________________________28
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EXHIBIT B
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Golf Course Clubhouse Restaurant
APPENDIX B – Updated December 11, 2025
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT
Refrigerator-2 door Traulsen, on casters - need to confirm
Walk-in cooler/freezer, 8’x12’ with outside remote condensing units
Dishtable with pre-rinse sink, spray hose and bracket
Commercial dishwasher-upright Hobart rack machine with tall chamber (major repair in 2025)
Bread box – 4’ maple top, 2 doors,
Sandwich/Salad unit – 5’ mega top, 2 doors, 18 pans (June 2021)
Fryers (2) -40lb., stainless steel tank, gas, on casters
Charbroiler -24”, gas (installed Sept. 2023)
Salamander – 36” gas (installed in Sept. 2023)
Convection oven-single deck, gas, speed fan, on legs
Range- 72” with 2 ovens. 6 burners, 36” grille, Vulcan, on casters
Equipment Stand (for Charbroiler) 30”x24” (Sept. 2023)
Worktable – 7’ with sink, undershelf, no drip edge
Worktable – 8’ with 2 drawers, 2 undershelves, on casters
Cook n’hold oven –Alto Shaam, 2 compartments, on casters
Pot Sink- 3 compartments with 1 drainboard and spray hose faucet
Mop sink-floor style, stainless with service faucet
Drying rack, 20”x60”, wall mounted
Wall shelves, assorted sizes, above dishtables, serving line and prep sink
Exhaust hood – 15’, exhaust only with lights, filters,-UL listed
Wall panels – stainless steel, installed behind hood on left wall
Fire suppression system, installed with gas valve
Ice Machine- 600 lb. Capacity with bin (new summer August 2020)
Wall panel – between ice machine and prep sink
Waitress station-cabinet with doors, drawers
Tables – 12, 30” laminated tables with cross bases
Chairs – 50 cherry side chairs
Patio Tables and Chairs
Banquet Tent Tables and Chairs30
EXHIBIT C
LESSEE’S USER’S INDEMNIFICATION
The undersigned, hereinafter referred to as the Lessee, in leasing or requesting the use of the Restaurant
located at the Simsbury Farms Complex shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and save
harmless the Town of Simsbury and its officers, agents, servants, from and against any and all claims, damages,
losses, workers compensation payments, judgments, litigation expenses and counsel fees arising out of and
alleged to arise out of any third party claims, including but not limited to injuries to the person (including death)
sustained by or alleged to have been sustained by the servants, employees or agents of the Town of Simsbury or
by any officers, agents or servants of the Lessee or by any participant or spectator or anyone directly or indirectly
employed working for the Lessee, including volunteers, and also in connection with the lease, or use of
Restaurant and premises located at the Simsbury Farms Complex. The Lessee further undertakes to reimburse
the Town of Simsbury for any damage to its real or personal property occurring in connection with the lease or
use of Restaurant located at the Simsbury Farms Complex by Lessee unless the damage is caused solely by the
Town of Simsbury.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT )
)ss.
COUNTY OF )
Signed:
__________________________________
Lessee or User
By_______________________________
Address:__________________________
Date:___________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before
Me this ___ day of ___________, 2026
__________________________________________
Notary Public/Commissioner of the Superior Court31
EXHIBIT D
A. Workers Compensation Insurance as prescribed by the laws of the State of Connecticut.
B. Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy; with at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)
per occurrence, with Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate limit.
C. Comprehensive Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Liability, including bodily injury and property
damage and cover fire and water damage and damage or loss caused by independent contractors or by agents of
Lessee, caused by automobiles, trucks or other vehicles, with limits of $1,000,000 for injury or death of one
person and $1,000,000 for injury or death per accident; and $500,000 for property damage in any one accident, or
$1,000,000 combined single limit.
D. Product liability as shall protect Lessee and Town, its trustees, agents and employees in minimum
limits of $1,000,000 for injury or death of one person and $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence and
$100,000 property damage in any one accident, or $1,000,000 combined single limit.
E. Dram Shop Act Coverage: Dram Shop Act coverage as shall protect Lessee and Town, its
trustees, agents and employees in minimum statutory limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with $2,000,000
aggregate limit.
F. Umbrella or Excess Liability policy with $3,000,000 combined single limit/aggregate. The limits
are to apply to all coverages listed in (A) through (E) above.
G. The Town shall be named as an additional named insured on a primary and non-contributory basis
for coverage outlined in (B) (C), (D), (E) and (F) above. Waiver of subrogation is also required in favor of the
Town for letters (A)- (D) and (F),
H. INDEMNIFICATION. Pursuant to Exhibit B attached hereto and is made a part hereof, as if fully
incorporated herein and shall be deemed in addition to and not in substitution of
any provision of this article.32
EXHIBIT E
Farms Menu Proposal
Starters
Birdies…$14
(10) Jumbo chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce or rub Buffalo,
BBQ, Honey Mustard, Garlic Pepper, Jerk
Boneless Birdies…$11
(5) Boneless chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce or rub Buffalo,
BBQ, Honey Mustard, Garlic Pepper, Jerk
Bruschetta…$12
Baguette rubbed in garlic and drizzled with olive oil, topped with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, sea salt & pepper
Calamari…$12
Hand-battered and lightly fried with cherry peppers and marinara sauce
Irish Tots…$11
Tater tots topped in cheddar fondue, house-made corned beef, diced tomatoes and finished in scallions
Flag Sticks…$10
Four Bavarian soft pretzel sticks served with spicy mustard and cheddar fondue
Chicken Quesadilla…$14
Grilled Chicken, Cheddar Jack cheese, bell peppers, tomatoes, and scallions grilled between a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream
and salsa.33
Salads
Chopped Cobb…$13
Romaine, egg, bacon bits, blue cheese crumbles, corn and an avocado-ranch dressing Add chicken
$5, or shrimp for $7
Caesar…$9
Romaine, parmesan croutons, house-made Ceasar dressing Add
chicken $5, or shrimp for $7
Meatball…$15
Shredded iceberg topped with three house-made meatballs in a lemon-olive oil dressing, finished with grated parm
Farms’ Salad…$11
Arugula, quinoa, diced tomatoes and cucumbers, and pomegranate seeds, tossed in a lemon vinaigrette Add chicken
$5, or shrimp for $7
Caprese…$11
Mixed greens, arugula, tomato, and fresh mozzarella Add
chicken $5, or shrimp for $7
Mediterranean…$11
Mixed greens, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, marinated artichokes, red wine vinaigrette, and feta, with grilled pita
Add chicken $5, or shrimp for $734
Handhelds
Served with choice of fries, tater tots, or side salad
The Steak…$17
Grilled flank steak, roasted red peppers, arugula, blue cheese fondue finished with a house-made garlic aioli on a grinder roll
Caesar Wrap…$14
Grilled or crispy chicken, Ceasar-tossed lettuce, flour tortilla
Buffalo Chicken Wrap…$14
Grilled or crispy buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, house made blue cheese, flour tortilla
Turkey Club…$14
House-carved turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayo
Farms’ Reuben…$14
Corned beef or Turkey topped with sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and Swiss cheese grilled rye bread
Short-Rib Grilled Cheese…$15
Slow roasted short rib, cheddar and pepperjack blend, griddled toast and bourbon-bacon jam
Burger with a View…$14
8 oz. burger grilled to your liking, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and special sauce
Links…$11
(2) ½ pound all-beef hot dogs. Bend it your own way and add ketchup, mustard, onions, kraut, house-made hot pickle relish, or cheese
fondue35
Entrees
Served with choice of fries, tater tots, or side salad
Chicken Francaise…$22
Egg-battered chicken cutlets, served in a lemon butter wine sauce
Seared Tuna…$23
Sesame-crusted ahi tuna seared rare with a wasabi glaze
Mac & Cheese…$14
Rotini stirred with a four-cheese sauce, topped with garlic breadcrumbs and baked to perfection Add
candied bacon $4, buffalo or BBQ chicken $5
Steak Frites…$24
10 oz flank steak serve, truffle fries, sauce au poivre
Blackened Chicken Alfredo…$19
Blackened chicken tossed in our house made alfredo sauce
Pasta Primavera…$18
Penne pasta, Rosedale seasonal vegetables, white wine butter garlic sauce
Add grilled chicken…$5 Add
shrimp…$7
Fish and Chips…$18
Deep-fried cod in homemade beer batter. Served with French fries, coleslaw36
Kids Menu
Served with soft drink or juice, cookie, and choice of fries or tater tots…$10
Chicken Tenders
With choice of dipping sauce
Hot Dog
With Ketchup and Mustard
Mac & Cheese
Rotini stirred with a four-cheese sauce
Pasta with Butter or Marinara
Penne tossed in butter or house made marinara
Burger
Junior sized burger with American cheese and pickles
Cheese Quesadilla
Cheddar Jack cheese, bell peppers, tomatoes, and scallions grilled between a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Grilled Cheese
American cheese toasted between white bread37
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Cocktail Menu
Tea Time
Brewed iced tea stirred with peach infused Knob Creek bourbon, shaken with house-made simple syrup
**Have it Arnie style with a lemonade twist**
Pink Pinata Cosmo
Espolon, white cranberry juice, lime all shaken with house-made cranberry simple syrup
Early Birdie
Vanilla-infused Tito’s, Kahlua, and Bailey’s stirred with iced coffee
Cool Mule
Jameson and ginger beer garnished with a splash of cranberry and lime juice
The Azalea
Hendrik’s Gin, pineapple juice, muddle cherries, with a splash of lemon juice
The Sunny Spritz
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025 Charter
Revision Commission Draft Report
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
The Board has multiple courses of action to choose from, depending on whether or not
the public hearing was closed:
If the Board closed the public hearing, and has no recommendations to the draft
report, the following motion is in order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to approve the proposed charter and charter
amendments or reject the same or separate provisions thereof.
If the Board closed the public hearing, and has recommendations for the draft
report, the following motion is in order:
Move, effective February 23, 2026 to make the following recommendations for changes
to the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report; [INSERT HERE].
5. Summary of Submission:
Pursuant to C.G.S. Sec. 7-191, the Board of Selectmen has various options regarding
the 2025 Charter Revision Commission Draft Report.
Below is relevant excerpted state statute language:
(b) …the appointing authority shall hold at least one public hearing on the draft report and
shall hold its last hearing not later than forty-five days after the submission of the draft
report to such clerk. Not later than fifteen days after its last hearing, the appointing
authority shall make recommendations to the commission for such changes in the draft
report as it deems desirable.
(c) If the appointing authority makes no recommendations for changes in the draft report
to the commission within such fifteen days, the report of the commission shall be final and
the appointing authority shall act on such report. If the appointing authority makes
recommendations for changes in the draft report to the commission, the commission shall
confer with the appointing authority concerning any such recommendations and may39
amend any provisions of the proposed charter, charter amendments or home rule
ordinance amendments, in accordance with such recommendations, or the commission
may reject such recommendations. In either case the commission shall make its final
report to the appointing authority not later than thirty days after receiving such
recommendations.
(d) Not later than fifteen days after receiving the final report, the appointing authority, by
a majority vote of its entire membership, shall either approve the proposed charter,
charter amendments or home rule ordinance amendments or reject the same or separate
provisions thereof. Not later than forty-five days after a vote of the appointing authority to
reject such matter, a petition for a referendum thereon, signed by not less than ten per
cent of the electors of such municipality, as determined by the last-completed registry list
thereof, and filed and certified in accordance with the provisions of section 7-188, may be
presented to the appointing authority. Not later than thirty days after approval by the
appointing authority or the certification of such a petition (1) the proposed charter shall be
published in full at least once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the
municipality, or (2) the portion of the charter or home rule ordinance being amended shall
be published at least once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the municipality
with a notice that a complete copy of the charter or home rule ordinance and amendment
is available in the town clerk's office and that a copy shall be mailed to any person who
requests a copy. The town clerk shall mail or otherwise provide such copy to any person
who requests a copy.
(e) The appointing authority shall, by a majority vote of its entire membership, determine
whether the proposed charter, charter amendments or home rule ordinance amendments
shall be submitted to the electors for approval or rejection at a regular election or at a
special election warned and held for that purpose, which shall be held not later than fifteen
months after either the approval by the appointing authority or the certification of a petition
for a referendum.
(f) The proposed charter, charter amendments or home rule ordinance amendments shall
be prepared for the ballot by the appointing authority and may be submitted in the form
of one or several questions; and, if approved by a majority of the electors of the
municipality voting thereon at a regular election or if approved by a majority which number
equals at least fifteen per cent of the electors of the municipality as determined by the
last-completed active registry list of such municipality at a special election, such proposed
charter, charter amendments or home rule ordinance amendments shall become effective
thirty days after such approval unless an effective date or dates are specified therein, in
which event the date or dates specified shall prevail.
(g) Not later than thirty days after the approval by the electors of any proposed charter,
charter amendments or home rule ordinance amendments, the town or city clerk shall file,
with the Secretary of the State, (1) three certified copies thereof, with the effective date
or dates indicated thereon, and (2) in the case of the approval of charter or home rule
ordinance amendments, three certified copies of the complete charter or ordinance
incorporating such amendments. The Secretary of the State shall distribute two copies,
whether tangible or intangible in form, to the State Library, where a file of such charters,
charter amendments and home rule ordinance amendments shall be kept for public
inspection.40
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
None41
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Appointments to the Conservation Commission-Inland
Wetlands & Watercourses Agency
2. Date of Board Meeting: February 23, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
The Board of Selectmen should make a motion to appoint or reappoint a person to each
available position. A template motion is provided for your reference.
Move, effective February 23, 2026, to [appoint or reappoint] [INSERT NAMES] as a
[regular or alternate] member of the Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands &
Watercourses Agency with a term ending January 1, 2030.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Board of Selectmen must adhere to minority party representation when appointing or
reappointing members to boards. Below is a table to assist based on the total number of
board members:
If Total
Membership is
Maximum from one
party is
3 2
4 3
5 4
6 4
7 5
8 5
9 6
more than 9 2/3rds of total
membership
a) Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency – The Board of
Selectmen may appoint up to three (3) of the four (4) submitted names for a regular
member, as well as the name submitted for appointment as an alternate member.42
The Committee is a seven-person board with current breakdown of four R’s, three D’s.
There are two (2) alternates who are both affiliated with the Democratic Party.
Appointed members will serve four-year terms through 1/1/2030.
Regular Members
1. Bayard Faithfull (D) - nominated by Democratic Town Committee for
appointment
2. Margery Winters (R) - nominated by Republican Town Committee for
reappointment
3. Charles Haldeman (D) - nominated by Democratic Town Committee for
reappointment
4. Michael Luzietti (D) - nominated by Democratic Town Committee for
reappointment
Alternate Member
1. Alison Wilcox (D) - nominated by Democratic Town Committee for
reappointment
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Bayard Faithfull's Resume43
BAYARD KELLER FAITHFULL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Social Studies & Capstone Teacher, grades 9-12, Simsbury High School, Simsbury, CT, 2021-Present
• Teach Capstone, AP Seminar, Honors World History, Latin American/Latino Studies
• Advise the Earth Advocates, National Social Studies Honors, and Young Democrats clubs
Social Studies Teacher-grade 10, Windham High School, Willimantic, CT, 2020-21
• Developed curriculum and taught 10th grade American Studies to Honors, Pre-College, and New Arrivals
classes
Social Studies Teacher-grades 9,10, 11 and 12, The Beacon School, New York City, 1993-2020
• Developed and implemented college preparatory social studies curriculum in a public high school in World
History and U.S. history classes, and many senior history electives, including Modern American Social History,
Global Environmental Politics, The History of South Africa, Latin American History, and the History of the
U.S.-Mexican Border
• Developed experiential-based and inquiry projects; assessed students using performance-based assessment
• Directed the Community Service and Civics Program and the Job Internship Program
• Taught a skills class for Students with Disabilities, providing additional support in literacy, writing and
historical thinking
• Designed and implemented online curriculum for World History and Senior history elective, March-June,
2020 using Google Classroom and Zoom
• Advised twenty students over four years by counseling students on social and academic issues and building
relationships with their families
• Taught Spanish I
• Supervised and directed Admissions and the Academic Standards Committee
• Supervised and instructed student teachers from 1994-present
• Honored with the Blackboard Award for Teachers, June, 2014 (teacher–of-the-year in New York City schools)
Faculty, New York University, New York City, 2013-2017
• Developed curriculum for and taught World History Curriculum (an introductory course in teaching world
history in schools for graduate students). Students developed World History units and lesson plans for middle
and high schools.
Faculty, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City 1997- 2006
• Developed curriculum for and taught graduate classes- The Teaching of Social Studies, Advanced Social
Studies Methods, Research Seminar, Seminar for Student Teachers, Bridging English and Social Studies
Classrooms
• Coordinated the INSTEP summer graduate program in social studies
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Stanford University Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity, New York City 2011-2013
• Facilitated trainings for teachers in using primary documents in social studies to assess New York City public
high school students, in coordination with the NYC Department of Education
Institute for Student Achievement, New York City, 2005-2010
• Directed workshops in inquiry-based social studies curriculum for high school teachers in struggling schools
in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey
Boys Varsity Tennis Coach, The Beacon School, New York City, 2000-2020
• Coached a nationally-ranked high school boys varsity team. The team won the national high school
championship in 2014 and New York City PSAL titles in 2006 and 2008-2019. Coached Beacon girls’ tennis
team in 2018; won city championship
• Honored with the USTA Eastern Coach of the Year in 2009
Boys Varsity Tennis Coach, Simsbury High School, 2022-Present
• Coach Varsity and JV boys tennis; reached playoffs both years
Simsbury Sustainability Committee
•Volunteered with Simsbury Sustainability Committee 2021-2023; appointed as member in 2024.44
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Social Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 1993
Bachelor of Arts, History, Columbia University, New York, NY 1985 (Graduated on Dean’s list)
PUBLICATIONS
• Crocco, Margaret, Faithfull, Bayard, and Schwartz, Sherry, “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Action Research
at a New York City Professional Development School” in Journal of Teacher Education (54) 2003
• Faithfull, Bayard, “Lesson Plan on Afghanistan,” in Social Education 73(4) 2009
• Faithfull, Bayard, “Four Reads: Learning to Read Primary Documents,” on teachinghistory.org 2013
PRESENTATIONS
• “Developing a Professional Development School,” 3rd Annual Holmes Conference, Boston, MA 1999
• “Graduate School-High School Relationships,” with Professor Margaret Crocco. Annual Conference of
National Council of Social Studies, Orlando, FL, 1999
• “Action Research on Portfolios,” 4th Annual Holmes Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 2000.
• “Authentic Educational Reform in the Classroom,” Queens College, 2001.
• “Giving Voice to a Community: Doing Local History in New York City,” City University of New York, 2001.
• “NYC History in Social Studies,” New York Performance Consortium, 2008
• “Using Themes in Global History,” New York Performance Consortium, 2014
• “Inquiry-based Education in Global History,” New York Performance Consortium, 2015
• “Teaching the Environment in the Social Studies Classroom,” New York Performance Consortium, 2019
SKILLS
• Bilingual (Spanish/English); First Aid, CPR/AED certified; developed and maintained website; enjoy cooking,
gardening, hiking, tennis and running.45
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• CALL TO ORDER1
2
The Special Joint Meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Police Commission was called to3
order at 5:31 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices. Present were: First4
Selectman Wendy Mackstutis; Deputy First Selectman Steve Antonio; Board members Mike5
Paine; Diana Yeisley; Curtis Looney and Kevin Beal. Others in attendance included Town6
Manager, Marc Nelson; Deputy Town Manager Tom Fitzgerald, Police Chief Nicholas Boulter,7
Police Commission Chairman Eric Lemke, Commission members Tenesha Grant, Jennifer8
Caulfield, James Traficante, and other interested parties.9
10
• PRESENTATION11
12
• Police Commission FY 2026/2027 Budget13
14
Mr. Lemke, Chair of the Police Commission, presented the FY 26/27 budget. He said the15
budgets fund and support for 42 sworn officers at this time, which is still below16
recommendations. He said all contract agreements from existing collective bargaining17
agreements with all three unions in the Police Department. The crossing guard compensation18
will increase 2.5% for each year since the last increase in July of 2022.19
20
Mr. Lemke said the labor rate for external vehicle repair has increased approximately 50% since21
2021. He said the regional emergency service team’s increase in contributions went from $5,00022
to $7,500, which supports S.W.A.T., Crisis Negotiations, Accident Reconstruction, and Drone23
teams.24
25
He said they are looking to replace evidence appliances that are 20 years old. There is also26
training throughout the department, including mandated certification training and continued27
education. He noted that this will be the third year of providing state-required police certification28
training in-house as opposed to regional training.29
30
Mr. Lemke said they will renew the existing roadside camera lease and enhance coverage by 1-231
intersections. They will also replace 2 hybrid marked police cruisers and 2 unmarked32
administrative vehicles. He noted that there is a reduction in fuel based on usage and efficiency33
in the hybrid fleet.34
35
Chief Boulter said there are currently cameras at 3 intersections, which is 6 cameras. He also36
explained why they have in-house training and regional training. He said the increase to the37
budget is 3.6%, which is mostly GWI. They do not have any new capital items in their budget,38
however, there are some vests that need to be replaced. They would like to replace 4 vehicles39
total, with 2 being unmarked.40
41
There was some discussion on overtime and how that should be handled. Chief Boulter noted42
that there are 5 vacancies in their department right now.43
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After some discussion, Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to adjourn the45
Special Meeting at 5:53 p.m. Mr. Beal seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion46
passed.47
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Respectfully submitted,49
50
Kathi Radocchio51
Clerk5247
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CALL TO ORDER1
2
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Main3
Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices. Present were: First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis;4
Deputy First Selectman Steve Antonio; Board members Kevin Beal, Curtis Looney, Diana5
Yeisley and Mike Paine. Others in attendance included Town Manager, Marc Nelson; Deputy6
Town Manager Tom Fitzgerald; Finance Director Amy Meriwether; Town Engineer/Public7
Works Director Tom Roy; Deputy Town Engineer Adam Kessler; Interim Director of IT Brett8
Marchand and other interested parties.9
10
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE11
12
Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.13
14
PUBLIC HEARING (23:02)15
16
Proposed Amendments to Town Code Chapter 141: Taxation17
18
[ For the Purpose of Hearing Comments From the Public to a Proposed Ordinance to19
Exempt from Proposed Tax of Horses or Ponies of any Value]20
21
• Written comments can be emailed to towmanager@simsbury-ct.gov, but will not be read22
into the record, but forwarded to all Selectmen via email.23
24
Mr. Antonio made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to open the Public Hearing for the25
Proposed Amendments to Town Code Chapter 141: Taxation. Mr. Beal seconded the motion.26
All were in favor and the motion passed.27
28
Mr. Nelson said we are revisiting proposed changes to this ordinance from last year. Any time29
you change an ordinance a public hearing needs to be held per State law. The Board can adopt30
this ordinance, keep the public hearing open, or table the item.31
32
Joan Coe, 26 Whitcomb Drive, spoke about the Connecticut Law on personal property and fair33
market value. She also spoke about tax exemptions. She feels the horses at Ethel Walker should34
not be exempt from taxation. She said they should give the Town an inventory of all the horses35
there. Ms. Coe said Ethel Walker doesn’t pay any property taxes now and they are now asking36
for more by not paying for the horses. Folley Farms and Wellaway Farm also has horses and37
should be paying taxes. She said the Assessor should review horse inventory and assess them per38
State Law. Ms. Coe said the burden of paying more taxes shouldn’t fall on other property39
owners as these are unfair exemptions and wants everyone to vote no on this ordinance.40
41
Susan Masino, 41 Madison Lane, said she is not in favor of giving tax abatements especially42
with our budget challenges. She said there was discussion on tax abatements for incentivizing43
specific things. Ethel Walker and Folly Farm have onsite housing and could be enrolled in the4448
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affordable housing program. We need to think about this issue creatively. She also said she was45
not sure if this hearing was noticed properly as it was cancelled due to the snowstorm. She46
wasn’t sure if another legal notice had to go out about it. She also noted that she didn’t see that47
the last Board meeting was cancelled, just that Town Hall was closed.48
49
Linda Kriwitsky, speaking on behalf of Amy Kriwitsky who couldn’t be here. She read Amy’s50
comments, an equestrian proprietor, at Folly Farm, comments. She said she is not trying to avoid51
paying taxes at all but would like to discuss mutually beneficial situation where money can be52
collected from horses in an appropriate manner. She would like to help the Board understand53
issues that the current taxation is causing. There is no meaningful method to determine the54
values of horses in Town. Vehicles have year, model and makes, but horses do not. She said she55
spoke to the Assessor’s Office, and they are using Google AI to estimate the value of horses, and56
this is not a means to value a horse. The Assessor’s Office is inputting extreme values on very57
vague data. Owners submit forms for their horse with the age, bread and intent of use, but there58
are several other factors to estimate the value of a horse. One of her horses was valued at59
$65,000, when the actual printout on the horse values it between $20,000 - $75,000. She spoke to60
them again and said there are several factors that would influence his value much lower. AI61
search actually made it a much more appropriate value. She feels the office needs more62
information before assessing the horses. She feels this ordinance would harm her business and63
clients would benefit by removing their horses from her business and placing them somewhere64
else where they won’t be taxed.65
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Brittany Watras, 11 Tootin Hill Road, who works at Folly Farm, said just before the October 1st
67
reporting deadline, a client moved her horse to another town, losing about $10,000 per month68
income, which is 10% of her annual income. She feels the Town should support local businesses69
She feels this entire process has been a burden to her business. She feels entire taxation process70
has been a tremendous burden on her and her time, energy, and effort to assist the Assessors to71
collect information is unacceptable. She said her mental health has suffered. She has explained72
several times that there is significant turnovers of horses on a month-to-month basis. She said it73
has been over a year dealing with this and she feels targeted. She did not sign up to help the74
Assessor tax her clients. Her idea is to tax horses like they do dogs with a flat fee as there is no75
infrastructure to value or tax the horses correctly.76
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Gail Landesberg, 278 Old Farms Road, said she has had rescue horses at her property that are78
quarantined there. She will not be able to afford to take care of them if they were to be taxed.79
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After no further comments, Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to close the81
Public Hearing for the Proposed Amendments to Town Code Chapter 141: Taxation at 6:19 p.m.82
Mr. Beal seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.83
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PRESENTATION (41:10)85
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a) Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association Annual Report87
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Ms. Mackstutis apologized for the Board’s comments at the last meeting on their operating and89
capital budget information. Some of the comments were skeptical and might have been90
insulting. No harm was meant, but the comments were out of concern. The Board is here to91
listen to their report tonight.92
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Karin Stewart said this is a report in cooperation with the Memo of Understanding with the94
Town. She said their transports have only gone up 2% from last year and their 911 calls have95
gone up 10% (went to calls with no transport). This made a big difference in their income. She96
said they have a mutual aid agreement with Canton and Granby and they handled 91% of those97
calls. Canton or Granby came in for 9% of the calls. She said the second ambulance runs from 798
a.m. to 7 p.m., which has been very affective for covering call volume in Town. The other99
ambulance runs 24 hrs. per day. She then went through the facility calls including McLean,100
Firetown and Cooper Avenue, which increased their call volume quite a bit.101
102
Ms. Stewart showed a list of hospitals they transport to, including St. Francis, John Dempsey,103
Hartford, Children’s Medical, etc. She also showed the age group of people being transported,104
48% of which were people 75 years old or older. She said the average response time is 6:36105
minutes, which is well below the national standard. Ms. Stewart went through the rates they can106
charge, which is set by the State and what the standard billing looks like and what is actually107
being collected. She said the rates were only increased by 2% for 2026. She said payroll has108
gone up 31% from 2022 to 2025; medical support is up 30%; vehicle repairs and maintenance is109
up 76%; and Workman’s Compensation is up 61%. She said their fund drive raised $125,770 in110
2025, the capital fund drive raised $43,475 and there was $190,000 in Town funding.111
112
Ms. Stewart went through a list of completed projects, which included a grant reward for IV113
pumps, CPR, First Aid and EMT certification classes, and replaced their laptops with iPad due to114
a grant. They have switched their scheduling program to Connecteams. She said their goals for115
2026 include receiving their new ambulance by July; increasing EMT classes from 2 to 3 per116
year; holding monthly blood drives, etc. They are constantly looking for grants to purchase new117
equipment also. She said they received gold recognition from the American Heart Association118
for 2025 for their stroke care. She also went through some pictures of what activities they do.119
120
Ms. Stewart said some AMR ambulance staff took pay cuts to come to work here. They are well121
within line of what other towns do for services.122
123
After some discussion on their new ambulance, budget, metrics, and services, no motion was124
made at this time.125
126
b) Update of Website Enhancement Project by Interim Technology Director Brett127
Marchand (1:12:19)128
129
Mr. Marchand said he received feedback from the Board, Departments and the public on the new130
website, which really assisted them in this process. He went through the spreadsheet they131
developed. He said green means it is completed. He said the yellow/white means it is still under13250
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evaluation, or they are looking for more feedback from the vendor on how to make it better. He133
said they are also working on some staff issues that were found as well.134
135
Mr. Marchand then went through the new website and showed how to find agendas and minutes,136
calendar of events, etc. He said the Board of Selectmen contact issue now shows their party and137
term dates. There is also an email form to contact each Selectman, or you can now contact all. He138
said the Boards and Commissions have also been updated and how to get in touch with them.139
They also made the calendar easier; however, he noted that they don’t host the events calendar.140
141
There was some discussion about digital access and Mr. Nelson said they are still working with142
the vendor on that. It has to do with ADA compliance and accessibility, and they want to make143
that correct. Mr. Nelson urged the Board and everyone to continue to give their comments on the144
new website. He said this update has been a lot of work and quality control work by all staff. He145
thanked them all for their hard work. He also thanked the public for all their comments. He146
noted that $40,000 out of the $50,000 that was budgeted has been spent. The rollout will be in147
about one month, but there will be constant checking/fixing of the site.148
149
After more discussion, there was no motion at this time.150
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PUBLIC AUDIENCE152
153
• Email townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov by noon on Monday, February 9, 2026, to register154
to address the Board of Selectmen live through Zoom155
• Written comments can be emailed to townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov. They will not be156
read into the record, but forwarded to all Selectmen via email157
Tucker Salls, 11b Tunxis Place, Tariffville, said Bayard wanted to thank the Board for their158
consideration for his appointment to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Sauls said Mr. Faithfull159
is a Simsbury High School Social Studies teacher. He also oversees the Sustainability Club at the160
High School. He has spent 6 years working with and on the Sustainability Committee. He said161
Bayard has always been reliable and professional and works hard for what he believes in. He162
said the Commissions will be tasked with conserving the environment and water courses during a163
very difficult time with the climate crisis. He feels they need someone who can face the164
challenges of this Commission and Bayard will and he strongly urges the Board to accept him.165
166
Eric Wellman, 21 Madison Lane, spoke in support of Margery Winters on the Conservation167
Commission. He said she has been the chairman for at least 9-10 years, if not more. He said no168
one has her technical expertise that she has. His concern is that the Board may take a party-line169
vote tonight and she would be out due to politics. Mr. Wellman said this Town has a history of170
keeping appointments non-partisan. Simsbury makes decisions not because of politics, but171
because of people’s expertise, dedication, and what they bring to the Boards and Commissions.172
He asked the Board to vote on the person who is most qualified for the position. He said it is173
more about the process and precedence and what type of Town we want to live in.174
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Joan Coe, 26 Whitcomb Drive, said Ms. Mackstutis is in violation of Town Charter/Rules of176
Law, by tasking the Deputy First Selectman, Tom Fitzgerald to time speakers during public177
audience. She feels Ms. Mackstutis doesn’t hold the minimum requirement of the First178
Selectman and wants the Board to remove her stipend completely. Ms. Coe feels the179
responsibility of the First Selectman and Town Manager have been blurred. She said Ms.180
Mackstutis asked the Town Manager to participate, as a representative of the Town, at public181
events. Ms. Coe also thinks that Ms. Mackstutis holds Democratic caucuses at secret locations to182
discuss agenda items prior to the meetings. She said the Democratic party has been sponsoring183
straw candidates with a clean record as candidates to land use committees and replacing them184
with candidates that appear to have conflicts of interest. She feels Ms. Mackstutis is working out185
of her authority and said the Board should censor her behavior.186
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Ms. Coe said the Simsbury Ambulance should not be receiving public funding from taxpayers,188
and they should not be paying for another ambulance. The taxpayers should not be funding a189
failed business plan. She feels SVAA needs to use whatever means they can to increase revenues190
or partnership with a viable ambulance service such as AMR. She said Canton uses AMR at no191
cost to the taxpayers and provides good service. She feels this Board should invite AMR to a192
meeting to discuss their services. She feels the taxpayers should not be burdened with193
expenditures from private organizations.194
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Ms. Coe also spoke about the Simsbury Performing Arts Center project. She doesn’t feel that the196
taxpayers should be paying as money should be used to lower taxes. She said the Board needs to197
reduce taxes and increase revenues.198
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Charmaine Seavy, 18 Quarry Road, spoke on behalf of Bayard Faithfull, who she feels is very200
trustworthy. He has an important quality as he is a teacher K -12. She said he is a good, helpful201
person who has been on the sustainability committee. She feels he is an excellent person to be on202
conservation.203
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Susan Masion, 41 Madison Lane, said she agrees with the flat rate on horses and ponies. She205
said whatever is the easiest way to reduce red tape so this issue isn’t being brought up again and206
again and incentivizing other things so we can get what we want she is in favor of. She said she207
is scared about the new website. She said she sent in 36 things about the website and none of208
them are reflected on their spreadsheet. Did they not get them? She doesn’t understand what209
happened to them. She noted that the website is down now, which will reduce confusion.210
Nothing has been fixed the last time she looked at it.211
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Ms. Masino said the quickest way to destroy a town is to consolidate power, reduce and213
eliminate community engagement, use vague language, skirt around ordinances and laws, have214
“accidents” on how notices go out, and generally make sure that no one knows what’s going on.215
She feels nothing should happen until we fix what’s going wrong with information and notices,216
etc. She said Open Space is not noticed on the list serve. She said the Open Space meeting was217
going to be cancelled and wanted to know then the members were going to be notified and how.218
She said, “a functional website is fundamental.” She said she felt that new website was better on219
a phone and AI said the same thing. She feels you can’t find any information on the new website.22052
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Ms. Masino said she wanted to speak about Margery Winters being on the Conservation222
Commission due to her expertise and scientific background. She is extremely non-partisan and223
well informed. She noted that Sustainability and Conservation are not the same. She said224
Sustainability is working on energy and trash while Conservation is about water and the natural225
environment. She said Sustainability did a report on solar, but they missed hundreds of acres of226
solar in Simsbury. She doesn’t understand why we are allowing this bad math in Simsbury. She227
said she was asked to help get farmers put solar panels on their land. She said no as she supports228
farmers for farming. She feels these committees are just apples to oranges.229
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Steve Horvath, 426 Firetown Road, spoke in support of Bayard due to his work on Sustainability,231
being a teacher at the school and working with their groups. He has a long commitment as an232
environmentalist. Mr. Horvath is also an environmentalist and feels very comfortable with233
Bayard joining this commission.234
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Amy McLean Sa1ls, 36 Elm Street, Tariffville, said Bayard Faithfull is a very dedicated person236
who is looking forward to serving the Town on the Inland/Wetlands and Conservation237
Commission. He is very qualified and she feels it is good to have fresh eyes on238
committees/commissions. She feels we need more people to get involved. People who are239
willing to step up to the plate should be given the opportunity to serve. She sees the value of240
having new people to work with the other dedicated members of the Boards and Commissions.241
242
Lori Fernand, 15 Camille Lane, came to endorse Bayard Faithfull to the Conservation243
Commission and Inland Wetlands and Water Course Agency. She said he has been an educator244
for over 30 years, in a vast array of different subjects. He has taught children about their role in245
society and is committed to professionalism. He has also been a community leader as a coach246
and is also on the Sustainability Committee. His passion and support of the human habitat is247
obvious. She feels it is good to work on both sustainability and conservation. She asked the248
Board to move his nomination forward and vote him onto the Conservation Commission.249
250
Diane Nash, 5 Merrywood, said all anyone needs to do to see that Margery Winters needs to be251
on the Conservation Commission is to listen to the February 3rd meeting. She wasn’t there, but252
after their decisions were made, the Board said they couldn’t wait for her to come back so they253
could get her guidance and expertise again. Her fellow members have looked to her and worked254
with her and they need that knowledge. Maybe we could remove one candidate so new one can255
serve, if needed, but don’t make this a political decision. She doesn’t want the Board to remove256
someone because they are on the wrong party.257
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Ms. Nash spoke about the new website. She said she can’t send a message just to the Selectman259
without having to type if five times over and sending it to sort. This website does not help her or260
the public, but might help Town staff, who has to keep it updated. She wants a better format, like261
if there are changes to the agenda she can find right away or can get all of the Board of262
Selectmen email addresses directly.263
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She told everyone not to forget the standards as we don’t vote to change people because of their265
political party but their willingness to serve and to serve the best.266
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Diana Moody, 7 Elsie Way, said she feels the Board is here because they want to make a268
difference and they spend a lot of personal time to get things done. She thanked them for that.269
Ms. Moody said she was endorsing Margery Winters as she has chaired the Inland/Wetlands and270
Conservation Commission since 2000. She has also been on Open Space. She works tirelessly to271
promote sustainable land, management practices, and advocates for the preservation of natural272
resources. She has an unwavering commitment to the community and its environment. She said273
Ms. Winters was an assistant director at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, where she taught274
science and nature, which is her passion. She delivers presentations and lectures on conservation,275
nature and landscaping. She feels Ms. Winters is the most qualified for this position. She is276
concerned about some decisions made about conservation, like the farmers giving up some of277
their land to support solar. She gave some instances that she found about farmers giving up land.278
She feels these decisions are directly connected to who we vote for to be on this commission and279
she feels Ms. Winters does have the expertise. She asked the Board to think about their decision280
tonight and feels that Ms. Winters would be a good move in the right direction.281
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Ellen Gilbert, 126 Hopmeadow Drive, said she read about Vessel wanting to build apartments283
going before the Conservation Commission. She started to go to the meetings. After going to284
those meetings, she saw that Ms. Winters looks at the whole picture before making her decision.285
She also said the Commission said they couldn’t wait for Ms. Winters to come back to the286
meetings as she knows so much about conservation and they need her to play her part in the287
decision making. She has a concern that Ms. Winter’s position as chairperson of the288
Commission is in jeopardy and her losing that position would put Simsbury in jeopardy, which289
she doesn’t even want to imagine. She feels that there is a push to develop on any land and we290
need to keep her on that Board. She asked, for the sake of the Town, that the Board keep Ms.291
Winters on that Commission.292
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Gail Landesberg, 278 Old Farms Road, said she graduated from the master gardener program in294
2024. She is very involved with gardening and everything nature related. She said Margery295
Winters “walks on water” in conservation, environmental, gardening, and anything else in296
gardening and wildlife. She knows so much and is really sought after for lectures and programs.297
She looks at all different angles and checks ordinances before making decisions. She feels Ms.298
Winters is a very trusted authority. While it is good to have new blood, no one could take her299
place, and it would not be good to replace her.300
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Paul Hennault, 12 Wind Gate, said he has nothing against Mr. Faithfull, but said the Board has302
three people being put up for renomination, 2 Democrats and 1 Republican. He said their choice303
is to not reappoint Ms. Winters and appoint Mr. Faithful or reappoint all three members up for304
reappointment and wait until a spot opens on Conservation to appoint Mr. Faithfull. He thinks it305
is a little odd that four people have been put up for three spots. He does know the process, as he306
was on the Republican Town Committee before. He said the parties put up people who are very307
well credentialed for the spots and people who are good for the Town. They shouldn’t have a308
fight over political parties.30954
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Mr. Hennault said Ms. Winters is President of the Simsbury Land Trust; Director of Renbrook;310
has a degree in Environmental Engineering. She knows the law when it comes to311
Inland/Wetlands and how to follow it. We don’t want to lose that expertise as it would be312
detrimental to Simsbury overall. The other two people who are up for reappointment have313
served very well and he feels they should also be reappointed. The Board should find a spot later314
for a new candidate to come in. This would preserve all existing capital that exists on315
Conservation. You don’t appoint by political appointments.316
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CONSENT AGENDA (2:18:40)318
Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to move items a) Appointments to the319
Aging and Disability Commission; b) Appointments to the Board of Assessment Appeals; c)320
Appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals; e) Appointments to the Open Space321
Committee; f) Appointments to the Public Building Committee; g) Appointments to DEI322
Council; k) Appoint Chris Kelly to the Police Commission; l) Acknowledge Receipt of Two323
Resignations from the Economic Development Commission; under Appointments and324
Resignations and items e) Authorize the Town Manager to Issue Tax Overpayment Refunds; and325
h) Accept a donation from peter Askham with our thanks, under Action Items to the Consent326
Agenda. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.327
328
FIRST SELECTMEN’S REPORT (2:20:55)329
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First Selectman, Wendy Mackstutis, reviewed her Fist Selectman’s report.331
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TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT (2:23:40)333
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Town Manager, Marc Nelson, reviewed his Town Manager’s report.335
336
LIAISON AND SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS (2:28:30)337
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Mr. Beal had nothing to report at this time.339
340
Mr. Looney said Parks and Recreation has a new logo. He said the camp signup was sold out.341
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Mr. Antonio had nothing to report at this time.343
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Ms. Yeisley said the Board of Ed held a budget workshop which focused on the operating345
budget. They will discuss the CIP and CNR budgets at the meeting tomorrow night. She said 2346
Farms Village Road has had other interests from other districts wanting to know when they can347
apply for spots.348
349
Ms. Yeisley said DEI Council elected their chair, vice chair, and coordinator. They updated their350
policy and procedures, which will come before this Board for approval. They are hosting the351
human library again on March 28th at the Library. She said the public is invited to the DEI352
meetings if they want to discuss something.353
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Ms. Yeisley said the Library meeting is tonight, where they will be doing their strategic planning.355
She noted that the State cut the budget by $140,000 for the Connectcard program. This will356
affect our Library by about $17,000, but they are trying to mitigate that. The Library will be357
hosting a teen photo contest in March.358
359
Ms. Yeisley said Public Safety has had consistent cold weather protocols due to the severe cold360
weather. Eversource and plowing updates come in consistently as well.361
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Ms. Yeisley said Aging and Disabilities had a “super Thursday” that was well attended. They are363
looking for accessibility in Town and parking lots. There will be more to come on this issue.364
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Ms. Yeisley said the Youth Services Advisory Board intergenerational pizza and movie will be366
held this Friday at the Library at 1 p.m. and jobs for summer recreation are now open for367
applications.368
369
Mr. Paine said Economic Development Commission had a lively discussion and two members370
resigned. They are looking for direction from the Board of Selectmen as to what they should do371
now.372
373
Ms. Mackstutis noted that she did not direct staff to handle the timer during public audience. It374
was decided at the agenda prep, which was attended by the First Selectman, Town Manager,375
Deputy First Selectman and Deputy Town Manager.376
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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS (2:32:44)378
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a) Appointments to the Aging and Disabilities Commission380
381
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.382
383
b) Appointments to the Board of Assessment Appeals384
385
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.386
387
c) Appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals388
389
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.390
391
d) Appointments to the Conservation Commission Inland/Wetlands & Watercourses392
Agency393
394
Ms. Mackstutis noted that there is a lot of value in having Ms. Winters on this Commission and a395
lot of value of having Mr. Faithfull on the Commission as well. She noted that if the Board does396
nothing, the names would ride over until the Board changes. She said it was just a timing matter397
for Ms. Winters. She asked if both parties would discuss this issue further and come up with the398
best group to move forward with regardless of party affiliate as this should not be partisan.39956
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400
Mr. Beal made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to table this item until a future meeting. Mr.401
Paine seconded the motion.402
403
Ms. Mackstutis would like to refer it back to the parties so they can evaluate everyone from both404
parties and not make it partisan, but about their qualifications. They could also look at someone405
stepping down before their term expires as there are four applicants for three spots.406
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Mr. Fitzgerald noted that people stay on Commissions/Committees until their terms expire or408
until someone else is appointed.409
410
After some discussion, Mr. Beal, Mr. Antonio, Ms. Mackstutis, and Mr. Paine voted to table, with411
Mr. Looney and Ms. Yeisley voting against. Therefore, the motion passed.412
413
e) Appointments to the Open Space Committee414
415
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.416
417
f) Appointments to the Public Building Committee418
419
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.420
421
g) Appointments to the DEI Council422
423
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.424
425
h) Appointments to the Sustainability Committee (2:48:06)426
427
Ms. Mackstutis said there are five reappointments – 3 Democrats, but only 1 Republican. She428
said no one else was brought forward, but Sean McLaughlin was asked to be on the Committee429
and his resume was received. She called him and he was very excited to join the Committee, so430
she moved his nomination forward.431
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Mr. Beal made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to approve the appointments to the433
Sustainability Committee as presented. Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion.434
435
Mr. Beal feels that more than one person should speak to nominees, like the Sustainability Chair436
or Personnel Sub-Committee. He also thinks there should be a process for this. Ms. Mackstutis437
noted that the process is evolving. Mr. Antonio also feels that in the future there should be438
interviews on new appointments, but for this appointment no one else was recommended by the439
parties so it is fine.440
441
After further discussion, Ms. Mackstutis asked if the 5 appointments to the Sustainability442
Committee could be moved forward. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion. All were in favor and443
the motion passed.44457
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i) Appointments to the Technology Task Force446
447
Mr. Beal made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to appoint the slate as presented. Ms.448
Yeisley seconded the motion.449
450
Mr. Beal asked about Matthew Rankin. Ms. Mackstutis said she got his application and called451
him. He was very excited and his skill level is very IT as he works for ITSME for the State of452
Connecticut. She thought he would be a good fit as he was also a past member of the453
Technology Task Force.454
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All were in favor and the motion passed.456
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j) Appointments to the Water Pollution Control Authority458
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Ms. Mackstutis said Abby Lawrence application was received. She said she had worked for a460
water pollution control. Ms. Mackstutis called her and she was very interested and excited to461
join the Authority. She was the only person to come forward to volunteer for this as an462
unaffiliated voter.463
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Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to approve all of the Water Pollution465
Control Authority members as presented. Mr. Beal seconded the motion. All were in favor and466
the motion passed.467
468
k) Appoint Chris Kelly to the Police Commission469
470
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.471
472
l) Acknowledge the Resignation from the Economic Development Commission473
474
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.475
476
ACTION ITEMS477
478
a) Approve Thrive Farm 2026 Agriculture Enhancement Grant Application (2:55:49)479
480
Mr. Nelson said we were initially requested to give them a letter of support for the grant481
application. Then they changed it to us becoming a fiscal sponsor, and then it changed to us482
becoming the grant applicant as the property owners. He said the grant would add a little flavor483
and additional resources for the benefit of the community and he is recommending approval of484
this retroactively. He noted that the letter of support and application have already been485
submitted. If the Board does not approve this, we would simply not accept the grant.486
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Mr. Fitzgerald said he got an update and they don’t need the Town to be a fiscal sponsor488
anymore. He said the Board could amend the motion and just retroactively approve the48958
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application. He said the Board doesn’t need to execute all documents and recommend it to the490
Board of Finance now.491
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Ms. Mackstutis had a question about the one tier for $50,000 plus a match with in-kind493
contributions and matching funding coming from the Farm. Mr. Roy said this is to offset their494
paid staff member. They will now be more community outreach, and they are already paying for495
the farm manager.496
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Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to retroactively approve the application498
by Thrive Farm for the 2026 Agricultural Enhancement Grant Program through the Connecticut499
Department of Agriculture. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion500
passed.501
502
b) Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Simsbury Farms Golf Course Restaurant503
Lease (2:58:54)504
505
Mr. Nelson said there have been some questions raised which he will have to find time to look at.506
He is asking the Board to table this item so they can get the questions answered. Only the Board507
can authorize the Town Manager to sign this.508
509
After some discussion, Mr. Looney made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to table this510
discussion until the next Board meeting. Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion. All were in favor511
and the motion passed.512
513
c) Authorize the Town Manager to Apply for a CRCOG LOTCIP Grant (3:01:18)514
515
Mr. Roy said every few years the Capital Reginal Council of Government has a solicitation for516
the LOTCIP grant. It is an infrastructure grant for towns like us. They have $45,000,000517
available, but we cannot get all of it. They have a very clear direction of where they are looking518
for this infrastructure to go. He and Mr. Kessler have a lot of discussions on what projects might519
be a good candidate for this. They have identified the intersection of County and Hoskins Roads520
for a safety program. They are proposing a round-about there. The Town would be responsible521
for the engineer/design fees, but the grant would cover 100% of the cost.522
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Mr. Kessler said this is a Y intersection. This is an opportunity, since we own property next to it,524
and we have sufficient right of way. The Police Department did use radar and found most people525
travel at 42-43 miles per hour there, while the speed limit is 30. They feel that a round-a-bout526
would reduce speeds, create a little safer condition out there, and correct the sight line out there.527
The other option would be to make a T intersection. He feels the cost would be between528
$300,000 to $500,000 with the engineering and design. The round a bout design would cost529
about $200,000 to $230,000. The LOTCIP grant would cover the cost of construction. After530
reviewing with the consultant, the estimate is now about $2,300,000. If we go through the grant531
program, DOT gets involved. He said a T intersection would have to be Town funded.532
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After discussion, Mr. Antonio made a motion, effective February 9, 2026, to authorize Town534
Manager, Marc Nelson to submit a proposal and funding request to the CRCOG under the 2026535
LOTCIP Solicitation to fund intersection improvements at the intersection of County Road and536
Hoskins Road.537
538
In the event that the grant is awarded, the following additional motion is in order: move to accept539
the LOTCIP Solicitation funding and authorize Town Manager, Marc Nelson, to execute all540
documents related to the grant award. Further move, to appropriate the grant’s funds and541
recommend said appropriation to the Board of Finance. Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion. All542
were in favor and the motion passed.543
544
d) Approve FY25/26 General Fund Mid-Year Transfer Requests (3:14:42)545
546
Ms. Meriwether explained the general fund mid-year transfer requests. She noted that these are547
not supplemental appropriations, but transfer requests from departments within the budget that548
have already been approve as part of the budget process. She said the contingency line is items549
that they went through during the budget process, which are mainly unsettled contracts that are550
negotiated and that are due after the budget process. She also said that the contingency line items551
went through the budget process and they are mainly unsettled contracts that are negotiated and552
are completed after the budget process. She is taking the value of the contingency line item and553
transferring it out to appropriate full-time items to reallocate them for the CSEA contracts, the554
ASME contracts and the unaffiliated employees’ contracts and to line up the budget with the555
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