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Board of Selectmen - Agenda - May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting Agenda – May 11, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
Main Meeting Room, Simsbury Town Hall
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
May as Bike Month Proclamation
June as Accessibility Awareness Month Proclamation
June as Pride Month Proclamation
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
 Email townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov by noon on Monday, May 11, 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 Overpayment Refunds
b) Schedule a Public Hearing for the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Applications
c) Authorize the Town Manager to Execute Dial-A-Ride Contract
d) Approve Public Gathering Permit - Farmington Valley Juneteenth Celebration
e) Approve Public Gathering Permit - St. Mary’s Church Carnival
f) Approve a Supplemental Appropriation Request for Purchase of a Crew Leader Truck
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
a) Reappoint Matthew Lidestri to the Technology Task Force
b) Acknowledge Receipt of a Resignation from and Appointment to the Sustainability
Committee1
Town of Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2026 Page 2
c) Acknowledge Receipt of a Resignation from and Appointment to the Culture, Parks &
Recreation Commission
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
b) April 23, 2026 Special Meeting
c) April 30, 2026 Special Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS
a) Memorandum from Town Manager Marc Nelson re: Administrative Approval of Public
Gathering Permit, dated May 11, 2026
b) Memorandum from Town Manager Marc Nelson re: NESE Home Energy Assessments
Campaign, dated May 11, 2026
ADJOURN2
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Proclaim May as Bike Month
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
The following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to adopt the Proclamation in honor of Bike Month, as
presented.
5. Summary of Submission:
Simsbury is a silver-level recognized bicycle friendly community. Various bike related
events are held throughout this month and the year. This proclamation is to honor May
as Bike Month in Simsbury.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) May as Bike Month Proclamation3
Town of Simsbury
Proclamation
MAY AS BIKE MONTH
WHEREAS, millions of Americans use the bicycle as a healthy and environmentally sound form
of transportation, and a tool for fitness and recreation, and bicycling offers a way to experience
Simsbury’s scenic beauty and landscape; and
WHEREAS, Simsbury led the state as Connecticut’s first Bicycle Friendly Community; and
WHEREAS, bicycle-friendly communities have been shown to improve the health and quality of
life for residents by making a town attractive to businesses and individuals who enjoy safe, outdoor
recreation by promoting sustainable transportation that contributes to economic development,
improves traffic congestion, and mitigates pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Selectmen, Simsbury Public Schools, Simsbury Public Library,
Culture, Parks & Recreation Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works,
Simsbury Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and various companies, local businesses, and
civic groups will be promoting bicycling during the month of May; and
WHEREAS, these organizations and groups offer many contributions to Bike Month as they help
promote bicycle tourism and advocate for more education and greater public awareness of bicycle
safety in an effort to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities while improving the health and safety
of everyone on our roads and multi-use trails;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, we, the Board of Selectmen, hereby proclaim May as
BIKE MONTH in Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Simsbury and call upon all of us to put on our
helmets and start pedaling.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, Wendy Mackstutis, the First Selectman, hereunto place my signature and the
great seal of the Town of Simsbury on this 11th day of May, 2026.
_____________________________
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Steven Antonio, Deputy
Kevin Beal
Curtis Looney
Mike Paine
Diana Yeisley4
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Proclaim June as Accessibility Awareness Month
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
The following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to adopt the Proclamation in honor of Accessibility
Awareness Month, as presented.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Aging & Disability Commission seeks to educate the Simsbury community regarding
the importance of accessibility. This awareness evolved out of the Commission’s
Accessible Reserved Parking Awareness program which was started in 2012.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) June as Accessibility Awareness Month Proclamation5
Town of Simsbury
Proclamation
JUNE AS ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, it’s crucial to recognize that reserved parking spaces are not a privilege for the few,
but a requirement for those with disabilities, and reserved parking spaces are not just a
convenience, but a necessity, for individuals with disabilities and mobility issues; and
WHEREAS, parking spaces are strategically located to provide easy access to public facilities,
ensuring that those with mobility challenges can participate fully in society, these spaces often
feature amenities such as wider access aisles and ramps to accommodate wheelchair users; and
WHEREAS, reserved parking spaces are a lifeline for people whose mobility is restricted due to
various physical conditions, by designating specific reserved parking spots, society acknowledges
the need for inclusivity and accessibility; and
WHEREAS, to promote fairness and ensure that reserved parking spaces serve their intended
purpose, strict guidelines govern their use, and in the United States, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) outlines specific criteria for obtaining a reserved parking permit; and
WHEREAS, it’s vital to respect these guidelines and not misuse reserved parking spaces, as doing
so can result in fines and penalties;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, we, the Board of Selectmen, hereby proclaim June as
ACCESSIBILITY AWARENESS MONTH in Simsbury and call upon all Simsbury residents
to ensure that those require reserved parking be allowed access to them.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, Wendy Mackstutis, the First Selectman, hereunto place my signature and the
great seal of the Town of Simsbury on this 11th day of May, 2026.
_____________________________
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Steven Antonio, Deputy
Kevin Beal
Curtis Looney
Mike Paine
Diana Yeisley6
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Proclaim June as Pride Month
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
The following motions are in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to adopt the Proclamation in honor of Pride Month, as
presented.
Further move, to authorize the Pride flag to be raised outside of Town Hall for the month
of June, 2026.
5. Summary of Submission:
This proclamation recognizes June as Pride Month and Simsbury’s commitment to being
an inclusive community to all our residents. Should the Board support raising a Pride flag
at Town Hall, the ceremony will take place on Monday, June 1st at 4:30 PM.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) June as Pride Month Proclamation7
Town of Simsbury
Proclamation
JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH
WHEREAS, the Town of Simsbury is committed to supporting the visibility, dignity, and equity
for everyone in our community and affirms our obligation to protect the most vulnerable among
us; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the contributions of LGBTQ+ residents, students, employees, and
business owners to the cultural and civic fabric of our Town and remain committed to protecting
their civil rights in our unified effort to forge a more open and just society; and
WHEREAS, advancements have been made with respect to the equitable treatment of LGBTQ+
people throughout the nation, but there continues to be discrimination, injustice, and acts of hate
making it important for towns like Simsbury to stand up and show support for members of our
community who identify as LGBTQ+; and
WHEREAS, Simsbury joins many cities and towns across the United States in celebrating June
as Pride Month as a commitment to standing in solidarity with all LGBTQ+ Americans; and
WHEREAS, the rainbow flag is widely recognized as a symbol of pride, inclusion, and support
for social movements that advocate for LGBTQ+ people in society;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, we, the Board of Selectmen, hereby proclaim June as
PRIDE MONTH in Simsbury and call upon all of us to reflect on ways we can all live and work
together with a commitment to mutual respect and understanding, support our LGBTQ+
community, and recognize all LGBTQ+ members whose influence, advocacy, and contributions
to our neighborhoods make Simsbury a vibrant community in which to live, work, and play.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, Wendy Mackstutis, the First Selectman, hereunto place my signature and the
great seal of the Town of Simsbury on this 11th day of May, 2026.
_____________________________
Wendy Mackstutis, First Selectman
Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Steven Antonio, Deputy
Kevin Beal
Curtis Looney
Mike Paine
Diana Yeisley8
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
Overpayment Refunds
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 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 Selectmen support approving the tax refunds as presented, the following motion is
in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to approve the presented tax refunds in the amount of
$4,940.82 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 $4,940.82. The attachment
dated May 11th has a detailed listing of all requested tax refunds.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Requested Tax Refunds, dated May 11, 20269
BOS Refunds 5/11/26 BILL NUMBER TAX FIRE INTEREST TOTAL
LEASING
DIAMLER TRUST 2024-03-0054376 513.78$ -$ -$ 513.78$
TESLA LEASE TRUST 2024-03-0069111 852.08$ -$ -$ 852.08$
TESLA LEASE TRUST 2024-03-0069112 268.02$ -$ -$ 268.02$
TESLA LEASE TRUST 2024-03-0069110 695.03$ -$ -$ 695.03$
TESLA LEASE TRUST 2024-030069113 166.91$ -$ -$ 166.91$ LEASING TOTAL
2,495.82$
MOTOR VEHICLE
JACOBSON RUTH 2024-03-0059270 41.19$ -$ 1.24$ 42.43$
KELLY CHRISTOPHER 2024-03-0059969 217.58$ -$ 5.12$ 222.70$ MOTOR VEHICLE TOTAL
-$ -$ -$ 265.13$
REAL ESTATE
JUSTER HOLLACE 2024-01-0003981 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
* 126 HOPMEADOW STREET 9E OVERPAYMENT
SEARING THOMAS (PAY TO COTALITY) 2024-01-007293 1,886.23$ -$ -$ 1,886.23$ REAL ESTATE TOTAL
* 11 MALLARD CIRCLE ESCROW PAID IN ERROR. 2,186.23$
MOTOR VEHICLE VETERANS
DASCANIO CRAIG 2021-03-0054301 47.23$ 1.46$ 1.38$ 50.07$
DASCANIO CRAIG 2022-03-0054374 46.23$ 1.50$ -$ 47.73$
DASCANIO CRAIG 2023-03-0003133 47.16$ 1.53$ -$ 48.69$
DASCANIO CRAIG 2024-04-0083093 48.69$ -$ -$ 48.69$
VETERANS
195.18$
TAX FIRE INTEREST GRAND
GRAND TOTALS 4,940.82$ 4.49$ 7.74$ 5,142.36$10
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Schedule a Public Hearing for the 2026 Neighborhood
Assistance Act Applications
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Tom Fitzgerald, Deputy Town Manager
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support the proposed Neighborhood Assistance Act applications, the
following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026 to set a public hearing to receive public comment on the
proposal submitted by New Horizons, Inc. pursuant to the 2026 Connecticut
Neighborhood Assistance Act for 6:00 P.M. on Monday, June 8, 2026.
5. Summary of Submission:
In March 2026, the Town was notified by the State Department of Revenue Services that
the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act application is available to tax-exempt
organizations. This program provides a tax credit to businesses that make cash
investments in qualifying community programs conducted by tax-exempt or municipal
agencies. Examples of Qualifying community programs include energy conservation
projects, job training, programs serving low-income persons, child care services, and
many others. Programs must be approved by both the municipality in which the programs
are conducted and by Department of Revenue Services.
Notice of this opportunity was posted to the Town website and distributed via the News &
Announcements e-subscriber announcement. The Town Manager’s Office has received
one (1) application from New Horizons, Inc. They are seeking funds to be able to purchase
a new wheelchair accessible vehicle to meet the need for their service.
A public hearing is required prior to approval of the application by the Board of Selectmen.
The attached proposals will be resubmitted to the Board of Selectmen at that time for
consideration and possible approval subsequent to the hearing. If the Board approves the
applications, staff will submit it to the Department of Revenue Services in advance of the
deadline.
We will receive notification in August as to whether or not the programs were approved.
Businesses requesting a tax credit under the program are required to apply for
participation between September 15th and October 1st.11
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Program Application – New Horizons, Inc. dba
Sunshine Wheels12
Visit us at portal.ct.gov/DRS for more information.
Department of Revenue Services
portal.ct.gov/DRS
(Rev. 02/26)
Municipality:
Form NAA-01
2026 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA)
Program Proposal
This form must be completed and submitted to your municipality for approval. All items must be completed
with as much detail as possible. If additional space is needed, attach additional sheets. Please type or
print clearly. See attached instructions before completing. Do not submit this form directly to the
Department of Revenue Services.
Part I — General Information
Name of tax-exempt organization/municipal agency:
Address:
Federal Employer Identification Number:
Program title:
–
Email address:
Total NAA funding requested ($250 minimum, $150,000 maximum): $
Is your organization required to file federal Form 990 or 990EZ, Return of Organization Exempt
from Income Tax?
 Yes  No
If Yes, attach a copy of the first page of your most recent return.
If No, attach a copy of your determination letter from the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal
Revenue Service.
Simsbury
New Horizons, Inc. dba Sunshine Wheels
We have a location at: 75 Great Pond Rd. Simsbury, CT 06070
0 6 6 0 4 0 5 1 3
Wheelchair Accessible Van
Stephanie Tetreault
Name of contact person:
Telephone number:
79,986.0013
Form NAA-01 (Rev. 02/26) Page 2 of 5
Visit us at portal.ct.gov/DRS for more information.
Part II — Program Information
Check the appropriate description of your program:
100% credit percentage
Energy conservation; or
Comprehensive college access loan forgiveness (see Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-635(3)).
60% credit percentage
Job training/education for unemployed persons aged 50 or over;
Job training/education for persons with physical disabilities;
Program serving low-income persons;
Child care services;
Establishment of a child day care facility;
Open space acquisition fund; or
Other (specify):
Description of program:
Need for program:
Neighborhood area to be served:
Plan to implement the program:
Wheelchair Accessible Van - Medical Transportation
Sunshine Wheels is a division of New Horizons. Sunshine Wheels provides wheelchair accessible
transportation for both medical and recreational purposes. Most of our passengers are on Medicaid and have
very limited means. New Horizons needs to purchase another vehicle in order to meet the extensive need for
our services. Thank you for considering this important request!
Sunshine Wheels currently provides close to 400 trips per week for seniors and individuals with physical
disabilities. The need is significant! A new vehicle will allow Sunshine Wheels to provide transportation to
those in need. We provide trips to doctor appointments, critical medical procedures, food banks, pharmacies,
physical therapy sessions as well as many other locations. Seniors and individuals with physical disabilities
rely on Sunshine Wheels each and every day. Here is a short video on Sunshine Wheels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBj8mNk2w-o
Simsbury, CT
We plan to order and utilize the new vehicle as soon as we receive funding to purchase it.14
Form NAA-01 (Rev. 02/26) Page 3 of 5
Visit us at portal.ct.gov/DRS for more information.
Timetable:
Program start date: MM - DD - YYYY
Program completion date: MM - DD - YYYY
Post-project audit due date: MM - DD - YYYY
The program start date must not be more than two years prior to the program completion date.
Additionally, the program completion date must not extend beyond December 31, 2028.
Any program receiving $25,000 or more in NAA funding is required to provide a post-project audit,
prepared by a certified public accounting firm, to the municipality overseeing the program, no later
than three months after the program completion date.
Part III — Financial Information
Program Budget:
Complete in full. Expenditures must equal or exceed total funding.
Sources of Revenue:
NAA funds requested
Other funding sources - itemized sources:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Total Funding:
Proposed Program Expenditures:
Direct operating expenses - itemized description:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Administrative expenses - itemized description:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Total Proposed Expenditures:
12-31-2026
12-31-2027
12-31-2027
$79,986.00
N/A
$79,986.00
Cost of a Ford Transit Wheelchair Accessible Van $79,986.00
N/A
$79,986.0015
Form NAA-01 (Rev. 02/26) Page 4 of 5
Visit usus atat portal.ct.gov/DRS for more information.
Part IV — Municipal Information
To be completed by the municipal agency overseeing implementation of the program
–
–16
2026 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA)
Program Proposal
Instructions
Complete all items on Form NAA-01, 2026 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Program Proposal.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For where to direct inquiries, see Additional Information below.
Part I — General Information
Enter the name of the tax-exempt organization or
municipal agency, address, Federal Employer
Identification Number, name, telephone number, and
email address of the contact person.
Program Title: Assign a unique program title to each
program for which your organization is making an
application.
Federal Form 990: Attach a copy of the first page of
your organization’s most recent federal Form 990 or
Form 990EZ. If your organization is not required to file
either Form 990 or Form 990EZ, attach a copy of the
determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
Part II — Program Information
Description of Program: Describe the program,
including information about how the program will
operate, its benefit to the community, how recipients
will be selected, and any measures used to determine
the program’s impact on the community.
Need for Program: Demonstrate a need for this
program. For example, provide relevant statistics.
Neighborhood Area to Be Served: Describe the
neighborhood or municipality this program will serve.
Plan to Implement the Program: Describe how the
program will operate. Identify other persons or
organizations involved in the administration of the
program.
Timetable: Indicate the starting and completion dates
of the program. The program completion date must not
be more than two years from the program start date.
Part III — Financial Information
Each program proposal must include a program budget
that includes all sources of funding and all anticipated
expenditures. The information provided in the budget
may be used during a post-project audit.
Sources of Revenue: The budget must include the
requested NAA funding and any other anticipated
revenue sources.
NAA Funding Requested: Indicate the total amount
your organization is requesting for its program. This
amount may not exceed the total proposed expenditures.
Please note that the minimum NAA funding is $250,
with a maximum funding of $150,000 per organization
or agency per year.
Other Funding Sources: Provide a detailed
description(s) and the amount(s) of all funding sources.
Proposed Program Expenditures: The budget must
include a detailed description and the amount of all
direct operating and administrative expenditures.
Expenditures must equal or exceed total funding.
Direct Operating Expenses: Expenses include
materials, equipment, wages, salaries, tuition fees,
sub-contracting services, and any other expenses
needed to administer the program.
Part IV — Municipal Information
This part is to be completed by the municipal agency
overseeing implementation of the program.
Municipal Liaison: The municipality must designate
an individual to serve as a liaison with the Department
of Revenue Services (DRS) for all NAA matters.
Post-Project Audit: Any program receiving $25,000 or
more in NAA funding is required to have a post-project
audit prepared by a certified public accounting firm
and submitted for certification, to the municipality
overseeing the program, no later than three months
after the program completion date. For further
information on the post-project audit requirements,
please refer to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-637a.
Additional Information
See the Guide to Connecticut Business Tax Credits
available on the DRS website at portal.ct.gov/DRS.
E-mail any questions to NAAProgram@ct.gov or call
860-297-5687, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. for more information.
Form NAA-01 (Rev. 02/26) Page 5 of 517
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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 Execute Dial-A-Ride
Contract
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Kristen Formanek, Director of Community & Social
Services
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support authorizing the Town Manager to execute a new Dial-A-Ride
contract, the following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents
related to the proposed Dial-A-Ride contract with Martel Transportation, LLC and to
amend the agreement as administratively required or necessary.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Town of Simsbury issued an RFQ for Dial-A-Ride services over the winter. After
reviewing submitted proposals, it was determined to not issue a winning proposal and to
rebid the contract with edits made to the RFQ document. Martel resubmitted their
proposal and the Town Manager met with them to review. After discussions, it was
determined to move some of the more advanced repairs to control of the Town. This
would allow the vendor to reduce some outyear costs, while allowing us to control work
done to Town owned vehicles.
Martel is the Town’s current Dial-A-Ride operator. This contract is for an initial three-year
term with options to extend at the discretion of the Town. This is similar to the current
contract for Dial-A-Ride services the Town has with Martel.
6. Financial Impact:
The first year of the contract is for a fee of $186,000 paid in monthly installments for the
standard service with annual increases of 2.5%. Enhanced Medial Trips, which are our
out of Town trips, are billed at a per hour cost of $60 if a Town vehicle is used and $70 if
the vendor’s vehicle is used.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Proposed Dial-A-Ride Contract19
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TOWN OF SIMSBURY
DIAL-A-RIDE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE
THIS AGREEMENT, effective as of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, by and between
the TOWN OF SIMSBURY, a municipal corporation situated in the County of Hartford and
State of Connecticut, hereinafter referred to as "Town" and Martel Transportation, a Connecticut
L.L.C. with an office at 140 Powder Mill Road, Canton, Connecticut (P.O. Box 273 Collinsville,
CT 06022), hereinafter referred to as "Vendor".
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the Town desires to engage the Vendor to transport certain residents of the
Town and their baggage in and about the Town or otherwise; and
WHEREAS, the Vendor is willing to furnish such transportation on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants herein contained, the parties hereto
do agree as follows:
A. Responsibilities of the Vendor
1. Dial-A-Ride Service –Vendor shall provide door-to-door service to Simsbury residents
who are sixty (60) years of age or older and/or are permanently disabled and who request
such service, or any other residents so approved by the Town. Hours of operation shall be
8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with riding hours being 9:00am to 3:30pm.
2. Medical and Jump on Board Service –Vendor shall provide transportation to medical
appointments and Jump on Board trips which may fall outside of traditional hours of
operation.
3. Scheduling – Vendor shall schedule transportation reservations between the hours of
8:30am to 12:00pm, Monday through Friday.
4. Vehicles – Vendor shall utilize only the vehicles described in Section B(2) of this
Agreement.
a. Vendor is responsible for fueling the vehicles, and is permitted to use the Town fuel
pump located at the Simsbury Department of Public Works, 66 Town Forest Road.
The cost of fuel will be deducted from the contractual payment made to Vendor by
the Town.
b. Vendor is responsible for the routine maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicles.20
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Martel shall be responsible for all routine maintenance of Town-owned buses used under this
Agreement, performed at Martell's cost and included within the contract price. Routine
maintenance shall include, but not be limited to:
i. oil and filter changes
ii. fluid checks and top-offs
iii. tire rotation/replacements
iv. wiper blade replacement
v. belt and hose replacement
vi. battery replacements
vii. alternator/starter replacement
viii. brake, caliper and rotor replacement
ix. headlight and light bulb replacement
x. adjustments and routine repairs to the wheel chair lift mechanisms
xi. charging of AC system
xii. All work shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
maintenance schedule. Martel shall maintain a written maintenance log for each vehicle
and include a copy of the maintenance performed with each invoice to the Town.
Major repairs, defined as any repair or replacement involving the engine, transmission,
differentials, axles, suspension components, brake system components beyond routine pad,
caliper and rotor replacement, HVAC systems beyond charging with freon, or any repair
estimated to cost in excess of $2,500, shall not be undertaken by the Operator without prior
written authorization from the Town. For all such major repairs, the Town shall solicit pricing
from the vehicle dealer, one or more qualified third-party mechanics, and may, at its sole and
absolute discretion, invite the Operator to submit a competing bid. The Town reserves the sole
right to select the vendor for all major repair work, regardless of price, based on any factors the
Town deems relevant including quality, warranty, turnaround time, and past performance. The
Operator shall have no right to perform major repair work unless expressly authorized in writing
by the Town on a case-by-case basis.
In the event a bus becomes inoperable while in service, Martel shall be responsible for arranging
and paying for all emergency roadside assistance and towing. Martel shall notify the Public
Works Department and Social Services office within two (2) hours of any breakdown. Following
towing, the bus shall be delivered to a location designated by the Town.
c. Vendor shall, at least once a year, have all vehicles that will be used in accordance
with this Agreement inspected by the State of Connecticut Department of Motor
Vehicles. All vehicles shall comply with all Statutes of the State of Connecticut and
with the rules and/or regulations of any agency thereof.
d. All vehicles used by the Vendor under this Agreement shall be clearly marked “Town
of Simsbury” on the outside of the vehicles.
5. Routes – Unless otherwise directed in writing by the Town, transportation of persons
under this Agreement by the Vendor shall be limited to the following:21
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a. To and from any points in Simsbury;
b. Various locations within the Towns of Avon, Granby, Canton, Bloomfield, West
Hartford, Farmington, Hartford, and Newington as outlined in Appendix A;
c. Although the Vendor will try to accommodate all requests, medical appointments and
food shopping will be given priority.
The Town shall have the right to modify and amend the provisions of this section and
Appendix A for the purpose of designating additional locations outside of Simsbury to be run
on a set schedule.
6. Vehicle Operators – Vendor shall provide skilled and competent operators for the safe
operation of the vehicles. Said operators, and any other persons employed by the Vendor in
or about the performance of the service, shall be and remain the employees of the Vendor,
and not agents or employees of the Town of Simsbury.
a. Vendor shall provide compensation to any and all employees used for the provision
of services as outlined under this Agreement.
b. All vehicle operators shall be properly licensed to do so under the laws of the State of
Connecticut. Vendor shall submit evidence of such licensing to the Town upon
request.
c. Vendor shall enforce drug and alcohol testing of its employees in compliance with
CFR 49, CFR 50, and CFR 655.
d. Vendor shall remove from the Simsbury contract any driver that the Town reasonably
deems unacceptable.
7. Financial and Operational Data – Vendor agrees to cooperate with the Town in the
preparation of reports of financial and operating data as needed.
8. Insurance – Vendor shall furnish certificates of insurance, including general liability,
umbrella liability, automobile, and workers compensation with the following minimum
limits:
General Liability: $1,000,000
Umbrella Liability: $5,000,000
Auto Liability: $1,000,000
Professional Liability: $1,000,000
Worker’s Compensation: Statutory
Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000
The Vendor’s coverage shall be primary and non-contributory. Auto coverage shall include
leased, hired and non-owned vehicles in the care, custody and control of the Vendor. Auto
coverage shall also be primary and non-contributory. The Town of Simsbury shall be named
as additional insured on the general liability, umbrella liability and automobile liability
policies. Each policy shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Town. The
Vendor shall provide to the Town at its own cost and prior to July 1 of each year of this
Agreement and in any event within twenty (20) days prior to the renewal date of such
policies, certificates of insurance for each policy required by this agreement. All policies22
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shall be kept in force throughout the duration of the project, with an extended reporting
period of 36 months after the agreement terminates if coverage is written on a claims made
policy.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Vendor shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the Town of Simsbury and all of its agents and employees from and against all
claims, damages, losses, judgments and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees to the
extent caused by, arising from or alleged to arise from the negligent acts, errors or omissions
of the Vendor, the Vendor’s employees or those for whom the Vendor is legally responsible
in the performance of the work. This provision shall survive termination of this Agreement.
9. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Vendor shall comply with the
regulations relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the United States
Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration as outlined in Appendix B of
this Agreement.
10. Conflict of Interest – Vendor certifies that it does not have any conflicts of interest as
described in the Simsbury Code of Ethics, Chapter 13 of the Code of the Town of
Simsbury. Vendor shall execute the attached Acknowledgment Form and return it to the
Town.
11. Reporting an Accident – Vendor will report any accident to the Director of Community
and Social Services and the Director of Public Works with two hours. Any accident resulting
in injuries or fatalities of the driver, passengers or pedestrians, hospital transport, or damages
exceeding $1,000 must be reported to the police immediately. Additionally, the attached
Vehicle Accident Form must be completed and returned the Director of Community and
Social Services within twenty-four hours.
B. Responsibilities of the Town
1. Payment – For the performance of the Vendor of its obligations hereunder, the Town
shall make payments to the Vendor as follows:
Dial-A-Ride Yearly Fee Monthly Payment
July 1, 2026-June 30,
2027 $186,000 $15,500
July 1, 2027-June 30,
2028 (2.5% increase) $190,650 $15,887.50
July 1, 2028-June 30,
2029 (2.5% increase) $195,416 $16,284.6623
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Enhanced Medical Trips Hourly Fee
Simsbury Vehicle Vendor Vehicle
July 1, 2026-June 30,
2027 $60 $70
July 1, 2027-June 30,
2028 (2.5% increase) $61.50 $71.75
July 1, 2028-June 30,
2029 (2.5% increase) $63.03 $73.54
2. Leased Vehicles – The Town shall provide two buses for Vendor’s use to operate this
program only. For the term of this Agreement, the Town shall lease to the Vendor the
following two vehicles owned by the Town for $1.00 per year:
 2023 Ford Econoline VIN #1FDEE3FN2PDD14937, GVW 12,500 with 12 passenger
seats plus two wheelchair spaces.
 2025 Ford Superduty Cutaway VIN #1FDEE3FN6SDD05733, GVW 11,500 with 10
passenger seats plus 2 wheelchair spaces.
Leased vehicles shall be stored with the Vendor, and shall be returned in the same condition
as received, less normal wear and tear.
The Town will endeavor to replace the vehicles at 150,000 miles or after five years,
whichever is earlier. Vendor acknowledges that vehicle replacement is at the sole discretion
of the Town and subject to available funding. Town will replace the vehicles if sufficient
funds have been appropriated for this purpose. In the event that a vehicle is not replaced
after 150,000 or five years, the Town will be responsible for anything beyond routine
maintenance. Routine maintenance includes items listed previously mentioned.
C. Term
This Agreement will be in effect from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 unless terminated
earlier in accordance with Section D(1) below. This Agreement may be extended for five
additional terms of one year each at the sole discretion of the Town, with 60 days’ notice.
D. Miscellaneous
1. Cancellation – Should the Vendor be found to be in material default in the performance
of any of the provisions hereof, the Town may cancel and terminate this Agreement.
Such notice shall specify the default and termination and shall be effective ten (10) days
after the mailing of such notice by the Town. The Town also reserves the right to cancel
the Agreement for non-appropriation of the amounts due under the contract for the
ensuing fiscal year.
2. Amendments – This Agreement may not be altered or amended, except by written
agreement of the parties hereto.24
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3. Invalidity – The invalidity of one or more of the phrases, sentences and clauses contained
in this Agreement shall not affect the remaining portions so long as the material purposes
of this Agreement can be determined and effectuated.
4. Assignment – Vendor may not assign any interest in this Agreement, voluntarily or
otherwise, without the written consent of the Town. Any such unconsented assignment
shall be deemed to have terminated this Agreement as of the date thereof.
5. Governing Law – This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Connecticut. The forum for any legal action arising out of this agreement shall be the
Hartford or New Britain Superior Courts.
6. Dispute Resolution – Any and all disputes between the Town and Vendor arising out of
or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration. The American
Arbitration Association, or such other person or arbitration service as the parties mutually
agree upon, shall conduct the binding arbitration. Any arbitration hereunder shall be
conducted in Hartford, Connecticut, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and
binding upon all parties. Each party shall be responsible to pay its own arbitration filing
fees, arbitrator fees, attorney fees, and other related administrative costs incurred in the
course of prosecuting or defending a claim in arbitration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the undersigned, have hereunto set our hands and seals at
Simsbury, Connecticut, on this ___ day of ______, 2026.
Town of Simsbury Martel Transportation, LLC
________________________________ ________________________________
Marc Nelson Dean Martel
Town Manager Owner & President25
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APPENDIX A
SERVICE ROUTES
Town of Avon
Avon Marketplace 380 West Main Street
Marshalls 315 West Main Street
Wal*Mart/Big Y 255 West Main Street
St. Francis Nod Road
Doctors West Avon Road, Dale Road
Town of Canton
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley 110 Albany Turnpike
Town of Granby
YMCA 97 Salmon Brook Road
Granby Laundromat Granby Shopping Center
Geissler’s Supermarket Granby Shopping Center
Stop & Shop 120 Salmon Brook Road
Doctors Granby Center
Out of Town Medical Appointments
Town of Avon
Town of Bloomfield
Town of Canton
City of Hartford
Town of Farmington
Town of Granby
Town of West Hartford
Town of Newington Veteran’s Hospital Only26
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APPENDIX B
TITLE VI CONTRACTOR ASSURANCS
During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in
interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows:
1. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor will comply with the Regulations
relative to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the United States Department of
Transportation Federal Highway Administration, as they may be amended from time to time,
which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
2. Nondiscrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the
contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability,
income or Limited English Proficiency in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including
procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate directly
or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and Regulations, including employment
practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49
CFR Part 21.
3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and
Equipment: In all solicitations, either by bidding, or negotiation made by the contractor for
work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of
equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the contractor of the
contractor's obligations under this contract and Acts and the Regulations relative to Non-
discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
4. Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all information and reports
required by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit
access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be
determined by the Recipient or the federal funding agency (FHWA or FTA) to be pertinent to
ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any information
required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish
this information, the contractor shall so certify to the Recipient or the Federal Funding Agency,
as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
5. Sanctions for Non-compliance: In the event of the contractor's non-compliance with the
Non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the Recipient will impose such contract sanctions
as it or the Federal Funding Agency may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited
to:
a. withholding contract payments to the contractor under the contract until the
contractor complies; and/or
b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.27
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6. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs
one through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of
equipment, unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto.
The contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Recipient
or the Federal Funding Agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including
sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the contractor becomes involved in, or is
threatened with, litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the
contractor may request the Recipient to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the
Recipient. In addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to
protect the interests of the United States.28
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Approve Public Gathering Permit – Farmington
Valley Juneteenth Celebration
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; George McGregor, Director of Community Planning and
Development
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support approving the public gathering permit application as presented,
the following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to approve the public gathering application for the
Farmington Valley Juneteenth Celebration and to authorize the issuance of the public
gathering permit for the event.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Public Gathering Committee has approved the application for the Farmington
Valley Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be held on June 20, 2026 at the Simsbury
Performing Arts Center.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Public Gathering Permit Application29
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04/30/2026
King Risk Partners, LLC
302 W Main Street
#206
Avon CT 06001
Doreen Van Horn
(860) 651-3325
Doreen.vanHorn@king-insurance.com
Simsbury Performing Arts Center, Inc.
PO Box 245
Simsbury CT 06070-0245
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company 18058
AmGUARD Insurance Company 42390
CL2643024778
A PHPK2659414-012 04/01/2026 04/01/2027
1,000,000
100,000
5,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
Liquor Liability 1,000,000
A PHPK2659414-012 04/01/2026 04/01/2027
1,000,000
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10,000
PHUB901926-011 04/01/2026 04/01/2027
1,000,000
1,000,000
B Y R2WC712305 01/15/2026 01/15/2027 100,000
100,000
500,000
A Special Form 80%, RC PHPK2659414-012 04/01/2026 04/01/2027
Business Property $297,000
Deductible $1,000
Town of Simsbury & The State of Connecticut is listed as additional insured as required by written contract.
Town of Simsbury
933 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury CT 06070
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
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this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
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BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
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Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Approve Public Gathering Permit – St. Mary’s Church
Carnival
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; George McGregor, Director of Community Planning and
Development
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support approving the public gathering permit application as presented,
the following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to approve the public gathering application for the St.
Mary’s Church Carnival and to authorize the issuance of the public gathering permit for
the event.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Public Gathering Committee has approved the application for the St. Mary’s
Church. The event will be held on May 26, 2026 at the Iron Horse Commuter Parking
Lot #2.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Public Gathering Permit Application44
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Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Approve a Supplemental Appropriation Request for
Purchase of a Crew Leader Truck
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Marc Nelson, Town Manager; Thomas J. Roy, P.E., Director of Public Works/Town
Engineer
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support the supplemental appropriation request, the following motion is
in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$63,100 for the purchase of a new 1-ton dump truck and associated plow and sander for
the Highway Division and to recommend this to the Board of Finance.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Department of Public Works recently undertook an effort to sell obsolete vehicles
and equipment that no longer had a value for our operations. We utilized the services
of Govdeals.com to list, sell, and manage the transactions, ensuring that we received a
fair price for the items being sold.
The Department listed items from various departments. In total the auctions generated
$67,200 in sales. Of which, $63,100 came from Highway and Buildings & Grounds
items. The Department of Public Works is asking that these funds be allocated as a
supplemental appropriation for use in the purchase of a Crew Leader truck that was cut
from the FY27 budget. This request will replace a future budget request and will keep
our fleet of front-line trucks in a state of readiness.
6. Fiscal Impact:
Proceeds from the sale of Highway and Buildings & Grounds items will be used to cover
the cost of the Crew Leader Truck.
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
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Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Reappoint Matthew Lidestri to the Technology Task
Force
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Trish Munroe, Town Clerk
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support the recommendation, the following motion is in order:
Move, effective May 11, 2026, to reappoint:
Matthew Lidestri (R) as a Regular Member of the Technology Task Force
5. Summary of Submission:
The Town Clerk has received from the Republican Town Committee the following
recommendation for reappointment:
Matthew Lidestri (R) as a Regular Member of the Technology Task Force. The appointee
will fill the vacancy that was not filled at the beginning of the term and will serve until the
term ends on December 6, 2027.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
None55
Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Acknowledge Receipt of a Resignation from and
Appointment to the Sustainability Committee
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Trish Munroe, Town Clerk
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support the recommendation as presented, the following motions are in
order:
Move, retroactive to April 1, 2026, to acknowledge the following resignation:
Michael Schulitz (R) as a Regular Member of the Sustainability Committee.
Further move, effective May 11, 2026, to appoint:
Lydia Tedone (R) as a Regular Member of the Sustainability Committee.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Town Clerk has received the following resignation:
Michael Schulitz (R) as a Regular Member of the Sustainability Committee effective April
1, 2026. Since Mr. Schulitz is affiliated with the Republican Party, his replacement must
be from the same political party.
The Town Clerk has received the following recommendation from the Republican Town
Committee:
Lydia Tedone (R) as a Regular Member of the Sustainability Committee. The appointee
will fill the vacancy created by Michael Schulitz’s resignation and serve until the term ends
on December 1, 2027.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Michael Schulitz’s Resignation Submission Form56
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Town of Simsbury933 HOPMEADOW STREET SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT 06070
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
AGENDA SUBMISSION FORM
1. Title of Submission: Acknowledge Receipt of a Resignation from and
Appointment to the Culture, Parks & Recreation
Commission
2. Date of Board Meeting: May 11, 2026
3. Individual or Entity Making the Submission:
Trish Munroe, Town Clerk
4. Action Requested of the Board of Selectmen:
If the Selectmen support the recommendation as presented, the following motions are in
order:
Move, retroactive to April 20, 2026, to acknowledge the following resignation:
Timothy Walczak (U*) as a Regular Member of the Culture, Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Further move, effective May 11, 2026, to appoint:
Trevor Brittell (R) as a Regular Member of the Culture, Parks & Recreation Commission.
5. Summary of Submission:
The Town Clerk has received the following resignation:
Timothy Walczak (U*) as a Regular Member of the Culture, Parks & Recreation
Commission effective April 20, 2026. *Since Mr. Walczak was affiliated with the
Republican Party when appointed at the start of his term, his replacement must be from
the same political party*
The Town Clerk has received the following recommendation from the Republican Town
Committee: Trevor Brittell (R) as a Regular Member of the Culture, Parks & Recreation
Commission. The appointee will fill the vacancy created by Timothy Walczak’s resignation
and serve until the term ends on January 1, 2030.
6. Fiscal Impact:
None
7. Description of Documents Included with Submission:
a) Timothy Walczak’s Resignation Submission Form58
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T O W N O F S I M S B U R Y – B O A R D O F S E L E C T M E N
R E G U L A R M E E T I N G M I N U T E S – A P R I L 2 0 , 2 0 2 6
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CALL TO ORDER1
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 6:00 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, Mike Paine5
and Diana Yeisley. Others in attendance included Town Manager Marc Nelson; Deputy Town6
Manager Tom Fitzgerald; Attorney Bob DeCrescenzo; Culture, Parks and Recreation Director7
Tom Tyburski; Management Specialist Franklyn Barrueco; Human Resource Director Eric8
Gomes; Library Director Lisa Miceli; and other interested parties.9
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE11
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Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.13
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PRESENTATIONS15
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a) Simsbury Public Library Board of Trustees 2027-2031 Strategic Plan Update (:45)17
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Holly McGrath, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees and Co-chair of the Strategic Plan19
Committee and the Library introduced other members at the meeting. She then went through the20
Strategic Plan Process and role of the Library. She said they are very proud of the Library and21
the great job the staff there does. They feel the Library is such a great gift to Simsbury.22
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She said there were 30,000 items checked out in the Library in March along with an increase in24
digital items being checked out. Ms. McGrath said they also have many meetings, seminars and25
classes of all interests available at the Library. There have also been over 325,000 visits to the26
Library in 2025.27
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Ms. McGrath said the strategic plan guides the performance and guides the planning for all the29
activities. She said there is a need/desire for mor intergenerational activities. They partner with30
Social Services, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and non-profit organizations on their31
activities. She said the Library is a key social, educational, cultural, and economic driver.32
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She said the plan process will let them adopt a five-year strategic plan that will guide them for34
the future. Ms. McGrath said the plan involves public surveys, community input and data. She35
said the Director’s Report for April will be discussed at their meeting tonight, which highlight36
their goals for right now. She wants everyone, including the Board, to complete the survey and37
went through those questions. She said the survey ends at the end of May. It will help them to see38
what the community strengths are and what the community concerns are, and what the39
community wants in the future. She said everyone is invited to their last two listening sessions –40
April 28th at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church and May 5th at 3:30 p.m. at the Library. The Board of41
Trustees will adopt their new plan by the end of the year.42
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b) DEI Council Civic Forum Proposal (14:40)46
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Rick Brush, for DEI member and now active volunteer, said he was here with the Co-chair48
Cheryl Cook and the Vice-chair Marla Madison. He said they would like everyone’s49
participation and engagement on the Simsbury Civic Forum.50
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Mr. Brush gave some of his background as a non-profit consultant who works with communities52
bringing people together across their differences. He has lived in Simsbury for 24 years and53
wants to make sure Simsbury remains a place where people can come together and work through54
challenges that come about.55
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He said the Simsbury Civic Forum is a process that would bring people together to share diverse57
prospectives, find common ground, and develop local solutions. They want to work with the58
Board of Selectmen and other departments to develop this forum.59
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The DEI Council feels this proposal will give Simsbury an opportunity in context of what they61
are seeing around the country in increases of polarization, people having difficulty in coming62
together across differences, and working on our values as a community. There are different pro-63
active approaches to engage these differences in Town.64
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Mr. Brush said the Forum would engage residents in facilitating respectful conversations and66
overtime finding common ground in solving local problems. This would be an ongoing process,67
which has four goals at this time. He said they are thoughtful about what issues they will be68
discussing. He said there needs to be neutral facilitation and structures along with someone who69
has experience in doing this type of forum.70
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Mr. Brush said they came across Braver Angels and feel they would be able to create a safe place72
to facilitate this forum. They are a non-partisan, national organization with a good track record73
on this type of structured dialogue at no cost. All of the information will be provided by the DEI74
Council who is proposing this forum to the Board. They do have some topics of discussion and75
would like to formalize this with the Board. After the first few forums they would then come76
back and see what alignments need to be made to move forward.77
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PUBLIC AUDIENCE (35:35)79
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• Email townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov by noon on Monday, April 20, 2026 to register to81
address the Board of Selectmen live through Zoom82
• Written comments can be emailed to townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov, not read into the83
records, but forwarded to all Selectmen via email84
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Joan Coe, 26 Whitcomb Drive, read a quote from Shakespeare. She spoke about the comments86
about her at the March 23rd meeting. She said the pictures she took of a recent fire were from87
across the street and forwarded to the media. She also spoke about “illegal” fireworks at a88
residence back in 2018. She said she received a copy of the Fire Marshal’s report of the fire89
through FOIA and posted it on her social media. Ms. Mackstutis called for a “point of order”, but9061
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Ms. Coe continued to speak saying all her activities were legal. Ms. Mackstutis called for “point91
of order” again, but Ms. Coe continued to speak asking that Mr. Antonio resigned immediately.92
She said she asked for a copy of the sign-up sheet for the March 23rd meeting. but it was not93
available, which is in violation of the record retention laws.94
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Joe Daley, 32 Nimrod Road, a member of the Recycling Committee since 2018, said the Swap96
Shop at the Transfer Station will be open on Saturdays from 9 – 2, April through October,97
weather permitting. This is it’s 25th season. He asked people to think about the Swap Shop when98
cleaning out for any items that they think are still useable. This is all free to Simsbury residents99
and he thinks it is a hidden gem of the Town.100
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Mr. Daley is also an exofacial member of the Sustainability Committee since 2022, he said they102
have the following events coming up: Basics of EV Ownership at the Library on April 27th from103
7-8 and the 3rd Annual Simsbury Sustainability Fair on May 2nd at the Library from 10-2. He104
extended an invitation to the Board of Selectmen for these events.105
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Mr. Daley also spoke about Municipal Solid Waste and Single Stream Recycling. He said every107
week residents take out their green trash barrels to the curb and every other week they bring out108
the blue recycle barrels. He said only 10% of the green barrels get burned to create electricity109
while 90% gets shipped out of state. He said after research he was amazed that the Simsbury110
single-stream recycling was going to a state-of-the art sorting facility. He was fortunate enough111
to arrange for a tour of this facility, and he was quite fascinated by it. He said it was an amazing112
experience that others need to see. He saw trucks dump stuff in one end and sorted bales come113
out the other end, and it has restored his faith in single stream recycling. He has set up another114
tour for May 14th in the am and would like to invite the Board of Selectmen and the Department115
of Public Works to join him. It will be a once in a lifetime experience. He hopes to keep116
spreading the word that single-stream recycling is alive and well and Simsbury residents should117
continue to put in the extra effort in sorting their recycling as it does make a difference.118
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Diane Nash, 5 Merrywood, spoke about there only being 5 minutes for public audience and that120
the meeting was not recorded or attached to the minutes. She feels there should be a link121
between the Board and public so the public can be heard as their voices are very important.122
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She also spoke about the proposed solar panels and getting input on this from the people. She124
feels more people should speak at the meetings as she is tired of just having surveys. She also125
feels the Board of Selectmen should set the agenda and then bring them to the Town Manager,126
not the other way around.127
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Lori Boyko, 15 Oakhurst Road, asked if the Board watched the recording of the meetings. She129
said Ms. Mackstutis didn’t pound the gavel at Ms. Antonio at the March 23rd meeting but used it130
tonight and that isn’t right. Ms. Mackstutis called a “point of order”, but Ms. Boyko kept131
speaking.132
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She said the Library has a separate committee that is in violation of State statutes on minority134
appointments, and they have been sidelined from the strategic plan. She said none of the13562
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committee members were sworn in, there were no republicans, none of them filled out conflict of136
interest forms or received training on FOIA or other laws. After complaints were made, now137
there is one republican on that committee. She said the Board didn’t vote on the plan and that is138
in direct contradiction of our way of governing. She said this is also in total disregard of the139
residents who voted for the Library Board.140
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Ms. Boyko feels this Town is a circus and is being run like a “sideshow.” She doesn’t feel142
anyone follows the Charter or ordinances. She said now the Board wants to have creepy143
community therapy by some outside monitoring company to tell us how to talk to each other.144
She feels it is time to retire the DEI Council as she feels it is not doing what it was supposed to145
be doing.146
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CONSENT AGENDA (56:40)148
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Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to move Action Item c) Tax Overpayment150
Requests; items a) Appointments and Resignations to various Boards and Commissions; item b)151
Appointments and Reappointments to the Farmington Valley Health District Board of Directors;152
and c) Resignation from Aging and Disability Commission under Appointments and153
Resignations to the Consent Agenda. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion. All were in favor and154
the motion passed.155
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FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT (57:34)157
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Ms. Mackstutis, First Selectman, reviewed her First Selectman’s report.159
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TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT (1:01:31)161
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Mr. Nelson, Town Manager, reviewed his Town Manager’s report.163
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LIAISON AND SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS (1:09:55)165
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Mr. Paine said the Housing Authority had their annual meeting and held their elections.167
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Ms. Yeisley said the Board of Education is trying to decide where to hold graduation due to the169
construction at Simsbury Meadows. If it cannot be held there, they will hold it at the High170
School. Ms. Yeisley said the DEI Council “human library” was a huge success. Ms. Yeisley said171
Juneteenth program will be on June 20th from 5-9 at Simsbury Meadows. She said the Library172
Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony will be held at the Library on April 23rd at 3 p.m. Ms. Yeisley173
said Community Clean-up will be held this Saturday. She asked all to be safe on the roads. She174
said Aging and Disability will be having a sensory movie on Saturday at the Library from 2-4.175
She said Sweet Social Connections will be an event on May 3rd at the Library. Ms. Yeisley said176
the Social Sparks Club will meet next Thursday at the Apple Barn. You can register through177
Parks and Recreation. Ms. Yeisley said the Senior Communicator is now available. There is a lot178
of useful information in it. She said the next Super Thursday is May 14th from 12 – 1:30. She179
also said the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center season, including the Talcott Mountain18063
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Music Festival begins on April 29th at 5 at Metro Bis. Ms. Yeisley said the Youth Services Board181
will be holding a presentation on April 29th at the High School on the Emotional Development of182
College Students.183
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Ms. Mackstutis noted that the Personnel Sub-Committee is starting the Town Manager’s185
performance review process for the next budget.186
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Mr. Antonio said the Office Space Vacancy Committee meeting met with the Town Manager,188
State Representative, Main Street, etc. to identify the first 2-3 parcels that could have alternative189
uses. This will help with our grand list. He also thanked all those who attended the grand190
opening of Vitality Orthopedics. Simsbury Yarns grand opening is on Wednesday at 5 p.m. He191
also said that the Simsbury International Skating has a huge grand opening on Apri 30th. He said192
there will be a couple of celebrity figures in attendance. Mr. Antonio said that Simsbury Main193
Street Partnership received their national accreditation. Mr. Antonio thanked Ms. Mackstutis for194
bringing the Children’s Museum offices to Simsbury. He noted that there will be a Career Fair on195
Wednesday at the High School.196
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Mr. Looney said Culture, Parks and Recreation reviewed the donation that is on their agenda198
tonight from Simsbury Baseball to create a new facility for possible food and a place to sit and199
possible access to the restrooms. The State championships will be here for the next five years.200
Mr. Looney said the season at the farms is starting out strong. There are 12 events listed for the201
summer. He said the flashlight egg hunt on April 2nd went very well. The last day of school fun202
fest will be on June 18th.203
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Mr. Beal noted that there will be an application for Inland/Wetlands on April 21st.205
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SELECTMEN ACTION207
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a) Act on 2026 Charter Revision Commission Final Report, Proposed Charter and209
Charter Amendments210
(1:16:45)211
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Ms. Mackstutis said the Board reviewed the Charter Revision Commission’s final report and213
then sent back nine items to be revisited by them, including term lengths, EDC, directing staff,214
timely notifications, certain language, etc. Mr. Paine noted that section 801a says the Board of215
Finance is the budget-making authority for the Town of Simsbury. However, the budget making216
authority is actually the Board of Education and the Town Manager. The Board of Finance217
reviews the budget and recommends changes to the Board of Selectmen who then approves the218
budget.219
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Mr. Barrueco went through what the Charter Revision Commission revisited and what their221
opinions were on these items. He handed out a review of the items the Board sent to the Charter222
Revision Commission and what their responses were.223
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Attorney DeCrescenzo went through the legal steps that need to be followed for the new Charter225
voting. He also went through all the language to make sure it was correct.226
After discussion, Mr. Paine made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to reject the227
recommendation of the Charter Revision Commission to remove the EDC from the Charter.228
After discussion, Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion. Mr. Beal, Mr. Looney, Ms. Yeisley and Mr.229
Paine were in favor of the motion, with Mr. Antonio and Ms. Mackstutis were against the230
motion. Therefore, the motion passed.231
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Mr. Antonio made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to approve all of the proposed Charter233
amendments except to reject the proposed Charter amendment relating to Section 601 to234
reconsider EDC. Mr. Beal seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.235
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Ms. Mackstutis made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to submit the proposed Charter237
amendments for the November 3, 2026, general elections and prior to that the Board will meet to238
propose the wording for the referendum questions. Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion. All were239
in favor and the motion passed.240
241
Mr. Antonio made a motion, effective April 20, 206, to authorize the notification of the proposed242
Charter to the public within the next 30 days as required. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All243
were in favor and the motion passed.244
245
b) Discuss DEI Council Civic Forum Proposal246
247
There was no discussion or motion made at this time.248
249
c) Authorize the Town Manager to Execute Tax Overpayment Requests250
251
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.252
253
d) Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a License Agreement with Simsbury Little254
League Baseball, Inc. (1:49:21)255
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Mr. Tyburski said a donor has come to see what else is needed at Field 5 to make it better. The257
State Championships will be held there for the next couple of years. He said what is needed is a258
covered area, grilling section, and possible access to restrooms across the parking lot. These will259
meet the needs of what the State is looking for at host locations. He would be using a MOU260
similar to the one used for the football shed at Weatogue Park. There will be no cost to the261
Town. They build it, pay for it, and take care of the maintenance for it. It will also be ADA262
compliant. The Town will be listed as the owner, but they will pay for everything.263
There is also no liability to the Town and they will give the Town a certificate of insurance.264
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After discussion, Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to authorize the Town266
Manager to execute the license agreement, with the two changes discussed tonight, with267
Simsbury Little League Baseball, Inc. subject to the Town Attorney’s approval and building268
permits required. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.26965
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e) Approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Unaffiliated Wage Rate Tables Pursuant to Section 7 of271
the Pension Rules and Regulations (1:56:41)272
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Mr. Nelson said per personnel rules and regulations, they are required to bring a pay scale to the274
Board on an annual basis. This is about resetting and right sizing the minimum and maximum275
pay scales. We are now using the classification system for the first time.276
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Mr. Gomes said they have to make sure they are building internal equity. This process was done278
with affiliated members and is now being done with unaffiliated members. He said you need to279
create bands or relative tiers based on positions within the municipality. He said the Town280
Manager sits at the top of the tier with any major positions dealing with finance or utilities to281
follow. Police are also always at the top. He said his proposal shows where everyone’s salary282
fits in.283
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Mr. Gomes said this was general done before based on the general wage increases. Now, they285
have done research, looked at the classification compensation study from a few years ago and286
overall marketing to make sure we fall in line with other communities. He said tonight they are287
presenting the actual ranges. Mr. Gomes said the ranges that are being presented tonight all fall288
within the classifications except the Finance Director/Treasurer and Director of Public289
Works/Town Engineer, which is normal. They both have more responsibilities being dual roles290
than other positions.291
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After discussion, Mr. Looney made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to approve the Town293
Manager’s proposed unaffiliated wage ranges for fiscal year 2026-2027. Mr. Beal seconded the294
motion. All were in favor with Ms. Mackstutis abstaining. Therefore, the motion passed.295
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APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS297
298
a) Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions – there was no discussion at this time.299
300
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.301
302
b) Appointments and Reappointments to the Farmington Valley Health District Board of303
Directors304
305
This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.306
307
c) Acknowledge Receipt of a Resignation from the Aging and Disabilities Commission308
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This item was moved to the Consent Agenda.310
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES312
313
a) March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting (2:15:53)31466
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Ms. Yeisley made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to approve the minutes of the Regular315
Meeting of March 23, 2026, as presented. Mr. Paine seconded the motion. All were in favor and316
the motion passed.317
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b) April 9, 2026 Special Meeting (2:16:20)319
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Mr. Beal made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting321
of April 9, 2026, as presented. Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion. All were in favor and the322
motion passed.323
324
COMMUNICATIONS (2:16:40)325
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a) Memorandum by Planning and Community Service Director George K. McGregor,327
FICP re: Municipal Land Use Commission Training Report, dated April 7, 2026 – there328
was no discussion at this time.329
330
b) Memorandum by Town Manager, Marc Nelson re: Sustainability Committee331
Administrative Support, dated April 20, 2026 – there was no discussion at this time.332
333
c) Memorandum by Town Manager, Marc Nelson re: Awarded Department of Justice334
Grant from April 24, dated April 20, 2026 – there was no discussion at this time.335
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (2:17:05)337
338
a) Pursuant to C.G.S §1-200 (6)(A): Discussion of the Town Manager Yearly Performance339
Review Process340
341
Mr. Beal made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to move to executive session pursuant to342
C.G.S.§-1-200(6)(A): Discussion of the Town Manager’s Yearly Performance Review Process at343
8:16 p.m. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion. All were all in favor and the motion passed.344
345
ADJOURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION.346
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Mr. Beal made a motion, effective April 202, 2026, to adjourn from executive session at 8:48348
p.m. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.349
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ADJOURN351
352
Mr. Beal made a motion, effective April 20, 2026, to adjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m. Mr.353
Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed.354
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Respectfully submitted,356
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Kathi Radocchio358
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CALL TO ORDER1
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The Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 9:31 a.m. via Zoom.3
Present were: First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis; Deputy First Selectman Steven Antonio;4
Board members Curtis Looney, Diana Yeisley, Mike Paine and Kevin Beal. Others in attendance5
included: Town Manager Marc Nelson, Deputy Town Manager Tom Fitzgerald, Finance Director6
Amy Meriwether, Budget Director Melissa Appleby, and Library Director Lisa Miceli.7
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE9
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Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.11
12
SELECTMEN ACTION13
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a) FY 26/27 Budget discussions15
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Ms. Mackstutis discussed the Board of Finance Meeting from Tuesday night and where the17
budget stands after their decisions. Ms. Mackstutis asked Ms. Meriwether to go over available18
options for the budget.19
20
Ms. Meriwether stated we are here from health insurance claims received during her normally21
quarterly reporting. Ms. Meriwether reviewed three options for the Board. They include keeping22
the budget as they adopted it which used Health Insurance reserves, using year end surplus to23
offset higher claims than expected, or removing from the budget the $1,000,000 from health24
insurance reserves from the budget and increasing the mill rate more than the adopted budget.25
26
After a thorough discussion the Board of Selectmen as a whole agreed that they did not see the27
need to remove the health insurance reserves from the budget and increase the tax impact for28
something that could be a one-time spike. The Board was unanimous in their agreement that the29
Board of Finance should keep to a mill rate increase of 2.15% which was the intention of the30
Board of Selectmen’s adopted budget.31
32
ADJOURN33
34
Mr. Beal made a motion, effective April 23, 2026, to adjourn the Special Meeting of the Board of35
Selectmen at 9:55 a.m. Mr. Antonio seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion36
passed.37
38
Respectfully submitted,39
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CALL TO ORDER1
2
The Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 9:01 a.m. via Zoom.3
Present were: Deputy First Selectman Steven Antonio; Board members Curtis Looney, Diana4
Yeisley, and Kevin Beal. Others in attendance included: Town Manager Marc Nelson, Deputy5
Town Manager Tom Fitzgerald, Finance Director Amy Meriwether, and Budget Director Melissa6
Appleby.7
8
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SELECTMEN ACTION10
11
a) FY 26/27 Operating Budget, Capital Budget and Referendum Questions, and Referendum Date12
13
Mr. Nelson gave a background on the current budget process. He thanked the Board of14
Selectmen and Town Staff for their hard work on the FY 2026/2027 budget.15
16
Ms. Yeisley made a motion, Pursuant to Section 808 of the Town Charter the following motions17
were introduced at the Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen on April 30, 2026:18
19
Be it resolved, that the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for20
the purposes of paying the expenses of the Board of Education and Non-Public Schools annual21
budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, shall be approved and implemented in the22
amount of $91,543,244.23
24
Be it resolved, that the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for25
the purposes of paying the expenses of the Board of Selectmen annual budget for the fiscal year26
ending June 30, 2027, shall be approved and implemented in the amount of $30,121,926.27
28
Be it resolved, that the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for29
the purposes of paying the expenses of the Sewer Use Fund (Sewer Treatment Plant), Residential30
Property Fund, and Parks & Recreation Special Revenue Fund annual budgets for the fiscal year31
ending June 30, 2027, shall be approved and implemented in the amount of $9,372,391.32
33
Be it resolved, that the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for34
the purposes of paying the expenses for the Capital, Capital Non-Recurring, and Debt Service35
annual budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 be approved and implemented in the36
amount of $17,978,194.37
38
In Accordance with Sections 406 (Automatic Referendum) and 808 (Duties of the Board of39
Finance on the budget) of the Charter, the recommended operating budgets will be submitted to a40
referendum in the following forms:41
42
Questions for Referendum Ballot:43
44
1. Shall the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for the45
purposes of paying the expenses of the Board of Education and Non-Public Schools annual4669
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budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, be approved and implemented in the47
amount of $91,543,244?48
49
2. Shall the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for the50
purposes of paying the expenses of the Board of Selectmen annual budget for the fiscal year51
ending June 30, 2027, be approved and implemented in the amount of $30,121,926?52
53
3. Shall the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for the54
purposes of paying the expenses of the Sewer Use Fund (Sewer Treatment Plant), Residential55
Property Fund, and Parks & Recreation Special Revenue Fund annual budgets for the fiscal56
year ending June 30, 2027, be approved and implemented in the amount of $9,372,391?57
58
4. Shall the appropriation recommended and approved by the Board of Finance for the59
purposes of paying the expenses for the Capital, Capital Non-Recurring, and Debt Service60
annual budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 be approved and implemented in the61
amount of $17,978,194?62
63
Mr. Beal seconded the motion. All were in favor and therefore the motion passed.64
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Ms. Yeisley made a motion to set the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026 for automatic referendum,66
pursuant to Section 406 of the Town Charter, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Simsbury Town67
Hall, 933 Hopmeadow Street. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor, therefore the68
motion passed.69
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Mr. Antonio read the following: Resolved upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted,71
the reading into the minutes of the full text of the resolutions set out below is waived, copies of72
the resolutions having been made available to those in attendance, and recorded in these records73
immediately preceding these minutes.74
RESOLVED, That the Board of Selectmen recommends and approves the following:75
CIP # General Purpose Projects (Bonds)
Highway Pavement Management (Bonding
$1,311,267; LoCIP Grant $245,233; Town Aid
Road Grant $243,500)
$1,800,000
Maintenance of Neighborhood Paths and
Connecting Trails $380,000
Roof Repairs (Town Hall, Eno Hall and
Library) $825,000
Security and Fire Alarm Upgrades $550,00070
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S P E C I A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S – A p r i l 3 0 , 2 0 2 6
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General Purpose Projects (Non-Bonds)
Greenway Improvements (Capital Reserve
Fund) $150,000
Irrigation System Replacement – Various Fields
& Parks (Capital Reserve Fund) $150,000
Simsbury Farms Golf Course _ Clubhouse
Renovation and Expansion (Simsbury Farms
Special Revenue Fund) $40,000
Simsbury Farms Swimming Pool- Plaster
Replacement (Capital Reserve Fund) $170,000
Historic Building Restoration (Capital Reserve
Fund) $171,000
Highway Street Sweeper (Traditional Payback
$282,250; Town Aid Road $4,750; Grants
$58,000) $345,000
Sidewalk Reconstruction (Capital Reserve
Fund) $251,325
Rental Buildings Exterior Repairs (Residential
Rental Property Fund) $341,600
Wheeled Excavator (Town Aid Road) $235,000
Air Ventilation System (Highway Garage) –
Supplemental (Town Aid Road) $38,000
Cold Storage Building (Capital Reserve Fund) $95,000
Intersection and Roadway Safety
Improvements (Capital Reserve Fund) $125,000
Drainage Improvements (Capital Reserve
Fund) $150,000
SVAA Ambulance Replacement (Capital
Reserve Fund) $200,000
Sewer Use/Assessment Funds & Grants
Aeration System Energy Improvements $75,00071
T O W N O F S I M S B U R Y – B O A R D O F S E L E C T M E N
S P E C I A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S – A p r i l 3 0 , 2 0 2 6
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Influent Pump $275,000
On Site Waste Recovery System $575,000
School Projects (Bonds)
Simsbury High School Turf & Track
Resurfacing $2,200,000
District-Wide Flooring Improvements $250,000
District-Wide Network Infrastructure $350,000
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Mr. Antonio made a motion to approve the above resolution, Ms. Yeisley seconded the motion.77
All were in favor, therefore the motion passed.78
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b) Proposed FY26/27 Budget Mailer80
The Board was shown a draft of the proposed budget mailer and told staff just had to update the81
numbers based off of Board of Finance action from the night prior before it was sent to the82
printer. Mr. Antonio made a motion effective April 30, 2026, to approve and authorize issuance83
of the FY 26/27 budget mailer. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor, therefore the84
motion passed.85
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Mr. Nelson asked Ms. Meriwether to give a brief overview of the Board of Finance changes from87
the night before.88
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ADJOURN90
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Mr. Beal made a motion, effective April 30, 2026, to adjourn the Special Meeting of the Board of92
Selectmen at 9:23 a.m. Mr. Looney seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion93
passed.94
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Respectfully submitted,96
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Tom Fitzgerald98
Deputy Town Manager9972
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
RESOLVED,
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the reading into the minutes of the full
text of the resolutions set out below is waived, copies of the resolutions having been made available
to those in attendance, and recorded in these records immediately preceding these minutes.
RESOLVED, That the Board of Selectmen recommends and approves the following:
CIP # General Purpose Projects (Bonds)
Highway Pavement Management (Bonding
$1,311,267; LoCIP Grant $245,233; Town Aid
Road Grant $243,500)
$1,800,000
Maintenance of Neighborhood Paths and
Connecting Trails $380,000
Roof Repairs (Town Hall, Eno Hall and
Library) $825,000
Security and Fire Alarm Upgrades $550,000
General Purpose Projects (Non-Bonds)
Greenway Improvements (Capital Reserve
Fund) $150,000
Irrigation System Replacement – Various
Fields & Parks (Capital Reserve Fund) $150,000
Simsbury Farms Golf Course _ Clubhouse
Renovation and Expansion (Simsbury Farms
Special Revenue Fund) $40,000
Simsbury Farms Swimming Pool- Plaster
Replacement (Capital Reserve Fund) $170,000
Historic Building Restoration (Capital Reserve
Fund) $171,000
Highway Street Sweeper (Traditional Payback
$282,250; Town Aid Road $4,750; Grants
$58,000) $345,000
Sidewalk Reconstruction (Capital Reserve
Fund) $251,325
Rental Buildings Exterior Repairs (Residential
Rental Property Fund) $341,600
Wheeled Excavator (Town Aid Road) $235,00073
Air Ventilation System (Highway Garage) –
Supplemental (Town Aid Road) $38,000
Cold Storage Building (Capital Reserve Fund) $95,000
Intersection and Roadway Safety
Improvements (Capital Reserve Fund) $125,000
Drainage Improvements (Capital Reserve
Fund) $150,000
SVAA Ambulance Replacement (Capital
Reserve Fund) $200,000
Sewer Use/Assessment Funds & Grants
Aeration System Energy Improvements $75,000
Influent Pump $275,000
On Site Waste Recovery System $575,000
School Projects (Bonds)
Simsbury High School Turf & Track
Resurfacing $2,200,000
District-Wide Flooring Improvements $250,000
District-Wide Network Infrastructure $350,00074
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $1,800,000 FOR THE HIGHWAY PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $243,500 TOWN AID
ROAD GRANT FUNDS AND $245,233 LOCIP GRANT FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING
BONDS AND NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,311,267 TO FINANCE THE REMAINING
PORTION OF SAID APPROPRIATION
RESOLVED,
(a) That the Town of Simsbury appropriate ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,800,000) for repaving, repair and rehabilitation of the Town
roadways pursuant to the Town’s pavement management program. Of such appropriation,
$1,311,267 shall be financed by the issuance of bonds and notes of the Town; and the balance shall
be paid by the following anticipated grants: Town Aid Road grant $243,500 and LoCIP grant
$245,233. The appropriation may be spent for engineering and other consultants’ fees, equipment
costs, design and construction costs, materials, removal and disposal of existing materials,
equipment, legal fees, net temporary interest and other financing costs, and other expenses related
to the project and its financing. The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may
reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced
or modified project.
(b) That the Town issue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed ONE MILLION
THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS
($1,311,267) to finance, in part, the appropriation for the project. The bonds or notes shall be
issued pursuant to Section 7-369 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as
amended, and any other enabling acts. The bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the Town
secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town.
(c) That the Town issue and renew temporary notes from time to time in anticipation
of the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds or notes for the project. The amount of
the notes outstanding at any time shall not exceed ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($1,311,267). The notes shall be
issued pursuant to Section 7-378 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as
amended. The notes shall be general obligations of the Town and shall be secured by the
irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town. The Town shall comply with the
provisions of Section 7-378a of the General Statutes with respect to any notes that do not mature
within the time permitted by said Section 7-378.
(d) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer of the Town shall sign any bonds or
notes by their manual or facsimile signatures. The law firm of Pullman & Comley, LLC is
designated as bond counsel to approve the legality of the bonds or notes. The Town Manager and
the Treasurer are authorized to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption
provisions, form and other details of the bonds or notes; to designate one or more banks or trust
companies to be certifying bank, registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds or notes;
to provide for the keeping of a record of the bonds or notes; to designate a financial advisor to the
Town in connection with the sale of the bonds or notes; to sell the bonds or notes at public or
private sale; to deliver the bonds or notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or
appropriate to issue the bonds or notes.75
(e) That the Town hereby declares its official intent under Federal Income Tax
Regulation Section 1.150-2 that project costs may be paid from temporary advances of available
funds and that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances from the proceeds of
borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of borrowing authorized
above for the project. The Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to amend such
declaration of official intent as they deem necessary or advisable and to bind the Town pursuant
to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the
continued exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the bonds or notes authorized by
this resolution, if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment
earnings to the United States in future years.
(f) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to make representations
and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds or notes to provide
secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem
advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or
purchase of such bonds or notes.
(g) That the Town Manager, the Treasurer and other proper officers of the Town are
authorized to take all other action which is necessary or desirable to complete the project and to
issue bonds, notes or other obligations to finance the aforesaid appropriation.76
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $380,000 FOR MAINTENANCE OF
NEIGHBORHOOD PATHS AND CONNECTING TRAILS; AND AUTHORIZING
BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SAME AMOUNT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
RESOLVED,
(a) That the Town of Simsbury appropriate THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($380,000) for maintenance of neighborhood paths and connecting
trails, consisting of repaving, resurfacing, removal or demolition of paths and connecting paths,
including, but not limited to, Hearthstone Drive, Vincent Drive, Hamden Path, Red Stone Drive,
West Mountain Farms and Echo Lane. The appropriation may be spent for planning, design,
engineering, equipment, construction costs, materials, removal and disposal of existing materials,
legal fees, net temporary interest and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the
project and its financing. The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce
or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or
modified project.
(b) That the Town issue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed THREE
HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($380,000) to finance the appropriation for the
project. The bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-369 of the General Statutes of
Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended, and any other enabling acts. The bonds or notes shall
be general obligations of the Town secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of
the Town.
(c) That the Town issue and renew temporary notes from time to time in anticipation
of the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds or notes for the project. The amount of
the notes outstanding at any time shall not exceed THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($380,000). The notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-378 of the General
Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended. The notes shall be general obligations of
the Town and shall be secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town.
The Town shall comply with the provisions of Section 7-378a of the General Statutes with respect
to any notes that do not mature within the time permitted by said Section 7-378.
(d) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer of the Town shall sign any bonds or
notes by their manual or facsimile signatures. The law firm of Pullman & Comley, LLC is
designated as bond counsel to approve the legality of the bonds or notes. The Town Manager and
the Treasurer are authorized to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption
provisions, form and other details of the bonds or notes; to designate one or more banks or trust
companies to be certifying bank, registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds or notes;
to provide for the keeping of a record of the bonds or notes; to designate a financial advisor to the
Town in connection with the sale of the bonds or notes; to sell the bonds or notes at public or
private sale; to deliver the bonds or notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or
appropriate to issue the bonds or notes.
(e) That the Town hereby declares its official intent under Federal Income Tax
Regulation Section 1.150-2 that project costs may be paid from temporary advances of available
funds and that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances from the proceeds of77
borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of borrowing authorized
above for the project. The Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to amend such
declaration of official intent as they deem necessary or advisable and to bind the Town pursuant
to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the
continued exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the bonds or notes authorized by
this resolution, if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment
earnings to the United States in future years.
(f) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to make representations
and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds or notes to provide
secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem
advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or
purchase of such bonds or notes.
(g) That the Town Manager, the Treasurer and other proper officers of the Town are
authorized to take all other action which is necessary or desirable to complete the project and to
issue bonds, notes or other obligations to finance the aforesaid appropriation.78
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $825,000 FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT TOWN HALL,
ENO HALL AND LIBRARY; AND AUTHORIZING BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SAME
AMOUNT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
RESOLVED,
(a) That the Town of Simsbury appropriate EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($825,000) for roof repairs at Town Hall, Eno Hall and the Library. The
appropriation may be spent for design, construction and installation costs, materials, removal and
disposal of existing materials, legal fees, net temporary interest and other financing costs, and other
expenses related to the project and its financing. The Board of Selectmen may determine the
particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be
spent on the reduced or modified project.
(b) That the Town issue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed EIGHT HUNDRED
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($825,000) to finance the appropriation for the project.
The bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-369 of the General Statutes of
Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended, and any other enabling acts. The bonds or notes shall
be general obligations of the Town secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of
the Town.
(c) That the Town issue and renew temporary notes from time to time in anticipation
of the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds or notes for the project. The amount of
the notes outstanding at any time shall not exceed EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($825,000). The notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-378 of the
General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended. The notes shall be general
obligations of the Town and shall be secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit
of the Town. The Town shall comply with the provisions of Section 7-378a of the General Statutes
with respect to any notes that do not mature within the time permitted by said Section 7-378.
(d) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer of the Town shall sign any bonds or
notes by their manual or facsimile signatures. The law firm of Pullman & Comley, LLC is
designated as bond counsel to approve the legality of the bonds or notes. The Town Manager and
the Treasurer are authorized to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption
provisions, form and other details of the bonds or notes; to designate one or more banks or trust
companies to be certifying bank, registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds or notes;
to provide for the keeping of a record of the bonds or notes; to designate a financial advisor to the
Town in connection with the sale of the bonds or notes; to sell the bonds or notes at public or
private sale; to deliver the bonds or notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or
appropriate to issue the bonds or notes.
(e) That the Town hereby declares its official intent under Federal Income Tax
Regulation Section 1.150-2 that project costs may be paid from temporary advances of available
funds and that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances from the proceeds of
borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of borrowing authorized
above for the project. The Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to amend such
declaration of official intent as they deem necessary or advisable and to bind the Town pursuant79
to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the
continued exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the bonds or notes authorized by
this resolution, if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment
earnings to the United States in future years.
(f) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to make representations
and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds or notes to provide
secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem
advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or
purchase of such bonds or notes.
(g) That the Town Manager, the Treasurer and other proper officers of the Town are
authorized to take all other action which is necessary or desirable to complete the project and to
issue bonds, notes or other obligations to finance the aforesaid appropriation.80
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $550,000 FOR SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM
UNPGRADES; AND AUTHORIZING BONDS AND NOTES IN THE SAME AMOUNT
TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
RESOLVED,
(a) That the Town of Simsbury appropriate FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($550,000) for security and fire alarm upgrades at Eno Hall, Town Hall, Highway
garage, Simsbury Farms and Scout Hall. The appropriation may be spent for planning, design,
engineering, equipment, acquisition and installation costs, removal and disposal of existing
materials, legal fees, net temporary interest and other financing costs, and other expenses related
to the project and its financing. The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may
reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced
or modified project.
(b) That the Town issue bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($550,000) to finance the appropriation for the project. The
bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-369 of the General Statutes of Connecticut,
Revision of 1958, as amended, and any other enabling acts. The bonds or notes shall be general
obligations of the Town secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town.
(c) That the Town issue and renew temporary notes from time to time in anticipation
of the receipt of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds or notes for the project. The amount of
the notes outstanding at any time shall not exceed FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($550,000). The notes shall be issued pursuant to Section 7-378 of the General
Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended. The notes shall be general obligations of
the Town and shall be secured by the irrevocable pledge of the full faith and credit of the Town.
The Town shall comply with the provisions of Section 7-378a of the General Statutes with respect
to any notes that do not mature within the time permitted by said Section 7-378.
(d) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer of the Town shall sign any bonds or
notes by their manual or facsimile signatures. The law firm of Pullman & Comley, LLC is
designated as bond counsel to approve the legality of the bonds or notes. The Town Manager and
the Treasurer are authorized to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption
provisions, form and other details of the bonds or notes; to designate one or more banks or trust
companies to be certifying bank, registrar, transfer agent and paying agent for the bonds or notes;
to provide for the keeping of a record of the bonds or notes; to designate a financial advisor to the
Town in connection with the sale of the bonds or notes; to sell the bonds or notes at public or
private sale; to deliver the bonds or notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or
appropriate to issue the bonds or notes.
(e) That the Town hereby declares its official intent under Federal Income Tax
Regulation Section 1.150-2 that project costs may be paid from temporary advances of available
funds and that the Town reasonably expects to reimburse any such advances from the proceeds of
borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of borrowing authorized
above for the project. The Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to amend such
declaration of official intent as they deem necessary or advisable and to bind the Town pursuant81
to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the
continued exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the bonds or notes authorized by
this resolution, if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment
earnings to the United States in future years.
(f) That the Town Manager and the Treasurer are authorized to make representations
and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds or notes to provide
secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem
advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or
purchase of such bonds or notes.
(g) That the Town Manager, the Treasurer and other proper officers of the Town are
authorized to take all other action which is necessary or desirable to complete the project and to
issue bonds, notes or other obligations to finance the aforesaid appropriation.82
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $150,000
FOR GREENWAY IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000) for Greenway
Improvements consisting of repaving projects, tree removal and pruning, invasive plant species
maintenance, fence repairs and replacement, drainage projects, signage projects and equipment.
The appropriation may be spent for design and construction costs, materials, removal and disposal
of existing materials, acquisition and installation costs, and other expenses related to the project.
The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the
project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.83
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $150,000
FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000) for the replacement of
irrigation systems at various fields and parks. The appropriation may be spent for planning,
engineering, equipment, construction costs, utility and permit fees, materials, removal and disposal
of existing materials, and other expenses related to the project. The Board of Selectmen may
determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire
appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.84
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE SIMSBURY FARMS SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND $40,000 FOR SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE
RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Simsbury Farms Special
Revenue Fund the amount of FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($40,000) for renovations and
expansion to the Simsbury Farms Golf Course clubhouse, including the replacement of kitchen
equipment and tables and chairs. The appropriation may be spent for design, engineering and
consulting fees, acquisition and installation costs, materials, equipment, site work, and other
expenses related to the project. The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may
reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced
or modified project.85
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $170,000
FOR PLASTER REFURBISHING OF THE SWIMMING POOLS AT SIMSBURY FARMS
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($170,000) for plaster
refurbishing of the swimming pools, consisting of the main, diving and wading pools, at Simsbury
Farms. The appropriation may be spent for design and construction costs, materials, and other
expenses related to the project. The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may
reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced
or modified project.86
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $171,000
FOR HISTORIC BUILDING RESTORATION
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($171,000) for historic
building restoration consisting of repainting and wood repair at Scout Hall and repainting at Eno
Farm House and Barn. The appropriation may be spent for design and construction costs,
acquisition and application of paint and materials, and other expenses related to the project. The
Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the
project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.87
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $282,250 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TRADITIONAL PAYBACK, $4,750 IN TOWN AID ROAD GRANT FUNDS AND $58,000
IN GRANT FUNDS, FOR AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $345,000 FOR ACQUISITION
OF A PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY STREET SWEEPER
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate $282,250 from the General Fund
Traditional Payback, $4,750 in Town Aid Road Grant Funds, and $58,000 in Grant Funds, for an
aggregate appropriation in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($345,000) for the acquisition of a Public Works highway street sweeper. The
appropriation may be spent for acquisition costs, and other expenses related to the project. The
Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the
project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.88
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $251,325
FOR SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
DOLLARS ($251,325) for sidewalk resurfacing and reconstruction, drainage and Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”) accessibility improvements. The appropriation may be spent for
planning, design, engineering, equipment, construction costs, legal fees, net temporary interest and
other financing costs, and other expenses related to the project and its financing. The Board of
Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and
the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.89
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
FUND $341,600 FOR RENTAL BUILDINGS EXTERIOR REPAIRS
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Residential Rental Property
Fund the amount of THREE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($341,600) for exterior repairs to residential rental buildings, including, but not limited
to, siding, roofing, and windows. The appropriation may be spent for inspection, design and
construction costs, materials, installation costs, and other expenses related to the project. The
Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the
project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.90
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE TOWN AID ROAD GRANT FUNDS
$235,000 FOR ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC WORKS WHEELED EXCAVATOR
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Town Aid Road Grant
Funds the amount of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($235,000) for
the acquisition of a Public Works wheeled excavator. The Board of Selectmen may determine the
particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire appropriation may be
spent on the reduced or modified project.91
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM TOWN AID ROAD GRANT FUNDS $38,000
FOR AN AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from Town Aid Road Grant Funds
the amount of THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($38,000) for an air ventilation system
at the Highway Garage. The appropriation may be spent for inspection, design, acquisition and
installation costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Board of Selectmen may
determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire
appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.92
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $95,000
FOR A PUBLIC WORKS COLD STORAGE BUILDING
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($95,000) for a cold storage building for the
Department of Public Works. The appropriation may be spent for design, acquisition and
construction costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Board of Selectmen may
determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire
appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.93
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $125,000
FOR INTERSECTION AND ROADWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000) for safety
improvements to Town intersections and roadways. The appropriation may be spent for
inspection, design and construction costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Board of
Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and
the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.94
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $150,000
FOR VARIOUS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000) for drainage
improvements to roadways and cross culverts. The appropriation may be spent for inspection,
design and construction costs, materials and equipment, and other expenses related to the project.
The Board of Selectmen may determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the
project, and the entire appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.95
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND $200,000
FOR SVAA AMBULANCE REPLACEMENT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Capital Reserve Fund the
amount of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) for the acquisition of a van-
style ambulance for the Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) to replace an
ambulance that has exceeded its useful life. The appropriation may be spent for design, acquisition
and equipment costs, and other expenses related to the project. The Board of Selectmen may
determine the particulars and may reduce or modify the scope of the project, and the entire
appropriation may be spent on the reduced or modified project.96
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE SEWER USE FUND $75,000 FOR
AERATION SYSTEM UPGRADES AT THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
FACILITY
RESOLVED, that the Town of Simsbury appropriate from the Sewer Use Fund the amount
of SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($75,00

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