Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
Accept the Resignation of Lynne P. Goss from the Cultural Commission with an effective date of September 7, 2024.
Appointment of Bill Meier to the Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee.
Appointment of Brian Wissinger to the Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee.
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
PENDING BUSINESS
BOE Update on HVAC Project Budget. Board of Education/Colliers/Gilbane
Discussion and Possible Action on Construction Manager Contract. Board of Education/Colliers/Gilbane
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Department Update. David Lenart
Accept Resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Cody Lemire. David Lenart
Approval of Zoll Monitors Warranty Contract and Authorize the First Selectman to Execute all associated documents. David Lenart
Discussion and Possible Action on Action EMS Intercept Agreement. David Lenart
Capital Improvement Project Requests. Todd Rolland
Historical Museum porch and painting. A couple of years ago, we received significant ARPA funding to replace the museum’s roof and rebuild its windows. That work has been completed. This is the remaining work on that project. In 2023, we applied for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant to fund this project but were unsuccessful. $45,000.00
Replacement of two (2) Recycling Center dumpsters. $20,000.00
Town Hall interior Painting. $18,000.00
Replacement of the Small Buildings Mower. $17,500.00
Replacement of the Small Highway Roller. $25,000.00
Town Hall Community LED Sign. $75,000.00
Replacement of the Conner’s Place Playground Surfacing. $220,000.00
Replacement of the 2016 Senior Bus. $30,000.00
Replacement of the 2004 Plow/Dump/Sander Truck. $175,000.00
Set Town Meeting Date to vote on appropriation of $43,141.02 for Separation Payout. Recommended Meeting Date is November 7th at 7:00pm – Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of September 18, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from September 18, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
4October 4, 2024
5October 5, 2024
6October 6, 2024
7October 7, 2024●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission
– October 7, 2024
AGENDA
Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Somers Mountain Properties/Worthington Winery, 359 Mountain Road, Somers, review for possible renewal, conditions of approval:
OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC; LIVE OR RECORDED is approved for 1 year, expiring October 2, 2024, subject to renewal.
TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER Temporary Storage trailers are permitted under Section 6.9.A.2 for up to one year, expiring October 2, 2024.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #24-002: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Text Amendment to section 214-6.11 and 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, as they relate to Farm Wineries.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending claims and litigation re: Kenneth Prior v. Somers Mountain Properties and the Somers Zoning Commission.
Docket #HHD-CV22-6184463-S
Docket #HHD-CV23-6179559-S
Docket #HHD-CV24-6184464-S
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 3, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Cultural Commission
– October 7, 2024
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 7, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order (followed by Guest introductions)
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of September 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
Correspondence – Bachetti
Treasurer’s Report – T. Schmidt
Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
Old Business
Update: Art Show – P. Bachetti, N. Connell, G. Lockwood (suggestions)
Update: Open Mics, Sat., October 12 – T. Simoes
Update: Piedmont bench painting by Scouts – A. Levesque
Update: 2025 Outdoor Concert Series Venues – A. Levesque
Update: Piedmont ceiling repair – A. Levesque
Update: 2025 Piedmont Coffeehouse, Jan., Feb., March – A. Levesque, T. Simoes
New Business
Donation to Scouts for floor painting – Cultural Commission team
2024 Holiday Festival, need for new SCC Rep. – A. Levesque
New potential member – Terry Titus
New potential volunteer – Ramona Ferreira
Adjournment – next regular meeting, Monday, Nov., 4, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall (Because the second Monday, our normal meeting time, is Veterans’ Day, we voted last year to meet the first Monday of Nov – 11/4/24)
8October 8, 2024●●(2 events)
Senior Advisory
– October 8, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
AGENDA
October 8, 2024 – 1pm to 2pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
Call to Order (Matthew)
Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
Annette Ramsdell, Social and Senior Services Specialist – NEW!
Review of Minutes from June 11 (Ailene)
Correspondence (Ailene)
Old Business
New Business
Senior Center Update (Donna)
Social and Senior Services Update (Matthew)
Announcements/Other (All)
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
October 8
November 12
NO meeting in December
Zoning Board of Appeals
– October 8, 2024
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 6:30 P.M.,
Lower level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING – DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
ZBA24-001 – Oakridge Dairy, 122 Watchaug Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from Earthwork regulations, section 214-8.4.E.3.k where earth product removal shall not be excavated to a depth closer than five feet above the site’s high-water table, to allow excavation depth of two feet above the site’s high water table.
ZBA24-002 South Road Donuts d/b/a Dunkin, 12 South Road, Somers, seeking a variance from Section 214-7.1F Sign Standards for lighting and movement, to allow an electronic menu board at the rear of the building for drive-thru.
ZBA24-003 Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers, appealing Cease and Desist Order issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding a violation of conditions of Special Use Permit for private event held June 16, 2024 while the tasting room remained open.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 12, 2023 & September 10, 2024
