Events in September 2020
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Zoning Commission Zoning Commission
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September 1, 2020**REVISED** MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCETo join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656
Enter Meeting ID: 850 1007 1046 Passcode: 754847
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
#20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
#20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Zone change from Residential A Zone to Residential A-1 zone for a portion of conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
#20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
#20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
#20-010: Amy Eastman, 40-42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
#20-011: Amy Eastman, 40-42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
NEW BUSINESS:
#20-012: Sarah Christie, 124A Pearl Street, Enfield, CT. Application for proposed text amendment to Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, adding Pet Grooming; and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses, adding Pet Grooming as a permitted use in the Business and Industrial Zones with a Special Use permit.
*CORRESPONDENCE
MINUTES APPROVAL: August 3, 2020 and August 11, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
WPCA WPCA
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September 1, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
9/1/20
7:30 pm
Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82133667162?pwd=SVJBdVNyd1RpdzFtQ2l4MDNlRThLZz09
Call In: 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 821 3366 7162
Passcode: 077965
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you. -
Conservation Commission Conservation Commission
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September 2, 2020 -
Emergency Prep Adv Emergency Prep Adv
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September 3, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 3, 2020
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
a. COVID 19 Update
4. New Business
a. CERT Report
b. General Discussion
5. Approval of Minutes: Aug 6, 2020
6. AdjournmentBoard of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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September 3, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 3, 2020
6:00pm
Selectmen Conference Room
& Live Streamed
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC
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1. Call to order
2. Members Present
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Fire Department Staffing recommendation
5. Boards and Commissions – Resignation
6. Salary Administration Policy Discussion and Possible Vote
7. Discussion of Proposed Zoning Regulations and consideration of a Citizens
Advisory Board to the Board of Selectmen regarding Land Use and Zoning
Regulations
8. Authorization of Scheduled Payments
9. Approval of August 20, 2020 Minutes and August 27th Special Minutes
10. Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
11. Adjournment -
Labor Day Closed Labor Day Closed
N/A
September 7, 2020Library Closed Library Closed
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September 7, 2020 -
Advisory Comm for Sr Advisory Comm for Sr
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September 8, 2020Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee
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September 8, 2020COVID Long Term Recovery Agenda COVID Long Term Recovery Agenda
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September 8, 2020Somers Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC)
Meeting Agenda
9.8.20
Kibbe Fuller School
7:00pm
1. Discuss further things that were done well and areas for improvement in response to the pandemic.
2. Discuss findings from surrounding town’s emergency notification systems.
3. Review outline of final report.
Next meeting: September 21, 2020ZBA – Canceled ZBA – Canceled
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September 8, 2020**SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2020.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
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September 9, 2020Board of Assessment Appeals
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 — 6:00 pm — Town Hall
- Call to Order
- Interview taxpayers appealing 10.01.2019 Motor Vehicle Grand List
- Decisions on Appeals
- Adjournment
Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee
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September 9, 2020Somers Cemetery Committee Regular meeting
Wednesday, September 9,2020
6:30 PM Town Hall Lower Level Meeting Room Face Masks & Social distancing is REQUIRED1. Call to order
2. Members Present
3. Correction and approval of March 2020 & July 2020 minutes4. Reports
a. Investments
b. Finance
c. Veteran Affairs Agent
d. Sexton
e. Landscaper
f. DPW representative (if needed)5. Old Business
a. Columbarium installation (see photos)
b. Columbarium sales date (Jay’s final approval of install)
c. Columbarium advertising (see photo of rack card)
d. Wilkenson / Wood Obelisk Approval – notarized letter (& additional under new business)
e. Carol Peters: husband’s grave site, tree removal or replacement possibilitiesNew Business:
a. Fall Clean up dates / legal notice
b. Discussion / vote to approve or amend advertising for the columbarium rack card or creation of
additional PR. (Consider vote to approve design expenses.)
c. Calendar dates for 2021 meetings (normally done at the November meeting)
d. Columbarium “Plaza” discussion of possibilities. Crushed stone to start with an edging for safe
mowing has been suggested.
e. Communications given to the business office.
f. Additions to the meeting Adjournment
Meeting minutes are not approved until the next regularly scheduled meeting. -
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 3pm Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 3pm
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September 10, 2020- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Executive Session – Discussion of Draft Exclusive Developer’s Agreement for 40 Maple Street
- Adjournment
Somers Village Board Somers Village Board
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September 10, 2020Planning Commission – Cancelled Planning Commission – Cancelled
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September 10, 2020 -
Somers Historical Museum Somers Historical Museum
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September 13, 2020 -
Library Board Library Board
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September 14, 2020Economic Dev Comm-Cancelled Economic Dev Comm-Cancelled
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September 14, 2020Next Meeting To Be Announced
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
September 14, 2020SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE
To join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656 Enter Meeting ID: 875 0245 1750 Passcode: 053572
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
2. #20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Zone change from Residential A Zone to Residential A-1 zone for a portion of conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
3. #20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
III. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
1. #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
2. #20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
3. #20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Brd of Education Brd of Education
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September 14, 2020Cultural Comm Cultural Comm
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September 14, 2020SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 14, 2020 – 7:00 pm Zoom Meeting Info (see below)
- Call to order 7:00 p.m. – Intro and approval of newest sec member (Cindy Rusinowski) -A. Levesque
2. Secretary’s Report
a} Approval of June 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes – D. Lewkowicz b} Correspondence -A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a} Financial Accounts report – A. Levesque b} Bills for approval/pay-A. Levesque
4. Old Business
a} Final Update of 2020 Sponsorship Campaign – D. Fraro/A. Murphy b} Final Update of 2020 Summer Concert Series -A. Levesque
c} Update of fall issue of “Connection” magazine – A. Levesque
- d) Update of Publicity- G. Lockwood
5. New Business
a} Need for Treasurer
- Update of 2020 Fall Concert Series -A. Levesque
- Update of D. Graphics Spend down – A. Levesque
d} Update of Live Streaming of 2020 Fall Concert Series -A. Murphy
- e) Discussion of 2020 ideas for the Somers Cultural Commission – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment (next regular meeting Monday, October 12, 2020, Columbus Weekend)
At 6:50 p.m., click on this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7180686404?pwd=bE8rSGlFdUowOXVlWmVSVllSSnhBQT09
Meeting ID: 718 068 6404
Passcode: 7Ka2yn
If you are not able to join on the computer, you can participate in the meeting via phone by calling 1-929-436-2866.
Recreation Comm Recreation Comm
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September 14, 2020 -
Housing Authority Housing Authority
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September 16, 2020Brd of Assessment Appeals Brd of Assessment Appeals
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September 16, 2020 -
Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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September 17, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 17, 2020
6:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
& Live Streamed
- Call to order
- Members Present
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Transfers – Finance
- CIP Requests – Finance
- Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement For a Public Health Nurse – Steve Jacobs, Town Sanitarian
- Fire Department update regarding Dept. of Correction – Chief John Roache
- Local Traffic Authority – Hampden Road Signs for “Engine Braking Prohibited” – Todd Rolland, Public Works Director
- Zoning Commission Update – Zoning Members: Chairman, Jill Conklin and Karl Walton
- Elections Grant Application Approval
- Salary Administration Discussion and possible vote
- Authorization of Scheduled Payments
- Approval of September 3, 2020 Regular Minutes
- Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
- Adjournment
CIP – CANCELLED CIP – CANCELLED
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September 17, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 17, 2020
7:00 pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
CANCELLED
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OSTC OSTC
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September 21, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
Open Space and Trails Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 21st, 7:00pm
Town Hall
Lower Conference Room
I. Call to order
II. Members present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of prior meeting minutes (06/15)
V. Correspondence
VI. Old Business
A. Trails Brochure
B. Project Plan Review
VII. New Business
A. Membership
B. Election of Officers
VIII. Opportunity to add agenda items
IX. Next Meeting – Monday, October 19th, 2020
X. Adjournment -
CIP Special Meeting CIP Special Meeting
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September 24, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 24, 2020
6:30 pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
- Call to Order
- FY21 Capital Budget Update
- FY21 New Capital Project Requests
- Adjournment
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Brd of Education Brd of Education
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September 28, 2020Brd of Finance Brd of Finance
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September 28, 2020