Events in May 2018
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Annual Town Meeting Annual Town Meeting
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May 1, 2018LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF SOMERS
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
7:00pm
- Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
- To elect a moderator
- To consider the annual budget for 2018/2019 fiscal year as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of 32,258,577.
- To set the date, time and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question of adopting the annual budget as proposed, selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM, at the Town Hall Auditorium.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Kathy A. Devlin, Selectman
Timothy Potrikus, Selectman
C.G. Bud Knorr, JR. First Selectman
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 18th day of April 2018
Publication Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018
WPCA WPCA
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May 1, 2018TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 308
SOMERS, CT 06071
AGENDA
May 8, 2017
7:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment -
Charter Revision Mtg Charter Revision Mtg
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May 2, 2018Town of Somers
Charter Revision Committee
May 02, 2018
7:00 pm, Somers Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes Approval
3. Subcommittee Presentation
a. Planning/Zoning
b. Membership
4. Subcommittee Discussions
5. Citizen Feedback Update
6. AdjournmentConservation Commission Conservation Commission
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May 2, 2018Conservation Commission
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Permanent Wetland Delineation Standards
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
2. Conservation Project
3. Other
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: October 4, 2017
VII. ADJOURNMENT -
Civil Preparedness Advisory Council Civil Preparedness Advisory Council
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May 3, 2018TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 3, 2018
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
CERT Update
4. New Business
5. AdjournmentBoard of Selectmen, Cancelled Board of Selectmen, Cancelled
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May 3, 2018 -
Library Board Library Board
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May 7, 2018Zoning Commission – cancelled Zoning Commission – cancelled
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May 7, 2018**MAY 7, 2018 MEETING CANCELLED**
The Zoning Commission will hold a Special meeting May 16, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Meeting Rooms, 600 Main Street.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2018.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
#(860) 763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
Economic Development Economic Development
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May 7, 2018Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
P.O. Box 308
Somers, Connecticut 06071
Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 7, 2018 – 7:00 PM
Somers Town Hall – Lower Level
1. Call to Order Richard Cheney
2. Minutes Sarah Maskill
3. Welcome New Members Richard Cheney
4. Correspondence Vicki Clark
5. Old Business
a. Directory App/Town Website Training Vicki Clark
b. EDC Business Cards Proposal/Pricing Sarah Maskill
c. Social Media: Status Report Vicki Clark
d. 2017-18 Business Directory Progress Report Richard Cheney
i. Introduction of our Intern – Fatima Shahan
e. Strategic Town Development Proposal
i. Mill Site
ii. Town Center Development Project Richard Cheney
f. Ribbon Cutting – Humble Fox – April 28 Vicki Clark
g. Business Questionnaire programing project Rick Ritacco
h. Communication Seminar Project Vicki Clark
6. New Business
a. New Town Business Report Vicki Clark
7. Chairman’s Comments Richard Cheney
8. Adjournment
Richard Cheney
Chairman
Somers Economic Development CommissionRecreation Comm Recreation Comm
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May 7, 2018SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
May 7, 2018 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Community Center
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
V. Recreation Report
VI. DPW Report
VII. New Business:
a. Somers/Ellington Legion Field Use Request Review
b. Youth Futures International Field Use Request Review
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – Monday, June 4
XI. Adjournment -
Budget Referendum Budget Referendum
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May 8, 2018Advisory Committee for Seniors Advisory Committee for Seniors
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May 8, 2018TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
May 8th, 2018
1:30pm
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 4/10/18 and 4/17/18 minutes
3. Audience
4. Committee Updates
a. Chairman’s Report
I. Medicare Savings Program update
II. New bus
III. Upcoming Senior Center programs/events
b. Meals on Wheels
I. Review/Discussion of application
c. Senior Support/Community Outreach
d. Senior Citizen’s Club
e. Publicity
f. Woodcrest
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. AdjournmentZoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals
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May 8, 2018ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – REGULAR MEETING
May 8, 2018 – 7:30 P.M.
TOWN HALL
LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS – None
PUBLIC HEARING
- #18-001: Coast to Coast Restaurant, Inc., 124 Main Street, Somers, seeking a variance from section 214-38(f) of the Somers Code concerning location of accessory buildings 30’ (thirty foot) rear yard setback requirement; to install a 16’x18’ shed 5’ (five feet) from the rear property line; and from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning 10’ (ten foot) side yard and 30’ (thirty foot) rear yard setback requirement to allow construction of a patio 8’ (eight feet) from the side property line and 14’ (fourteen feet) in the Business zone.
- #18-002: Nicholas Pappas, 5 Bilton Road, Somers, seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning 25’ (twenty five foot) side and rear yard setback requirements to install a 20’x20’ shed 15’ (fifteen feet) from the side property line and 17.5’ (seventeen feet five inches) from the rear property line in the A-1 residential zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
- #18-001: Coast to Coast Restaurant, Inc., 124 Main Street, Somers
- #18-002: Nicholas Pappas, 5 Bilton Road, Somers
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
- 2018 Meeting schedule
MINUTES APPROVAL – September 12, 2017
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance – Special Meeting Board of Finance – Special Meeting
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May 8, 2018TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018
Approximately 8:15 P.M.
Immediately following the Referendum Poll Closing
Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Set a Mill Rate for Fiscal Year 2019
4. Adjournment
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Somers Fire Department Golf Tournament Somers Fire Department Golf Tournament
N/A
May 9, 2018Sr. Advisory SubCommittee Sr. Advisory SubCommittee
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May 9, 2018TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Meeting Agenda
May 9th, 2018
9:00am
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Review/approval of previous meeting minutes
3. Audience
4. Review of completed sections
5. Assignment of additional sections
6. AdjournmentCemetery Committee Cemetery Committee
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May 9, 2018SOMERS CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING
May 9, 2018, 6:00 PM
Somers Town Hall, Lower Conference Room
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Members present:
Guests: Paul Martinello, American Legion, Hanna Jewell
3. Presentation of Gold Star Project by Hanna Jewell, Girl Scout
4. Vote on Girl Scout Gold Star Project in Center Cemetery
5. Approval of January 10 and Special Meeting March 14 minutes
6. REPORTS
a. TREASURER
b. INVESTMENT reports from Thomas Forma
c. AMERICAN LEGION
d. SEXTON
7. OLD BUSINESS
SUB COMMITTEE-Cost of Columbarium. Requested Information on 60-unit piece with interlocking system plus foundation costs
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Mountain Tree service proposal for tree gypsy moth treatment in large white oak in Old West cemetery. Vote
b. Arbor Day tree planting in North Cemetery by Public Works
c. Tree removal in North, and pine tree limb removal in New West by Public Works
9. Opportunity to add Agenda items.
10. Next Cemetery Committee meeting July 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Minutes of this meeting not official until approved at next regular meeting.
Please notify Chairman if unable to attend this meeting.
All cemetery communication will be in writing and given to the Treasurer’s office.Charter Revision Commission Charter Revision Commission
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May 9, 2018Town of Somers
Charter Revision Commission
May 9th – 7:00 pm
Somers Town Hall Lower Level
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes Approval
3. Town Meeting Action Discussions
4. Subcommittee Discussions
5. Public Presentation Discussions
6. Adjournment -
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 6PM Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 6PM
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May 10, 2018Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present
Housing Authority – Woodcrest Discussion
Fire Dept. – Staffing
Discussion/Approval of Proposed Fee Schedule
LTA Approval –Bower Lacrosse Tournament June 2nd and June 3rd, 2018
2018 Adolph P. Anderson Quality Employee Award
2018 Robert B. Percoski Community Service Award.
Camera and Audio Installation Update
Boards & Commissions: Resignations
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Adjournment
Planning Commission – Cancelled Planning Commission – Cancelled
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May 10, 2018MEETING CANCELED
Next meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2018 -
Cultural Commission Cultural Commission
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May 14, 2018 -
Charter Revision – Cancelled Charter Revision – Cancelled
N/A
May 16, 2018Town of Somers
Charter Revision Commission
May 16, 2018 – 7:00 pm
Cancelled
Lack of Quorum
Next Scheduled Meeting:
May 23, 2018Housing Authority Housing Authority
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May 16, 2018Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting May 16, 2018 – 3:00 p.m.
Woodcrest Community Room – 71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Discussion with individual residents
4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property (REDI)
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.2. Automating exterior doors
4.3. Discussion with Board of Selectmen
4.4. Other
5. New Business
5.1. Other
6. Approval of minutes from April 18, 2018
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. Adjournment -
Board of Selectmen – Cancelled Board of Selectmen – Cancelled
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May 17, 2018 -
Historical Library Opening Historical Library Opening
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May 20, 2018Historical Museum Historical Museum
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May 20, 2018 -
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
May 21, 2018**REVISED**
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, May 21, 2018
6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Wood Gravel Operations LLC, 223 Wood Road; Gravel Bank permit renewal
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending litigation; Hendel’s Inc.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Pending litigation: Hendels Inc. vs. Somers Zoning Commission
2. Planimetrics, Glenn Chalder: Review and discussion of Zoning RegulationsIV. ADJOURNMENT
Finance Board of Finance Board of
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May 21, 2018TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. BOE Update
4. Selectmen’s Update
5. CFO Update
FY 2018 Budget – Status
Annual Audit – Auditor Appointment
Auditor Engagement Letter
Audit Status
GFOA Award
Suspense List
Tax Sale Update
6. Other Business
7. Appropriations and Transfers
8. Approval of Minutes
02/26/18 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
03/19/18 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
03/28/18 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
04/17/18 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
05/08/18 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
9. Adjournment
Open Space and Trails -
Sr. Advisory SubCommittee-CANCELLED Sr. Advisory SubCommittee-CANCELLED
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May 23, 2018Charter Revision Commission Charter Revision Commission
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May 23, 2018Town of Somers
Charter Revision Commission
May 23, 2018
7:00 pm – Town Hall
- Call to Order
- Minutes Approval
- Guest Speakers
- Gender Neutral Terminology
- Form of Government
- Subcommittee Reporting
- Public Hearing
- Scheduling of 2nd Hearing Date
- Correspondence
- Adjournment
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Library Closed Library Closed
N/A
May 28, 2018Memorial Day
Memorial Day Closed Memorial Day Closed
N/A
May 28, 2018 -
Charter Revision Charter Revision
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May 30, 2018Town of Somers
Charter Revision Commission
May 30, 2018
7:00 pm
Town Hall – Lower Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes Approval
3. Public Hearing Preparation
4. Subcommittee Report
5. Correspondence
6. Adjournment -
Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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May 31, 2018- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Members Present
- Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
- Mass Gathering Ordinance/Wording Correction
- Adopt A Highway – DPW
- Somersville Mill Park Cleaning
- Summer Camp Staffing
- Senior Center Conduct Policy/Town Policy
- Finance Update
- Minutes for Approval
- Authorization of Scheduled Payments
- Adjournment