LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 – 6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
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If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens
2. Approval of minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Reports
5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Friends of the Library liaison report
7. Old Business
a. Staged reopening report
b. FY ’22 budget approval
8. New Business
a. Landscaping/Lawn mowing
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – 3/2/2021 – 7:30 pm
Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment
II. PUBLIC HEARING – Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct Driveway and
Repair Drainage, involving work within both Wetland and Upland Review Area. Roulier
Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier.
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct
Driveway and Repair Drainage, involving work within both Wetland and Upland Review
Area. Roulier Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier.
2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #743: 80 Denison Road. Construction of
a house, septic system, well, and driveway in the upland review. Patsun Construction,
Inc.
3. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #744: 233 Ninth District Road.
Construction of an in-ground pool in the upland review area. Juliano’s Pools.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #745: 603 Hall Hill Road. Construction of Driveway in the Upland
Review Area, from Bridle Path Drive, associated with construction of a single family
House. R.A. McCullough Homes.
2. Discussion: 18 Harvest Hill. Unpermitted tree clearing and proposed restoration.
V. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
VI. STAFF REPORT
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VIII. MINUTES APPROVAL: February 3, 2021
IX. ADJOURNMENT
4March 4, 2021●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Advisory Council
– March 4, 2021
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 4, 2021
8:00 AM
Virtual/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: February 7, 2021
6. Adjournment
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FY 2022 Budget Review, Discussion and Possible Vote
Approve Sale of Town Property at 750Hall Hill and to send to Planning for 8-24 Referral
IT Governance Committee proposal
Minutes for Approval
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
Adjournment
5March 5, 2021
6March 6, 2021
7March 7, 2021
8March 8, 2021●(1 event)
Cultural Commission
– March 8, 2021
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
March 8, 2021 – 7:00 p.m.
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1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of February 8, 2021 Regular Zoom Meeting Minutes – A. Levesque
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. Need for Treasurer and Publicity Coordinator – A. Levesque
b. 2021 Scholarship Update – B. Hall
c. 2021 Sponsorship Campaign Update – D. Fraro and A. Murphy
d. 2021 Concert Series Discussion – A. Levesque
i) Updated list of 2021 Entertainers
ii) Update on 2021 Entertainer Contracts
iii) Food Trucks Update – D. Marti
iv) Publicity in newspaper and Local magazine
v) Publicity on-line and social media, incl. CT Patch and others?
vi) Items to purchase – new? or reuse yard signs w/ DG Graphics, additional handicapped parking signs, lawn signs, orange spray paint for social distancing. Any other items?
5. New Business
a. Discussion and vote on Student(s) Liaison to replace Giovanna Gioscia next school year – A. Levesque
b. Discussion and vote on next meeting’s location (Zoom, at Piedmont, hybrid, outdoors) – A. Levesque
c. Discussion on Art Show for this Fall – A. Levesque
d. This ‘n that – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment (next regular Zoom? meeting Monday, April 12, 2021)
9March 9, 2021●●(5 events)
Brd of Assessment Appeals
N/A March 9, 2021
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 9, 2021 6:00pm
Call to order
Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
Decisions on appeals
Adjournment
Senior Advisory
– March 9, 2021
Brd of Finance Spec Mtg
– March 9, 2021
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00pm
ZOOM Meeting
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1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. FY 2022 Budget Presentation and Discussion with BOE
4. Vote to accept as presented or modify
5. Adjournment
Long Term Recovery
– March 9, 2021
Somers Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC)
Meeting Agenda
3.9.21(Revised)
7:00pm
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Topic: Long Term Recovery Meeting
Time: Mar 9, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Presentation by Dave McCaffrey regarding the Veteran’s Affairs response to the pandemic.
Review Dr. Salva’s presentation to the Selectman’s meeting regarding mental health assessments for the town’s first responders.
Discuss what further action that the committee would like to take on as it relates to further addressing unmet needs of the community when in crisis, along with long term recovery.
#ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning side yard setback requirement of 25’ (twenty-five feet) to construct an addition 16’ (sixteen feet) from the side property line in the Residential A zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers, CT
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
MINUTES APPROVAL – February 9, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
10March 10, 2021●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
N/A March 10, 2021
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:30pm via Teleconference only
Workshop: Discussion regarding draft of Zoning Regulations revision
Schedule date and time for continuation of 2/23/2021 public hearing
ADJOURNMENT
The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office (860) 763-8220, during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.
Cemetery Committee
– March 10, 2021
1. Call to order.
2. Members present.
Town of Somers
Cemetery Committee
Meeting agenda
ZOOM MEETING 6:30
WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2021
3. Correction and approval of the last meeting’s minutes.
4. Reports
a. Finance
b. Veteran Affairs Office
c. Sexton
d. Landscaper (question on protection of flat stones from trucks)
e. DPW representative (if needed)
5. Old Business
a. Ground level medallions in consideration by American Legion –
Guest Mr. Paul Martinello
b. Columbarium “plaza” report (DPW input)
6. New Business
a. Date for Spring Clean-up (prior to Easter, April 3rd), notifications to be made in print &
internet media.
b. Discussion of Landscaping contract for 2021-2023
Adjournment:
Date of the next meeting: May 12, 2021 6:30 Town Hall (or Zoom.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning Referral for Zoning Application #21-001: Mark and Karen Murdoch; application for a Text Amendment to the following sections of the Somers Zoning regulations; 241-4, 214-84, 214-87, and 214-98(B) to allow for Farm Winery and Vineyard/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
CGS §8-24 Municipal Improvements. Referral from the Board of Selectmen for the sale of a 0.50 acre parcel of vacant land, known as 750 Hall Hill Road, Somers to Hillsdale College. Town Meeting and Public Hearing set for March 25, 2021 at 6:00pm.
Lot Line Reconfiguration for Paul & Lisa Gladysz at #114 Hall Hill Road and T & J Properties of Somers, LLC at #145 Highland View Drive.
Lot Line Reconfiguration for James & Nicole Stephenson at #35 & #47 HarvestHill Drive and Gregory & Andrea Strouth at #23 Harvest Hill Drive.
Lot Line Reconfiguration for Arthur & Gail Karszes at #102 & #112 Scully Road and James & Dawn Karszes at #94 Scully Road.
Proposed 2 Lot Subdivision #428 at #21 Eleanor Road, owned by Eleanor Road Business Center, #23 Eleanor Road, Somers, CT.
MINUTES APPROVAL: January 14, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
12March 12, 2021
13March 13, 2021
14March 14, 2021
15March 15, 2021
16March 16, 2021●●(3 events)
Brd of Assessment Apeals
N/A March 16, 2021
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 16, 2021 6:00pm
Call to order
Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
Decisions on appeals
Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals – Special Meeting
March 16, 2021
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA March 16, 2021 – 6:30 P.M. – via Teleconference
#20-015 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#20-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
#20-015 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#20-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
ADJOURNMENT
The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office (860) 763-8220, during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.
Board of Finance
– March 22, 2021
23March 23, 2021●●(2 events)
Brd of Assessment Appeals
N/A March 23, 2021
Town of Somers Board of Assessment Appeals
Agenda-Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 23, 202t 6:00pm
Call to order
Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
Decisions on appeals
Adjournment
Housing Auth Special Mtg
N/A March 23, 2021
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting March 23, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.
Special Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 949 7495 9064
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Meeting Agenda
Call to Order
Attendance
Discussion with individual residents
Old Business
Management of Property (REDI)
Apartment Rental – Update
Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
Review Financial Condition
Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
Review discussions regarding PILOT on Phase II
New Business
Schedule of meetings for 2021
COVID-19 safety provisions
Resident Questions/Concerns
Adjournment
24March 24, 2021●●(2 events)
Board of Assessment Appeals
– March 24, 2021
Call to order
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
WednesdayMarch24,2oai1•
6:00pm
Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
Decisions on appeals
Adjournment
Economic Development
– March 24, 2021
25March 25, 2021●●(2 events)
Public Hearing
– March 25, 2021
Legal Notice
TOWN OF SOMERS
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut to act on the following item:
To discuss sale of 750 Hall Hill Road to Hillsdale College.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 11th day of March, 2021.
Meeting ID: 858 1305 9814
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Spec Town Meeting
– March 25, 2021
Legal Notice
TOWN OF SOMERS
Special Town Meeting
Immediately following the Public Hearing at 6:00pm
Notice is hereby given that a Special Town meeting will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 immediately following the Public Hearing at 6:00pm. via ZOOM, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut to act on the following items:
To elect a moderator.
To adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of 750 Hall Hill Road and authorizing the First Selectman to execute any documents necessary.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 11th day of March, 2021.
Meeting ID: 858 1305 9814
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26March 26, 2021
27March 27, 2021
28March 28, 2021
29March 29, 2021●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
March 29, 2021
Somers Zoning Commission – Special Meeting agenda March 29, 2021 – 6:30 PM
Town Hall Auditorium OR via Zoom Teleconference
Application #20-015 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised Zoning Regulations.
Application #20-016 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised zoning map.
Said applications are on file in the Land Use Office of the Town of Somers, Somers Town Hall. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications received.
FY 2022 Budget Discussion, Recommendations, and Decisions
CIP FY 2022 Capital Budget Approval
FY 2022 Draft Budget Flyer, Content Finalization and Approval
Adjournment
30March 30, 2021
31March 31, 2021
1April 1, 2021●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Advisory Council
– April 1, 2021
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 1, 2021
8:00 AM
Virtual/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: March 4, 2020
6. Adjournment
