MEETING AGENDA
October 1, 2019
7:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project
-Valve Chamber
- Generator Maint.
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for October 2, 2019 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 6, 2019.
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
8:00 A.M., FIRE STATION
AGENDA
I. Call to order
II. Members Present
III. Old Business:
1. Future Somers EPAC Emergency Scenario Training Day
2. Large scale emergency drill at Cybulski Prison
3. Shelter drill at High School
IV. New Business:
1. FEMA 100 Year Flood Map Revision for the Scantic River at the Somersville Mill
2. CERT report of search and rescue demonstration
3. CERT Annual Training Day
4. CRCOG Pre K-12 Sub Committee meeting - “Partnering to prevent School Attacks”
5. Cybersecurity Awareness Training
6. Around the table general committee discussion
V. Minutes approval: September 5, 2019
VI. Adjournment
REVISED AGENDA
Monday, October 7, 2019 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. #19-011: Copper Hill Farm, Greg Hazelton, 144 Hall Hill Road, Somers. Pursuant to section 214-93 of the Zoning regulations, requesting a Special Use permit for Food Festivals, Music Jamborees, and Markets in the A-1 Residential Zone.
III. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Decision
1. #19-011: Copper Hill Farm, Greg Hazelton, 144 Hall Hill Road, Somers. Pursuant to section 214-93 of the Zoning regulations, requesting a Special Use permit for Food Festivals, Music Jamborees, and Markets in the A-1 Residential Zone.
2. Pre-application Review – Gingras Development; possible applications for zone change or text amendments.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to all operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
2. #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to all operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
3. #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to all operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
4. #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to all operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
V. STAFF REPORT: none
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: September 3, 2019 and September 23, 2019
VII. 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 7, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Somers Town Hall – Lower Level
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of September Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business:
a. 2019 Business Directory Status Report
b. EDC Events
i. Review of Public Speaking Program on October 1st
ii. Review and Planning November Open House
iii. December Opiate in the Workplace
iv. Possible BAH Jan 2020 All future events will continue to be advertised on our Facebook
c. Social Media Status Report and Property Showcase Progress
d. EDC Marketing Materials
e. Strategic Town Development and Pending Zoning Updates
f. Somers Business Forum
5. New Business
6. Adjournment
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
October 7, 2019 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
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – Monday, November 4
XI. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
October 8, 2019
1:30PM
Somers Senior Center
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of 9/10/19 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
a. Policy and Procedure Manual Update
b. Staffing
VI. New Business
a. Dial-a-Ride
b. Environmentally Friendly Resources
VII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
**OCTOBER 8, 2019 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2019.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
#(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 14, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of outdoor facilities with Global Site Services during outdoor summer concerts – Chris Boucher, Recreation/Senior Center Director
3. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of September 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes
b) Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report
b) Bills for approval/pay
5. Old Business
a) Publicity Update – G. Lockwood
b) Update Reminder contact for additional SCC publicity – G. Lockwood
c) “Connection” fall issue featuring Scarecrow Contest & Coffeehouse - deadline 10/15/19, pub. Date 11/16/18 – A. Levesque
d) Update Fall Scarecrow Contest – D. Lewkowicz
e) Update 2019 Art Show – N. Connell
f) Update of CT Valley Artists Show @ Piedmont late spring 2020, discussion with First Selectman, Bud Knorr – N. Connell
g) Update and discussion 2019-2020 Coffeehouse refreshments – A. Levesque
h) Update Olde Methodist Church sign – A. Levesque
i) Update thank you card purchase for SCC – A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. October 13 Coffeehouse with Acoustic Rick - A. Levesque
b. Ann is away from Nov. 9-24, 2019, Nov. Coffeehouse & Meeting discussion
7. Adjournment (next regular or special meeting Monday, Nov. ??, 2019)
PENSION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019
TOWN HALL 9 AM
CALL TO ORDER
REPORT FROM CFO MIKE MARINACCIO
PRESENT CASH POSITIONS IN TOWN ACCOUNTS
Town
Firefighters Fund
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
DRAFT OF LETTER TO EMPLOYEES: BILL KIRKPATRICK
MEETING DATES FOR NEXT YEAR
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:00 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
III. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lot Line Reconfiguration for Dennis N. & Marianne L. Barlow at 200 Root Road and Michael S. & Sandra L. O’Neill at 30 Oak Grove Road.
IV. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
V. MINUTES APPROVAL: September 26, 2019
VI. ADJOURNMENT
ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, October 21, 2019 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. Call to order
II. Public comments and correspondence regarding draft Zoning Regulations
III. Review and discussion of revised Zoning Regulations draft, and additional correspondence from residents related to Zoning Regulation revisions.
IV. Discussion and re-scheduling of November meeting due to election.
V. Adjournment
The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, PLEASE CALL the Land Use Office at 860 763-8220
**Commission must have a quorum to meet. Thank You**
WPCA