LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, January 6, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
(If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens – Todd Rolland, DPW
2. Approval of minutes
3. Correspondence
a. Thank you notes
4. Treasurer’s Reports
5. Financial Business
a. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Board Committees list
b. Building Maintenance Committee
c. Friends of the Library liaison report
d. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Eversource LED proposal
b. Staff Copy Machine
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
#20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed Text Amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD).
#20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
#20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from December 2, 2019:
#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 allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
#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 allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
#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 allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
#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 allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
#19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
#19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
#19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
#19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for January 8, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 5, 2020.
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:00 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Referral for application #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 allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
2. Zoning Referral for application #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 allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
3. Zoning Referral for application #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 allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
4. Zoning Referral for application #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 allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
5. Zoning Referral for review and comments of the revised Town of Somers Zoning Regulations.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Referral for application #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed Text Amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD). applicant is seeking
2. Zoning Referral for application #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
3. Zoning Referral for application #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 12, 2019
VII. ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, January 13, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
PUBLIC HEARING:
#19-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#19-017 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
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.
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 13, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of November 4, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes – D. Lewkowicz
b) Correspondence – A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report – S. Grabierz
b) Bills for approval/pay – S. Grabierz
4. Old Business
a) Publicity Update – G. Lockwood
b) “Connection” winter issue featuring Coffeehouse and Photography Show – deadline 1/20/20 pub. Date 2/17/20 – A. Levesque
c) 2020 Fall Scarecrow Contest – A. Levesque
d) Update Dec. 8, 2019 concert with Horizon Blue Quartet & gloves – A. Levesque
e) Update Jan. 12, 2020 Coffeehouse with Rich Badowski & fingerfoods – A. Levesque
f) Update Olde Methodist Church sign and historical write-up – D. Cutter
g) Thank you cards sent for Christmas to 2019 Sponsors – A. Levesque
h) Update on outdoor summer concert series, incl. EEE mosquito issue & bathroom facility – A. Levesque
5. New Business
a. Lockbox at Piedmont Hall – B. Hall
b. Coffee makers – B. Hall
c. 2020 Scholarship – B. Hall
d. January meeting for entertainer lineup for 2020 summer concerts and 2020-2021 Piedmont Coffeehouse – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment – next regular meeting Monday, Feb. 10, 2020
**JANUARY 14, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2020.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
#(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
PENSION COMMITTEE
Special MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020
TOWN HALL 3:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 2019 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2019.
REPORT FROM STEVE LEMANSKI OF HOOKER AND HOLCOMBE ON JULY 1, 2019 ACTUARIAL VALUATION
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
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
1. Call to order
2. Members Present
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Boards and Commissions- Resignations/Appointments Cemetery and EDC
5. Finance – Intern Staffing Request
6. Emergency Management Director Appointment
7. Authorization of Scheduled Payments
8. Approval of Minutes – January 2, 2020 Reg Minutes – Corrections/Additions:
a. Add – Special BOS Meeting set for 2/3/20 at 4:00pm location Fire Department.
b. Add – Ailene Henry was reappointed to the Senior Advisory with a term expiring on 12.22.20.
9. Budget Review and Discussion
a. Library
b. Recreation and Leisure Services
c. Social Services
10. Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
11. Citizen Comments
12. Adjournment
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
#19-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#19-017 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
III. 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.
