Calendar

Events in June 2024

  • Zoning Commission

    Zoning Commission

    –
    June 3, 2024

    AGENDA

    Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm  

    Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS

    PUBLIC HEARING:

    1. Application #24-002: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Text Amendment to section 214-6.11 and 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, as they relate to Farm Wineries.

     

    1. Application #24-003 Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC; seeking a modification of Special Use Permit, under Zoning Regulations Section 214-6.11 Alcoholic Beverages, to expand the consumption of alcohol throughout the property.

    DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

     

    1. Application #24-002: Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers.

     

    1. Application #24-003 Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC, 349 Main Street, Somers.

     

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 6, 2024   & May 15, 2024

    ADJOURNMENT

     

    Recreation Comm

    Recreation Comm

    –
    June 3, 2024

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Meeting Agenda
    June 3rd, 2024
    7:00 PM
    Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

    I.Call to Order

    II.Members Present

    III.Audience

    IV.Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 5/6/2024

    V.Recreation Report

    VI.Parks Report

    VII.New Business
    •General Discussion
    •Field Use Policy and Tracking

    VIII.Correspondence

    IX.Opportunity to add agenda items

    X.Next Meeting September 9th, 2024

    XI.Adjournment

  • WPCA

    WPCA

    –
    June 4, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

     PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    6-4-24

    7:00 pm

    Lower Level Meeting Room

     

     Agenda

    Public Hearing Sewer User Rates

     

    1. Call to Order – Reading of the Public Hearing

     

    1. Public Hearing – Sewer User Rates for 2024-2025

     

    1. Close Public Hearing

     

     

    Agenda

     

    1. Minutes (5/7/24 Regular Meeting Minutes

    2. WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson

    3. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding

    4. WPCA 2023-2024 Budget – Reporting and Balance

    5. WPCA 2024-2025 Budget – Sewer Rates – Somersville $490, Maple Ridge $280

    6. WPCA Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees

    7. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change

    8. Correspondence/Audience Participation

    9. Bills/Transfers

    10. Adjournment

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

  • Conservation Comm

    Conservation Comm

    –
    June 5, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    Conservation Commission

    600 Main Street

     

    REGULAR MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024

    7:00 PM TOWN HALL

    AGENDA – Revised

     

     

    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. OLD BUSINESS
      1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #802: 144 Watchaug Road. Soil Deposition and tree clearing in Upland Review Area. Matt Moylan.
      2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #803: 449-455 Billings Road (Drainage Easement). Pipe section of watercourse to eliminate washouts. Town of Somers.
    • NEW BUSINESS
      1. Application #804: 194 Field Road. Construction of patio and gazebo in Upland Review Area. Jeremy and Amie Lawson.
      2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #805: 407 South Road. Construction of livestock barn in Upland Review Area. Pleasant View Farms, Inc.
      3. Informal Discussion: 378 Gulf Road. Possible subdivision of land. Daniel Halpin.
      4. Application #806: 255 Maple Street. Proposed stormwater discharge to watercourse, with direct disturbance to wetland for construction of outfall.  Lindy Farms.
      5. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #807: 32 Mason Lane. Forest restoration within Wetland. Daniel Briggs, Ascending Tree Care.
      6. Approve use of Conservation Funds
    1. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

     

    1. STAFF REPORT

     

    1. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

     

    • MINUTES APPROVAL: April 3, 2024

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
  • EPAC

    EPAC

    –
    June 6, 2024

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5:30pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5:30pm

    –
    June 6, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm

    Town Hall Auditorium

    MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

    • CALL TO ORDER
      1. Pledge of Allegiance
      2. Roll Call

     

    • PUBLIC COMMENT:
      1. Public Comment:

     

    • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

     

    • CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
    2. Appointment of Gerard Joyal to the Youth Services Bureau Advisory Commission due to the resignation of Craig Jones.
    • FINANCE
    1. Transfers and Appropriations
    2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
    3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments

     

    • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:

     

    • PENDING BUSINESS – None
    • NEW BUSINESS

     

    1. Ordinance 114 Fee Schedule Building Official: Request to Increase the Building Permit and Trade Permit Fees from $40 to $42/First $1000 of cost of construction. Todd Rolland
    2. Permit Link software Fee Increase Request from $10 to $12 per application. Todd Rolland
    3. Local Traffic Authority Request: Four Town Fair Association to utilize the state roadways on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for their annual Four Town Fair Parade. Kim Littig and Trooper Justin Preuss

     

    1. Local Traffic Authority Request: Scott Sutter of the Southern new England Athletic Association requests to utilize the roadways on Saturday September 14, 2024, for their annual Somers Greak Escape 5K. Kim Littig and Trooper Justin Preuss

     

    1. Police Department State Accreditation Update. Kim Littig

     

    1. Accept Resignation of Aiden Matthews effective June 13, 2024.

     

    1. Discussion and request approval to enter into a contract with John Daviau Consulting LLC, to facilitate establishing by-laws for Somers Comes Together and Authorize the First Selectman to sign the contract. Matthew Cox

     

     

     

    1. Discussion and request approval to enter into 17-month contract with Scout Collective for a variety of ongoing consultation work for Somers Comes Together and authorize the First Selectman to sign the contract. Matthew Cox

     

    1. Set a Town Meeting Date for the Appropriation Separation Payout for John Roache in the amount of $62,001.33. Brian Wissinger

     

    1. Discussion and Approval of Salary Pool Dispersions. Brian Wissinger

     

    1. Discussion to consider establishing an Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee. Tim Keeney

     

    • Approval of Minutes of May 23, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from May 23, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
    Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled

    Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled

    –
    June 6, 2024

  • BOE-Curriculum

    BOE-Curriculum

    –
    June 10, 2024

    S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S
    1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
    (860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748
    Somers Board of Education
    Anne Kirkpatrick, Chairperson
    Agenda
    Committee: Curriculum Committee
    Chairperson: Jan Martin
    Date: June 10, 2024
    Start Time: 5:30 pm
    End Time: 6:55 pm
    Place: Central Office Meeting Room

    Agenda:

    1. Approval of the April 22, 2024, Curriculum Committee meeting draft minutes
    2. “Mini-Medical School” curriculum—overview by Dr. Galloway
    3. Year in Review and Summer Preview
    4. Curriculum Subcommittee meetings for the 24-25 school year
    5. Other

    Board of Education

    Board of Education

    –
    June 10, 2024

    Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
    AGENDA

    Monday, June 10, 2024 7:00 PM
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    1. CALL TO ORDER

    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Approval of the May 28, 2024 BOE Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the minutes from the May 28, 2024 Board meeting.

    4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Superintendent Update
    2. Justin Felch, SHS Sophomore, Certified Solidworks Expert
    Mr. Nicholas Kosloski, SHS Technology Teacher, will introduce Justin Felch, a SHS sophomore
    and Certified Solidworks Expert. Justin obtained his Solidworks Associate Certificate as a
    freshman and then continued in independent study to obtain his Certified Solidworks Professional
    accreditation in mechanical design. Justin continued to pass four other professional exams in the
    areas of sheet metal, surfaces, weldments, and drawings to obtain the status of Certified Solidworks
    Expert.
    3. Monthly Budget Report
    Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
    4. Wellness Committee Report
    Mrs. Cheryl Fry, Head Nurse, will update the Board on the Wellness Committee.

    5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS

    6. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of June 10, 2024
    The Board to review and consent to the warrant of June 10, 2024.

    7. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
    1. Retirement of Officer Craig Jones
    Officer Craig Jones, SRO, will be retiring effective June 11, 2024. He has been an SRO at SPS for
    six years. Dr. Galloway will present an award.

    8. OLD BUSINESS
    1. 2nd Posting – Teacher Evaluation Plan

    9. NEW BUSINESS
    1. 1st Posting DBS Code 5125 – Student Records; Confidentiality

    10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    1. Curriculum
    2. Policy
    3. Planning/Finance
    4. Salary & Negotiations

    11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF

    12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS

    13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite the Superintendent into Executive Session to discuss his evaluation.

    14. ADJOURNMENT

    Cultural Commission

    Cultural Commission

    –
    June 10, 2024

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    June 10, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

    1. Pledge and Call to Order

    2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
      1. Approval of April 8, 2024 and May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
      2. Correspondence – Bachetti
    1. Treasurer’s Report
      1. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
      2. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
    2. Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting

    3. Old Business
      1. Update: Piedmont Water Cooler – D. Marti
      2. Update: Photography & Art Shows – N. Connell /   Bachetti
      3. Update: Open mics & Computer Share Drives ideas – T. Simoes
      4. Update: New patches/cost for Summer concert yard signs – A. Levesque
      5. Update: Former Piedmont Christmas tree & future plans – A. Levesque
      6. Update: Piedmont porch painting by the Scouts – A. Levesque
      7. Update: Spring & summer concert series – A.  Levesque
    1. New Business
      1. Container for concert signs – A. Levesque/T. Schmidt
      2. Repair of Piedmont ceiling – A. Levesque
    1. Adjournment – next regular meeting, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall (no meeting in July and August)
  • Senior Advisory

    Senior Advisory

    –
    June 11, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS

    AGENDA

    June 11, 2024, 1:00pm

    Senior Center Meeting Room

    • Call to Order (Matthew)
    • Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
    • Review of Minutes from May 14 (Ailene)
    • Correspondence (Ailene)
    • Old Business
    • New Business
      • Senior Center Update (Donna)
      • Social Services Update (Christina)
      • Announcements/Other (All)
    • Adjournment

    Upcoming Meetings

    NO meetings in July or August

    September 10

    October 8

    November 12

    NO meeting in December

     

     

     

     

    Zoning Board of Appeals-CANCELED

    Zoning Board of Appeals-CANCELED

    –
    June 11, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
    REGULAR MEETING

    **JUNE 11, 2024 MEETING CANCELLED**

    The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024.

    Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy
    in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.

  • Statewide EM Exercise

    Statewide EM Exercise

    –
    June 12, 2024

  • Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    –
    June 13, 2024

    Town of Somers

    Board of Selectmen

    Special Meeting Agenda

    Thursday, June 13, 2024

    5:00pm

    Somers Small Business Networking Event

    Hosted by the Economic Development Commission

    Worthington Winery 359 Mountain Road, Somers, CT

     

     

    1. Call to Order
    2. Roll Call
    3. Adjournment
    Planning Commission-CANCELLED

    Planning Commission-CANCELLED

    –
    June 13, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    PLANNING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING

    ***JUNE 13TH, 2024 REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED***

     

    The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024

    Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Office (860)763-8220.

  • Open Space and Trails

    Open Space and Trails

    –
    June 17, 2024

    Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting
    Agenda
    Monday, June 17th, 7:00 pm Town Hall

    A. Call to order.

    B. Members present.

    C. Audience.

    D. Approval of prior meeting minutes (05/20/2024).

    E. Correspondence.
    a. DEEP Fish and Care 2024 update. CT Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program. Hurds Lake is on our schedule for Wednesday, June 26th, 4:30 pm-7 pm.
    https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=9

    F. Old Business:
    a. Project Plan Review.
    b. Trail Maintenance.

    G. New Business:
    a. Boy Scout Matt Bernier Eagle Scout project. A trail bridge at a stream crossing on the Somersville Mill Trail.

    H. Opportunity to add agenda items.

    I. Next Meeting is September 16, 2024.

    J. Adjournment.

  • Side Walk Ad Hoc Comm- CANCELED

    Side Walk Ad Hoc Comm- CANCELED

    –
    June 18, 2024

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
    MEETING AGENDA
    Tuesday, June 18th, 2024,
    4:00 PM
    Lower Conference Room
    Town Hall
    Meeting Canceled.

    Library Board

    Library Board

    –
    June 18, 2024

    Library Board of Trustees
    Somers Public Library
    Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
    Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room

    Agenda:

    1. First Audience to Citizens

    2. Approval of Minutes

    3. Correspondence

    4. Treasurer’s Report

    5. Financial Business
    a. Year-to-date Financial Report

    6. Committees
    a. Investment
    i. Select new members
    ii. Set meeting to revise endowment fund rules

    7. Old Business
    a. Kids riding bikes in parking lot

    8. New Business
    a. Library landscaping
    b. Library hours

    9. Director’s Report

    10. Second Audience to Citizens

    11. Adjournment

  • Juneteenth – Offices Closed

    Juneteenth – Offices Closed

    N/A
    June 19, 2024

    Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

    –
    June 19, 2024

    Housing Authority of the Town of Somers

    Meeting May 15, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.

    71 Battle Street

    Meeting Agenda

    1. Call to Order
    2. Attendance
    3. Discussion with individual residents
    4. Old Business
      • Management of Property
        • 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
      • Phase I partnership transition
      • Other
    5. New Business
      • Other
    6. Approval of minutes from Apr 17, 2024
    7. Resident Questions/Concerns
    8. Adjournment
  • Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    June 20, 2024

  • Blood Drive

    Blood Drive

    –
    June 24, 2024

    Board of Education

    Board of Education

    –
    June 24, 2024

  • Board of Finance

    Board of Finance

    –
    June 25, 2024

  • EDC

    EDC

    –
    June 26, 2024

  • Veterans Coffee House

    Veterans Coffee House

    –
    June 29, 2024

 

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