LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, April 2, 2018 – 6:30 p.m.
(If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
AGENDA:
1. Approval of minutes
2. First Audience of Citizens
3. Treasurer’s Reports
4. Correspondence
5. Financial Business
a. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
c.Town Budget
6. Committees
a.Building Maintenance – Grounds Care
7. Old Business
a. PT Teen/Reference Librarian Position
b. FT Circulation Supervisor Position
c. Fagan Memorial Donations
8. New Business
a.Close on Saturday, June 2nd for Bowers Lacrosse Tournament?
b. ACLB-led new Board member training for entire Board?
c. FT Library Assistant position
d. Projection System
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience of Citizens
11. Adjournment
Zoning Commission
– April 2, 2018
ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 2, 2018 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MINUTES APPROVAL: March 5, 2018 and March 19, 2018 meeting minutes
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending litigation; Hendel’s Inc.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion Related to Decision in “Hendel’s Inc v. Somers Zoning Commission”.
V. NEW BUSINESS: None
VI. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS:
1. By-law review
2. Officer election
3. ZEO report
VII. CORRESPONDENCE/BILLS:
1. Solar facility, 134 Bilton Road
VIII. 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.
**Commission must have a quorum to meet. Thank You**
Economic Development
– April 2, 2018
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
P.O. Box 308
Somers, Connecticut 06071
Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 2, 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
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. Intern Proposal
e. Strategic Town Development Proposal
i. Mill Site
ii. Town Center Development Project
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
b. Paul Salva – Somers Education Foundation
c. Election of EDC Chairman; Vice Chairman; and Richard Cheney
Secretary
7. Chairman’s Comments Richard Cheney
8. Adjournment
Richard Cheney, Acting Chairman – Somers Economic Development Commission
Recreation Comm
– April 2, 2018
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
April 2, 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 Youth Baseball Letter
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – Monday, May 7
XI. Adjournment
3April 3, 2018●●(2 events)
Charter Revision Mtg
– April 3, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
Charter Revision Commission
Agenda
04APR18
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Lower Conference Room
1. Election of officers
2. Acknowledgement of and appreciation for service of previous members of the Commission
3. Meeting schedule
4. Committee timelines and Public Hearing date
5. Distribution of proposed schedule & advertising for Public Hearing
6. Review of statutes
7. Committee assignments
8. Adjourn
WPCA
– April 3, 2018
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
AGENDA – April 3, 2017 7:15 pm
Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Public Hearing – 2018-19 Somersville/Maple Ridge O&M Budgets
II. Call to Order
III. Minutes
IV. 2018-19 Maple Ridge Comm. System O&M Budget
V. 2018-19 Somersville WPCF O&M Budget
VI. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VII. Bills/Transfers
VIII. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
4April 4, 2018●(1 event)
Conservation Commission – Cancelled
– April 4, 2018
5April 5, 2018●●(3 events)
Civil Preparedness Advisory Council
– April 5, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, April 5, 2018
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
CERT Update
4. New Business
5. Adjournment
Advisory Committee for Seniors Policies & Procedures Subcommittee Special Meeting
– April 5, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Special Meeting Agenda
April 5th, 2018
10:00am
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Review/approval of previous meeting minutes
3. Audience
4. Conduct/Grievance Policy
5. Adjournment
Board of Selectmen
– April 5, 2018
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present
Boy Scouts of America Assessment
Staffing – SRO/Police Officers
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
Boards and Commissions-
Authorization of Scheduled Payment
Adjournment
6April 6, 2018
7April 7, 2018
8April 8, 2018
9April 9, 2018●●(2 events)
Advisory Committee for Seniors Policies & Procedures Subcommittee Special Meeting
– April 9, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Special Meeting Agenda
April 9th, 2018
1:00pm
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Review/approval of previous meeting minutes
3. Audience
4. Code of Conduct/Right of Appeal
5. Adjournment
Cultural Commission
– April 9, 2018
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 9, 2018 – 7 PM – Piedmont Hall
1. Call to order 7:00 PM
2. Secretary’s Report
A) Approval of March Minutes
B) Correspondence
3. Treasurer’s Report
A) Financial Accounts report
B) Bills to pay and approvals
4. Old Business
A) Update of Publicity – Ginny Lockwood
B) Update on Spring Photography Show – Sandy G. / Ginny Lockwood
C) Update on Summer Concert Series and Piedmont Coffeehouse -Ann L.
D) Update on Scholarship – Bob Hall
E) Update on Gourmet Jazz Dogs Food Truck – Ann L.
F) Update on Sponsorship Drive 2018 – Dan Fraro and Ann Murphy
G) Update on new ideas presented at March meeting – Ann L.
i. Promotional objective by sponsors at coffeehouse/summer concerts – M Framing
ii. Sponsorship signs made for our sponsors – DG Graphics
H) Sub-Committee budgets, continuing w/ Photography Show – Sandy G.
5. New Business
A) Face book/website revamp? – Ginny Lockwood
B) Sub-Committee budgets, beginning w/ Summer and Coffeehouse Concerts -Ann L.
C) Other ideas/matters for discussion
i. Capacity sign from Somers Fire Marshall – Ann L. (also thanks to Kathy W. for making
capacity sign notice)
ii. Somers Cultural Commission Membership list – update and add volunteers info
iii. Franco Corso fundraiser concert
6. Next meeting (Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7 p.m., Piedmont Hall) and adjournment
10April 10, 2018●●(2 events)
Advisory Committee for Seniors
– April 10, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
April 10th, 2018
1:30pm
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of previous meeting minutes
3. Audience
4. Committee Updates
a. Chairman’s Report
I. Medicare Savings Program update
II. Plan for Elderly/Disabled Transportation Fleet
III. Newsletter
b. Meals on Wheels
c. Senior Support/Community Outreach
d. Senior Citizen’s Club
e. Publicity
f. Woodcrest
g. Policies & Procedures Manual Subcommittee
I. Presentation of Code of Conduct
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals – cancelled
– April 10, 2018
11April 11, 2018●●(2 events)
CANCELLED- Sr. Advisory SubCommittee
– April 11, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS:
POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
9:00am
Somers Senior Center
MEETING
CANCELED
Charter Revision Mtg
– April 11, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
Charter Revision Commission
Agenda
11APR18
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Lower Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes, 04APR18
3. Resignation of member of the Commission
4. Confirm meeting schedule, suggested action dates
5. Develop specific action plan for information gathering
6. Prepare for Public Hearing
7. Adjourn
12April 12, 2018●(1 event)
Planning Commission – Cancelled
– April 12, 2018
Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for May 10, 2018
13April 13, 2018
14April 14, 2018
15April 15, 2018●●(2 events)
Historical Library Opening
– April 15, 2018
Historical Museum
– April 15, 2018
16April 16, 2018●●(3 events)
Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
N/A April 16, 2018
Join the Somers Fire Department for a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday 4/22/2018 from 8:00-11:30 am. Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk & Juice.
Adults: $6
Seniors: $5
Children 6-12 $
Children 5 and under: Free
Special April Guests: American Legion Bucks-Dubiel Post 101
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
April 16, 2018
ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, April 16, 2018 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER
1. Planimetrics, Glenn Chalder: Review and discussion of Zoning Regulations
II. ADJOURNMENT
Open Space and Trails
– April 16, 2018
17April 17, 2018●●(3 events)
Finance, Brd of Special Meeting
N/A April 17, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Immediately after the Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2019 Budget
Somers Elementary School Auditorium
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. FY2019 Budget discussion and recommendation to the Selectmen the budget to present at the Annual Town Meeting
4. Adjournment
Advisory Committee for Seniors Special Meeting
– April 17, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
SPECIAL MEETING Agenda
April 17th, 2018
1:30pm
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Audience
3. Review/possible approval of Code of Conduct
4. Adjournment
Public Hearing On 2018-2019 Proposed Budget
– April 17, 2018
Somers Elemetary School Auditorium – 7:00 pm
Presentations by Board of Selectmen, Board of Education and Board of Finance. Comments will be received by the Board of Finance.
18April 18, 2018●●(4 events)
Charter Revision Agenda
N/A April 18, 2018
Town of Somers
Charter Revision Committee
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Immediately Following the Close of Public Hearing
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes Approval
3. Public Hearing Discussion
4. Second Public Hearing Scheduling
5. Adjournment
Housing Authority
– April 18, 2018
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting April 18, 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. Other
5. New Business
5.1. Other
6. Approval of minutes from February 10, 2018
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. Adjournment
Somersville Mill Ad-Hoc joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen
– April 18, 2018
Board of Selectmen Joint Meeting with
Somersville Mill Ad-Hoc Committee
Agenda
April 18, 2018
Selectmen’s Conference Room
1. Members Present
2. Discussion of marketing strategies and progress
3. New Business
4. Review of Minutes
5. Adjourn
Charter Revision Public Hearing
– April 18, 2018
Citizens invited to be heard regarding Charter Revision and/or general comments related to the Charter. Hearing to be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium.
19April 19, 2018●(1 event)
Board of Selectmen
– April 19, 2018
Call To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
Fire Dept –Somers Rescue 146
Finance – Fiscal Year 2018 Quarterly Update
Charter Revision Appointments
Staffing: Library
Boards & Commissions:
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Adjournment
20April 20, 2018
21April 21, 2018
22April 22, 2018●(1 event)
Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
– April 22, 2018
23April 23, 2018●(1 event)
Finance Board of
– April 23, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
CANCELLED
24April 24, 2018
25April 25, 2018●●(3 events)
CANCELLED-Advisory Committee for Seniors SubCommittee
– April 25, 2018
Pension Special Mtg
– April 25, 2018
PENSION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
TOWN HALL 9 AM
CALL TO ORDER:
REPORT FROM CFO MIKE MARINACCIO:
CASH POSITION IN TOWN ACCOUNTS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND:
REVIEW: TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
PREFERREDS
CD’S
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND
ADJOURNMENT:
Charter Revision
– April 25, 2018
Charter Revision Commission
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
7:00 pm, Somers Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion of Public Hearing
3. Update on Subcommittee Assignments
4. Adjournment
26April 26, 2018●●(2 events)
Pension Committee
– April 26, 2018
Prison Liaison Committee Meeting
– April 26, 2018
Welcome and Introductions
Election of Officers
Prison Updates
Set Future Committee Meeting Dates
Adjournment
27April 27, 2018
28April 28, 2018
29April 29, 2018
30April 30, 2018
1May 1, 2018●●(2 events)
Annual Town Meeting
– May 1, 2018
LEGAL 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
– May 1, 2018
TOWN 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
2May 2, 2018●●(2 events)
Charter Revision Mtg
– May 2, 2018
Town 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. Adjournment
Conservation Commission
– May 2, 2018
Conservation 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
3May 3, 2018●●(2 events)
Civil Preparedness Advisory Council
– May 3, 2018
TOWN 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. Adjournment