Calendar – Somers

Calendar

Events in March 2020

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1	2 Library Board Library Board 6:30 am – 7:30 am March 2, 2020 LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, March 2, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. (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. Approval of invoices b. Year-to-date budget 6. Committees a. Budget Subcommittee – Report on Staffing Proposal to BOF b. Building Maintenance Committee c. Friends of the Library liaison report d. Strategic Planning Committee liaison 7. Old Business a. LED project update 8. New Business a. Change in Bowers Tournament dates b. Endowment Fund 9. Director’s Report 10. Second Audience to Citizens 11. Adjournment Economic Dev Comm Economic Dev Comm 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 2, 2020 Town of Somers Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda Monday March 3, 2020 – 6:00pm Lower level conference room, Somers Town Hall 1. Call to Order, Welcome to new commissioner 2. Review and Approval of Minutes from Feb. 3. Guest Presentation: Worthington Pond Winery 4. Correspondence 5. Old Business a. Directory Updates/Progress/Coordination (Vicki Clark) b. New Business updates c. EDC Events: i. Opiate Education Program – March 19th , joint project with Rotary, Lions Club and Somers Comes Together. (Beth Frechette) ii. Pending Date for Directory Presentation (Vicki Clark) d. Social Media Updates (Vicki Clark) e. Strategic Town Development – Updates/Discussion f. Pending Zoning Regulation Updates/Discussion g. Somers Business Forum – Set date for Breakfast at Hometown Kitchen (Pam Belisle) h. Property Showcase Project (Beth Frechette) i. NCCCC (March 17th) BOD Meeting (Jim O’Hearn/Vicki Clark) 6. New Business a. Discussion and Review of Restaurant Project possibly for summer 2020 (Beth Frechette) 7. Adjournment Zoning Commission Zoning Commission 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm March 2, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD). 2. #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. #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. III. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision 1. #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT 2. #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. 3. #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones. 2. #20-005: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Special Use Permit application for a Farm Winery pursuant to section 214-98(B) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, at 359 Mountain Road, Somers, in the A-1 Zone. Annual Meeting 3. Election of officers 4. Review of by-laws V. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 13, 2020, January 21, 2020, and February 3, 2020 VI. ADJOURNMENT Cultural Comm Spec Mtg Cultural Comm Spec Mtg 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 2, 2020 SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA March 2, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. PIEDMONT HALL 1. Call to order 7:00 p.m. 2. Secretary’s Report a) Approval of February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes – D. Lewkowicz b) Correspondence, update on Dot’s condition – 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, incl. Ginny’s email sent to Commission members – A. Levesque b) “Connection” spring issue featuring Photography Show and 2020 Summer Concert series- deadline ~ 4/8/20, ~ publication date 5/10/20 – A. Levesque c) Photography Show Update – S. Grabierz d) Update on alternative location for 2020 summer concerts – A. Levesque e) Update on Entertainer Schedules of 2020 Summer Concert series and 2020-2021 Coffeehouse – A. Levesque 5. Adjournment – next regular meeting Monday, April 13, 2020 Cultural Comm Special Mtg Cultural Comm Special Mtg 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 2, 2020 Recreation Comm Recreation Comm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 2, 2020	3	4 Conservation Commission Conservation Commission 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 4, 2020 The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for March 4, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 1, 2020.	5 Emergency Prep Adv Emergency Prep Adv 8:00 am – 9:00 am March 5, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:00 AM 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 6, 2020 6. Adjournment Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 5, 2020 Call to order Members Present Pledge of Allegiance Woodcrest PILOT Discussion The Scantic Spring Splash Resolution Discussion – Polling locations Local Traffic Authority Approval – charity motor cycle ride in honor of SWPD Sergeant Matt Mainieri Minutes for Approval 2/6/2020 Reg BOS Minutes 2/20/2020 Reg BOS Minutes Authorization of Scheduled Payments Opportunity to add Agenda Items Adjournment	6	7
8	9 Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting 6:30 pm March 9, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from February 3, 2020: #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. ADJOURNMENT Brd of Education Brd of Education 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 9, 2020 Cultural Comm Cancelled Cultural Comm Cancelled 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 9, 2020	10 Ct Department of Public Health Ct Department of Public Health N/A March 10, 2020 The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has launched a 2-1-1 infoline and texting for COVID-19 questions from the general public. The Department of of Public Health is working closely with United Way 2-1-1 to identify new questions or trends for rumor control. https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/03-2020/Governor-Lamont-Connecticut-Launches-Coronavirus-Infoline-for-General-Questions-From-the-Public Advisory Comm for Sr Advisory Comm for Sr 1:30 am – 2:30 am March 10, 2020 Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm March 10, 2020 Board of Finance – Special Meeting Board of Finance – Special Meeting 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 10, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF FINANCE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:00pm Lower Level Conference Room Call to Order Members Present FY 2021 Budget Presentation and Discussion with BOE FY 2021 Budget Follow-up and Discussion with BOS CIP Update and FY2021 Recommendations FY 2021 Revenue and Expense Analysis FY 2021 Budget Recommendations and Decisions Review of Meeting and Referendum Dates Adjournment ZBA – Cancelled ZBA – Cancelled 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 10, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2020. Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov. WPCA WPCA 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm March 10, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA 3/10/20 7:30 pm Town Hall Meeting Rooms I. Minutes II. Somersville WPCF, 2020-21 O&M Budget III. Maple Ridge Community System, 2020-21 O&M Budget IV. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project V. Correspondence/Audience Participation VI. Bills/Transfers VII. Adjournment Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.	11 Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee 6:30 pm – 7:30 am March 11, 2020 Town of Somers Cemetery Committee Regular meeting agenda Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:30 Town Hall lower level meeting room 1. Call to order 2. Members present 3. Approval / corrections of the previous meeting’s minutes. 4. Reports: a. Finance b. Investments – Morgan Stanley to be invited for September meeting. c. American Legion -Date(s) for Flag postings. Requesting information on flat medallions. d. Sexton – Time line for install e. Landscaper – Date for spring clean up 5. Old Business – Columbarium – Vote on pricing. Purchase price to be made available through the business office for informational purposes even if sales are not yet ready to be made. Cost of opening / closing to be discussed & voted on. Rules for use to be finalized and voted on. Consideration of trifold flyer to be constructed for public hand out at presentation session. 6. New Business – a. Vote on dates for Spring cleanup. (A request for suggested dates had been made of the Landscaper. No response as of 3.8.2020) b. Discuss concern over flags & medallions. Date of Spring placement close to Memorial Day. Concern over mowing around items and possible removal after Fourth of July. Discussion will be held during American Legion segment if a representative is present. If no representative present discussion during New Business. c. Discuss article for Quarterly town magazine on Columbarium. Discuss date of presentation to the public. Discuss date on which sales can commence. 7. Adjournment Next meeting scheduled for May 13,2020 @ 6:30. Minutes are not final until voted on at the next regularly scheduled meeting.	12 Somers Village Board Somers Village Board 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 12, 2020 Planning Comm Planning Comm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 12, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING Thursday, March 12, 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 #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones. IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Annual Meeting – Review of By-Laws and Election of Officers 2. Regional Planning Commission Appointment V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020 VII. ADJOURNMENT	13	14
15	16 OSTC OSTC 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 16, 2020 Meeting Cancelled. Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20th.	17 Brd of Assessment Appeals Mtg Brd of Assessment Appeals Mtg 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm March 17, 2020 Board of Assessment Appeals Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – 5:00 pm Assessor/Tax Office Call to Order Review Appeals Filed Adjournment	18 Housing Auth Mtg Cancelled Housing Auth Mtg Cancelled 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 18, 2020 Brd of Assessment Appeals Brd of Assessment Appeals 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 18, 2020 Town of Somers Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6:00 pm Assessor/Tax Office Town Hall 600 Main Street Somers, CT 06071 Call to Order Interview taxpayers having submitted an application for appeal by February 20, 2020 Decisions on Appeals Adjournment Brd of Assessment Appeals Agenda Brd of Assessment Appeals Agenda 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 18, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – 6:00 pm Assessor/Tax Office Call to Order Interview taxpayers having submitted an application for Appeal by February 20, 2020 Decisions on Appeals Adjournment	19 Board of Selectmen Cancelled Board of Selectmen Cancelled 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 19, 2020 CIP CIP 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 19, 2020	20	21
22	23 Board of Finance Board of Finance 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 23, 2020 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF FINANCE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00pm Lower Level Conference Room Call to Order Members Present FY 2021 Budget Discussion, Recommendations, and Decisions FY 2021 Budget Flyer, Content Finalization and Approval Approval of Minutes 02/24/20 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes 03/10/20 Special BOF Meeting Minutes Adjournment This meeting is being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A In-person, public access to this meeting is not being permitted and will not be available. Brd of Education Brd of Education 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 23, 2020	24 Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 1:15pm Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 1:15pm 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm March 24, 2020 Teleconference Call to order Members Emergency Management Director Update to the Board of Selectmen on COVID -19. Adjournment	25 Zoning Commission – Postponed Zoning Commission – Postponed 6:30 pm March 25, 2020 The Zoning Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:30 pm has been postponed, date to be determined.	26 Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2:00pm Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2:00pm 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm March 26, 2020 Call to order Members Present Emergency Management Director Update to the Board of Selectmen on COVID -19. Discussion and possible vote on COVID-19 Community Communication Strategies CFO Budget Update, Discussion and Possible Vote Transfers Authorization of Scheduled Payments Adjournment	27	28
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