Calendar

Events in March 2020

  • Library Board

    Library Board

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    March 2, 2020

    Recreation Comm

    Recreation Comm

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    March 2, 2020

  • Conservation Commission

    Conservation Commission

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    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.

  • Emergency Prep Adv

    Emergency Prep Adv

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    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

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    March 5, 2020

    1. Call to order
    2. Members Present
    3. Pledge of Allegiance
    4. Woodcrest PILOT Discussion
    5. The Scantic Spring Splash Resolution
    6. Discussion – Polling locations
    7. Local Traffic Authority Approval – charity motor cycle ride in honor of SWPD Sergeant Matt Mainieri
    8. Minutes for Approval
      1. 2/6/2020 Reg BOS Minutes
      2. 2/20/2020 Reg BOS Minutes
    9. Authorization of Scheduled Payments
    10. Opportunity to add Agenda Items
    11. Adjournment
  • Zoning Commission – Special Meeting

    Zoning Commission – Special Meeting


    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:

    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 allow 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 allow 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 allow 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 allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.

    OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision

    1. #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
    2. #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
    3. #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
    4. #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
    5. ADJOURNMENT
    Brd of Education

    Brd of Education

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    March 9, 2020

    Cultural Comm Cancelled

    Cultural Comm Cancelled

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    March 9, 2020

  • 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

    –
    March 10, 2020

    Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

    –
    March 10, 2020

    Board of Finance – Special Meeting

    Board of Finance – Special Meeting

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    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 

     

      1.  
    • FY 2021 Budget Follow-up and Discussion with BOS 

     

      1.  
    • CIP Update and FY2021 Recommendations 

     

      1.  
    • FY 2021 Revenue and Expense Analysis 

     

      1.  
    • FY 2021 Budget Recommendations and Decisions
    • Review of Meeting and Referendum Dates
    • Adjournment

     

     

    ZBA – Cancelled

    ZBA – Cancelled

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    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

    –
    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.

  • Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

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    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.

  • Somers Village Board

    Somers Village Board

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    March 12, 2020

    Planning Comm

    Planning Comm

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    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

  • OSTC

    OSTC

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    March 16, 2020

    Meeting Cancelled.

    Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20th.

  • Brd of Assessment Appeals Mtg

    Brd of Assessment Appeals Mtg

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    March 17, 2020

    Board of Assessment Appeals

    Regular Meeting

    Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – 5:00 pm

    Assessor/Tax Office

     

    1.  Call to Order
    2. Review Appeals Filed
    3. Adjournment

     

  • Housing Auth Mtg Cancelled

    Housing Auth Mtg Cancelled

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    March 18, 2020

    Brd of Assessment Appeals

    Brd of Assessment Appeals

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    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

    1. Call to Order
    2. Interview taxpayers having submitted an application for appeal by February 20, 2020
    3. Decisions on Appeals
    4. Adjournment
    Brd of Assessment Appeals Agenda

    Brd of Assessment Appeals Agenda

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    March 18, 2020

    Regular Meeting Agenda

    Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – 6:00 pm

    Assessor/Tax Office

    1.  Call to Order
    2. Interview taxpayers having submitted an application for Appeal by February 20, 2020
    3. Decisions on Appeals
    4. Adjournment
  • Board of Selectmen Cancelled

    Board of Selectmen Cancelled

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    March 19, 2020

    CIP

    CIP

    –
    March 19, 2020

  • Board of Finance

    Board of Finance

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    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

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    March 23, 2020

  • Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 1:15pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 1:15pm

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    March 24, 2020

    Teleconference

    1. Call to order
    2. Members
    3. Emergency Management Director Update to the Board of Selectmen on COVID -19.
    4. Adjournment

     

  • Zoning Commission – Postponed

    Zoning Commission – Postponed


    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.

  • Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2:00pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2:00pm

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    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

 

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