Calendar

Events in October 2021

  • Library Board

    Library Board

    –
    October 4, 2021

     

    LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
    MONDAY, October 4, 2021 – 6:30 p.m.
    Blake Community Room
    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. Friends of the Library liaison report
    7. Old Business
    a. Update on Library Director position b. Update on ARPA Grant through CT State Library/IMLS
    8. New Business
    a. Transfer of Treasurer Position
    b. SES Book Fair
    c. WiFi network quote
    d. Hoopla
    9. Director’s Report
    10. Second Audience to Citizens
    11. Adjournment

    Zoning Commission

    Zoning Commission

    –
    October 4, 2021

    AGENDA

    Monday, October 4, 2021 6:30pm – Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    PUBLIC HEARING continued from 9/20/2021:

      1. #21-002: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.

    DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

      1. #21-002: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.

    CORRESPONDENCE/OTHER:

      1. Review/revise 2021 meeting schedule – November date conflicts with Election/poll preparation.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 20, 2021

    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.

    Cultural Comm Special Mtg

    Cultural Comm Special Mtg

    –
    October 4, 2021

     

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
    October 4, 2021 – 7:00 p.m.
    At Piedmont Hall
    1. Call to order and Pledge 7 p.m.
    2. Secretary’s Report
    a. Approval of September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
    b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
    3. Treasurer’s Report
    a. Financial Accounts Report – B. Guimond
    b. Bill’s for Approval/Pay – B. Guimond
    4. Old Business
    a. 2021 Piedmont Coffeehouse discussion continued and vote – A. Levesque
    b. Spring, Summer and Fall Concert Series discussion cont’d – A. Levesque
    5. New Business
    a. Sponsor Campaign 2022 – A. Levesque
    b. Approval of 2022 Regular Meeting Calendar – A. Levesque
    6. Adjournment (next regular meeting Monday, November 11, 2021)

  • WPCA

    WPCA

    –
    October 5, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.
    SOMERS, CT 06071

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    10/5/21

    7:30 pm

    Town Hall Meeting Room

    I. Minutes

    II. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project: Executive Session – Legal Strategy

    III. 2021 Sewer Billing

    IV. Correspondence/Audience Participation

    V. Bills/Transfers

    VI. Adjournment

    Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

  • IT Governance Committee

    IT Governance Committee

    –
    October 6, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    IT GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
    MEETING AGENDA
    Town Hall – Selectmen’s Conference Room
    Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 3:00pm
    1. Call to Order
    2. Members Present
    3. Introduction to Adam Suzor, SHI’s MSP Selection
    4. Presentation and Discussion
    5. Review of Options
    6. Adjournment

    Conservation Commission

    Conservation Commission

    –
    October 6, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    Conservation Commission

    600 Main Street

    REGULAR MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021

    7:00 PM TOWN HALL

    AGENDA

    I. CALL TO ORDER

    II. OLD BUSINESS

    1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #755: 80 Wood Road/538 Turnpike Road. Resubdivision of property to create an additional residential lot with new house and barn in the Upland Review Area. T-Square Builders, LLC.

    III. NEW BUSINESS

    1. Application #756: 121 Scully Road. Construction of single family home in the Upland Review Area. Kumiega Bonnie Drumm and Peter A III.

    2. Application #757/Jurisdictional Ruling: 41 Wood Road. Selective tree cutting in the Upland Review Area. Adam and Gina Van Wingerden.

    3. Application #758: 349 Main Street. Expansion of parking and drainage improvements in the Upland Review Area, with drainage outfall within created wetland. Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC.

    4. Application #759: 10 Eleanor Road. Grading and utilities in the Upland Review Area, associated with construction of single family home. Steven Riley.

    5. Application #760/Jurisdictional Ruling: 80 Pond Circle. Clear-cutting in the Upland Review Area, associated with agricultural activities. Neysha Matos.

    IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

    V. STAFF REPORT

    VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

    VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: September 1, 2021

    VIII. ADJOURNMENT

  • Emergency Prep Advisory Council

    Emergency Prep Advisory Council

    –
    October 7, 2021

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
    MEETING AGENDA
    Thursday, Oct 7th, 2021
    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: September 2, 2021
    6. Adjournment

    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    October 7, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    October 7, 2021

    6:00 PM

    Selectmen’s Conference Room

     

     

     

     

    1. Call To Order

     

    1. Members Present

     

    1. Pledge of Allegiance

     

    1. Staffing – Library Director

     

    1. Eagle Scout Projects

     

    1. Set Town Meeting Date – Separation Payouts

     

    1. Proposed Ordinance – Reserve for Separation Benefits Fund & Set Public Hearing

     

    1. WPCA – De-Chlorination Process

     

    1. Authorization of Scheduled Payments

     

    1. Adjournment

     

     

     

    Video of this meeting can be found at

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

  • Columbus Day Offices Closed

    Columbus Day Offices Closed

    N/A
    October 11, 2021

    Cultural Comm – Cancelled

    Cultural Comm – Cancelled

    –
    October 11, 2021

  • Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

    Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

    N/A
    October 12, 2021

    **OCTOBER 12, 2021 MEETING CANCELLED**

    The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

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

    Senior Advisory

    Senior Advisory

    –
    October 12, 2021

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
    October 12, 2021 at 1:30
    Kibbe Fuller
    I. Call to Order
    II. Approval of 9/14/21 minutes
    III. Audience
    IV. Correspondence
    V. Old Business
    VI. New Business
    A. Social Services update
    B. Senior Center update
    VII. Committee Updates
    VIII. Adjournment

    Long Term Recovery – Cancelled

    Long Term Recovery – Cancelled

    –
    October 12, 2021

    Next regular meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021

  • WPCA – Special Meeting

    WPCA – Special Meeting


    October 13, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    October 13, 2021

    7:30 pm

    Tele- Conference

    1. SOMERSVILLE WPCF – Pilot Project, Executive Session

    Meeting will be held thru tele-conference:

    Please call Steven Jacobs at 860-763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

  • Planning Commission

    Planning Commission

    –
    October 14, 2021

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, October 14, 2021 – 7:00 PM

    Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

     CALL TO ORDER

    AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)

    PUBLIC HEARING:

    1. Application #429 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Rumore, 242 Billing Road, Somers.

     

    1. Application #430 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Daniel Fraro, 80 Wood Road, Somers.

    OLD BUSINESS:

    1. Discussion/possible decision – Application #429 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Rumore, 242 Billing Road, Somers.

    2. Application #430 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Daniel Fraro, 80 Wood Road, Somers.

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Application for a proposed Reconfiguration of land: David Worthington, 17 County Road, Somers.

    MINUTES APPROVAL: September 9, 2021

    ADJOURNMENT

  • Zoning Commission – Special Meeting

    Zoning Commission – Special Meeting

    –
    October 18, 2021

    ZONING COMMISSION

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Monday, October 18, 2021 6:00pm – Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    PUBLIC HEARING continued from October 4, 2021:

      1. #21-002: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.

    DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

      1. #21-002: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.

    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.

    Open Space and Trail Comm

    Open Space and Trail Comm

    –
    October 18, 2021

     

    Open Space and Trails Committee
    Meeting Agenda
    Monday, October 18th, 7:00 pm
    Town Hall, Auditorium
    I. Call to order
    II. Members present
    III. Audience
    IV. Approval of prior meeting minutes (09/20/2021)
    V. Correspondence
    VI. Old Business
    A. Girl Scout butterfly Meadow Update – Signs installed?
    B. Trails Brochure – we received another 1,000 in August
    C. Bald Mountain trail system marking
    D. Eagle Scout bench project is approved by the BOS
    E. Project Plan Review
    VII. New Business
    A. Grant opportunities?
    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for Connecticut’s Recreational Trails Program, which provides funding for projects that add to or enhance the state ’s 2,000 miles of multi-use trails and bike paths that connect cities to the outdoors, provide opportunities for green commuting and crisscross some of the state ‘s most picturesque terrain.
    The Connecticut Recreational Trails Program provides funding for projects that include the following uses: planning and design of trails; construction of new trails; maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails; access to trails by persons with disabilities; purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment; acquisition of land or easements for a trail, or for trail corridors; and operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection a s related to recreational trails.
    Applications for the current grant round will be accepted through November 1, 2021. Grant amounts vary and can pay up to 80% of eligible project costs. Visit www.ct.gov/deep/ctrectrails for details and applications. For further information contact: Laurie Giannotti, DEEP Recreational Trails & Greenways Program at (860) 424-3578.
    I. Opportunity to add agenda items
    II. Next Meeting – Monday, November 15th, 2021
    III. Adjournment

  • Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

    –
    October 20, 2021

     

    Housing Authority of the Town of Somers

    Meeting October 20, 2021 – 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 (REDI)
        • 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
      • Review of COVID-19 safety provisions and access to community spaces
      • Other
    5. New Business
      • Budgets for 2022
      • Other
    6. Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021
    7. Resident Questions/Concerns
    8. Adjournment
  • Pension Committee

    Pension Committee

    –
    October 21, 2021

    Board of Selectmen Special Mtg

    Board of Selectmen Special Mtg

    –
    October 21, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

     BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    October 21, 2021

    Immediately Following Special Town Meeting held at 6:00pm

    Live Streamed

    Town Hall Auditorium https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

      

    Call to Order

    Members Present

    Pledge of Allegiance

    “Executive Session, Pending Claims and Litigation FOIC 2021-295 Barile v Town of Somers, et al. Discussion with Town Attorney Re; Settlement Offer.”

    Vote to Hire Joanne Nichting for Library Director Position. Recommended by the Library Board.

     Schedule Public Hearing Date for Separation Benefits Fund Ordinance.

    Authorization of Scheduled

    Payments

    Adjournment

    Special Town Meeting

    Special Town Meeting

    –
    October 21, 2021

    Legal Notice

    Special Town Meeting

    Town of Somers

    Thursday, October 21, 2021

    Town Hall Auditorium

     

     

    A Special Town Meeting will be held at the Somers Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT, on Thursday, October 21, 2021 beginning at 6:00pm.

     

     

    1. Elect a Moderator

     

    1. To vote on an appropriation of $130,980 from the General Fund for Separation Payouts

     

    1. Adjournment

     

    Dated at Somers, CT this 14 day of October, 2021.

     

    Board of Selectmen

    C.G. “Bud” Knorr, Jr., First Selectman

    Timothy Potrikus

    Timothy Keeney

     

    Publication Date: Friday, October 15, 2021.

    WPCA – Special Meeting

    WPCA – Special Meeting

    –
    October 21, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    October 21, 2021

    6:30 pm

    Town Hall Conference Room

    1. WPCA Membership

    2. SOMERSVILLE WPCF – Pilot Project, Executive Session

    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81263593073?pwd=dU9vYnRNdlhLMkhjdUxsL2Y2SVBhdz09

    Meeting ID: 812 6359 3073

    Passcode: 433493

    1 646 558 8656 (New York)

    Please call Steven Jacobs at 860-763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

  • Board of Finance

    Board of Finance

    –
    October 26, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Lower Level Conference Room

     

     

     

    1. Call to Order
    2. Members Present
    3. BOE Update
    4. Selectmen Update
    5. CFO/ Finance Department Update
      1. Budget
      2. Bond
      3. FEMA, CRF, ARPA
      4. Audit
      5. Other
    6. Transfers & Appropriations
    7. Approval of Minutes
    • 9/28/2021 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
    1. Adjournment

     

     

     

     

     

    This meeting is also 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

     

  • Economic Development

    Economic Development

    –
    October 27, 2021

     

    Town of Somers
    Economic Development Commission
    Meeting Agenda
    Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    Meeting to be held at the Somers Town Hall.
    Agenda
    1. Call to Order
    2. Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
    3. Review of plan for EDC Membership and Succession Planning
    4. Review of EDC Business Directory
    5. Correspondence
    a. Facebook
    b. North Central Chamber of Commerce
    c. Small Business
    d. Town of Somers Connections
    6. Old Business
    a. 2021 Action Plan Review
    7. New Business
    8. Next Agenda
    9. Adjournment
    Next meeting: November24, 2021 – 6-7 p.m

 

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