Calendar

Events in October 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September 26, 2021
September 27, 2021
September 28, 2021(1 event)

Board of Finance

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September 28, 2021

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF FINANCE

REGULAR  MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:00pm

 

 

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. Members Present

 

  1. BOE Update

 

  1. Selectmen’s Update

 

  1. CFO Update

 

  1. CIP Update

 

  1. Fiscal Year 2021 End of Year Transfers

 

  1. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations
    1. Recreation Director
    2. Separation Payout

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. 6//28/2021 – Regular Board of Finance Meeting
    2. 7/27/2021 – Special Board of Financial Meeting

 

  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
September 29, 2021
September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
October 2, 2021
October 3, 2021
October 4, 2021(3 events)

Library Board

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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

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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

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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)
October 5, 2021(1 event)

WPCA

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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.
October 6, 2021(2 events)

IT Governance Committee

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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

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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
October 7, 2021(2 events)

Emergency Prep Advisory Council

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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

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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
October 8, 2021
October 9, 2021
October 10, 2021
October 11, 2021(2 events)

Columbus Day Offices Closed

N/A
October 11, 2021

Cultural Comm – Cancelled

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October 11, 2021

October 12, 2021(3 events)

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

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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

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October 12, 2021

Next regular meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021
October 13, 2021(1 event)

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.
October 14, 2021(1 event)

Planning Commission

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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
October 15, 2021
October 16, 2021
October 17, 2021
October 18, 2021(2 events)

Zoning Commission – Special Meeting

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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

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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
October 19, 2021
October 20, 2021(1 event)

Housing Authority

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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
October 21, 2021(4 events)

Pension Committee

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October 21, 2021

Board of Selectmen Special Mtg

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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

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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

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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.
October 22, 2021
October 23, 2021
October 24, 2021
October 25, 2021
October 26, 2021(1 event)

Board of Finance

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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

 
October 27, 2021(1 event)

Economic Development

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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
October 28, 2021
October 29, 2021
October 30, 2021
October 31, 2021
November 1, 2021(2 events)

Library Board

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November 1, 2021

 

LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, November 1, 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
8. New Business
a. 2022 Closed Dates
b. 2022 Meeting Dates
c. Holiday Staff Appreciation
d. Mileage Reimbursement Rate
e. Awe Computer Quote
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment

Zoning Commission – cancelled

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November 1, 2021

TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

**NOVEMBER 1, 2021 MEETING CANCELLED**

DUE TO ELECTION DAY / POLL PREPERATION

The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2021.

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

 

 
November 2, 2021
November 3, 2021(1 event)

Conservation Commission

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November 3, 2021

TOWN OF SOMERS

Conservation Commission

600 Main Street

REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021

7:00 PM TOWN HALL

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. OLD BUSINESS

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

2. Discussion/Possible Decision: 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.

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

III. NEW BUSINESS

1. Proposed 2021 Meeting Dates

IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

V. STAFF REPORT

VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: October 6, 2021

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
November 4, 2021(3 events)

Emergency Prep Advisory Coomm – Cancelled

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November 4, 2021

Board of Selectmen

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November 4, 2021

TOWN OF SOMERS

 BOARD OF SELECTMEN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, November 4, 2021

6:00pm

Town Hall
Selectmen’s Conference Room

Live Streamed

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

 AMENDED

Call to Order 

Members Present 

Pledge of Allegiance 

WPCA Member Discussion 

Resignations 

Finance – Accounting Associate Job Description and Salary range approval

 2022 Observance of Holidays

 DPW Requests

Request to fill two open seasonal plow operator positions.

Request from Eagle Scout candidate Patrick Connors to install an outdoor bench in front of the Library. The Library Board approved, and the Public Works Department is in favor of this project.

Request from Debra Romano to join the Open Space and Trail Committee, which has one unfilled seat. Debra attended the last OSTC meeting and met the other members. The OSTC is in favor of adding Debra to the committee.

Request from Somers Little League for Town Hall field improvements. Somers Little League will fully fund the attached improvements. Both the Recreation Departments and Public Works Departments are in favor of them.

Request for lighting upgrades at the Fire and Public Works Departments. These improvements are through the Small Business Advantage program. Somers has successfully used this program in the past.

Scheduled Payments

 Public Comments

 Minutes for Approval

  • 9/16/2021 Regular Minutes
  • 10/7/2021 Regular Minutes
  • 10/21/2021 Special Minutes

 Adjournment

 

Zoning Commission – Special Meeting


November 4, 2021

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

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

CALL TO ORDER

NEW BUSINESS:

    1. #21-003: Driving Range 349 Main Street LLC, Sonny’s Place, 349 Main Street application for a modification of existing Special Use permit to include a new 18-hole miniature golf course and bumper boats pursuant to Section 3.2E(2) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, in the A1 zone.

CORRESPONDENCE/OTHER:

    1. 2022 meeting schedule
    2. Staff report – status of Eastman Special Use permit/project

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 4, 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.
November 5, 2021
November 6, 2021

 

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