Calendar

Events in November 2021

  • Library Board

    Library Board

    –
    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

    Zoning Commission – cancelled

    –
    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.

     

     

  • Conservation Commission

    Conservation Commission

    –
    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

  • Emergency Prep Advisory Coomm – Cancelled

    Emergency Prep Advisory Coomm – Cancelled

    –
    November 4, 2021

    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    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

    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.

  • Cultural Commission

    Cultural Commission

    –
    November 8, 2021

     

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
    November 8, 2021 – 7:00 p.m.
    At Piedmont Hall
    1. Call to order and Pledge 7 p.m.
    2. Secretary’s Report
    a. Approval of October 4, 2021 Special 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
    c. Change in Treasurer position – A. Levesque
    4. Old Business
    a. Art Show Update – N. Connell
    b. Fall Concert Series Update – A. Levesque
    c. Letter to the Editor – A. Levesque
    d. Historical Update – C. Rusinowski
    e. Jan – April, 2022 Piedmont Coffeehouse Update and Subcommittee for Coffeehouse Protocol – A. Levesque
    f. Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
    5. New Business
    a. Summer Family Movies – G. Genece
    b. Discussion and Vote on two 2022 concert dates (Mother’s Day Spring Concert Opening Date and Four Town Fair weekend) – A. Levesque
    c. December 3, 2021 Holiday Event – A. Levesque
    6. Adjournment (next regular meeting Monday, January 10, 2022 @ 7 pm per by-laws)

  • Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

    Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled

    N/A
    November 9, 2021

    **NOVEMBER 9, 2021 MEETING CANCELLED**

     The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 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

    –
    November 9, 2021

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS

    NOVEMBER 9, 2021

    Kibbe Fuller

     

    1. Call to Order
    2. Approval of 10/12/21 minutes
    • Audience
    1. Correspondence
    2. Old business
    3. New business
      1. Social service updates
      2. Senior center updates
    • Committee updates
    • Adjournment
    Long Term Recovery-Cancelled

    Long Term Recovery-Cancelled

    –
    November 9, 2021

    WPCA

    WPCA

    –
    November 9, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    11/9/21

    7:30 pm

    Town Hall Meeting Room

    I. Minutes (10/5/21, 10/13/21, 10/21/21)

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

    III. Correspondence/Audience Participation

    IV. Bills/Transfers

    V. Adjournment

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

  • Board of Selectmen Public Hearing

    Board of Selectmen Public Hearing

    N/A
    November 10, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

     

     

    The Somers Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, to receive public comments on the following:

     

    1. Ordinance for Separation Benefits Fund. This ordinance will establish the rules on contributions, custody, and use of money from the fund. A copy of the full ordinance can be found at Town Hall.

     

    A copy of the full ordinance can be found at Town Hall. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications received.

     

    Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 2nd day of November, 2021

     

    Board of Selectmen

     

    Bud Knorr, First Selectman

    To be published: Friday, November 5th, 2021

     

     

     

    Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

    –
    November 10, 2021

     

     

     

     

     

    1. Call to order:

    Somers Cemetery Committee Agenda November 10, 2021

    Town Hall Lower level 6:30

     

     

    1. Members present:

     

    1. Vote to approve July minutes as reviewed in

    Review September minutes. Motion to correct if needed. Vote to approve.

     

    1. Committee reports:
      1. Finance (Brian Wissinger)

     

    1. Sexton (Jay Dteo)

     

    1. Landscaping (John Guzie) – fall clean up review

     

    1. American Legion (Paul Martinello)

     

    1. Veteran’s Office (David MCCaffrey)

     

    1. DPW (Todd Rolland – if needed)
    1. Old Business:
      1. Discuss how we’d consider having the rest of Center Cemetery mapped out by the original site architect. Considerations: veteran’s sites, family plots, section set aside for our Jewish friends, additional columbarium(s), single flat stone section, double/ triple plots, Consideration of list of wishes for G&W to work from.

     

    1. New Business:
      1. Report from Chair- 1. request to have dead shrubs removed in Old West (Champion). Contact with family member re: small headstone knocked of base in Center Cemetery (daughter will take care of it).

     

    Considerations for January meeting: Adjournment:

  • Open Space and Trail Comm

    Open Space and Trail Comm

    –
    November 15, 2021

     

    Open Space and Trails Committee
    Meeting Agenda
    Monday, November 15th, 7:00 pm
    Town Hall, Auditorium
    I. Call to order
    II. Members present
    III. Audience
    IV. Approval of prior meeting minutes (10/18/2021)
    V. Correspondence
    VI. Old Business
    A. Girl Scout butterfly Meadow Update – Signs installed?
    B. Project Plan Review
    VII. New Business
    A. Welcome new member Debra Romano
    B. 2022 Meeting Schedule
    I. Opportunity to add agenda items
    II. Next Meeting – Monday, April 18th, 2022
    III. Adjournment

  • Board of Finance Special Meeting

    Board of Finance Special Meeting

    –
    November 16, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room

    Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7:00pm

     

     

    1. Call to Order

     

    1. Members Present

     

    1. Elect a Chairman and a Clerk

     

    1. Appoint a committee to interview potential candidates to fill any vacancy left on the BOF after the election and to also appoint new members to the CIP Committee

     

    1. BOE Update

     

    1. Selectmen’s Update

     

    1. CFO Update

     

    1. CIP Update

     

    1. Approve and adopt the Calendar of 2022 BOF Regular Meeting Schedule

     

    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

  • Brd of Selectmen Public Hearing

    Brd of Selectmen Public Hearing

    N/A
    November 17, 2021

    Town of Somers
    Special Board of Selectmen
    Public Hearing
    November 17, 2021
    Somers Town Hall Auditorium
    6:00 pm
    1. Call to Order
    2. Open Public Hearing – Ordinance for Separation Benefits Fund
    3. Adjournment

    Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

    –
    November 17, 2021

     

    Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
    Meeting November 17, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.
    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. Review of COVID-19 safety provisions and access to community spaces
    4.3. Other
    5. New Business
    5.1. Budgets for 2022
    5.2. Meeting schedule for 2022
    5.3. Other
    6. Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021
    7. Resident Questions/Concerns
    8. Adjournment

  • Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    November 18, 2021

    • CALL TO ORDER:
      1. Pledge of Allegiance
      2. Roll Call
    • PUBLIC COMMENT:
      1. Discussion and possible action on the creation of rules for public comment to Board of Selectman.
      2. Public Comment
      3. Public Communications

    C.). EXECUTIVE SESSION:        

    NONE ANTICIPATED

     C.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

    1. Informational items

    D.) CONSENT AGENDA

    1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS:

    E.)  OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

     F.)  FINANCE REPORT

    1. Report and Update from the Chief Financial Officer
    2. CIP Committee Update / Discussion
    3. Transfers/Amendments
    4. Presentation and approval of appropriations
    5. Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
    6. Discussion and possible action on creation of a budget calendar and budget guidance for Town Departments for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
    7. Approval of IT Governance Committee Recommendations

    G.)     POLICE DEPT BODY CAMERA PRESENTATION

    1. Discussion and possible action on approving recommended Vendor

    H.)         UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS         

    1. Update from WPCA Commission, Steve Jacobs or Steve Getman
    2. Other Board and Commission Updates

    I.)          PENDING BUSINESS

    1. Discussion and possible action on Health Department staffing
    2. Discussion and possible action on State FOI Commission training for Boards and Commissions.

     J.)          NEW BUSINESS

    1. Appointment of Second Selectman
    2. Discussion of Board Priorities for 2021-2023 term.
    3. Discussion and possible action on personnel handbook revisions.
    4. Discussion and possible action on creation of a budget calendar and budget guidance for Town Departments for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget.
    5. Discussion and possible action on setting a date for a special meeting and executive session to discuss pending litigation against the Town of Somers.
    6. Discussion and possible action on setting the Board of Selectman meeting schedule for 2022.
    7. Discussion and possible action on severance payouts to Town Employees.
    8. Discussion and possible action on Town staffing and reorganization.
    9. Action on designation by the Board of Selectman for purposes of processing FOI requests.
    10. Establishment of AD HOC Committee for Town Sanitarian Replacement and Land Use Support

    K.)         INTRODUCTION OR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES

     

    1. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON SEPARATION BENEFITS FUND ORDINANCE

     L.)          APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    1. Approval of minutes of November 4, 2021 regular meeting of the Board of Selectman.
      1. The Board of Selectman waives the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting from November 4, 2021 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    1. Approval of minutes of the November 17, 2021 public hearing of the Board of Selectman.
      1. The Board of Selectman waives the reading of the minutes of the public hearing from November 17, 2021 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

    M.)       ATTACHMENTS

    1. Monthly Department Reports to Board of Selectman

    N.)        ADJOURNMENT

     

    CIP – CANCELLED

    CIP – CANCELLED

    –
    November 18, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    CIP COMMITTEE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

     

    Thursday, November 18, 2021

    7:00 pm

     

     

     

     

    CANCELLED

    Planning Commission

    Planning Commission

    –
    November 18, 2021

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, November 18, 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)

    NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Zoning referral, 349 Main Street LLC, Sonny’s Place, proposed modification to Special Use permit for additional mini-golf course and bumper boats.

    2022 MEETING SCHEDULE APPROVAL – Discuss proposed new meeting start time of 6:30pm.

    MINUTES APPROVAL: October 14, 2021

    ADJOURNMENT

  • Zoning Commission – Special Meeting

    Zoning Commission – Special Meeting


    November 22, 2021

    TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Monday, November 22, 2021 6:00pm – Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    PUBLIC HEARING continued from October 18, 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.

  • Brd of Finance – Cancelled

    Brd of Finance – Cancelled

    –
    November 23, 2021

  • Economic Development

    Economic Development

    –
    November 24, 2021

     

    Town of Somers
    Economic Development Commission
    Meeting Agenda
    Wednesday, November 24 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    Meeting to be held via Zoom
    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82409998563?pwd=QVpSN0NXUFRjVmFkbmxsazhTQVY3dz09 Meeting ID: 824 0999 8563 Passcode: 473101 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82409998563#,,,,*473101# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,82409998563#,,,,*473101# US (Chicago)
    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 – Special Meeting to be scheduled
    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

  • Thanksgiving Offices Closed

    Thanksgiving Offices Closed

    N/A
    November 25, 2021

  • WPCA Special Meeting

    WPCA Special Meeting

    –
    November 30, 2021

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    November 30, 2021

    7:00 pm Tele – Conference Meeting

    1. SOMERSVILLE WPCF – Facility up-grade

    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389703288?pwd=bXNLZWk0Q2lXbWp5bTFaL2pQZFcxdz09

    Meeting ID: 843 8970 3288 Passcode: 704115

    Call in: 1 646 558 8656 (New York)

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

 

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