Events in March 2021
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Zoning Commission Zoning Commission
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March 1, 2021Library Board Library Board
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March 1, 2021LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 – 6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
To receive zoom link, please email Jessica at jmmiller@biblio.org.
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. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Friends of the Library liaison report
7. Old Business
a. Staged reopening report
b. FY ’22 budget approval
8. New Business
a. Landscaping/Lawn mowing
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment -
Zoning Board of Appeals – Special Meeting Zoning Board of Appeals – Special Meeting
March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 – 7:00 P.M. – via Teleconference
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ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING continued from 2/18/2021:
- #20-008 Angela Koehler, et. al., c/o Attorney John Parks, 352 Billings Road, Somers, CT appealing decision of Zoning Enforcement Officer, dated July 3, 2020 regarding the Union Agricultural Society.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
#20-008 Angela Koehler, et. al., c/o Attorney John Parks, 352 Billings Road, Somers, CT
ADJOURNMENT
WPCA WPCA
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March 2, 2021WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – 3/2/2021 – 7:30 pm
Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. AdjournmentJoin Zoom Meeting
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Conservation Commission Conservation Commission
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March 3, 2021REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021
7:00 PM – VIRTUAL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE (ZOOM)AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING – Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct Driveway and
Repair Drainage, involving work within both Wetland and Upland Review Area. Roulier
Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier.III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct
Driveway and Repair Drainage, involving work within both Wetland and Upland Review
Area. Roulier Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier.2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #743: 80 Denison Road. Construction of
a house, septic system, well, and driveway in the upland review. Patsun Construction,
Inc.3. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #744: 233 Ninth District Road.
Construction of an in-ground pool in the upland review area. Juliano’s Pools.IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #745: 603 Hall Hill Road. Construction of Driveway in the Upland
Review Area, from Bridle Path Drive, associated with construction of a single family
House. R.A. McCullough Homes.2. Discussion: 18 Harvest Hill. Unpermitted tree clearing and proposed restoration.
V. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
VI. STAFF REPORT
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VIII. MINUTES APPROVAL: February 3, 2021
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Emergency Prep Advisory Council Emergency Prep Advisory Council
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March 4, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 4, 2021
8:00 AM
Virtual/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 7, 2021
6. Adjournmenthttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/805760005
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March 4, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 4, 2021
6:00pm
Live Streamed
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- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Long Term Recovery Committee Presentation
- FY 2022 Budget Review, Discussion and Possible Vote
- Approve Sale of Town Property at 750 Hall Hill and to send to Planning for 8-24 Referral
- IT Governance Committee proposal
- Minutes for Approval
- Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
- Adjournment
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Cultural Commission Cultural Commission
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March 8, 2021SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
March 8, 2021 – 7:00 p.m.
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1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of February 8, 2021 Regular Zoom Meeting Minutes – A. Levesque
b) Correspondence – A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report – A. Levesque
b) Bills for approval/pay – A. Levesque
4. Old Business
a. Need for Treasurer and Publicity Coordinator – A. Levesque
b. 2021 Scholarship Update – B. Hall
c. 2021 Sponsorship Campaign Update – D. Fraro and A. Murphy
d. 2021 Concert Series Discussion – A. Levesque
i) Updated list of 2021 Entertainers
ii) Update on 2021 Entertainer Contracts
iii) Food Trucks Update – D. Marti
iv) Publicity in newspaper and Local magazine
v) Publicity on-line and social media, incl. CT Patch and others?
vi) Items to purchase – new? or reuse yard signs w/ DG Graphics, additional handicapped parking signs, lawn signs, orange spray paint for social distancing. Any other items?
5. New Business
a. Discussion and vote on Student(s) Liaison to replace Giovanna Gioscia next school year – A. Levesque
b. Discussion and vote on next meeting’s location (Zoom, at Piedmont, hybrid, outdoors) – A. Levesque
c. Discussion on Art Show for this Fall – A. Levesque
d. This ‘n that – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment (next regular Zoom? meeting Monday, April 12, 2021) -
Brd of Assessment Appeals Brd of Assessment Appeals
N/A
March 9, 2021Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 9, 2021 6:00pm
- Call to order
- Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
- Decisions on appeals
- Adjournment
Senior Advisory Senior Advisory
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March 9, 2021Brd of Finance Spec Mtg Brd of Finance Spec Mtg
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March 9, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00pm
ZOOM Meeting
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1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. FY 2022 Budget Presentation and Discussion with BOE
4. Vote to accept as presented or modify
5. AdjournmentLong Term Recovery Long Term Recovery
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March 9, 2021Somers Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC)
Meeting Agenda
3.9.21(Revised)
7:00pm
Via Zoom
Allison Maynard is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Long Term Recovery Meeting
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcUzi6LoYX- Presentation by Dave McCaffrey regarding the Veteran’s Affairs response to the pandemic.
- Review Dr. Salva’s presentation to the Selectman’s meeting regarding mental health assessments for the town’s first responders.
- Discuss what further action that the committee would like to take on as it relates to further addressing unmet needs of the community when in crisis, along with long term recovery.
Next Meeting: April 13, 2021 7:00pm
Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals
March 9, 2021ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA
March 9, 2021 – 7:00 P.M. – via Teleconference
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Meeting ID: 898 8700 1148 Passcode: 417824
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING:
- #ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning side yard setback requirement of 25’ (twenty-five feet) to construct an addition 16’ (sixteen feet) from the side property line in the Residential A zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers, CT
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
MINUTES APPROVAL – February 9, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
N/A
March 10, 2021AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 6:30pm via Teleconference only
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Workshop: Discussion regarding draft of Zoning Regulations revision
Schedule date and time for continuation of 2/23/2021 public hearing
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.
Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee
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March 10, 20211. Call to order.
2. Members present.
Town of Somers
Cemetery Committee
Meeting agenda
ZOOM MEETING 6:30
WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2021
3. Correction and approval of the last meeting’s minutes.
4. Reports
a. Finance
b. Veteran Affairs Office
c. Sexton
d. Landscaper (question on protection of flat stones from trucks)
e. DPW representative (if needed)
5. Old Business
a. Ground level medallions in consideration by American Legion –
Guest Mr. Paul Martinello
b. Columbarium “plaza” report (DPW input)
6. New Business
a. Date for Spring Clean-up (prior to Easter, April 3rd), notifications to be made in print &
internet media.
b. Discussion of Landscaping contract for 2021-2023
Adjournment:
Date of the next meeting: May 12, 2021 6:30 Town Hall (or Zoom.
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CIP CIP
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March 11, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 11, 2021
7:00 pm
CANCELLED
Planning Commission Planning Commission
March 11, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS – PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 11, 2021
7:00 PM – TELECONFERENCETo join meeting and speak, dial # 1 646 558 8656
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CALL TO ORDER
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
NEW BUSINESS:
- Zoning Referral for Zoning Application #21-001: Mark and Karen Murdoch; application for a Text Amendment to the following sections of the Somers Zoning regulations; 241-4, 214-84, 214-87, and 214-98(B) to allow for Farm Winery and Vineyard/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
- CGS §8-24 Municipal Improvements. Referral from the Board of Selectmen for the sale of a 0.50 acre parcel of vacant land, known as 750 Hall Hill Road, Somers to Hillsdale College. Town Meeting and Public Hearing set for March 25, 2021 at 6:00pm.
- Lot Line Reconfiguration for Paul & Lisa Gladysz at #114 Hall Hill Road and T & J Properties of Somers, LLC at #145 Highland View Drive.
- Lot Line Reconfiguration for James & Nicole Stephenson at #35 & #47 HarvestHill Drive and Gregory & Andrea Strouth at #23 Harvest Hill Drive.
- Lot Line Reconfiguration for Arthur & Gail Karszes at #102 & #112 Scully Road and James & Dawn Karszes at #94 Scully Road.
- Proposed 2 Lot Subdivision #428 at #21 Eleanor Road, owned by Eleanor Road Business Center, #23 Eleanor Road, Somers, CT.
MINUTES APPROVAL: January 14, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
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Brd of Assessment Apeals Brd of Assessment Apeals
N/A
March 16, 2021Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 16, 2021 6:00pm
- Call to order
- Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
- Decisions on appeals
- Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals – Special Meeting Zoning Board of Appeals – Special Meeting
March 16, 2021SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA March 16, 2021 – 6:30 P.M. – via Teleconference
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING none
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
#20-008 Angela Koehler, et. al., c/o Attorney John Parks, 352 Billings Road, Somers, CT
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance Special Meeting Board of Finance Special Meeting
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March 16, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
AMENDED
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:00pm
ZOOM Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5761771211
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Change in BOF Chairmanship
- FY 2022 Budget Presentation and Discussion with BOS
- Selection of BOF member to serve on Treasurer reappointment panel
- Adjournment
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CIP Special Meeting CIP Special Meeting
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March 17, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
7:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5761771211
- Call to Order
- FY22 Capital Budget Request Package
- FY22 Capital Budget Approval for Board of Finance
- Adjournment
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Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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March 18, 2021 -
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
March 22, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, March 22, 2021 6:30pm via Teleconference only
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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
#20-015 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#20-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
#20-015 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#20-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
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.
Board of Finance Board of Finance
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March 22, 2021 -
Brd of Assessment Appeals Brd of Assessment Appeals
N/A
March 23, 2021Town of Somers Board of Assessment Appeals
Agenda-Regular Meeting
Tuesday March 23, 202t 6:00pm
- Call to order
- Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
- Decisions on appeals
- Adjournment
Housing Auth Special Mtg Housing Auth Special Mtg
N/A
March 23, 2021Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting March 23, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.
Special Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 949 7495 9064
Passcode: 450838
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order
- Attendance
- Discussion with individual residents
- 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
- Apartment Rental – Update
- Review discussions regarding PILOT on Phase II
- Management of Property (REDI)
- New Business
- Schedule of meetings for 2021
- COVID-19 safety provisions
- Resident Questions/Concerns
- Adjournment
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Board of Assessment Appeals Board of Assessment Appeals
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March 24, 2021- Call to order
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday March 24, 2oai1•
6:00pm
- Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2020 Regular Grand List
- Decisions on appeals
- Adjournment
Economic Development Economic Development
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March 24, 2021 -
Public Hearing Public Hearing
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March 25, 2021Legal Notice
TOWN OF SOMERS
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut to act on the following item:
- To discuss sale of 750 Hall Hill Road to Hillsdale College.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 11th day of March, 2021.
Board of Selectmen
C.G. Bud Knorr, Jr., First Selectman
Tim Potrikus, Selectman
Tim Keeney, Selectman
Publication Date: March 11, 2021
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March 25, 2021Legal Notice
TOWN OF SOMERS
Special Town Meeting
Immediately following the Public Hearing at 6:00pm
Notice is hereby given that a Special Town meeting will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 immediately following the Public Hearing at 6:00pm. via ZOOM, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut to act on the following items:
- To elect a moderator.
- To adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of 750 Hall Hill Road and authorizing the First Selectman to execute any documents necessary.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 11th day of March, 2021.
Board of Selectmen
C.G. Bud Knorr, Jr., First Selectman
Tim Potrikus, Selectman
Tim Keeney, Selectman
Publication Date: March 11, 2021
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Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
March 29, 2021Somers Zoning Commission – Special Meeting agenda March 29, 2021 – 6:30 PM
Town Hall Auditorium OR via Zoom Teleconference
- Application #20-015 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised Zoning Regulations.
- Application #20-016 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised zoning map.
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Said applications are on file in the Land Use Office of the Town of Somers, Somers Town Hall. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications received.
Board of Finance Special Meeting Board of Finance Special Meeting
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March 29, 2021TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Monday, March 29, 2021 at 7:00pm
Live Stream @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A
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- Call to Order
- Members Present
- FY 2022 Budget Discussion, Recommendations, and Decisions
- CIP FY 2022 Capital Budget Approval
- FY 2022 Draft Budget Flyer, Content Finalization and Approval
- Adjournment