Calendar

Events in May 2022

  • Somers Public Library

    Somers Public Library

    –
    May 2, 2022

    LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
    MONDAY, May 2, 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
    SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 2 VISION BLVD. – BOARD ROOM

    AGENDA:

    1. First Audience to Citizens
    2. Approval of minutes
    3. Correspondence
    4. Treasurer’s Reports
    5. Financial Business
    a. Review of invoices (non-materials)
    b. Year-to-date financial report
    6. Committees
    7. Old Business
    a. Sonitrol security system update
    • Approve costs to correct panic buttons
    8. New Business
    a. Remove bark mulch and plant grass in courtyard?
    b. Request to revise bylaws re: meeting dates – Gene Grayson
    9. Director’s Report
    10. Second Audience to Citizens
    11. Adjournment

    Zoning Commission

    Zoning Commission

    –
    May 2, 2022

    Recreation Commission

    Recreation Commission

    –
    May 2, 2022

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Meeting Agenda
    May 2nd, 2022
    7:00 PM
    Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

    CANCELED

     

  • Budget Annual Town Meeting 7pm

    Budget Annual Town Meeting 7pm

    –
    May 3, 2022

    Legal Notice

    Town of Somers

    Annual Town Meeting

    Tuesday, May 3, 2022

    7:00pm

     

    Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.

    1. To elect a moderator

     

    1. Consider the annual budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of $36,830,186.

     

    1. To set the date, time and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question adopting the annual budget as proposed, selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.

     

    Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 20th day of April 2022

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    Timothy Keeney, First Selectman

    Bill Meier, Selectman

    Bob Schmidt, Selectman

     

    Publication Date: April 26, 2022

    WPCA – Cancelled

    WPCA – Cancelled

    –
    May 3, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    NOTICE

    May 3, 2022, Regular Meeting Cancelled.

    Next regular meeting will be held June 7, 2022 at 7p.m.

    Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank
    you.

  • Conservation Commission

    Conservation Commission

    –
    May 4, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    Conservation Commission

    600 Main Street

    REGULAR MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022

    7:00 PM TOWN HALL

    AGENDA

    I. CALL TO ORDER

    II. OLD BUSINESS

    1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #769: 16 Mason Lane. Construction of in-ground pool within Upland Review Area. Christopher Colin Darling.

    III. NEW BUSINESS

    1. Application #770: 44 Broadway Road. Construction new house and driveway within Upland Review Area and Wetland. KRL Builders Inc.

    2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #771: Ninth District Road (5 parcels behind 391 Ninth District). Clear-Cutting in Upland Review Area to expand cropland, using existing stream crossing. Stephen Sobaski.

    3. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #772: 520 Hall Hill Road. Construction of barns within Upland Review Area. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.

    IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

    V. STAFF REPORT

    VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

    VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: April 6, 2022

    VIII. ADJOURNMENT

  • Emergency Prep Advisory Council

    Emergency Prep Advisory Council

    –
    May 5, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

    MEETING AGENDA

     

    Thursday, May 5th, 2022

    CANCELED  

     

     

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    –
    May 5, 2022

    TOWN OFSOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    May 5, 2022

    5:00pm

    Town Hall Lower Level Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED

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    A.)         CALL TO ORDER:

    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

    B.)         PUBLIC COMMENT:

    1. Public Comment:

    C.)          FINANCE REPORT

          1.Transfers/Amendments

    1. CFO Finance Report/Updates
    2. Presentation and approval of scheduled payments

     

    D.)         PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

     

    E.)          NEW BUSINESS

    1. Discussion and Potential action on Ordinance Banning the Sale and Cultivation of Cannabis

     

    F.)          APPROVAL OF MINUTES

     

    Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from April 28, 2022 and  that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    G.)         ADJOURNMENT

    Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled

    Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled

    –
    May 5, 2022

  • Cultural Commission

    Cultural Commission

    –
    May 9, 2022

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
    May 9, 2022 -7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

    1. Pledge and Call To Order
    2. Secretary’s Report -P. Bachetti
    a. Approval of April 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes -P. Bachetti
    b. Correspondence -P. Bachetti
    3. Treasurer’s Report
    a. Financial Accounts Report -E. Friedman
    b. Bills for Approval/Pay -E. Friedman
    4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
    5. Old Business
    a. Update: 2022 outdoor concert series -A. Levesque
    i. Improving acoustics in “Peanut Gallery”
    ii. Parking -CERT available -Senior Center Handicapped parking only? -additional parking areas, more yard signs, handout
    listing of all parking areas w/ designated name to better ID as well as on website
    b. Update: 2022 Sponsor Campaign -A. Murphy
    c. Update: 20th Annual 2022 Photography Show & Opening Reception -P. Bachetti
    d. Update: Mission Statement -all members (voting, honorary and
    volunteer) discuss final revision to proposed Mission Statement, voting members ready to vote and move to next step of sending to Selectmen for final approval?
    e. Photo sitting (Lockbox or hidden boxed key on lanyard)
    f. Update: sec T-shirts
    g. Update: EDC (Economic Develop. Comm. w/ local restaurants @ concerts)
    6. New Business
    a. Movie Nights on The Green -A. Levesque

    Adjournment -next reg. mtg. June 13, 2022. No July/Aug mtg per bylaws

    Education Board of

    Education Board of

    –
    May 9, 2022

    May 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM – Somers Board of Education Meeting.

    Agenda
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
    3.1. CABE LEADERSHIP AWARDS
    3.2. The Board to meet the New Assistant Principal for 2022-23 Mabelle B. Avery Middle School.
    4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    4.1. Approval of Amended Board Minutes of 3/28/22
    4.2. Approval of Draft Minutes of 4/25/22
    5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    6. CONSENT AGENDA
    6.1. Warrant of May 9, 2022
    Attachments: (1)
    6.2. Resignations at end of this school year.
    7. NEW BUSINESS
    7.1. 1st Warning on new textbooks
    Attachments: (1)
    7.2. 1st warning on new course proposal
    7.3. Food Service Presentation
    8. OLD BUSINESS
    9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    9.2. Superintendent’s Update
    10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    10.1. Curriculum
    10.2. Policy Committee
    10.3. Planning Committee
    10.4. Salary & Negotiations Committee
    11. CREC UPDATE
    12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
    13. ADJOURNMENT
    WPCA – Special Meeting

    WPCA – Special Meeting

    –
    May 9, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    5-9-22

    7:00 pm

    Town Hall Meeting Room

    I. Minutes (4/5/22 Regular Meeting)

    II. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade

    Project Funding

    III. WPCF Plant Upgrade : Weston & Sampson

    IV. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget

    V. Correspondence/Audience Participation

    VI. Bills/Transfers

    VII. Adjournment

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  • Budget Referrendum Vote

    Budget Referrendum Vote

    N/A
    May 10, 2022

    Sr. Advisory Committee

    Sr. Advisory Committee

    –
    May 10, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS

    May 10, 2022 @ 1:30pm

    619 Main Street

    1. Call to Order
    2. Approval of 3/8/22 minutes
    3.  Audience
    4. Correspondence
    5. Old Business
    6. New Business
      1. Social Services update
      2. Senior Center update
        1. Returned emailed or US mailed monthly Senior Center Newsletters
        2. Senior Center Policy and Procedure Manual
        3. Community Center
        4. Senior Center Personnel Updates

    7. Committee Updates

    8. Adjournment

    Zoning Board of Appeals

    Zoning Board of Appeals

    –
    May 10, 2022

    ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

    AGENDA

    Tuesday, May 10, 2022 – 7:00 P.M.

    CALL TO ORDER

    ROLL CALL

    NEW BUSINESS

    PUBLIC HEARING:

    1. #ZBA22-005 Austin Bessette, 124 South Road, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-6.3A of the Somers Code concerning Horses and Ponies, structure setback requirement of 100’ (one hundred feet) from all property lines for buildings housing horses, to install a 12’x20’ horse barn 65’ (sixty-five feet) from the northern and southern side property lines in the A-1 Residential Zone.

    PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:

    1. #ZBA22-005 Austin Bessette, 124 South Road, Somers.

    CORRESPONDENCE: NONE

     

    1. MINUTES APPROVAL – February 8, 2022 and April 12, 2022

     

    1. ADJOURNMENT
    Board of Finance Special Meeting

    Board of Finance Special Meeting

    –
    May 10, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    TUESDAY, May 10 2022

    Approximately 8:10 PM

     

    Immediately following the Poll Closing

    and the Announcement of Referendum Results

     

    Town Hall Auditorium

     

     

     

    1. Call to Order
    2. Members Present
    3. Review Referendum Results
    4. Set a Mill Rate for Fiscal Year 2023

    5. Adjournment

  • Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

    –
    May 11, 2022

    Somers Cemetery Agenda
    May 11, 2022
    Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM

    1. CaII to order
    2. Members present
    3. Vote to approve January (reviewed in March) and March minutes
    4. Committee Reports

    . a. Finance -Brian Wissinger

    b. Sexton -Jay D’ Aleo -see new pricing list
    c. Landscaping-John Guzie -New West crabgrass removal & re-seeding

    d. America Legion -if needed
    e. Veteran’s Office -if needed
    f. DPW -if needed (email comments acceptable)

    5. Old Business –
    A. Shrub removal, Old. West (Howard/ Champion) report needed.
    B. Report on Socha plot resolution (buy back)
    C. Continue discussion of possible buy back policy. List suggestions.
    D. Electrical outlet near flag pole -report.

    6. New Business –
    A. Updated pricing from Jay D’ Aleo (through business office) to include private small columbarium(s).
    B. Discussion of purchase of one “Dog Waste Station” through DPW to try and remediate the messes left by dogs brought to Center Cemetery by owners even though it is against the rules. Cost per: $257.77.
    C. Consider hiring gravestone restorer to continue work last planned about 4 years ago.
    D. List considerations for July 13th meeting.

    Adjournment:

  • Planning Commission – Cancelled

    Planning Commission – Cancelled

    –
    May 12, 2022

    ******MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM******Meeting will be rescheduled

     

    MEETING AGENDA

    May 12, 2022 – 6:30 PM

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

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS:

    Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.

    Zoning referral: application #22-001 Sarah Papale, 72 Billings Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use permit to operate a commercial dog kennel for the boarding of up to 4 dogs, per section 214-3.3C (4) (a) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, in the A-1 Residential Zone.

    DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

    Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.

    Zoning referral: application #22-001 Sarah Papale, 72 Billings Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use permit to operate a commercial dog kennel for the boarding of up to 4 dogs, per section 214-3.3C (4) (a) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, in the A-1 Residential Zone.

    MINUTES APPROVAL: April 14, 2022

    ADJOURNMENT

  • Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

    –
    May 18, 2022

     Housing Authority of the Town of Somers

    Meeting

    May 18, 2022 – 1:00 p.m.

    71 Battle Street

    Meeting Cancellation

     

     

    The meeting scheduled for May 18, 2022, is cancelled

  • Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5:30 pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5:30 pm

    –
    May 19, 2022

    TOWN OFSOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    May 19, 2022

    5:30pm

    Town Hall Lower Level Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED

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

     

    A.)         CALL TO ORDER:

    1. Pledge of Allegiance

     

    1. Roll Call

     

    B.)         FIRST SELECTMAN COMMENTS

     Presentation and Approval of scheduled payments

    Public Comments

    Distribution of ARPA Grant Checks

     

    C.)         ADJOURNMENT

    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

    –
    May 19, 2022

    A.)         CALL TO ORDER:

    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

     

    B.)         PUBLIC COMMENT:

    1. Public Comment:

    C.).        EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE

     

    D.)         PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

     

    E.)          CONSENT AGENDA

    1. Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations

     

    F.)          OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

     

    G.)         FINANCE

    1.Transfers/Appropriations

    1. CFO Finance Report/Updates
    2. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to Sign the Auditing      Engagement Letter with Mahoney & Sabol
    3. End Year Budget Projections

     

    H.)         UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

     

    I.)           PENDING BUSINESS

    1. Update on Trespassing Ordinance and Ordinance to Prohibit Marijuana and Alcohol Use on Town Property- Kim Littig

     

    J.)          NEW BUSINESS

    1. Discussion and Possible Action on Staffing Requests

    1a. Recommendation to Hire Dan Parisi as the new Land Use Director

    1b. Recommendation to Hire Donna Richardson as the new Senior Center Supervisor

     

    1. Discussion and Possible Approval of the Recreation and Leisure Coordinator Position Description

     

    1. Discussion and Possible Action on Fire Department Request to Promote Firefighter Ray Stovall to Lieutenant Due to the Retirement of Robert Wheeler.

     

    1. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to Sign the Human Resource Services Engagement Letter with Kathy Lamkin of HR2U,Inc.

    K.)         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from April 28,   2022 and   that minutes of said meeting be approved.

    Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2022 Special Public Hearing Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.   The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from April 28,   2022 and  that minutes of said meeting be approved.

    Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from May 5, 2022 and  that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    L.)          ADJOURNMENT

    Planning Commission Special Meeting

    Planning Commission Special Meeting


    May 19, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS – PLANNING COMMISSION

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA May 19, 2022 – 6:30 PM

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

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.

     

    1. Zoning referral: application #22-001 Sarah Papale, 72 Billings Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use permit to operate a commercial dog kennel for the boarding of up to 4 dogs, per section 214-3.3C (4) (a) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, in the A-1 Residential Zone.

    DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

    1. Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.

     

    1. Zoning referral: application #22-001 Sarah Papale, 72 Billings Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use permit to operate a commercial dog kennel for the boarding of up to 4 dogs, per section 214-3.3C (4) (a) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, in the A-1 Residential Zone.

    MINUTES APPROVAL: April 14, 2022

    ADJOURNMENT

    Board of Selectmen Public Hearing 7pm

    Board of Selectmen Public Hearing 7pm

    –
    May 19, 2022

    Town of Somers

    Special Board of Selectmen

    Public Hearing Agenda

    May 19, 2022

    7:00 pm

    Somers Town Hall Auditorium

    MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED

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     Call to Order

     

    1. Open Public Hearing – To amend the Fee Ordinance Section 114, to add Article 5 Health Department fee schedule and Article 6 Public Works fee schedule.

     

    1. Adjournment

     

    Legal Notice

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

     The Somers Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following:

     

    1. To amend the Fee Ordinance Section 114, to add Article 5 Health Department fee schedule and Article 6 Public Works fee schedule.

     

    A copy of the full ordinance can be found in the Town Clerks office. or click here for full Ordinance At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications received.

    Dated at Somers, Connecticut this Wednesday, May 4, 2022

     

    Board of Selectmen

    Tim Keeney, First Selectmen

    To be published: May 6, 2022

     

     

  • BOE- Salary & Neg Meeting

    BOE- Salary & Neg Meeting

    –
    May 23, 2022

    CANCELED

    Education Board of

    Education Board of

    –
    May 23, 2022

  • Board of Finance

    Board of Finance

    –
    May 24, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room

    Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm

     

    1. Call to Order

     

    1. Members Present

     

    1. BOE Update

     

    1. Selectmen’s Update

     

    1. CFO’s Update

     

    1. FY 2022 Annual Audit – Auditor Appointment
    2. Auditor Engagement Letter
    3. FY 2022 Budget Status and Year End Projections
    4. Review and Possible Action on Draft Financial Policies
    5. Appropriations

     

    1. Approval of Minutes
      • 04/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
      • 05/10/22 Special BOF Meeting Minutes

     

    1. Other Business

     

    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

    WPCA – Special Meeting

    WPCA – Special Meeting


    May 24, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    5-24-22

    7:00 pm

    Town Hall Auditorium

    I. Minutes (5/9/22 Regular Meeting)

    II. Director of Public Works – Todd Roland

    III. Executive Session

    IV. WPCF Plant Upgrade : Weston & Sampson

    V. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding

    VI. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget

    VII. Correspondence/Audience Participation

    VIII. Bills/Transfers

    IX. Adjournment

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  • EDC

    EDC

    –
    May 25, 2022

    Town of Somers Economic Development Commission

    Meeting Agenda

    Wednesday, May – 25 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

    Somers Town Hall, Somers CT

     

    CANCELED

     

    Agenda:

     

    1. Call to Order

     

    1. Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes

     

    1. Correspondence
      1. Facebook
      2. North Central Chamber of Commerce
      3. Town of Somers Connections

     

    1. Old Business
      1. Review of Town of Somers – Small Business Grant Process
      2. NCCC Ribbon Cutting and Spring Events (Meetings)
      3. Somers Cultural Commission Partnership

     

     

    1. New Business
      1. Plan to roll out EDC Online Business Directory
      2. Summer project plan
      3. EDC Meeting Time

     

    1. Next Agenda

     

    1. Adjournment

     

     

     

  • Veterans Coffee House

    Veterans Coffee House

    –
    May 28, 2022

  • Memorial Day Offices Closed

    Memorial Day Offices Closed

    N/A
    May 30, 2022

 

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