TOWN OF SOMERS AYA PO ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 6:00 PM Aya Po
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Audience
4. Approval of August 16, 2022 minutes
5. Park Walk
6. Open Discussion;
a) Security issues,
a. Review and comment on a rough draft of report
b) Potential Park usage
a. Consideration of survey concerning community interest in swimming
b. Buildings and intended size/usage.
7. Correspondence
8. Next Meeting- Tuesday, September 20, 2022
9. Adjournment
EDC
– August 31, 2022
Town of Somers EDC
Meeting Agenda -November 30 – 6-7 pm
Somers Town Hall, Somers CT
Agenda:
Call to Order
Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
Correspondence
Old Business
Review of 2022 Projects
Roll out EDC Online Business Directory
Small business Saturday
2023 Schedule
New Business
2023 Membership
December Activities
December Planning Session
Next Agenda
Adjournment
1September 1, 2022●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Advisory Council
– September 1, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
8:00 AM
Fire Station
CANCELED
Call to Order
Members Present
Old Business
Sanitarian
Social Services
Police
Fire
DPW
Schools
New Business
CERT Report
General Discussion
Approval of Minutes: August 4th, 2022
Adjournment
Board of Selectmen
– September 1, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 1, 2022 6:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
Discussion and Possible Action on Well and Irrigation System for Town Hall Baseball Fields – Presenter Director of Public Works Todd Rolland
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of July 28, 2022 Special 5:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special 5:00 pm Meeting from July 28, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of August 25, 2022 Special 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special 6:00 Meeting from August 25, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
2September 2, 2022
3September 3, 2022
4September 4, 2022
5September 5, 2022●(1 event)
Labor Day Offices Closed
N/A September 5, 2022
6September 6, 2022●(1 event)
Zoning Commission
– September 6, 2022
7September 7, 2022●●(2 events)
Assessment Appeals
– September 7, 2022
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday September 7, 2022
6:00 pm
Lower Level Conference Room Town Hall
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
Call to order
Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2021 Regular Motor Vehicle Grand List
Decisions on appeals
Adjournment
Conservation Commission
– September 7, 2022
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
OLD Business
Pending Claims and Litigation – Hangdog Lane, LLC v. Town of Somers Conservation Commission, Et Al. Docket Number TTD-CV21-6022780S.
Discussion/Possible Decision #775: 56 Egypt Road (Four-Town Fair). Fill in previously constructed mud bog within Upland Review Area. Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Ellington, East Windsor, Enfield.\
NEW Business
Modification of Application #752: 11 Tumble Brook Circle. Construction of an in-ground pool in the Upland Review Area. Modification requested to construct retaining wall and utilize additional fill. David Springer.
Application #776: 225 Stafford Road. Construction of new house within Upland Review Area. Martin Green.
Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #777: 520 Hall Hill Road. Construction of tobacco barn within Upland Review Area. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.
Discussion: Regulation of withdrawals of water from waterbodies.
Violation: 732 Hall Hill Road. Filling of a man-made pond without a permit. Hillsdale College.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
MINUTES APPROVAL: June 1, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
8September 8, 2022●(1 event)
Planning Commission – Cancelled
– September 8, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
***SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED***
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2022
Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Department (860)763-8218.
9September 9, 2022
10September 10, 2022
11September 11, 2022
12September 12, 2022●●(4 events)
BOE Curriculum Meeting
– September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM – BOE Curriculum Meeting
Agenda
1. Agenda
1. Updates on curriculum systemwide
2. Other
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. ADJOURNMENT
Somers Public Library
– September 12, 2022
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, September 12, 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
a. Bank accounts discussion
b. Director to complete with Treasurer’s approval
5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date financial report
6. Committees
a. Friends of Library liaison report – Jack Kertenis
b. By-law Committee – Shirley Warner and Andy Phillips
7. Old Business
a. School release effect on library parking lot
8. New Business
a. Executive Session – Personnel issue
b. Name tags for staff
c. Library website redesign/instruction
d. Notary on staff
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
7. Old Business
a. School release effect on library parking lot
8. New Business
a. Executive Session – Personnel issue
b. Name tags for staff
c. Library website redesign/instruction
d. Notary on staff
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Education Board of
– September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM – Somers Board of Education Meeting.
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Agenda September 12th, 2022 7:00 PM Kibbe Fuller Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 8/8/2022
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Fall Sports
• 2023 Proposed Meeting Dates
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – 2023 Meeting Dates TBA
XI. Adjournment
13September 13, 2022●●(4 events)
Sr. Advisory Committee
– September 13, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
September 13, 2022 @ 1:30pm
619 Main Street
Call to Order
2. Approval of 6/13/22 minutes
3. Audience
4. Correspondence
5. Old Business
6. New Business
Secretary-vacancy
Social Services
Energy Assistance
Outreach program with NCAAA
Programming updates
Municipal Agent for the Elderly
Senior Center
Staffing update
Program update
Survey Results
Senior Health & Fitness Day – October 26, 2022
7. Committee Updates
8. Adjournment
Cultural Commission
– September 13, 2022
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 13, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call To Order
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of May 9, 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
b. Update: 29th Annual Art Opening Reception & Show – N. Connell
c. Update: Mission Statement – A. Levesque
d. New Lockbox thanks to D. Fraro and D. Marti – easy to do, pls. learn before leaving tonight, thank you – A. Levesque
e. Update: SCC T-shirts – A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. Movie Nights on Green – A. Levesque
b. Michelle Pellissier and Lee Pinney – A. Levesque
c. Second Annual Holiday Fest in December – A. Levesque
d. 2023 Piedmont Coffeehouse- A. Levesque
e. Calendar for 2023 Outdoor Concert Series – A. Levesque
f. Upgrade of entertainer fees/Community Organizations as Sponsors – A. Levesque
g. Need for 2 more SCC members
7. Adjournment – next regular meeting, October 10, 2022.
WPCA Regular Meeting
– September 13, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
9-13-22
7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
Minutes (8/2/22 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Minutes)
WPCF Plant Upgrade : Weston & Sampson
Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade
Project Funding
WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting, Fees and Rate Increases
Meeting ID: 845 0008 5186
Passcode: 738503
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Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled
September 13, 2022
**SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED**
Meeting cancelled at the request of the applicant to postpone the public hearing, to be continued at the next regular meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – 7:00 P.M., Town Hall Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING:
ZBA#22-006 Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding sale/service of food by Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, Worthington Winery, 359 Mountain Road, Somers.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:
ZBA#22-006 Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 23, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
AT THIS MEETING ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE LAND USE OFFICE #860-763-8220.
14September 14, 2022●●(2 events)
Youth Services Advisory Board
– September 14, 2022
Youth Services Advisory Committee Meeting
12/14/22
The Regular meeting of the Youth Services Advisory Committee scheduled for December 14, 2022 at 4:30pm has been cancelled.
Cemetery Committee
– September 14, 2022
SOMERS CEMETERY COMMITTEE AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM
1. Call to order:
2. Members present:
3. Review, correct if needed and vote to approve July’s minutes.
4. Committee Reports:
A. Finance -Brian Wissinger
B. Sexton – Jay D’ Aleo
C. Landscaping- John Guzie
D. American Legion – Paul Martinello (if needed)
E. Veteran’s Office -David Mccaffrey (if needed)
F. DPW-Todd Rolland (if needed)
5. Old Business
A. Report on completion of repairs to grave stones – North Cemetery (photos provided P. Loftus)
6. New Business
A. Discussion of a grave site in New West that has had a memorial garden created with a concrete bench and many multiple other items that do not conform to the written and published rules. Determination of notification of the family and a date for items to be permanently removed at their expense. (Photos provided by P. Loftus)
B. Discussion of second grave site in New West with a flat marker bordered by a short
fence. Determination of notification of the family and a date for items to be permanently
removed at their expense. (Photos provided by P. Loftus)
C. Discussion of major clean up of multiple non-conforming sites. Removal of borders, fences, bird houses & feeders, hanging ornaments, statuary and decorations that may cause
injury, or harm to cleaning crew or visitors. Items that may be causing delay of landscaping
work.
D. Beginning of review of published regulations in order to make any changes as
needed. This should be at least a bi- annual project as practices in the industry change.
E. Discussion of CIMS (not Simms as written in July minutes) software.(Free online demo requested by P. Loftus) Company is one of many who offer custom program to cloud based
track cemetery management. Request input from David Morgan as a consultant.
Economic Development – Presentation of online Business Directory and Update on Small Business Saturday – Beth Frechette, Chairman of Economic Development
PENDING BUSINESS
Fire Transfers
NEW BUSINESS
Accept Resignation from Christopher Rutola, FF/MT – John Roache
Discussion and Possible Action on Fire Watch Rate Increase from $50 to $65 an hour –John Roache
Discussion and Possible Action Approval on New Job Description for The Substance Use Prevention Coordinator – Allison Maynard
Discussion and Possible Approval on the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Somers and the Somers Little League Association and to Authorize the First Selectman to sign the Agreement – Kim LaFleur
Human Resources Consultant Progress Report – Kim LaFleur
Local Traffic Authority Approval – The Great Escape Road Race – Todd Rolland
Request to Plant a Commemorative Tree Celebrating the Somers Women’s Club 100th Anniversary in front of the Historical Museum– Todd Rolland
Community Center Update – Todd Rolland
Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Financial Policies – Michael Marinaccio
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of September 1, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from September 1, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
16September 16, 2022
17September 17, 2022
18September 18, 2022
19September 19, 2022●●(2 events)
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
September 19, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 19, 2022 6:30pm
Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
Application #22-003: Ed Langhof and Karen Cosker, 156 Watchaug Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use permit to install an Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace, per section 214-6.13 of the Somers Zoning Regulations, in the A-1 Residential Zone.
Application #22-004: 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
Application #22-003: Ed Langhof and Karen Cosker, 156 Watchaug Road, Somers.
Application #22-004: Sarah Papale, 72 Billings Road, Somers.
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING:
Attorney Parks; discussion of 531 Main Street, Somers, CT, and adaptive re-use under section 214-6.7 of the Zoning Regulation.
STAFF REPORT:
Zoning Violations
Zoning Complaints – Worthington Vineyard & Winery
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 8, 2022
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 Trails
– September 19, 2022
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting
Agenda
Monday, September 19th, 7:00 pm
Town Hall, Auditorium
Call to order
Members present
Audience
Approval of prior meeting minutes (06/20/2022)
Correspondence
Old Business
Jack Logan Eagle Scout Aya-Po blue trail benches completion and donation to the Open Space Fund of $137.48.
DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources about stocking Hurds Lake
Project Plan Review
New Business
Opportunity to add agenda items
Next Meeting – October, 17th, 2022
Adjournment
20September 20, 2022●(1 event)
Aya Po Adv Committee
– September 20, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
AYA PO ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 7:00 PM
Town Hall, Lower Conference Room
Call to Order
Members Present
Audience
Approval of August 31, 2022 minutes
Open Discussion;
Final report for charge one to the Board of Selectmen
Resolve charges 2 and 3
Correspondence
Next Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Adjournment
21September 21, 2022●(1 event)
Housing Authority
– September 21, 2022
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting September 21, 2022 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
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
1. Approve Minutes of May 17, 2022
2. Review:
• 5113.2 Elementary and Secondary — Attendance
• 4113.2 Minimum free duty lunch
• 9325.2 Time, Place, Notification of Meeting
3. Next meeting: TBD
BOE-Planning/Finance
– September 26, 2022
S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071 (860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748 Somers Board of Education Anne Kirkpatrick, Madam Chairman Agenda Committee: Planning/Finance Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: September 26, 2022
Time Started: 6:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Budget Meeting Calendar
Education Board of
– September 26, 2022
Somers Board of Education Meeting. Monday, September 26, 2022 7:00 PM Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Teacher of the Year
The Board of Education will recognize Laura Bittner, 2023 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Margot
Martello, Principal of Mabelle B. Avery Middle School, will introduce her to the BOE.
2. ParaEducator of the Year
The Board of Education will recognize Barbara Anderson, ParaEducator of the Year. Mrs. Melissa
Mucci, Principal of Somers Elementary School will introduce her to the BOE.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 12, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the September 12, 2022 draft minutes.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of September 26, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of September 26, 2022.
2. Resignations
The Board to consent to the resignations of:
• Cheryl Gustafson, SHS Assistant Principal, effective 10/21/22
• Matt Rafala, SHS ParaEducator, effective 9/15/22
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
Marissa Marks to discuss AD Hoc Retreat Committee.
11. CREC UPDATE
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion and possible action concerning proposed collective bargaining agreement between the Somers Board of Education and the Somers Education Association covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The Board to invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci and Mrs. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services.
2. Discussion of employment of non-union personnel. The Board to invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci.
14. ADJOURNMENT
27September 27, 2022●(1 event)
Board of Finance
– September 27, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
BOE Update
Selectmen’s Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
2020 GO Bond Status & Future Bonding Update
CIP Update and Recommendations
America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Status Report
FY2022 End of Year Transfers
Approval of Minutes
07/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
08/23/22 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
Other Business
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.