Events in December 2022
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Emergency Prep Advisory Council Emergency Prep Advisory Council
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December 1, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, December 1st, 2022
8:00 AM
Fire Station
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Old Business
- Sanitarian
- Social Services
- Police
- Fire
- DPW
- Schools
- New Business
- CERT Report
- General Discussion
- Approval of Minutes: October 6th, 2022
- Adjournment
Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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December 1, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, December 1, 2022 6:00pm
Town Hall Auditorium
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured
- CALL TO ORDER:
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- PUBLIC COMMENT:
- Public Comment:
- PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN
- CONSENT AGENDA
- Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
- Appointment of Beth Frechette as an Alternate Member of the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/24.
- Appointment of Ray Wolters as a full member to the Economic Development Commission with a term expiring 12/22/23 to fill the vacancy of Beth Frechette.
- Appointment of Shane Manning as an Alternate on the Zoning Commission with a Term expiring 12/22/23.
- OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
- FINANCE
- Transfers/Appropriations
- CFO Finance Report/Updates
- Presentation of Scheduled Payments
- UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- PENDING BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- Local Traffic Authority Request – Request to close Battle Street during the 2022 Holiday Festival. Todd Rolland
- Discussion and Possible Action – Resolution for Spring Splash 2023. Todd Rolland
- Discussion and Possible Action on Winter Storm Closing Procedure for Town Facilities. Todd Rolland
- Discussion and Possible Action on Recommendation of Cemetery Committee Charges. Brian Wissinger
- Discussion and Possible Action on Salary Increases for Elected Officials. Tim Keeney
- Discussion and Possible Action on Amendments to the Town Pension Plan. Michael Marinaccio
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of Minutes of November 17, 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 November 17, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
- ADJOURNMENT
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Somers Public Library Somers Public Library
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December 5, 2022Zoning Commission Zoning Commission
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December 5, 2022 -
WPCA WPCA
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December 6, 2022REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
12-6-22
7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
Minutes (11/1/22 Regular Meeting Minutes)
WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson
Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade
Project Funding
WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balances
Correspondence/Audience Participation
Bills/Transfers – Appropriation/ Budget Transfer Request 2022
Adjournment
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Conservation Commission Conservation Commission
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December 7, 2022REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
OLD Business
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #779: 41 Wood Road. Construction of gravel driveway in the Upland Review Area, associated with new house. Adam Van Wingerden
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #782/Violation: 47 Horseshoe Lane. Construction of pool house in the Upland Review Area without permits. Tom Ringwalt.
NEW Business
Application #783: 278 George Wood Road. 1-lot Subdivision, with driveway construction and fill within Wetland and Upland Review Area. Brandon Eastwood.
Proposed 2023 Meeting Dates
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
Journal Inquirer bill for November public notice $55.09
MINUTES APPROVAL: November 2, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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Planning Commission- Cancelled Planning Commission- Cancelled
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December 8, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS – PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
December 8, 2022 – 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room
600 Main Street, Somers, CT- CALL TO ORDER
- NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION/REFERRAL TO ZONING COMMISSION ON:
Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main street in Somers to allow 2 additional apartments for a total of 3 apartments and 3 commercial offices per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-6.7 Adaptive Re-Use; in the A-1 Residential Zone.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 14, 2022
- ADJOURNMENT
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Veterans Coffee House Veterans Coffee House
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December 10, 2022 -
Education Board of Education Board of
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December 12, 2022Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, December 12, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 060711. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the November 28, 2022 Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the November 28, 2022 draft minutes.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Report
Mrs. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the BOE on the monthly budget.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of December 12, 2022
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of December 12, 2022.
2. Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Appointment
The Board to consent to the appointment of Shannin Burns as Executive Administrative Assistant
to the Superintendent effective January 1, 2023.
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Warning of Two New SHS Texts: “Twelve Angry Men” by Reginald Rose and “Dune” by
Frank Herbert
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed.
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education will enter into Executive Session to discuss a collective bargaining proposal
and invite Dr. Paul Gagliarducci into Executive Session.
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Sr. Advisory Committee Sr. Advisory Committee
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December 13, 2022Senior Advisory Committee Meeting
12/13/22
The Regular meeting of the Senior Advisory Committee scheduled for December 13, 2022 at 1:30pm has been cancelled.
B.O.E.- Planning/Finance B.O.E.- Planning/Finance
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December 13, 2022S 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, Chair
Agenda
Committee: Planning/Finance
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: 12/13/22
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Place: Central Office Conference Room
1. Continue discussions on the 2023-24 budget.Planning Commission Special meeting Planning Commission Special meeting
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December 13, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS – PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
December 13, 2022 – 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room
600 Main Street, Somers, CTCALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION/REFERRAL TO ZONING COMMISSION ON:
Application #22-005 for 531 Somers, LLC, 531 Main Street, Somers seeking a Special Use Permit for Adaptive Re-Use of property located at 531 Main street in Somers to allow 2 additional apartments for a total of 3 apartments and 3 commercial offices per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-6.7 Adaptive Re-Use; in the A-1 Residential Zone.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION:
Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 871 Main Street.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 14, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals
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December 13, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 7:00 P.M., Town Hall Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ZBA22-009 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision/enforce Cease and Desist Order regarding lighting, and regulations regarding Campgrounds, storage container and screening of loading areas.
- ZBA22-010 – Somers Mountain Properties LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer dated October 31, 2022 regarding parking and lighting.
- ZBA22-011 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision that a special event held on November 17, 2022 was allowed under Special Use permit from 2000.
- PUBLIC HEARING cont’d:
- ZBA22-006 – 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.
- ZBA22-007 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision regarding tents, canopies, and/or awnings.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:
- ZBA#22-006 Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers
- ZBA22-007 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 15, 2022
- ADJOURNMENT
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Youth Services Advisory Board Youth Services Advisory Board
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December 14, 2022Youth 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.
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Board of Selectmen -
Blood Drive Blood Drive
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December 20, 2022Blood Drive
Town Hall – Auditorium 12:00 – 5:00
Board of Finance Board of Finance
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December 20, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00pm
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Audit Presentation – Report/Results (Mike VanDeventer, Mahoney Sabol)
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) FY 2022
- Federal Single Audit FY 2022
- State Single Audit FY 2022
- BOE Update
- Selectmen’s Update
- CFO/Finance Department Update
- FY 2023-24 Budget Outlook
- CIP Committee Appointment
- Transfers
- Approval of Minutes
- 11/10/22 Special Joint BOF/BOS 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.
Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A
Recreation Commission Recreation Commission
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December 20, 2022 -
Housing Authority Housing Authority
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December 21, 2022Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting December 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
- Review Financial Condition
- Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
- Apartment Rental – Update
- Other
- Management of Property (REDI)
- New Business
- Meeting schedule for 2023
- Other
- Resident Questions/Concerns
- Adjournment
EDC EDC
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December 21, 2022Town of Somers EDC
Meeting Agenda – December 21 – 6-7 pmSomers 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
- New Business
- 2023 Planning
- Leadership Transition
- Review of 2022 Projects
- Next Agenda
- Adjournment
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Christmas Day Offices Closed Christmas Day Offices Closed
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December 26, 2022