Events in August 2022
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WPCA WPCA
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August 2, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
8-2-22
7:00 pm
Town Hall Auditorium
Agenda
Public Hearing Sewer User Rate
- Call to Order – Reading of Public Hearing
- Public Hearing – Sewer User Rates for 2023
- Close Public Hearing
Agenda
Minutes (7/12/22 Regular Meeting, 7/26/22 Special Meeting)
WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson
Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade
Project Funding
WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting, Fees and Rate Increases
Correspondence/Audience Participation
Bills/Transfers
Adjournment
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Blood Drive Blood Drive
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August 3, 2022Conservation Commission – Cancelled Conservation Commission – Cancelled
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August 3, 2022The regular meeting for August 3, 2022 is cancelled.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022.
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Emergency Prep Advisory Council Emergency Prep Advisory Council
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August 4, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 4th, 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: July 7th, 2022
- Adjournment
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm
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August 4, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
August 4, 2022
5:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Executive Session – Strategy and Negotiations Regarding the Stafford EMS Contract
- Adjournment
Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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August 4, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 4, 2022 6:00pm
Town Hall Lower Level 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
- OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
- FINANCE
- Fire Transfers/Appropriations
- CFO Finance Update
- Presentation of Scheduled Payments
- UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion and Possible Action on Recreation and Leisure Staffing Recommendation to Hire Kevin Wood for the Grant Funded Full Time Recreation Coordinator Position at $40,000. Maureen Parsell
- Discussion and Possible Action on WPCA Staffing Recommendation to Hire Adam Bajoris as the Part Time 10 hours a week WPCF Maintainer Position at $23.25/Hr. Daniel Parisi
- Discussion and Possible Action on Trespass Ordinance
The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on July 21, 2022 at 7:00pm to take public comment on the Trespass Ordinance
motion to adopt the Trespass Ordinance to be effective 15 days after publication, the publication will be in summary form, Second
- Discussion and Possible Action on Alcoholic and Cannabis on Town Property
The Board of Selectmen held a Public Hearing on July 21, 2022 immediately following the Trespass Ordinance Public Hearing to take public comment on Prohibiting Alcoholic Beverages and cannabis Products on Town Property.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance Prohibiting Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Products on Town Property and to be effective 15 days after publication, the publication will be in summary form, second
- Discussion and Possible Action on Woodcrest Tax Abatement. Michael Marinaccio
- Discussion and Possible Action on a Tax Exemption for a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Wheelchair Accessible Van – Owner Diane Lopes.
- Discussion and Possible Action on a Request to Sell Town two Town Vehicles the Excess International, 4900 2001 Plow/Sander and the Excess GMC, K3500, 2007 Pickup truck. Todd Rolland
- Discussion and Possible Action on a Request to Apply for a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) Grant Application for Funding for Pleasant View Drive Drainage/Reconstruction Project in the Amount of $296,200 and Authorize the First Selectmen to Sign All Associated Documents. Todd Rolland
- Exploring Solar Production Opportunities on the Old Landfill at the Recycling Center. Todd Rolland
I.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of Minutes of July 21, 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 July 21, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
J.) ADJOURNMENT
Special Board of Selectmen Town Meeting at 7pm Special Board of Selectmen Town Meeting at 7pm
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August 4, 2022Legal Notice Special Town Meeting
Town of Somers Thursday, August 4, 2022
7:00 PM
Town Hall Auditorium
A Special Town Meeting will be held at the Somers Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT on Thursday, August 4, 2022 beginning at 7:00 pm.
- Elect a Moderator
- To vote on an appropriation of $718,235 from the General Fund to fund Architect and Engineering Studies for the Board of Education HVAC and Town Community Center
- Adjournment
Dated at Somers, CT this 28th day of January.
Board of Selectmen
Tim Keeney, First Selectman William Meier, Selectman Robert Schmidt, Selectman
Publication Date: Friday, July 29, 2022
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Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
August 8, 2022SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday August 8, 2022 6:00pm – Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
- 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.
- 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 6, 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.
Board Of Education- Special Meeting Board Of Education- Special Meeting
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August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM – Somers Board of Education Meeting.
Agenda 1. CALL TO ORDER2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES3.1. Draft Minutes of the June 27, 2022 Board of Education MeetingAttachments: (1)4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS5. CONSENT AGENDA5.1. Warrant of July 18, 2022Attachments: (1)5.2. Warrant of July 25, 2022Attachments: (1)5.3. Warrant of August 8, 2022Attachments: (1)5.4. Resignation of SHS Tech Teacher5.5. Resignation of SES Reading Tutor6. NEW BUSINESS6.1. Approval of Donation from Booster ClubAttachments: (1)7. OLD BUSINESS7.1. Renew Motion to Adopt the Teachers Evaluation Flexibility Plan for the 2022-2023 School YearAttachments: (2)8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS9. COMMITTEE REPORTS9.1. Curriculum9.2. Policy9.3. Planning9.4. Salary & Negotiations10. CREC UPDATE11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS12. ADJOURNMENTRecreation Commission Recreation Commission
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August 8, 2022SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
August 8th, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Conference Room
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 3/7/2022
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Fall Sports
• Community Center
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – Monday, September 12th
XI. Adjournment -
Zoning Board of Appeals- CANCELED Zoning Board of Appeals- CANCELED
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August 9, 2022 -
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm
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August 11, 2022BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
August 11, 2022
5:00PM
Selectmen’s Conference Room
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Anticipated Executive Session for the purpose of discussing security strategy and deployment of security personnel as well as confidential records of law enforcement agencies regarding the same.
- Adjournment
Planning Commission Planning Commission
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August 11, 2022MEETING AGENDA – August 11, 2022 – 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room
600 Main Street, Somers, CTI. CALL TO ORDER
II. NEW BUSINESS
1. Zoning referral – 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.
2. Zoning referral – 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.
III. DISCUSSION/DECISION
1. Zoning referral – Application #22-004: Sarah Papale, 72 Billings Road, Somers.
2. Zoning referral – Application #22-003: Ed Langhof and Karen Cosker, 156 Watchaug Road, Somers.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 14, 2022
V. ADJOURNMENT
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Aya Po Adv Committee Aya Po Adv Committee
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August 16, 2022 -
Housing Authority Housing Authority
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August 17, 2022 -
Board of Selectmen Cancelled Board of Selectmen Cancelled
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August 18, 2022 -
Education Board of Education Board of
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August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM – Somers Board of Education Meeting.
Agenda 1. CALL TO ORDER2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES3.1. Draft Minutes of Board of Education Meeting on August 8, 2022.Attachments: (1)
4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS5. CONSENT AGENDA5.1. Warrant of August 22, 2022Attachments: (1)
5.2. Staff changes6. NEW BUSINESS6.1. Superintendent Search6.2. 1st Warning of 2022-2023 Somers Public Schools Organization ChartAttachments: (1)
7. OLD BUSINESS8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS8.1. Superintendent UpdatesAttachments: (1)
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS9.1. Curriculum9.2. Policy9.3. Planning9.4. Salary & Negotiations10. CREC UPDATE11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS12. ADJOURNMENT -
Zoning Board of Appeals – Special meeting Zoning Board of Appeals – Special meeting
August 23, 2022ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
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
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance Special Meeting Board of Finance Special Meeting
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August 23, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:00pm
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- BOE Teacher’s CBA Negotiations Letter – Discussion & Any Action
- Board of Finance Vacancy Interviews
- Executive Session – Candidate Interview – (7:10 – 7:40)
- Executive Session – Candidate Interview (7:45 – 8:15)
- Executive Session: Discussion of Candidates
- Recommendation & Action to Appoint Candidate to Fill Vacant Seat
- Approval of Minutes
- 07/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Draft Financial Policies
- 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
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Special BOS Meeting 6pm Special BOS Meeting 6pm
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August 25, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
August 25, 2022
6:00 pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
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
- FINANCE
- CFO Finance Update
- Presentation of Scheduled Payments
- NEW BUSINESS
- Discussion and Action on Senior Center Staffing Recommendations for 2- part time Senior Dial A Ride bus drivers, Pat Perry and Scott Sfreddo and 1 per diem Dial A Ride bus driver, Renee Mullett all with an hourly rate of $18. Presenter is Donna Richardson, Senior Center Supervisor
F.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of Minutes of August 4, 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 August 4, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
- Approval of Minutes of August 4, 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 August 4, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
- Approval of Minutes of August 11, 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 August 11, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
G.) ADJOURNMENT
- CALL TO ORDER:
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Veterans Coffee House, Saturday August 27, 8:30-11 am, Auditorium Veterans Coffee House, Saturday August 27, 8:30-11 am, Auditorium
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August 27, 2022This months special guest is Vietnam Vet and best selling author Arthur Vinick Jr.
Roast Master’s Red-Eye Reveille’ – Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Coffeehouse, Somers, CT
FREE Veterans’ Coffeehouse – Beverages, Dunkin Donuts, Guest Speakers, Camaraderie.
For more information, contact the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in Somers, CT, email: Veterans@SomersCT.gov or 860-272-4207.
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Aya Po Advisory- Special Meeting Aya Po Advisory- Special Meeting
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August 31, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
AYA PO ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 6:00 PM
Aya Po1. 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. AdjournmentEDC EDC
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August 31, 2022Town 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
- Review of 2022 Projects
- New Business
- 2023 Membership
- December Activities
- December Planning Session
- Next Agenda
- Adjournment