Selectman’s Update on COVID-19 – Questions and Discussion
EMD/Fire Chief Update as it relates to COVID -19
Set a Time on May 5th For a Special Board of Selectmen Meeting
Adjournment
Brd of Assessment Appeals
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 29, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday April 29, 2020 3:00 pm
(Rescheduled from Tuesday, March 17, 2020)
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1. Appeals
2. Adjournment
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30April 30, 2020
1May 1, 2020
2May 2, 2020
3May 3, 2020
4May 4, 2020●●(4 events)
Library Board-Cancelled
6:30 am – 7:30 am May 4, 2020
Economic Dev Comm
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm May 4, 2020
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Monday May 4, 2020 – 6:00pm – virtual meeting open to the public, to join the meeting: Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2867425969?pwd=U1B2OUd3aDRiR2pramJBY1B2Ym1HQT09
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1. Call to Order, Welcome to new commissioner
2. Review and Approval of Minutes from February and March
3. Correspondence
4. Continued discussion of Worthington Pond Winery application
5. Old Business
a. NCCCC – Community Connections Web Presentation
b. Business Community projects – on hold
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 4, 2020
MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020 ~ 6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE
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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
#20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
WITHDRAWN #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
WITHDRAWN #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
#20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT.
NEW BUSINESS:
#20-006: The Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and E. Windsor, Inc., 56 Egypt Road, Somers. Special Use Permit application in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses to allow agricultural events/shows, public and private events, car shows, fairs, festivals in the Industrial zone.
#20-007: Anthony Miarecki, 211 Wrights Brook Drive Somers. Special Use Permit application for Home Occupation in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-39 Home Occupation and 214-98C(16) permitted in the Residential A-1 zone to allow the sale of licensed fire arms.
#20-008: Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers. Renewal of Special Use permit for Flea Markets and Festivals in accordance with Zoning Regulations section 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses in the Residential A-1 zone.
Authorize the Board of Finance to adopt the budget and set the mill rate.
Adjournment
WPCA
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 5, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
MEETING AGENDA
5/5/20
7:15 pm
Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
I. Public Hearing: Somersville WPCF and Maple ridge Comm. System 2020-21 O&M Budgets
II. Minutes
III. Somersville WPCF, 2020-21 O&M Budget
IV. Maple Ridge Community System, 2020-21 O&M Budget
V. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project
VI. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VII. Bills/Transfers
VIII. Adjournment
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6May 6, 2020●(1 event)
Conservation Commission - Cancelled
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 6, 2020
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for May 6, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 3, 2020.
7May 7, 2020●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Adv
8:00 am – 9:00 am May 7, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 7, 2020
8:00 AM
Fire Station (Virtual Meeting)
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: April 2, 2020
6. Adjournment
Consideration of current advantages of bonding and or Restructuring debt due to the current borrowing rates.
Consider creating a COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee to:
Meet urgent needs
Accelerate recovery
Expedite coordination
After action report
Discuss a proposal from Kevin Reilly who will make available7 acres of his property on 9TH District Road for a community Garden: plots of 25’ X 25’ for Town family use.
#19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
#19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
#19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
#19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
TOWN OF SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:00 PM - TELECONFERENCE
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
III. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Commission Referral for the Union Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and East Windsor, Inc., 56 Field Road, Somers. Special Use permit application in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses to allow agricultural events/shows, public and private events, car shows, fairs, festivals with the sale of alcohol in an Industrial Zone. 2. Zoning Commission Referral for Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers. Renewal of Special Use permit for Flea Markets and Festivals in accordance with Zoning Regulations section 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses in a Residential Zone.
IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Annual Meeting Continuance - Review of By-Laws
V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020
VII. ADJOURNMENT
15May 15, 2020
16May 16, 2020
17May 17, 2020●(1 event)
Somers Historical Museum
1:00 am – 3:00 pm May 17, 2020
18May 18, 2020●●(3 events)
Zoning Commission - Special Meeting
6:30 pm May 18, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE
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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
#20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance - CANCELLED
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 18, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
Virtual Meeting
CANCELLED
OSTC
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 18, 2020
Meeting Cancelled
19May 19, 2020
20May 20, 2020●(1 event)
Housing Authority
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 20, 2020
21May 21, 2020●●(2 events)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 4pm
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 21, 2020
Call to order
Members Present
COVID-19 Updates as it Relates to Somers
Continued Discussion to Form a Committee to investigate and report on the Local pandemic response.
Selectman’s Update COVID-19
First Responders Appreciation Proclamation
Local Traffic Authority – 2020 Senior Class Parade on May 30th at 10:00am
Veterans Affairs Update – David McCaffrey
Recreation Update
Boards and Commissions - Resignations
Authorization for FY21 Lease Package
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Adjournment
Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm May 21, 2020
22May 22, 2020
23May 23, 2020
24May 24, 2020
25May 25, 2020●●(2 events)
Library Closed
N/A May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Closed
N/A May 25, 2020
26May 26, 2020●(1 event)
Brd of Education
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 26, 2020
27May 27, 2020
28May 28, 2020
29May 29, 2020
30May 30, 2020
31May 31, 2020
1June 1, 2020●●(4 events)
Library Board
6:30 am – 7:30 am June 1, 2020
LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, June 1, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
(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. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Building Maintenance Committee
b. Friends of the Library liaison report
c. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
7. Old Business
a. Endowment Fund
8. New Business
a. Phased Reopening plans review
b. Pandemic policies adjustment
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Economic Dev Comm
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm June 1, 2020
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Monday June 1, 2020 – 6:00pm – virtual meeting open to the public, to join the meeting:
Zoning – discussion of pending zoning issues in relation to local economic growth
Old Business
NCCCC – Community Connections
Business Community projects
Directory
Fall 2020 projects, ideas, goals, projections
New Business
Adjournment
Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 1, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
REVISED MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE
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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
#20-006: The Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and E. Windsor, Inc., 56 Egypt Road, Somers. Special Use Permit application in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses to allow agricultural events/shows, public and private events, car shows, fairs, festivals in the Industrial zone.
#20-008: Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers. Renewal of Special Use permit for Flea Markets and Festivals in accordance with Zoning Regulations section 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses in the Residential A-1 zone.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
#20-006: The Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and E. Windsor, Inc., 56 Egypt Road, Somers.
#20-008: Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers.
Discussion only: #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
STAFF REPORT
MINUTES APPROVAL: May 4, 2020 and May 11, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Recreation Comm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 1, 2020
2June 2, 2020●(1 event)
WPCA
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm June 2, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA 6/2/20 7:30 pm Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
3June 3, 2020●(1 event)
Conservation Commission - Cancelled
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 3, 2020
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for June 3, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 1, 2020.
4June 4, 2020●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Adv
8:00 am – 9:00 am June 4, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 4, 2020
8:00 AM
Fire Station (Virtual Meeting)
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: May 7, 2020
6. Adjournment