Events in August 2022

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July 31, 2022
August 1, 2022
August 2, 2022(1 event)

WPCA

WPCA

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August 2, 2022

TOWN 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

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  • Public Hearing – Sewer User Rates for 2023

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  • Close Public Hearing   

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    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

    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-840-4194 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
    August 3, 2022(2 events)

    Blood Drive

    Blood Drive

    N/A
    August 3, 2022

    Conservation Commission - Cancelled

    Conservation Commission - Cancelled

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    August 3, 2022

    The regular meeting for August 3, 2022 is cancelled.

    The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022.
    August 4, 2022(4 events)

    Emergency Prep Advisory Council

    Emergency Prep Advisory Council

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    August 4, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

    MEETING AGENDA

     

    Thursday, August 4th, 2022

    8:00 AM

    Fire Station

     

     

     

  • Call to Order

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  • Members Present

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  • Old Business

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  • Sanitarian
  • Social Services
  • Police
  • Fire
  • DPW
  • Schools

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  • New Business

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  • CERT Report

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  • General Discussion

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  • Approval of Minutes: July 7th, 2022

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  • Adjournment

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    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm

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    August 4, 2022

    TOWN 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, 2022

    TOWN 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

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    • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Discussion and Possible Action on a Tax Exemption for a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Wheelchair Accessible Van – Owner Diane Lopes.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Exploring Solar Production Opportunities on the Old Landfill at the Recycling Center. Todd Rolland

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    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, 2022

    Legal 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

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  • 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

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    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

     
    August 5, 2022
    August 6, 2022
    August 7, 2022
    August 8, 2022(3 events)

    Zoning Commission - Special Meeting

    Zoning Commission - Special Meeting


    August 8, 2022

    SPECIAL 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.

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  • 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, 2022

    August 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Somers Board of Education Meeting.
    Agenda
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    3.1. Draft Minutes of the June 27, 2022 Board of Education Meeting
    4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    5. CONSENT AGENDA
    5.1. Warrant of July 18, 2022
    Attachments: (1)
    5.2. Warrant of July 25, 2022
    Attachments: (1)
    5.3. Warrant of August 8, 2022
    Attachments: (1)
    5.4. Resignation of SHS Tech Teacher
    5.5. Resignation of SES Reading Tutor
    6. NEW BUSINESS
    6.1. Approval of Donation from Booster Club
    Attachments: (1)
    7. OLD BUSINESS
    7.1. Renew Motion to Adopt the Teachers Evaluation Flexibility Plan for the 2022-2023 School Year
    8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    9.1. Curriculum
    9.2. Policy
    9.3. Planning
    9.4. Salary & Negotiations
    10. CREC UPDATE
    11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
    12. ADJOURNMENT

    Recreation Commission

    Recreation Commission

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    August 8, 2022

    SOMERS 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
    August 9, 2022(1 event)

    Zoning Board of Appeals- CANCELED

    Zoning Board of Appeals- CANCELED

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    August 9, 2022

    August 10, 2022
    August 11, 2022(2 events)

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm

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    August 11, 2022

    BOARD 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, 2022

    MEETING AGENDA - August 11, 2022 - 6:30 PM

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

    I.                    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

     
    August 12, 2022
    August 13, 2022
    August 14, 2022
    August 15, 2022
    August 16, 2022(1 event)

    Aya Po Adv Committee

    Aya Po Adv Committee

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    August 16, 2022

    August 17, 2022(1 event)

    Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

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    August 17, 2022

    August 18, 2022(1 event)

    Board of Selectmen Cancelled

    Board of Selectmen Cancelled

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    August 18, 2022

    August 19, 2022
    August 20, 2022
    August 21, 2022
    August 22, 2022(1 event)

    Education Board of

    Education Board of

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    August 22, 2022

    August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Somers Board of Education Meeting.
    Agenda
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    3.1. Draft Minutes of Board of Education Meeting on August 8, 2022.
    4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    5. CONSENT AGENDA
    5.1. Warrant of August 22, 2022

    Attachments: (1)
    5.2. Staff changes
    6. NEW BUSINESS
    6.1. Superintendent Search
    6.2. 1st Warning of 2022-2023 Somers Public Schools Organization Chart

    Attachments: (1)
    7. OLD BUSINESS
    8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    8.1. Superintendent Updates
    9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    9.1. Curriculum
    9.2. Policy
    9.3. Planning
    9.4. Salary & Negotiations
    10. CREC UPDATE
    11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
    12. ADJOURNMENT
    August 23, 2022(2 events)

    Zoning Board of Appeals - Special meeting

    Zoning Board of Appeals - Special meeting


    August 23, 2022

    ZONING 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, 2022

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room

    Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:00pm

     

     

     

  • Call to Order

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  • Members Present

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  • BOE Teacher’s CBA Negotiations Letter – Discussion & Any Action

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  • Board of Finance Vacancy Interviews
  • Executive Session - Candidate Interview – (7:10 – 7:40)
  • Executive Session – Candidate Interview (7:45 – 8:15)

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  • Executive Session: Discussion of Candidates

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  • Recommendation & Action to Appoint Candidate to Fill Vacant Seat

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  • Approval of Minutes
    • 07/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes

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  • Approval of Draft Financial Policies

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  • Adjournment

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    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
    August 24, 2022
    August 25, 2022(1 event)

    Special BOS Meeting 6pm

    Special BOS Meeting 6pm

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    August 25, 2022

    TOWN 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
    August 26, 2022
    August 27, 2022(1 event)

    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, 2022

    This 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.
    August 28, 2022
    August 29, 2022
    August 30, 2022
    August 31, 2022(2 events)

    Aya Po Advisory- Special Meeting

    Aya Po Advisory- Special Meeting

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    August 31, 2022

    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

    EDC

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    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

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  • Next Agenda

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  • Adjournment
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    September 1, 2022(2 events)

    Emergency Prep Advisory Council

    Emergency Prep Advisory Council

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    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

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  • Members Present

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  • Old Business

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  • Sanitarian
  • Social Services
  • Police
  • Fire
  • DPW
  • Schools

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  • New Business

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  • CERT Report

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  • General Discussion

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  • Approval of Minutes: August 4th, 2022

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  • Adjournment

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    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

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    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

    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
  • Transfers/Appropriations
  • CFO Finance Report/Updates
  • Presentation of Scheduled Payments

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    • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

     

    • PENDING BUSINESS

     

    • NEW BUSINESS
  • Discussion and Possible Action on Well and Irrigation System for Town Hall Baseball Fields – Presenter Director of Public Works Todd Rolland

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    • 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
    September 2, 2022
    September 3, 2022

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