6. Financial Business
a. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
7. Committees
a. Elect new Budget Committee members
8. Old Business
a. Invoice procedure
b. Alarm system schools/library
9. New Business
a. Staff photocopier maintenance agreement
b. Assoc. of CT. Library Board renewal
c. Distribute 2022 Board of Trustees Roster/Contact Info sheet
10. Director’s Report
11. Second Audience to Citizens
12. Adjournment
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm January 3, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, January 3, 2022 6:30pm - Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #21-002 Applicant: Mark and Karen Murdoch d/b/a Worthington Vineyards LLC, Owner: Somers Mountain Properties LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.
ANNUAL MEETING:
Election of officers
Review of by-laws
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 6, 2021 and December 13, 2021
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.
4January 4, 2022●(1 event)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 4, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
NOTICE
January 4, 2022, Regular Meeting Cancelled Due to Lack of Quorom.
Next regular meeting will be held January 11, 2022 at 7p.m.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
5January 5, 2022●●(2 events)
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 5, 2022
CANCELED
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 5, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #761: 89 Winwood Circle. Construction of detached garage in the Upland Review Area. Mark Powichrowski.
2. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #762: 117 Durkee Road. Construction of addition and deck in the Upland Review Area. T-Square Builders.
3. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #763: 207 Stafford Road. Extension of driveway and construction of detached garage in the Upland Review Area. Peter and Joy Ferwerda.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #764: 271/279 Billings Road. Construction of single family house and barn in the Upland Review Area. Ronald L. and Lisa J. Bilodeau.
2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #765 (after the fact): 520 Hall Hill Road. Clear-Cutting in Regulated Area to reclaim farmland. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.
3. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #766: Pinedale Road. Remove accumulated sediment from drainage easement/watercourse. Town of Somers.
Report and Update from the Chief Financial Officer
CIP Committee Update / Discussion
Transfers/Amendments
Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
I.) PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on approving recommended Vendor for Police Body Cameras and other equipment. Received Attorney Comments. Contract is with Vendor for revisions.
Discussion and possible action on Town staffing and reorganization i.e. Sanitarian, Town Engineer/Land Use Department.
J.) NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Action on FFY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program Region 3 Memorandum of Agreement and Approval of Resolution.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Historical Museum Roof
Fire Department heating repairs
Town Hall LED display sign
Fire Department LED display sign
Recycling Center fencing
Town Hall Auditorium flooring
Fire Department Holmatro Extrication Tools
Fire Department Thermal Imager
Fire Department Fit Tester
DPW Sweeper repairs
Park 1-ton dump truck replacement
Park Pick-up truck replacement
Highway Pick-up truck replacement
DPW skid steer
Animal Control truck replacement
Police Car replacement
Presentation and Possible Action on the Request to Fill an Open Seasonal On-Call Plow Operator.
Discussion and Possible Action on the Request to Consider a Shared Recycling Center Coordinator with the Towns of Ellington and East Windsor.
Presentation of Department of Public Works FYY 2022/23.
K.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2021 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from December 15, 2021and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of December 16, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 16, 2021 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of December 21, 2021 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special meeting from December 21, 2021 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
L.) ATTACHMENTS
Monthly Department Reports to Board of Selectman
M.) ADJOURNMENT
7January 7, 2022
8January 8, 2022
9January 9, 2022
10January 10, 2022●●(2 events)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 10, 2022
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 10, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.
Zoom or Phone Meeting in Place
To join the meeting, click on this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7180686404?pwd=bE8rSGlFdUowOXVlWmVSVllSSnhBQT09
You may have to enter the Meeting ID: 718 068 6404 and the Passcode: 7Ka2yn.
To join by phone, dial 1-929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID: 718 068 6404 and Passcode: 140799
1. Pledge and Call To Order
2. Secretary’s Report
a. Approval of November 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report – B. Guimond
b. Bill’s for Approval/Pay – B. Guimond
4. Old Business
a. Historical Update – C. Rusinowski
b. Update, discussion and vote on Jan - April, 2022 Piedmont Coffeehouse
Series - A. Levesque
c. 2022 Spring Concert Opening Date Consideration (April 30/May 1 or May
14/15)
d. Cancel Fall concert date due to Four Town Fair and Parade (Sat., Sept 16,
2022)
e. Update Sponsor Campaign – A. Murphy
f. Update December 3, 2021 Holiday event (losing Nov/Dec Coffeehouses &
audio issues, Kwanzaa items) – A. Levesque
g. Update Summer Family Movies at SHS - I. Nolasco
5. New Business
a. 2
nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration – A. Levesque/G. Genece
b. 2022 SHS Scholarship – Bob Hall
c. Change of SCC September meeting date – A. Levesqu
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 10, 2022
11January 11, 2022●●(6 events)
N/A January 11, 2022
**JANUARY 11, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding Request Approvals
Appropriations and Transfers
Approval of Minutes
10/26/2021 – Regular Board of Finance Meeting
11/16/2021 – Special Board of Finance Meeting
12//1/2021 – Special Board of Finance Meeting
12/6/2021 – Special Board of Finance Meeting
12/14/2021 – Special Board of Finance Meeting
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.
Review template/rough draft of Long-Term Recovery Plan that can be used as a resource for the town administration and emergency management when initially addressing and managing the acute un-met needs of the of the community all the way through to a full recovery with the community becoming whole, to the extent possible, beyond a catastrophic event.
Please call Daniel Parisi 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 11, 2022
12January 12, 2022●●(3 events)
6:00 pm January 12, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed 1 lot Subdivision for parcel located at 600 Hall Hill Road, Somers, owner Christopher Williams.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Proposed 1 lot Subdivision for parcel located at 600 Hall Hill Road, Somers, owner Christopher Williams.
MINUTES APPROVAL: November 18, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 12, 2022
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 12, 2022
Somers Cemetery Agenda
January 12, 2022
Town Hall lower level 6:30 PM
CaII to order:
Members present:
Vote to approve November's minutes.
Committee Reports:
Finance: Brian Wissinger
Sexton: Jay D'Leo
Landscaping (John Guzie)
American Legion {if needed)
Veteran's Office (If needed)
DPW (Todd Rolland) If needed
Old business
Report on removal of shrubs from Old West (Champion/ Howard) plots. See November minutes.
Continuation of conversation on dog issues at Center Cemetery.
Preliminary discussion of plans for the open space at Center Cemetery as laid out in the New Business of November's meeting.
New Business -
A request from Tim Keeney for removal of dead shrubs from near the Keeney vault in Old West Cemetery and replace them with new shrubs in the Spring. Mr. Keeney was advised to discuss with Todd Rolland (tree warden) first before coming to the committee. Question of: type/ style, number and placement of plantings.
Item for discussion from Anne Levesque re: New West Cemetery
Considerations for March meeting:
Adjournment:
13January 13, 2022●●(4 events)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm January 13, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, January 13, 2022
4:00 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. FY2022 Capital Fund Update
4. FY2023 Project Requests
a. Fire Department
b. Police Department
c. Dept. of Public Works
d. Board of Education
5. Approval of Minutes
a. December 12, 2021 – Special Meeting
6. Adjournment
D.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN E.) CONSENT AGENDA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
F.) OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS G.) FINANCE REPORT
Transfers/Amendments
Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I.) PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on approving recommended Vendor for Police Body Cameras and other equipment. Received Attorney Comments. Contract is with Vendor for
Discussion and possible action on Town staffing and reorganization e. Sanitarian, Town Engineer/Land Use Department.
J.) NEW BUSINESS
Recreation Director Salary
Budget Workshop
Tax Collector
Town Clerk
Finance Department
K.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
L.) ADJOURNMENT
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm January 13, 2022
***JANUARY 13, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED***
A Special meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:00pm.
Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Department (860)763-8220.
14January 14, 2022
15January 15, 2022
16January 16, 2022
17January 17, 2022●(1 event)
N/A January 17, 2022
18January 18, 2022●(1 event)
6:30 pm January 18, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 6:30pm - Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #21-002 Applicant: Mark and Karen Murdoch d/b/a Worthington Vineyards LLC, Owner: Somers Mountain Properties LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.
DISCUSSION
Public Act 21-1 “An act concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis” and Cannabis establishments; discussion of possible action/regulation amendments.
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.
19January 19, 2022●(1 event)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm January 19, 2022
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting
January 19, 2022 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Cancellation
The meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022, is cancelled
20January 20, 2022●●(2 events)
9:00 am – 10:00 am January 20, 2022
PENSION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2022, THURSDAY 9:00
TOWN HALL
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 2021
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO: MIKE MARINACCIO AND BRIAN WISSINGER
Town cash
Firefighters Fund cash
Hooker and Holcombe Report?
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS
Bond returns?
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS
IDEAS FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 20, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 20, 2022
6:00pm
Town Hall Lower Level Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
D.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN E.) CONSENT AGENDA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
F.) OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS G.) FINANCE REPORT
Transfers/Amendments
Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I.) PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on approving recommended Vendor for Police Body Cameras and other equipment. Received Attorney Comments. Contract is with Vendor for
Discussion and possible action on Town staffing and reorganization e. Sanitarian, Town Engineer/Land Use Department.
J.) NEW BUSINESS
Assistant Town Clerk Salary Request
Resignation of First Selectman as the Building Official
Appointment of New Building Official
Budget Workshop
Emergency Management
Fire Department
K.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES L.) ADJOURNMENT
21January 21, 2022
22January 22, 2022
23January 23, 2022
24January 24, 2022●(1 event)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 24, 2022
25January 25, 2022●(1 event)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 25, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Call to Order
Members Present
BOE Update
Selectmen’s Update
CFO’s Update
Budget Update FY 2023
Budget Process Dates for FY 2023
CIP Update
American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding Status
Appropriations and Transfers
Approval of Minutes
1/11/2022 – Special Board of Finance Meeting
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.
D.) PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN E.) CONSENT AGENDA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on a Youth Services Advisory Board Recommendation – Allison Maynard
F.) OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS G.) FINANCE REPORT
Transfers/Amendments
Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I.) PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on approving recommended Vendor for Police Body Cameras and other equipment. Received Attorney Comments. Contract is with Vendor for
Discussion and possible action on Town staffing and reorganization e. Sanitarian, Town Engineer/Land Use Department.
Pension Plan Amendment – Section 6.1 –Finance Dept.
J.) NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action to Authorize the First Selectmen to sign letters of Agreement between the Town of Somers and Eversource.
Budget Workshop
Selectmen’s Budget
Registrar of Voters
K.) APPROVALOFMINUTES
Approval of Minutes of January 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from January 6, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of January 13, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 3, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of January 13, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special meeting from January 13, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of January 20, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular meeting from January 20, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
2February 2, 2022●(1 event)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm February 2, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #763: 207 Stafford Road. Extension of driveway and construction of detached garage in the Upland Review Area. Peter and Joy Ferwerda.
2. Application #764: 271/279 Billings Road. Construction of single family house and barn in the Upland Review Area. Ronald L. and Lisa J. Bilodeau.
3. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #765 (after the fact): 502 Hall Hill Road. Clear-Cutting in Regulated Area to reclaim farmland. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #767 (after the fact): 63 Maple Street. Construct small boat dock into Mill Pond. C.G. Knorr, Jr.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 5, 2022
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
3February 3, 2022●●(2 events)
8:00 am – 9:00 am February 3, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, Feb 3rd, 2022
8:00 AM
Fire Station
Call to Order
Members Present
Old Business
COVID 19 Update
New Business
CERT Report
LTRC Update
General Discussion
Approval of Minutes: January 6th, 2022
Adjournment
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm February 3, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 3, 2022
6:00pm
Town Hall Lower Level Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
USA Hauling Presentation: By Eric Fredericksen, Director of Operations
E.) CONSENT AGENDA
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations
Consideration to Appoint Keith Burger to the Board of Assessment Appeals with a term expiration of 12/22/2024
F.) OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
G.) FINANCE REPORT
1.Transfers/Amendments
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
I.) PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and possible action on approving recommended Vendor for Police Body Cameras and other equipment. Received Attorney Comments. Contract is with Vendor for revisions.
Discussion and possible action on Town staffing and reorganization i.e. Sanitarian, Town Engineer/Land Use Department.
J.) NEW BUSINESS
Department of Public works
Request to hire two Seasonal Snow Plow Operators
Budget Workshop
Registrar of Voters
Recreation & Leisure
Land Use Department
Town Attorney, Carl Landolina Presenting on Recreational Cannabis
K.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of January 27, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 27, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.