LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, May 2, 2022 – 6:30 p.m.
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 2 VISION BLVD. – BOARD ROOM
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens
2. Approval of minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Reports
5. Financial Business
a. Review of invoices (non-materials)
b. Year-to-date financial report
6. Committees
7. Old Business
a. Sonitrol security system update
• Approve costs to correct panic buttons
8. New Business
a. Remove bark mulch and plant grass in courtyard?
b. Request to revise bylaws re: meeting dates – Gene Grayson
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
To elect a moderator
Consider the annual budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of $36,830,186.
To set the date, time and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question adopting the annual budget as proposed, selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 20th day of April 2022
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Timothy Keeney, First Selectman
Bill Meier, Selectman
Bob Schmidt, Selectman
Publication Date: April 26, 2022
WPCA - Cancelled
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 3, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
NOTICE
May 3, 2022, Regular Meeting Cancelled.
Next regular meeting will be held June 7, 2022 at 7p.m.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank
you.
4May 4, 2022●(1 event)
Conservation Commission
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 4, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #769: 16 Mason Lane. Construction of in-ground pool within Upland Review Area. Christopher Colin Darling.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #770: 44 Broadway Road. Construction new house and driveway within Upland Review Area and Wetland. KRL Builders Inc.
2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #771: Ninth District Road (5 parcels behind 391 Ninth District). Clear-Cutting in Upland Review Area to expand cropland, using existing stream crossing. Stephen Sobaski.
3. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #772: 520 Hall Hill Road. Construction of barns within Upland Review Area. Jarmoc Tobacco, LLC.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: April 6, 2022
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
5May 5, 2022●●(3 events)
Emergency Prep Advisory Council
8:00 am – 9:00 am May 5, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
CANCELED
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm May 5, 2022
TOWN OFSOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
May 5, 2022
5:00pm
Town Hall Lower Level Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 9, 2022 -7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call To Order
2. Secretary's Report -P. Bachetti
a. Approval of April 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes -P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence -P. Bachetti
3. Treasurer's Report
a. Financial Accounts Report -E. Friedman
b. Bills for Approval/Pay -E. Friedman
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Update: 2022 outdoor concert series -A. Levesque
i. Improving acoustics in "Peanut Gallery"
ii. Parking -CERT available -Senior Center Handicapped parking only? -additional parking areas, more yard signs, handout
listing of all parking areas w/ designated name to better ID as well as on website
b. Update: 2022 Sponsor Campaign -A. Murphy
c. Update: 20th Annual 2022 Photography Show & Opening Reception -P. Bachetti
d. Update: Mission Statement -all members (voting, honorary and
volunteer) discuss final revision to proposed Mission Statement, voting members ready to vote and move to next step of sending to Selectmen for final approval?
e. Photo sitting (Lockbox or hidden boxed key on lanyard)
f. Update: sec T-shirts
g. Update: EDC (Economic Develop. Comm. w/ local restaurants @ concerts)
6. New Business
a. Movie Nights on The Green -A. Levesque
Adjournment -next reg. mtg. June 13, 2022. No July/Aug mtg per bylaws
Education Board of
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 9, 2022
May 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Somers Board of Education Meeting.
Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
3.1. CABE LEADERSHIP AWARDS
3.2. The Board to meet the New Assistant Principal for 2022-23 Mabelle B. Avery Middle School.
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Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank
you.
10May 10, 2022●●(4 events)
Budget Referrendum Vote
N/A May 10, 2022
Sr. Advisory Committee
1:31 pm – 2:31 pm May 10, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
May 10, 2022 @ 1:30pm
619 Main Street
Call to Order
Approval of 3/8/22 minutes
Audience
Correspondence
Old Business
New Business
Social Services update
Senior Center update
Returned emailed or US mailed monthly Senior Center Newsletters
Senior Center Policy and Procedure Manual
Community Center
Senior Center Personnel Updates
7. Committee Updates
8. Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 10, 2022
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING:
#ZBA22-005 Austin Bessette, 124 South Road, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-6.3A of the Somers Code concerning Horses and Ponies, structure setback requirement of 100’ (one hundred feet) from all property lines for buildings housing horses, to install a 12’x20’ horse barn 65’ (sixty-five feet) from the northern and southern side property lines in the A-1 Residential Zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:
#ZBA22-005 Austin Bessette, 124 South Road, Somers.
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
MINUTES APPROVAL – February 8, 2022 and April 12, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance Special Meeting
8:10 pm – 9:10 pm May 10, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, May 10 2022
Approximately 8:10 PM
Immediately following the Poll Closing
and the Announcement of Referendum Results
Town Hall Auditorium
Call to Order
Members Present
Review Referendum Results
Set a Mill Rate for Fiscal Year 2023
5. Adjournment
11May 11, 2022●(1 event)
Cemetery Committee
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 11, 2022
Somers Cemetery Agenda May 11, 2022 Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM
1. CaII to order
2. Members present
3. Vote to approve January (reviewed in March) and March minutes
4. Committee Reports
. a. Finance -Brian Wissinger
b. Sexton -Jay D' Aleo -see new pricing list
c. Landscaping-John Guzie -New West crabgrass removal & re-seeding
d. America Legion -if needed
e. Veteran's Office -if needed
f. DPW -if needed (email comments acceptable)
5. Old Business -
A. Shrub removal, Old. West (Howard/ Champion) report needed.
B. Report on Socha plot resolution (buy back)
C. Continue discussion of possible buy back policy. List suggestions.
D. Electrical outlet near flag pole -report.
6. New Business -
A. Updated pricing from Jay D' Aleo (through business office) to include private small columbarium(s).
B. Discussion of purchase of one "Dog Waste Station" through DPW to try and remediate the messes left by dogs brought to Center Cemetery by owners even though it is against the rules. Cost per: $257.77.
C. Consider hiring gravestone restorer to continue work last planned about 4 years ago.
D. List considerations for July 13th meeting.
Adjournment:
12May 12, 2022●(1 event)
Planning Commission - Cancelled
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 12, 2022
******MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM******Meeting will be rescheduled
MEETING AGENDA
May 12, 2022 - 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.
Zoning referral: 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.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.
Zoning referral: 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.
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to Sign the Auditing Engagement Letter with Mahoney & Sabol
End Year Budget Projections
H.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
I.) PENDING BUSINESS
Update on Trespassing Ordinance and Ordinance to Prohibit Marijuana and Alcohol Use on Town Property- Kim Littig
J.) NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on Staffing Requests
1a. Recommendation to Hire Dan Parisi as the new Land Use Director
1b. Recommendation to Hire Donna Richardson as the new Senior Center Supervisor
Discussion and Possible Approval of the Recreation and Leisure Coordinator Position Description
Discussion and Possible Action on Fire Department Request to Promote Firefighter Ray Stovall to Lieutenant Due to the Retirement of Robert Wheeler.
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to Sign the Human Resource Services Engagement Letter with Kathy Lamkin of HR2U,Inc.
K.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from April 28, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of April 28, 2022 Special Public Hearing Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from April 28, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from May 5, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
L.) ADJOURNMENT
Planning Commission Special Meeting
6:30 pm May 19, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS - PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA May 19, 2022 - 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.
Zoning referral: 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.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Proposed 1-lot division of land, owner D&S Development LLC, for parcel located at 8 Turnpike Road, to create 1.69 acre lot.
Zoning referral: 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.
Open Public Hearing - To amend the Fee Ordinance Section 114, to add Article 5 Health Department fee schedule and Article 6 Public Works fee schedule.
Adjournment
Legal Notice
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Somers Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following:
To amend the Fee Ordinance Section 114, to add Article 5 Health Department fee schedule and Article 6 Public Works fee schedule.
A copy of the full ordinance can be found in the Town Clerks office. or click here for full Ordinance At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications received.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Board of Selectmen
Tim Keeney, First Selectmen
To be published: May 6, 2022
20May 20, 2022
21May 21, 2022
22May 22, 2022
23May 23, 2022●●(2 events)
BOE- Salary & Neg Meeting
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm May 23, 2022
CANCELED
Education Board of
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 23, 2022
24May 24, 2022●●(2 events)
Board of Finance
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 24, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Call to Order
Members Present
BOE Update
Selectmen’s Update
CFO’s Update
FY 2022 Annual Audit - Auditor Appointment
Auditor Engagement Letter
FY 2022 Budget Status and Year End Projections
Review and Possible Action on Draft Financial Policies
Appropriations
Approval of Minutes
04/26/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
05/10/22 Special BOF 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.
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Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank
you.
25May 25, 2022●(1 event)
EDC
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm May 25, 2022
Town of Somers Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May – 25 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Somers Town Hall, Somers CT
CANCELED
Agenda:
Call to Order
Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
Correspondence
Facebook
North Central Chamber of Commerce
Town of Somers Connections
Old Business
Review of Town of Somers – Small Business Grant Process
NCCC Ribbon Cutting and Spring Events (Meetings)
Somers Cultural Commission Partnership
New Business
Plan to roll out EDC Online Business Directory
Summer project plan
EDC Meeting Time
Next Agenda
Adjournment
26May 26, 2022
27May 27, 2022
28May 28, 2022●(1 event)
Veterans Coffee House
8:30 am – 11:00 am May 28, 2022
29May 29, 2022
30May 30, 2022●(1 event)
Memorial Day Offices Closed
N/A May 30, 2022
31May 31, 2022
1June 1, 2022●(1 event)
Conservation Commission
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 1, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #770: 44 Broadway Road. Construction new house and driveway within Upland Review Area and Wetland. KRL Builders Inc.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #774: 459 Pinney Road. Clear-Cutting in wetland and Upland Review Area to expand cropland in Upland Review Area. Wildlife & Forest Management, LLC (c/o James Wysocki).
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: May 4, 2022
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
2June 2, 2022●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Advisory Council
8:00 am – 9:00 am June 2, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
8:00 AM
Fire Station
Call to Order
Members Present
Old Business
COVID 19 Update
New Business
CERT Report
General Discussion
Approval of Minutes: April 7th, 2022
Adjournment
Board of Selectmen
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm June 2, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Comment:
PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN
CONSENT AGENDA
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations
Economic Development Commission- Appointment of Ann Levesque to the Economic
Development Commission with a term expiring on 12.22.27
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers/Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to Sign the Human Resource Services Engagement Letter with Kathy Lamkin of HR2U, Inc.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on Staffing Request for Summer Camp Social Worker
Presentation and Action on the Drug Urinalysis Screening Program for Somers Police Officers (Per the Police Accountability Act)
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to sign the Agreement between the Town of Somers and North Central Conservation District.
Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectman to sign the Watchaug Road Culvert Project Contract
Discussion and Possible Action to the Existing and New Complaints at Camp Aya-Po
Discussion and Possible Action on Fire Department Staffing Request
Discussion on Regionalization of EMS Services with Somers and the Town of Stafford
Discussion and Possible Action on the Fee Ordinance Section 114, to Add Article 5 Health Department Fee Schedule and Article 6 Public Works Fee Schedule.
Discussion and Action to Authorize the First Selectman to Sign a 3-month extension to the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Stafford for Building Official and Fire Marshal Services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2022 Special 5:30 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special 5:30 pm Meeting from May 19, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from May 19,2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2022 Special Public Hearing of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Public Hearing Meeting from May 19, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.