Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
P.O. Box 308
Somers, Connecticut 06071
Special Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 1st, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Somers Town Hall – Lower Level
1) Call to Order David Reed
2) Minutes Sarah Maskill
3) Old Business
(i) Social Media: Status Report Vicki Clark
(ii) Mill Update Tim Potrickus
(iii) 2017 Business Directory Progress Report Megan Davis
(iv) Directory App Tim Potrikus
4) New Business
(i) BOS Appointments
5) Chairman’s Comments – membership search
6) Adjournment
David Reed, Chairman
Somers Economic Development Commission
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: June 5th, 2017
Recreation Commission
– May 1, 2017
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
01, May 2017 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Community Center
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes (03/06)
V. Recreation Report
VI. DPW Report
VII. New Business:
a. Field Improvement Discussion
b. Recreation Self-Support Fund
VIII. Opportunity to add agenda items
IX. Next Meeting – Monday, June 5
X. Adjournment
Zoning Commission – CANCELLED
May 1, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
**MAY 1, 2017 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2017.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
Discussion and Vote to cancel the “Second Amendment to Contract Between the State of CT, Department of Public Protection, Division of State Police and The Town of Somers for the Services of Resident State Police Troopers”.
USA Hauling Grant Disbursement
Staffing:
Fire Department Promotions
Hiring of Part Time Police Officer
Promotion for Kim LaFleur
Boards & Commissions:
Appointments
Strategic Planning Bonding Initiative Committee
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
CFO Update
Adjournment
Annual Town Meeting
May 2, 2017
Water Pollution Control Authority – CANCELLED
– May 2, 2017
Regularly scheduled meeting has been postponed until May 9, 2017 7:30 p.m.
3May 3, 2017●(1 event)
Conservation Commission
– May 3, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Old Business
Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #709: 37 Shady Dell Lane. Construction of an above-ground pool in the upland review area. Christophe A. Huestis.
Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #707: 40 Maple Street. Site remediation, including demolition and removal of existing mill ruins and grading in the upland review area; removal of debris, building decks, and concrete piers and replacement of bulkhead walls within the Scantic River. Town of Somers.
Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #708: 1005 Main Street. Resubdivision to create an additional building lot and construction of two single family homes with detached garages. Grading, drainage, and construction of a septic system in the upland review area. Pawel Bujnowski.
New Business
Application #710: 74 Beverly Drive. Construction of a garage addition in the upland review area. Frederick Moody.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
MINUTES APPROVAL: April 5, 2017
ADJOURNMENT
4May 4, 2017●●(2 events)
Civil Preparedness Adv Council
– May 4, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIVIL PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 4, 2017
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
Approval of April 2017 Minutes
CERT Update
4. New Business
5. Adjournment
Board of Selectmen Meeting Cancelled
– May 4, 2017
5May 5, 2017
6May 6, 2017
7May 7, 2017
8May 8, 2017●●(3 events)
Cultural Commission
– May 8, 2017
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 8, 2017 – 7:00 P.M. – PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
A) Approval of April Minutes
B) Correspondence
3. Treasurer’s Report
A) Financial Accounts report
i) February, March and April reports
ii) Update on Coffeehouse monthly donations Oct-April with 2016/2017 season total as requested by committee at April meeting.
B) Bills to pay and approvals
4. Old Business
A) Spring Photography Show – Update – JoAnn Batchelor
B) Summer Concert Series – Update – Ann Levesque – the 2 August entertainers (Corey and the Knightsmen and Robert Black) have both given email approval to change time from 7 to 9 pm to 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. due to shorter daylight hours. Now committee needs to discuss and vote and, if approved, make changes to flyer, notify public at beginning and during the summer concert series, etc.
C) Publicity Review – Ginny Lockwood
D) Scholarship Update – Bob Hall
E) 2017 Fund Raising Update – Dan Fraro and Ann Murphy
F) Outside flag update – JoAnn Batchelor and Neil Connell
5. New Business
A) Discussion of expenditure of yard signs for spring Photography Show and fall Art Show for enhanced publicity of these 2 events. Signs can be reused each year by just changing dates. Money comes out of DG Graphics support contribution.
B) Other matters for discussion?????
6. Next meeting (Monday, June 12, 2017@ 7 p.m., Piedmont Hall) and adjournment
Economic Development
– May 8, 2017
Education, Board of
– May 8, 2017
Please find attached the Agenda for the BOE Meeting that will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017. You will find the complete board packet posted on our website at www.somers.k12.ct.us.
#17-001: Kevin and Deirdre Barbeau, 58 Hangdog Lane, Somers, seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning 40’ (forty foot) rear yard setback requirement to allow construction of a single family dwelling 10’ (ten feet) from the rear property line in the A-1 zone.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
#17-001: Kevin and Deirdre Barbeau, 58 Hangdog Lane, Somers
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
MINUTES APPROVAL- November 9, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance
– May 9, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, May 9, 2017
Approximately 8:15 P.M.
Immediately following the Referendum Poll Closing
Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Set a Mill Rate for Fiscal Year 2018
4. Approve CIP Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2018
5. Adjournment
10May 10, 2017
11May 11, 2017●●(2 events)
Selectmen Special Meeting
– May 11, 2017
Town of Somers
Board of Selectmen Special Meeting
Agenda
Thursday, May 11, 2017
2:30 p.m.
Selectmen Conference Room
Call to Order
Executive Session
Contract Negotiations – State Police Contract
Adjournment
Planning Commission – CANCELLED
– May 11, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS – PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017
7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL
MEETING CANCELED
Next meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2017
Town of Somers
Department of Public Works
600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071, (860)763-8234 [email protected]
LEGAL NOTICE
THE TOWN OF SOMERS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PERSONAL ITEMS
STORED IN ITS STORAGE FACILITY BY:
JAMES DUCKETT
110 Long Hill Drive
Somers, CT 06071
WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2017 AT 11:00AM
AT AVERY STORAGE, 64 FIELD ROAD, SOMERS, CT 06071
Units May Be Viewed Thirty (30) Minutes Prior to the Auction – By Calling the
Public Works Department for an Appointment 860-763-8234
Director of Public Works, Todd Rolland as Auctioneer and Agent for the Town of
Somers
The Town of Somers Reserves The Following Rights:
(1) To bid at the public auction,
(2) Refuse any and all bids,
(3) To cancel the auction at any time for any reaso
17May 17, 2017●●(3 events)
Housing Authority-Cancelled
– May 17, 2017
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 3pm
– May 17, 2017
Call to Order
Members Present
Executive Session: Communications Privilege between Attorney & Client Relationship
Adjournment
Public Information Meeting – Somersville Mill Demolition
May 17, 2017
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
SOMERSVILLE MILL DEMOLITION
TO BE HELD: WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 at 7:00 P.M.
SOMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – AUDITORIUM
4 VISION BOULEVARD
SOMERS, CONNECTICUT
Residents, business owners, commuters, and other interested individuals are encouraged
to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and discuss the proposed project.
18May 18, 2017●(1 event)
Selectmen, Board of
– May 18, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 18, 2017
6:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
2017 Robert B. Percoski Community Service Award
2017 Adolph P. Anderson Quality Employee Award
Discussion of Proposed Gas Expansion/Meeting Scheduled for May 19, 2017
Discussion Regarding Recent State Budget Cuts
Memorial Day Program at High School
Discussion and Vote on Cancelling the Second Amendment to the Resident Trooper Contract for period May 12, 2017 through June 30, 2017.
Resolution to remove Lisa Pellegrini from bank accounts
Approval of Leasing Company for CIP
Approval of New Opening/Closing Rates for Cemetery
Tax Sale Update
Town Website and Social Media Discussion
Operations Director Promotion
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Approval of Minutes
Adjournment
19May 19, 2017
20May 20, 2017
21May 21, 2017●(1 event)
Somers Historical Museum Open
– May 21, 2017
22May 22, 2017●●(2 events)
Board of Finance
– May 22, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 22, 2017 at 7:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. BOE Update
4. Selectmen’s Update
5. CFO Update
FY 2017 Budget – Status
FY 2018 Budget – State Aid Cuts Impact
GFOA Award
6. Tax Collector’s Report
Suspense List
Tax Sale Update
7. Other Business
8. Appropriations and Transfers
9. Approval of Minutes
03/20/17 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
04/18/17 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
05/09/17 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
10. Adjournment
Education, Board of
– May 22, 2017
Please find attached the Agenda for the BOE Meeting that will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017. You will find the complete board packet posted on our website at www.somers.k12.ct.us.
(Items from CABE Update Summary August 17, 2015 & July 15, 2016)
6146 Graduation requirements – on hold
Items from CABE Update Summary July, 2016
6142 Basic Instructional Program
Items from CABE Update Summary November 11,2016
5141.213 Opioid Overdose Prevention
6141.22 Religious Accommodations
Sample Job Descriptions for Superintendent of Schools
Other:
Next meeting:
23May 23, 2017●(1 event)
Selectmen, Board of Special Meeting
N/A May 23, 2017
Town of Somers
Board of Selectmen
Special Meeting Agenda
6:00 pm – Selectmen Conference Room
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
1. Call to Order
2. Appointment to Board of Selectmen Vacancy
3. Adjournment
24May 24, 2017
25May 25, 2017●(1 event)
Planning Commission
– May 25, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017
7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Proposed One Lot Resubdivision application by Pawel Bujnowski at 1005 Main Street, Somers.
III. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on agenda)
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Proposed One Lot Resubdivision application by Pawel Bujnowski at 1005 Main Street,
Somers.
V. STAFF REPORTS/DISCUSSION:
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 20, 2017
VII. ADJOURNMENT
26May 26, 2017●(1 event)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting
– May 26, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Friday, May 26, 2017
10:00am
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
Members Present
Potential Executive Session: Personnel issues
Adjournment
27May 27, 2017
28May 28, 2017
29May 29, 2017●●(2 events)
Memorial Day-Closed
N/A May 29, 2017
Somers Library Closed
N/A May 29, 2017
Memorial Day
30May 30, 2017●●(2 events)
Selectmen Special Meeting
– May 30, 2017
Town of Somers
Board of Selectmen
Special Meeting Agenda
6:00 pm – Selectmen Conference Room
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
1. Call to Order
2. Appointment to Board of Selectmen Vacancy
3. Adjournment
Somersville Mill Strategic Planning-Cancelled
– May 30, 2017
31May 31, 2017●(1 event)
Untitled Event
N/A May 31, 2017
1June 1, 2017●●(2 events)
Civil Preparedness Adv Council
– June 1, 2017
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIVIL PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 1, 2017
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
Approval of May 2017 Minutes
CERT Update
4. New Business
5. Adjournment
Selectmen, Board of
– June 1, 2017
Call to Order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
Discussion and Action of Lease for Town Hall Van, Recreation Van, Fire Chief SUV and Dump Truck w/ Plow.
Discussion of Ordinances
Discussion and Cancellation of the 1st Amendment to the Contract Between The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police. Authorizing the First Selectman to sign the cancellation eliminating one (1) State Trooper Effective June 30, 2017. The State Police shall provide the services of (2) Resident State Troopers thereafter in the new contract beginning July 1, 2017.