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
– 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
– 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.
ADJOURNMENT
3June 3, 2022
4June 4, 2022
5June 5, 2022
6June 6, 2022●●(3 events)
Somers Public Library
– June 6, 2022
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, June 6, 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
a. Friends of Library liaison report – Joanne Nichting
b. Policy Committee – Meeting Room Use
c. Consider creating a committee to review by-laws
7. Old Business
a. Sonitrol security system update
• Approve costs to correct panic buttons – Bob Socha
8. New Business
a. Consider purchase of new chairs and floor mats for staff
b. Discuss school pick-up process/library parking lot
c. Need to purchase a new network switch
d. Library landscaping
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Zoning Commission
June 6, 2022
Recreation Commission
– June 6, 2022
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda June 6th, 2022
7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Conference Room
CANCELLED
7June 7, 2022●(1 event)
WPCA – Cancelled
– June 7, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
NOTICE
June 7, 2022, Regular Meeting Cancelled.
Next regular meeting will be held July 12, 2022 at 7p.m.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-209-1615 if you have concerns about this meeting. Thank you.
8June 8, 2022●(1 event)
Youth Services Advisory
– June 8, 2022
Somers Youth Services Advisory Board Agenda
June 8th @ 4:30pm
619 Main Street
Introductions
Establish committee roles
Secretary
Vice Chair
Department Overview
Current programming
Future programming
Discussion of community needs/gaps in services
Set meeting schedule
Adjourn
9June 9, 2022●(1 event)
Planning Commission – Cancelled
– June 9, 2022
***JUNE 9, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED***
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2022
Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Department (860)763-8220.
10June 10, 2022
11June 11, 2022
12June 12, 2022
13June 13, 2022●●(2 events)
Cultural Commission
– June 13, 2022
CANCELED
Education Board of
– June 13, 2022
14June 14, 2022●●(3 events)
Sr. Advisory Committee
– June 14, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
June 13, 2022 @ 1:30pm
619 Main Street
Call to Order
2. Approval of 5/10/22 minutes
3. Audience
4. Correspondence
5. Old Business
6. New Business
Social Services update
Senior Center update
7. Committee Updates
8. Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals – Special meeting
June 14, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
June 14, 2022 – 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
DISCUSSION/DECISION:
Discussion possible decision regarding proposed settlement in the matter of Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington vs. Somers Zoning Board of Appeals docket #TTD-CV-21-6022383-S; Public comment will be permitted.
ADJOURNMENT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is by and among UNION AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF SOMERS, ENFIELD, ELLINGTON AND EAST WINDSOR, INCORPORATED, a Connecticut non-profit corporation having its principal office in Somers, Connecticut (“UAS”), the SOMERS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (the “ZBA”), and ANGELA KOEHLER, of Somers, Connecticut, RICHARD KOEHLER, of Somers, Connecticut, DIANE LOPES, of Somers, Connecticut, RENEE PASAY, of Somers, Connecticut, CLIFF PASAY, of Somers, Connecticut, SHARON RENZONI, of Somers, Connecticut, TOBY RENZONI, of Somers, Connecticut, MELISSA CAYE, of Somers, Connecticut, STEVE RANCOURT, of Somers, Connecticut, NICOLE RANCOURT, of Somers, Connecticut, and DAVID MINNEY, of Somers, Connecticut (jointly and severally, the “Neighbors”).
WHEREAS, UAS is the owner of a certain piece or parcel of land known as 56 Egypt Road, Somers, Connecticut (the “Property”);
WHEREAS, Neighbors are the owners of certain properties in Somers, Connecticut that are adjacent to or within 100 feet of the Property;
WHEREAS, the Property was the subject of an appeal made by the Neighbors to the ZBA challenging the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer that the use of the Property as a venue for a fairground and other various events, including the sale of alcohol, constitutes a legal non-conforming use of the Property (the “ZEO Decision”);
WHEREAS, the ZBA modified the ZEO Decision and UAS subsequently commenced a timely appeal of the action of the ZBA by serving its Citation, Summons and Complaint on the ZBA on or about March 30, 2021 (the “Appeal”);
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement have reached a settlement with respect to the Appeal as set forth in this Agreement.
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual benefits to each of the parties herein and of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of the parties agree to the following:
So long as the Property is being used consistently as a fairground (as determined in accordance with paragraph two (2) below), UAS shall be permitted to continue holding agricultural fairs and other accessory, non-agricultural events on the Property, subject to the following terms and conditions:
At no time will the Property be used for a mud bog. Further, UAS agrees not to seek approvals from the local regulatory authorities to use the Property as a mud bog in the future;
The events shall not involve motorcycle or other motorized racing on the Property and there shall be no helicopter flights originating or concluding on the Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent helicopters, for emergency purposes, such as life star, from using the Property;
UAS shall use the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit A, as may be modified by UAS from time to time to accurately reflect the buildings and improvements upon the Property, in its leases of the Property to designate the area(s) to be leased for these events;
If such event shall require a Mass Gathering Permit, the Town of Somers will erect appropriate barricades and/or signage to block off Sunshine Farms Drive during the event so as to prevent attendees from driving through and parking along Sunshine Farms Drive. The Town and UAS shall cooperate as necessary to try to avoid the Town from incurring any overtime expenses to Town employees associated with taking these actions. However, if an overtime expense is incurred by the Town, then UAS shall reimburse the Town for the same up to the amount of $220.00 per event, which sum is subject to adjustment by the Town from time to time to reflect a reasonable cost of living increase. The aforementioned obligation of UAS to reimburse the Town shall not apply to the blocking off of Sunshine Farms Drive by the Town during the annual Four-Town Fair;
If alcohol is served at an event:
It will be served in glasses or cups, not in bottles or cans; and
The service of alcohol shall cease at the time the event ends, but in no event later than 8:00 pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and no later than 9:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The aforementioned times shall not apply to the annual Four-Town Fair; rather the service of alcohol at the annual Four-Town Fair shall cease at the time required in the liquor permit issued for that event.
All buildings shown on Exhibit A may be leased and/or used for agricultural fairs. All buildings shown on Exhibit A except Buildings 5, 6 and 7 may be leased by UAS for other accessory, non-agricultural events;
If music is to be provided as an accessory use at any events:
Any speakers for the music will be faced away from neighboring residences; and
If the music will be amplified, UAS will have a representative present during the event to monitor and enforce the town’s noise regulations at the Property line and a log will be kept of the recorded readings; and
UAS shall be limited to holding not more than one event per month having music by a band or DJ or that is amplified. The parties further agree that the September event having music by a band or DJ or that is amplified will be the annual Four-Town Fair. There is no limit on the number of events that may have music as an accessory use provided that the music is not by a band or DJ and is not amplified; and
If the music is by a band or DJ or is amplified:
Any such music shall be limited to only one day associated with that event, except in the case of the annual Four-Town Fair, in which case the music may play each day during the fair; and
The music shall cease no later than 8:00 pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and no later than 9:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The aforementioned times shall not apply to the annual Four-Town Fair; rather music at the annual Four-Town Fair shall cease when the fair ends for the day;
UAS shall make available to the Town, or on UAS’s website, a schedule of events such that information will be available to the public at least thirty (30) days before a scheduled event. Further, UAS will provide the name and phone number of a representative to be contacted during events in case of a complaint;
There shall be no overnight camping associated with the events, except by:
Exhibitors, concessioners and vendors at the annual Four-Town or the 4-H fairs, for the duration of the fair (as well as may be reasonably necessary for set up and breakdown before and after the fair); or
Girl scouts, boy scouts or other similar non-profit youth organizations, for no longer than three (3) consecutive days; or
Exhibitors at any animal exhibition held on the Property, for no longer than three (3) consecutive days.
The Property shall be deemed to be consistently used as a fairground so long as, at least once a year, an agricultural fair is held thereon. For purposes of this Agreement, an agricultural fair shall be deemed to include the annual Four-Town Fair, 4-H Fairs, or any other gathering having as its primary purpose the buying and selling of any agricultural or horticultural commodity or the exhibition of animals or any agricultural equipment or practice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if UAS is prevented from holding an annual agricultural fair in any particular year due to pandemic or other causes outside of its control, the Property will not be deemed to have ceased being used consistently as a fairground. Rather, the parties agree that there must be a clear intent by UAS to abandon the use of the property as a fairground for the Property to be deemed to no longer being used consistently as a fairground.
At such time as the Property is deemed to be no longer consistently used as a fairground, then this Agreement shall become null and void, in which case, the accessory, non-agricultural events noted in paragraph 1 shall also cease to occur and any other use of the Property will be subject to all of the then-existing zoning regulations.
The parties hereto shall treat each other with respect and civility and encourage their respective representatives to refrain from making any disparaging public commentary regarding this dispute.
This Agreement is contingent upon approval of the same by the ZBA at a public hearing, and by the Hartford Superior Court, as required by Section 14-7B of the Connecticut Practice Book. Within ten (10) days of the full execution of this Agreement, the parties shall submit to the Hartford Superior Court for its approval a Stipulated Judgment incorporating the terms of this Agreement. In the event that this contingency is not satisfied, this Agreement shall become null and void.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives, heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns.
This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings, written or oral, formal or informal, all of which are deemed to be merged herein.
If any term or provision of this Agreement shall to any extent or for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, but the remainder of this Agreement and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject to such modification hereof as may be necessitated by such invalidity.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.
All exhibits attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by this reference to this Agreement.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. A facsimile or electronic version of a signature shall have the same legal effect as an originally drawn signature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this ____ day of May, 2022, as to UAS, this ______ day of May, 2022, as to the ZBA, and this ____ day of May, 2022 as to the Neighbors.
Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled
– June 14, 2022
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING
**JUNE 14, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or [email protected].
15June 15, 2022●(1 event)
Housing Authority
– June 15, 2022
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting
June 15, 2022 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Cancellation
The meeting scheduled for June 15, 2022, is cancelled
16June 16, 2022●(1 event)
Board of Selectmen Cancelled
– June 16, 2022
17June 17, 2022
18June 18, 2022
19June 19, 2022
20June 20, 2022●●(2 events)
Housing Authority “Special Meeting”
– June 20, 2022
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting June 20, 2022 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Special Meeting Agenda
Call to Order
Attendance
Discussion with individual residents
Old Business
Management of Property (REDI)
Apartment Rental – Update
Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
Review Financial Condition
Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
Review of COVID-19 safety provisions and access to community spaces
Recommendation to Appoint the Listed Members Below to the Camp Aya-Po Advisory Committee with the following charges:
Addressing security issues at the Park
Vandalism and litter
Dogs running free and not under the control of their owners
Unlawful burning
Alcohol and marijuana usage
After-hours usage
Analyzing, assessing, and determining the best usage of the Park, using all available data including the 2015 Aya Po survey and 2021 COVID survey of residents,
Recommending fundraising opportunities to support the ongoing use and operation of the
Member
Representative of
Voting Member
Joan Formeister
Conservation
Yes
Mike Marinaccio
Finance
Yes
Daniel Sweeney
Neighbor/Interested Resident
Yes
Julie Yeamen
Neighbor/Interested Resident
Yes
Patrice Carson
Neighbor/OSTC/Land Trust
Yes
Scott Sutter
Recreation
Yes
Ann Moses
Open Space and Trails/ Horse Communities
Yes
Brad Pellissier
Planning
Yes
Joan Sears
Scouting/OSTC
Yes
Steve Getman
Senior Advisory
Yes
Mike Streeter – Security Expert
Neighbor/Interested Resident
Yes
Maureen Parsell (Recreation, Non-Voting)
Rec. & Leisure
No
Kim Littig (Police, Non- Voting)
Public Safety
No
Todd Rolland (Town Liaison, Non-Voting)
Public Works
No
F.) FINANCE REPORT
1.Transfers/Amendments
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation and approval of scheduled payments
G.) UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
H.) PENDING BUSINESS
Discussion and Action on Trespassing Ordinance –Carl Landolina/Kim Littig
Discussion and Action on Marijuana and Alcohol Ordinance – Carl Landolina/Kim Littig
I.) NEW BUSINESS
Local Traffic Authority Approval for Four Town Fair Parade on Saturday 9/17/2022 beginning 10:00am. Todd Rolland
WPCA Staffing Request to Hire Jonathan DeGray as the Waste Water Treatment Facility Daniel Parisi
Discussion and Action for a Bid Waiver Request for an In-Place Vendor for Construction Services at Quality Ave Treatment Facility. Daniel Parisi
Accept Resignation of Land Use Technician Matthew Putnam. Daniel Parisi
Discussion and Possible Action on the Somers Fire Fighters, Local 4284, IAFF Union Contract and to Vote to Allocate the Funding Necessary to Implement the Settlement Agreement with Somers Fire Fighters, Local 4284, IAFF Union Contract.
Discussion and Action on Personnel Handbook Revision – Eliminating Payout of Accrued Sick time for any Employee Hired after July 1, 2022.
Discussion and Action to Implement the Salary Pay Pool as Presented.
.
J.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of June 2, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from
June 2,2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Discussion on Regionalizing EMS Services with the Town of Stafford
D.) ADJOURNMENT
24June 24, 2022
25June 25, 2022●(1 event)
Veterans Coffee House
– June 25, 2022
26June 26, 2022
27June 27, 2022●(1 event)
Education Board of
– June 27, 2022
28June 28, 2022●(1 event)
Board of Finance – CANCELLED
– June 28, 2022
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00pm
CANCELLED
29June 29, 2022●(1 event)
EDC
– June 29, 2022
30June 30, 2022●(1 event)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5:pm
– June 30, 2022
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
June 30, 2022
5:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
A.) CALL TO ORDER:
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
B.) NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Action on Part Time Fire Fighters Proposed Salary Recommendations
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 same.