MEETING AGENDA
October 1, 2019
7:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project
-Valve Chamber
– Generator Maint.
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
2October 2, 2019●(1 event)
Conservation Commission – Cancelled
– October 2, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for October 2, 2019 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 6, 2019.
3October 3, 2019●●(2 events)
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council
– October 3, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
8:00 A.M., FIRE STATION
AGENDA
I. Call to order
II. Members Present
III. Old Business:
1. Future Somers EPAC Emergency Scenario Training Day
2. Large scale emergency drill at Cybulski Prison
3. Shelter drill at High School
IV. New Business:
1. FEMA 100 Year Flood Map Revision for the Scantic River at the Somersville Mill
2. CERT report of search and rescue demonstration
3. CERT Annual Training Day
4. CRCOG Pre K-12 Sub Committee meeting – “Partnering to prevent School Attacks”
5. Cybersecurity Awareness Training
6. Around the table general committee discussion
V. Minutes approval: September 5, 2019
VI. Adjournment
Board of Selectmen
– October 3, 2019
Call to order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Opportunity To Add Agenda Items
Avery Road Discussion and Public Comments
Prison Liaison/Public Safety Committee Discussion
Senior Center Policy & Procedures Manual – Chris Boucher
Splash Pad Fundraising Project Approval – Chris Boucher
Town Hall baseball field work approval – Chris Boucher
Finance Update – Bonding and Resolution For Capital Lease
2019 EMPG Grant Resolution
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Adjournment
4October 4, 2019
5October 5, 2019
6October 6, 2019
7October 7, 2019●●(4 events)
Somers Public Library Board
– October 7, 2019
Zoning Commission
– October 7, 2019
Economic Development Commission
– October 7, 2019
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 7, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
Somers Town Hall – Lower Level
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of September Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business:
a. 2019 Business Directory Status Report
b. EDC Events
i. Review of Public Speaking Program on October 1st
ii. Review and Planning November Open House
iii. December Opiate in the Workplace
iv. Possible BAH Jan 2020 All future events will continue to be advertised on our Facebook
c. Social Media Status Report and Property Showcase Progress
d. EDC Marketing Materials
e. Strategic Town Development and Pending Zoning Updates
f. Somers Business Forum
5. New Business
6. Adjournment
Recreation Commission
– October 7, 2019
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
October 7, 2019 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Community Center
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
V. Recreation Report
VI. DPW Report
VII. New Business
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – Monday, November 4
XI. Adjournment
8October 8, 2019●●(2 events)
Advisory Committee for Seniors
– October 8, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
October 8, 2019
1:30PM
Somers Senior Center
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of 9/10/19 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
a. Policy and Procedure Manual Update
b. Staffing
VI. New Business
a. Dial-a-Ride
b. Environmentally Friendly Resources
VII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals – CANCELLED
– October 8, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
**OCTOBER 8, 2019 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2019.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
#(860)763-8220 or [email protected].
9October 9, 2019
10October 10, 2019●(1 event)
Planning Commission – Cancelled
– October 10, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL
MEETING CANCELED
Next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2019
11October 11, 2019
12October 12, 2019
13October 13, 2019
14October 14, 2019●●(3 events)
Columbus Day Closed
N/A October 14, 2019
Library Closed
N/A October 14, 2019
Cultural Commission
– October 14, 2019
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 14, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Discussion of outdoor facilities with Global Site Services during outdoor summer concerts – Chris Boucher, Recreation/Senior Center Director
3. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of September 9, 2019 Meeting Minutes
b) Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report
b) Bills for approval/pay
5. Old Business
a) Publicity Update – G. Lockwood
b) Update Reminder contact for additional SCC publicity – G. Lockwood
c) “Connection” fall issue featuring Scarecrow Contest & Coffeehouse – deadline 10/15/19, pub. Date 11/16/18 – A. Levesque
d) Update Fall Scarecrow Contest – D. Lewkowicz
e) Update 2019 Art Show – N. Connell
f) Update of CT Valley Artists Show @ Piedmont late spring 2020, discussion with First Selectman, Bud Knorr – N. Connell
g) Update and discussion 2019-2020 Coffeehouse refreshments – A. Levesque
h) Update Olde Methodist Church sign – A. Levesque
i) Update thank you card purchase for SCC – A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. October 13 Coffeehouse with Acoustic Rick – A. Levesque
b. Ann is away from Nov. 9-24, 2019, Nov. Coffeehouse & Meeting discussion
7. Adjournment (next regular or special meeting Monday, Nov. ??, 2019)
15October 15, 2019●●(2 events)
Cemetery Special Mtg
N/A October 15, 2019
Somers Cemetery Committee
Special Meeting
Tuesday October 15, 2019
6:30 PM
Selectman’s Conference Room (upper level front entry)
Agenda
Presentation by two vendors re: Columbarium bid & product
6:30 Elm-Cap Industries
7:30 Rogers Memorials
Executive Session – Discussion of Columbarium Bids
Discussion/Possible Decision of Vendor for Columbarium Product – Contract Award
Adjournment
Board of Education
– October 15, 2019
16October 16, 2019●(1 event)
Housing Authority Mtg Cancelled
– October 16, 2019
Meeting held at #71 Battle St
17October 17, 2019●●(3 events)
Pension Special Meeting
– October 17, 2019
PENSION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019
TOWN HALL 9 AM
CALL TO ORDER
REPORT FROM CFO MIKE MARINACCIO
PRESENT CASH POSITIONS IN TOWN ACCOUNTS
Town
Firefighters Fund
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
DRAFT OF LETTER TO EMPLOYEES: BILL KIRKPATRICK
MEETING DATES FOR NEXT YEAR
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Selectmen
– October 17, 2019
Call to order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Hearing on Mr. Kradas Appeal of Employment Termination
Anticipated Executive Session to Consider Appeal of Termination and to Receive Legal Advice Regarding Same
Cemetery – Approval of Columbarium Vendor
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Opportunity to add Agenda Items
Adjournment
Planning Commission – Special Meeting
October 17, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:00 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
III. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lot Line Reconfiguration for Dennis N. & Marianne L. Barlow at 200 Root Road and Michael S. & Sandra L. O’Neill at 30 Oak Grove Road.
IV. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
V. MINUTES APPROVAL: September 26, 2019
VI. ADJOURNMENT
18October 18, 2019
19October 19, 2019
20October 20, 2019
21October 21, 2019●●(3 events)
Housing Auth
– October 21, 2019
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
October 21, 2019
ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, October 21, 2019 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. Call to order
II. Public comments and correspondence regarding draft Zoning Regulations
III. Review and discussion of revised Zoning Regulations draft, and additional correspondence from residents related to Zoning Regulation revisions.
IV. Discussion and re-scheduling of November meeting due to election.
V. Adjournment
The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, PLEASE CALL the Land Use Office at 860 763-8220
**Commission must have a quorum to meet. Thank You**
Open Space and Trails-Cancelled
– October 21, 2019
Meeting Cancelled
22October 22, 2019
23October 23, 2019●(1 event)
Housing Auth Special Mtg
– October 23, 2019
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Special Meeting October 23, 2019 – 3:00 p.m.
Woodcrest Community Room – 71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Discussion with individual residents
4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.2. PILOT abatement for Phase II
5. New Business
5.1. Review recent storm event and extended power outage
6. Approval of minutes from September 25, 2019
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. Adjournment
24October 24, 2019●(1 event)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 12:30pm
– October 24, 2019
Call to order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Staffing – Social Services Director
Meeting with CREC (Capitol Region Education Council) Selections for Spirit Community Conversations Organizing Committee
Adjournment
25October 25, 2019
26October 26, 2019
27October 27, 2019
28October 28, 2019●●(2 events)
Board of Education
– October 28, 2019
Board of Finance
– October 28, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Lower Level Conference Room
Call to Order
Members Present
BOE Update
Selectmen Update
CFO/ Finance Department Update
Creation of New Fund
Opportunity to add Agenda Items
Calendar 2020 BOF Regular Meeting Schedule
Transfers & Appropriations
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
7/22/2019 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
Prior Meeting Minutes (Previously Tabled)
4/10/19 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
5/20/19 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
6/24/19 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation
Adjournment
29October 29, 2019
30October 30, 2019
31October 31, 2019●(1 event)
Special Board of Selectmen 9:30am
– October 31, 2019
Call to order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Take Action on Tim Kradas appeal of the termination of his employment as Emergency Management Director