Events in January 2020
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Library Closed Library Closed
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January 1, 2020 -
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council – CANCELLED Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council – CANCELLED
January 2, 2020MEETING CANCELED
Next regular meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2020Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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January 2, 2020- Call to order
- Members Present
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Boards and Commissions- Appointments/Reappointments
- DPW Seasonal Staffing Request
- Authorization of Scheduled Payments
- Minutes for Approval
- 11/7/19 Minutes
- 11/21/19 Special Minutes
- 12/519 Reg Minutes
- Budget Review Discussion
- Proposed Referendum Schedule
- 5/5/20 Proposed Town Meeting Date
- 5/12/20 Proposed Referendum Date
- Opportunity to add Agenda Items
- Adjournment
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Library Board Library Board
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January 6, 2020LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, January 6, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
(If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens – Todd Rolland, DPW
2. Approval of minutes
3. Correspondence
a. Thank you notes
4. Treasurer’s Reports
5. Financial Business
a. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Board Committees list
b. Building Maintenance Committee
c. Friends of the Library liaison report
d. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Eversource LED proposal
b. Staff Copy Machine
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. AdjournmentZoning Commission Zoning Commission
January 6, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020
6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium- CALL TO ORDER
- NEW BUSINESS:
- #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed Text Amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD).
- #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
- #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
- PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from December 2, 2019:
- #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
- #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- MINUTES APPROVAL: December 2, 2019 minutes
- ADJOURNMENT
Economic Dev Comm Economic Dev Comm
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January 6, 2020Recreation Comm Recreation Comm
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January 6, 2020SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
03, January 2020 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Community Center
Meeting Cancelled -
WPCA WPCA
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January 7, 2020WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 Main St.
Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860) 763-8216
January 7, 2020
7:30 pm
Town Hall Conference Room
The Regular scheduled meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.
Please call Steven Jacobs at 860-763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
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Conservation Commission – Cancelled Conservation Commission – Cancelled
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January 8, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for January 8, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
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Planning Commission Planning Commission
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January 9, 2020PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:00 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Referral for application #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
2. Zoning Referral for application #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
3. Zoning Referral for application #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
4. Zoning Referral for application #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
5. Zoning Referral for review and comments of the revised Town of Somers Zoning Regulations.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Referral for application #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed Text Amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD). applicant is seeking
2. Zoning Referral for application #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
3. Zoning Referral for application #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 12, 2019
VII. ADJOURNMENT -
Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee
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January 13, 2020Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
January 13, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, January 13, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall AuditoriumPUBLIC HEARING:
#19-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#19-017 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning MapThe 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.
Brd of Education Brd of Education
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January 13, 2020Cultural Comm Cultural Comm
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January 13, 2020SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 13, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of November 4, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes – D. Lewkowicz
b) Correspondence – A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report – S. Grabierz
b) Bills for approval/pay – S. Grabierz
4. Old Business
a) Publicity Update – G. Lockwood
b) “Connection” winter issue featuring Coffeehouse and Photography Show – deadline 1/20/20 pub. Date 2/17/20 – A. Levesque
c) 2020 Fall Scarecrow Contest – A. Levesque
d) Update Dec. 8, 2019 concert with Horizon Blue Quartet & gloves – A. Levesque
e) Update Jan. 12, 2020 Coffeehouse with Rich Badowski & fingerfoods – A. Levesque
f) Update Olde Methodist Church sign and historical write-up – D. Cutter
g) Thank you cards sent for Christmas to 2019 Sponsors – A. Levesque
h) Update on outdoor summer concert series, incl. EEE mosquito issue & bathroom facility – A. Levesque
5. New Business
a. Lockbox at Piedmont Hall – B. Hall
b. Coffee makers – B. Hall
c. 2020 Scholarship – B. Hall
d. January meeting for entertainer lineup for 2020 summer concerts and 2020-2021 Piedmont Coffeehouse – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment – next regular meeting Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 -
Advisory Comm for Sr Advisory Comm for Sr
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January 14, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
January 14, 2020 1:30PM
Somers Senior CenterI. Call to Order
II. Approval of 12/10/19 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Appointment of Municipal Agent
B. Updates from Senior Center SupervisorVII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
ZBA – Cancelled ZBA – Cancelled
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January 14, 2020**JANUARY 14, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2020.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
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Housing Authority Housing Authority
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January 15, 2020 -
Pension Comm Spec Mtg Pension Comm Spec Mtg
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January 16, 2020PENSION COMMITTEE
Special MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020
TOWN HALL 3:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 2019 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2019.
REPORT FROM STEVE LEMANSKI OF HOOKER AND HOLCOMBE ON JULY 1, 2019 ACTUARIAL VALUATION
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
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENTBoard of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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January 16, 20201. Call to order
2. Members Present
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Boards and Commissions- Resignations/Appointments Cemetery and EDC
5. Finance – Intern Staffing Request
6. Emergency Management Director Appointment
7. Authorization of Scheduled Payments
8. Approval of Minutes – January 2, 2020 Reg Minutes – Corrections/Additions:
a. Add – Special BOS Meeting set for 2/3/20 at 4:00pm location Fire Department.
b. Add – Ailene Henry was reappointed to the Senior Advisory with a term expiring on 12.22.20.
9. Budget Review and Discussion
a. Library
b. Recreation and Leisure Services
c. Social Services
10. Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
11. Citizen Comments
12. AdjournmentCIP Regular Meeting – CANCELLED CIP Regular Meeting – CANCELLED
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January 16, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
CANCELLED
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Library Closed Library Closed
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January 20, 2020Martin Luther King Jr Closed Martin Luther King Jr Closed
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January 20, 2020 -
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
January 21, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
#19-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Regulations
#19-017 Town of Somers Zoning Commission – Adoption of revised Zoning Map
III. 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. -
CIP Special Meeting CIP Special Meeting
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January 23, 2020 -
Board of Finance Board of Finance
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January 27, 2020TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- BOE Update
- Selectmen’s Update
- CFO’s Update
- Budget Update
- CIP Update
- Approval of Minutes
- 12/23/19 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
- Other Business
- Adjournment
Brd of Education Brd of Education
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January 27, 2020 -
Cemetery Committee Cemetery Committee
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January 29, 2020Somers Cemetery Committee
Special Meeting
Wednesday January 29, 2020
6:30 PM Town Hall Lower meeting room
AGENDA
- Call to order
- Member’s present
- Correction if needed to prior meeting minutes.
Special meeting, no minutes can be voted on for approval.
- Reports:
- Finance
- Investments
- American Legion
- Sexton
- Landscaper – fall clean up, repair of lawn from tire damage
- DPW – if needed
- Old Business
- Vote to approve 2020 calendar and new meeting time
- Report from sub-committee on review and update of rules and regulations
- New Business
- Columbarium
- Rules for name plates (fonts, inscriptions, information standards)
- Design(s) for end panel(s)
- Pricing
- Date on which sales may be initiated
- Discuss date of presentation to the public
- Adjournment