LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, March 2, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
(If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens
2. Approval of minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Reports
5. Financial Business
a. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Budget Subcommittee – Report on Staffing Proposal to BOF
b. Building Maintenance Committee
c. Friends of the Library liaison report
d. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
7. Old Business
a. LED project update
8. New Business
a. Change in Bowers Tournament dates
b. Endowment Fund
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Economic Dev Comm
– March 2, 2020
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Monday March 3, 2020 – 6:00pm
Lower level conference room, Somers Town Hall
1. Call to Order, Welcome to new commissioner
2. Review and Approval of Minutes from Feb.
3. Guest Presentation: Worthington Pond Winery
4. Correspondence
5. Old Business
a. Directory Updates/Progress/Coordination (Vicki Clark)
b. New Business updates
c. EDC Events:
i. Opiate Education Program – March 19th , joint project with Rotary, Lions Club and Somers Comes Together. (Beth Frechette)
ii. Pending Date for Directory Presentation (Vicki Clark)
d. Social Media Updates (Vicki Clark)
e. Strategic Town Development – Updates/Discussion
f. Pending Zoning Regulation Updates/Discussion
g. Somers Business Forum – Set date for Breakfast at Hometown Kitchen (Pam Belisle)
h. Property Showcase Project (Beth Frechette)
i. NCCCC (March 17th) BOD Meeting (Jim O’Hearn/Vicki Clark)
6. New Business
a. Discussion and Review of Restaurant Project possibly for summer 2020 (Beth Frechette)
7. Adjournment
Zoning Commission
– March 2, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD).
2. #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. #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.
2. #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
3. #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
2. #20-005: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Special Use Permit application for a Farm Winery pursuant to section 214-98(B) of the Somers Zoning Regulations, at 359 Mountain Road, Somers, in the A-1 Zone.
Annual Meeting 3. Election of officers 4. Review of by-laws
V. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 13, 2020, January 21, 2020, and February 3, 2020
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Cultural Comm Spec Mtg
– March 2, 2020
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
March 2, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes – D. Lewkowicz
b) Correspondence, update on Dot’s condition – 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, incl. Ginny’s email sent to Commission members – A. Levesque
b) “Connection” spring issue featuring Photography Show and 2020 Summer Concert series- deadline ~ 4/8/20, ~ publication date 5/10/20 – A. Levesque
c) Photography Show Update – S. Grabierz
d) Update on alternative location for 2020 summer concerts – A. Levesque
e) Update on Entertainer Schedules of 2020 Summer Concert series and 2020-2021 Coffeehouse – A. Levesque
5. Adjournment – next regular meeting Monday, April 13, 2020
Cultural Comm Special Mtg
– March 2, 2020
Recreation Comm
– March 2, 2020
3March 3, 2020
4March 4, 2020●(1 event)
Conservation Commission
– March 4, 2020
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for March 4, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 1, 2020.
5March 5, 2020●●(2 events)
Emergency Prep Adv
– March 5, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 5, 2020
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
a. COVID 19 Update
4. New Business
a. CERT Report
b. General Discussion
5. Approval of Minutes: February 6, 2020
6. Adjournment
Board of Selectmen
– March 5, 2020
Call to order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Woodcrest PILOT Discussion
The Scantic Spring Splash Resolution
Discussion – Polling locations
Local Traffic Authority Approval – charity motor cycle ride in honor of SWPD Sergeant Matt Mainieri
Minutes for Approval
2/6/2020 Reg BOS Minutes
2/20/2020 Reg BOS Minutes
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Opportunity to add Agenda Items
Adjournment
6March 6, 2020
7March 7, 2020
8March 8, 2020
9March 9, 2020●●(3 events)
Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
March 9, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 6:30 PM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from February 3, 2020:
#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.
ADJOURNMENT
Brd of Education
– March 9, 2020
Cultural Comm Cancelled
– March 9, 2020
10March 10, 2020●●(6 events)
Ct Department of Public Health
N/A March 10, 2020
The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has launched a 2-1-1 infoline and texting for COVID-19 questions from the general public. The Department of of Public Health is working closely with United Way 2-1-1 to identify new questions or trends for rumor control.
FY 2021 Budget Presentation and Discussion with BOE
FY 2021 Budget Follow-up and Discussion with BOS
CIP Update and FY2021 Recommendations
FY 2021 Revenue and Expense Analysis
FY 2021 Budget Recommendations and Decisions
Review of Meeting and Referendum Dates
Adjournment
ZBA – Cancelled
– March 10, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING
**MARCH 10, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2020.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or [email protected].
WPCA
– March 10, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA 3/10/20 7:30 pm Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF, 2020-21 O&M Budget
III. Maple Ridge Community System, 2020-21 O&M Budget
IV. Somersville WPCF – Pilot Project
V. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VI. Bills/Transfers
VII. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
11March 11, 2020●(1 event)
Cemetery Committee
– March 11, 2020
Town of Somers
Cemetery Committee
Regular meeting agenda
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
6:30 Town Hall lower level meeting room
1. Call to order
2. Members present
3. Approval / corrections of the previous meeting’s minutes.
4. Reports:
a. Finance
b. Investments – Morgan Stanley to be invited for September meeting.
c. American Legion -Date(s) for Flag postings. Requesting information on flat
medallions.
d. Sexton – Time line for install
e. Landscaper – Date for spring clean up
5. Old Business – Columbarium – Vote on pricing. Purchase price to be made available
through the business office for informational purposes even if sales are not yet ready to
be made. Cost of opening / closing to be discussed & voted on. Rules for use to be
finalized and voted on. Consideration of trifold flyer to be constructed for public hand
out at presentation session.
6. New Business –
a. Vote on dates for Spring cleanup. (A request for suggested dates had been made of
the Landscaper. No response as of 3.8.2020)
b. Discuss concern over flags & medallions. Date of Spring placement close to
Memorial Day. Concern over mowing around items and possible removal after
Fourth of July. Discussion will be held during American Legion segment if a
representative is present. If no representative present discussion during New
Business.
c. Discuss article for Quarterly town magazine on Columbarium. Discuss date of
presentation to the public. Discuss date on which sales can commence.
7. Adjournment
Next meeting scheduled for May 13,2020 @ 6:30.
Minutes are not final until voted on at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
12March 12, 2020●●(2 events)
Somers Village Board
– March 12, 2020
Planning Comm
– March 12, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING Thursday, March 12, 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 #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT. Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Annual Meeting – Review of By-Laws and Election of Officers
2. Regional Planning Commission Appointment
V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020
VII. ADJOURNMENT
13March 13, 2020
14March 14, 2020
15March 15, 2020
16March 16, 2020●(1 event)
OSTC
– March 16, 2020
Meeting Cancelled.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20th.
17March 17, 2020●(1 event)
Brd of Assessment Appeals Mtg
– March 17, 2020
Board of Assessment Appeals
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – 5:00 pm
Assessor/Tax Office
Call to Order
Review Appeals Filed
Adjournment
18March 18, 2020●●(3 events)
Housing Auth Mtg Cancelled
– March 18, 2020
Brd of Assessment Appeals
– March 18, 2020
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals
Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
6:00 pm
Assessor/Tax Office
Town Hall
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
Call to Order
Interview taxpayers having submitted an application for appeal by February 20, 2020
Decisions on Appeals
Adjournment
Brd of Assessment Appeals Agenda
– March 18, 2020
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – 6:00 pm
Assessor/Tax Office
Call to Order
Interview taxpayers having submitted an application for Appeal by February 20, 2020
Decisions on Appeals
Adjournment
19March 19, 2020●●(2 events)
Board of Selectmen Cancelled
– March 19, 2020
CIP
– March 19, 2020
20March 20, 2020
21March 21, 2020
22March 22, 2020
23March 23, 2020●●(2 events)
Board of Finance
– March 23, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
Call to Order
Members Present
FY 2021 Budget Discussion, Recommendations, and Decisions
FY 2021 Budget Flyer, Content Finalization and Approval
Approval of Minutes
02/24/20 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
03/10/20 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
Adjournment This meeting is 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.Video of this meeting can be found athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A
In-person, public access to this meeting is not being permitted and will not be available.
Brd of Education
– March 23, 2020
24March 24, 2020●(1 event)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 1:15pm
– March 24, 2020
Teleconference
Call to order
Members
Emergency Management Director Update to the Board of Selectmen on COVID -19.
Adjournment
25March 25, 2020●(1 event)
Zoning Commission – Postponed
March 25, 2020
The Zoning Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:30 pm has been postponed, date to be determined.
26March 26, 2020●(1 event)
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2:00pm
– March 26, 2020
Call to order
Members Present
Emergency Management Director Update to the Board of Selectmen on COVID -19.
Discussion and possible vote on COVID-19 Community Communication Strategies