APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Jessica Cobb (D) 7 Whippoorwill Drive, Gales Ferry, as a Regular Member of the Planning & Zoning Commission to complete a three (3) year term ending October 31, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Mr. St. Vil.
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Background:
With Mr. St. Vil's election to the Town Council (November 7, 2023) he has stepped down from the Planning & Zoning Commission, in accordance with the Chapter III; Section 1; of the Town Charter.
Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman Capon has requested that Alternate Member Jessica Cobb be appointed as a Regular Member to fill Mr. St.Vil's vacancy. (please see attached email dated 12/5/2023)
Administrative Notes:
The Planning & Zoning Commission is comprised of five (5) Regular Members and three (3) Alternate Members.
With moving Ms. Cobb to a Regular Member the Planning & Zoning Commission would have two (2) Alternate Member vacancies. (Please see attached roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Minority Representation - CGS 9-167a:
In accordance with Chapter IV; Section 8 of the Town Charter "Except as otherwise provided for in this Charter, the Town Council may appoint members to fill vacancies in other offices, boards, and commissions established by this Charter and by ordinance as vacancies may occur, and appointing members to such offices, boards, and commissions as may be created in the future. Such appointments shall be made by the Town Council for such terms and upon such conditions as provided in the respective ordinance".
Chapter IV, Section 9: "In making appointments and removals, the Town Council shall act by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of all its members.
All members of boards, commissions, and committees contained in this Charter, or subsequently created under this Charter, except members of the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Fire Marshal, and the Deputy Fire Marshal(s), shall be electors of the Town at the time of their appointm...
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