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File #: 25-1407    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Appointment Status: Passed
File created: 2/5/2025 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 2/26/2025 Final action: 2/26/2025
Title: MOTION to appoint Mr. Nathaniel Woody (U) 770 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry, as an Alternate Member to the Planning & Zoning Commission to complete a three (3) year term ending October 31, 2026 filling, vacancy left by Mr. Miello.
Attachments: 1. APPOINT APPLICATION-WOODY-PLANNING & ZONING-2025-01-20, 2. PLANNING & ZONING-2025-02-03
APPOINTMENT

Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Nathaniel Woody (U) 770 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry, as an Alternate Member to the Planning & Zoning Commission to complete a three (3) year term ending October 31, 2026 filling, vacancy left by Mr. Miello.

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Background:

Mr. Woody has a BS in Biochemistry, University of Maine 1999; PHD in Chemometrics, University of Delaware, 2003

Mr. Woody previously served on the Planning & Zoning Commission for many years, and as the Commission's Chairman. He is knowledgeable in Land Use Regulations and the governing CGS.

Mr. Woody is currently works as a Senior Comp Chemist.



Administrative Notes:
The Planning & Zoning Commission currently has one Alternate Memaber vacancy. (see attached roster).




Nominating Committee Recommendation:
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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 appointment and during their terms of office."
Connecticut General Statutes

Sec. 9-167a. Minority representation. (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection, the maximum ...

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