APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Anne Roberts-Pierson (U) ) 4 Andersson Drive, Gales Ferry as an Alternate Member to the Historic District Commission to complete a five (5) year term ending December 6, 2028 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Watford.
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Background:
Mr. Roberts-Pierson is a 1979 Graduate from UCONN; and she has been an active member of the community volunteering her time to serve on the following:
* Previously served on the Ledyard Historic District Commission, 2005.- 2008,
* Former Member of the Conservation Commission
* 2003-2010 Ledyard Senior Center Meals-on Wheels driver,
* 2006 to 2007 timeframe Dow Community Advisory Panel member 2011-present
* Eastern CT Conservation District Board member 2010-2020
* Avalonia Land Conservancy Board member and Office of President 2004 - 2011
* Groton Open Space Association Board member and
* Avery Copp House Board member (Please see Appointment Application)
Administrative Notes:
With moving Alternate Member Rebecca Watford to a Regular Member, there will be one Alternate Member vacancy on the Historic District Commission. (Please see attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
Ms. Roberts-Pierson is registered as an Unaffiliated; and therefore, no party recommendation is provided.
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...
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