APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
ti tMOTION to appoint Ms. Julie Harty (R ) 26 Coachman Pike, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2028 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Schneider.
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Background:
Ms. Harty enjoys gardening and would like to be involved in her community. (please see attached Appointment Application).
Administrative Notes:
Currently there are two vacancies on the Beautification Committee. (see attached Roster).
The following three (3) Appointment Applications have been submitted to fill the (2) two Vacancies.
* Ms. Julie Harty (R ) 26 Coachman Pike
* Ms. Marielle Winkelman ( R) 11 Linden Lane
* Ms. Phyllis McCormack (I) 31 Tanager Lane
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
2/17/2026: The RTC endorsed Ms. Harty's Application to serve on the Ledyard Beautification Committee.
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 su...
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