APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Greg Lockhart (D) 30 Tanger Lane, Gales Ferry, to the Planning & Zoning Commission, as an Alternate Member to complete a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2025 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Harwood.
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Background:
Mr. Lockhart is currently employed as the Vice President of Spectra Automation. He has 42 years of experience in management all aspects of engineering, construction, and management of commercial, industrial and residential projects in value of $850 million.
Mr. Lockhart would like to be involved in the development of his community. Mr. Lockhart
and his wife recently moved to Ledyard from Montville where his wife continues to be employed as the Director of Youth Services. (Please see attached Application)
Administrative Notes:
The Planning & Zoning commission currently had one Alternate Member Vacancy.(Please see Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
7/20/2025: DTC endorsed the appointment of Mr. Lockheart to the Planning & Zoning commission.
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 elect...
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