APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Phyllis McCormack (I) 31 Tanager Lane, Gales Ferry, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Martic.
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Background:
Ms. McCormack is a Retired Registered Nurse; and continues to work per diem.
Ms. McCormack has been an active member of her community as she was a past member of a Lions Club and was involvement with fund raising activities such as pancake breakfasts and a golf tournament. She also previously volunteered as a EMT at the Mohegan Fire Company.
Ms. McCormack enjoys the beauty of the town and would like to participate in maintaining it as well as improving it; and now that she was retired she has time to volunteer and give back to the community.
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:
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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.
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