APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Cory Watford (R) 429 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, 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. Roberts-Pierson.
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Background
Mr. Watford is employed by GMCS Security as Stagehand Security.
Mr. Watford has prior experience with the preservation of historic properties, as his wife was the former Caretaker of the Nathan Lester House.
Mr. Watford has been an active member in the community serving on the former Ledyard Ambulance, Ledyard Fire Department, Ledyard Historical Society, and as its secretary for two-yeas; Future Farmers of America (FFA); and a member of Ledyard RTC,
Administrative Notes:
With Kelly Lamb's resignation the Historic District Commission has one regular member vacancy. (Please see attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The RTC has endorsed the appointment of Mr. Watford to the Historic District 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 electors of the Town ...
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