APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Michael Marelli (D) 4 Lee Brook Road, Ledyard, to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, as a Regular Member of the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending October 31, 2025 to fill a vacancy left by Mr. Maugle.
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Background:
Mr. Marelli has a BS in Marine Transportation, Licensed Deck Officer-Mass; Maritime Academy RI Tree Steward, RI Licensed Arborist, Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Certified Horticulturalist, CT Supervisory Pesticide Applicator.
Mr. Marelli has been an active member of the community serving on the Conservation Commission for over 10 years and as it's Chairman for 8 years.
Mr. Marelli is also a member of the Agricultural Commission since it's inception 4 years ago, serving as the Commission's Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Marelli is interested in serving on the Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission because he believes that the areas of interest is shared by the IWWC and the Conservation Commission were closely related. His years of experience on the Conservation Commission could provide a benefit to the IWWC.
(please see attached Application)
Administrative Notes:
Town Council Meeting 10/23/2024 : Mr. Marelli was appointed as an Alternate Member of the IWWC.
The IWWC currently has 1 Regular Member vacancy and
2 Alternate Member vacancies.
IWWC Chairman DeBrodt has requested Mr. Marelli be appointed as a Regular Member to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Maugle.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
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...
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