LAND USE
Subject - Property- Open Space:
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Discussion regarding the Conservation Commission's interest to purchase a parcel for open space.
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Background:
Town Council Meeting 1/11/2023:
Mr. Michael Marelli, 4 Lee Brook Drive, Ledyard, Conservation Commission Chairman, stated the Commission has learned of a piece of property that was for sale that would be contiguous to other Greenways in town and falls under certain parameters for open space and wetland acquisition. He stated the Commission was interested in purchasing the property, noting that there were Grant Programs available for the purchase of open space that the Commission could apply for. He stated the Conservation Commission has not contacted anyone regarding the property, and that there have been no negotiations. He stated he was present this evening to inform the Town Council of this opportunity and to seek the Town Council's guidance on the process for the Conservation Commission to pursue this opportunity and for permission to contact the seller (broker) to express an interest in the property.
Chairman Dombrowski stated that he would refer the initiative to the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee to review the Conservation Commission's interest in the property.
Mayor Allyn, III, stated Mr. Marelli could contact the Broker to see if there were any other interested parties in the property and to gather other relevant information. He went on to state the town internally had access to the mapping of the property that could be provided to Land Use.
Chairman Dombrowski stated should they decide to pursue purchasing the property that a public hearing and a special town meeting would be required for the townspeople to vote on the purchase of the property.
Mr. Marelli acknowledged the work involved and the process for the town to acquire a property, explaining that the Conservation Commission would most likely not look to apply for the Grant Funding until next year.
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