APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Gary Schneider (D) 101 Inchcliffe Drive, Gales Ferry to the "Ad Hoc Committee to Develop a Process for Capital Improvement Budding Projects for the Town of Ledyard" as the Representative from the Community at Large, for six-month term in accordance with Res#002-2026/Feb 11.
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Background:
Mr. Schneider has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Master of Science in Industrial Engineering; and is currently employed as the Public Works Director in the Town of Groton. (see application & resume')
Mr. Schneider has been an active member of the community. He is currently serving as a member of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee and was its former Chairman.
Mr. Schneider believes that small government like Ledyard needed to find subject matter experts within the citizens to support special projects such as the Development of a Process for Capital Improvement Budding Projects".
Administrative Notes:
The "Ad Hoc Committee to Develop a Process for Capital Improvement Building Projects for the Town of Ledyard" was a short-term six-month assignment. This Committee called for 7 Members, with six members being appointed at the Town Council's April 22, 2026 meeting.
The seventh position was calling for a member from the Community-at-Large with Construction Management Experience.
Since the Town Council's April 22, 2026 meeting the following two Appointment Applications have been received
* Mr. Gary Schneider
* Mr. Chuck Warrington
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
5/11/2025: The DTC endorsed Mr. Schneider's Appointment
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 commi...
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