APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint the following as Regular Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
* Ms. Beth Ribe (U) 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard, to complete a three (3) year term ending October 31, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Cobb;
* Mr. Matthew Miello (R) 12 Cardinal Lane, Gales. Ferry, to complete a three (3) year term ending October 31, 2027 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Capon.
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Background:
Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Member Jessica Cobb resigned from the Commission (see attached letter dated 10/23/2024.)
Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Member J.A (Tony) Capon chose not to continue to serve on the Commission when his term expired on October 31, 2024 (see attached lettere dated 10/23/2024
Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman requested the following two Alternate Member be appointed as Regular Members Jessica Cobb and Mathew Miello. (see attached Roster).
Administrative Notes:
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Nominating Committee Recommendation:
N/a
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 at the time of their appointm...
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