APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Stephanie Bacon (D) 6 Patricia Court, Gales Ferry, to the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission, as an Alternate Member, to complete a three (3) year term June 28, 2025 to fill a vacancy left by Ms. Schneider.
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Background:
Administration Cmt Mtg- 11/13/2024: The Committee forwarded a recommendation to the Town Council to appoint Ms. Bacon to the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission to fill a vacancy left by Ms. Sokolski.
In an email dated 11/30/2024 Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission Chairman Kenneth DiRicco requested that long standing Alternate Member Carol Schneider be moved to a Regular Member to fill Ms. Soloski's vacancy and the new appointment of Ms. Bacon be seated as an Alternate Member.
Because no further action was taken on the Administration Committee's November 13, 2024 recommendation the Committee can revisit the action to make the appointment adjustment as recommended by the Commission.
Ms. Bacon has a BA in Psychology and an MS in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in children and families.
Ms. Bacon is currently an active member in the community serving as the Secretary and Division Coordinator for Ledyard Soccer Club and that she was involved with the Gales Ferry School/Juliet W. Long PTO.
Ms. Bacon would like to take a more active role in the community and make a difference for residents in town. (see attached Application & Resume')
Ms. Sokolski resigned from the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission. (see attached letter dated 10/23/2024.)
Administrative Notes:
Currently the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission has one vacancy available.
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, a...
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