APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to recommend the Town Council appoint the following Members to the "Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission" a for six-month term in accordance with Res#002-2026/Mar 25
* One Member from the Community-at-Large with Planning experience:
Mr. Tony Capon (D) 37 Silas Deane Road, Ledyard
* One Member from the Community-at-Large with Zoning experience
Mr. Kevin Dombrowski ( R) 139 Meetinghouse Lane, Ledyard
* One Member from the Planning & Zoning Commission
Ms. Beth Ribe (U) 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard
* One Member from the Community-at-Large
Mr. Milton (Dave) Schroder, Jr., (U) 290 Whalehead Road, Gales Ferry
* One Member from the Town Council )
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Background:
In response to residents' request for the Town Council to evaluate whether the Planning and Zoning Commission should remain as a combined Commission; or whether it should be two separate Commissions, at their March 25, 2026 meeting the Town Council adopted a "Resolution to Establishing an Ad-Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission".
Administrative Notes:
Administration Committee Meeting 5/13/2026:
Councilor Garcia-Irizarry stated the Town Council received eight Appointment Applications from residents interested in serving on the newly established "Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission". However, she stated that the Committee was only calling for a total of four members with specific qualifications; plus one member from the Town Council for a total of five members.
The Administration Committee agreed to review each of the following Applications and to narrow down the selection for the Motion:
Members to the "Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission" a for six-month term in accordance with Res#002-2026/Mar 25
? One Member from the...
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