APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Sarah Martic (R) 59R Long Pond Road South, Ledyard, to the Ledyard Farmers' Market Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending May 9, 2024 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Allyn.
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Background:
Ms. Martic has been a full-time vendor & volunteer at the Ledyard Farmers Market for a number of years and would like to volunteer to serve on the Committee
Ms. Martic's family has owned property in Ledyard since 1947 known as Cider Hill Turkey Farm where they raised bronze breasted turkeys for many years.
The Cider Hill Turkey Farm has been maintained her family for four generations.
Ms. Martic sells hand poured, soy wax candles and more. She also sells & teaches wreath making classes in the winter.
Administrative Notes:
The Farmers Market Committee currently has three vacancies (Please see attached Roster)
Ms. Allyn (R) resigned from the Ledyard Farmers Market Committee (please see attached resignation e-mail dated 3/16/2022).
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The Republican c Nominating Committee has recommended the appointment of Ms. Sarah Martic to fill the Ms. Allyn's vacancy.
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...
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