APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION reappoint members to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a three-year term as follows:
Mr. Gary St. Vil (D) 2 Thompson Street, Ledyard (Regular Member) term ending October 31, 2026
Mr. Paul Whitescarver (R) 6 Stoddards View. Gale Ferry (Regular Member) term ending October 31, 2026
Ms. Jessica Cobb (D) 7 Whippoorwill Drive, Gales Ferry (Alternate Member) term ending December 31, 2026
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Background:
These Members are interested in continuing to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission and their reappointments have been endorsed by the Commission and their respective parties.
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Administrative Notes:
Mr. Thomas Baudro (Alternate Member) term was also due to expire on October 31, 2023. He has informed the Commission that was not interested in continuing to serve, and that he would step down at the end of his term.
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
(please attached).
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 appointment and during their terms of office."
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