APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Matthew Miello (R) 12 Cardinal Lane, Gales Ferry, to the Planning & Zoning Commission as an Alternate Member to complete a three-year term ending October 31, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Baudro.
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Background:
Mr. Miello has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in mechanical engineering.
During the past year Mr. Miello has attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meetings and has expressed an interest in serving on the Commission.
Mr. Miello has been an active member in the community coaching Tee Ball.
Administrative Notes:
The Planning & Zoning Commission currently had two Alternate Member vacancies. (Please see attached roster).
Mr. Baudro indicated that he would step off the Planning & Zoning Commission at the end of his term - October 31, 2023
Republican Nominating Committee Recommendation:
11/8/2023: The Republican Nominating Committee endorsed Mr. Miello's appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission. (see 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 ti...
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