APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Ammie M. Chittim (D) 972 Shewville Road, Ledyard,as a Regular Member to the Historic District Commission to complete a five (5) year term ending December 6, 2028, filling a vacancy left by Ms. Dyson.
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Background:
Ms. Chittim is a College Professor and because she no longer has the ability to work in preservation full-time, she has expressed an interest to serve on the Historic District Commission.
Ms. Chittim has indicated that she was available to volunteer on weekends and was interested in assisting with archaeological/site assessments, grant writing, technical reports, and public outreach events for the Town of Ledyard.
Ms. Chittim moved to Ledyard about 18 months ago and has created a free-to-the-public archaeology program, that she hosted at her a1780 Era Colonial property in Ledyard. The purpose of the program was to teach historic archaeology and historic preservation to kids, high-school and college-level students, as well as adults. Ms. Chittim has a passion to increase knowledge regarding the importance of preservation. (Please see attached Resume')
Administrative Notes:
The Historic District Commission currently has the following vacancies:
* 1 - Regular Member
* 1 - Alternate Member
(See attached Roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
The DTC endorsed Ms. Ammie Chittim's appointment to the Historic Commission on December 28, 2023. She is highly qualified for this appointment and her background would make her an asset to the Historic Commission.
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 s...
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