APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint the following to the Historic District Commission:
* Mr. Vincent Godino (D) 1906 Center Groton Road, as an Alternate Member for a five (5) year term ending, December 6, 2024, filling a vacancy left by Mr. Lamb
* Ms. Kelly Lamb (U) 93R Lambtown Road, Ledyard, as a Regular Member for a five year (5) year term, ending December 6, 2024, filling a vacancy left by Mr. Godino.
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Background:
Mr. Godino served as Chairman of the Historic District Commission since 2018, and has been a member of the Commission for well over 25 years.
Mr. Godino has decided to step down as Chairman and has requested that he be moved from a Regular Member to an Alternate Member.
In addition, Mr. Godino has recommended that Alternate Member Kelly Lamb be appointed (moved) to a Regular Member. (Please see attached email dated 12/28/2023).
Administrative Notes:
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
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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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