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Meeting Name: Town Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft Minutes  
Meeting location: Town Hall Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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25-2686 1  Presentation· Students Celebrate 250 “I Voted” Sticker Contest   Action details Not available
25-2687 1  Presentation· Proclamation   Action details Not available
25-2684 1  MinutesMOTION to approve Regular Town Council Minutes of October 8, 2025Approved as Amended  Action details Video Video
25-2685 1  CorrespondenceCommunications List - October 22, 2025   Action details Not available
25-2156 21. ReportAdministration Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026   Action details Video Video
25-2157 12. ReportCommunity Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Report- Fiscal Year 2025/2026   Action details Video Video
25-2159 13. ReportFinance Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026   Action details Video Video
25-2160 14. ReportLUPPW Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026   Action details Video Video
25-2161 1  ReportMayor Report Fiscal Year 2025/2025   Action details Video Video
25-2637 11. AppointmentMOTION to recommend the Town Council appoint Mr. Nathaniel Woody (U) 770 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry as a Regular Member, to Planning & Zoning Commission for a three (3) term ending October 31, 2028 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Craig.Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
24-0923 22. AppointmentMOTION to appoint Ms. Gillian Thorne ( R) 3 Adios Lane, Ledyard, to the Library Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending November 7, 2027 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Candler.Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2567 13. AppointmentMOTION to appoint the following members to the Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee for a two (2) year term ending December 15, 2027 in accordance with the structure provided in Res#004-20/25/Jan 25 “Town of Ledyard Resolution Supporting Their Continued Participation In The Sustainable CT Municipal Certification Program And Establishing A Sustainable CT Ad Hoc Committee: · Mr. Michael Dreimiller (D) 37 Norman Drive, Gales Ferry (Economic Development Commission) · Mr. Nathaniel Woody (U) 770 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry (Planning & Zoning Commission · Ms. Beth Ribe (U) 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard (Community -at-Large) · Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry (D) 58 Eagle Ridge Drive, Gales Ferry Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee MemberApproved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2517 24. GrantMOTION to authorize the submission of a grant request to the State of Connecticut for the removal of foam and cleaning of the foam system for Gales Ferry Engine 21.Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2158 25. Policy-ProcedureMOTION to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Standing Bid Waiver List to include the following: · Freightliner/Alliance in East Hartford.   Action details Video Video
25-1443 26. GrantMOTION to appropriate $8,000 to Account #20810201-50000-24207 (Cemetery Committee - Grant Expense) to recognize the grant awarded by the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management entitled “Neglected Cemetery Account Grant Program”.Approved and so declaredPass Action details Not available
25-2560 17. Land UseMOTION to recommend the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension, Ledyard Connecticut (Parcel ID: 50/130/19), known as the “Kettle Hole” property to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration to be combined with other lands of the DDJJM, LLC., at 173 Stoddards Wharf Road and 175 Stoddards Wharf Road to be transferred to Avalonia Land Conservancy, to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions: 1) Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the property. 2) In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can own the so-called “Kettle Hole” property, Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no cost to the Town, other than customary recording and legal fees. The Town shall have 120 days to accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2561 18. Land UseMOTION to recommend the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 13 Applewood Drive (parcel ID: 99-530-13) to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with the Avalonia Land Conservancy “Pike Marshall Preserve to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions: 1). The 10-foot wide access to the property shall be clearly marked in the field by a Land Surveyor engaged by Avalonia Land Conservancy. 2) Appropriate signage identifying the open space parcel shall be installed by Avalonia Land Conservancy. 3) Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the property. 4) In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can own 13 Applewood Drive property (parcel ID:99-530-13), Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance will be at no cost to the Town, other than customary recording anApproved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2562 19. Land UseMOTION to schedule a Hybird (in-Person and Video Conference) Public Hearing date for November 12, 2025 at 6:15 p.m., in accordance with CGS 07-163e, to receive comment and recommendation on the following: (1) The transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension, Ledyard Connecticut (Parcel ID:50/130/19), known as the “Kettle Hole” property to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with other lands of the DDJJM, LLC., at 173 Stoddards Wharf Road and 175 Stoddards Wharf Road to be transferred to Avalonia Land Conservancy, to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions: 1). Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the property. 2). In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can own the so-called “Kettle Hole” property, Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer the property back to the Town of Ledyard as the last owner of record. Such conveyance Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2563 110. Land UseMOTION to schedule a Hybird Format ( In-Person & Video Conference) Special Town Meeting date for November 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to be held in the Council Chambers, 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway, to consider, discuss and vote upon the following: (1) “Shall the Town of Ledyard transfer town-owned property located at 19 Avery Hill Road Extension, Ledyard Connecticut (Parcel ID:50/130/19), known as the “Kettle Hole” property to Avalonia Land Conservancy for no consideration, to be combined with other lands of the DDJJM, LLC., at 173 Stoddards Wharf Road and 175 Stoddards Wharf Road to be transferred to Avalonia Land Conservancy, to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the Conservancy care with the following conditions: 1). Avalonia Land Conservancy will pay for all conveyances and fees regarding the transfer of the property. 2). In the event Avalonia Land Conservancy determines they no longer wish to own or no longer can own the so-called “Kettle Hole” property, Avalonia Land Conservancy will first offer the property back to the Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
25-2585 111. OrdinanceMOTION to extend Archery Hunting on Certain Town Owned Lands and Certain Open Space Properties for one-year in accordance with provisions in Ordinance#100-018 (rev. 1) "An Ordinance Providing Archery Hunting on Certain Town Owned Lands and Certain Open Space Properties" In addition, amend Ordinance #100-018 “Appendix A - Town of Ledyard Hunting Rules and Regulations” to paragraph (5) as follows: 5) Hunting shall be limited to the following Town of Ledyard owned properties and open space properties not owned by the Town of Ledyard, as recorded on the Deed of the Land Records or with written consent of the property owner. a) Clark Farm (1025 Colonel Ledyard Highway) (Town Owned Property) b) Founders Preserve Parcel (REMOVE 332 - CHANGE TO 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway (Avalonia Land Conservancy) .Approved and so declaredPass Action details Video Video
24-0481 412. OrdinanceMOTION to override the Mayor's disapproval/veto dated October 16, 2025 and approved the "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics And Ethics Commission" as approved by the Town Council at their October 8, 2025 meeting.TabledPass Action details Video Video