741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1551

(860) 464-3203

TOWN OF LEDYARD

Town Council

council@ledyardct.org

Meeting Minutes

Chairman S. Naomi

Rodriguez

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

WORKING DRAFT

7:00 PM

Town Hall Council Chambers

In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex

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CALL TO ORDER

IC.hairman Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers,

Town Hall Annex Building.

Chairman Rodriguez welcomed all to the Hybrid Meeting. She stated for the members of

the Town Council and the Public who were participating via video conference that the

remote meeting information was available on the Agenda that was posted on the Town’s

Website - Granicus-Legistar Meeting Portal.

II.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

III.

Councilor William Barnes

Councilor Jessica Buhle

Present:

Councilor Kevin Dombrowski

Chairperson S. Naomi Rodriguez

Councilor Tim Ryan

Councilor Tony Saccone

Councilor Gary St. Vil

Councilor April Brunelle

Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

Excused:

IV.

PRESENTATIONS

RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3)

MINUTES

Mr. Eric Treaster, 10 Hutington Way, Ledyard, requested the Town Council fill the

vacancies on the Board of Assessment Appeals.

VI.

COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS

VII. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS

VIII. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION to approve the following Town Council Minutes:

Special Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2025

Public Hearing Minutes of April 21, 2025

Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

RESULT:

IX.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications List - May 14, 2025

REFERALS

XI.

COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS

Administration Committee

Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Finance Committee

Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee

Liaison Reports

REPORT OF THE MAYOR:

XIII

XII. REPORT OF THE MAYOR

XIII. OLD BUSINESS

XIV. NEW BUSINESS

Finance Committee

MOTION to approve appropriations from the receipt of sales of vehicles and equipment through

GovDeals in the total amount of $27,225 as follows:

• $22,200 to the Public Works Heavy Equipment CNR Account 21040101-57311;

• $2,525 to the Public Works Pooled Vehicle CNR Account 21040101-57315;

• $1,300 to the Gales Ferry Fire Company CNR Account 21020551-57300; and

• $1,200 to the Nathan Lester House Donations Account 20810201-54203-24203.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Jessica Buhle

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tim Ryan

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to authorize a bid waiver for Willimantic Waste Paper Co., Inc. (Casella) for Bid No.

2025-08 (Oversized Bulky Waste Removal) due to lack of three bids, in accordance with

Ordinance #200-001 (rev 1) “An Ordinance for Purchasing”.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Jessica Buhle

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to approve a water rate increase of 4% to become effective on July 1, 2025 as

recommended by the WPCA and contained in the water and sewer rate table presented at the

WPCA April 22, 2025 Public Hearing; in accordance with Ordinance #400-001 “An Ordinance

Creating a Water Pollution Control Authority for the Town of Ledyard”.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tony Saccone

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTON to grant a Bid Waiver to Land Care & Design, LLC., of Ledyard, Connecticut, due to

receiving fewer than the required three bids in response to Bid #2025-06 (Routine Maintenance

for Parks & Recreation Facilities), in accordance with Ordinance #200-001 (rev 1) “An

Ordinance for Purchasing”

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Jessica Buhle

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tim Ryan

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to grant a Bid Waiver to M&M Hydroseeding, LLC, of Griswold, Connecticut, due to

receiving fewer than the required three bids in response to Bid #2025-07 (Turf Management for

Parks & Recreation Facilities), in accordance with Ordinance #200-001 (rev 1) “An Ordinance

for Purchasing.”

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tony Saccone

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to grant a Bid Waiver to Colliers Project Leaders not to exceed $110,000 due to

receiving fewer than the required three bids in response to Bid #24-8 (Juliet Long HVAC

Installation Owner’s Representative Services), in accordance with Ordinance #200-001 (rev 1)

“An Ordinance for Purchasing”.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tony Saccone

RESULT:

MOVER:

Jessica Buhle

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to transfer tax accounts in the amount of $88,887.98 listed in the report dated April

22, 2025, to the “Suspense File”

In addition, authorize the transfer of non-refundable over payments in the amount of $120.92 to

the general fund listed in the report dated April 23, 2025.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Jessica Buhle

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

Barnes, Buhle, Dombrowski, Rodriguez, Ryan, Saccone, and St. Vil

Brunelle, and Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

EXCUSED:

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Councilor Buhle moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilor Dombrowski.

V7 O- 0TAEp: proved and so declared. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

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Transcribed by Roxanne M. Maher

Administrative Assistant to the Town Council

I, S. Naomi Rodriguez, Chairman of the Ledyard Town Council,

hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and

correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Town Council

Meeting held on May 14, 2025.

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S. Naomi Rodriguez, Chairman