741 Colonel Ledyard Highway  
Ledyard, CT 06339  
TOWN OF LEDYARD  
Administration Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
http://www.ledyardct.org  
Chairman Gary St. Vil  
Regular Meeting  
Wednesday, May 13, 2026  
5:30 PM  
Town Hall Annex- Hybrid Format  
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In -Person: Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex Building  
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I
CALL TO ORDER  
Ith. e Meeting was called to order by Committee Chaiman Councilor Garcia-Irizarry at 5:30 p.m.  
at the Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex Building.  
Councilor Garcia-Irizarry welcomed all to the Hybrid Meeting. She stated for the Town  
Council Administration Committee and members of 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.  
ROLL CALL  
William Barnes  
Present:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
April Brunelle  
Excused:  
In addition, the following were present:  
Ty (Earl) Lamb Town Councilor  
Christine DiasDirector of Human Resources  
Scott Johnson, Jr. Director-Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens  
Karen Parkinson Historic District Commission Chairman  
Doug Kelley Historic District Commission Vice Chairman  
Pamela Ball Farmers Market Committee Chairman  
Brandon Graber Resident  
Jeff Eilenberger Resident  
Victoria Ericson Resident  
Edwin MurrayResident  
Eleanor Murray Resident  
Lee Ann Berry Resident  
Brandon Sabbag Resident  
Eleanor Murray Resident  
Colleen LauerResident  
Roxanne Maher Administrative Assistant  
III.  
RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS  
Mr. Ty (Earl) Lamb, 95 Lambtown Road, Ledyard, Town Councilor, commented on the  
many good Applicants that were received that were interested in volunteering to serve on a  
number of the Town’s Committees.  
Mr. Doug Kelley, 40 Pinelock Drive, Gales Ferry, Historic  
District  
Commission  
Vice-Chairman, noted that the Adminstration Committee received two Applications to fill  
one position on the Historic District Commission. He noted both candidates were well  
qualified providing some background on both Ms. Kim Millar and Victoria Ericson. He  
stated that Historic District Commission Chairman Karen Parkinson asked that he convey  
her sentiments that while both were viable candidates, the Commission was looking to have  
more representation from the Gales Ferry side of town, noting that the Commission prides  
itself on being non-partisan.  
IV.  
V.  
PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
MOTION to approve the Administration Committee Minutes of April 8, 2026  
VI.  
NEW BUSINESS  
MOTION to approve proposed Social Services Coordinator job description as presented in  
the draft date May 5, 2026.  
1.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
MOTION to endorse the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission proposal to  
dedicate the new pavilion Lantern Hill Road Park in Janet Barnett (Janet Barnett Pavilion)  
2.  
3.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
MOTION to endorse the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission proposal to  
dedicate the Senior Center Fitness Room in Paula Crocker (Paula Crocker Fitness Center).  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
SECONDER:  
2
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
AYE:  
1
Brunelle  
EXCUSED:  
4.  
Councilor Garcia-Irizarry stated the Town Council received eight Appointment Applications  
from residents interested in serving on the newly established "Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate  
the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission". However, she stated that  
the Committee was only calling for a total of four members with specific qualifications; plus  
one member from the Town Council for a total of five members.  
The Administration Committee agreed to review each of the following Applications and to  
narrow down the selection for the Motion:  
Members to the “Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission &  
Zoning Commission” a for six-month term in accordance with Res#002-2026/Mar 25  
·
One Member from the Community-at-Large with Planning experience:  
Mr. Michael Cherry (U) 5 Whippoorwill Drive, Gales Ferry  
*Mr. Tony Capon (D) 37 Silas Deane Road, Ledyard  
Mr. Jeffrey Kulo (D) 39 Chriswood Trace, Ledyard  
·
One Member from the Community-at-Large with Zoning experience  
*Mr. Kevin Dombrowski ( R) 139 Meetinghouse Lane, Ledyard  
Mr. Eric Treaster, ( R)10 Huntington Way, Ledyard  
Mr. Michael Cherry (U) 5 Whippoorwill Drive, Gales Ferry  
Mr. Tony Capon (D) 37 Silas Deane Road, Ledyard  
Mr. Jeffrey Kulo (D) 39 Chriswood Trace, Ledyard  
·
One Member from the Planning & Zoning Commission  
*Ms. Beth Ribe (U) 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard  
·
One Member from the Community-at-Large  
*Mr. Milton (Dave) Schroeder, Jr., (U) 290 Whalehead Road, Gales Ferry  
Mr. Edwin Murray ( R) 26 Deveonshire Drive, Gales Ferry  
·
One Member from the Town Council )  
The Administration Committee commented on the difficulty to only select four members, noting  
that each of Candidates had extensive qualifications and experience. By consensus the  
Administration Committee to forward the Applications as noted with an asterisk above.  
MOTION to recommend the Town Council appoint the following Members to the “Ad Hoc  
Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission” a  
for six-month term in accordance with Res#002-2026/Mar 25  
·
One Member from the Community-at-Large with Planning experience:  
Mr. Tony Capon (D) 37 Silas Deane Road, Ledyard  
·
One Member from the Community-at-Large with Zoning experience  
Mr. Kevin Dombrowski ( R) 139 Meetinghouse Lane, Ledyard  
·
One Member from the Planning & Zoning Commission  
Ms. Beth Ribe (U) 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard  
·
One Member from the Community-at-Large  
Mr. Milton (Dave) Schroder, Jr., (U) 290 Whalehead Road, Gales Ferry  
·
One Member from the Town Council )  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
William Barnes  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Mr. David Gruszkowksi ( R) 26 Saw Mill Drive, Ledyard, to the  
Retirement Board to complete a three (3) year term ending January 20, 2029 filling a vacancy  
left by Ms. DeGaetano.  
5.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Mr. Gary Schneider (D) 101 Inchcliffe Drive, Gales Ferry to the “Ad Hoc  
Committee to Develop a Process for Capital Improvement Budding Projects for the Town of  
Ledyard” as the Representative from the Community at Large, for six-month term in accordance  
with Res#002-2026/Feb 11.  
6.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
William Barnes  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Mr. Chuck Warrington (U) 1058 Long Cove Road, Gales Ferry, to the “Ad  
Hoc Committee to Develop a Process for Capital Improvement Budding Projects for the Town  
of Ledyard” as the Representative from the Community at Large, for six-month term in  
accordance with Res#002-2026/Feb 11.  
7.  
MOTION FAILED  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
SECONDER:  
2
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
NAY:  
1
Brunelle  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Ms. Anne Roberts-Pierson (U) 4 Anderson Drive, Gales Ferry, as a  
Regular Member to the Historic District Commission, to complete a five (5) year term ending  
December 6, 2029; filling a vacancy left by Ms. Lamb.  
8.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
William Barnes  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Mr. Cory Watford (R) 429 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, as an  
Alternate Member to the Historic District Commission, to complete a five (5) year term ending  
December 6, 2028; filling a vacancy left by Ms. Roberts-Pierson.  
9.  
Councilor Garcia-Irizarry noted that earlier today Mr. Watford withdrew his Appointment  
Application. Therefore, no action was required this evening.  
WITHDRAWN  
RESULT:  
MOTION to appoint Ms. Kim Millar (U) 6 Riverside Place, Gales Ferry, as an Alternate  
Member to the Historic District Commission, to complete a five (5) year term ending December  
6, 2028; filling a vacancy left by Ms. Roberts-Pierson.  
10.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Ms. Victoria Ericson ( R) 85 Lambtown Road, Ledyard, as an Alternate  
Member to the Historic District Commission, to complete a five (5) year term ending December  
6, 2028; filling a vacancy left by Ms. Roberts-Pierson.  
11.  
MOTION FAILED  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
NAY:  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to reappoint Ms. Sarah Martic ( R) 59R Long Pond Road, South, Ledyard, to the  
Ledyard Farmers’ Market Committee for a three (3) year term ending May 9, 2029.  
12.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
SECONDER:  
2
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
AYE:  
1
Brunelle  
EXCUSED:  
MOTION to appoint Mr. Jeremy Norris (D) 12 Old Fort Lane, Ledyard, as an Alternate Member  
to the Ledyard Farmers’ Market Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending February  
26, 2029 filling a left by Mr. Hary.  
13.  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
William Barnes  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Carmen Garcia-Irizarry  
SECONDER:  
2
1
Barnes and Garcia-Irizarry  
Brunelle  
AYE:  
EXCUSED:  
13.  
Any New Business proper to come before the Committee  
None.  
VII. OLD BUSINESS  
MOTION to revisit the  
1.  
MOTION to recommend the Town Council adopt a proposed "Ordinance Establishing a  
Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission" that the Administration  
Committee approved to forward to the Town Council at their February 11, 2026 meeting;  
And to approve to recommend the Town Council adopt a the proposed "Ordinance  
Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission" as presented in the  
updated draft March 7, 2026; with minor formatting edits made on March 11, 2025 (as  
updated during the Administration Committee's 3/11/2026 meeting).  
The Administration Committee reviewed the amendments to the proposed Ethics Ordinance  
as discussed at the Town Council's April 8, 2026 meeting and also agreed on some additional  
changes to provide clarification.  
Councilor Garcia-Irizarry suggested before they bring the proposed Ethics Ordinance back to  
a Public Hearing they solicit final comments from the Town Council and ask the Town  
Attorney for a final review. .  
Proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) “An Ordinance Regarding Control of  
Alcoholic Beverages at Town of Ledyard Facilities”.  
2.  
Parks, Recreation, & Senior Citizens Director Scott Johnson, Jr., asked the Administration  
Committee not to take any action on the proposedOrdinance #300-029 (rev 1) "An  
Ordinance Regarding Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town of Ledyard Facilities this  
evening noting that he was working with Police Chief John Rich to clean up the language  
throughout the document. He also noted that he was working with Farmers Market  
Committee Chairman Pam Ball to ensure she had all the permissions needed for the Farmers  
Market Committee this summer.  
CONTINUE  
RESULT:  
3.  
Any Old Business proper to come before the Committee.  
None.  
IV  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.  
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