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Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1551

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TOWN OF LEDYARD

Town Council

council@ledyardct.org

Meeting Minutes

Chairman S. Naomi

Rodriguez

Sp. Town Council Mtg - Hybrid Format

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

6:30 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 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers,

Town Hall Annex Building.

II.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

III.

Councilor William Barnes

Councilor April Brunelle

Councilor Jessica Buhle

Present:

Councilor Kevin Dombrowski

Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

Chairperson S. Naomi Rodriguez

Councilor Gary St. Vil

Councilor Tim Ryan

Excused:

Councilor Tony Saccone

IV.

BUSINESS OF THE MEETING

MOTION to approve a “Certified Resolution of Application- Small Cities Program - Habitat

for Humanity-Colby Drive” for housing infrastructure; authorizing the Mayor to submit a

2025 Application in the amount of up-to $1 million to the State Department of Housing

(DOH) for funds under the CDBG Small Cities Program. This grant will be a pass-through to

support infrastructure design and engineering on lots 8, 9, and 11 Colby Drive for

development by Habitat for Humanity into 16 single family and 11 duplex homes, on Colby

Drive, Ledyard, Connecticut.

DRAFT

Res:003-2025/

The below is a certified true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Town of Ledyard at a

meeting of its Town Council on ____________; and has not been rescinded or modified in

any way whatsoever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The undersigned has affixed his signature and corporate seal on

this __________day of ___________ 2025.

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(SEAL)

Patricia A. Riley, Town Clerk

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION

OF APPLICANT

SMALL CITIES PROGRAM

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY- COLBY DRIVE

WHEREAS, Federal monies are available under the Connecticut Small Cities Community

Development Block Grant Program, administered by the State of Connecticut, Department of

Housing pursuant to Public Law 93 -3 83, as amended; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127c, and Part VI of Chapter 130 of the Connecticut

General Statutes, the Commissioner of Housing is authorized to disburse such Federal

monies to local municipalities; and,

WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Town of Ledyard make

application to the State for $1 million in order to undertake a Small Cities Community

Development Program and to execute an Assistance Agreement, therefore, should one be

offered for housing infrastructure. This grant will be a pass-through support infrastructure

design and engineering on lots 8, 9, and 11 Colby Drive for development by Habitat for

Humanity into 16 single family and 11 duplex homes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEDYARD TOWN COUNCIL:

1. That it is cognizant of the conditions and prerequisites for State Assistance imposed by

Part VI of Chapter 130 of The Connecticut General Statutes; and,

2. That the filing of an application by the Town of Ledyard in an amount not to exceed

$1,000,000 is hereby approved, and that the Mayor of the Town of Ledyard is hereby

authorized and directed to file such Application with the Commissioner of the Department of

Housing, to provide such additional information, to execute such other documents as may be

required by the Commissioner, to execute an Assistance Agreement with the State of

Connecticut for State financial assistance if such an Agreement is offered, to execute any

amendments, rescissions, and revisions thereto, and to act as the authorized representative of

the Town of Ledyard.

A d o p t e d

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Chairman

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S. Naomi Rodriguez,

History:

2025: The Town of Ledyard applied for the 2025 CDBG pass-through grant to Habitat for

Humanity for $1 million dollars for construction of 16 single family and 11 duplex homes on

Colby Drive.

Moved by Councilor Dombrowski, seconded by Councilor Brunelle

Discussion: Chairman Rodriguez noted that a Public Hearing was held earlier this evening

regarding the proposed 2025 Small Cities Community Development Grant in the amount of

up-to $1 million for Habitat for Humanity to build the infrastructure (road, water, sewer and

utilities) to support their 8-30g Affordable Housing Application for the construction of 38

homes at 8, 9 & 11 Colby Drive.

Chairman Rodriguez noted that in addition to Land Use Director/Town Planner Elizabeth

Burdick that the following representatives were in attendance at the Public Hearing and were

also present at this meeting: Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern

Connecticut Sarah Lufler, Regional Planner for Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern

Connecticut Caroline Wells, and Director of the Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern

Connecticut Beth Sabilia.

Chairman Rodriguez stated during the Public Hearing that the Habitat for Humanity and the

Center for Housing Opportunity Representatives provided background information regarding

the road infrastructure, an overview of their Affordable Housing Plan to build a

neighborhood on Colby Drive, and answered residents questions.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Kevin Dombrowski

RESULT:

MOVER:

April Brunelle

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Rodriguez, and

St. Vil

AYE:

Ryan, and Saccone

EXCUSED:

ADJOURNMENT

Councilor Garcia-Irizarry moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilor Dombrowski

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 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 Special Town Council Meeting held on June 4, 2025

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S. Naomi Rodriguez, Chairman

DISCLAIMER:

Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.

The Town Council's Official Agenda and final Minutes will be on file in the Town Clerk's

Office.