741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1551

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TOWN OF LEDYARD

Town Council

council@ledyardct.org

Meeting Minutes

Chairman Gary St. Vil

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Town Hall Council Chambers

WORKING DRAFT

In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex

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CALL TO ORDER

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

Hall Annex Building.

Chairman St. Vil welcomed all to the Hybrid Meeting. He 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 April Brunelle

Councilor Jessica Buhle

Councilor Kevin Dombrowski

Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

Councilor Tim Ryan

Present:

Councilor Tony Saccone

Councilor Gary St. Vil

Councilor Adrienne Parad

IV.

PRESENTATIONS

Students Celebrate 250 “I Voted” Sticker Contest

Proclamation

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

MINUTES

VI.

COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS

VII. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS

VIII. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION to approve Regular Town Council Minutes of October 8, 2025

Moved by Councilor Buhle, seconded by Councilor Dombrowski

Discussion: Councilor Garcia-Irizarry stated that she would like to amend the Minutes as

follows:

The Motion was written in the minutes as follows:

"MOTION to adopt a proposed “An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of

Ethics and Ethics Commission” as presented in the draft dated September 10, October 8,

2025."

Councilor Garcia-Irizarry stated the Motion should not have struck out “September 10” and

It should not have included “October 8”..

Councilor Garcia-Irizarry stated the Motion as stated should have been written in the

Minutes as follows:

MOTION to adopt a proposed “An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of

Ethics and Ethics Commission” as presented in the draft dated September 10, 2025".

Call for a vote on the October 8, 2025 Minutes as amended.

VOTE: 9 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Jessica Buhle

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

IX.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications List - October 22, 2025

REFERALS

XI.

COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS

Administration Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Report- Fiscal Year

2025/2026

Finance Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026

LUPPW Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Liaison Reports

XII. REPORT OF THE MAYOR

Mayor Report Fiscal Year 2025/2025

XIII. OLD BUSINESS

XIV. NEW BUSINESS

Administration Committee

MOTION 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 DECLARED

Jessica Buhle

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

Brunelle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, and Parad

AYE:

Barnes

NAY:

Buhle, and St. Vil

ABSTAIN:

MOTION 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 DECLARED

Kevin Dombrowski

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tony Saccone

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

MOTION 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 Member

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Kevin Dombrowski

RESULT:

MOVER:

Jessica Buhle

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Ryan, Saccone, St. Vil, and Parad

Garcia-Irizarry

AYE:

ABSTAIN:

Finance Committee

MOTION 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 DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Jessica Buhle

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

MOTION to amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Standing Bid Waiver List to include the

following:

Freightliner/Alliance in East Hartford.

MOTION 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 DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tony Saccone

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee

MOTION 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 Conservancy in writing

of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the property back,

Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a third party of their

choice.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

MOTION 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 and legal fees. The

Town shall have 120 days to accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia

Land Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to

accept the property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the

parcel to a third party of their choice.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Kevin Dombrowski

RESULT:

MOVER:

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

MOTION 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

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

Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the

property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a

third party of their choice.

(2) The 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 filed 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 and legal fees. The

Town shall have 120 days to accept or reject acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia Land

Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the

property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a

third party of their choice.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

MOTION 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:

10.

(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 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

Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to accept the

property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the parcel to a

third party of their choice?”.

(2) “Shall 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 and legal fees. The

Town shall have 120 days to accept or reject re-acquisition. The Town shall notify Avalonia

Land Conservancy in writing of its intent to accept or reject. Should the Town choose not to

accept the property back, Avalonia Land Conservancy will then have the right to convey the

parcel to a third party of their choice?”..

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Kevin Dombrowski

RESULT:

MOVER:

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

MOTION 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"

11.

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 DECLARED

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

RESULT:

MOVER:

Kevin Dombrowski

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

General Business

MOTION 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.

12.

TABLED

RESULT:

Jessica Buhle

MOVER:

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Buhle, Dombrowski, Garcia-Irizarry, Ryan, Saccone, St.

Vil, and Parad

AYE:

XV. ADJOURNMENT