741 Colonel Ledyard Highway  
Ledyard, Connecticut 06339  
TOWN OF LEDYARD  
Historic District Commission  
Meeting Minutes  
Chairman  
Vincent Godino  
Regular Meeting  
Monday, October 16, 2023  
7:00 PM  
Town Hall Annex -Hybrid Format  
I.  
CALL TO ORDER  
The Regular Meeting was called to order by Chairman Godino at 7:01 p.m.  
II.  
ROLL CALL  
Commissioner William Barnes  
Commissioner Melissa Dyson  
Commissioner Douglas Kelley  
Chairman Vincent Godino  
Present  
Alternate Member Kenneth Geer  
Commissioner Earl Lamb  
Excused  
Alternate Member Kelly Lamb  
III.  
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES  
Ken Geer was appointed as an alternate.  
IV.  
1.  
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Motion to APPROVE Regular Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2023, as written.  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Douglas Kelley  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kenneth Geer  
SECONDER:  
5
2
Barnes Dyson Kelley Godino Geer  
Lamb Lamb  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
V.  
1.  
FISCAL REPORTS  
Financial Reports.  
Sawmill - Spent = $685. Remaining = $4,865.  
Nathan Lester House - Spent = $2,300. Remaining = $ 7,400.  
Lester House ARPA - Spent = $13,000. Remaining = $27,000.  
Sawmill ARPA - Spent = $4,745. Remaining = $120,000.  
Capital(total) = $35,000.  
Donation accounts:  
Lester House - Remaining = $11,300.  
Sawmill - Remaining = $6,774.  
VI.  
CORRESPONDENCE  
None.  
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Sawmill Committee - Mr. Barnes.  
1.  
- The fall season started last weekend (October 7th).  
- The RFP for Tail race has been submitted. Mr. Barnes received a phone call because there was  
a stipulation that the Sawmill could be visited. The hope is to have three bids, bidding closes on  
10/19. All work would most likely start next year (2024). Some work could possibly start this  
year, weather depending. The contract could be awarded, with work to start before the 2024  
Spring season.  
- Updated proposal was received from Beth Acly, Cirrus Engineer with a slightly reduced quote  
of $4,500. It has been sent out for review. If approved, they would move forward. Ms. Acly is  
also working on a proposal for an ADA entrance.  
- Details around another RFP for the lining of the Inlet pipe have been created. Mr. Ganong is  
pulling additional information together. The estimated cost could possibly be 30-40K.  
- Additional work on the outside may need to occur on the corner of the building, it's not  
expected to be a large expense.  
DISCUSSED  
RESULT:  
Nathan Lester House - Ms. Dyson/Mr. Kelley.  
2.  
-The Cider Day Event was held on October 7th. The event was successful, it included pumpkin  
decorating, cider press demonstrations, face painting several demos, an Archeological dig  
demonstration, a spinner inside the house, and a black smithing.  
-Planning to talk to the Society about potentially doing demonstrations on some of the other  
items that are currently in the barn.  
-The Yuletide event will be on December 3rd. The Committee will be partnering with the  
Historic Society. The Garden Club will be decorating the NLH in the style of the 1940's.  
-Ornament Crafting event will be on Saturday November 18th.  
- Attendance on the weekends has fallen (as expected this time of year). Need to decide to keep  
it open this late into the season. Can also consider other hours such as 1:00-4:00.  
-Chairman Godino was able to attend the Historic Society meeting and received permission to  
repair the tray on the cider press.  
DISCUSSED  
RESULT:  
Research/Preservation - Mr. Lamb.  
3.  
Written report.  
-Working on signs for Shewville Road, Colonel Ledyard Highway, and Spicer Hill Road.  
-Met with some of the Town Council about the appropriate POC to approach the fort and  
cemetery. The next step is to talk with the Mayor.  
-Spicer Ruins - Met with the Land-Use Committee. The next step there is to provide a walking  
tour to the interested Town Councilors. Working on a date for this.  
DISCUSSED  
RESULT:  
Center School - Mr. Geer.  
No updates.  
4.  
5.  
Social Media - Ms. Dyson.  
There have been posts on both Facebook and Instagram. Cross promotion with the District  
account and the Sawmill account has worked out great.  
DISCUSSED  
VIII. OLD BUSINESS  
RESULT:  
Any Other Old Business to come before the Commission.  
1.  
None.  
IX.  
1.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Any Other New Business to come before the Commission.  
Ms. Billings reached out to Chairman Godino regarding the sign at the Ferry Landing which is  
starting to delaminate. Chairman Godino will reach out to Fast Signs to see if the sign can be  
repaired or if it needs to be replaced. If it needs to be replaced, could the District Commission  
pay for the new sign?  
DISCUSSED  
RESULT:  
X.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Regular Meeting was ADJOURNED at 7:50 p.m.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Dyson, seconded by Alternate Member Geer, that this be  
Approved and so declared. The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED AND SO DECLARED  
Melissa Dyson  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kenneth Geer  
SECONDER:  
5
2
Barnes Dyson Kelley Godino Geer  
Lamb Lamb  
AYE  
EXCUSED  
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Town.