Minutes - Town Council

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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, August 12, 2026

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 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.

Town Councilor William Barnes

Town Councilor April Brunelle

Town Councilor Ty Lamb

Present:

Town Councilor Adrienne Parad

Chairman Gary St. Vil

Town Councilor Tim Ryan

Town Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

Town Councilor Jessica Buhle

Excused:

IV.

APPOINTMENT OF TOWN COUNCILOR

MOTION to appoint Mr. Michael Dreimiller (D) 37 Norman Drive, Gales Fery, to the Town

Council to fill a vacancy left by Councilor James Thompson, in accordance with Chapter II

Section 10 of the Town Charter

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

April Brunelle

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Lamb, Parad, St. Vil, Ryan, and Garcia-Irizarry

Buhle

AYE:

EXCUSED:

PRESENTATIONS

VI.

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

MINUTES

VII. COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS

VIII. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS

IX.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION to approve the following:

Special Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2026

Public Hearing Minutes of July 8, 2026

Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2026

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

SECONDER:

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications List August 12, 2026

XI.

REFERALS

XII. PREPARATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027/2028 BUDGET UPDATE

Discussion to develop a Plan/Options/Strategy to minimize the increase to the Fiscal Year

2027/2028 Mill Rate, considering a number of variables/uncertainties such as the following:

The State does not provide the additional funding that was received for the Fiscal Year

2026/2027 Budget;

Reduction in other revenues such as Motor Vehicle, etc.

XIII. COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS

Administration Committee Report Fiscal Year 2026/2027

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

2026/2027

Finance Committee Report Fiscal Year 2026/2027

LUPPW Committee Report Fiscal Year 2026/2027

Liaison Reports

XIV. REVISE COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS

XV. REPORT OF THE MAYOR

Mayor Report Fiscal Year 2026/2027

XVI. OLD BUSINESS

XVII. NEW BUSINESS

Administration Committee

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

Ethics Commission”, as presented in the draft dated May 13, 2026.

DRAFT: 5/13/2026 8/12/2026

Ordinance # 100-XXX

AN ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHING A TOWN OF LEDYARD CODE OF ETHICS

AND ETHICS COMMISSION

Be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Ledyard:

Section 1. Authority.

In accordance with Chapter III of the Town Charter, there is hereby established a Town of

Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission.

Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Purpose.

The trust of the public is essential for government to function effectively. The proper

operation of the Town government requires that Town and Board of Education officials,

employees and consultants be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that

governmental decision and policies be made in the proper channels of governmental structure;

that public office and employment not be used for beneficial and/or financial interest; and that

the public has confidence in the integrity of its government.

Section 3. Definitions

As used in this ordinance, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings indicated

below:

“Agency” is any board, commission, authority or committee of the Town, including the Town

Council and Board of Education.

“Beneficial interest” means any nonfinancial interest or special treatment that is not common to

other citizens of the Town.

“Business day” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day in which the office of

the Ledyard Town Clerk is closed to the public for business.

“Complainant” means a person who files a complaint under penalties of false statement against

an official, employee or consultant containing an allegation of prohibited activities under the

Code of Ethics.

“Confidential Information” means information acquired by a Town or Board of Education

official, employee or consultant in the course of and by reason of performing an individual’s

official duties and which is not a matter of public record or public knowledge.

“Consultant” means (i) an attorney hired by the Town or the Board of Education to provide

legal services; (ii) any engineer, architect or construction manager hired by the Town or the

Board of Education to provide professional services related to construction projects; or (iii)

any professional who is hired by the Town to provide professional advice or services related to

land use matters. In addition, the definition of what constitutes a consultant shall be limited to

an officer or an employee of any Town or Board of Education contractor who has managerial or

discretionary responsibilities with respect to a Town or Board of Education contract.

“Employee” is any person receiving a salary, wages or a stipend from the Town or Board of

Education for services rendered, whether full-time or part-time.

“Family” means the spouse, domestic partner, fiancé, fiancée, parents, daughter-in-law,

son-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparents,

great-grandparents, children, stepchildren, foster children, siblings and their children,

stepsiblings and their children, and foster siblings and their children, of an official, employee, or

consultant, or his/her spouse or domestic partner.

“Financial Interest” means any interest that has a: (i) monetary value of one hundred dollars

($100.00) or more or generates a financial gain or loss of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more

in a calendar year; (ii) and is not common to the other citizens of the Town.

“Gift” is a gift of more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) in value. A gift includes, but is not

limited to, entertainment, food, beverage, travel and lodging to the extent that the gift value

exceeds one hundred dollars ($100.00) in any one (1) year from the same person.

Gifts do not include:

a. A political contribution that is otherwise reported in accordance with the law.

b. A loan made on terms that are commercially reasonable and not more favorable than loans

made in the ordinary course of business.

c. Certificates, plaques or other ceremonial awards costing less than fifty dollars ($50.00).

d. A rebate or discount on the price of anything of value made in the ordinary course of

business, without regard to that person’s status.

e. Honorary degrees.

f. Costs associated with attending a conference or business meeting and/or registration or

entrance fee to attend such conference or business meeting in which the Town or Board of

Education official or Town Board of Education employee participates in his/her official

capacity.

g. Any gift provided to a Town or Board of Education official or Town or Board of Education

Employee or to a family member of a Town or Board of Education official or Town or Board

of Education Employee for the celebration of a major life event provided any such gift

provided to an individual does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) in value. A

major life event shall include, but not be limited to, a ceremony commemorating an

individual’s induction into religious adulthood such as a confirmation or bar mitzvah; a

wedding; a funeral; the birth or adoption of a child; and retirement from public service or

Town employment.

“Inquiry” means a complaint or allegation of a possible violation of the Code.

“Managerial or discretionary responsibilities with respect to a Town or Board of Education

contract” means having direct, extensive, and substantive responsibilities with respect to the

negotiation of the contract and not peripheral, clerical, or ministerial responsibilities.

“Official” is any person holding elective or appointive office in the government of the town

and shall include, but not be limited to, the Town Council, Board of Education or any other

agency as defined herein.

“Respondent” means a person who is the subject of a complaint.

Section 4. Confidential information and Withholding of Information.

Town and Board of Education officials, employees or consultants may not disclose or use any

information or records that are not available to the public except in the performance of official

duties or as required by law or court order. No Town or Board of Education official, employee

or consultant may withhold information or make a dishonest or fraudulent statement with the

intent to deceive or to misrepresent material facts in the performance of his or her official

duties.

Section 5. Conflict of Interest Provisions and Other Prohibited Activities

A. A Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant has a conflict of interest

when

that individual engages in or participates in any contract, transaction, decision, employment

or rendering of service in which the Town or Board of Education official, employee or

consultant or any member of his family has a financial or beneficial interest.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance to the contrary, a Town or Board of

Education official, employee or consultant may enter into a contract with the Town or the

Board of Education if the contract

is (i) publicly quoted or bid; or (ii) the Town or Board of Education official, employee or

consultant is not involved in the awarding of the contract. In addition, the provisions of this

section shall not apply to any employment or consultant contracts in which a Town or Board

of Education official, employee or consultant is hired by the Town or the Board of

Education to perform necessary services, including, but not limited to recreational services.

B. A financial interest or beneficial interest presents a conflict of interest that is incompatible

with the proper discharge of official responsibilities in the public interest if the Town or

Board of Education official or employee has reason to believe or expect that he/she or any

member of his family will obtain, secure, or advance such interest by reason of his/her

actions in performance or nonperformance of his/her official responsibilities.

C. A Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant does not have a financial

interest or beneficial interest that is incompatible with the proper discharge of his/her

official responsibilities in the public interest if the interest accrues to such individual or

his/her family members as a member of a profession, occupation, or group to no greater

extent that it accrues to any other member of the profession, occupation, or group with

which he/she is affiliated as set forth in Section 7-148h(b) of the General Statutes.

D. No Town or Board of Education official or employee may directly hire or supervise a

member

of his/her family except for temporary emergency situations, including, but not limited to,

inclement weather and labor shortages.

E. Town officials and employees shall not use Town owned or leased vehicles, equipment,

facilities, materials or property for personal convenience or profit. This section does not

apply to Town-owned vehicles issued to emergency responders who are authorized by the

Mayor, Fire Chief or Police Chief to take their Town-owned vehicles home, or vehicles

issued to employees who are permitted to bring their Town-owned vehicles homes as part

of an employment agreement or contract.

F. No Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant shall solicit or accept any

gift from any person or entity who or which is interested directly or indirectly in any

business transaction or pending matter that is within the purview of such official,

employee or consultant. No Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant

shall accept, or knowingly seek or cause to be given to any member of his/her family, any

valuable favor, treatment, consideration, or advantage beyond that which is generally

available to the citizens of the Town from any person who, to the knowledge of the

official, employee or consultant, is interested directly or indirectly in any business

transaction or pending matter that is within the responsibilities of the official, employee or

consultant. For purposes of this section, a pending matter includes, but is not limited to,

any application to any agency, a bid for work to be performed, an application for

employment, and any bid for the furnishing of supplies, equipment or services.

Section 6. Disclosure and Disqualification.

A. Any Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant who has a conflict of

interest, financial interest, or beneficial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract,

transaction or decision within the purview of his/her official responsibilities shall disclose

that conflict of interest in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Such

disclosure shall disqualify the official, employee or consultant from participation in the

matter, transaction or decision.

B. No Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant shall appear on behalf of

any private person or party before any agency in connection with any cause, proceeding,

application or other matter in which he/she has financial interest or beneficial interest

without first disclosing such interest to the agency, which shall record such disclosure in

the record of the agency’s proceeding. This Code shall not prohibit any current or former

Town or Board of Education official, employee or consultant from appearing before any

agency on his/her own behalf.

C. If there is an uncertainty whether a Town or Board of Education official, employee

or consultant has a conflict of interest, financial interest, or beneficial interest that could

disqualify that individual from participation in a matter, such individual may request an

advisory opinion from the Ethics Commission pursuant to this ordinance.

D. Nothing in the Code shall be interpreted to authorize conduct restricted or prohibited by

any

provision of the Connecticut General Statutes including, but not limited to, Sections 8-11,

821 and 22a-42(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes that restrict conduct of members of

municipal zoning and planning authorities and members of Inland, Wetlands and

Watercourses commissions.

Section 7. Required Filings for Certain Town and Board of Education Officials.

The Mayor and the members of the Town Council and the Board of Education shall, on

or before January 1st each year, file with the Town Clerk, on a form to be prepared by the Town

Attorney, a statement, under oath, containing the following information:

A. All real estate located within the Town of Ledyard owned by such official or held under

lease

for a term exceeding five years, excluding, however, his/her principal residence. The

foregoing shall also apply to real estate in the Town of Ledyard owned or leased, by a

corporation, trust or partnership in which any such official is the legal or equitable holder

of at least five (5) percent of the legal or equitable interest in said corporation, trust, or

partnership.

B. The names of any firm, proprietorship, partnership or corporation of which said official is

employee or in which such official holds at least a five (5) percent interest; and if

applicable, whether such firm, proprietorship, partnership or corporation has sold or

supplied goods or services in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per annum to the

Town of Ledyard during the two (2) years immediately preceding such official’s election to

office, and while in office.

C. Any income, fees, salary or wages, directly or indirectly, received by such official from the

Town of Ledyard during the two (2) years immediate preceding such official’s election to

public office, and while in office.

Section 8. Acknowledgment forms

A. The Town Clerk shall provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to every Town and Board of

Education official. Every Town official, including members of the Board of Education,

shall sign and file with the Town Clerk an acknowledgement form, prepared by the Town

Attorney, indicating his/her awareness of the provisions of this Code. The Superintendent

of Schools shall sign and file with the Board of Education Human Resources Director an

acknowledgement form, prepared by the Town attorney, indicating his/her awareness of the

provisions of this Code. The Human Resources Directors of both the Town and Board of

Education, respectively, shall: (i) provide current Town and Board of Education employees

a copy of the Code of Ethics within one-hundred-twenty (120) business days of its effective

date; and (ii) provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to every Town and Board of Education

employee within sixty (60) business days of employment. Copies of the Code of Ethics may

be sent to officials and employees electronically.

B. Within ten (10) business days of the effective date of this ordinance, the Code of Ethics shall

be incorporated by reference into all prospective contracts entered into by the Town of

Ledyard and the Board of Education with a consultant. The Human Resources Directors of

both the Town and Board of Education, respectively, shall provide current Town and Board

of Education consultants a copy of the Code of Ethics within thirty (30) business days of its

effective date. Copies of the Code of Ethics may be sent to consultants electronically.

C. The Mayor and Superintendent of Schools shall develop a protocol for periodic training of

employees concerning the Code of Ethics. The Commission shall develop a protocol for

periodic training of officials.

D. The Town Council shall approve a procedure for monitoring compliance with this section

and

approve the training protocols specified in subsection (c).

Section 9. Establishment and Qualifications of Ethics Commission.

A. Structure. The Ethics Commission shall be comprised of five (5) regular members and two

(2) alternate members. All regular members and alternate members of the Ethics

Commission shall be electors of the Town. No more than two (2) of the regular members

may be affiliated with any one political party. At all times, at least one regular member shall

be unaffiliated with any political party. Both alternate members may not be affiliated with

the same political party.

B. Member and alternate member qualifications. No regular member or alternate members

shall:

i. be currently employed by the Town or Board of Education;

ii. have been employed by the Town or Board of Education for a period of two years prior

being appointed to the Ethics Commission;

iii. hold any elective Town office or have been elected to any elective Town office for a

period of two years prior to being appointed to the Ethics Commission;

iv. be a current member of the Board of Education or have been elected to the Board of

Education for a period of two years prior to being appointed to the Ethics Commission;

v. serve as a member of another Town agency; or have served as a member of another

Town

agency for a period of two (2) years prior to being appointed to the Ethics Commission.

vi. hold office in a political party or membership in a political committee; or have held

office in a political party or membership in a political committee for a period of two (2)

years prior to being appointed to the Ethics Commission.

vii. have been found in violation of any state, local or professional code of ethics.

If a current member of the Ethics Commission files to run for any elective Town office or for

the Board of Education, such member shall resign from the Ethics Commission within seven

(7) days of said filing.

C. Compensation Members will not be compensated for their service on the Commission.

D. Organizational Meeting Within thirty (30) days of the appointment of the Ethics

Commission, an organizational meeting shall be held at which members shall choose a

Chair, Vice-Chair and a Secretary.

E. Method and Terms of appointment The Town Council shall appoint the Ethics Commission

members in the manner provided in the Town Charter. Members of the Ethics Commission

shall be appointed by a minimum of (7) seven affirmative votes of the Town Council.

Members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. If a member is appointed to fill an

unexpired term, then that member’s term ends at the same time as the term of the person

being replaced. In making the original appointments under this ordinance, the Town

Council shall designate two (2) regular members to serve for three (3) years, two (2) regular

members to serve for two (2) years; one (1) regular member to serve for (1) year; one (1)

alternate member to serve for three (3) years and one (1) alternate member to serve for two

(2) years. Thereafter, vacancies shall be filled for a three (3) year term. Inaugural members

shall be eligible to serve two (2) additional three (3) years term beyond his/her initial

appointment. No member may serve more than three (3) terms total.

F. Removal The Town Council may remove members for cause and fill the vacancy in

accordance with the Town Charter. Cause for removal shall include, but is not limited to, an

unexcused absence from three (3) consecutive meetings. It shall be the responsibility of the

Chairman of the Ethics Commission to notify the Town Council when a member has not

properly performed his/her duties.

Section 10. Powers and Duties of Ethics Commission.

A. The Ethics Commission shall be authorized to consult with the Town Attorney or another

attorney hired by the Commission if so authorized by the Town Council. The Ethics

Commission shall be authorized to request that the Town Attorney provide advisory

opinions.

B. The Ethics Commission may render advisory opinions to any Town or Board of Education

official, employee or consultant on whether conduct by that person would constitute a

violation of the Code of Ethics. The Ethics Commission will make advisory opinions

available to the public unless doing so would violate the confidentiality provisions of this

Code of Ethics or is otherwise prohibited by law.

C. The Ethics Commission may examine complaints and make a determination of

probable cause pursuant to the procedures outlined herein. The Ethics Commission may

hold hearings concerning alleged violations of the code, may administer oaths, and may

compel attendance of witnesses by subpoena to the extent permitted by law.

D. The Ethics Commission may review the Code of Ethics policies and procedures on an as

needed basis and may make recommendations to the Town Council regarding changes to

the Code of Ethics policies and procedures. The Ethics Commission may take action to

increase public awareness of the Code of Ethics.

Section 11. Ethics Commission Rules of Procedure.

A. Advisory opinions. Any current, former or prospective Town of Ledyard or Board of

Education employee, official or consultant may request an advisory opinion from the Ethics

Commission as to whether conduct by that person or entity would violate the Code of

Ethics. Any current Town or Board of Education official also may request an advisory

opinion concerning the activities of any department over which he/she has jurisdiction or

agency on which he/she serves.

Individuals initiating a request for an advisory opinion must do so by completing a form

available through the Ledyard Town Clerk’s Office or through the Town’s website

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must contain a statement setting forth the advice requested and the relevant facts known to

the individual making the request so that the Ethics Commission can reasonably be expected

to understand the nature of the request.

The individual making the request must sign and date the form. Requests must be addressed

in a sealed envelope to the Ethics Commission, c/o The Ledyard Town Clerk, 741 Colonel

Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT 06339-1511 who will date stamp the envelope and forward

the sealed envelope promptly to the chair or vice-chair of the Ethics Commission. Within

five (5) business days after said request is received by the Town Clerk, the Town Clerk or

his/her representative shall notify the chair or vice-chair of the Ethics Commission, or both,

of same. The date the request is received by the Town Clerk will mark the official date of

receipt for purpose of deadlines for decisions. The chair or vice-chair of the Ethics

Commission shall sign a form, provided by the Town Clerk, acknowledging the receipt of

the request.

The chair will present the request to the Ethics Commission at its next regular meeting or at

a special meeting at an executive session, except upon the request of the individual that is

seeking the advisory opinion to present the request in open session.

Advisory opinions will be made by a majority of the Ethics Commission members voting at

a meeting at which a quorum is present. The Ethics Commission will issue an advisory

opinion as expeditiously as possible but in any event within ninety (90) business days from

the day it

first considers the request. The Ethics Commission may extend the time for a decision for

up to an additional thirty (30) business days. All advisory opinions must be in writing and

communicated to the individual making the request.

The Ethics Commission may decline to render an advisory opinion if (1) the subject matter

is not covered by the Code of Ethics, (2) the known facts are incomplete or incorrect, and

the omission or misstatements are material to the advisory opinion requested, or (3) other

reasonable grounds exist for not taking action. If the Ethics Commission decides to so act, it

shall state its reasons.

B. Complaints.

i. Filing of a Complaint. A complaint alleging any violation of the Code of Ethics shall be

made on a form prescribed by the Ethics Commission available at the Town’s website

<http://www.ledyardct.org/>www.ledyardct.org

<http://www.ledyardct.org><http://www.ledyardct.org/>or through the Town Clerk’s

office, and signed under penalty of false statement. The form shall be delivered to the

Town Clerk in a sealed envelope who will date stamp the envelope and forward the

sealed envelope promptly to the chair or vice-chair of the Ethics Commission. On the

day the sealed envelope is received by the Town Clerk, the Town Clerk or his/her

representative shall notify the chair or vice-chair of the Commission, or both, and the

respondent within five (5) business days of receipt of the complaint. The chair or

vice-chair of the Ethics Commission shall sign a form, provided by the Town Clerk,

acknowledging the receipt of the complaint. The Ethics Commission shall also notify the

respondent that a complaint was received and that it will conduct a probable cause

determination and invite the respondent to provide any information the respondent deems

relevant to the Ethics Commission’s determination of probable cause. No complaint may

be made under the Code of Ethics unless it is filed with the Ethics Commission within

three (3) years after the violation alleged in the complaint has been committed.

The Complaint shall include: (i) the name of the person accused (respondent); (ii) name

of the person filing the complaint; and (iii) the specific acts alleged to constitute a

violation of the Code of Ethics and when said actions occurred.

ii. Probable Cause Determination

Within sixty (60) business days of the receipt of a complaint by the Chair or Vice-Chair,

the Ethics Commission shall review and determine whether there is probable cause that a

violation of the Code of Ethics has occurred. A finding of probable cause means that

based on a review of the available information, and any additional information the Ethics

Commission deems relevant, the Ethics Commission determines that reasonable grounds

exist to believe that the respondent engaged in conduct prohibited by the Code of Ethics.

If the Ethics Commission does not make a finding of probable cause, the complaint shall

be dismissed, and a copy of its decision shall be mailed to both the complainant and the

respondent. Unless the Ethics Commission makes a finding of probable cause, a

complaint alleging a violation of this Code of Ethics shall be confidential except upon

the request of the respondent.

If the Ethics Commission makes a finding of probable cause, which shall require three

(3) affirmative votes, it shall so advise both the complainant and the respondent and

begin a formal investigation.

iii. Hearings

If the Ethics Commission decides that probable cause of a violation of the Code of

Ethics exists, it will conduct a public hearing to determine whether or not a violation

occurred in accordance with Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (“UAPA”) (See

Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes). At the hearing, the respondent will

have the right to be represented by legal counsel; to present evidence and witnesses and

compel the attendance

of witnesses; to produce books, documents, records and papers; to examine and

cross-examine witnesses; and to inspect and copy relevant and material records, papers

and documents. Hearings are not governed by the legal rules of evidence and any

information

relevant to the matter may be considered. The Ethics Commission will respect the rules

of privilege recognized by the law. Not later than ten business (10) days before the start

of the hearing, the Ethics Commission will provide the respondent with a list of its

intended witnesses. The Ethics Commission will make a record of the proceedings.

iv. Final Decisions

Decisions by the Ethics Commission that a person is in violation of the Code of Ethics

must result from the concurring vote of four (4) of its members. The Ethics Commission

must

render its decision within sixty business (60) days of the closing of the hearing. Such

finding and memorandum will be deemed to be the final decision of the Ethics

Commission for the purposes of the UAPA. The respondent may appeal to the superior

court in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-183 of the Connecticut General

Statutes. If the Ethics Commission determines that the Code of Ethics was violated, it

will provide the respondent, the Mayor, the Ledyard Town Council and the Board of

Education (if applicable) with a copy of its findings and memorandum within ten (10)

business days after its decision. It will also advise the respondent of his/her right to

appeal the decision pursuant to Section 4-183 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

v. Penalties for Violations of the Code of Ethics

A violation of the Code of Ethics may lead to any one or a combination of the following

penalties:

a. order to cease and desist the violation;

b. pay a civil penalty of up to the maximum amount permitted by State

law;

c. censure;

d. suspension without pay;

e. demotion;

f. termination of employment or contract; and

g. Restitution of any benefits received because of the violation committed.

Penalties will be determined by a vote of seven (7) members of the Town Council within

sixty (60) business days after receipt of the finding and memorandum of Ethics

Commission.

The remedies and procedures specified in any applicable statutory and Charter

provisions, personnel rules, contract grievance rules, or other work rules, policies, and

procedures, shall be followed in the enforcement of this section.

Section 12. Effective Date.

The provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective six months after the Ethics

Commission’s Organizational Meeting.

Section 13. Severability.

If any part of this Code of Ethics or Ordinance shall be held by a court of competent

jurisdiction to be invalid, such holding shall not be deemed to invalidate the remaining

provisions hereof.

Adopted by the Ledyard Town Council on August 12, 2026

Signed/Certified on:_________________

Approve/Disapprove on: _____________

_______________________

Gary St. Vil, Chairman

__________________________

Fred B. Allyn, III, Mayor

Published on:__________

Patricia A. Riley, Town Clerk

Effective: ____________

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History: Based on the public’s interest to establish standards of ethical conduct this Code of

Ethics and Ethics Commission was developed to establish guidelines for the conduct of those in

public service; and to establish a procedure to be followed by the Ethics Commission in

receiving, adjudicating, and reporting on alleged violations of the Code of Ethics. The drafting of

this Ordinance took over three-years and multiple reviews by the Town Attorney and four Public

Hearings.

Moved by Councilor Garcia-Irizarry, seconded by Councilor Brunelle

Discussion: Councilor Ryan noted his August 6, 2026 email in which he requested clarification

regarding the qualifications for ethics committee candidates. He noted that he was

asked by a resident what was meant by the term “hold office”. He questioned whether

the two year period applied to membership in a political committee, or only officer

positions. He noted in other words, if a candidate for the ethics commission was an

elected regular member of a political committee but not an officer (secretary, treasurer,

president, etc), would they be eligible to serve without the 2-year moratorium. He

stated it was his understanding that the 2-year period should apply to all members of a

political committee, regular members and officers, since they were all voted into said

committee.

Councilor Garcia-Irizarry noted that she agreed with Councilor Ryan's understanding

and that the two year period should also apply to those who were members of political

committees.

Councilor Ryan suggested the following amendment to the proposed Ethics Ordinance:

MOTION to amend the proposed "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code

of Ethics and Ethics Commission" to add the words to Section 9; paragraph B; vi:""...

or, membership in a..."as follows:

. hold office in a political party or membership in a political committee; or have held office in a

membership in a political party or political committee for a period of two (2) years prior to

being appointed to the Ethics Commission

Moved by Councilor Ryan, seconded by Councilor Barnes

VOTE: 7 - 0 Amendment Approved

Vote on the Main Motion as Amended in the draft dated August 12, 2026 as noted above

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

April Brunelle

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Barnes, Brunelle, Lamb, Parad, St. Vil, Ryan, and Garcia-Irizarry

Buhle

AYE:

EXCUSED:

General Items

**ADD ON**

MOTION to refer the proposed sale of town-owned property located 480R Shewville Road, to

the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee for further review and reevaluation in light of

additional information received since the Town Council’s July 8, 2026 meeting.

A motion was made by Town Councilor Ryan, seconded by Town Councilor Garcia-Irizarry,

that this be Approved and so declared. The motion carried by the following vote:

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Carmen Garcia-Irizarry

SECONDER:

AYE:

Barnes, Brunelle, Lamb, Parad, St. Vil, Ryan, and Garcia-Irizarry

Buhle

EXCUSED:

Review the proposal to sell town-owned property located 480R Shewville Road, (fka) Loftus

Wellfield approximately 11.46+/- acres, for $150,000 to Mr. Kevin Blacker, of Noak,

Connecticut in accordance with C.G. S. Section 8-24.

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

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

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared. The meeting adjourned at 8: 27 p.m.

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Transcribed by Roxanne M. Maher

Administrative Assistant to the Town Council

I, Gary A. St. Vil, 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 August 12, 2026.

____________________________________

Gary A. St. Vil, Chairman

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

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