741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, Connecticut 06339-1551

(860) 464-3203

TOWN OF LEDYARD

Town Council

council@ledyardct.org

Meeting Minutes

Chairman Kevin J.

Dombrowski

Regular Meeting

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Town Hall Council Chambers

In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex

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CALL TO ORDER

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

Town Hall Annex Building.

Chairman Dombrowski 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.

Chairman Kevin Dombrowski

Councilor Bill Saums

Present:

Councilor Andra Ingalls

Councilor Gary Paul

Councilor Mary K. McGrattan

Councilor Tim Ryan

Councilor Whit Irwin

Councilor John Marshall

Councilor S. Naomi Rodriguez

Excused:

IV.

PRESENTATIONS

None.

RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS

None.

VI.

COMMITTEE COMMISSION BOARD REPORTS

Mr. Ralph Racich, 18 Brewster Drive, Gales Ferry, noted that he was the newest

member of the Library Commission and that he was present to make the following

Library Announcement:

“Ledyard Public Library is pleased to announce that we are currently housing the

Welcoming Library in our Children’s Department at the Bill Library and Gales

Ferry Library. It’s a positive pop-up conversation on immigration and the acclaimed

collection of picture books featuring new arrival and new American families reflect

these themes. Readers and listeners of all ages will have a chance to meet these

families on the page, while exploring the commonality shared by all cultures. Further

exploration was available using the I’m Your Neighbor Discussion Questions which

makes this collection great for the classroom use or reading one-on-one. These items

are available to check-out at both the Bill Library and the Gales Ferry Library; and

will be showcased in early April.”

The Town Council and Mayor thanked Mr. Reich for the Library Public

Announcement and for volunteering to serve the town by participating on the Library

Commission.

VII. COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS

Councilor Paul stated while driving home from work this afternoon that he saw a couple

of people picking up roadside trash on Sandy Hollow Road. He also noted that he often

sees his neighbors walking on Avery Hill Road Extension and picking up roadside trash.

He stated that he wanted to recognize and thank Ledyard’s residents who were keeping

our community clean.

Chairman Dombrowski stated with today’s gorgeous weather he noticed a lot of folks out

walking and riding bicycles. He reminded residents to be mindful of pedestrians who

were walking or riding their bicycles on their roads to make sure they ensure the safety of

all their residents. He stated he hoped everyone would enjoy the Spring weather.

VIII. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION to approve the Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2023.

Moved by Councilor Ryan, seconded by Councilor Ingalls

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Tim Ryan

RESULT:

MOVER:

Andra Ingalls

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

IX.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications List - March 22, 2023

Chairman Dombrowski stated a Communications List has been provided. He noted no

referrals were listed.

REFERALS

XI.

COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS

Administration Committee

Councilor Ingalls stated although the Administration Committee has not met since the last

Town Council meeting they have a number of items on tonight’s agenda.

RESULT:

Community Relations Committee

Councilor Paul stated the Community Relations Committee met on March 15, 2023 and

discussed the following: (1) 2023 Black History Month Essay and Poster Contest - Councilor

Paul stated that the Committee thanked Councilor Rodriguez for her work to organize the

event again this year. He stated Councilor Rodriguez and the kids did a great job; and that

the Committee has already begun to discuss ideas for next year’s contest; and (2)

Informational Presentations - Councilor Paul noted Library Director Jennifer Smith attended

their meeting to discuss with the Committee their idea to feature Library Services at the

August 30, 2023 Farmers Market to be in-keeping with the Market’s “Back to School”

theme for that week. He stated the Committee would hand out literature regarding the

Library programs and services and that the Library would be signing residents up for Library

Cards. He stated the plan would include the Library hosting an Open House simultaneously.

He went on to note when the Farmers Market closed at 7:00 p.m. that same evening, Library

Director Jennifer Smith would give a short presentation at the Library. He stated the

Committee would contact the Farmers’ Market Committee to request space at three Markets

this summer to feature the following: (1) Library, (2) Mental Health Awareness, and (3)

Ledyard’s First Responders. He stated the Committee’s next meeting was scheduled for

April 19, 2023.

RESULT:

Finance Committee

Councilor Saums stated since the last Town Council Meeting the Finance held three

Budget Work Sessions on March 9, 13, & 20, 2023 to meet with the Town’s Department

Heads. He stated the Work Sessions were each held from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. and the

Committee reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 line by line, along with the

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He stated the Budget Workshops were well attended by

a majority of the Councilors.

Councilor Saums went on to note that the Finance Committee held a special meeting on

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to conduct regular business and to finalize its deliberations and

recommend a preliminary Proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and a Capital Improvement

Plan to the Town Council for consideration later this evening.

Councilor Saums stated the Finance Committee also reviewed the progress regarding the

American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects. He stated a little more than a third

of the ARPA Projects have been completed, with about a third being in progress, and less

than a third have not yet started. He stated approximately 5% of the ARPA Funds remain

uncommitted or left over from completed projects, which could be used for contingency.

He stated the Finance Committee commended the Mayor and his staff for the rapid

progress they have made. He stated the Committee also discussed projects that could

possibly be at risk due to other dependencies, noting that all funds must be committed by

the end of 2024 and spent by 2026, or returned to the Federal Government.

Councilor Saums stated if the Town Council approves a preliminary Fiscal Year

2023/2024 Budget later this evening, that a Public Hearing would be scheduled for April

17, 2023, in the Council Chambers to gather public input. He stated thereafter the Annual

Town Meeting would be held in the Council Chambers on May 15, 2023, which would

be followed by a referendum on Tuesday May 16, 2023 to vote on the proposed budget,

in accordance with Chapter VII, of the Town Charter.

RESULT:

Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee

Councilor Paul stated the LUPPW Committee has not met since the last Town Council

Meeting. He noted their next meeting was scheduled for April 3, 2023.

RESULT:

Parks and Recreation Commission

Councilor Paul stated the Parks & Recreation Commission met on March 21, 2023 and

addressed the following: (1) Athletic Fields - Councilor Paul stated Director Scott

Johnson, Jr. reported that work has begun to prepare the athletic fields for the opening of

2023 in April; (2) Middle School Field Lights - The installation of the new lights should

be completed by the end of April, 2023; (3) Little League New Scoreboard - Councilor

Paul noted that Parks & Recreation approved an appropriation of $2,000 to assist the

Ledyard Little League with the installation of a new scoreboard at Pfizer Field. He

explained that an additional electrical pole was needed to support the wiring to the new

scoreboard. He stated the Little League was paying for the scoreboard and would pay for

the ongoing electrical costs during the year; (4) Regatta Day Yale-Harvard Festival June

10, 2023 - Councilor Paul stated that Parks & Recreation was working to organize the

Festival; (5) Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

XII. REPORT OF THE MAYOR

REPORT OF THE MAYOR:

Mayor Allyn, III, reported on the following: (1) Earth Day - Saturday, April 22, 2023 -

Mayor Allyn stated each year the Town encourages residents to try to pick-up about a mile

of roadside trash near their homes. He stated Ledyard Residents have always responded well

and have supported the Earth Day Clean-Up effort; (2) Southeastern Connecticut Housing

Alliance (SCHA) Board Meeting - March 17, 2023 - Mayor Allyn stated SCHA was looking

to partner with the Center for Housing Opportunities that would be opening at Connecticut

College in New London. He stated the Group was working on Affordable Housing Solutions

for Southeastern Connecticut; (3) Center for Housing Opportunity Meeting - March 16, 2023

- Mayor Allyn stated he attended the Center for Housing Opportunity meeting noting that the

Organization was headed by Beth Sabilia; who was the sister of former Town Councilor

Tony Sabilia; (4) Ledyard Prevention Coalition Meeting - March 21, 2023 - Mayor Allyn

stated the meeting was held at Ledyard Middle School and he noted a Drug Take Back Day

would be held in early in April in front of the Police Station in Ledyard Center for folks to

dispose of out of date or no longer needed prescriptions. He stated the Drug Take Back

Program was a way for people to safely remove medications out of their homes and keep

them out of the wrong hands and out of their septic systems, noting that medications should

not be flushed down the toilet; (5) Lantern Hill and Long Pond Watershed Engineering

Services Bid Opening - Mayor Allyn stated this engineering work was the precursor to the

dams and bridge project. He stated the town only received two proposals and he noted a

group of engineers from Stonington, Ledyard (Public Works Director/Town Engineer Steve

Masalin), and Montville would be part of the Interview Team to make a selection; (6)

National Opioid Settlement - Mayor Allyn stated to date Ledyard has received $53,1134.19

(Perdue Pharma) from the National Opioid Settlement. He stated Ledyard has filed their

second submission which was from Teva, Allergan, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart. He

stated like the “Bottle Bill” (Public Act No. 21-58 - An Act Concerning Solid Waste

Management”) that there were very select uses for how they could spend the funds

received from National Opioid Settlement. He stated that he would be presenting some

proposals to the Finance Committee to consider ideas on how to best utilize these settlement

funds; (7) Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) Legislative Meeting March 9,

2023 - Mayor Allyn stated they discussed the following proposed Legislative Bills: (a)

Senate Bill 6906 Remote Meeting Participation - Mayor Allyn stated this Bill would

specifically require members of Town Councils, Boards of Education, Finance Committees,

Planning & Zoning Commissions, Inland Wetland and Watercourse Commissions, and

Zoning Board of Appeals who were attending a meeting remotely must be visible with the

camera on when speaking and while casting votes; (b) Senate Bill 382 - The Connecticut Big

List (Unclaimed Property). Mayor Allyn explained that unclaimed assets include but were

not limited to: savings or checking accounts, uncashed checks, matured certificates of

deposit, stocks, bonds or mutual funds, travelers' checks or money orders, and proceeds

from life insurance policies. He stated that the State was updating the Unclaimed Property

List Process, noting that people would be able to apply on-line, by providing the same

credentials. He noted in the past this was a mail-in process: (c) Early Voting Bill - House

Bill 5004; Senate Bill 1064; Senate Bill 1057 - Mayor Allyn stated that there were three

Bills regarding Early Voting, and he explained that only one Bill would be passed. He stated

House Bill 5004 and Senate Bill 1064 both called for fourteen-days of Early Voting for the

General Elections and Primary Elections. He stated for other any Special Elections and all

Referendums that these two Bills would require four-days of Early Voting. He went on to

explain that Senate Bill 1057 called for ten-days of Early Voting for General Elections and

Primary Elections only and four-days of Early Voting for Special Elections only, and no

Early Voting for Referendum Votes. He stated none of these three remaining Bills included

any level of funding for Municipalities to support the Early Voting Requirements, noting that

it would be another unfunded mandate; (d) House Bill 6785 Storage of Evicted Tenants

Belongings - Mayor Allyn explained House Bill 6785 would have relieved Municipalities

from having to store evicted tenants belongings. He stated under the current law when a

tenant was evicted from a property that the Marshal would bring the belongings to Public

Works. He stated Ledyard had a Storage Conex Box where they would hold the belongings

for a period of time, before they either auction them off or throw them away. He stated

House Bill 6785 to relieve municipalities from having to store evicted tenants belongings

was not passed; (e) Senate Bill 935 Police and Firefighters Retirement - Mayor Allyn stated

Senate Bill 935 was not passed, however, he explained that it would have required all

Municipalities to put all paid Police and Firefighters into the State’s Municipal Employees

Retirement System (MERS). He stated that he submitted testimony regarding this Bill,

noting that since 2011 Ledyard has been working to move away from those types of pension

plans because they were not sustainable. He stated had Bill 935 passed it would have been a

huge step backward for Ledyard; (8) Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery

Authority (SCRRRA) Organics in the Waste Stream - Mayor Allyn stated that he would be

forwarding a letter to the Town Council from SCRRRA explaining that the State has

proposed a $6.00 per ton surcharge for waste, noting that this would cost Ledyard tens of

thousands of dollars annually. He stated the surcharge would be directed to the State’s

General Fund. He stated SCRRRA has been running a Organics Recycling PILOT Program

which has been removing a huge piece of the waste stream out, however, they have not

received a response from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

(DEEP) or the Governor’s Office. He stated Municipalities were going to try to help

SCRRRA get some traction with the State regarding the Organics Recycling PILOT

Program; (9) Building Official - Mayor Allyn stated the new Building Official Doug Colter

started this week, noting that he had thirty years of experience and has most recently been

working in West Haven. He stated this was a 25-hour per week shared position thru the

Southeastern Council of Governments (SCCOG), noting when Mr. Colter was out; or on

vacation that SCCOG would provide coverage; (10) Memorial Day Parade will be held on

May 28, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Questions to the Mayor -

Chairman Dombrowski commented on the proposed Senate Bill 6906 “Remote Meeting

Participation” noting that Ledyard’s Policy #2022-03-01 “Policy and Guidelines for Remote

Meeting Participation” included the following language “the Chairman will ensure all voting

members are properly engaged through both audio and video throughout the meeting”.

Therefore, he stated that Ledyard was already meeting the camera/video requirement that was in

the proposed Senate Bill, noting that Councilor Saums’ remote participation this evening was an

example of them following the Town’s Policy. Mayor Allyn stated they have all been in a Zoom

Meeting where a person may have their camera off leaving a black screen or they may have a

photograph up on the screen. However, he stated you do not know if the person was paying

attention to the meeting or if they were even there behind their computer. He stated when you

were trying to conduct business you want to ensure that all participants were engaged and he

noted that not only was Ledyard complying with the State’s requirements that Ledyard’s remote

meeting policy has gone beyond the State’s requirements.

RESULT:

XIII. OLD BUSINESS

None.

XIV. NEW BUSINESS

CONSENT CALENDAR

MOTION to reappoint the following members to the Cemetery Committee for a three (3) year

term ending April 26, 2026:

*1.

Mrs. Sheila Godino (D) 1906 Center Groton Road

Mr. Vincent Godino (D) 1906 Center Groton Road.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

RESULT:

MOTION to reappoint the following members to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee

for a three (3) year term ending March 26, 2026:

*2.

*3.

Mr. Gary Schneider (D) 101 Inchcliffe Drive, Gales Ferry

Ms. Elizabeth Peterson (D) 15 Browns Crossing Road, Gales Ferry.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

RESULT:

MOTION to reappoint the following members to the Water Pollution Control Authority for a

three (3) year term ending April 11, 2026:

Mr. Stanley Juber (R) 13 Iron Street, Ledyard (Regular Member)

Mr. Terry Jones, 27 Monticello Drive, Gales Ferry (Regular Member)

Mr. Jeremey Norris (D) 12 Old Fort Lane, Ledyard (Alternate Member).

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

RESULT:

MOTION to approve a tax refund in the amount of $9,075.43 exceeding $2,400.00 in

accordance with tax collector departmental procedures.

*4.

Marshall Retail Group - Tanger Outlet c/c adjustment - $9,075.43.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor Ryan

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared (Consent Calendar)

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tim Ryan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

Administration Committee

MOTION to approve a revised job description for Management Information Systems (MIS)

Director as contained in the draft dated February 15, 2023.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls stated that they would be acting on several job description updates

this evening. She explained when an employee retired ( former MIS Director Regina Brulotte)

that it was customary to review the job descriptions and update them.

Councilor Ryan noted that the Professional Experience Required has been increased to ten years.

Councilor Ingalls explained at one time this position was originally a Data Processer to support

the Finance Department. However, she explained over the years that the position has grown with

the advancements in technology noting that more education and experience was now needed to

fill the MIS Director’s role.

Chairman Dombrowski stated the management and support of the town’s many networks,

software systems, and cyber security have grown immensely since Ms. Brulotte took on the

position twenty years ago.

It was noted that MIS Director Justin Dube was attending the meeting remotely to answer

questions.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to approve a revised job description for Management Information Systems (MIS)

Technician as contained in the draft dated March 8, 2023.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls explained with Mr. Justin Dube accepting the MIS Director

position and vacating the MIS Technician role that the job description was also being updated to

reflect the current duties and responsibilities.

Mayor Allyn, III, stated that they have received four applications for the MIS Technician

position and that they began interviews today.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to approve a revised job description for Administrative Assistant - Library as

presented in the draft dated February 15, 2023.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: It was noted that Library Director Jennifer Smith was attending the meeting

remotely to answer questions. No questions were asked

VOTEA:p7p-ro0ved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to approve a revised job description for Library Technician II - Youth Services as

presented in the draft dated March 8, 2023.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls stated the Library was combining these two positions.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to appoint Mr. Earl Lamb (D) 95 Lambtown Road, Ledyard as a Regular Member on

the Historic District Commission to complete a five (5) year term ending December 6, 20027

filling a vacancy left by Mr. Pealer.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls stated that Mr. Lamb has been serving as an Alternate Member on

the Historic District Commission. She stated with a Regular Member position becoming

available the Historic District Commission Chairman Vincent Godino has requested that Mr.

Lamb be moved to a Regular Member.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to Ms. Sheila Vincent (D) 19 Friar Tuck Drive, Gales Ferry, to the Ledyard

Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2023 filling a

vacancy left by Ms. Harris.

10.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls stated that Ms. Vincent previously served on the Beautification

Commission and after a break Ms. Vincent would like to return the Committee.

Chairman Dombrowski stated Ms. Vincent was an active member of the community noting that

she was currently serving on a number of committees.

VOTE:

7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to appoint the following to the Cemetery Committee:

Ms. Kimlyn Marshall (R) 987R Long Cove Road, as an Alternate Member to complete a

three (3) year term ending April 26, 2025 to fill Mr. Krug’s seat.

11.

Mr. Paul Krug (U) 67 Pheasant Drive, Gales Ferry, as a Regular Member to complete a three

(3) year term ending April 26, 2026 to fill Ms. Marshall’s seat.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls explained that Ms. Marshall was not able to attend as many

meetings as she had hoped. Therefore, she stated these two members were switching seats as

noted in the Motion.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to adopt a proposed “Resolution Establishing A Committee to Transform the Budget

Process” as contained in the draft dated February 28, 2023.

12.

DRAFT: 2/28/2023

RESOLUTION

ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO

TRANSFORM THE BUDGET PROCESS

WHEREAS: The Town Council recognizes the burden that the State’s level funding has

imposed on municipal budgets and its taxpayers by not keeping up with the rate of inflationary

costs and by imposing unfunded mandates on cities and towns.

WHEREAS: The Town Council recognizes the need to examine alternative budgeting methods

such as a Zero Based Budget Practice for the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2024/2025

Budget preparation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That there is hereby established a Committee to

Transform the Budget Process to be comprised of nine (9) regular members. All members shall

be appointed by the Town Council with the following representation:

Town Council Finance Committee Chairman

Town Council Chairman

One additional Member of the Town Council

Two Members from the Board of Education

Four Members from the Community-at-Large

In addition, the Mayor and Superintendent of Schools or their designee serve as

ex-officio members.

Regular members shall be appointed by the Town Council for a term of four months.

Members shall commence to serve their terms immediately upon appointment and shall serve

until their successor has qualified or are removed by the Town Council.

Any vacancy on the Committee, other than by expiration of term, shall be filled for

the unexpired portion of the term by the Town Council with priority given to maintain the

structure above.

The Town Council may remove members for cause and fill the vacancy per Chapter IV,

Section 6 of the Town Charter. Cause for removal shall include, but is not limited to, unexcused

absence from three (3) consecutive regular meetings and any intervening duly called special

meeting. It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman of the Committee to notify the Town

Council when a member has not properly performed his duties.

The regular members of the Committee to Transform the Budget Process shall elect a

Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. Any vacancy in any such office shall be filled by from

its regular membership.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Committee to Transform the Budget Process shall be

authorized to:

a) To review the Budget Transformation Committee Final Report dated October 16, 2016 along

with the goals and objectives that have been implemented to-date.

b) To review, research, and determine the following:

(1) The services the Town and Board of Education provides to its residents.

(2) Whether the services/programs are mandatory relative to the role of local

government.

(3) How effectively the Town and Board of Education provides its services/programs to

its residents.

(4) The funding sources(s) that pay for services/programs the community provides to its

residents.

(5) Review all contracted services.

c) To review all department operations, all municipal and school buildings and grounds, the

purchase of commodities, and the utilization of staffing/cross training in order to promote

municipal consolidation efforts and provide recommendations;

d) To provide guidance and recommendations relative to the negotiation and execution of

contracts related to municipal consolidation of departments, services and/or shared

services to meet the General Government and Board of Education’s operational and

mandated requirements;

e) To recommend a budget process, format and outline for the General Government and Board

of Education to consider for implementation with the development of the Fiscal Year

2024/2025 Budget that would include detail data such as:

(1) Projected line item cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2024/2025;

(2) Capital Improvement Plan/Initiatives/Funding Sources;

(3) Trends in salaries, maintenance and operational costs;

(4) Demonstrated efforts for efficiencies and reductions;

(5) Plans to address the increase in student population/enrollment and space needs

(6) Recommendations to address anticipated loss of Municipal Aid Revenues due to the

State’s finance crisis and projected budget deficits.

(7) Ways to address current and anticipated future State mandates.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That within thirty (30) days of the appointment of this

Committee that an Organization Meeting of said Committee shall be held at which members

shall choose a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and a Secretary;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That said Committee shall submit recommendations to the

Town Council, Mayor and Board of Education no later than October 27, 2023 for consideration

for the fiscal year budget preparation.

Adopted by the Ledyard Town Council on: _________________

Kevin J. Dombrowski, Chairman

Moved by Councilor Ingalls seconded by Councilor McGrattan

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls stated in 2016 the Town Council established its first Committee to

Transform the Budget Process, noting that they submitted their final Report on October 16, 2016

which included a number of recommendations and goals on how the town could conduct

business better and more efficiently. She stated over the past seven years the town has

implemented/and or considered many of their recommendations, noting that the Mayor provided

a List of the things that have been accomplished, and the things that were probably not viable.

She stated because so much has changed over the last seven years that it was thought that it was

time to once again conduct another review of the town’s budget process and the role of local

government. She stated the Committee would be made up of the Town Council Chairman,

Finance Committee Chairman, one additional member of the Town Council, two Members from

the Board of Education, and four members from the Community-at-Large, along with the Mayor

and Superintendent of Schools or their designee serving as ex-officio members.

Mayor Allyn, III stated although the title of Committee may be misleading, that their work could

encompass a lot of different aspects involving the way the town conducted business and

provided services to its residents. He stated as Councilor Ingalls mentioned the last Committee

submitted its final Report on October 16, 2016 and that the town has accomplished many of the

recommendations; however, he stated that there was always room to try to identify more

potential efficiencies. He stated that he was looking forward to the work of this Committee.

Chairman Dombrowski stated in 2016 there was a lot of uncertainty regarding the State Budget

and funding to Municipalities, which led to why they established the Committee to Transform

the Budget Process. He stated the 2016 Committee made a number of suggestions to off-set

reductions in State funding should they occur. He went on to state although the title of the

Committee was based on the work they did in 2016 that they were asking this Committee to look

at what Ledyard could do to gain more efficiencies within our own budget, noting the

uncertainty of the current inflationary environment.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Mary K. McGrattan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

Finance Committee

MOTION to authorize the Mayor to submit a grant through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters

Grant Program in the amount of $298,210.52 with the local matching amount of $14,200.52 for

the acquisition of new portable and mobile radios for the fire departments. ..end

13.

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ingalls

Discussion: Councilor Saums provided some background stating last year Ledyard applied for

this FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to obtain funding to purchase new portable

and mobile radios for the fire departments that would bring town’s radios up to same system as

the State system which would allow them to communicate with surrounding towns as well as the

State. He stated the local match of $14,200.52 would come from the LVES Fund (formerly Fund

24), noting that this funding was previously set-a-side for this type of use. He stated if the town’s

grant application does not get approved that they could continue to apply each year until they are

awarded the grant funding. He stated Administrator of Emergency Services Steve Holyfield was

present this evening to answer questions.

Administrator of Emergency Services Steve Holyfield stated this was the third year he has

applied for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant to purchase radio equipment. He stated

feedback from FEMA indicated that Ledyard’s Grant Application was well written, and they

received the maximum number of points to be approved. However, he explained the reason

Ledyard’s Grant Application has not been approved was because the age of the other

municipalities’ radios that they were competing with were older than Ledyard’s radios. He stated

FEMA has encouraged him to continue to apply for the Grant. He stated their local match of

$14,200.52 has already been transferred from the LVES Fund to a Capital Non-Recurring (CNR)

to purchase the radios when they do finally receive the FEMA Grant.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Andra Ingalls

SECONDER:

AYE:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

EXCUSED:

MOTION to authorize the Mayor to submit a grant through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters

Grant Program in the amount of $97,585.00 and a town matching amount of $4646.90 for the

purpose of acquiring a new Breathing Air Compressor and Cascade System for the Ledyard Fire

Company.

14.

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ryan

Discussion: Councilor Saums provided some background stating that the town has applied for

this FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant in years past to purchase a Breathing Air

Compressor and Cascade System for the Ledyard Center Fire Department. However, he stated

because they did not receive the grant last year that the Fire Department was looking to reapply

this year.

Councilor Saums went on to explain that the Breathing Air Compressor and Cascade System

was the equipment the Fire Departments used to refill their oxygen cylinders. He stated currently

the Gales Ferry Fire Department has Breathing Air Compressor and Cascade System, however,

the Ledyard Center Fire Department does not. Therefore, he stated Ledyard had to transport their

empty oxygen cylinders to Gales Ferry to fill them. He stated this involved a considerable

amount of time, effort, and money. Therefore, he stated the Ledyard Center Fire Department was

looking to apply for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant program in the amount of

$97,585.00 with a local match in the of $4,646.90 to purchase a Breathing Air Compressor and

Cascade System for the Ledyard Center Fire Department. He stated for a local match of

$4,656.90 to purchase $100,000 piece of equipment was a good deal for the town.

Administrator of Emergency Services Steve Holyfield explained that the Ledyard Center Fire

Department had a Cascade System on their Rescue Truck, which was a device that had multiple

cylinders of air that had different pressures in them. He stated, as Councilor Saums explained,

the Ledyard Center Fire Department had to transport their Cascade System to the Gales Ferry

Fire Department to fill their cylinders, noting that this took the paid Firefighters out of Ledyard

Center for about one-hour. He stated one of his goals was to not have one of the career

Firefighters tied up at another Fire Station to fill cylinders, so that if there was a call that they

could be deployed from the location of where they should be deployed from. He stated that

keeping the paid Ledyard Center Firefighters on the Ledyard side of town made sense in terms of

safety. He explained the long-term Apparatus Replacement Schedule does not replace the

Rescue Truck once the truck was retired from the fleet. Therefore, he stated they had concerns

with how they would transport the cylinders to Gales Ferry to fill them without the Rescue

Truck. He stated that he also had concerns about asking volunteers who have already given 2 - 3

hours of their own time training until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. to bring the equipment to the

Gales Ferry Fire Station, noting that this could be a problem both for access the Gales Ferry Fire

Department building and because of the transport and time constraints. He stated the volunteers

were already in Ledyard Center participating in a 2 - 3-hour training in the evening at their own

cost, and spending time away from their family. Therefore, he stated it would be a good

investment to have the Breathing Air Compressor and Cascade System at the Ledyard Center

Fire Department.

Mr. Holyfield went on to address last year’s FEMA Grant Application to purchase the Breathing

Air Compressor and Cascade System for the Ledyard Center Fire Department. He stated

although Ledyard’s Application was not approved last year that the feedback from FEMA said

that the Application was well written, and they received maximum points. However, he stated

the reason they were not approved was based on their call volume. He explained that these

FEMA Firefighter Grants were a competitive process and that if another town/fire department

had a higher call volume than Ledyard, that their Grant Application would be approved before

Ledyard’s application.

Chairman Dombrowski commented that he recalled a request for the Breathing Air Compressor

and Cascade System for the Ledyard Center Fire Department in the past. Administrator of

Emergency Services Steve Holyfield stated that Ledyard did submit an Application to FEMA

Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant program last year. He stated although they were not approved

last year that the feedback from FEMA said that the Application was well written, and they

received maximum points. However, he stated they were not approved based on their call

volume, explaining that this was a competitive process and that if another town had a higher call

volume than Ledyard, that their Grant Application would be approved before Ledyard’s

application.

Councilor Ingalls questioned the funding source for the required $4,646.90 local match. Mr.

Holyfield stated that Ledyard Center Fire Chief Jon Mann included the $4,646.90 required for

the town’s local match to purchase the Breathing Air Compressor and Cascade System in the

Fire Department’s New Equipment Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

VOTE:

7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tim Ryan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to authorize the expenditure of up to $25,000 from Account # 21090305-58920

(Acquisition of Open Space) for the demolition, waste fees, well abandonment and septic

abandonment at 334 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.

15.

In addition, upon the sale of property at 332 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, authorize the appropriation

of the same expended amount back to Account #21090305-58920 (Acquisition of Open Space).

The aforementioned to be done in preparation of transfer of ownership to Avalonia Land

Conservancy for parking for the Founder’s Preserve.

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ingalls

Discussion: Councilor Saums provided some background noting that during the past three years

the Town has acquired the following properties:

332 Colonel Ledyard Highway thru a Foreclosure (approximately 96.52+/- acres-Founders

Preserve); and

334 Colonel Ledyard Highway thru a Blight Lien deed in lieu of foreclosure (January 25, 2023)

Councilor Saums explained at a Special Town Meeting held on October 29, 2020 the townspeople

approved to convey the transfer town-owned property located at 332 Colonel Ledyard Highway,

Ledyard, approximately 96.52 +/- acres (Founders Preserve) to the Avalonia Land Conservancy

to remain open to the public for passive recreation and to be protected in perpetuity under the

Conservancy’s care. However, he stated to date the property transfer has not taken place because

there was not adequate access to the Founders Preserve property (332 Colonel Ledyard Highway)

due in part to a boundary line adjustment made by the prior developer of the so-called “Founders

Preserve”, noting that the property was partially landlocked.

Mayor Allyn, III, explained that the town would be working to return the property boundary lines for

334 Colonel Ledyard Highway back to the original property lines, which would return a portion of

the property where the detached two car garage currently sits back to the property located at 332

Colonel Ledyard. He stated by separating 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway from the Founders

Preserve and conveying 332 Colonel Ledyard Highway to Avalonia Land Conservancy that

Avalonia would gain access to the property and enough space for a parking area for about 12 cars.

However, he stated that Avalonia Land Conservancy cannot accept a property with a structure; and

therefore, the town would demolish the house, noting that the structure was unsafe and had rotted

floor joists, and that they would also remote the associated structures prior to the conveyance of the

property. He stated once the boundary lines were returned to their original property lines (as shown

in the last map dated October 2002), the town planned to sell the property located at 334 Colonel

Ledyard Highway to recover some of the back taxes that were lost on both Colonel Ledyard

Highway properties: 332 (foreclosure) & 334 (blight lien and taxes) and to reimburse the Open

Space Fund.

Mayor Allyn went on to explain that 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway was a blighted property. He

stated in accordance with Ordinance #300-012 (rev.1) “An Ordinance Concerning Blight and

Public Nuisance for the Town of Ledyard” the Town filed Blight Liens on the property five

separate times. He stated four times the property owner paid the Blight Liens; however, he stated

when the town filed the fifth Blight Lien the property owner offered the town the deed in lieu of

foreclosure on January 25, 2023. He stated the current bill for 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway was as

follows: Blight Lien $1,200 & one year of taxes which was approximately $5,000. He stated the

town expected that the sale of 334 Colonel Ledyard Highway would generate more than the $6,200

owed, plus some of the money that was owed for the Founders Preserve.

Mayor Allyn continued by explaining that the Founders Preserve was a subdivision on paper only,

that was foreclosed on when the real-estate market crashed in 2008, explaining that although there

were tax bills associated with the 24-26 lots, that there was never any infrastructure that the town

had to care for. He stated this was a good opportunity in terms of gaining access to the Founders

Preserve that would work for Avalonia Land Conservancy, and its visitors, as well as the

surrounding neighbors and area.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Andra Ingalls

SECONDER:

AYE:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

EXCUSED:

MOTION to adopt a proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget in the amount of $64,540,940

comprised of:

16.

General Government: $28,632,572

Board of Education: $35,908,368

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ryan

Discussion: Councilor Saums the Finance Committee met with Mayor Allyn, III, and his

Department Heads and have reviewed the entire General Government proposed Fiscal Year

2023/2024 Budget line by line. He stated as currently proposed the Budget was 3.16% increase

or 1.09 mil increase over the current year’s budget. He stated the Finance Committee made a few

minor adjustments to the proposed Budget at their Special Meeting last night.

Councilor Saums continued by complementing Mayor Allyn, III and his staff noting that the

preparation of the upcoming year’s budget was a very difficult process. He stated when the

budget was initially delivered it included a number of increases, which would not have been

palatable for the taxpayers. He stated the Mayor and his staff have done a good job to trim the

proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget down to a more reasonable amount.

Councilor Saums stated a 3.16% budget increase in a year where the salaries, which make up

70% of the General Government Budget, were running at 3% was a reasonable budget, given

that much of the increases were driven by contractual obligations that they had no control over.

Mayor Allyn, III, noted the following minor Budget adjustments that the Finance Committee

made at their March 21, 2023 meeting:

· Account # 10112151-51610MIS Director Salary - With the retirement of MIS Director

Regina Brulotte that the starting salary and gross wage was corrected (reduced).

· Account #10114301-58110Land Use Training/ Meeting/Dues/Subscriptions - Reduced by

$2,000. Per Land Use Director -Training could be reduced by $1,000. The Building Official

would bring his Code Books.

· Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) added $10,000 to conduct the Aerial Fly Over. The State of

Connecticut conducted an aerial fly over every six-years. The Town would like to conduct an

aerial fly over halfway thru the State’s six-year cycle. The town was trying to have an

updated aerial fly over of all the parcels in town every three-years. $10,000 was added to the

CIP for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and that the town would allocate $10,000 again in Fiscal Year

2024/2025 for the aerial fly over.

Mayor Allyn concluded by stating that the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget would

require a 1.09 mil increase.

Councilor Ryan stated that he would like to echo Councilor Saums’ comments in thanking the

Mayor Allyn, III, and his Department Heads for their work in preparing a proposed budget for

next year. He noted a lot of time was spent, a lot of questions were asked, and a lot of detail was

given during the Finance Committee’s Budget Work Sessions (March 9, 13, 20, 2023) noting

that answers were readily available. He stated it was a smooth review process this year,

commenting that he would have preferred that they had not seen as much of a budget increase as

they did this year. However, he stated as Councilor Saums’ mentioned a lot of the increases were

contractual, stating that it was hard to find space when contractual agreements were driving the

increases.

Councilor Ingalls stated that she also echoed Councilor Saums’ and Councilor Ryan’s comments

this evening. She stated that Ledyard had very professional Department Heads who were looking

out for the well-being of the town by looking out for the services provided by their departments.

Councilor Ingalls went on to state in reviewing the budget process each year that she always

finds that there were a lot of interesting things learn. She addressed the Aerial Fly Over the

Mayor mentioned this evening, noting that in discussing the frequency of the aerial fly overs

with Land Use Director Juliet Hodge that she learned that there was a statute of limitations on

how long a property owner could essentially get away without obtaining a permit for putting

something on their property. Therefore, she stated the benefit of them conducting an aerial fly

over at a particular frequency that it was more likely that the Tax Assessor and Town Planner

would catch property improvements earlier.

Mayor Allyn stated the aerial fly overs provide a two-meter resolution, noting that they could see

if someone has added a new shed, or pool in their yard they would see it. Therefore, he stated

that there was a value to the town by conducting the aerial fly overs. He stated that they would

probably see a reasonable off set to the expense of conducting the aerial fly over.

Chairman Dombrowski stated that he would also like to echo Councilor Saums’ comments

stating that the Budget Work Sessions and process of reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year

2023/2024 Budget with the Mayor and his Staff went smoothly. He stated most questions were

answered directly. He stated he appreciated the work of all those involved in the budget

preparation process.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tim Ryan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to set a Hybrid Format (Video Conference and In-Person) Public Hearing date to be

held on April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the Council Chambers, 741 Colonel Ledyard

Highway, to receive comments and recommendations regarding a proposed Fiscal Year

2023/2024 Budget.

17.

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ingalls

Discussion: Councilor Saums stated in accordance Chapter VII; Section 5 of the Town Charter

the Town Council was required to prepare/approve a preliminary budget, which they just did this

evening; and conduct a Public Hearing on or before the last Monday of April at which the public

would have the opportunity to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget and provide

comments and recommendations.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Andra Ingalls

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to set the Annual Town Meeting to be a Hybrid Format (Video Conference &

In-Person) regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget on May 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

to be held in the Council Chambers, 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway and to adjourn to a

Referendum to be held on May 16, 2023 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

18.

In addition, should the referendum fail, the subsequent Referenda will be held between the hours

of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; in accordance with Chapter VII, Section 6 of the Town Charter.

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ingalls

Discussion: Councilor Saums stated that in accordance Chapter VII; Section 6 of the Town

Charter that the Annual Town Meeting for the consideration of the Budget shall be held on the

third Monday of May; and that the vote of the Town Meeting on the Annual Budget shall be

adjourned to a vote on the voting machines the day following the Town Meeting.

Councilor Saums noted that this year both the Public Hearing and Annual Town Meeting would

be held in the Council Chambers. He stated in years past these two important meetings were held

in the High School Auditorium. However, he stated because of the amount of work involved to

set up for the audio, video, remote meeting (zoom) etc. that they have decided to hold the

meetings in the Council Chambers this year where the technology was already in place to

conduct a Hybrid Meeting. He stated given the attendance in years past that they believe the

Council Chambers was more suited for the number of people who attend and would provide a

better recording for both audio and video.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Andra Ingalls

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

MOTION to adopted a proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Water Operations Budget in the amount

$1,518,724.32.

19.

Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ryan

Discussion: Councilor Saums stated in accordance with Section 4 of Ordinance #400-001 “An

Ordinance Establishing a Water Pollution Control Authority” which states: “The WPCA shall

provide, by the fourth Monday in April, a budget of estimated revenues, expenditures and capital

improvements for the ensuing fiscal year for inclusion as an appendix in the Town annual

budget. The Town Council shall approve the water system budget”. He went on to explain that

although the Town Council was also interested in the proposed Sewer Operations Budget that

the Town Council was only required to approve the WPCA Annual Water Operations.

Councilor Saums went on to note as the Town Council’s Liaison to the WPCA that he attended

their meetings and that the WPCA proposed Fiscal Year 2023/204 Water Operations in the

amount of $1,518,724.32 was a balanced budget with no increase over the Fiscal Year

2022/2023 Budget. He stated the WPCA was setting money aside for capital and infrastructure

maintenance and improvements, noting that their funds were increasing along with the their

customers. He stated the WPCA has done an excellent job in putting together a balanced budget

and in running their Department.

Councilor Saums thanked WPCA Chairman Ed Lynch who was attending tonight’s meeting

remotely.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Bill Saums

RESULT:

MOVER:

Tim Ryan

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

General Business

Town of Ledyard Notice of Public Hearing

20.

Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor Irwin

Discussion: Councilor Ingalls provided some background noting that the State Department of

Revenue Services in conjunction with large corporations in the State of Connecticut developed a

Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) which provided a tax credit to businesses that make

donations to nonprofits for projects approved by their local governments.

Councilor Ingalls went on to explain that The ARC of Eastern Connecticut, a 501(c) non-profit

organization has submitted a project in the amount of $26,872.00 to replace the windows, which

were probably 50-years old, at their group residence located at 1671 Center Groton Road,

Ledyard, where they provide round the clock support to six clients with intellectual and

developmental disabilities, noting that some have limited mobility and/or were older. She stated

that the Town approved this window replacement project for The ARC of Eastern Connecticut

last year as well. She stated the only involvement for the town was to vet the project and to

conduct Public Hearing for the agency to be eligible to participate in the NAA program.

Chairman Dombrowski noted that although the Town held a Public Hearing and approved

ARC’s window replacement project last year that the timing was very close to the deadline and

that the project was not eligible for the application by the time all of the paperwork was

completed. Therefore, he stated The ARC of Eastern Connecticut was working to start

Application process earlier this year and hope to receive approval for the NAA credits.

Mayor Allyn stated The ARC of Eastern Connecticut has already identified a couple of potential

partners for their window replacement project. He stated the total project cost was $31,872 with

The ARC of Eastern Connecticut contributing $5,000 to the project, noting that the NAA

requested funding was $26,872.

Councilor Ryan stated that there was no cost to the town except for the publication of the Legal

Notice for the Public Hearing.

Councilor Ingalls stated the second half of this motion was to change the time of the Public

Hearing that the Town Council had previously set to receive comments on the proposed revisions

to Ordinance #100-016 (rev 1) “An Ordinance Combining Parks And Recreation Commission

and Senior Citizens Commission for the Town of Ledyard” so that they could publish one Legal

Notice for both the NAA Program and the Ordinance to save money for the cost the legal ad.

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Andra Ingalls

RESULT:

MOVER:

Whit Irwin

SECONDER:

Dombrowski, Saums, Ingalls, Paul, McGrattan, Ryan, and Irwin

Marshall, and Rodriguez

AYE:

EXCUSED:

Discuss Work Session Items as time permits.

None

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Councilor Paul moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilor Irwin

VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

_______________________________

Transcribed by Roxanne M. Maher

Administrative Assistant to the Town Council

I, Kevin J. Dombrowski, 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 March 22, 2023.

________________________________________

Kevin J. Dombrowski, Chairman

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