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Council adopts Avalonia tax-exempt ordinance, schedules Ethics Ordinance public hearing; hears ALPR update and BOE budget presentation

LedyardFeb 25, 20265 min read

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On Feb. 25, 2026 the Ledyard Town Council received briefings on Flock Safety automated license-plate readers and the Board of Education’s FY2026/27 budget, approved minutes, set a March 25 public hearing for a proposed Code of Ethics, adopted an ordinance authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy properties to be tax-exempt as of purchase, and continued work on the Council’s 2026 Goals Letter.

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Approved review and approval of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes of February 11, 2026 (Vote: 8-0).
Set a Public Hearing for March 25, 2026 (hybrid format) to receive comment on the proposed "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code Of Ethics" (Moved by Carmen Garcia-Irizarry; Seconded by April Brunelle) (Vote: 8-0).
Adopted "An Ordinance of the Town Of Ledyard Authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. to Receive Property Tax Exempt Status As of the Date of Purchase of Real Property to be Preserved And Maintained As Open Space" (draft dated January 15, 2026) (Moved by April Brunelle; Seconded by Tim Ryan) (Vote: 8-0).
Continued discussion and revision of the Town Council 2026 Goals Letter; chair to circulate revised draft for review with plan to vote at the March 11, 2026 meeting (Result: Continue).
Adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. (Vote: 8-0).

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Feb 25, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Council Chambersscheduled

Regular Meeting

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In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex Remote: Information noted below:
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
**ADD ON**
Update on Flock Group DBA Flock Safety License Plate Readers.
Board of Education Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget
COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS
RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
· Public Hearing Minutes of February 11, 2026 · Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications List - February 25, 2026
REFERALS
COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS
Administration Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Community Relations Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Report- Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Finance Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
LUPPW Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Administration Committee
PUBLIC H EARING LEGAL NOTICE.
Finance Committee
MOTION to adopt a proposed "An Ordinance of the Town Of Ledyard Authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc., to Receive Property Tax Exempt Status As of the Date of Purchase of Real Property to be Preserved And Maintained As Open Space" as presented in the draft dated January 15, 2026.
General Items
Discussion and possible action on the Town Council’s “Goals Letter”
ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER:
Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town. The Town Council's Official Agenda and final Minutes will be on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
Liaisons
Permanent Municipal Building Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Agricultural Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Conservation Commission Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Council adopts Avalonia tax-exempt ordinance, schedules Ethics Ordinance public hearing; hears ALPR update and BOE budget presentation

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