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LUPPW Committee (Ledyard) — Minutes approved; blight review removed from future agendas (March 2, 2026)

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The Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee met March 2, 2026 (hybrid). Attendance: Councilors Jessica Buhle, Ty Lamb, James Thompson; Administrative Assistant Roxanne Maher. The committee approved the Feb 2, 2026 minutes (3-0). By consensus the committee removed the continued agenda item on enforcing blight regulations, noting the Land Use Department will continue enforcement work and the committee can re-add review if needed. The committee continued discussion on (1) pursuing historic designation for the Spicer Homestead Ruins (Historic District Commission preparing a draft report), (2) the Clark Farm lease and agricultural leasing criteria (draft forwarded to the Mayor for comment; RFP and public hearing process outlined), and (3) establishing a long-term town-wide capital improvement plan (placed on the April 6 agenda for follow-up). The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

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Approved Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee minutes of February 2, 2026 (Vote: 3-0).
By consensus, removed the continued agenda item on enforcement of blight regulations from future LUPPW agendas (result: Completed); committee may re-add the item or contact the Land Use Department if issues arise.
Continued work on designating Spicer Homestead Ruins as a Registered Historical Site; Historic District Commission to prepare a draft report (Step 3(c)) to be shared for feedback before submission to Planning & Zoning and the state (result: Continue).
Forwarded the proposed Clark Farm lease process to the Mayor for comment; outlined steps for RFP solicitation, public hearing (per CGS 7-163e), and Town Council authorization for lease execution (result: Continue).
Agreed to further develop a Long-Term Town‑Wide Capital Improvement Plan and placed the item on the April 6, 2026 LUPPW agenda for continued discussion (result: Continue).
Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (Vote: 3-0).

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Mar 2, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
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MOTION to approve the Land Use/Planning/Public Works Committee Minutes of February 2, 2026.
OLD BUSINESS
Continued discussion regarding the progress of enforcing regulations to address blight issues.
Continued discussion regarding the progress to designate the Spicer Homestead Ruins, within the Clark Farm property, as a Registered Historical Site.
MOTION to approve the proposed Clark Farm Lease as presented in the draft dated March 3, 2026. In addition, authorize the Mayor to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP) to lease the Clark Farm Property located 1025 Colonel Ledyard Highway (Route 117) for Agricultural purposes.
Any Old Business proper to come before the Committee.
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Any New Business proper to come before the Committee
ADJOURNMENT
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Discussion regarding the establishment of a Long-Term Capital Plan for all of the town-owned facilities.
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LUPPW Committee (Ledyard) — Minutes approved; blight review removed from future agendas (March 2, 2026)

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