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Administration Committee approves ethics ordinance draft, farmers market alcohol changes, and multiple committee appointments

LedyardMar 11, 20264 min read

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At the March 11, 2026 Administration Committee meeting the committee recommended forwarding a revised Code of Ethics ordinance to the Town Council, approved a resolution to form a five-member ad hoc committee to evaluate separating the Planning & Zoning Commission, adopted amendments allowing spirits and glass containers at the Ledyard Farmers Market and set a public hearing for April 8, 2026, continued review of department head benefits, and approved several board and committee appointments.

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Approved minutes of February 11, 2026 (vote 3-0).
Recommended for approval the proposed 'Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission' (3-0) with March 7, 2026 edits and minor formatting changes to be presented at the March 25, 2026 public hearing.
Continued discussion on Res#001-2023 (Resolution Establishing Administrator Department Head Benefits) and requested input from department heads (result: Continue).
Recommended for approval a revised 'Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission' amended to five members (3-0).
Adopted proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 to allow spirits and glass/ceramic items at the Ledyard Farmers Market and extended authorization for the Market season (3-0).
Recommended the Town Council set a public hearing (hybrid) on April 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. regarding amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (3-0).
Reappointed William Thorne to the Ledyard Farmers Market Committee for a term ending February 26, 2029 (3-0).
Appointed Sarah Bowen to the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission to complete a term ending October 31, 2027 (3-0).
Appointed Julie Harty and Marielle Winkelman to the Ledyard Beautification Committee for partial terms (3-0); motion to appoint Phyllis McCormack failed (0-3).
Reappointed Gary Schneider to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee for a term ending March 26, 2029 (3-0) and appointed Anthony Saccone, Jr. to the PMBC to complete a term ending March 26, 2029 (3-0).
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

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Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex- Hybrid Formatscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
MOTION to adopt the proposed amendments to Res#001-xxxx/xxxx “Resolution Establishing Administrator Department Head Benefits” as presented in the draft dated March 11, 2026
MOTION to adopt a proposed “Resolution Establishing An Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate The Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission”, as presented in the draft dated March 11, 2026.
Any Old Business proper to come before the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION reappoint Mr. William Thorne (R )3 Adios Lane, Ledyard, to the Ledyard Farmers Market Committee for a to complete a three (3) year term ending February 26, 2029.
MOTION to appoint Ms. Sarah Bowen, (D) 80 Avery Hill Road, Ledyard to the Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending October 31, 2027 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Persano
MOTION to appoint Ms. Julie Harty (R ) 26 Coachman Pike, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2028 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Schneider.
MOTION to appoint Ms. Marielle Winkelman ( R) 11 Linden Lane, Ledyard, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Martic
MOTION to approve the Administration Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026.
Any New Business proper to come before the Committee
ADJOURNMENT
DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
MOTION to adopt a proposed “Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission”.
MOTION to appoint Ms. Phyllis McCormack (I) 31 Tanager Lane, Gales Ferry, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Martic.
TOWN OF LEDYARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 6:30 a proposed Amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) “An Ordinance Regarding Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town of Ledyard Facilities”..
Proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (rev. 1) “An Ordinance Regarding Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town of Ledyard Facilities”.
MOTION to appoint Mr. Anthony Saccone, Jr., (D) 29 Richard Road, Gales Ferry to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) to complete a three (3) year term ending March 26, 2029, filling a vacancy left by Ms. Peterson.
MOTION to reappoint Mr. Gary Schneider, ( D) 101 Inchcliffe Drive, Gales Ferry, to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee for a three (3) year term ending March 26, 2029.
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