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Ledyard Town Council approves 2026 Goals Letter, creates ad hoc Planning & Zoning committee, advances FY2026/2027 budget process

LedyardMar 25, 20265 min read

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The Ledyard Town Council (8 present, 1 excused) met in a hybrid session on March 25, 2026. The Council unanimously approved a March 25, 2026 draft Goals Letter outlining fiscal, governance, sustainability, and community initiatives; adopted a resolution to establish a five-member Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate separating the Planning & Zoning Commission (approved 8–0); and set upcoming public hearings (Alcohol Ordinance on April 8 and the FY2026/2027 budget public hearing on April 21). The Council approved multiple committee appointments and reappointments, authorized tax refunds totaling $12,562.61, granted a bid waiver and appointed PKF O’Conner Davies for 2026 auditing services ($75,000), and authorized grant submissions including a COPS law enforcement equipment request for body and in-car cameras and a $1,000 Rotary grant for summer camp scholarships.

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Approved Town Council Regular Minutes of March 11, 2026 (vote 8–0).
Adopted the Town Council 'Goals Letter' (draft dated March 25, 2026) outlining priorities in fiscal planning, governance, communication, sustainability and community initiatives (vote 8–0).
Established an Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission (five-member structure; six-month term) and directed committee organization within 30 days (vote 8–0).
Set the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Public Hearing for April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Finance Committee recommendation).
Set a public hearing on proposed amendments to Ordinance #300-029 (Control of Alcoholic Beverages at Town Facilities) for April 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Approved multiple appointments and reappointments to town committees, including reappointments to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee and appointments to Inland Wetlands & Watercourses, Beautification Committee, Farmers Market Committee, and PMBC (all approved 8–0).
Approved four tax refunds totaling $12,562.61 (individual refunds listed in minutes) (vote 8–0).
Authorized the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology & Equipment Grant (2027 Congressionally Directed Spending) to purchase body and in-car camera equipment (vote 8–0).
Granted a bid waiver and appointed PKF O'Conner Davies to perform auditing services for FY ending June 30, 2026 for General Government, WPCA, and Board of Education for a fee of $75,000 (vote 8–0).
Authorized the Mayor to submit a $1,000 Ledyard Rotary grant application for summer camp scholarships (vote 8–0).

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

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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
RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS
COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
REFERALS
COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS
Administration Committee
CONSENT CALENDAR
Finance Committee
Liaison Reports
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
OLD BUSINESS
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
Mayor Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Update
NEW BUSINESS
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.
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 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.
MOTION to approve four tax refunds in the combined total amount of $12,562.61 each exceeding $2,400.00 in accordance with tax collector departmental procedures. · Beth Dench $3,919.94 · Home Loan Serv for Lily Bensko $2,724.59 · Home Loan Serv for Nicholas Onega $2,696.00 · Laura Waite $3,222.08
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”..
MOTION to grant a Bid Waiver to PKF O’Conner Davies of Wethersfield, CT due to receiving fewer than three qualified bids in response to RFP #2026-03 (Auditing Services) in accordance with Ordinance #200-001 (rev.2) “An Ordinance Regarding Purchasing for the Town of Ledyard” In addition, appoint PKF O’Conner Davies to conduct auditing services for the General Government, WPCA, and Board of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, in accordance with Chapter III, Section 11 of the Town Charter for a fee of $75,000.
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 authorize the Mayor to submit 2026 Ledyard Rotary Grant Application for Summer Camp Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00
MOTION to authorize the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment Grant through the 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending initiative, to purchase Body Cameras and In-Car Camera Equipment.
ADJOURNMENT
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FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET UPDATE
Discussion and possible action on the Town Council’s “Goals Letter”
MOTION to approve the Town Council Regular Minutes of March 11, 2026
Communications List for March 25, 2026
Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Gales Ferry Fire Department Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Retirement Board Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Ledyard Town Council approves 2026 Goals Letter, creates ad hoc Planning & Zoning committee, advances FY2026/2027 budget process

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