Public Hearing on Ordinance Granting Avalonia Land Conservancy Retroactive Tax-Exempt Status — Ledyard Town Council, Feb 11, 2026
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The Town Council held a hybrid public hearing to consider a draft ordinance authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy to receive property tax-exempt status effective as of each property's date of acquisition. Councilor Garcia‑Irizarry presented the draft (dated Jan 15, 2026); Avalonia President Dennis Main and Mayor Allyn spoke in support. Public comment included a request to list Avalonia properties in the ordinance; the Council indicated the draft is intentionally general. The hearing was adjourned and the ordinance was placed on the Council agenda for action on February 25, 2026.
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- Opened Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. to consider draft ordinance authorizing Avalonia Land Conservancy tax-exempt status effective as of date of acquisition.
- Accepted presentations and public comment, including a request to list specific Avalonia properties; Council indicated the ordinance is intentionally general.
- Placed the proposed ordinance on the Town Council agenda for action on February 25, 2026; Public Hearing adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
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Town Council
Public Hearing - Hybrid Format
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- In-Person: Council Chambers Town Hall Annex Remote: Information noted below:
- Join Zoom Meeting from your Computer, Smart Phone or Tablet: https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/89702365705?pwd=cq1KHPreQbb7JimFWs5kzAn9XmiEyn.1 or by audio only dial: +1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 897 0236 5705; Passcode: 306017
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- PROCEDURE OF PUBLIC HEARING
- CALL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
- MOTION to schedule a Hybird (in-Person and Video Conference) Public Hearing date for February 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to receive comments and recommendations regarding 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".
- PRESENTATIONS
- 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.
- RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
- Written Communications - Public Hering - February 11, 2026
- 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.
- Written Communications - Public Hering - February 11, 2026
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