Town Council approves veterans resolution, grant applications, tax abatement, and budget actions
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At the March 11, 2026 regular meeting the Ledyard Town Council recognized Black History Month contest winners; approved a resolution supporting State House Bill #5407 for full reimbursement of veteran tax exemptions and its cover letter; continued the FY2026/2027 budget update including sending an ECS funding letter; authorized an Avalonia Land Conservancy tax abatement; approved submission of a COPS grant (up to $240,000) to replace dispatch CAD/RMS; approved a bid waiver for firefighting laundry equipment; and authorized overspending the Town Attorney account through June 30, 2026.
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- Approved minutes of the February 25, 2026 Town Council meeting (vote 8-0).
- Adopted Resolution Supporting House Bill #5407 (state reimbursement for revenue lost from 100% veteran property tax exemption) and approved accompanying cover letter addressing Senator Osten and Representatives Howard, Lanoue, and Pemberton (vote 8-0).
- Continued FY2026/2027 budget update work and approved sending a draft Connecticut Education Cost Sharing (ECS) letter to the Town's legislative delegation (vote 8-0).
- Approved Resolution authorizing abatement of delinquent property taxes for Avalonia Land Conservancy, Inc. for property at 154 Stoddards Wharf Road (vote 8-0).
- Authorized the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment grant application up to $240,000 to replace the Ledyard Dispatch Emergency Communications CAD/RMS system (vote 8-0).
- Approved a bid waiver to Daniels Equipment Co., Inc. for purchase of commercial laundry equipment and services for fire department turn-out gear (vote 8-0).
- Authorized overspending Account #10110205-53615 (Town Attorney) through June 30, 2026 and committed to monthly updates on legal fees for remainder of FY25/26 (vote 8-0).
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Town Council
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
- 2026 Black History Month Award Presentation
- 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
- FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET UPDATE
- 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
- NEW BUSINESS
- MOTION to authorize the Mayor to submit a COPS Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment Grant in the amount of up-to $240,000 through the Congressionally Directed Spending initiative, to replace the Ledyard Dispatch Emergency Communications CAD/RMS System.
- MOTION to approve a bid waiver to Daniels Equipment Co, Inc of Auburn NH for the purchase of commercial laundry equipment and services.
- MOTION to authorize overspending Account #10110205-53615 (Town Attorney) through June 30, 2026.
- Connecticut Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Draft Letter
- MOTION to approve the Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25, 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.
- COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS
- Discussion and possible action on the Town Council’s “Goals Letter”
- MOTION to adopt a proposed a proposed “Resolution Authorizing The Abatement Delinquent Property Taxes For The Avalonia Land Conservancy” as presented in the draft dated January 15, 2026.
- Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Update
- Draft Resolution Supporting House Bill #5407
- Communications List - March 11, 2026
- Beautification Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
- Farmers Market Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
- Board of Education Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
- Permanent Municipal Building Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
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