Council approves budget and police chief
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The Town Council approved several major year-end actions, including the 2026/2027 mill rate, a new water rate structure, and the appointment of a new police chief. The council also set a public hearing on the proposed ethics ordinance and created a standing budget discussion item for future planning.
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What this means
Residents should expect the new town tax rate for 2026/2027 to be 25.78 mills, and the water rate structure will change starting July 1, 2026. The council also approved Captain Kenneth R. Creutz as the next Police Chief, effective when Chief Rich retires on June 30, 2026. In addition, the council set a July 8 public hearing on a proposed ethics ordinance and agreed to keep budgeting and future revenue planning on its agenda.
Key decisions
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- Approved the May 27, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Set a public hearing for July 8, 2026 on a proposed Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission ordinance
- Appointed Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry to the Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission and Zoning Commission
- Approved the Mayor’s appointment of Captain Kenneth R. Creutz as Police Chief effective June 30, 2026
- Approved a new water rate structure effective July 1, 2026
- Set the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 mill rate at 25.78
- Authorized overspending Account #10110101-53610 (Legal Fee) through June 30, 2026
- Added a standing agenda item for Finance Committee briefings on future budget and revenue planning
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Town Council
Regular Meeting
Agenda
- 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/85776227925?pwd=A4TWy9XwjHq3KJlxCKaWmApq85PdPl.1 Audio Only: Telephone: +1 646 558 8656; Meeting ID: 857 7622 7925; Passcode: 895314
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- PRESENTATIONS
- 2026 Linda C. Davis Woman of the Year
- RESIDENT & PROPERTY OWNERS (COMMENTS LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES
- COMMITTEE COMMISSION AND BOARD REPORTS
- COMMENTS OF TOWN COUNCILORS
- REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- MOTION to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026
- COMMUNICATIONS
- Communications List - June 10, 2026
- REFERALS
- FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET UPDATE
- COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE, LIAISON REPORTS
- 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
- Liaison Reports
- REPORT OF THE MAYOR
- Mayor Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- Administration Committee
- MOTION to set a Public Hearing (Hybrid Format - Video Conference and In-Person) Public Hearing date on July 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to be held in Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex, 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, Connecticut, to receive comments and recommendations regarding a proposed "An Ordinance Establishing a Town of Ledyard Code of Ethics and Ethics Commission" .
- MOTION to appoint the Councilor Carmen Garcia-Irizarry (D) 58 Eagle Ridge Drive, Gales Ferry, to the “Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Separation of the Planning Commission & Zoning Commission” a for six-month term in accordance with Res#002-2026/Mar 25
- General Business
- **ADD ON**
- MOTION to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Captain Kenneth R. Creutz to Police Chief, effective as of the date of Chief Rich’s retirement of June 30, 2026; in accordance with Chapter VI; Section 7B of the Town Charter.
- MOTION to approve a new water rate structure effective July 1, 2026, as recommended and contained in the WPCA letter dated as May 28, 2026; in accordance with Ordinance #400-001 “An Ordinance Establishing a Water Pollution Control Authority”.
- MOTION to set a 25.78 Mill Rate for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
- **ADD ON**
- MOTION to authorize overspending Account #10110101-53610 (Legal Fee) thru June 30, 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.
- Agenda Item
- Permanent Municipal Building Committee Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
- Conservation Commission Report Fiscal Year 2025/2026
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