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Council approves WPCA loan, bid waivers and DEI/primary-care resolutions; dozens of routine items passed
Summary
At the July 8 meeting the council approved a $215,000 loan to WPCA for a federally required lead-and-copper survey, several standing and project-specific bid waivers, reappointed Parks & Rec commissioners, and adopted resolutions on Primary Care for All Americans and a town DEI position statement.
The Ledyard Town Council on July 8 approved a series of routine and policy items, including financial and procurement measures and two committee-led resolutions.
Financial support for WPCA: The council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding authorizing the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) to obtain a town loan of up to $215,000, amortized over 10 years at 2 percent, to pay for a federally mandated lead-and-copper service line survey. The motion as amended sets semiannual payments not to exceed $11,914.29.
Procurement and bids: Council approved a standing bid waiver list for FY26-27 (allowing purchases under state contracts, cooperatives and specified vendors) and granted project-specific waivers including up to $7,500 for CoreTech Inc. to inspect the Holmberg underground surge tank (specialized diver work) and a waiver to American Ground and Snow Management to install parking at Lantern Hill Valley after less than three bids were received. Staff said departments review the waiver list annually and have removed vendors that no longer serve the town.
Appointments and honors: The council reappointed three members to the Parks, Recreation and Senior Citizens Commission for three-year terms and presented the Linda C. Davis 2026 Woman of the Year award to Leanne Berry for community leadership. Multiple councilors praised volunteer boards and the award recipient.
Resolutions: The council adopted a resolution supporting 'Primary Care for All Americans' and a town position statement committing to equity, diversity and inclusion; the DEI statement was updated to a July 2 draft after review by the Sustainable CT ad hoc committee and participants emphasized follow-up steps to implement practices, including coordination with the Board of Education.
Other business: Councilors also congratulated the farmers market for receiving state recognition and thanked first responders and public works crews for storm response. A motion to approve the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes passed earlier in the evening.
What this means: The WPCA loan lets the authority meet federal survey requirements immediately without delay; council discussion noted the loan's potential rate impacts on WPCA customers and asked for transparency on any future rate adjustments. The procurement votes prioritized continuity of projects and public-works schedules while reaffirming departments' responsibility to seek competitive pricing when possible.
The meeting concluded after the council postponed final action on the Loftus Wellfield sale (a separate, heavily debated agenda item that ended in a 4-4 tie).
