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Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, August 1, 2022
1.Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 PM)
2.Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology options –
Jessie Baker, City Manager (6:31 – 6:32 PM)
3.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions, or changes in order of agenda items (6:32 – 6:33 PM)
4.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:33 – 6:37 PM)
5.Announcements and City Manager’s Report (6:37 – 6:45 PM)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:45 – 7:00 PM)
A.*** Consider and Sign Disbursements
B.*** Approve minutes from the 5/16/2022, 06/06/2022, 6/20/2022, 7/11/2022 and7/18/2022 City Council MeetingsC.*** Approve the municipal policies, grant agreement resolution, and authorize the
City Manager to sign the grant agreement for the Vermont Community DevelopmentProgram grant for Summit PropertiesD.*** Award of the FY23 Dorset Street Phase III Paving Contract to Pike Industries Inc.
7.*** Receive a recommendation from the Climate Action Plan Task Force to adopt anordinance regulating fuels for heating and hot water in new construction – Andrew Chalnick,Climate Action Plan Task Force (7:00 – 7:45 PM)
8.*** Receive a presentation from the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) on theMaterials Recovery Facility (MRF) bond vote that will be on the November ballot – SarahReeves, CSWD Executive Director (7:45 – 8:15 PM)
9.*** Approve the allocation of FY22 surplus funds to support increased paramedic trainingand service – Steve Locke, Incoming Fire Chief (8:15 – 8:35PM)
10.*** Receive a recommendation from the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee onan Ash Tree Treatment program and possible action – Natural Resources and Conservation
Committee (8:35 – 9:00 PM)
11.**** Discuss and possibly warn a General Election ballot item to establish a Chittenden
County Communications Union District – Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager, and ColinMcNeil, City Attorney (9:00 – 9:15 PM)
12.*** Discussion and possible approval of the FY23 Policy Priorities and Strategies – JessieBaker, City Manager (9:15 – 9:45 PM)
13.Reports from Councilors on Committee assignments (9:45 – 9:55 PM)
14.Other Business (9:55 – 10:05 PM)
15.Consider entering executive session for the purposes of the discussion of land acquisition(10:05 – 10:30 PM)
16. Adjourn
Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker City Manager
*** Attachments Included
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 8/2/2022 Through 8/2/2022
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CITY COUNCIL 16 MAY 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 16 May 2022, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; C. McNeil, City
Attorney; T. DiPietro, Public Works Director; H. Rees, Recreation Director; B. Sirvis, L. Bailey, E.
Churchill, C. Baker, D. Saladino, R. Greco, D. Bugbee, C. Shaw, S. Dooley, J. Charest, C. Trombly, S.
O’Brien, L. Bresee, R. Dahlstrom
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Mr. Dahlstrom said that as a property owner he feels the new LDRs are an “overreach.” He is
trying to get a permit build a single family home on his property for his son and family. He has
contractors lined up. He was told he would have to have site plan and spend thousands of
dollars. He feels that a private property owner should not have to do this to build one house for
a family member. He was also told the house would have to be within 100 feet of his own
home, and he does not want it that close. He asked the City Council to override these
restrictions and help him build this home for his son.
Ms. Riehle said they would see what can be done and will let Mr. Dahlstrom.
Ms. Greco suggested that Council members drive around the city and see what is going on. She
noted a “car place” on Dorset Street that looks like a junkyard. She recalled that when the
owner got his permit, there were going to be only a few cars hidden behind the building.
Mr. Barritt recalled the original application and noted the DRB had placed some conditions on
the approval. He also noted that the land in question is zone Agricultural, so the owner can do
just about anything he wants on it.
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4.Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Members reported on meetings and events they had attended
Ms. Baker: 26 May is the last day to file to be on the August primary ballot.
Suggested the 5 July Council meeting be moved to 11 July and have it be mostly
for strategies, etc., and a few other items. The 18 July meeting would remain as scheduled.
The interview committee for the Superintendent of Schools search will be
interviewing for an interim Superintendent in June. They will then interview for the permanent
position in August/September.
The city has advertised for volunteers for open spots on committees. The
deadline to apply is 26 May. The Council will interview applicants at the 2 June meetings.
The April property appraisal notices will go out on 3 June.
Swift Street will be repaved on 19 May. This may impact commuters.
Food trucks in the park will kick off on Thursday evening.
There will be a Memorial Day commemoration on 27 May at 10 a.m. in Veterans
Memorial Park.
5.Consent Agenda:
a.Approve and Sign Disbursements
b.Approve minutes for 18 April and 2 May 2022 City Council meetings
c.Receive the April Financials
d.Approve the application for a Department of Libraries grant to increase the
inclusion and diversity of our collection
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
6.Opportunity for Councilors and the public to share information and resources on
Climate Change:
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Ms. Riehle noted that Ms. Greco had spoken to a UVM class in September and had suggested
that students send their papers on climate change to the city’s Climate Change Task force and to
the City Council. Some of these have come in and are will written with many different opinions.
She encourage members to read them
Ms. Emery noted a presentation by a professor of indigenous descent who stressed that they
thing not only about climate but about life (plants and animals) and treat animals as “subjects”
(he/she) not as objects.
Mr. Barritt noted that the warmer weather extends how far you can drive with an e-car. He also
bought an electric lawnmower which works well and pleases the neighbors. He also noted that
Maine has approved a 700-acre solar project. There is a documentary on Netflix regarding
Three Mile Island and the question of whether nuclear power can be safer than in the past.
Ms. Emery noted more fossil fuel emissions are generated to develop the solar panels in
China than they can save over their lifetime.
7.Receive an update from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission on
recent efforts related to South Burlington and specifically the I-89 2050 Study:
Mr. Baker reviewed the goals that had previously been set forth. He noted they are now
nearing the end of the process, and things are coming together in an implementation plan. He
said they have looked at the total corridor with a major focus on multi-modal and are now
down to 5 “bundles”:
#1. The “base bundle” which includes the TIP and MTP projects and
electrification of 90% of the fleet
#2. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) which models behavior change.
They have modeled 431 scenarios and have selected those which lower the amount of driving.
#3. Doing the TDM plus Exit 14, which would become a diverging diamond
interchange.
#4. Includes all of the above plus Exit 12B
#5. Does not do 12B but does Exit 13. Mr. Baker said this bundle needs more
investigation.
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Mr. Baker noted that if trends continue, they will get close to capacity. Things become more
manageable with TDM. There are significant reductions in traffic with the TDM and Exit 14.
Doing nothing will result in a 28% increase in vehicle miles traveled per day by 2050. With just
the TDM, vehicle miles traveled will be reduced by 4%. With both 12B and 13, there are
benefits to parts of the area (Exit 14 would see a 27% reduction) including becoming more
friendly for bikes.
An implementation plan will provide a framework for implementing the recommendations from
the study. For each recommendation, the plan identifies corridor recommendations and
timeframe (short, medium, or long).
Short Term Implementation (1-5 years):
1.Convene Monitoring Committee periodically to review data and triggers
2.Develop a Plan, Implement & Monitor Identified TDM measures
3.Double bike trips
4.Triple transit services
5.Double TDM participation
6.Increase cost of parking
7.Mileage based user fee
8.Complete Exit 14 Supplemental Scoping Study
9.Exit 16 improvements (reconstruct intersection as a diverging diamond
interchange
10.Exit 12 Park & Ride
11.Monitor Electric vehicle market penetration (coordinate with VTRANS & VEIC
12.Install traffic count loops on Interchange ramps for data collection
Medium Term Implementation (6-15 years):
1.Monitor Implementation of TDM measures
2.Interchange ramp geometric improvements – Exit 14
3.Additional Park & Ride facilities along I-89
4.Exit 12 Improvements
5.Changeable message boards
6.Exit 12B/13 Environmental Impact Statement if triggers are met (TDMs, Exit
14, etc.)
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Long Term Improvements (15+ years):
1.Interchange ramp geometric improvements
2.I-89 mainline environmental impact statement (if traffic volumes don’t
succeed and there is more driving than today, if crash ratio goes up, etc.,
what do we do with I-89?)
Mr. Baker cited the importance of continued monitoring. He noted the final report will be
presented this summer.
Mr. Cota asked whether Exit 16 will be completed before a decision has to be made on Exit 14.
Ms. Churchill said it will.
Ms. Riehle said she was pleased constant monitoring is included so decisions can be made.
Mr. Baker said he is happy to receive any comments over the next few months.
7.Approve appointments to the Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission’s Board of Directors, Transportation Advisory Committee, and
Clean Water Advisory Committee:
Ms. Baker presented the recommended appointments as follows:
Chittenden Country Regional Planning Commission Board – Chris Shaw (Ms. Emery as
alternate)
Transportation Advisory Committee – Tom DiPietro
Clean Water Advisory Committee – Dave Wheeler
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the list of appointments as presented. Mr. Cota seconded.
Motion passed 4-0.
8.Discussion on Veterans Park at Dorset Street:
Ms. Rees noted comments from community members about concerns with the hard,
compacted soils at the Little League playing fields. Work is now being done with irrigation. The
fields will be replaced at the end of the season. The question is whether there is anything that
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can be done to improve the soils as this will be an issue in the future. This may be a CIP
discussion. Ms. Rees noted this affects both the baseball and soccer fields.
Mr. Cota asked about drainage at the dog park. Ms. Rees said the hope is to do some
underground drainage.
Ms. Riehle asked if the baseball field at Farrell Park is OK. Ms. Rees said the desire is for every
field to be exemplary. JC Park will be a softball field this year. Farrell is used mostly for practice
which has less rigid standards. Ms. Riehle asked if the public can use both of those parks. Ms.
Rees said they can if there is no group scheduled there. Sundays are usually available. The fields
at Veterans Park are available when there is no League use.
Ms. Riehle asked if leagues are charged for field use to offset some of the large costs. Ms. Rees
said they are. Fees go into a special fund from which the city pays the seasonal person who
maintains the fields. Ms. Riehle said she would like to see those numbers when the Council
considers the CIP next year. Ms. Baker noted that right now $100,000 is budgeted each year for
Parks/Recreation.
Mr. DiPietrol noted that any drainage work in Farrell Park will involve a State permit. Options
are being explored.
9.Review and Approve Survey for Public Outreach on Use of ARPA funds:
Mr. Bolduc reviewed the history and a proposed survey.
Ms. Emery said that with COVID there has been a lot of concern that there isn’t a safe place for
children to go. She also felt the survey should be less abstract and bring “techspeak” down to
everyday language. Ms. Riehle suggested a space for people to indicate their personal
experiences during COVID.
Ms. Baker said that $3,000,000 isn’t enough for a large project. The intent was to link people’s
concerns to the Comprehensive Plan project so people could see that their feedback was heard.
Ms. Riehle said that connection is missing for her in the proposed survey.
Mr. Barritt suggested: “How were you negatively affected by the pandemic?”
Mr. Bolduc will come back with a revised draft.
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10.Approve lease of 577 Dorset Street to the South Burlington School District:
Mr. McNeil said the lease was negotiated in 2018 as part of the land swap involving 180 Market
Street. There have been a few revisions since that time.
The lease is for 3 years at $10.00 a month with 3-year renewals. The building must be used for
school purposes only. The lease does not include the Fire Station. Utilities will be mostly in the
name of the School District; others will be pro-rated. Mr. McNeil noted that 16% of the building
is still used by the City’s Recreation Department which will share the cost of utilities and
insurance.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the lease at 577 Dorset Street to the South Burlington School
District and to authorize the City Council Chair to execute all documents. Mr. Barritt seconded.
Motion passed 4-0.
Mr. McNeil noted the School Board approved the lease last week.
11.Discussion and possible appointment of Council liaisons to committees:
Ms. Emery agreed to be liaison to the Affordable Housing Committee, Housing Trust Fund and
City Charter Committee.
Mr. Cota agreed to be liaison to the Economic Development Committee, Public Art Committee,
Bike/Ped Committee, Common Area for Dogs Committee and Recreation/Parks Committee
Ms. Riehle agreed to be liaison to the Natural Resources Committee
Mr. Barritt agreed to be liaison to the Economic Development and Energy Committees
8.Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: The Climate Change Task Force will come up with recommendations. They need
to know the legal consequences regarding building heating codes. They are also looking at what
the City of Burlington passed.
The Airport Commission will meet on Wednesday.
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Mr. Cota: GMT has a big meeting tomorrow morning to discuss the issue of fares. He cited
the rising cost of diesel fuel. The sentiment is to reinstate fares on 1 July for “links” (Montpelier
and St. Albans) and keep local fares free (thanks to ARPA funds). This would be until the end of
the year.
9.Other Business:
Ms. Baker noted receipts of emails regarding trash dumping in the gorge near the Airport which
is a concern to residents. The area needs to be watched (possibly “critter cameras”) to see who
is doing the dumping.
Swift Street paving will take place of 19 May.
10.Consider entering executive session for the purpose of discussion land acquisition:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the
negotiation or securing of real estate for purchase by the City of South Burlington and inviting
Ms. Baker, Mr. Bolduc and Mr. McNeil into the session. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed 4-
0. The Council entered executive session at 9:00 p.m.
Following the Executive Session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed 4-0. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 6 JUNE 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 6 June 2022, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; C. McNeil, City Attorney; P. Conner, Director of Planning
& Zoning; D. Wheeler, Public Works Department; M. Machar, Finance Officer; M. Lyons, City
Assessor; J. Murray, Librarian, I. Blanchard, Project Manager; B. Sirvis, R. Greco, L. Bailey, J.
Simson, J. S. Chaulot, N. Senecal, R. Birgisson, K. Epstein, E. Goldman, A. Abdel-Fattah, L.
Yandowski, J. Klug, L. Stutzman, S. Dopp, S. Reeves, A. Costa, A. Dahlstrom, P. Stabler, E. Buzby,
R. Meader, C. Mcaughlin, F. VanBoden
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Ms. Greco asked the Council to hold off of destruction of any more ash trees until there is more
information about new methods to save the trees from destruction by the ash borer.
4.Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Councilors reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: She and Burlington Mayor Weinberg have announced the appointment of Steve
Locke as South Burlington’s new Fire Chief. Former Chief Francis will now serve as Fire Marshal.
The interim School Superintendent search committee will be interviewing 4
candidates. There will be a community forum on 13 June, from 6-8 p.m., to introduce the 2 final
candidates.
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The Solar panels will be reinstalled on City Hall, and the whole system will be
shored up. This will require scaffolding around the building while the work is being done.
The Muddy Brook culvert is substantially complete.
The Wheeler Dog Park fence has been ordered. The hope is to have the work
done by early July.
The city is waiting for a permit from VTrans for the Dorset Street signal project.
There is verbal confirmation.
The first planning workshop for the bike/ped bridge will be held on 13 June, at
5:30 p.m.
The Grand List has been locked for the year. The grievance period will be from 2-
16 June.
Library hours will increase in July. Staff is being hired to accommodate the
extended hours.
Police are now being trained on the use of the new body cameras.
The affordable housing RFP is now out.
5.Consent Agenda:
a.Approve and Sign Disbursements
b.Stormwater System Improvement Agreement with Burlington Country Club
c.Accept and approve for recording in the South Burlington Land Records the
Warranty Deed of Easement from South Burlington City Center, LLC, for a multi-
use path
Mr. Barritt said he would like to see a diagram for item “b.” Mr. Wheeler said the project is
located on Spear Street near the maple research facility. It is mostly on the Country Club
property.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
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6.Public Hearing on proposed amendment to Official Map, #OM-22-01:
Mr. Conner said the Planning Commission approve minor amendments to the city’s Official
Map. He showed a map of the area and indicated where the bike/ped bridge will be. The
amendment provides a basic structure of where it will connect. Mr. Conner noted that the city
has secured easement from some of the private property owners involved. All property owners
are aware of the coming bridge and are excited about it. A more robust design plan will be
worked on this year.
Mr. Barritt questioned whether any of the federal configuration is compromised by this. Mr.
Conner said the project is outside of their boundaries, but this will be looked at further in the
design phase.
There was no public comment.
Ms. Emery moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
7.Possible Action to approve proposed amendment to Official Map #OM-22-01:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the proposed amendment to Official Map #OM-22-01 as
presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
8.Interviews with applicants to City Boards and Committees:
The Council interviewed the following applicants for positions on boards and committees:
a.Jon Simson …………………………Affordable Housing Committee
b.Nora Senecal ……………………….Affordable Housing Committee (second choice
Recreation/Parks Committee)
c.Donna Leban ………………………….Bike/Ped Committee
d.Joel Klug ………………………………Bike/Ped Committee
e.Lisa Yankowski……………………..Common Area for Dogs Committee
f.Robin Birgisson …………………….Natural Resources Committee or Common Area
for Dogs Committee or Recreation/Parks Committee
g.Les Stutzman………………………..Common Area for Dogs Committee
h.Keith Epstein………………………..Energy Committee
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i.Ethan Goldman ……………………..Energy Committee
j.Ahmad Abdel-Fattah………………Energy Committee
k.Carrie McLaughlin…………………..Energy Committee
l.Tyler VanBoden………………………Energy Committee
m.Rob Meader……………………………Energy Committee
n.Erin Buzby……………………………….Library Board of Trustees
o.Jean-Sebastien Chalot……………..Natural Resources Committee and Public Art
Committee
p.John Killacky ……………………………Public Art Committee
q.Rick Dahlstrom………………………..Development Review Board or Planning
Commission
9.Review and Approve a Declaration of Inclusion:
Ms. Baker cited the work of Ms. Murray, Ms. Lyons and Ms. Machar in drafting the Declaration.
She noted this is just one more step toward making the community more inclusive.
Ms. Emery said she would like to see the word “race” eliminated in favor of “color.” She also felt
the document could talk about ageism and sexism.
Mr. Cota and Mr. Chittenden would approve the document as is.
Ms. Baker said she will bring it back to the Council will possible additions.
10.Receive a presentation on Chittenden Solid Waste District’s FY23 Budget:
Mr. Stabler said there is no assessment to member municipalities. The solid waste management
feel won’t change nor will fees at the drop-off center. Tipping fees at the organic facility will
increase as they are close to breaking even there.
Mr. Stabler said the next project will be a new materials recovery facility as the old one is
showing its age. The new facility will have higher quality sorting. There will be a bond vote in
November. The anticipated cost is $22,000,000. The facility will be in Williston.
Ms. Reeves of CSWD said the anticipated FY23 revenues are $14,000,000. Anticipated expenses
are $13,800,000. The solid waste management fee is down significantly from just a few years
ago as they have seen a significant drop in residential waste.
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Ms. Reeves noted that some tonnage was lost at the organics diversion facility as it was diverted
elsewhere. They are getting some of it back and are just under where they feel they should be.
Ms. Reeves also noted that COVID has greatly impacted composting as they are not seeing new
gardens being built. Some things that were put on hold are now starting to come back.
Although fees at the drop-off centers are not being increased, they are being looked at. They
have received a grant from the Agency of Natural Resources to help offset costs.
Ms. Reeves then reviewed the capital plan including plans for a new administrative building and
land prep for the project Mr. Stabler mentioned. There is a grant to help offset the cost of the
new MRF. The bond could be as high as $22,000,000.
Sen. Chittenden said he fully supports the new MRF. He noted that even though there is no
plan to charge people for that debt, that could change in the future if the outlook changes. Ms.
Reeves said that will be explained to voters.
Mr. Barritt spoke to the tonnage that goes to Coventry that shouldn’t and the cost of that. He
said the public needs to be aware of that. Ms. Reeves said the hope is to keep everything as
local as possible. Mr. Stabler said they still have one of the highest diversion rates in the
country.
11.Award the Preliminary Engineering contract for the East West Crossing (Bike and
Pedestrian Bridge over I-89):
Ms. Blanchard said the city received a $7,000,000 grant from the Federal Government. As the
project moves forward, the city can contract with VTrans to get payment. The city got less of a
local match than they asked for. They will make up some of that with local staffing, but not all.
Ms. Blanchard cited the time-line importance. The city can bring a TIF issue for a town meeting
ballot. There can be 4 potential projects on that vote.
Mr. Barritt then moved to approve the resolution for the awareness of a preliminary
engineering contract for the east-west crossing over I-89 as presented. Sen. Chittenden
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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Ms. Blanchard noted the first public workshop for this project will be held on 15 June. There is
a request to include an artist in the project team (the same artist who did the park project). He
will attend all workshops.
12.Review and Approve the final survey for public outreach on the use of ARPA funds:
Sen. Chittenden suggested the option to include the name of the responder. Ms. Emery was
concerned people might not respond. Ms. Riehle supported adding that option.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the final survey for public outreach on the use of ARPA funds with
the additional option to include the name of the responder. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
13.Appoint Council Liaisons for Committees:
Ms. Baker said there is no rush to do this.
Members were OK with the list.
Ms. Riehle moved to approve the Council Liaisons for Committees as presented. Ms. Emery
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
14.Consider entering executive session for the purpose of discussing labor relations
agreements with Police Department, Fire Department and city hall/Public Works
employees:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council make a specific finding that premature general public
knowledge of the Council’s discussions regarding the negotiation of labor agreements with City
employees would clearly place the public at a substantial disadvantage. Ms. Emery seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the
negotiation of labor agreements with City Employees. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
The Council entered executive session at 10:47 p.m. and resumed open session at 11:05 p.m.
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15.Consider and Possible Approval of collective bargaining agreement between City
and South Burlington Police Officers Association:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the
South Burlington Police Officers Association as presented. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
16.Consider and Possible Approval of collective bargaining agreement between City
and South Burlington Career Firefighters Association:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the
South Burlington Career Firefighters Association as presented. Sen. Chittenden seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
17.Consider and Possible Approval of collective bargaining agreement between City
and South Burlington City Hall and Public Works Employees Association:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the city and the
South Burlington City Hall and Public Works Employees Association as presented. Sen.
Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Emery then moved to authorize City Manager Jessie Baker to sign the agreements with the
South Burlington Police Officers Association, the South Burlington Career Firefighters
Association, and the South Burlington City Hall and Public Works Employees Association. Sen.
Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
18.Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: Climate Task Force: The Task Force will be getting the final numbers regarding
goals.
Airport Commission: Things are getting back to pre-COVID numbers, and there
are meetings with proposed additional airlines. The Airport received a $13,000,000 contract
regarding trees. The insulation grant estimate was low ($50,000) and has come in at $110,000,
so they won’t be able to do as many houses to start with. Two Commissioners will be included
in the search for a new Airport Director.
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City/School Leadership: The final details of the lease have been set. Supt. Young
talked about the impact of the meeting with Jonathan Dayton regarding demographics.
Mr. Cota: GMT has agreed to no bus fares for FY23. They need to upgrade the fare
collection method. They have stressed they can’t survive this way in perpetuity and are taking a
year to figure things out. They need to build back ridership, especially on Link buses. Ms. Baker
noted the GMT General Manager is coming to a July meeting.
19.Other Business:
Ms. Emery said she hoped they can slow down the process of removing ash trees until the
Council hears from the Natural Resources Committee and about viable alternatives. Ms. Baker
noted the city is under contract to finish the process by the end of the fiscal year. That contract
will have to be paid regardless of what decision is made.
Mr. Barritt noted that he got a call regarding speed bumps that were taken out when Harbor
View Road was repaved. Residents are concerned because speeds are up.
20.Consider entering executive session for the purposes of:
a.Discussing the appeal of the burton Corporation/Higher Ground Act 250 Permit
at the Environmental Court to which the City is a party
b.Considering applications for appointment to South Burlington Boards,
Commissions and Committees and deliberative session
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council make a specific find that premature general public
knowledge of the discussion about the Burton Corporation/Higher Ground Environmental Court
appeal to which the City is a party and Committee Appointments would clearly place the City at
a substantial disadvantage. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt then moved that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing
Burton Corporation/Higher Ground Environmental Court appeal to which the City is a party and
Committee Appointments and to invite into the session Ms. Baker and Mr. O’Neil. Ms. Emery
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The Council entered executive session at 11:26 p.m.
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Following the executive session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
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Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 20 JUNE 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 20 June 2022, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, Acting Chair; T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M.
Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; D. Kinville, City Clerk; P.
Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; B. Sirvis, T. Getz, D. Philibert, A. Mason, H. Painter, K.
Fuerst, D. Goodman, E. Holt-Gosselin, S. Dooley, L. Kupferman, M. Biama, M. Mittag, P.
Tompkins, M. Kopos, L. Ballard, S. Pape, C Freeman, M. Ostby, L. Bailey, T. Riley, L. Hatch, A.
Lalonde, D. Albrecht, C. Johnson
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
No issues were raised.
4.Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: The City is working with regional partners regarding the communications union
project. They are exploring a November ballot item.
Zoning Administrator Dalila Hall will be leaving the city to work closer to her
husband in the southern part of the state.
Sun Common will be reinstalling the roof fixtures in coming weeks.
The new summer patrol person is now on board.
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The Steering Committee will be meeting on Wednesday (22 June). 11 July will be
the City Council Policy/Strategies retreat. The next regular Council meeting is 18 July.
Ms. Emery noted that a number of parents have expressed concern with overly large classes.
5.Consent Agenda:
a.Approve and Sign Disbursements
b.Receive May Financials
c.Approve an updated Resolution on the Public Art Committee to expand its
composition
d.Award of Construction Contract for Burlington Country Club Stormwater
Project
Ms. Riehle moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
6.Approve the mailing of ballots to all “active non-challenged voters” in November:
Ms. Kinville said local items will be allowed on the state ballot, so it is important for the city to
approve this mailing.
Mr. Barritt moved to authorize the mailing of ballots to all “active, non-challenged voters” for
the 8 November 2022 election. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Riehle asked if a bonding item could be added at no cost to the city. Ms. Kinville said it can.
7.Receive warrant for unlicensed dogs and cats and discuss enforcement:
Ms. Kinville said this happens every year, and it is a City Council decision as to what to do. She
noted that in the past a letter has been sent out by the Police Department, and that got results.
Mr. Cota moved to authorize the City Clerk to contact the Police Department regarding a letter
to owners of unlicensed cats and dogs. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
8.Conduct interviews with applicants for City Boards and Committees:
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The Council interviewed the following applicants for appointment to City Boards, Committees
and Commissions:
Tom Getz……………………………………Affordable Housing Committee
Emily Holt-Gosselin……………………Affordable Housing Committee/Energy Committee
Sandy Dooley…………………………….Affordable Housing Committee
Ann Mason………………………………..Bike/Ped Committee
Doug Goodman………………………….Bike/Ped Committee
Donna Kinville…………………………….City Charter Committee
Dan Albrecht………………………………Development Review Board
Charles Johnson………………………….Development Review Board/Planning Commission
(would consider City Charter Committee or Economic Development Committee)
Dawn Philibert…………………………….Development Review Board
Michael Biama…………………………….Development Review Board/Planning Commission
(would consider Economic Development Committee or Pension Committee)
Ken Linge, Jr………………………………..Economic Development Committee and Library Board
Larry Kupferman………………………….Affordably Housing Trust Fund
Ann Lalonde…………………………………Library Board of Trustees (would consider City Charter
or Pension)
Stacey Pape………………………………….Library Board of Trustees
Holly Painter…………………………………Library Board of Trustees
Penne Tompkins……………………………Library Board of Trustees
Lauren Hatch…………………………………Library Board of Trustees
Timothy Riley…………………………………Library Board of Trustees (would consider Economic
Development or Natural Resources
Linda Bailey …………………………………..Library Board of Trustees or Natural Resources
(would consider City Charter or Parks/Rec)
Michele Kopos……………………………….Natural Resources/Planning Commission (would do
Pension as a second committee)
Monica Ostby………………………………..Planning Commission
Cyndi Freeman ……………………………..Recreation and Parks Committee
Ms. Emery explained the selection process.
9.Correction to Land Development Regulations amendment LDR-22-02; possible
warning of public hearing on same:
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Ms. Baker said the amendment involves an administrative error – a page wasn’t included in the
document approve by the Council.
Mr. Barritt moved to warn a public hearing on amendment to the Land Development
Regulations LDR-22-02 for 18 July 2022, 7 p.m. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
10.Opportunity for Councilors and the public to share information on resources on
climate change:
Ms. Emery cited the need to include young people in the conversation. Many don’t feel they
have the power/money that their elders have.
Mr. Barritt noted a news item last week about the largest amount of methane released from a
Russian mine. He also noted a company has developed a model for a heat pump that works
well in very cold weather.
Ms. Emery said that when it begins to get too hot to work outdoors, there will be a movement
of people to the north. She questioned how that can be handled.
11.Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: The Climate Task Force has finalized language and pathways and actions that will
be shared in their report. Conversation was about asking the Council to move forward more
quickly before the task force has completed its work and suggested something like Burlington’s
requirement that 85% of heating in new homes be fossil free. This would involve a Charter
change. Andrew Chalnick has been charged with putting together a presentation about why
this is important. The Task Force is also trying to engage the School Board as to their role in
climate change.
Mr. Cota: There will be a major meeting of the GMT Board tomorrow as the Executive
Director has given 60 day notice. They are considering an interim appointment for a year.
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12.Other Business:
Mr. Barritt said they people feel there should be a left turn signal to Market Street. This could
be considered when there is a discussion of all signals. Ms. Riehle said there is a similar
situation at Tilley Drive.
Ms. Riehle noted receipt of an email from a woman concerned with the use of Ruth Street as a
cut-through, especially by large trucks.
Sen. Chittenden spoke to the possibility of recognizing Juneteenth as a municipal holiday as
several other municipalities have done.
Sen. Chittenden also noted the sign on Spear/Main has been banged up. Ms. Baker said that is
a City of Burlington sign. Mr. Cota said the Rotary’s sign on Shelburne Rd. also needs some
work. He wasn’t sure who is responsible for that.
13.Consider entering executive session for the purpose of considering applications for
appointment to South Burlington Boards, Committees and Commissions and
deliberative session:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the
evaluation and appointment of applicants to South Burlington City Committees and Boards and
inviting Ms. Baker and Mr. Bolduc into the session. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Following the executive session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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Clerk
CITY COUNCIL & LEADERSHIP TEAM RETREAT 11 JULY 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting and Leadership Team Retreat on
Monday, 11 July 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Kevin L. Dorn Senior Center, 180 Market Street.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; D. Kinville, City Clerk; C.
McNeil, City Attorney; Chief S. Locke, Fire Department; Lt. G. Jager, Police Department; P.
Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; T. DiPietro, Public Works Director; G. Yandow, Plant
Manager; M. Lyons, City Assessor; H. Rees, Recreation Director; M. Machar, Finance Officer; I.
Blanchard, Project Manager; J. Murray, Librarian; B. Sirvis, S. Dooley
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building.
2.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
There were no comments or questions from the public.
4.Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: Welcomed new Fire Chief Steve Locke.
The Council will be meeting with the Planning Commission on 26 July.
1452 ballots have already been received for the August primary election. Ms.
Kinville and her staff are doing yeoman’s work in preparing for that election.
The Public Arts Committee has approved an exhibit for the play area.
The Library Board will be hosting a “birthday party” on 23 July, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. to celebrate the Library’s first year at 180 Market Street and 50th anniversary.
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Public Works is repairing a lot of potholes. Residents should phone if they see
any that have been missed.
5.Consent Agenda:
A.Consider and Sign Disbursements
B.Approve a resolution expanding the Library Board to 12 members
C.Appoint the FY23 Volunteers to Boards and Committees
D.Award the Stonehedge Drainage Improvement Project contract to
Engineer’s Construction, Inc.
E.Award the Lindenwood Drive Stormwater Project to Engineer’s
Construction, Inc.
Ms. Emery noted a lot of trees having been taken down in conjunction with the Lindenwood
Drive project. Mr. diPietro explained the nature of the project and the necessity for the tree
removal.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
6.Approve the FY23 Tax Rate:
Mr. Bolduc explained that they fell just short of the estimated 1.4 increase in the grand list
which resulted in an increase in the tax rate. The good news is that the State education tax rate
dropped 2%, so the overall tax rate increase was only .08%.
Mr. Bolduc also noted that the allocations for the Open Space Fund and “Pennies for Parks”
have now been separated out.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the FY23 tax rate as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. The motion
passed 4-0.
7.Approve a Council Resolution establishing the FY23 Water, Sewer and Stormwater
Rates:
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Mr. Bolduc explained that this is the first time the Water, Sewer and Stormwater Rates are being
established by Resolution. Ms. Baker said this is related to the fact that the City Council also
serves as the Water Commission. She added that this will be an area of upcoming focus.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Resolution establishing the FY23 Water, Sewer and
Stormwater rates as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
Ms. Sirvis expressed concern with people having to pay for water use when they are not in
residence for a month or more. She also objected to paying for the water use of people who
are not as careful about overusing water. She said as the potential for drought increases, this
might be a way to get people’s attention.
Ms. Riehle asked if all the new meters have been installed. Mr. diPietro said they have not yet
completed that process. Ms. Riehle asked if that would all for water monitoring. Mr. diPietro
said they will be talking about water use this year, and it will be a good time to have that
discussion.
8.Conduct the FY23 Policy Priorities and Strategies Council and Leadership Team
Retreat:
Ms. Baker invited team members to introduce themselves and tell what accomplishment they
have been most proud of since the last retreat. Members responded as follows:
Holly Rees (Recreation): Szymanski Pickle Ball Court and fencing happening now at the Dog Park
Colin McNeil (City Attorney): Negotiating agreement with all bargaining units.
Meaghan Emery (City Council): passing the city budget and passing the LDR amendments.
Martha Machar (Finance): passing the city budget
Tom DiPietro (Public Works): many projects moving forward.
Martha Lyons (Tax and Assessment): reappraisal and surviving the appeals; getting the grand list
squared away with more than 200 change of appraisal notices and only one going to the BCA.
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Greg Yandow (Physical Plant): the new facility.
Sen. Tom Chittenden (City Council): SoBu Night Out and negotiating the three labor agreements
Tim Barritt (City Council): being named in a lawsuit by a developer and getting re-elected.
Ilona Blanchard (Projects): appointment of Tom diPietro and the I-89 bridge project
Andrew Bolduc (Deputy City Manager): passing of the budget
Helen Riehle (City Council): so many volunteers willing to continue, passing the LDRs, Creation
of the Climate Task Force and having a city that focuses on the future.
Jessie Baker (City Manager): the many new folks brought onto the team and how welcoming
people have been.
Paul Conner (Director of Planning & Zoning): helping residents navigate the new LDRs, work
done by volunteers, and the new downtown/being able to walk across the street and get a cup
of coffee
Lt. Jager (Police): having the Police Department more “professionalized,” maintaining the high
services during COVID
Steve Locke (Fire): being part of a professional team.
Jennifer Murray (Library): having an equity group, having over 600 children participate in
programs during June.
Ms. Baker then reviewed some community graphics as follows:
Population – 20,292
Median Age of Residents – 41.7
Residents over 65 – 18.5%
Total number of homes – 9,650
Ms. Baker stressed that between those elected and those appointed, all have an obligation to
uphold policy decisions. She said she has been very impressed with how willing people are to
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use the established policies and priorities. Many of the previous priorities will continue into the
future.
Ms. Baker then outlined the “big picture” looking forward and enumerated the key elements as
the city heads into the new budget year:
a.Starting FY23 in the red
b.Expecting the Climate Action Plan in September that is very aggressive and
will probably need funding
c.Planning capacity
d.Bartlett Bay Treatment Plan upgrade
e.Final TIF vote
f.Fire/EMS strategy plan
Additional needs include data and reporting capacity and code enforcement (with the
possibility of a rental code/enforcement).
Ms. Baker noted that one cent on the city budget yields $406,000. One percent yields
$180,000. She added that South Burlington has the lowest tax rate in Chittenden County and
the third lowest equalized tax rate in the County.
Mr. Barritt asked what about the current CLA (common level of appraisal). Ms. Machar said it is
100.99 as of January 2022.
Ms. Baker said the city’s three overarching priorities entering the new fiscal year are: City
Center/TIF, the update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, and the Climate Action Plan. She
noted that people will not be asked to comment on these unless they feel there are steps they
feel are not the right ones.
Ms. Baker noted that city committees are at different stages with using the Policies and
Priorities, and committee recommendations will be provided separately.
Attendees then engaged in a generative exercise, looking at posted Comprehensive Plan values,
making comments and then brainstorming what may be missing. Following the exercise, Ms.
Baker enumerated many of the comments as follows:
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a.Work of the City Charter Committee
b.Question of the number of Planning Commission and DRB members
c.Scoring system for traffic calming requests so they can be ranked moving
forward
d.Expediting the process for energy efficient projects (Mr. Conner noted they
now use a program for permitting. It is very hard to track projects as they
come in. There is also not a good structure for the review process (back and
forth emails). He noted that in recent years, options for communities the size
of South Burlington have increased. The City of Burlington now has a system
that cost in the range of $40,000 to set up and $40,000 a year to maintain.
The system would be helpful for those seeing projects as well (i.e., “where in
the system is my project”).
e.Camping on public property. Lt. Jager said this has not been as prevalent this
year, though there has been some.
f.Re: Fire Department – a 3-5 year plan for staff and community engagement
(how the department is governed, needs, balance of mutual aid, etc.)
g.Streams that are chlorine impaired
h.“Walkable” city – use of Regional Planning funds to help with city projects
i.Partnering with the City of Burlington for a Regional Tech Center (South
Burlington does not have a Tech Center)
j.Research approaches via technology re: emissions, etc.
k.A 2-day city event in December
l.Identifying city spaces where people can meet people like themselves (e.g.,
the immigrant community). Lt. Jager noted they are partnering the provide
interpreters, etc., and this has been successful so far. Ms. Murray said the
Library has been involved in that partnership.
m.Increased programs for underserved population
n.“piggy-backing” on some things done by the schools (recreation)
o.Getting information to neighborhoods regarding noise mitigation program
p.Referring non-violent crimes to the Community Justice Center
Attendees then engaged in a “dot exercise,” to indicate their top three strategies in each policy
area. Ms. Baker will tally these and share the results at meetings with individual groups.
A member of the audience cited the challenges regarding child care and after school care
especially for new families coming into the city. He asked which committee could take that on.
Ms. Riehle said that is something the schools could also be involved in. Ms. Emery said the
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issue is that there is no capacity in the after school programs. She said the schools are asked to
do a lot and felt the city should do its share for the well-being of residents. Ms. Baker said she
would need to hear something more specific. She noted the cost of starting a day care center is
enormous. She suggested the City Council could define a more lobbying focus which could
include child care. Ms. Emery suggested this as a possible charge for the Economic
Development Committee. Mr. Barritt noted the several years ago, the State added new
requirements to in-home child care providers that ended up causing many to close their doors.
Ms. Dooley expressed hope for a Rental Registry. She noted that the city’s strategic plan
traditionally focused on population. She asked what the city’s goal is regarding population. She
also hoped to see more housing in City Center, closer to where jobs are.
Ms. Emery noted that UVM closed its child care center, creating a terrible upheaval during
COVID. St. Michaels closed theirs as well.
Ms. Dooley noted that South Burlington has a good reputation for using State funds for children
to attend programs in other communities. Ms. Baker questioned whether that is the highest
and best use of funds as opposed to fixing the reasons the child care centers closed.
Next Steps:
Ms. Baker said the Leadership Team will tally the votes and then present them to the City
Council. In FY23, all efforts will be aligned and there will be reports of progress every other
month.
Ms. Riehle thanked Ms. Baker and the whole staff for the incredible amount of thoughtful and
serious work they have done to develop the city’s priorities and a road map for the year.
9.Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
No reports were presented.
10.Other Business:
Mr. Barritt asked about progress on the solar panels. Mr. Yandow said the work will possibly be
done by Friday or a day or two more. The panels will no longer have the “side to side swing.”
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As there was no further business to come before the Council Ms. Emery moved to adjourn.
Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802-846-4107 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Date: July 11, 2022
Re: 2022-2023 Board and Committee Appointments
At the June 6 and June 20, 2022, Council Meetings, the Council interviewed candidates to sit on City
boards and committees. As discussed, please approve the following appointments for FY23.
Commit
tee
Member Term to Expire
Affordable Housing Committee
John G Simson 1Yr - 2023
Tom Getz 3Yr - 2025
Sandra (Sandy) S Dooley 3Yr - 2025
Emily Holt-Gosselin 3Yr - 2025
Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
Donna Jean Leban 3Yr - 2025
Joel Klug 3Yr - 2025
Ann Ellen Mason 1Yr - 2023
Doug Goodman 3Yr - 2025
City Charter
Donna Kinville 3Yr - 2025
Ann LaLonde 3Yr - 2025
Common Area for Dogs
Lisa Yankowski 3Yr - 2025
Robyn Birgisson 3Yr - 2025
Development Review Board
Dan Albrecht 3Yr - 2025
Dawn Philibert 4Yr - 2026
Economic Development Committee
Harris Kenndey Linge Jr 3Yr - 2025
Sriram Srinivasan 3Yr - 2025
Charles Johnston 3Yr - 2025
Mike Biama 3Yr - 2025
Energy Committee
Keith Epstein 3Yr - 2025
Ethan Goldman 3Yr - 2025
Ahmad N Abdel-Fattah 1Yr - 2023
Carolyn "Carrie" McLaughlin 3Yr - 2025
Frans (Tyler) Van Boden 2Yr - 2024
Robert (Rob) Meader 3Yr - 2025
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802-846-4107 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
Housing Trust Fund Com.
Lawrence P Kupferman 1Yr - 2023
Library Board:
Lee T Freeman 3Yr - 2025
Anne LaLonde 1Yr - 2023
Stacey Pape 3Yr - 2025
Holly Painter 3Yr - 2025
Kevin Morgenstein Fuerst 3Yr - 2025
Penelope Tompkins 2Yr - 2024
Lauren Nicole Ballard Hatch 3Yr - 2025
Natural Resource Committee
Jean-Sebastien Chaulot 3Yr - 2025
Lisa Yankowski 3Yr - 2025
Michele Korpos 3Yr - 2025
Linda M Bailey 1Yr - 2023
Pension Advisory Committee
Larry Kaufman 1Yr - 2023
Planning Commission
Monica Ostby 3Yr - 2025
Public Art Committee
Jean-Sebastien Chaulot 3Yr - 2025
John R Killacky 3Yr - 2025
Recreation & Park Committee
Oliver Pierson 3Yr - 2025
Cyndi Freeman 3Yr - 2025
Erin Buzby 3Yr - 2025
CITY COUNCIL 18 JULY 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 18 July 2022, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; J.
Moore, Green Mountain Transit; R. Mahoney, R. Fish, CCRPC; M. Kelley, R. Greco, B. Sirvis, L.
Bailey
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Mr. Bolduc provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
A member of the public commented on people using their street as a “cut-through.” Ms. Riehle
noted there has been at least one other such complaint.
4.Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Mr. Bolduc: Noted that City Manager Jessie Baker is on vacation this week.
Tax bills have gone out. The adjusted grand list growth is 1.33%.
Staff has been compiling the priorities options from the Council retreat to be
discussed at the next Council meeting.
The fiscal year has not quite been closed. The city is in very good shape with an
estimated $1,000,000 balance, mostly due to lack of staff.
Council approved. The pages show which open space types can be applied where and create 2
new open space types (private decks and indoor/outdoor spaces).
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Sun Common is still completing the installation of the solar panels. It is
anticipated they will be done by the end of the week or beginning of next week.
A new art exhibit, “In the Garden” by Jessica Manley is now mounted in City Hall.
Alyssa Colbies has joined the City Clerk’s office as of today.
The Library is short of staff at the moment and people are asked to be patient.
Over 600 people have attended recent Library events.
SoBu Night Out has been very successful, resulting in a parking problem.
Possible bussing is being considered from the high school for the fireworks events. Mr.
Chittenden noted that the tax bill didn’t have the SoBu Night Out flyer as in past years. He
suggested thinking about that for next year to promote city services.
Paving has begun on some city streets. Bids will be opened this week for the
third section of Dorset Street.
The Library will be holding a first year/50th year celebration on 25 July, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
The next I-89 Pedestrian Bridge workshop will be held on 31 August.
5.Consent Agenda:
a.Approve and Sign Disbursements
b.Approve lease renewal with the Poon Trust, LLC, for parking for City Hall and
authorize City Manager to execute
c.Receive preliminary June financials
d.Minor amendment utility rate resolution
Mr. Cota asked whether 40 is the right number for parking spaces. Mr. Bolduc said it is meeting
the city’s needs though there are probably times when all the spaces are filled. Sen. Chittenden
asked whether the city wants to commit to $3/day for 7 years. Mr. Bolduc said it the bargain
the city could strike.
Mr. Barritt asked if the utility rate amendment is for new water connections to the system. Mr.
Bolduc said the Water Dept. asked for the amendment.
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Ms. Emery asked whether the $1,200,000 surplus was expected. Mr. Bolduc said there are a
number of FY23 items that will be in the red as projects are costing 50-70% more than
anticipated. These will come to the Council.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Sen. Chittenden seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
6.Opportunity to share information on climate change:
Mr. Barritt drew attention to the heat wave in the south-central US and over Europe. In France,
nuclear reactors had to lower their generation output because the water is too warm to cool
them or water levels are low. He also noted that solar panels produce less power when it is
very hot. He added that Vermont is lucky to have adequate water and will continue to see
“climate refugees.”
Ms. Greco noted that the Climate Task Force has said that some of the actions they will propose
have no enforcement because of lack of personnel. She said that would be a disaster. She also
noted how frustrating it is to see how much water is wasted in Vermont and felt people should
be encouraged to conserve water. Ms. Riehle said that could relate to incentivizing less water
use with lower rates for less use.
Ms. Emery said we are already 1.1 degrees Celsius higher average temperatures, and this
involves changing whole systems (e.g., how we organize programs, work schedules, landscaping,
etc.).
Sen. Chittenden said he supports what Ms. Sirvis has been asking for regarding water rates:
lower the base amount and charge more for usage.
7.Public Hearing: Correction to Land Development Regulations amendment LDR-22-
02:
Ms. Emery moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Conner explained that 2 pages from Article 12 of the LDRs that were approved by the
Planning Commission were included in the Warning, but they were left out of the document the
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Mr. Cota asked whether any projects are in limbo because of this. Mr. Conner said one project
made use of site plan standards and staff had the applicant choose which open space type they
wanted.
There was no public comment.
Ms. Emery moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
8.Possible Action on correction to Land Development Regulations amendment #LDR-
22-02:
Mr. Cota moved to adopt Amendment to the Land Development Regulations LDR-22-02 as
presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9.Receive update and report from Green Mountain Transit:
Mr. Moore reviewed the history of Green Mountain Transit (GMT), formerly CCTA. He noted
that GMT has assessment authority in Chittenden County, and 8 members are now assessed.
There is a 13 member Board of Commissioners; Councilor Cota represents South Burlington on
that board. GMT has 180 full time employees. In answer to a question, Mr. Moore noted there
are 7 transit properties in Vermont.
Sen. Chittenden asked whether any communities are served that are not assessed. Mr. Moore
said there is a service agreement with Colchester, which is not a member.
Mr. Moore then outlined GMT’s various services including: fixed routes, commuter services to
outlying areas, special services (SSTA) for those with no local service, service to the disabled,
non-emergency medical services, 3 weekly grocery services, mostly for senior complexes,
seasonal tourism, and the new “micro-transit” service.
Mr. Moore showed a graph of ridership data and noted the dip due to COVID. GMT is still
struggling to get back to pre-COVID numbers.
There are 3 fixed routes in South Burlington: the Williston Road service (which is the highest
route in the system) 7 days a week; the Airport route, which combines some previous routes
and also runs 7 days a week, and the Shelburne Road route which is the third highest in the
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system. There are also multiple commuter routes that serve South Burlington. Sen. Chittenden
asked if there is any way to have a service from UMall to Shelburne Road area without having to
go downtown. Mr. Moore said they will be looking at that again.
Mr. Moore then showed a pie chart of FY23 revenue sources. He noted that GMT cannot use
federal funds unless they have a 50% match, so those funds have been “banked.” They did
receive $1,100,000 in state funding which is allowing them to operate on a zero fare basis
through 2023. They are hoping to get funding to extend that through 2024.
The FY23 budget has avoided most reductions that had been considered. Fuel prices are the
biggest concern now. They have had to raise wages and benefits due to a very competitive
market. They are anticipating a $700,000 deficit in FY24.
Ms. Riehle asked about electric buses. Mr. Moore said they have 2 now and a requisition in for
7 more. He stressed that the cost is going up, so it won’t happen overnight.
FY24 budget considerations include: anticipated local funding shortfalls, looking at ways to
minimize volatility of the ADA system, looking to better match the assessment amount with
service to the community. Mr. Moore stressed that they need more federal funding. They will
also spend the legislative session pushing for a study for a statewide revenue source.
Future initiatives include: electric buses, a transit financing study to create a more sustainable
revenue source, and “micro-transit.”
Ms. Emery asked why there was a change to destination charging for ADA. Mr. Moore said it
eliminated volatility and does not penalize communities that build senior facilities. He added
that in South Burlington there are 10,000 such rides with one person as a user, and this could
really add up.
Sen. Chittenden said he supports adding a cost to car registration as a means of supporting
GMT. He also hoped GMT is at the table with UMall to foster public transit use in this area. Mr.
Moore said they have not had specific conversations yet.
Mr. Cota cited the problem of bringing back fares since the fare boxes haven’t been used in a
long time and there is new technology. Mr. Moore said there are several fare collection systems
being looked at.
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Ms. Riehle asked about connecting with major employers so employees can ride free or at a
reduced rate. Mr. Moore said there is an employee pass program. They have also signed an
agreement with CATMA for a per student fee. They are looking to expand to other private
businesses as well. Sen. Chittenden noted that one thing UVM does to foster transit use is to
charge for parking.
10.Consider sending a letter of concern regarding the temporary basing of F35s from
Florida’s Elgin Air Force Base:
Ms. Emery noted that the city had no warning about this. There is also a question of “Air Force
training” at an operational base.
Mr. Cota said he was not interested in signing such a letter as he felt it sends the wrong
message. Sen. Chittenden said he is not one to question Air Force training plans and felt the
city has no ability to interfere with them.
Ms. Emery said she felt it was a valid question to ask when residents ask about it. She added
that the military responds to civilian leaders, and she felt the city had a right to ask why they
were not notified.
Mr. Barritt said he agreed with Sen. Chittenden and added that these jets have the legal right to
land at any air guard base.
Ms. Emery said that if the Air Force can put out press releases, they should also notify the city.
Mr. Barritt noted that there are press releases all the time about night flights.
Ms. Greco said it is a patriotic duty to question the military.
Sen. Chittenden suggesting inviting them to come and speak with the Council. Ms. Riehle said
they will be invited.
11.Receive a presentation on a possible Chittenden County Communications District
to improve broadband access:
Mr. Bolduc said this could be a possible November ballot item. It is an opportunity for
communities to use funding to close communication gaps. The monies are only available for
fiber access. South Burlington is a bit behind in fiber access, and closing some of the gaps
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would actually provide fiber access to a huge number of people. There is a recommendation
from CCRPC to partner with other communities. This effort involves ARPA money, and there is a
time limit in which it can be spent.
Ms. Mahoney of CCRPC said they have been trying to expand fiber without forming another
“district,” but it makes the most sense to move forward with a communications district. A key
benefit will be the potential for public oversight so all can be served.
Mr. Fish then provided information on communication union districts. He said these entities
can insulate communities from financial risk. The district has no taxing power and can only
accept loans, grants, etc. At least 2 communities are needed to start a district.
Mr. Fish reviewed the two types of models:
Fidium-Fiber is a public-private partnership with the CUD serving as negotiator. This insures that
outlying areas get funding as there is a requirement that everyone in the member communities
be served. At the moment, Burlington Telecom is the only one providing some fiber service in
South Burlington.
Sen. Chittenden said he would support this as there is public control and no taxing authority.
He asked if there is an ability to withdraw if things change in the future. Mr. Fish said there is no
penalty for withdrawal other than losing the community’s voice. Mr. Barritt also voiced his
support.
There is also a model for public ownership. The CUDs build and own the infrastructure and can
access the revenue bond market to complete the buildout of the district.
Ms. Emery said that Charlotte did this on their own and asked how. Mr. Fish said they are
working with Waitsfield on a public/private system.
Ms. Emery asked who they would be competing with. Mr. Fish said there are other companies
that want to build networks to sell to providers. The Union is the best way to come together to
get all the questions answered.
Sen. Chittenden said he would want the City Attorney to look at this before making a decision.
He asked what other communities are interested in joining such a union. Ms. Mahoney said
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Essex and Williston are interested. CCRPC will also be talking to Jericho. Mr. Fish said Shelburne
and Westford are very interested. Colchester is “wait and see.”
Ms. Riehle said the Council would want a legal review and also to see the language for the
ballot.
Mr. Bolduc said they can continue the discussion on 15 August.
12.Review and possibly approve Declaration of Inclusion:
Mr. Bolduc noted this had been brought to the Equity Committee which added some thoughts.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Declaration of Inclusion as presented. Mr. Cota seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
13.Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: The Airport Commission will meet on Wednesday.
Mr. Cota: GMT meets tomorrow.
14.Other Business:
No other business was brought forth.
As there was no further business to come before the Council Ms. Emery moved to adjourn.
Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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Clerk
State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and
Department of Housing and Community Development Community Development
National Life Building – North [phone] 802-828-3211
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620-0501
June 24, 2022
Jessie Baker, City Manager City of South Burlington 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403
RE: 07110-IG-2021-SBurlingtonC-22; Summit at O'Brien Farms VCDP Implementation Grant Award
Dear Ms. Baker:
I am pleased to inform you that on June 16, 2022, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (Agency) made an award of up to $1,000,000, as recommended by the Community Development Board, to fund the proposal in
the application.
It is important to note that this grant is being awarded out of the federal HUD FY2022 funding allocation. This
means that the funds will not be available to your project until September 2022, at the earliest. You may start your project through the use of bridge financing, and VCDP funds would then take out the bridge loan once funds become available. If you choose to bridge finance, please be sure the environmental review is complete, and release attained prior to starting any work on your project.
This grant award is subject to the enclosed Award Conditions; be sure to read them carefully. Award Condition #2 must be fully met by February 1, 2023, as stated in Award Condition #1, before a grant agreement will be offered. Please keep in mind that the submission of materials in response to the Award Conditions may not completely satisfy the award conditions, as staff may have further questions upon their review. The City of South Burlington will be requested to provide a written explanation to the Community Development Board, at its April 6, 2023 board meeting, if it is unable to meet this timeframe. The Board will consider rescinding the award in that event.
VCDP awardees shall be required to use the Agency’s online grants management system to manage their grant(s). This includes processes such as Environmental Review (ER), submitting award condition documentation, requisitioning, and progress reporting. Please contact your Community Development Specialist if you have any questions about using the online system.
This award is further conditioned by federal and state laws and provisions which will ensure adequate financial and program performance in accordance with the application. These provisions will be set out in the grant agreement, along with such other specifics as may be appropriate.
We understand that Ascend Housing Allies and the City are to administer this grant. Please notify the Agency if this is inaccurate. Please review the chapter “Letter of Award and Award Conditions” in the Grants Management Guide (GMG), which provides information on what you need to do to get a grant agreement offer.
State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and
Department of Housing and Community Development Community Development
National Life Building – North [phone] 802-828-3211
One National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620-0501
Jessie Baker, City Manager
June 24, 2022 Page 2
The Environmental Release for this project is already effective and states that the ER requirement has been met as long as your project activities do not change; however, there may be ER conditions that still need to be met and are detailed in the ER Release Letter. Please follow the guidance identified in the ER Release Letter and upload documentation in the online system for this ER to satisfy any remaining conditions. If you have questions on the ER process, please contact Grace Vinson at 802-622-423 or Grace.Vinson@vermont.gov.
Again, congratulations on your award, and remember, Program staff are here to assist you with any questions. The community effort devoted to the project is to be commended, and I wish you complete success in carrying out this
important project.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Enclosures cc: Tom Getz, Ascend Housing Allies Ann K. Kroll, Director, Grants Management Josh Hanford, DHCD Commissioner Patrick Scheld, Community Development Specialist
Vermont Community Development Program City of South Burlington Implementation Grant Summit at O'Brien Farms
VCDP AWARD CONDITIONS June 24, 2022
1.The Agency will automatically terminate this Award if the Applicant has not met the Award
Conditions below by February 1, 2023 and has not submitted a written request to the VCDPCommunity Development Board to seek an Award Renewal recommendation to the Secretary.An interim Progress Report will be sent out through the online GEARS system that will be dueno later than January 30, 2023 to obtain a status update of pending Award Conditions and
assist in the determination of an Award Renewal if Award Conditions have not been fully met.
2. Prior to the Offer of a Grant Agreement the following documentation must be submitted:
a)Evidence of capacity to manage the project including the Program Management and the
General Administration responsibilities.
b)Evidence of commitment of all Other Resources.
c) Documentation that all necessary Permits have been secured.
d)Completion of the Project Performance Measures online forms.
e)Modifications to the application budget, if necessary, by adding any new sources and/or
revising amounts in the BUDGET Form node so the budget total equals the cost estimates.In addition, please upload to the AWARD CONDITIONS DOCUMENTS form node adocument that identifies all budget changes with explanations for each. If any activity hasincreased or decreased by more than 5%, please explain.
f)Grantee/Subgrantee shall demonstrate compliance with Davis-Bacon reportingrequirements, if applicable. Prior to bidding any contracts, Subgrantee shall contact VCDPgrants management staff to review biding and contract requirements.
g) Grantee/Subgrantee shall demonstrate compliance with Section 3, 24 CFR 75 Subpart C,
reporting requirements, if applicable.
h) Copy of the applicant’s Municipal Policies and Codes (MP-1) must be uploaded to theGEARS online system. Please note the VCDP updated MP-1 form in February 2021 to be
more in compliance with HUD requirements. This new form can be found on the Agency’s
website https://accd.vermont.gov/community-development/funding-incentives/vcdp/formsand will need to be adopted.
i)Require the Grantee to have the Subgrantee complete a Subgrantee Financial Monitoring
Worksheet that complies with Subrecipient Monitoring per the Uniform Guidance.
3.Grantee will be required to perform all necessary tasks to ensure adequate SubrecipientOversight Monitoring per the Uniform Guidance using the Financial Monitoring Worksheet assubmitted as an Award Condition. Only a Municipal staff person can complete and beresponsible for the Subgrantee monitoring.
4. If the project’s non-general administration budget comes in under budget, a proportion of theunused portion of the total budget (CDBG dollars and Other Resources dollars), shall bereturned to the Agency. This proportion will be based on VCDP’s share of the total financingpackage.
5. If the project’s general administration budget comes in under budget, the unused portion shallbe returned to the Agency. The expenditure of CDBG funds for General Administrationrelative to the expenditure of Other Resources for General Administration must be maintainedat the ratio as derived from the budget in the Grant Agreement. The unused CDBG funds
budgeted for General Administration cannot be used for other activities in the Grant
Agreement.
6. In the event CDBG funds are needed prior to their availability due to VCDP requirements orconditions, the Grantee and/or one of the project parties must seek bridge financing to meet any
expenses that cannot be delayed. The expenditure of bridge financing must be in compliance
with VCDP requirements, most notably the environmental review process.
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MUNICIPAL POLICIES AND CODES (FORM MP-1)
Consistent with the provisions of the Vermont Community Development Program, and federal law,
has the (check one) [ ] Town [ X] City [ ] Village
of adopted the following policies and codes:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (required by 24 CFR 570.904 and modeled on the State of
Vermont’s State Government EEO Plan for FY 2017):
A. It is the policy and practice of this municipality to assure that no person will be discriminated against,
or be denied the benefit of any activity, program, or employment process, in any area of employment,
including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, lay off,
termination, rehiring, rates of pay, benefits, development opportunities, and/or other compensation. This
municipality is strongly committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment actions
for qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, sexual identification, or disabling condition. It is the policy of this municipality to provide a
workplace that is free of harassment for being a member of a protected class, and this municipality
prohibits retaliatory action for any protected activity. With this in mind, the following policy is set in place.
1. This municipality shall consider all qualified applicants for available positions without regard to
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or
disability, provided the individual is qualified to perform the work available. Attempts will be
made to contact known sources of minority and women potential applicants to maximize the
participation of such applicants.
2. All recruitment advertisements will include the municipality’s commitment to Equal
Employment Opportunity, and job specifications/descriptions should be reviewed periodically
and properly identify job-related requirements.
3. EEO posters shall be placed and maintained in conspicuous locations.
4. Advancement to positions of greater responsibility is based on an individual's demonstrated
performance.
5. Compensation, benefits, job assignments, layoffs, employee development opportunities, and
discipline shall be administered consistent with federal and state laws, and without bias to race,
color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or
disability.
6. Executive, management and supervisory level employees have the responsibility to further
the implementation of this policy and ensure conformance by subordinates.
7. Any municipal employee who engages in discrimination of a member of a protected class or
unlawful harassment may be subject to appropriate discipline.
8. Any supervisory or managerial employee who knows of unlawful discrimination or harassment
in the workplace, and fails to take immediate and appropriate corrective action, may be
subject to disciplinary action.
B. The municipality is committed to its Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, and as part of the
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan will:
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1. Recruit, hire, upgrade, train, and promote in all job classifications without regard to race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or disability;
2. Base employment decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and with the
intent to further the municipality’s commitment to workplace diversity;
3. Ensure that all other personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, municipal-sponsored
training, educational tuition assistance, social and recreational programs shall be administered
without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation,
sexual identity, or disability;
4. Provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and/or employees with disabilities, which
will enable them to successfully perform the essential job functions;
5. Ensure that employees and applicants are not subjected to intimidation and/or harassment,
threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have filed a complaint, assisted or participated
in an investigation or any other activity, or opposed any act or practice made unlawful;
6. Investigate claims of discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace; and
7. Promote inclusion and diversity in all levels of the workforce.
Fair Housing Policy (required by 24 CFR 570.904 and modeled on 24 CFR Part 6):
The policy set forth herein applies to all housing programs, both present and future, funded through
the Vermont Community Development Program.
A. This municipality will not, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements, take
any of the following actions on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex:
1. Deny any individual any facilities, services, financial aid, or other benefits provided under any
VCDP-funded program or activity;
2. Provide any facilities, services, financial aid, or other benefits that are different, or are
provided in a different form, from that provided to others under any VCDP-funded program or
activity;
3. Subject an individual to segregated or separate treatment in any facility, or in any matter of
process related to the receipt of any service or benefit under any VCDP-funded program or
activity;
4. Restrict an individual's access to, or enjoyment of, any advantage or privilege enjoyed by
others in connection with facilities, services, financial aid or other benefits under any VCDP-
funded program or activity;
5. Treat an individual differently from others in determining whether the individual satisfies any
admission, enrollment, eligibility, membership, or other requirements or conditions that the
individual must meet in order to be provided any facilities, services, or other benefit provided
under any VCDP-funded program or activity;
6. Deny an individual an opportunity to participate in any VCDP-funded program or activity as an
employee;
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7. Aid or otherwise perpetuate discrimination against an individual by providing VCDP-funded
financial assistance to an agency, organization, or person that discriminates in providing any
housing, aid, benefit, or service;
8. Otherwise limit an individual in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or
opportunity enjoyed by other individuals receiving the housing, aid, benefit, or service;
9. Use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of subjecting persons to
discrimination or have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of
the objectives of the program or activity with respect to persons of a particular race, color,
national origin, religion, or sex; or
10. Deny a person the opportunity to participate as a member of planning or advisory boards.
B. In determining the site or location of housing, accommodations, or facilities, this municipality will
not make selections that have the effect of excluding persons from, denying them the benefits of, or
subjecting them to discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. This
municipality will not make selections that have the purpose or effect of defeating or substantially
impairing the accomplishment of the objectives of this policy.
C. This municipality will not, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements, solely
on the basis of handicap:
1. Deny a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to participate in, or benefit from,
any VCDP-funded housing, aid, benefit, or service;
2. Afford a qualified individual with handicaps an opportunity to participate in, or benefit from,
any VCDP-funded housing, aid, benefit, or service that is not equal to that afforded to others;
3. Provide a qualified individual with handicaps with any VCDP-funded housing, aid, benefit, or
service that is not as effective in affording the individual an equal opportunity to obtain the
same result, to gain the same benefit, or to reach the same level of achievement as that
provided to others;
4. Provide different or separate VCDP-funded housing, aid, benefits, or services to individuals
with handicaps or to any class of individuals with handicaps from that provided to others
unless such action is necessary to provide qualified individuals with handicaps with housing,
aid, benefits, or services that are as effective as those provided to others;
5. Aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with handicaps by providing
significant assistance to an agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the basis of
handicap in providing any housing, aid, benefit, or service to beneficiaries in the recipient's
federally assisted program or activity;
6. Deny a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to participate as a member of
planning or advisory boards;
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7. Deny a dwelling to an otherwise qualified buyer or renter because of a handicap of that buyer
or renter or a person residing in or intending and eligible to reside in that dwelling after it is
sold, rented or made available; or
8. Otherwise limit a qualified individual with handicaps in the enjoyment of any right, privilege,
advantage, or opportunity enjoyed by other qualified individuals receiving the housing, aid,
benefit, or service.
D. This municipality will not, directly or through contracting, licensing, or other arrangements, use
age distinctions or take any other actions that have the effect, on the basis of age, of:
1. Excluding individuals from, denying them the benefits of, or subjecting them to discrimination
under, a VCDP-funded program or activity; or
2. Denying or limiting individuals in their opportunity to participate in any VCDP-funded program
or activity.
Use of Excessive Force Policy (42 USC sec. 5304(l):
This municipality (1) prohibits the use of excessive force by its law enforcement agencies against any
individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations; and (2) prohibits its law enforcement
agencies from physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of a
nonviolent civil rights demonstration.
Policy on the Use of VCDP Funds for Federal Lobbying (Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C.
1352 and 43 CFR part 18, New Restrictions on Lobbying. Submission of an application also
represents the applicant's certification of the statements in 43 CFR part 18, appendix A,
Certification Regarding Lobbying):
This municipality will not allow the use of VCDP funds to pay any person for the influencing or
attempting to influence an officer of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal
contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any
federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.
Code of Ethics for Administration of Vermont Community Development Program (24 CFR
570.489(h)):
The following code of ethical conduct for public officials, employees and/or affected contractors
covers all aspects of the VCDP, whether or not specifically cited.
1. Goods and services shall be procured in a manner which maximizes free and open
competition.
2. Officers and employees shall not participate in any decision concerning matters in which they
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have a financial interest.
3. Conflicts, and the appearance of conflicts, of interest shall be avoided in order to assure public
confidence in the operations of governments.
4. Every effort will be made to actively recruit woman-owned or minority-owned businesses and
to provide opportunities for local residents and businesses, consistent with Section 3 of the
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.
5. All procurement actions shall be conducted in public and all records related thereto will be
open to public review.
The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) requires Grantees to certify and assure
the Department that they will establish a formal written policy that informs employees that the
manufacture, distribution, possession and use of illegal drugs in the workplace are prohibited, and an
ongoing drug-free awareness program.
If this municipality does not already have a drug-free workplace policy that is at least as robust as the
following, it hereby establishes that:
As an employer, the {Municipality} is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient working conditions for
its employees by providing a drug-free workplace. Therefore, municipal employees shall not engage
in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of controlled substances (drugs) on the
job or on any municipal work site.
1. The illegal use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances in or on
property belonging to the municipality will not be tolerated and is considered to be grounds
for review and termination of employment at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor.
2. Any employee of the municipality who has a controlled substance dependency, or any other
controlled substance-related problem, shall immediately seek professional assistance or
counseling.
3. Any employee of the municipality who is convicted of violating any criminal drug statute must
inform his or her supervisor within 5 days after the conviction. The criminal conviction of any
employee of this municipality for the use, possession, sale or distribution of a controlled
substance may be considered grounds for review and termination of employment at the
discretion of the employee’s supervisor.
4. If an employee who is convicted of violating any criminal drug statute works in a federally
funded program, the municipality shall notify the agency that provides the federal funding
within ten (10) days of the municipality’s receiving the notice of the conviction. In the case of
the Vermont Community Development Program, notify the Department of Housing and
Community Development.
5. Any employee on municipal premises who appears to be under the influence of, or who
possesses illegal or non-medically authorized drugs, or who has used such drugs on municipal
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premises, may be temporarily relieved from duty pending further investigation.
6. If the use of legal drugs endangers safety, management may (but is not required to) reassign
work on a temporary or permanent basis.
7. All current and future employees shall be informed of this policy and shall acknowledge in
writing their understanding and acceptance of this policy.
Subrecipient Oversight Monitoring Policy (required by Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200):
The policy set forth herein must be adopted by all municipalities using VCDP funds. Adoption of this
policy certifies the Grantee shall be responsible for oversight monitoring of grant funds that are
dispersed to a sub-recipient, to ensure the funds are properly managed.
To ensure such funds are managed according to the agreements and requirements of the granting
agency, the Municipality will designate a municipal individual responsible for subrecipient
monitoring. At a minimum, this will include:
1. Closely monitoring and reviewing the requisition of funds to the funding agency on a regular
basis;
2. Reviewing the Subrecipient’s financial management systems, internal control procedures,
separation of duties, ensuring that different individuals review the invoices for payment and
accuracy, from someone who writes the check, to someone who authorizes or signs the check,
to someone who reconciles the Bank statements;
3. Reviewing the Subrecipient’s procurement policies to ensure that they meet the requirements
of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Federal Guidance;
4. Reviewing Labor Standards, if applicable, and the appropriate wage rates; securing payrolls
and reviewing them for accuracy, and in the event there are any errors securing proof of
restitution;
5. Ensuring that contractors are being paid appropriately, and lien waivers and other releases
are secured from the contractors;
6. Closely monitoring the progress of the funded project through the review of required progress
reports; and
7. Obtaining and reviewing the independent audit if required for the sub-recipient (expenditure
of $750,000 or greater in one fiscal year); or the municipality may determine that its own
single audit may be expanded to include the scope of federal funds expended at the
subrecipient level; or the subrecipient may be eligible to have a program specific audit.
8. Authorized representatives of the Secretary of the Agency, the Secretary of HUD, the
Inspector General of the United States, or the U.S. General Accounting Office shall have access
to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, papers, things, or property belong to, or in use
Vermont Community Development Program
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by, any Subgrantee or Subrecipients pertaining to the receipts of VCDP funds as may be
necessary to make audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts.
Whistleblower Protections:
A. The Municipality shall not discriminate or retaliate against a municipal employee or agent for
engaging in the following:
1. Providing to a public body a good faith report or good faith testimony that alleges an entity of
municipal or state government, a municipal employee or official, or a person providing
services to the municipality under contract has engaged in a violation of law or in waste,
fraud, or abuse of authority, or an act threatening health or safety.
2. Assisting or participating in a proceeding to enforce the provisions of this policy.
B. Neither the Municipality nor any municipal officer or employee shall attempt to restrict or
interfere with, in any manner, a municipal employee's ability to engage in any of the protected
activity described in subsection (a) of this policy. Employees are not required to report misconduct to
the municipality or its agents prior to reporting to any governmental entity and/or the public.
C. Neither the Municipality nor any municipal offer or employee shall require employees or agents to
forego monetary awards as a result of such reports.
Texting While Driving Policy (Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text
Messaging While Driving) requires Grantees to certify and assure the Department that they will
establish a formal written policy that informs employees that text messaging while operating a
municipal vehicle is prohibited, and to conduct initiatives that encourage voluntary compliance with
the municipal policy while off duty. If this municipality does not already have a such a policy that is at
least as robust as the following, it hereby establishes that:
This municipality (1) prohibits the practice of texting while driving by its employees in municipal
vehicles; and (2) requires its employees to adhere to Vermont statute, 23 V.S.A. § 1095b. “Handheld
use of portable electronic device prohibited.”
Adoption
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Vermont Community Development Program
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LEGISLATIVE BODY
(Typed Name) (Signature)
Helen Riehle, Chair
Meaghan Emery, Vice Chair
Tim Barritt, Clerk
Thomas Chittenden
Mat Cota
Forms, Policies and Resolutions
Chapter 3-15
GRANT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION -SINGLE GRANTEE Form PM-1
WHEREAS, the (check one) [ ] Town [ ] City [ ] Village of
has applied for funding under the Vermont Community Development Program, as provided for in 10
VSA Ch. 29, and has received an award of funds under said provisions; and
WHEREAS, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development has tendered a Grant Agreement
# to this municipality for said funding:
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1) that the legislative body of this municipality accepts and agrees to the terms and conditions of said
Grant Agreement;
2) that (Name) Title
is hereby designated as the person with overall Administrative responsibility for the VCDP activities
related to this Grant Agreement; and
3) that (Name)________________________________Title_________________________________
who is either the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as defined by 10 VSA §683(8), or is the Town
Manager, the City Manager, or the Town Administrator, hereby designated as the Authorizing
Official (AO) to execute the Grant Agreement and other such Documents as may be necessary to
secure these funds.
Passed this day of , .
LEGISLATIVE BODY
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South Burlington
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Paul Conner Planning & Zoning Director
Jessie Baker City Manager
1st August
Helen Riehle, Chair
Meaghan Emery, Vice Chair
Tim Barritt, Clerk
Thomas Chittenden
Matt Cota
2022
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575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.658.7961 fax 802.658.7976 www.sburl.com
Physical Address: 104 Landfill Road South Burlington
MEMO
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Adam Cate, Deputy Director of Operations
CC: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Date: July 28, 2022
Re: Award of FY23 Dorset Street Phase III Paving Contract to Pike Industries Inc.
The City’s FY23 paving plans include paving of Dorset Street in both the north and south bound lanes
between Market Street and Aspen Drive. The existing asphalt road will be milled down 1.5” and a new
1.5” layer of asphalt will be installed. All appropriate crosswalks and traffic line striping will be replaced.
Traffic control will be present. Work will be completed before the end of October. This constitutes phase
three of four of the City’s efforts to repave Dorset Street from Williston Road to Kennedy Drive.
The City opened bids for the above referenced work on July 20th. We received two bidders. A summary
of the results is below:
1.Pike Industries Inc $841,394
2.J Hutchins Inc $896,540
Engineer’s Estimate $675,385
The City budgeted $720,000 for street paving in FY23 with the intent of spending the majority of
these funds on Dorset Street. Additionally, the City has been awarded an annual State of
Vermont Class II Roads Paving Grant for up to $200,000 for paving of Dorset Street. With this
additional funding, the proposed paving of Dorset Street can fit within our approved budget and
will potentially leave us with some additional funds for paving in the spring of 2023.
In accordance with the engineer’s recommendation (attached to this memo) staff recommends that City
Council approve a motion to award the FY23 Dorset Street Phase III Paving Contract to Pike Industries
Inc and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign all paperwork and manage the contract going
forward.
July 21, 2022
Mr. Tom Dipietro
Director of Public Works
City of South Burlington
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: Bid Results
Dorset Street Pavement Rehabilitation – Phase III
(Garden Street to Aspen Drive)
South Burlington, VT
Hoyle, Tanner Project No. 107879.01
Dear Tom:
We have reviewed the bids received for the above-referenced project. A tabulation of these bids and our
bid analysis is enclosed for your review. The purpose of this letter is to summarize the bid results and to
make a recommendation of award.
The bids were opened at 11:00 pm on July 20, 2022. Two (2) bid proposals were received, and the
following is a summary of the results:
Engineers Estimate
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates Inc. Total Bid: $675,385.00
Pike Industries, Inc. - VT Total Bid: $841,394.40
J Hutchins, Inc. VT Total Bid: $896,540.00
All bids received were responsive and contained the required bid bonds in the amount of 5% of the bid
price. Pike Industries, Inc. – VT is the low bidder with a total bid of $841,394.40.
After reviewing and analyzing the bids received and local experience and capabilities, we recommend
award of the project to Pike Industries, Inc. – VT.
Should you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned at (603) 669-5555 or shaas@hoyletanner.com.
Very truly yours,
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
Stephen B. Haas, PE, PTOE
Vice President – Highway Team Leader
Significant Items Major Items Bid Price Review
> $15,000 between Bid/Eng >3% of Total Project Cost Major/Significant Items
for Contract less than $2M
Item Code Item Description UofM Quantity Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
203.28 EXCAVATION OF SURFACES AND PAVEMENTS CY 70 $65.00 $4,550.00 $125.00 $8,750.00 $125.00 $8,750.00 $4,200.00 1.04%
210.1 COARSE-MILLING, BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 14000 $4.00 $56,000.00 $4.75 $66,500.00 $3.35 $46,900.00 $10,500.00 7.90%Bid price 20% higher than Engineer, but all bids within 20 - 30% of each other and reasonable
404.65 EMULSIFIED ASPHALT CWT 105 $30.00 $3,150.00 $100.00 $10,500.00 $80.00 $8,400.00 $7,350.00 1.25%
406.35 SUPERPAVE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT TON 1600 $125.00 $200,000.00 $125.00 $200,000.00 $154.00 $246,400.00 $0.00 23.77%Bid price is the same as Engineer, no concern
406.38 HAND-PLACED BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT, DRIVES SY 410 $35.00 $14,350.00 $40.00 $16,400.00 $88.00 $36,080.00 $2,050.00 1.95%
604.412 REHAB. DROP INLETS, CATCH BASINS, OR MANHOLES, CLASS I EACH 31 $1,300.00 $40,300.00 $1,500.00 $46,500.00 $1,850.00 $57,350.00 $6,200.00 5.53%Bid price within 15% of Engineer, reasonable
604.42 CHANGING ELEVATION OF SEWER MANHOLES EACH 4 $800.00 $3,200.00 $1,100.00 $4,400.00 $950.00 $3,800.00 $1,200.00 0.52%
604.47 CAST IRON GRATE WITH FRAME, TYPE D EACH 6 $1,000.00 $6,000.00 $500.00 $3,000.00 $1,350.00 $8,100.00 ($3,000.00)0.36%
616.21 VERTICAL GRANITE CURB LF 135 $50.00 $6,750.00 $75.00 $10,125.00 $170.00 $22,950.00 $3,375.00 1.20%
616.41 REMOVAL OF EXISTING CURB LF 730 $25.00 $18,250.00 $50.00 $36,500.00 $38.00 $27,740.00 $18,250.00 4.34%
Bid price 70% higher than Engineer, altough bid price is high there is limited concern for quantity
overun
618.1 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 5 INCH SY 205 $100.00 $20,500.00 $100.00 $20,500.00 $120.00 $24,600.00 $0.00 2.44%
618.3 DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE SF 350 $40.00 $14,000.00 $65.00 $22,750.00 $36.00 $12,600.00 $8,750.00 2.70%
629.2 ADJUST ELEVATION OF VALVE BOX EACH 33 $170.00 $5,610.00 $300.00 $9,900.00 $300.00 $9,900.00 $4,290.00 1.18%
630.1 UNIFORMED TRAFFIC OFFICERS HR 800 $65.00 $52,000.00 $60.00 $48,000.00 $84.00 $67,200.00 ($4,000.00)5.70%Bid price below Engineer, but reasonable
630.15 FLAGGERS HR 400 $40.00 $16,000.00 $55.00 $22,000.00 $45.00 $18,000.00 $6,000.00 2.61%
631.17 TESTING EQUIPMENT, BITUMINOUS LS 1 $700.00 $700.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 ($200.00)0.06%
635.11 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION LS 1 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $131,376.00 $131,376.00 $103,300.00 $103,300.00 $56,376.00 15.61%
Bid Price is 55% higher than Engineer and more than double previous Dorset St mobilization bids; in
follow up with bidder for justification they noted that workload, staffing, fuel, and market undertainty
drove this price up, no concern for quantity overun since it is lump sum
641.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 $55,000.00 $55,000.00 $69,891.00 $69,891.00 $105,000.00 $105,000.00 $14,891.00 8.31%Bid Price is 25% higher than Engineer, reasonable for night work & traffic shifts
641.17 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN RENTAL DAY 150 $30.00 $4,500.00 $30.00 $4,500.00 $45.00 $6,750.00 $0.00 0.53%
641.18 PORTABLE ARROW BOARD RENTAL DAY 120 $30.00 $3,600.00 $15.00 $1,800.00 $18.00 $2,160.00 ($1,800.00)0.21%
646.404 DURABLE 4 INCH WHITE LINE, POLYUREA LF 3550 $2.00 $7,100.00 $4.00 $14,200.00 $3.00 $10,650.00 $7,100.00 1.69%
646.406 DURABLE 4 INCH WHITE LINE, RECESSED POLYUREA LF 1650 $4.00 $6,600.00 $6.00 $9,900.00 $4.00 $6,600.00 $3,300.00 1.18%
646.414 DURABLE 4 INCH YELLOW LINE, POLYUREA LF 3530 $2.00 $7,060.00 $4.00 $14,120.00 $3.00 $10,590.00 $7,060.00 1.68%
646.486 DURABLE 24 INCH STOP BAR, RECESSED POLYUREA LF 140 $35.00 $4,900.00 $50.00 $7,000.00 $25.00 $3,500.00 $2,100.00 0.83%
646.4911 DURABLE LETTER OR SYMBOL, TYPE A TAPE EACH 53 $425.00 $22,525.00 $500.00 $26,500.00 $300.00 $15,900.00 $3,975.00 3.15%Bid price < 20% higher than Engineer, but limited concern due to EACH quantity
646.5011 DURABLE CROSSWALK MARKING, TYPE A TAPE LF 420 $65.00 $27,300.00 $80.00 $33,600.00 $75.00 $31,500.00 $6,300.00 3.99%Bid price 20% higher than Engineer, but consistent with other bid
646.76 LINE STRIPING TARGETS EACH 880 $0.50 $440.00 $2.48 $2,182.40 $1.50 $1,320.00 $1,742.40 0.26%
Base Bid Total:$675,385.00 $841,394.40 $896,540.00
Bid Analysis
Engineer Estimate Pike Industries, Inc.-VT J Hutchins, Inc. VT
Dorset Street Pavement Rehabilitation (Garden Street to Aspen Drive), South Burlington, VT
07/20/2022 11:00 AM EDT
South Burlington, VT
Climate Action
South Burlington Climate Action Task Force (CATF)
presentation to
South Burlington City Council
Recommendation to Adopt Ordinance Regulating Fuels for Heating and Hot Water in New Construction
Climate Change in Vermont*
•As climate change worsens,
70 bird species of Vermont,
including the common loon
and hermit thrush, are
expected to disappear from
the landscape within the
next 25 years.
•Combined with warm
temperatures, large runoff
from heavier precipitation leads to more cyanobacteria blooms.
•Climate change is expected to exacerbate the threats that invasive plants, insects, and diseases
already pose to the health of Vermont’s forests.
•Climate change will have a negative impacts on fruit-bearing species like apple trees that require
a sufficient over-wintering period for success in the next growing season. The maple syrup industry is
also at risk due to variations in winter temperatures.
•VT highest per capita rate of Lyme disease in US in 2017, compared to almost none in 1990s
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*Vermont Climate Assessment, 2021 (https://site.uvm.edu/vtclimateassessment/)
The release of the latest IPPC report “Climate Change
2022:Impacts,Adaptation and Vulnerability”*-
approved February 27 2022 by 195 member
governments of the IPCC -was a watershed.
•The report warns that without immediate concerted
action coral reefs will disappear,coastal cities will
flood,drought will deplete the breadbaskets that
today feed the world and ecosystems will fail.
•The IPCC Working Group II Co-Chair remarked:
“Climate change is a threat to human well-being
and planetary health.Any further delay in
concerted anticipatory global action on
adaptation and mitigation will miss a brief and
rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a
livable and sustainable future for all.”
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*https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/
Global Climate Change Impacts
--Vermont is not an Island --
https://www.realclimate.org
SB Climate Change Commitments
•In 2014, the City Council adopted an Energy Efficiency Resolution to reduce energy usage
20% by 2020 (from 2008 baseline), develop an energy efficiency plan and report results to
City Council on annual basis.
•In August of 2017, the City Council resolved for the City to join the Vermont Climate Pledge
Coalition and commit to meet or exceed the US obligations under the Paris Climate
Agreement to reduce GHGs by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.
•In July of 2021, the City Council:
•acknowledged the “implication of CO2 emissions and their effect on climate change
and its consequent effects on its citizens’ quality of life, health, safety and economic well
being”
•resolved that “the reduction of South Burlington’s carbon footprint is an extremely
important effort”
•tasked a committee to “participate in creating a Plan with specific actions for South
Burlington that conform to the current science in support of the City’s commitments”
and
•resolved to “take actions based on the Climate Action Plan”.
SB’s Climate Action Plan
•The final Climate Action Plan will focus on actions to address the 2 major
contributors to GHGs: Buildings and Transportation
•Tonight we focus on Buildings, which account for 34% of South
Burlington’s annual GHGs
•To meet SB’s climate change commitments, the draft plan requires all of
the following in respect of the Buildings sector by 2030:
•360 housing units to be electrified each year
•600 homes to be weatherized each year
•8% of all commercial space (by square foot) to be electrified each
year
•All new development >12.5 units/acre
•All new construction -commercial and residential -to be carbon free
SB’s Climate Action Plan
•The targets are daunting and illustrate the immense and rapid scale of
changes that will be necessary to meet SB’s goals. South Burlington has
limited ways to make direct and meaningful change.
•If –as contemplated by the plan -new construction in South Burlington is
not carbon free, additional reductions of 5048 MT CO2e would need to
be found from other sources (equal to 6.5% of 2030 emissions goal).
•South Burlington can regulate new construction immediately. It is one of
the few direct levers that South Burlington has to take a meaningful step
toward our climate action goals.
•We are therefore here tonight to ask that –in advance of receipt of the
full climate action plan –South Burlington take advantage of this
opportunity and adopt an ordinance that regulates fossil fuels in new
construction similar to that passed by our neighboring City of Burlington.
Burlington’s Ordinance
•As of September of 2021, the City of Burlington requires all new buildings (residential
and commercial) to utilize a “renewable primary heating system”.
•A “renewable primary heating system” is a heating system that meets at least
eighty-five percent of the buildings design heating load and is fueled by either
electricity, wood pellets or other renewable fuel (including renewable gas and
biofuels). We expect that most will comply by installing electric “heat pumps”.
•A waiver from this requirement may be granted if an applicant demonstrates that
utilizing a renewable primary heating system in a new building would be
uneconomical, factoring in a carbon price of $100 per ton (adjusted for inflation) of
carbon emitted.
•The Burlington ordinance can be found here:
https://www.burlingtonelectric.com/wp-content/uploads/Signed-CC-Ordinance-
Chapter-8.-Building-And-Building-Construction-Addition-of-Article-V.-Heating-
Systems-Signed.pdf
•The movement to restrict fossil fuels in new construction began in 2019.
•The first natural gas ban was enacted in Berkeley, California, in July 2019.
The ordinance requires all new, single-family homes and small apartment
buildings to have all electric infrastructure.
•Since then, 77 cities and towns across the US have banned or discouraged
new natural gas hookups.
•Bans are in effect (or will take effect soon), for instance, in New York City,
Ithaca (NY), Boulder and Denver (CO), dozens of Cities in California,
Richmond (VA), the State of Washington and Washington, D.C. Montreal
requires all-electric new construction by 2024-2025 and Quebec prohibits
oil-powered heating in new construction.
•See https://www.buildingdecarb.org/zeb-ordinances.html for a current list.
•Burlington’s ordinance is short of a full ban.
Examples of Carbon Free New
Construction in Other Communities
•As such, we recommend that South Burlington adopt, as soon as
possible, an ordinance requiring that all new buildings have a carbon
free primary heating system (consistent with Burlington’s ordinance).
•We recommend that, effective for permits issued on or after Jan 1,
2023, the requirement be a condition to any construction permit.
•We recommend adopting a waiver from this requirement consistent
with what Burlington has adopted.
•We also recommend requiring new homes to use heat pump hot water
heaters for hot water needs.
•An exemption could be made to the extent an applicant can
demonstrate that a heat pump hot water heater cannot
reasonably service the needs of the relevant building (for instance,
possibly, in the case of a hotel) or is not feasible for a particular
structure.
Recommendations of the CATF
•From our research, it does not appear that compliance with the ordinance would raise
the cost to construct or operate buildings, and it may well reduce costs (see Appendix)
•The City’s attorney has opined that the City has the authority to adopt an ordinance
similar to Burlington’s.
•We recommend that the City begin a process to adopt an inspection/compliance
system to ensure full compliance with the ordinance.
•However, implementation of an inspection/compliance system should not delay adoption of
the ordinance.
•In the interim, a self-certification process (similar to the residential building energy stretch
code certification) should be adopted
•The CATF notes that the City –like most other communities in Vermont -currently does not
have an inspection system for many items relevant to new owner occupied single family
homes, including, for instance, with the residential building energy stretch code that the City
has adopted.
•An inspection/compliance system should encompass, at least, the stretch code and the
new ordinance
•The City may wish to consider developing some expertise in carbon free heating
systems to help builders who may have questions about this requirement. Consultants
could be utilized while that expertise is being developed.
Other Important Considerations
Climate Action
...making South Burlington cleaner,
more affordable,
healthier,
and better prepared for the future.
Appendix
Electric Heat –Definitions*
•What is a heat pump?
•Heat pumps are an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for all
climates, including Vermont’s. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to
transfer heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the
warm space warmer. Because they transfer heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can
efficiently provide comfortable temperatures year round.
•There are two main types of heat pumps: air-to-air and geothermal (ground or water).
•Air Source Heat Pumps. The most common type of heat pump is the air-source heat pump,
which transfers heat between a house and the outside air. Todays heat pumps can reduce
electricity used for heating by approximately 50% compared to electric resistance heating.
For homes without ducts, air-source heat pumps are available in a ductless version called
a mini-split heat pump.Cold climate air source heat pumps available today work efficiently
down to -20F.
•Geothermal Heat Pumps.Geothermal (ground-source or water-source) heat pumps achieve
higher efficiencies by transferring heat between a house and the ground or nearby water
source. Although they cost more to install, geothermal heat pumps have lower operating
costs because they take advantage of relatively constant ground or water temperatures.
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*https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-systems
•Heat pumps are a well understood technology and are becoming more common
across Vermont.
•The Cambrian Rise in Burlington has 30 affordable all-electric condominiums
•A 24-unit all-electric apartment building in Morrisville for low and moderate income
households had been expected to open this fall
•We know of several all electric net-zero single family homes in South Burlington.
•A South Burlington developer has signaled an intent to build 36 net zero homes at 600
Spear Street.The developer stated at a City Council meeting:
"It's more than an intention [to be net zero]. Designing a project with those goals in
mind makes it much easier to achieve the goal than trying to retrofit later…We think
we can generate enough power on site to serve all of the electrical needs. That
means heating systems that are air to air heat pumps, on demand hot water
heaters that are located near the fixtures.“
•GMP has generous incentive programs for the installation of heat pumps and heat
pump hot water heaters that can be found at
https://greenmountainpower.com/rebates-programs/home-and-yard/
Heat Pumps in Vermont
Economics of Electrification
•The RMI study modeled ducted multi-zone air source heat pumps, heat pump hot water
heaters and induction cooktop stoves.
•The study can be found here: https://rmi.org/insight/the-new-economics-of-electrifying-
buildings?submitted=1983dhtw8
•In 2020 the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analyzed the economics of fossil-fuel free homes in
cities across the US. One of those cities –Minneapolis –has a colder climate than Vermont. For
Minneapolis, RMI concluded that –compared to a home that relies on natural gas -the average
all-electric home has 9% lower annual utility costs resulting in net savings of $1,900 over a 15-year
period. Note that fossil fuel costs have risen dramatically since the study.
Economics of Electrification
Findings of the Building Electrification Institute –Burlington New Construction Customer
Economics Analysis (https://www.beicities.org/Burlington)
1.Building all-electric multifamily buildings in Burlington is technologically possible, even with its
cold climate. This analysis identified four technology combinations that would meet the heating
demand in multifamily buildings.
2.All-electric multifamily new construction can significantly reduce energy use relative to mixed
fuel construction, and this can lead to dramatic carbon reductions due to Burlington’s clean
electric grid.
3.All-electric and mixed fuel multifamily new construction have similar construction costs, and in
some cases all-electric construction is less expensive.
4.All-electric buildings may have higher energy costs than some types of newly constructed mixed
fuel buildings.This is particularly true when compared to master-metered buildings, although all-
electric construction is more likely to reduce costs compared to tenant-metered buildings because
of the removal of the gas fixed charges.*
5.All-electric multifamily construction will result in energy cost savings relative to a typical mixed
fuel existing multifamily building in Burlington. This means that many existing residents who move to
a new all-electric building will see lower energy costs.
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* For purposes of the study natural gas was priced at $0.80/therm. Current rates in South Burlington are ~$1.20/therm.
•The Vermont Public Service Department prepared an extensive study of clean heating and
cooling (CH&C) in Vermont. The study can be found here:
https://publicservice.vermont.gov/sites/dps/files/documents/A%20Vermonter%27s%20Guide%
20to%20Residential%20Clean%20Heating%20and%20Cooling%20%282021%29.pdf
Economics of Electrification
•The DPS concluded that
•new homes in Vermont can be
constructed to require relatively
little heat with high levels of
insulation, passive solar gain and
air, exchange/ventilation systems
•CH&C technologies can meet the
low heat needs of these building
•air source heat pumps are
especially well suited for meeting
these heating demands.
Climate Polling Results –Survey of 786
Vermont Voters
Conducted by Vermont Conservation Voters and Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Climate Polling Results –VPR-Vermont PBS
58% of Vermonters think climate change will have a major impact on life here in 30 years
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Vermont Quebec
1990-2016: CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuel
Combustion
Million Metric Tons CO2 (MMTCO2)
Sources: EPA, Environment and Climate Change
VT now has highest per capita emissions in the region
(metric tons CO2e per person)
US VT ME CT NH MA NY RI QC
The IPCC: How close we are to 1.5 C?
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802-846-4107 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Date: July 28, 2022
Re: Climate Action Plan Task Force Request to adopt an ordinance regulating fuels for heating and
hot water in new construction
Attached please find a presentation from the Climate Action Plan Task Force requesting the Council adopt an
ordinance regulating fuels for heating and hot water in new construction.
The City Attorney has also provided a legal opinion to the Council. Per the City Attorney, the Council has the
authority to adopt such an ordinance.
As the Council receives this recommendation and considers directing staff to draft such an ordinance, I
recommend that the Council also direct staff to analyze the feasibility of implementing a more robust building
inspection and public education program that could enforce and ensure compliance with such an adopted
regulation prior to or in conjunction with potentially adopting such building requirements. Currently no such
structure exists to educate, regulate, or enforce such an ordinance.
Under section § 13-904 (g) of our municipal charter, “The manager shall be responsible for the enforcement of
all city laws and ordinances.” To meet future expectations of the community and Council, we need to ensure
that the appropriate education, regulation, and enforcement mechanisms are in place to meet this
requirement of the charter. The City does have a history of adopting ordinances or sections of ordinances for
which there is no staff capacity or systems in place to educate the community or enforce the provisions.
However, compounding these deficiencies without those systems in place will continue to grow the gap
between community governance expectations and what can be realistically accomplished at the management
and budgetary level.
I recently attended a meeting of the Climate Action Plan Task Force to hear directly about their proposal and
to share my next steps should the Council proceed. Some members expressed concern that such an evaluation
may be or could be construed as a way to stall such an initiative. This is not the case. City staff stand ready to
quickly put together recommendations and implement policies as Council directs.
OPINION MEMORANDUM
TO: South Burlington City Council
FROM: City Attorney’s Office
RE: Regulation of heating/cooling systems
DATE: August 1, 2022
QUESTION PRESENTED: You have asked for an opinion on whether the City of South
Burlington has the authority to adopt an ordinance regulating heating/cooling systems in new
buildings similar to the Ordinance recently passed by the City of Burlington requiring that 85%
of thermal energy in all new construction be renewable.
Analysis
The City of Burlington’s Ordinance requiring that 85% of thermal energy in all new
construction be renewable was adopted pursuant to the authority granted to municipalities by 24
V.S.A. §3101. This statute states:
The mayor and board of alderman of a city … may … establish codes and
regulations for the construction, maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings
and other structures within the municipality. Such codes and regulations may
include provisions relating to building materials, structural design, passageways,
stairways and exits, heating systems, fire protection procedures, and such other
matters as may be reasonably necessary for the heath safety, and welfare of the
public.
24 V.S.A. §3101(a). Also,
When any municipality adopts or amends a building code, it shall impose
requirements consistent with the current rules and standards adopted by the
Commissioner of Public Safety under 20 V.S.A. chapter 173, subchapter 2.
24 V.S.A. §3101(c). And,
Upon the adoption of any codes, rules, or regulations as provided in section 3101
of this title, the mayor and board of alderman of a city, the selectboard of a town,
or the trustees of an incorporated village shall appoint and may remove a building
inspector …
24 V.S.A. §3102.
By means of the City’s Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Ordinance (“Ordinance”), the
City South Burlington has adopted the State of Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code
(“Code”). The Code is the rules and standards adopted by the Commissioner of Public Safety
under 20 V.S.A. chapter 173, subchapter 2.
The Ordinance authorizes the appointment of a Fire Marshal who is responsible for
enforcing the requirements of the Code. Currently, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Terry Francis has
currently been appointed to this role.
The City, however, specifically did not adopt any and all provisions of the Code
pertaining to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection (Code Section 6), Access to Board Rules,
and any and all provisions addressing electrical or plumbing rules and standards. See Ordinance
Section 3. Furthermore, the City Fire Marshal currently only conducts new construction,
remodel, renovations, and time-of-sale inspections of public buildings. The Ordinance adopted
the definition of a public building appearing in 20 V.S.A. §2730, which essentially includes
rental properties, properties open to the public, or properties where two or more people are
employed. See 20 V.S.A. §2730(a) for full definition. This definition and the City’s inspection
program does not include new construction inspection of owner occupied single family
dwellings.
Opinion
With the authority granted to the City of South Burlington by 24 V.S.A. §3101 to adopt
regulations relating to heating systems, it is our opinion that the City does have the authority to
adopt an ordinance with requirements similar to the Ordinance adopted by the City of
Burlington.1 However, while the City has adopted a building safety code, it did not do so under
the authority granted to it by 24 V.S.A. §3101. Instead, the City utilized the authority granted by
20 V.S.A. Chapter 173 (Prevention and Investigation of Fires). As such, the current focus of the
City’s inspection program is fire prevention and our building inspector was not appointed under
24 V.S.A. §3102 and has not been authorized to administer/enforce a code and/or regulations
adopted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §3101. This additional appointment action would need to be
taken by the City Council if this ordinance were to be adopted.
Furthermore, in speaking with Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Terry Francis, several
differences between the current inspection programs of South Burlington and Burlington were
identified. First and foremost is the fact that South Burlington currently only conducts new
construction and time-of-sale inspections of public buildings and not owner-occupied single-
family dwellings and the City of Burlington inspects all properties. Also, as South Burlington
has not adopted a plumbing code or boiler and pressure vessel inspections code, it has not
appointed a plumbing inspector. According to Chief Francis, the City of Burlington has adopted
such codes and has plumbing inspectors who are primarily responsible for inspecting
heating/cooling systems in Burlington.
Accordingly, although it is our opinion that the City could legally adopt such an
ordinance, at this time, the City inspection program is not set up to enforce or ensure compliance
if these requirements were to be adopted. While some manner of self-certification (by owners or
contractors) could be required, without a City inspection program to reinforce it, the self-
1 Of note, however, CCRPC has informed us that electricity provided by Burlington Electric Department is
renewable and electricity provided by Green Mountain Power, because part of its portfolio includes a large
percentage of nuclear power, is not. Any ordinance adopted by the City may want to account for this and perhaps
describe the requirement as “electric or renewable”.
certification would be the only check on compliance and may prove to be insufficient to
accomplish the purpose of the ordinance. Consequently, we suggest that you consider analyzing
the feasibility of implementing a more robust building inspection program that could enforce and
ensure compliance with any adopted regulations prior to or commensurate with adopting specific
building requirements.
We trust that the forgoing is adequately responsive to your question. Do not hesitate to
ask should you need anything further.
Fact Sheet: CSWD’s New Materials Recovery Facility
7/28/22
What
CSWD is planning a new, municipally owned Materials Recovery Facility (MRF—rhymes with “surf”) to
replace the outdated and undersized MRF on Avenue C in Williston, built in 1993. CSWD’s MRF sorts
and prepares 53% of Vermont’s “blue-bin” recyclables to be sold into the market to be used in place of
virgin resources to make new products.
Why
The current MRF is at capacity and has no room to expand or upgrade. It is inefficient and limits the
amount Vermonters can recycle. Built nearly 30 years ago, the current MRF can no longer keep up with
modern packaging and the recycling needs of today. Additionally, the facility provides difficult working
conditions for employees.
Benefits
The new MRF will:
●Be more efficient and effective, providing affordable, in-state processing for Vermonters’ recycling
for decades to come.
●Be equipped with modern technology to separate recyclables more efficiently and effectively.
●Be built with enough capacity—40% more than the current MRF--and flexibility to adapt to changes
in volume and types of recyclables over the next 30 years.
●Be able to process up to 70,000 tons (140 million pounds) of recyclables every year.
●Provide CSWD flexibility to adopt future innovations, and to be able to accept new types of
packaging and containers.
●Be better equipped to manage the vastly diversified packaging formats that didn’t exist in the 20th
century, such as flat can carriers.
●Enable Vermonters to save up to 634,000 trees from being cut down annually and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to removing 52,500 passenger vehicles from the road,
conserving nearly 28 million gallons of gas each year.
●Be municipally owned, continuing to serve without profit as a motive, keeping fees as low as
possible and recycling more types of materials even when not profitable.
●Be cleaner, brighter, and better ventilated, providing improved conditions for ~21 workers.
●Create new, higher skilled positions to run the more sophisticated equipment.
Project Stats
Location: CSWD-owned property on Redmond Road in Williston. This MRF serves all of Chittenden
County plus roughly 160,000 other northern Vermont residents.
Design Capacity: 50,000 – 70,000 tons annually (current MRF design capacity: 25,000 tons annually;
currently processing ~47,000 tons annually)
Cost and Funding
Project Capital Cost: $22-$26 million
Funding: CSWD will be asking Chittenden County voters to approve a bond of $22 million in the
November 2022 election. CSWD will repay the bond from operating revenue—sale of recyclables and
“tip fees” charged to haulers to drop off recyclables for processing at the MRF. This bond will not
impact taxes.
Payback period: 25 years.
Source of Funds Amount
VT Municipal Bond Bank $16,000,000
Closed Loop Fund loan $6,000,000
CSWD Contribution* $3,500,000
The Recycling Partnership grant $500,000
TOTAL $26,000,000
*Less potential EPA grant funding
Timeline
November 2022 Voter Approval
January - October 2023 Permitting/Design
November 2023 – October 2024 Sitework/Construction
October 2024 - March 2025 Equipment Installation
April-May 2025 Equipment Acceptance Testing,
May-June 2025 Startup and Training
July 2025 Opening
How to Vote on the MRF Bond
1.After September 1: Go Vermont’s My Voter Page and request to have the ballot mailed to you.
2.In person at your local Chittenden County voting location on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Contact:
Michele Morris, Dir. of Marketing & Communications
mmorris@cswd.net; 802-598-5625 (voice or text)
Bringing Vermont’s
Recycling Into the
21st Century
Sarah Reeves, Executive Director
August 1, 2022
CSWD functions much like a school or water district,
except we manage the solid waste generated in
Chittenden County. As a municipal District, we serve the
public without profit as a motive.
CSWD needs to replace its almost 30-year-old recycling
facility (known as a Materials Recovery Facility, or MRF)
in Williston, where blue-bin materials are sorted and prepared for market.
Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD)
has been a trusted steward of
Chittenden County waste and recycling
since 1987.
What we do
Click to Play Video
CSWD facilities and services
▪Environmental Depot and Rover hazardous
waste facilities
▪Organics Diversion Facility (Compost)
▪Drop-off Centers (6)
▪MRF
▪Outreach and Education
▪Technical & Financial Support for Members
▪Public Policy Expertise & Development
▪Compliance
▪Products: Local Color Paint and Green
Mountain Compost
MRF 101
▪Sorts and processes recyclables for end
markets
▪Paper/cardboard
▪Containers
▪Metal, Plastic, Glass
▪2D, 3D, shape, weight, and rigidity
▪Single Stream (mixed recycling)
Current MRF Restrictions and Limitations
▪Built in 1993
▪Operating at maximum
capacity –1 shift
▪Existing footprint –no
room for expansion
▪Limited storage on tip floor
▪1.5-days storage
▪Aging building and sorting
equipment
Stuck in the 20th century
▪The current facility poses serious challenges and limitations.
▪At nearly 30 years old, it is outdated and inefficient, limiting the
amount Vermonters can recycle.
▪Employees must hand sort many of the recyclables.
Current MRF restrictions/limitations
▪Limited commodity storage.
▪Single baler operation –no
redundancy.
▪Very limited flexibility to add
new technology or new
materials.
▪Inefficient sorting –double
processing.
▪Bale quality –valuable
residuals.
Conceptual Design
Redmond Road, Williston
Our vision for a new MRF
The new MRF will help us meet and
adapt to current and future recycling
needs and allow Vermonters to recycle
more volume and types of materials.
▪The new and improved facility will provide
decades of affordable, in-state processing
for Vermonters’ recycling.
▪The new MRF will be equipped with
modern technology to separate
recyclables more efficiently and
effectively.
Technology Benefits
Optical sorters and eddy currents are standard technology in
any 21st-century MRF.
▪Essential for meeting
quality standards
▪Can help alleviate
labor shortages.
Scale Benefits
Increased square footage enables higher quality output.
More and longer
conveyors spread
out material,
enabling better
sorting.
▪40% more capacity will equip us for the next 30 years.
▪The new more flexible MRF will enable us to adapt as
packaging evolves so we will can remove more materials
from the waste stream.
Future-Proofing Benefits
Environmental Benefits
The new MRF will:
▪Enable CSWD to recycle more types of
packaging, preserving precious landfill space.
▪Help us recycle more efficiently, conserving
natural resources and helping reduce
Vermonters’ carbon footprint.
▪Be able to process up to 70,000 tons (140
million pounds) of recyclables every year. This
is the equivalent of removing 52,500
passenger vehicles from the road and
conserving nearly 28 million gallons of gas
annually!
Improved Working Conditions
The new MRF will:
▪Provide jobs for 20-25 Vermont workers.
▪Be cleaner, brighter and better ventilated, providing
improved working conditions.
▪Create higher skilled positions to run the more
sophisticated equipment.
Improved working conditions
No Cost to Taxpayers
Taxpayers will not bear the financial
burden for this new facility.
▪The new MRF will be built at no cost to
taxpayers.
▪CSWD will pay back the loan over 25-30 years
through operational revenue.
▪As a municipally owned MRF, CSWD will
continue to serve the public without profit as a
motive, keeping fees as low as possible and
providing opportunities to divert more types of
materials even when not profitable.
Funding Sources
Source of Funds Amount
VT Municipal Bond Bank $16,000,000
Closed Loop Fund $6,000,000
CSWD contribution*$3,500,000
The Recycling Partnership $500,000
TOTAL $26,000,000
*Less EPA grant funding
Vote ‘yes’ to recycle more!
Seeking voter approval:
▪CSWD is seeking voter approval during this year’s November
General Election to borrow no more than $22 million to build the
new MRF.
▪To vote please visit the My Voter webpage to request a ballot, or
vote in person at your regular polling place.
Questions?
For more information and to stay
up to date please visit
www.CSWD.net/mrf-bond
South Burlington Fire Department
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 846-4110
Fax (802) 846-4125
To: Jessie Baker, City Manager
From: Steven A. Locke, Fire Chief
RE: Paramedic Training Funding
Date: July 27, 2022
The Fire Department is requesting supplemental funding in the amount not to exceed $12,062 that will
allow three employees to attend training leading to licensure as a paramedic. This program is offered at
the VTC Williston campus and will take approximately 18 – 24 months to complete.
Currently the Department has seven licensed paramedics distributed among the three shifts. Our
paramedics are the highest medically trained personnel and can provide the most lifesaving, pre-hospital
interventions. While the Department received a federal grant in 2010 to fund employee attendance for
paramedic licensure, no investment has been made since then to allow incumbent personnel the
opportunity for this higher level of certification. The Department has relied upon hiring personnel with
paramedic licensure to maintain our capabilities, but that is no longer sustainable, nor in alignment with
professional development best practices.
The cost to attend the VTC paramedic program is approximately $25,000 per student, and there is an
additional $6,500 in overtime needed to backfill the shift while the employee attends class. However, we
anticipate a grant award offered by the State of Vermont for two of the students that would total $42,438.
There is a potential the State will amend the grant eligibility allowing our third employee to receive the
benefit which would increase the total grant award to $63,657. Additionally, the fund balance in the
City’s paramedic training fund including the FY 23 contribution is $40,000 which helps to reduce the
maximum request to $12,062.
A summary of the financial proposal for three employees is below:
Tuition, books & fees $75,000
Overtime for backfill $19,500
Grant award ($42,438)
Paramedic Fund ($40,000)
Total requested $12,062 (to be allocated from FY22 surplus)
It should also be noted that while the collective bargaining agreement allows employees attending job
related educational activities to be compensated for time spent in class, we have reached an agreement
with the Union that no compensation will be paid when off duty. Employees will be released from duty
during class time but will return to work the balance of their shift upon conclusion of the day in class.
This agreement reached with the Union is significant; it is unlikely we would be able to support this
endeavor without it.
This request is made outside of the full conversation about the FY22 surplus as the program starts at the
end of August.
I look forward to answering any questions you may have.
To: Members of the South Burlington City Council
From: The Natural Resources and Conservation Committee
Re: A hybrid, integrated approach to dealing with the ash tree crisis
Date: July 11, 2022
At our last NRCC meeting we received some very helpful information from Greg
Ranallo, from Teachers Tree Service regarding the treatment of ash trees. We
understand that the Council has already approved a plan to simply remove trees
over time. However, in light of what we have learned, we would recommend a
different approach that combines the existing plan to remove trees with an
integrated, hybrid plan to also treat our ash trees.
Treating trees has many advantages.
1.It allows the City to “buy” more time to remove and replace trees on a more
gradual schedule, spreading out funding and contracted services, if the City
wants to eventually remove all ash trees.
2.It is actually cheaper to treat a tree over a 21-year period than it is to remove
and replace an existing ash tree.
3.The treatment with Emamectin Benzoate has been used for over 20 years in
a number of municipalities and is safe and does not harm people or the
natural environment.
4.The treatment is virtually 100% effective over time when administered by a
licensed specialist and an arborist, done every three years.
The cost of treating a tree with a 15” diameter (average size in South Burlington)
will cost about $120.00 lasting three years. Over a 21-year period, that would mean
7 treatments costing $840.00 to save life of the mature tree living to 40-50 years.
The anticipated cost of removing and replacing a tree will be at least $1,200.00,
more than the treatment of a tree. A new tree will be much smaller, take years to
grow and cast shade and offer the environmental benefits of carbon sequestration,
wildlife habitat and aesthetic beauty.
With 600 ash trees in our city, $24,000 per year could get us on a schedule to either
save most trees or more systematically replace selected trees and eliminate
monoculture neighborhood street trees, with a more diverse selection of trees.
We understand the City has $150,000 in the CIP set aside for the next three years to
assist with the ash tree problem. The NRCC recommends you integrate a hybrid
plan of both treatment and if needed, the removal of ash trees over time. We do not
want the city to get into a situation where all the trees die at the same time need to
be removed at once, resulting in a massive budget expense and desolate streets.
Coordinating a treatment plan will help prevent that and makes more sense for
long-term planning.
From:Jessie Baker
To:Helen Riehle; Meaghan Emery; Tim Barritt; Tom Chittenden; Matt Cota; Ray Gonda; Rosanne Greco
Cc:Andrew Bolduc; Tom Dipietro
Subject:Ash Tree Program Update
Date:Tuesday, June 7, 2022 6:50:00 PM
Hello Council, Roseanne and Ray,
I’m sending this to all for ease of clear communication.
As requested at last night’s Council meeting, I clarified with Tom where we are with our Ash Tree
Program. We are continuing to implement that which the Council voted to move forward last fall.
For FY22 and FY23 that includes solely cleaning up previously removed trees (removing stumps, etc.)
and planting replacement trees. This FY23 replanting program is likely to continue through the
spring of 2023 to ensure the most success of planting. Once we bid out the FY23 work, we will know
if the funds we have available will cover the full replacement of those removed. With prices
increasing, we do not yet know this. If we fall short, we will make sure to replant in neighborhoods.
In this scenario, trees would go unplanted along stretches of open road (e.g. Swift St). We will bid
tree replanting services in the July timeframe and know more then.
There are no plans through FY23 to take down additional Ash trees given the amount we have
budgeted.
I understand from Councilors that the NRCC is working on making a request to the Council to change
our Ash Tree policy. When this is received, staff would be happy to review and weigh-in on it. With
Ashley leaving the City, Andrew Bolduc will attend NRCC meetings moving forward and can track this
progress for staff.
I hope that clarifies the current status and who is working on what!
Thank you,
Jessie
Jessie Baker
City Manager
City of South Burlington
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
jbaker@sburl.com
(802) 846-4107
southburlingtonvt.gov
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Memo
To: South Burlington City Council From: Thomas J. DiPietro Jr., Director of Public Works
Cc: Jessie Baker, City Manager Date: July 26, 2022 Re: Ash Tree Management in South Burlington
Department of Public Works (DPW) staff reviewed the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee’s (NRCC’s) July 11, 2022 memo regarding Ash trees. Council’s previously approved plan for Ash tree management included removal and replacement of Ash trees over multiple years. If council intends to revisit this decision and adopt a hybrid treatment / replacement approach we would need to address the following concerns:
•DPW does not currently have the staff available to undertake an Ash tree treatmentprogram. All treatment would need to be completed by a contractor hired by the City andmanaged by the City arborist.
o We would strongly prefer a multi-year contract for any treatment program. Thereason for the recent cost reduction for treatment of Ash trees as described in theNRCC is not clear. We were previously quoted a higher amount for treatmentservices and we’d like to ensure that costs do not escalate to where they werepreviously after only a year or two of treatment.
•The City will need to come up with a big picture plan to determine which trees gettreated and which trees get replaced. A system whereby adjacent private propertyowners are able to determine what happens to individual trees in the City ROW would bedifficult to implement (see next bullet regarding logistics).
o If treatment is going to become part of our management plan then we would
advocate that all trees above a certain size (e.g. 12” DBH) get treated andanything smaller gets removed/replaced. We would also want to prioritizeresidential areas for tree replacement.
•The logistics and tracking of a hybrid treatment / replacement program need to bediscussed. There will be a fair amount of tracking and record keeping required for a
successful hybrid program. We’d like to keep this as simple as possible so that it can bemanaged by existing staff.
•Funding from the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and ARPA are “one time” dollars. Wewould need to triple (or even quadruple) the annual budget for tree maintenance in orderto maintain a treatment program. Council should consider whether it is fiscally
responsible to increase the tree maintenance budget by this amount in order to maintain~10% of the trees that we manage.
•We receive frequent requests from residents and committees to ban the use ofherbicides and pesticides in City parks and public rights-of-way. Any proposed treatmentprogram requires the regular use of a pesticide (treatment consists of injection with
Emamectin Benzoate). We’ll need to weigh the request to use pesticides on Ash treesagainst the desire that some have for the City not to utilize pesticides and herbicides.
•No plan should prevent the City arborist from determining that any individual tree needsto be removed due to safety or disease related concerns.
Lastly, here is some additional information that council may find relevant to the discussion:
2
The City arborist is in the process of mapping all of the City’s significant trees. We have currentlymapped over 7,200 trees. We estimate that there are currently 594 Ash trees in the City. Ash trees make up just under 10% of City trees. The general breakdown of Ash trees by location is as follows:
•178 trees in the Dorset Farms neighborhood
•95 along Nowland Farm Road and Four Sisters Road
•78 in the Brand Farm Neighborhood
•60 along Golf Course Road
•29 in Cider Mill
•22 in Brownell / Pheasant / Deerfield neighborhood
•72 in other locations across the City
MEMORANDUM
TO: South Burlington City Council
FROM: City Attorney’s Office RE: Communications Union Districts DATE: August 1, 2022
QUESTION PRESENTED: You have made two requests from this office: 1) what is the
appropriate ballot/motion language to join a Communications Union District (“CUD”); and 2) will there be costs to City of South Burlington taxpayers if South Burlington joins with another municipality join a CUD?
1) Ballot Language:
30 V.S.A. §3051(b) provides model ballot language. Based on this statutory language, the recommendations of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, and a review of ballot language contemplated for use by other municipalities, if you choose to join a CUD, we
recommend the following ballot language be put on the ballot of a regular or special City
meeting:
“Shall the City of South Burlington enter into a communications union district with one or more municipalities, under the provisions of 30 V.S.A. chapter 82 for
the purposes of improving access to broadband services?”
In addition, the Department of Public Service offers the following explanation of the ballot item on its website’s FAQ page relating to CUD’s that could be utilized, if you so choose, to further inform voters:
A Communications Union District (“CUD”) is a municipal entity, made up of 2 or more towns, with the specific purpose to build out, maintain, and operate broadband infrastructure in order to provide a last-mile, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network, which will provide high-speed internet (up to 100mbps) to all
residents in member communities. Membership in the CUD poses no financial
risk to the City of South Burlington or individual taxpayers within the City of South Burlington, and any and all costs associated with the investment in communications infrastructure are not borne by the taxpayers of district members. All towns that approve this ballot measure will become members of the CUD and
each member town must appoint a representative to the CUD board of directors.
https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/communications-union-districts-faq#WhatisaCUD at ¶11.
2)Costs:
30 V.S.A. §3056 dictates that: a) a CUD shall not accept funds generated by a member’s taxing or assessment power; b) a CUD shall not have the power to levy, assess, apportion, or collect any
tax upon property within the District, nor upon any of its members, without specific authorization of the General Assembly; and c) every issue of a CUD’s notes and bonds shall be
payable only our of any revenues or monies of the District.
Furthermore, the Department of Public Service’s FAQ page contains the following:
6. What is the cost to the taxpayer and town in order to be part of a CUD?
Nothing. Neither the taxpayer nor the town is required to pay anything in relation
to a CUD. Section 3056(a) of Title 30 states that the “district shall not accept funds generated by a member’s taxing or assessment power.” This means that a CUD cannot accept funds derived from a local options tax to finance a CUD. A CUD must fund its operations by bonds backed by the revenue derived from the
project, grants, or gifts. 7. Can a town use funds derived from taxes to pay for any expenses incurred by or insupport of a CUD, including feasibility studies, cost assessments, legal counselretention, grants, build-out or make-ready costs?No. A CUD, as a municipal organization, must obtain funding via grants, gifts, or
loans backed by revenues derived from the operation of the CUD or the CUD
itself. See 30 V.S.A. § 3056 for more detail. 8. Is the taxpayer or town liable for CUD losses or insolvency?No. CUDs are obligated to ensure that any and all costs related to revenue losses or curtailment or abandonment of services are not borne by the taxpayers of CUD
members. 9.If tax dollars cannot be used to fund the launch of a CUD, how can the CUD beinitially funded?The CUD can be initially funded with revenue bonds, loans, grants, gifts or any source of funding not generated by a member’s taxing authority. Loans must not
be backed by anything other than revenues derived from the operation of the CUD
or the CUD itself. See 30 V.S.A. § 3056 for more information.
https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/communications-union-districts-faq#WhatisaCUD
Accordingly, the current law and information about CUD informs us that City of South
Burlington taxpayers will not be funding the CUD.
However, in the event that the legislature takes some future action to change the current status of the law, which through the State legislative process it could potentially do, and, as a result, the
City no longer desires to remain a member of the CUD, the statute does grant authority to the
City to withdraw from the CUD.
30 V.S.A. §3081 authorizes that a member of a CUD may withdraw from the CUD by voting to withdraw in the same manner as the vote for admission to the district. So, while CUDs may not
currently be funded with City taxpayer dollars, if this were to change in the future, the City
would have the ability to withdraw if it no longer wished to be a member.
3) Motion:
If you decide it is in the best interest of the City for the voters of the City to decide whether to
join a Communications Union District, we recommend you make the following motion:
Move that the recommended ballot language be put on the ballot of a Special City Meeting, that a Special City Meeting be warned for November 8, 2022, and approve the Special City Meeting
Warning and Notice attached to this Memorandum.
4) Conclusion:
We trust that the foregoing adequately responds to your request. Please do not hesitate to ask
should you require anything further from this Office.
WARNING
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON SPECIAL CITY MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The legal voters of the City of South Burlington are hereby notified and warned to meet at their respective
polling places at the Chamberlin School on White Street, the Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School on Dorset
Street, the Orchard School on Baldwin Avenue, and City Hall Senior Center on Market Street on Tuesday,
November 8, 2022 at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, at which time the polls will open until 7 o’clock in the
evening, at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian Ballot on the following Article:
ARTICLE I
Shall the City of South Burlington enter into a communications union district with one or more municipalities, under the provisions of 30 V.S.A. chapter 82 for the purposes of improving access to broadband services?
POLLING PLACES FOR VOTING ON THESE ARTICLES ARE THE CHAMBERLIN SCHOOL ON WHITE STREET, THE FREDERICK H. TUTTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON DORSET STREET, THE ORCHARD SCHOOL ON BALDWIN AVENUE, AND CITY HALL SENIOR CENTER ON MARKET
STREET. VOTERS ARE TO GO TO THE POLLING PLACE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRICT.
Dated at South Burlington, Vermont, this __ day of August, 2022.
______________________ ______________________
Helen Riehle, Chair Meaghan Emery, Vice Chair
______________________ _______________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk Thomas Chittenden
_______________________ Matt Cota
Received and recorded this ___ day of August, 2022.
__________________________________________ Donna Kinville, City Clerk
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To: South Burlington City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Leadership Team
Date: July 29, 2022
Re: FY23 Policy Priorities and Strategies (PP&S) Discussion and Approval
On July 11th, the Council and Leadership Team held our annual Policy Priorities and Strategies Retreat. Thank
you for your enthusiastic and thoughtful participation!
This year we have arranged these Priorities and Strategies according to the areas of the Comprehensive Plan,
Core Municipal government, and our top three “Overarching Priorities” that across the current
Comprehensive Plan sections and have significant Council and community support. These are:
•City Center and Tax Increment Financing District
•Comprehensive Plan Update
•Climate Action Plan
In the attached document, we have included the number of Council and LT (Leadership Team) votes each item
received. Additionally, we have included a “Bike Rack” of ideas for the future.
Questions/Thoughts for Consideration: Based on the discussion on July 11th and the follow-up Leadership
Team review, we have a few key questions we would like you to consider before finalization.
•Interestingly, only four priorities received votes from 4 out of the 5 Councilors. Those were:
o Launch the Chittenden County Public Safety Authority with partners
o Complete the FY23 CIP projects prioritized for the Penny for Paths funds
o Mitigate Dog waste through installation of more mutt mitt stations
o Update permitting systems and processes
•Childcare: We recommend adding to Affordable and Community Strong:
o Endorse Let’s Grow Kids’ Child Care Campaign (https://letsgrowkids.org/endorse)
We have eliminated the following priorities that didn’t receive any Council votes and received 0 or 1 votes
from the Leadership Team. Are there ones listed below that you would like us to reinstate?
Item Notes
Increase Community Engagement in Dog Parks: Events,
stewardship programs.
This is on the Common Area for Dogs
workplan.
Social Equity in Programs: As part of the FY24 budget, discuss
increase in scholarship funding, fundraising efforts to enhance
scholarship fund, develop pricing pyramid to allow for some
free programming in each age grouping.
We are satisfied with the level to which we
do this already.
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Support Trustees in completing Library Strategic Plan Almost complete and on the Trustee’s
workplan
Complete a city-wide assessment and update to city
addresses to be compliant with state required E9-1-1 system
This is ongoing work of the City.
Red Rocks: Complete permitting for park improvements This is core government and on the CIP.
Bike Rack: Are there any items on the Bike Rack that should be moved to the workplan or eliminated? We
suggest the following:
•Bike Rack to Core Government
•Bike Rack to Affordable and Community Strong
•Bike Rack to Green and Clean
•Bike Rack to Climate Action Plan
•Consider expanding the Planning Commission and/or Development Review Board membership
received no votes. Shall we eliminate this from the Bike Rack?
•From Green & Clean to Bike Rack
•From Core Government to Bike Rack
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Next Steps: Pending your discussion and final feedback, please adopt a set of FY23 Policy Priorities and
Strategies that will guide the work of the Council, staff, and Committees over the fiscal year. This could be
approved at the August 15, 2022 Council meeting. The Leadership Team will regularly report to the Council on
progress made toward these shared goals. We will revisit this process in May and June 2023. This will
continue to be an iterative process of priority setting, acting, reviewing, and shared accountability for years to
come.
Finally, on behalf of the Leadership Team, our sincere thanks to all the of the City Councilors and community
members who engaged in this effort!
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Update City Comprehensive Plan [expires 2/24]
*Affirm Values & Goals
* Review implementation of 2016 Plan
* Establish "knowns" / data analysis for 2024 Plan
* Host robust public participation
* Establish measurable objectives by subject area
* Establish policy/actions for 2024 Plan
* Prepare for formal adoption process beginning in FY24
Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
PC, All
Committees
1
Themes and topics to be more thoroughly addressed
•Addressing Climate Change (mitigation, resiliency, adaptation)
•Emphasizing Equity in our work
•Creating greater emphasis on people, community, and equity
•Neighborhoods, connections, and transitions
•Creating greater measurability in the Plan’s Objectives
•Assuring consistency of objectives and policies within the Plan
•Addressing housing and affordability
•Addressing economic activity and resiliency
•And others as identified
Develop strategy for funding and sequencing the following likely plans:
*Climate Action
*Cultural
*Open Space
*Parks
*Equity
*Transportation
*Housing
*and others as identified
Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
PC, All
Committees
1
Assess the City's Industrial‐Commercial Zoning districts: What uses MUST be away from
housing? Should we reserve land for those purposes only while making other "business
parks" eligible for a wider range of mixed uses? Consider support services & uses
Planning & Zoning PC and EDC
*** Youth programming to support families in the downtown core. What services are missing
(e.g. Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Youth Center, mental and physical health provision)
Planning & Zoning,
Police, Recreation,
Library
1
2
Comprehensive Plan Update
Involved
Committees
Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
PC, All
Committees
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Council
Votes
LT Votes
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Continue focus on developing City Center and successfully administering the TIF district
*TIF 5 year audit
Community
Development
Williston Road Streetscape:
*Complete design and initiate ROW acquisition
*Obtain TIF bond authorization
Community
Development, DPW
*** Garden Street:
*Complete the right of way acquisition and design
*Obtain TIF bond authorization for Phase II
*Bid out project
Community
Development, DPW
1
City Center Park Boardwalk Connection:
*Design, obtain funding for, and contract for construction
*Obtain TIF bond authorization
Community
Development, DPW
Develop East West Crossing ‐ Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge over I‐89 Project
*Under design with Community through October
*Obtain TIF bond authorization
*Begin developing construction documents
Community
Development, DPW
BPC
*** Dorset Street Signals:
*Complete construction / installation of new hardware.
*Consider how new hardware and signals can be used to make Dorset St more walkable.
*Evaluate Adaptive signal technology. Scope this work and get rough costs for
implementation.
Community
Development, DPW
12
Be nimble in supporting future of U Mall and other private development in City Center City Manager,
Community
Development, Planning
& Zoning
EDC
1
Consider expanding Neighborhood Development Area Designation Planning & Zoning,
Community
Development
Land Development Regulations Updates: Continue revisions to City Center Form Based
Code and associated Official Map updates to support successful development of the
downtown
Planning & Zoning,
Community
Development
PC
1
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
City Center and Tax Increment Financing District
Involved
Committees
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Department
Complete Development of the City's Principal Climate Action Plan Planning & Zoning EC, CAPTF, PC
Prepare specific Implementation Plans by Sector, beginning with Transportation,
Governance, and Buildings/Thermal
Planning & Zoning
1
Receive Plan and begin implementation of highest prioritiy actions in current fiscal year Planning & Zoning, City
Manager, Others as
needed
With FY24 budget consider staff capacity to implement City Manager, Planning &
Zoning, Others 1
Communicate widely on the CAP and stratagies Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
EC, CAPTF
LT
Votes
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Climate Action Plan
Council
Votes
Involved
Committees
Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Department
Land Development Regulations Updates:
* Extend use of TDRs to higher density mixed use areas
*Address density on smaller parcels in the SEQ
*Begin to zoning in historically single‐family neighborhoods to allow for thoughtful infill and mix
of housing types
Planning & Zoning PC 3 3
Develop a policy on when the City assumes ownership for privately developed parks, open
spaces, and roads (rec paths and sidewalks), and ensure maintenance resources are developed
Planning & Zoning, DPW,
Legal
18
Increase programming for underserved populations Recreation & Parks, Library 1 3
Collaborate on providing community services:
*Coordinate marketing efforts with Rec and Library, Pop Up Events with Schools, CHT facilities
*Launch remote service delivery
*Support Green Up Day by coordination of in Park events
*Weed Warriors and DPW collaborate on work at Parks and Cemeteries
Recreation & Parks, Library,
DPW
4
Increase Community Gardens throughout the community Recreation & Parks 1
Orient our eligible South Burlington neighbors to the Airport's noise mitigation funds and efforts City Manager, Planning &
Zoning
12
Adopt a policy to refer a majority of misdemeanor crimes to the Community Justice Center.
*Ensure equitable opportunity to justice involved persons and fully embraces the use of
restorative practices to address crime and disorder in the City.
*As part of FY24 budget consider ways to sustainably fund efforts.
Police 4
Implement a body worn camera program in addition to the cruiser camera program.
*Coordinate public records requests advancing the principals of both transparent and accessible
government.
Police 1 1
Modernize rules and regulations on dogs and common spaces for dogs Recreation & Parks, Legal,
DPW
CAD 2
Plan for the transformational and effective use of ARPA funding City Manager All
Committees
17
SBPD will continue to be a leader in recognizing bias in policing and establishing meaningful
relationships with the immigrant community. This work includes education for staff and
leveraging the partnership formed with our cultural brokers.
Police, Library, Community
Development
37
South Village Field: Determine future use and work with developer on construction Recreation & Parks, DPW 2
*Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing neighborhoods
*Be a recognized leader in public education offerings and outcomes
*Provide quality public safety, infrastructure, health, wellness, and recreation services
*Ensure transparent and accessible government.
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
*Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans, projects, and
regulations
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Affordable and Community Strong
*Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life
*Actively plan for public spaces throughout the City, including public open spaces and public art, such that these spaces can be utilized daily
and also for special community‐oriented events.
*Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center.
Involved
Committees
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Department
*Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing neighborhoods
*Be a recognized leader in public education offerings and outcomes
*Provide quality public safety, infrastructure, health, wellness, and recreation services
*Ensure transparent and accessible government.
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
*Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans, projects, and
regulations
Affordable and Community Strong
*Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life
*Actively plan for public spaces throughout the City, including public open spaces and public art, such that these spaces can be utilized daily
and also for special community‐oriented events.
*Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center.
Involved
Committees
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
Hubbard Natural Area: Complete design phase and prepare bid documents DPW 1 2
Design and find funding for a new Book/Rec Van service Recreation & Parks, Library 2
Update our Pavement Condition Assessments (PCI) scoring and use this to guide future street
paving. Create a system for determining where we will spend paving dollars that is transparent
and equitable.
DPW 2 4
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Launch the Chittenden County Public Safety Authority with partners Police, Fire, City
Manager
44
Illuminate Vermont Artisan Festival to promote City Center, support local hospitality industry
and Vermont artisans
Recreation & Parks,
Community
Development
PAC & RPC 2 5
Support and create affinity spaces for South Burlington residents, employees and business
owners
Recreation & Parks,
Community
Development, Library
4
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Opportunity Oriented
*Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs, employment centers and a supportive educational and research system; support markets
for local agricultural and food products.
Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community.
*Prioritize development that occurs within the community into the higher intensity areas identified within this Plan
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Involved
Committees
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Bond vote for refurbishment of the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility.DPW 5
Complete Auclair conservation plan and Wheeler management update Planning & Zoning NRCC,
Recreation &
22
Improve management/maintenance of City‐owned Natural Areas and Public Parks
*Review and update current Open Space Fund parameters
*Create City Open Space Management Plans
*Develop funding strategy for ongoing maintenance of City‐owned lands
DPW, Planning &
Zoning
NRCC 3 7
Mitigate Dog waste through installation of more mutt mitt stations Recreation & Parks,
DPW
CCAD 4 1
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Green & Clean
*Promote conservation of identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land and other agricultural resources,
historic sites and structures, and recreational assets
Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South Burlington
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
*Reduce energy consumption city‐wide and increase renewable energy production where appropriate.
*Climate Change Resolution
Involved
Committees
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Complete the FY23 CIP projects prioritized for the Penny for Paths funds DPW BPC 4 6
Complete Transportation Impact Fee update Planning & Zoning, DPW 5
Complete Transportation Demand Management Regulations Planning & Zoning, DPW PC 3 3
Consider UPWP applications to build out bike/ped infrastructure to create an accessible
network for all residents
*Complete FY23 efforts
*Apply for FY24 support
*Focus on pedestrians
Planning & Zoning, DPW EC, BPC 1 1
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Walkable
Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.
*Develop a safe and efficient transportation system that supports pedestrian, bicycle, and transit options while accommodating
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
*Establish a city center with pedestrian‐oriented design, mixed uses, and public buildings and civic spaces that act as a focal point
Involved
Committees
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Focus on equity and inclusion
*Adopt a Declaration of Inclusion
*Conduct staff training
*Explore ways to improve our equitable community engagement
*Complete a library collection diversity audit and review collection development guidelines for new
purchase
*Social Equity in Programs: As part of the FY24 budget, discuss increase in scholarship funding,
fundraising efforts to enhance scholarship fund, develop pricing pyramid to allow for some free
programming in each age grouping
All Staff All
Committees
111
Consider charter changes related to governance City Manager, City
Attorney, City Clerk
CC 3 2
Strategically align our Capital Improvement Plan to community objectives and current infrastructure
upgrades needed by creating a scoring system, applying realistic funding goals, and better
communicating plan
All Departments 1 2
Complete a utility rate study to ensure our wastewater and drinking water rates can appropriately
fund the required maintenance of our existing system and can pay for future capital needs.
DPW 2
Modernize the City's Personnel Policies and Practices
*Update Personnel Handbook
*Focus on recruitment and retention to better reflect our community
*Complete a wage classification and market rate study
*Focus on onboarding, orientation, and cross‐department collaboration
*Institute an annual review process and Staff Development Program with staff input
HR and All Departments 1 7
Update permitting systems and processes:
*Provide technology to streamline processes
*Build an expedited pathway for Sustainable Energy Projects
*Support efficient DRB review
Planning & Zoning PC 4 5
Determine the City's short (1‐3 years) to medium (3‐5 years) term data and GIS needs and determine
how best to implement for our staff and residents
All Staff 5
Develop a process for handling requests for speed studies, traffic counts, stop signs, traffic calming and
related requests. Ensure that the process is transparent and equitable.
DPW, Planning &
Zoning
12
Develop and implement a Fire/EMS Strategic Plan Fire
Consider establishing or joining a Communications Union District to improve broadband services City Manager, Legal 1 1
Complete project to review the City's municipal ordinances and modernize All Departments 2
Complete project to put land records online City Clerk 2
Consider lenses with which City decisions are made (climate, equity, fiscal/affordability, sustainability,
and others)
City Manager and All 4
Council
Votes
LT
Votes
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Core Municipal Services and Administration
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Involved
Committees
For consideration and prioritization in future years.
Ideas Council
Votes
LT
Votes
If the following ordinances are considered by the Council, develop an education, regulation, and enforcement team
to implement. These new ordinances could include:
*Rental Registry
*Housing/Short‐term Rentals (AirBnb) ordinance
* Ordinance requiring all new buildings to have a "renewable primary heating system"
*Energy Inspections
33
Plan for Recreation Center future (new facility, existing spaces, etc.)3 17
Hire a lobbyist to work on the City Council's state policy agenda 1
Partner with Burlington for a Regional Tech Center 1
Consider a Resident Parking Ordinance and/or a Winter Parking Ban and enforcement mechanisms
City pledge to not to use herbicides or fungicides on South Burlington parks, recreation or other owned property
and to encourage property owners to do the same.
1
Review and consider changes to the City's Emerald Ash Borer Plan 3 1
Work with public/homeowners to educate about maintaining backyard stream/wetland buffers 1
Develop a policy for abandoned properties 2
Find and publicly report on data on City's carbon emissions reductions
Explore updating the City's Noise and Nuisance ordinances and related LDRs 1
Develop a knotweed eradication program 1
Consider increasing the size of the DRB and/or Planning Commission
Consider a graffiti ordinance and/or response plan 1
Prepare for an Chloride TMDL by instituting winter maintenance best practices and working with the private sector
on their SOPs.
1
Consider a policy on camping/domicile on public property or encampment policy to best serve our neighbors and
our property
1
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
*** DRAFT ***
Bike Rack
Recommended FY23 Priorities for Committee Proposed FY23 Strategies/Projects Committee ActionAHCMission‐related advisory role related to development of affordable housing.City‐wide inclusionary zoning adopted, which has been a committee goal since its inception. Provided recommendations to P;lannig Commission and City Council re LDR changes under Interim Zoming. Provided input to DRB regarding Summit Properties development of affordable housing as part of O'Brien Frams development. (ongoing) Make recommendations to Planning Commission and/or City Council in support of Comprehensive Plan content, Land Development Regulations, and other City regulations that address the housing crisis and promote preservation and increased availability of safe, secure, and affordable housing. Participate in update of City’s Comprehensive Plan, including advocacy for a Housing Needs Assessment. Jointly with Economic Development Committee, review proposed Short‐term Rental ordinance and make recommendation to the City Council. Advocate for change to SEQ LDR that limits density to 1.8 units per acre on lots smaller than 4 acres. Identify renter‐related and home‐buyer protection strategies tp pursue in FY24. AHC Explore funding mechanisms to increase funding to Affordable Housing Trust Fund and make recommendations to Council. Housing Trust Fund level funded in the FY23 budget. Focused on availability of ARPA funding to support development of affordabley housing. Otherwise not started.Explore potential methods by which the City can increase resources—financial and/or staffing and/or data—directed to housing, especially affordable housing. Propose using ARPA funds for a Housing Needs Assessment. Advocate for additional City staff dedicated to community, housing, and economic development. Propose using ARPA funds for a Housing Needs Assessment. Advocate for additional City staff dedicated to community, housing, and economic development. AHC Work with staff to review options for buying privately owned or developing existing city‐owned land to develop additional perpetually affordable housing. Monitored lease agreement approved by Council and School Board. Staff is now working on the possible lot line adjustment for 575 Dorset Street (land behind former City Hall and Fire Department) to enable expanded affordable housing. Focus on making City‐owned land at 575 Dorset Street available for development as affordable housing.Encourage City staff to continue their work toward this goal and monitor these efforts. AHC, EDC Make recommendations to Council on how best to use ARPA funding for housing and economic developmentDone in collaboration with the Housing Trust Fund with unanimous committees support. RFP was issued in May 2022Continued from FY22: Make recommendations to Council on how best to use ARPA funding for housing and economic developmentReview proposals received in response to ARPA RFP and make recommendation. Provide input regarding how to invest remaining ARPA funds to address housing and climate change crises, such as weatherization.Recommended FY23 Priorities for Committee Proposed FY23 Strategies/Projects Committee ActionOpportunity OrientedFY22 Update (June 2022)Role of City Committee"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and Affordable and Community StrongCity of South Burlington ‐ Affordable Housing CommitteeFY22 and FY23 Policy Priorities & StrategiesAdopted by Council 11/15/21 and RecommendedRole of City Committee"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and FY22 Update (June 2022)
AHC Identify regulatory barriers and added costs of developing multi‐unit buildings and propose ways for SB to address them. Could include: waiver or reduction of city impact and permit fees for perpetually affordable developments. Not started Carry out research and make recommendations to encourage and enable redevelopment and make development of housing more affordable.Joint project of Redevelopment subcommittee and members of Economic Development Committee to identify (1) opportunities for and barriers to redevelopment of underutilized and vacant properties; (2) regulations that prevent higher density housing development, especially multifamily housing development; and/or (3) strategies to increase developers’ capacity to exceed the City’s Inclusionary Zoning requirement. Make recommendations as appropriate. AHC Articulate connections between dense housing development and climate change solutions. Ongoing Identify actions City can take that address both the housing and climate change crises. Provide input to the Climate Action Task Force on the content and recommendations included in the Task Force’s Report. AHC Review zoning districts city‐wide to identify additional locations for residential/mixed‐use zoning including conducting an inventory of vacant space.Redevlopment subcommittee Integrated into first proposed FY23 priority listed under Opportunity Oriented.See first proposed FY23 Strategy listed under Opportunity OrientedAHC Identify regulatory barriers and added costs of redeveloping areas of SB and propose ways to address themFormed Redevlopment subcommittee that talked with and visited with neighboring communities to learn best practices. Attended and gave input to Planning Commission meetings on the General PUD discussions and Shelburne Road. Supported ADU change to LDRs.Integrated into first proposed FY23 priority listed under Opportunity Oriented.See first proposed FY23 Strategy listed under Opportunity OrientedRecommended FY23 Priorities for CommitteeProposed FY23 Strategies/Projects Committee ActionAHC Propose an Impact Assessment Checklist for Council consideration. Requested that CCRPC convene a meeting on housing, climate change, and equity. Included language in the RFP for the use of ARPA funding a specific focus on BIPOC and New American households. Received a presentation from CCRPC on the ECOS Report and their focus on equity and inclusion.Propose that the City, in partnership with the School District, conduct an Equity Audit. Request that City Council use ARPA funds to underwrite the Equity Audit. Propose additional changes related to Equity.Request that City Council use ARPA funds to commission an Equity Audit, in collaboration with the School District. Propose inclusion of Equity chapter in update of Comprehensivs Plan. Advocate for City‐sponsored activities that commemorate Fair Housing Month (April 2023).FY22 Update (June 2022)Core Municipal Services and AdministrationRole of City Committee"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and
South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
FY2022 Work Plan Priority Areas & Actions
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Submitted Version September 22, 2021 1
The Mission of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee is to oversee the general operation of the
City’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure including its many recreational paths, sidewalks,
bike lanes, crosswalks and trails, and to advise the City Council of bicycle and pedestrian policy
and safety issues and operational needs and future development plans for the City’s bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure including the path network.
(Revised Mission as approved by the Committee 6/2021 to be approved by City Council)
Committee Members: Amanda Holland, Bob Britt (Vice-Chair), Cathy Frank, Dana Farr, Donna
Leban, Havaleh Gagne (Chair), Matty Larkspur, Nic Anderson (Clerk)
City Representative: Ashley Parker
Goal (Comprehensive Plan): Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe
transportation infrastructure.
The following are the Committee’s three Priority Areas and identified supporting Actions.
Priority Area: Cultivate and maintain a network of bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure that provides a safe and accessible connection for all residents.
● ACTION: Engage closely with City Staff on the allocation of the Penny for Paths Fund as well
as a strategic plan for implementing priority projects.
● ACTION: Annually participate in the CIP process to ensure alignment with the Committee’s
bike and pedestrian infrastructure priorities.
● ACTION: Meet regularly with Dept. of Public Works to drive alignment on safety,
maintenance and network priorities.
● ACTION: Coordinate with the Recreation & Parks Dept. and appropriate City Committees to
ensure City trails are accessible and maintained.
● ACTION: In coordination with City Staff, monitor the condition of the bike and pedestrian
network (paint, signage, surface condition) and report maintenance concerns.
● ACTION: Participate in scoping studies, planning efforts, and development review
applications that impact bike and pedestrian modes of travel and monitor the integration of
the preferred alternative or permit condition through to construction.
● ACTION: Advance new crosswalk locations by working with City Staff to determine level of
design and funding necessary for installation.
● ACTION: Annually review and provide updates to the mapped data of bike and pedestrian
infrastructure (existing and proposed GIS datasets) to maintain an accurate record of the
system.
South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
FY2022 Work Plan Priority Areas & Actions
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Submitted Version September 22, 2021 2
Priority Area: Strengthen communication with the South Burlington community on
bike and pedestrian network needs, priorities and successes.
● ACTION: Increase awareness of South Burlington as a bikeable, walkable city through
community outreach, digital/paper maps, signage and community surveys (People for Bikes
and League of American Bicyclists surveys).
● ACTION: Provide guidance to City Staff on the development and deployment of the
Recreation Path wayfinding package and regulatory signage.
● ACTION: Communicate bike and pedestrian network needs, priorities, successes through
announcements, events, meetings, digital/paper maps, and publicity.
● ACTION: Support City Staff in conveying the progress of projects funded by the Penny for
Paths Initiative with signage and announcements to indicate infrastructure improvements
“coming soon” or completed.
Priority Area: Promote a culture of using the bike and pedestrian network as a
pleasant, safe and easy alternative for transportation to school, work, recreation and
activities of daily living.
● ACTION: Partner with Energy Committee and South Burlington schools to increase bus,
public transit, bicycle and pedestrian commuting for students, staff, and residents
(statewide Way to Go School program, Safe Routes to School program and Committee's
Neighborhood to Schools Greenway pilot).
o Partner on efforts to annually promote and support the statewide Way to Go School
Program and schools registered with the Vermont Safe Routes to School Program.
o Continue the design and deployment of the Neighborhood to Schools Greenway Pilot
to create a safe route by foot or bike for middle and high school students to get to
school from the Mayfair Park and adjacent neighborhoods.
o Promote Bike to Work Week to encourage non-car transportation.
o Promote walk/bike to City Center (as building continues).
● ACTION: Collaborate with state and local agencies to explore novel ways to increase bicycle
and pedestrian safety by deprioritizing automobile transportation.
● ACTION: Participate on the City’s Climate Action Plan through a Committee liaison,
cognizant of the important role micromobility devices will play in a carbon-neutral future.
● ACTION: Identify partnerships to aid the education of all modes of travel (automobile, e-
assist devices, and non-motorized) on the rules of the road and use of the South Burlington
network.
Buildings/Termal Sector CAPTF Draft 06-09-22
City of South Burlington (Status: CAPTF voted to accept draft actions)
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
Buildings/
Thermal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
and Efficiency
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.1 Establish a program with utilities (GMP, Efficiency VT and VT
Gas) to grade & prioritize buildings on weatherization potential
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.2 Develop an energy efficiency ordinance to mandate
weatherization in high energy use buildings similar to
Burlington's Minimum Housing Code Weatherization
Ordinance.
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.3 City to become a 2030 District (https://www.2030districts.org/).
This is a private/public partnership working to reduce building
energy consumption, water use and transportation emissions
50% by 2030. Program targets larger commercial and multi-
family buildings, benchmarks energy use, and sets reduction
targets.
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
Number of buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.4 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines to
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.5 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization. Additionally, if successful, consider expanding
the airport area weatherization program to other areas of the
City.
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.6 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Policy B-1.7 Establish a program with utilities (GMP, Efficiency VT and VT
Gas) to grade & prioritize homes on weatherization potential
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.8 Establish a weatherization ordinance for existing single family
homes. (similar to Burlington's code for rental housing)
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
B-1.9 Require energy disclosure at sale/title transfer of existing single
family homes
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Promotion B-1.10 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines to
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
single family homes annually
Number of homes
weatherized
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/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.11 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization. Additionally, if successful, consider expanding
the airport area weatherization program to other areas of the
City.
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.12 Dedicate City resources to promote and educate residents,
businesses, and property owners about buildings/thermal
actions in this list.
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
B-1.13 Educate home owners on the difference between investment
grade energy audits and free walk throughs
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.14 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.15 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Investment B-1.16 Identify residential buildings that are not VT GAS
customers/eligible for VT GAS energy audit and provide city
resources to perform energy audits on these buildings.
B.1: Building
Performance
B-1.17 City support for energy audits and IR scanning equipment
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Policy B-2.1 City to become a 2030 District (https://www.2030districts.org/).
This is a private/public partnership working to reduce building
energy consumption, water use and transportation emissions
50% by 2030. Program targets larger commercial and multi-
family buildings, benchmarks energy use, and sets reduction
targets.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Policy B-2.2 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient commercial buildings not using fossil fuels.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Promotion B-2.3 Promote 2030 District program to SBBA and other businesses
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Promotion B-2.4 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
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/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Promotion B-2.5 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
Policy B-2.6 Recognize properties for phasing out/reduction of fossil fuels.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
B-2.7 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient multifamily buildings not using fossil fuels.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.8 Promote with recognition and rewards for property owners
adopting electrification
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.9 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.10 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
B-2.11 Educate home owners on the difference between investment
grade energy audits and free walk throughs
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Policy B-2.12 Recognize properties for phasing out/reduction of fossil fuels.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Policy B-2.13 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient homes not using fossil fuels.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.14 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization and electrification projects. Additionally, if
successful, consider expanding the airport area weatherization
program to other areas of the City.
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.15 Promote successful South Burlington businesses that perform
electrification and solar projects (also add this to renewable
energy sector?)
By 2030, X% of existing Multifamily
Residential Buildings (by square
footage) under management, including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties to be electrified annually
Number of multifamily
homes electrified
Promotion
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/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.16 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.17 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Policy B-3.1 Collaborate with VGS and identify timeframe and path for
legislature driven regulation
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Policy B-3.2 Prohibit fossil fuel use in new buildings. Work with VGS to
determine time-frame and work with City Attorney and/or
legislature to determine a path to regulation.
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Policy B-3.3 Establish and adopt a City building Code and hire code inspector
in order to ensure building energy code compliance
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.4 Showcase Net Zero projects, to help builders learn and secure
EVT incentives for Net Zero. Recognize builders with proven Net
zero projects.
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.5 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines at
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.6 Promote net zero building standards and work with contractors
and builders to meet net zero requirements
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.7 Educate community on the need for Net zero buildings
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Investment B-3.8 Dedicate City resources to promote and educate residents,
businesses, and property owners about buildings/thermal
actions in this list.
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Investment B-3.9 Invest resources for energy code and electrification standard
enforcement
Promote and educate whole home energy efficiency measures
to reduce overall energy use. Measures include energy efficient
appliances, lighting, and smart thermostats.
Establish a policy to ensure existing building electrification
retrofits are paired with energy storage and rooftop solar
generation and storage
Refrigerants
CAPTF to determine if this fits in the B1. pathway and if a metric to measure progress is needed. Efficiency VT provides RPC with a
report of energy efficiency measures annually so data is available to the City.
CAPTF to determine if an action regarding rooftop solar and storage for existing buildings fits here or in renewable energy
generation. The net zero energy code for new buildings should include this for new buildings so a separate action is not needed for
new builds.
B-3: Net Zero for
New
Infrastructure
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Sector Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID DRAFT Action
Renewable
Energy
R.1: Increase
renewable energy
generation in the
City
By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x%
(ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional
71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by
2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal,
As of 2018, renewable energy generation
in the City was 13,988 MWh)
% increase in
Megawatt Hours
Policy R.1.1 Adopt a policy to require qualifying new buildings to be built with solar or
other renewable net metered systems/paired with energy storage to
increase resiliency/reliability of electrical system during outages and
decrease fossil fuel usage during peak periods.
Renewable
Energy
R.1: Increase
renewable energy
generation in the
City
By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x%
(ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional
71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by
2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal,
% increase in
Megawatt Hours
Policy R.1.2 Update the Comprehensive Plan according to the Dept. of Public Service
Energy Planning Standards for renewable energy standards (Act 174).
Renewable
Energy
R.1: Increase
renewable energy
generation in the
City
By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x%
(ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional
71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by
2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal,
As of 2018, renewable energy generation
% increase in
Megawatt Hours
Policy R.1.3 Identify existing commercial roofs, parking areas and other areas that do not
currently provide carbon sequestration or storage, wildlife habitat, water
filtration, etc. where solar arrays would be compatible and should be
prioritized.
Renewable
Energy
R.1: Increase
renewable energy
generation in the
City
By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x%
(ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional
71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by
2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal,
% increase in
Megawatt Hours
Strategic
Investment
R.1.4 Create a program to incentivize residents and businesses to install solar
arrays on their roofs, over parking lots, or as appropriate as free-standing
structures
Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land is
managed to be
adaptive and
resilient to climate
change impacts
Preservation of remaining natural resource
areas and increase in green infrastructure
and soil health for carbon sequestration,
wildlife and insect habitat, flood resiliency
and water filtration services
Acres of
conserved land
and green
infrastructure
added
Policy N.1.1 Revise South Burlington’s land development regulations to protect our
remaining meadows, forests, grasslands and farmlands from further
encroachment, as permitted by law. The City should purchase for
conservation, and encourage private landowners to conserve or purchase
for conservation, South Burlington’s meadows, forests, grasslands,
farmlands and natural resource areas that then remain unprotected.
N.1.2 Adopt goal to replace 30% of mowed turf with native plant species by 2030.
Start a campaign to encourage “climate friendly lawns” whereby residents
are encouraged to convert portions with native perennials and trees.
(Partner with Grow Wild Burlington and other organizations as appropriate)
Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land
development will be
adaptive and
resilient to climate
change impacts
Preservation of priority habitat blocks and
increase in green infrastructure and soil
health
Acres of
conserved land
and green
infrastructure
added
Promotion N.1.3 Increase Soil Health: Promote composting and use of compost to restore soil
fertility, microbial activity, and moisture-holding capacity. Promote a
voluntary ban on pesticides, herbicides, and non-organic fertilizers.
Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land
development will be
adaptive and
resilient to climate
change impacts
Preservation of priority habitat blocks and
increase in green infrastructure and soil
health
Acres of
conserved land
and green
infrastructure
added
Promotion N.1.4 Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Enlist City partnerships (community
groups) to provide education and outreach to provide technical assistance
and opportunities to increase native trees - that can adapt to new
temperatures - on public and private property.
City of South Burlington (Status: CAPTF voted to accept draft actions 5/25)
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Natural Areas N.1: Ensure land
development will be
adaptive and
resilient to climate
Preservation of priority habitat blocks and
increase in green infrastructure and soil
health
Acres of
conserved land
and green
infrastructure
Strategic
Investment
N.1.5 Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Develop a program that supports the
planting of native trees on private property, commit funding to establish the
program and support ongoing implementation.
Non-Energy
Sector
(Waste)
NE.1: Reduce solid
waste
By 2030, X% decrease in solid waste Monitor solid
waste tonnage
Policy NE.1.1 As a member of the Chittenden Solid Waste District, reduce municipal and
construction waste. Limit trash pickup to only every other week.
Govt
Operations
GO.1: Develop green
practices in City
Operations
By 2030, all City operations following
green practices
Green practices
enacted
Policy GO.1.1 Adopt a green investment policy
GO.1: Develop green
practices in City
By 2030, all City operations following
green practices
Green practices
enacted
Policy GO.1.2 Adopt a green purchasing policy, including services purchased
Govt
Operations
GO.1: Develop green
practices in City
By 2030, all City operations following
green practices
Green practices
enacted
Policy GO.1.3 Adopt a green operations policy (includes things like no idling, raise the
blade, composting, etc.)
Govt
Operations
GO.1: Develop green
practices in City
By 2030, all City operations following
green practices
Green practices
enacted
Policy GO.1.4 As management plans are developed, include climate resiliency
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
efficiency
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
advanced
efficiency
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.1 Install solar and micro hydro turbine at wastewater treatment plant
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
efficiency
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
advanced
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.2 Include operational efficiency among top priorities for periodic upgrades to
wastewater treatment facilities alongside achieving or exceeding
environmental thresholds
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
efficiency
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
advanced
efficiency
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.3 Determine strategy and budget for municipal vehicles and equipment to
electrify or become zero emission. Consider having VTCCC conduct a free
fleet analysis and conduct an annual accounting of fossil fuel data for
municipal fleet vehicles . Publicize results as an example of clean investment
potential. City to look at options for financing as well as grants to speed
adoption. Engage the school district in this effort.
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
efficiency
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
advanced
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.4 Budget for annual EV charging equipment installments at various City
departments. During renovation or construction, make sites EV-ready.
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.5 Replace gas-powered small engine equipment with electric models.
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.6 Complete replacement of all streetlights with the most energy efficient light
sources.
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
efficiency
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
advanced
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.7 Develop a plan to electrify and increase the energy efficiency of all municipal
buildings. Utilize grants and the City's revolving loan fund for upgrades.
Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
Strategic
Investment
GO.2.8 Increase renewable energy production and battery storage portfolio of
municipal buildings.
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Govt
Operations
GO.2: Electrify City
equipment and
facilities or increase
By 2030, all City equipment and facilities
electrified or substantially more efficient
Fossil fuel use
data, and actions
that have
Promotion GO.2.9 Instill climate action and resiliency into all City-sponsored activities, events,
and programs
Govt
Operations
GO.3: Reduce City
Employee VMT
By 2030, X% reduction in employee
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
% reduction in
employee VMT
Policy GO.3.1 Develop a program to support employee transit, walking and bike, ride
sharing, and work-from home. Consider becoming a member of CATMA.
Small Engines SE.1: Electrify Small
Engine Equipment
By 2030, all small engines electrified Policy SE.1.1 Curtail or ban the use of new two stroke and four stroke gas powered small
engine equipment including lawn mowers and weedwhackers. Ban use of
leaf blowers. Incentives are available from Vermont utilities for the
purchase of residential and commercial battery-electric garden and
landscape equipment.
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Mitigation Plan
when complete
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Addressed
Policy AR.1.1 Increase protection of rivers and streams by increasing buffers around them
and by prohibiting human encroachment according to the best science. Both
measures will improve resiliency and mitigate damage from flood events.
Adaptation
and Resilience
https://www.ccrpcvt
.org/our-
work/emergency-
management/hazard-
mitigation-plan
https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org/Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Addressed
Policy AR.1.2 Implement green infrastructure principles into the built environment to
better absorb additional annual rainfall, minimize potential flooding events,
and prepare for extreme heat and high winds. Encourage rain gardens.
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Addressed
Policy AR.1.3 Increase wetland buffers according to the best science. This will
improve resiliency and enhance wetlands flood absorption capacity.
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Addressed
Policy AR.1.4 Develop enhanced flood response plans among emergency management
personnel, public works, and regional/state partners.
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Policy AR.1.5 Ensure resilient stormwater infrastructure. Assess culverts for geomorphic
capacity and aquatic organism passage.
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Addressed
Promotion AR.1.6 Encourage weather-based irrigation controllers, smart meters or other
water-saving land-scaping technologies. Encourage use of native, salt and
drought tolerant grasses, plants, and trees
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Promotion AR.1.7 Prepare the public with information on what to do and where to go in
extreme heat weather events.
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Promotion AR.1.8 Promote cool roofs and pavement and reduction of pavement area
Adaptation
and Resilience
AR.1: Follow
Recommendations in
the All Hazard
Mitigation Plan
when complete
Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme
Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in
order of vulnerability based on tool below)
Number of issues
in Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Addressed
Strategic
Investment
AR.1.9 Invest in green public spaces to make City safer amid worsening heat waves
and intensified flooding while also pulling carbon out of the air. Prioritize
projects in neighborhoods with disproportionately low access. Increase
opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, exercise, etc. in public spaces.
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Agriculture/F
ood Systems
AF.1: Ensure
sustainability of local
food and farm
systems while
decreasing emissions
Target TBD Number of
community
gardens and
increased access
to locally grown
foods
Policy AF.1.1 Launch a Nature Based Solutions Program that includes food systems,
farms, and expanded community gardens and urban farming prioritizing
neighborhoods with disproportionately low access. Require regenerative, no-
dig practices in City managed community gardens. Encourage regenerative,
no-dig practices in residential gardens. Parks and Recreation Dept shall offer
gardening classes and resources such as lower cost access to materials to
construct raised beds, soil/compost, gardening implements and seeds as a
summer course option for adults and separately for children. This can be
done in neighborhoods where raised beds can be added on commonly
owned land, or in landscaped areas of multifamily buildings.
Agriculture/F
ood Systems
AF.1: Ensure
sustainability of local
food and farm
systems while
decreasing emissions
Target TBD TBD Promotion AF.1.2 Work with UVM Extension and organizations like Common Roots-Farm to
Fork programs to promote food education in schools and sustainable
agricultural practices that support local farms and reduce reliance on large,
out of state food producers and their associated VMT.
www.commonroots.org
AF.1.3 Encourage food retailers to carry local products.
AF.1: Ensure
sustainability of local
food and farm
systems while
Target TBD TBD Promotion AF.1.4 Promote "Vitality gardens" as a way to bring healthy seniors and younger
people together around the community to grow local produce for home
consumption.
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Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 06-09-22
City of South Burlington (Status: CAPTF voted to accept draft actions on 4/27)
VT
Cap/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science
Based Target
Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
Transportation/
Land Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
and Efficiency
By 2030, X% annual
growth of Electric
Vehicle (EV) or
higher MPG vehicle
adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually,
and actions that
have advanced
transportation
efficiency
Policy T.1.1 Work with a consultant to inventory current multi-family electric vehicle charging
network needs/capabilities to inform a policy for existing multifamily properties to
install electric vehicle charging equipment. The policy could include an incentive
program for rental owners to allocate space for charging station.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X% annual
growth of Electric
Vehicle (EV)
adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Policy T.1.2 Adopt a policy to require (i.e. building code or zoning regulation) all new buildings be
built with the appropriate amount of electric vehicle charging equipment and 200-
amp electric service . Work with Drive Electric Vermont and/or Green Mountain
Power to determine the appropriate amount.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X% annual
growth of Electric
Vehicle (EV)
adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Policy T.1.3 Work with GMP to develop a policy with incentives for existing commercial properties
to install electric vehicle charging equipment.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X% annual
growth of Electric
Vehicle (EV)
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
Promotion T.1.4 Educate student drivers about eco-driving, electric and high efficiency vehicle and
transportation options including electric bikes.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X% annual
growth of Electric
Vehicle (EV)
adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Promotion T.1.5 Utilize Drive Electric VT resources and car dealerships to offer the community
education opportunities about electric vehicles. Educate consumers about EV
incentives being offered by utilities, Mileage Smart, and other programs.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X% annual
growth of Electric
Vehicle (EV)
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
Policy T.1.6 Work with CarShareVT to consider expanding EV car share program to South
Burlington.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT quantified
annually from VINS
registered to SB
residents, utilizing
DMV data
Policy T.2.1 Work with the school district to develop a policy for discouraging driving to school
(disincentives) and encouraging students to ride the bus, bike, or walk to reduce single
occupancy driving to school.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.2 Create policy to reduce duplication of service from solid waste haulers. Include
enforcement mechanism.
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Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 06-09-22
VT
Cap/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science
Based Target
Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.3 Research the applicability for micro-transit programs in South Burlington. Consider
working with SSTA, Senior Van Services
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.4 Maintain existing bike/ped infrastructure used for transportation purposes including
snow removal to ensure it can be utilized during all seasons.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.5 Work with the School District and Safe to Routes to School to adopt a policy to
encourage more biking/walking to school.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.6 Foster basic services to exist within ½ mile of neighborhoods.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.7 Adopt a Transportation Demand Management requirement for
development/redevelopment. Include incentives or requirements for multi-modal
transportation or parking maximums where feasible, parking disincentives or other
tools. Include bike share, car share, and supporting city policies.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.8 Prioritize higher density, mixed use development and affordable housing through the
land development regulations in areas with existing or planned reliable transit options,
services, and infrastructure (including bike/ped) within the transit overlay district.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.9 Create higher density housing to minimize vehicles miles traveled from employees
commuting to South Burlington by creating denser housing in the transit overlay
district.
T.2.10 Decrease pressure to build on undeveloped land, encourage conversion of existing
single family homes to multi-family homes and renovations to add studios or one-
bedroom apartments to existing homes. Prioritize use of this new housing for long-
term rentals over short-term rentals.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.11 Create a walk/bike master plan, recommend investments in retrofits of infrastructure,
including widening or narrowing where needed and consideration of making
bike/pedestrian infrastructure safer.
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Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 06-09-22
VT
Cap/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science
Based Target
Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.12 Partner with CATMA to increase membership among employers (City Government,
Senior Center, School District, and large employers/collection of employers) in the City
to reduce driving alone to work and encourage transit use through reduced fares,
carpooling, telecommuting, and walking/biking, bike storage, and showers. Offer
rewards for employees who do this.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.13 Survey residents on approaches for encouraging bus ridership. Approaches could
include advocating for free ridership.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.14 City events reinforce transportation goals, such as Open Streets event (perhaps closing
northbound lane of Dorset Street and/or Market Street) or showcase bike path with
an annual event (marathon/half marathon/5k)
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Strategic
Investment
T.2.15 Invest in Green Mountain Transit to increase transit ridership on existing route,
identify new routes, and increase frequency.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Strategic
Investment
T.2.16 Increase bike/ped infrastructure (routes, bike parking, signage, and striping) city wide
to connect all neighborhoods in South Burlington and to adjacent communities in
support of a walk/bike master plan.
Transportation/L
and Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Strategic
Investment
T.2.17 Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportation, (e.g. I-189
Exit, Chittenden County Park and Ride Plan). Identify synergies with I89 Corridor
Project.
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CCAD- Committee on Common Areas for DogsGoal* Objective Strategy Action ItemsPlanned Completion DateResources Needed PartnersAffordable and Community Strong: Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.Education: Community Education on DogsSignage, Media, Classes, Pub mtgsCoordinate Puppy/Training and Dog Classes with Rec Dept. Hold a series of educational meetings for the communinty around dog behaviors, ediquette etc. signage planned for in FY24 budget. Classes to start fall of 2022 and public meetings on‐goingBudget supports in Rec and Park or DPW general fund for signage and advertisements Recreation and Parks Dept, DPW, TOPCommunity survey: ”Is South Burlington a dog friendly community” Gather information about community needs regarding dogs.Create a ten question survey to infuse into the overall city assessment survey. Additional targetted survey at parks/events.Ahead of the comp plan and in concert with the ARPA outreach, the city will be doing a community survey. Develop a series of dog related questions for consideration. July‐August 2022 Spend time in June meeting to brainstorm questionsPlanning and Zoning, City Council Stewardship Programs: Develop neighborhood groups for parks and common areas. (1) Friends Group for Dog Parks Events (2) Ranger Volunteers‐ Pathways, Trails, Open Spaces1) Need to identify a friends group point person to run the facebook, help cooridinate and promote events. 2) Ranger volunteers to walk trails and pathways to remind folks of all ordinances, hand out poop bags and poop bag holders within in the citys natural areas. Need to draft "job descriptions" and promote the program Goal for the Friends launch is August, with the Ranger program to begin in MayFunds to support t‐shirts for rangers and maybe hats for eventsPet Food Warehouse, Recreation and Parks DepartmentCommittee Composition: Ensure commiƩee composition is reflective of the community and municipality. 1) Dog Expert (humane society, vet, educator) 2) Animal control officer‐ 3) Liaisons for Rec and Park/NRCCCampaign beyond historical methods.Work with city council to reframe intitial committee resolution to ensure sustainability of membership and to include language about how to identify a "dog expert" as well as inclussion of animal control officerLanguage to be developed by Jan 23 to be considered by CC in March ahead of committee openings Supports from PD to support attendance of Animal Control Officers, participation from local animal expertRec and Park Dept and SBPDPolicies and Regulations: Comp Plan, DRB, Ordiance, Fee Structure, Management PlansInfuse dog considerations(proactive, not reactive)into policy. Review current policies, ordinances and comp plan language. Research best practices on inclusion of dogs in private development and municipality resources. 1) Establish criteria for achieving an identity for South Burlington as a "Dog Friendly Community" 2) Develop language for change/addition to support identity 3) Propose recommendations that will establish dog friendly policy.1) present‐October 2) November‐December 3) Februaryno financial resources needed Planning and Zoning Dept, Legal Dept, Clerks Office, Finance, Recreation and Parks Dept, DPWCommunity Engagement: More citizen and business support around positive inclusion of dogs in our community.Provide opportunities and activities for engagement and social networking.Develop a calendar of seasonal events.Fall: Barktober Fest, Spooky Pooch Winter: Canine Keg Crawl, Canine Valentine Spring: Mornin Joe with Fido Summer: Yappy Hour, Agility Event, Water Retrieval ongoing/seasonalPlanning and marketing support needed from the Recreation and Parks DepartmentRecreation and Parks Dept, Rec and Park Committee, South Burlington City News, TOP, Pet Food Warehouse, Business, Professionals and volunteers Opportunity Oriented: Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide communityAquire Adequate Resources: (CIP, General Fund and Specialty Funding) Plan and aquire needed ongoing funding to support maintenance needs of existing infastructure and propose one time funding to support creation of additional amenities/activities. Develop budgets based on RFQ's. Identify possible funding sources.Seek financial assistance through corporate sponsorship, state/federal grants, private foundations, CIP, General Fund Line Items and Establishment of Specialty Funds. City Budgeting Schedule and specialty projects as needed/availableRecreation and Parks Department, DPW, City Council, Volunteer Groups,CCAD, state/federal grants, businessses, sponsors, donationsRecreation and Parks Department, DPW, City Council, Volunteer Groups,CCAD, state/federal grants, businessses, sponsors, donationsWalkable: Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.ANNUAL WORK PLAN FY23F:\City Council\Policy Priorities and Strategies\FY23\For Retreat\Committees\FY22 PPS CCAD 7/1/2022
CCAD- Committee on Common Areas for DogsGoal* Objective Strategy Action ItemsPlanned Completion DateResources Needed PartnersMaster Plan for Dog Areas: Regional/Local Off Leash Dog Spaces,Dog Runs, Dog ParksIncrease number of dog specific spaces in the community.work with R&P and consultantInclude Dog Parks/Spaces as part of the scope of work in their Parks and Open Space Master Plan project for FY 24Work with Rec and Park Dept and Committee in November 2022Time on agenda and joint committee meeting to establish scopeRec and Park Committee, Rec and Park Dept, consultants, Planning and Zoning, City Council and City StaffGreen and Clean: Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South BurlingtonMitigate Dog Waste In Public Areas and Waterways: Provide the community with easy access to resources for dog waste collection is a proven strategy to keep pathways and waterways clean and clear. 1) Assess Current and Future Needs for Mutt Mitt Stations 2) Identify needed resources/materials to increase inventory. 1) Finalize recommendations to City Council on prososed plan to increase Mutt Mitt Stations. 2) Finalize recommendations 3) Support installation and marketing to community.City Council in August of 2022; access funds to support installation for Spring 2023$5,000 needed in the budget to support intallation with additional funds needed to support replacement of bags. Approval from DPW that their staff can support the installation of additional amenties.Recreation and Parks Committee, Friends Group, Ranger Group, DPW, Future Project Bike Rack:F:\City Council\Policy Priorities and Strategies\FY23\For Retreat\Committees\FY22 PPS CCAD 7/1/2022
Committee ActionEDC, PC *EDC to participate in airport rezoning subcommittee*PC to discuss and adopt allJohn Burton from the EDC participated in the rezoning task force. The committee voted to decline the zoning change and recommended more airport/neighborhood discussions.EDC Work with staff to review options for buying or developing existing city‐owned landStaff updated EDC at Committee meetings. Discussions continue about the possibility of doing a lot line adjustment for development at 575/577 Dorset Street.AHC, EDC Make recommendations to Council on how best to use ARPA funding for housing and economic developmentWill be part of the ARPA public process over the summer.Review progress at the Umall. Support the development as appropriate.Participate in the Comp Plan review and update process with a focus on reviewing data points and using this information to inform future prioritiesCommittee ActionCity of South BurlingtonFY22 Policy Priorities & Strategies ‐ Report #3 and FY23 RecommendationsAdopted by Council 11/15/21 and RecommendedFY23 Recommended PrioritiesAffordable and Community StrongOpportunity OrientedFY23 Recommended PrioritiesRole of City Committee FY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help implement policy."Role of City Committee FY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help
EDC Develop and review metricsCommittee has discussed metrics and is narrowing the list of indicators to track. This will also be part of the Comp Plan updated.PC and EDC Provide feedback and review of options on industrial‐commercial zonesNot yet begunEDC Identify staff support for EDCThe City Manager is staffing the Committee.EDC Explore Commercial Cannabis, monitor CCB's efforts and make recommendations to CouncilIn January, EDC recommended bringing this question to the voters to decide. No community interest was expressed until the last minute. State is pushing off fall launch. EDC to review after State launch.Opportunity Oriented ‐ Assess needs and gaps of the business communityHold a series of business meetings and roundtables to assess our business community's green initiatives in progressCommittee ActionEDC Continue to participate in I89 Corridor conversationCommittee has been on the CCRPC calls. Report expected this summer.Committee ActionEDC Explore ways to recruit and retain clean energy businessesConsidering best approach to this initiative.Explore ways to recruit and retain clean energy businessesFY23 Recommended PrioritiesFY23 Recommended PrioritiesGreen & CleanWalkableFY22 Update (June 2022)Role of City Committee FY22 Update (June 2022)"This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help "This is how our resident committees can inform policy and help Role of City Committee
ENERGY COMMITTEE FY 2023 ADOPTED WORK PLAN
Strategy
Description Role of City Committee
Affordable and Community Strong
Walkable - Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure
Develop a safe and efficient transportation system that suppports pedestrian, bicycle and transit options while accommodating the automobile.
Green & Clean - Emphasizing sustainability for long term visibilityof a clean and green South Burlington
Promote conservationof identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land andagricultural resources
Reduce energy consumption city-wide and increase renewable energy production where appropriate.
Committee Interest
Outreach and education to low income and multifamily residential building owners to connect property owners with
resources they need to weatherize and solarize their properties, and provide low-carbon transportation options
Conduct public outreach and education directed at home owners that will show them the money savings, the
improvements in home comfort, and the increases in the resale value of their homes that can be obtained by a variety of
energy efficiency improvements. We do this with poster ads and articles in The Other Paper, through the EC website and
Facebook page, the Energy Committee monthly email newsletter, and education workshop events.
Expand regular communication with community, through website, Other Paper, Front Porch Forum, etc.
Climate Change Resolution
Must Do
Begin implementing the City's Climate Action Plan ( including a specific Transportation Implementation and Goverance Implementation)
( Transportation Plan linked to Walkable)
Build a public/private coalition to support implementation of the Climate Action Plan. This will include designing the
coalition, outreach, engagement with the community, and organizing actions for the coalition to do. The coalition will
support the official CAP implementation task force that we hope City Council will create once the CAP is finalized.
Work on policy-related aspects of Climate Action Plan implementation. This could include things like LDR (Land
Development Regulations) changes, internal city policies, and city council resolutions. The details will depend of the
contents of the final CAP, and will likely include requiring solar electricity generation on all new commercial buildings.
Work on infrastructure project-related aspects of Climate Action Plan implementation. This could include things like
getting more EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers in South Burlington and improving the bike and pedestrian path network. The
details will depend of the contents of the final CAP.
Continue to collect, monitor and analyze energy data for City facilities * post reports to web site
Assist city staff as needed to enable the City to monitor the energy performance of its facilities and to identify facilities
where additional savings may be obtained with energy efficiency investments.
Opportunity Oriented
Core Municipal Services and Administration
Library Board
FY23 Goals
Board to review and consider the following recommended goals for FY23
• Complete Strategic Planning by January 2023
• Bring in state library consultant to help refocus and engage new and existing trustees to
address
current needs as described in the Strategic Plan
• Plan and implement annual fundraising event conducted by Spring of 2023
• Evaluate future participation in community festivals
• Align board advocacy and staff programming and marketing to engage underserved
communities
• All Committees participate in planning for the new Comprehensive Plan
• Develop a strategic plan brochure for sharing with the public that can be updated for
annual reports
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Hi Andrew,
During our last meeting, we reviewed our priorities and committee members sent me the order they would to rank them. This is the result of the ranked NRCC priorities in order of importance:
1. Continue development of Open Space Plan
2. Provide input and assistance to South Burlington’s Climate Change Task Force
3. Advocate for implementation of Pesticide/Fertilizer Policy
4. Look into pollinator-friendly landscaping: planting, partnerships, education/outreach, policy
5. Canopy conservation: advocate for long-term funding for ash tree replacement, education/outreach about Project TREEage, heritage tree protection
6. Explore equity, inclusion, access, and environmental justice in relation to natural resource and conservation policies
7. Study Comprehensive Plan and align our focus with the plan’s goals
8. Continue to discuss Land Acknowledgement and make a proposal to City Council
9. Pay attention to City Council and other committees’ agendas, and advise on plans and policies or attend meetings when relevant
10. Improve communication and collaboration with other committees
11. Advocate for long-term funding for ash tree replacement
In addition, here are the water, sewer, stormwater, and wetland projects that the committee
supports in no particular order.
• Stormwater Infrastructure Project as part of the Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area project (to include funding for use of the park as an outdoor public gathering space)
• Stormwater Infrastructure Project as part of the Red Rocks Project (also including deferred trail maintenance in support of use as an outdoor gathering space)
• Wetland Restoration & Habitat Management Opportunities (Water Quality Management)
• Force Main Replacement at Commerce Avenue
• Airport Parkway Effluent micro‐hydro turbine
• Twin Oaks Pump Station refurbishment
• Misc Stormwater Projects
• Misc Water Dept CIP needs
Thank you.
--
Jean Chaulot
NRCC Chair
Project Description FY 23 Commission Role / Action
Comp Plan2024 Comprehensive Plan Development Update of Comprehensive Plan as required by State Law Full Process ‐ outreach, drafts, review, hearings in
August/September 2023
Internal review of policies and goals by City departments and
committees for inclusion in 2024 Comprehensive Plan
Engage with committees and departments for review
of subject areas
Planning Commisssion review of Comprehensive Plan policies
and update
Include policy updates as needed
Iterative process of review and update to drafts of sections and
complete draft as produced
Review and edit drafts of Comprehensive Plan
prepared by Staff
Comp PlanComprehensive Plan progress check‐in Review status on achieving objectives and implementing
strategies from 2016 Comp Plan
Full status update from Staff, PC, and committees as
part of 2024 Plan process
Comp PlanTargets, Projections, and Data Identify targets, projections, data, and other information we
have and information that we need to form the foundation of
2024 Comprehensive Plan policy
Review 2016 plan for existing information, locate and
review updated information from other sources, and
update 2024 Comp Plan
Comp PlanIndustrial Zoning Comprehensive look of space for future industrial‐only areas Task to EDC for initial review of Industrial‐zoned
areas; Adjust Comp Plan Land Use
Comp PlanClimate Change Mitigation Review recommendations from Climate Action Task Force;
determine how or if to include in regulation; adopt regulations
Review and incorporate recommendations from
Climate Action Task Force in 2024 Comprehensive
Plan for future regulation
Comp PlanHousing Policy Examination Review diversity of housing types available and set goals for
missing or underrepresented types; review home ownership
and set pol
Collect information about existing housing, discuss
and add policy statements regarding housing
development and needed housing in the 2024
Comprehensive Plan
RegulatoryAddress specific public comments on
draft LDRs
Consideration of exempting restoration projects Decide on exemption and update LDRs
Exempt parcel from Master Plan requirement if subdividing
only for conservation
Decide on exemption and update LDRs
Street types Refer to Bike/Ped Committee
Tree ordinance and soil conservation Refer to Natural Resources Committee
RegulatoryDensity Calculations in SEQ Address "1.8 acre" issue in SEQ Review and determine if changes are needed
RegulatoryChange name to Land Use Regulations Consider change to the name of the regulations Adopt name change after legal review
RegulatoryUpdates to City Center FBC and Official
Map
Continually consider regulatory barriers for implementation
and build out of the FBC, including updates to Official Map
Address issues that arise, open dialogue with
developers and DRB regarding FBC function
RegulatoryClean up of 2022 LDR amendments Identify any functional issues with the LDRs and correct as the
issues arise, including addressing specific public comments from
draft LDRs and post‐adoption
Address issues that arise
PolicyUpdate to Official Map with land use
around I‐89 Bridge Connections
CCRPC UPWP Project for review, study, and planning of the
land uses and zoning around the landing areas for the I‐89
bike/ped bridge
Work with CCRPC and review land uses PolicyReview of Uses in Commercial Districts
and Industrial Districts
Explore possibilities of adding uses, clarifying definitions,
changing boundaries, etc. to facilitate innovative commercial
uses, including review of residential uses
Examine Mixed I‐C district allowed uses (including
definitions) for any updates; examine Industrial‐Open
Space for compatibility with additional residential use
PolicyParks Master Plan Identify Function of existing parks and needs for future parks. Support Rec & Parks Committee; Task initial review
and development to the Rec & Parks Committee;
possible review and implementation in City Official
Map
PolicyClimate Action Plan Respond to Climate Action Task Force Report and take
regulatory action to implement recommendations
Receive and review Climate Action Task Force Report
PolicySolar Requirement on new buildings Second half of the recommendation for commercial buildings
to include a minimum solar
Review staff recommendations; adopt minimum
solar requirements if desired
PolicyReplace Transportation Overlay District
with Transportation Demand
Management (TDM)
Replace the existing traffic overlay district that sets a cap on
rush‐hour vehicle trips along major roadways with new tools to
encourage multi‐modal investment and changes in travel
modes.
Adopt TDM PolicyScenic Views Establish scenic view protection overlays, including a
methodology, analysis of priorities, and standards for
foreground, middle ground, and background
Define project goals and information needs, engage
consultant(s)
Notes Key
Planning Commission has primary
responsibility
Planning Commission has support
role in FY23
Planning Commission assigns task
to other committee in FY23
Public Art Commmittee
FY23 Recommendations
Cultural Plan – PAC ‐ Scope, Contract and
Initiate Cultural Assessment and Plan FY23 PAC
Develop scope for and
contract for a South
Burlington Cultural
Plan; obtain ARPA
funding
Build art into public spaces throughout
South Burlington multi‐year PAC
Contract with Artists for
art installations city
wide
Build out public art section of City website FY23 PAC
Provide content and
layout
Clarify role – develop memorandum of
understanding with DRB, continue to
communicate ability to act as a resource
for South Burlington Art (per resolution,
first part was in the first version, but PAC
also clarified to include their general
interest).
FY23 PAC, DRB develop memorandum
of understanding
Williston Road Streetscape – PAC – select
artist FY23 PAC
Gooses (Market St. Stormwater Pond) –
PAC ‐ hold dedication of the artwork FY23 PAC
Priority & Work List for July 2022 - June 2023
The committee’s themes remain consistent year after year: supporting our mission, the
Recreations & Park department, and our community. The following are a list of Work Priorities
for FY23.
1. PARK ASSET MANAGEMENT
a. Evaluating Park Facilities- The Committee will begin an annual seasonal park
inspections (with forms and schedules to be developed) with the goal to create a
priority list for annual maintenance. The Committee will establish an on-site
training day this spring and establish a calendar for evaluating each park and
assigning a member to complete the evaluation. * Early spring 2022
b. Supported Department Structure- Formalize process, structure, and expectations
of park maintenance from the perspective of the committee and of the community
that visit our parks. Supporting collaboration between both Recreation and Parks
and DPW to achieve this task. Concepts include moving Parks Staff under
Recreation and Parks umbrella, Facilities umbrella or creating a Superintendent
of Parks position.
c. Deferred Maintenance- Supporting a bond vote for $1.5million in deferred
maintenance for our parks system once a sustainable project management
structure has been established in DPW.
d. Trails Program- Support to formalize, maintain, sign, and promote the City’s
network of trails. This is an underutilized asset that should be articulated in a
thoughtful and intentional way. * This includes input in the development of the
new trails system at the Auclair Property in collaboration with Bread-and-Butter
Farm.
e. Open Space Management Plans- Wheeler Management Plan needs to be
updated once the Easement is finalized. This effort should be in coordination
with staff, Rec, and Park and NRCC.
f. Park Maintenance Plans- Development of annual parks maintenance plans for all
parks should be completed to ensure standards can be met with current staffing
standards; advocating for additional staff as needed.
g. Supports with Green Up Day initiatives within the park
2. OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT:
a. Continue to have a perspective and voice in the use of South Burlington’s open
space.
b. Ensure application of existing management plans, updating as required. Create
timeline for drafting additional open space management plans.
c. Advocate for recreational access for all in our community on city owned property;
specifically, Hubbard, Auclair Parcel and other municipal owned assets. * See
trails development section for more detail.
d. Bees and Trees- Investigate potential for apiaries within the park system as well
as provide lectures, classes, and educational information.
3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/EDUCATION
a. Ensure Recreation & Parks Department has opportunity to present to the City
Council at least annually. Proposed this happen in July as it is Parks Month
b. Increase in Events inventory to include targeting, community, and regional draws
c. Increase program offerings nature/conservation and age specific pockets.
d. Collaborations with other city opportunities: Library, Schools, Food Shelf, Infinite
e. Committee & Departmental outreach around education & advocacy
i. Sharing the recreational and park needs, priorities and
accomplishments
ii. Consider monthly writing for TOP
4. SOCIAL EQUITY INITIATIVES:
Prioritize social equity and the role that the committee has in providing recreation and
parks access for all members of our community.
a) Parks Master Plan: The need to evaluate and plan for equidistant park access
for all sectors and abilities as well as intentional recreation of programmatic and
both passive and active park opportunities for all demographics. Search and
advocate for funding source for FY 2023 for project completion in FY 2024.
b) Free Programs: Work with Recreation Department to provide more free
programming for the community; especially for youth programs. This could be
reflected in lower revenues or balanced through enhanced scholarship fund in
general fund.
c) Community Garden Program: Support current conversation at the airport
property about installation of community gardens. Look to add inventory at
Jaycee Park for community garden site and consider additional raised garden
beds at the food shelf.
5. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW INPUT:
Provide ongoing review and input to development projects in the community that
promote opportunities or potential opportunities for recreation that serves all members of
the community; on-going.
a. Consider official committee liaison to work with RDB. This Liaison would have
the support of the committee to work with the RDB and developers with the
expectation that some of the projects will need to be presented to the committee.
Work is needed to outline this committee position, responsibilities and
expectations.
b. Evaluation and determination of deeded recreational assets to the city vs.
privately held amenities through HOA/Developers.
6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INPUT:
As the City dives into the next re-write/update of the Comprehensive Plan, the
Recreation and Parks Committee desires to be at the forefront of this revision; noting
that the last plan was updated without proper vetting through all committees and a last-
minute effort to make edits fell short of the committees’ goals.
a. Review current plan and identify areas of weakness
b. Propose language amendments and/or additions
c. Participate fully in all committee, council and public process
7. NATIONAL STANDARDS REVIEW:
Research and document South Burlington’s Recreation & Park Department in
comparison with appropriate national data. Using annual update from NRPA study to
identify trends in bench mark communities. * Data entered by staff in Jan- reviewed by
sub-committee when released (usually March/April). This helps tell the story of
Recreation in South Burlington and determines advocacy needs.
8. INDOOR RECREATION CENTER ADVOCACY:
Continued focus on creating an Indoor Recreation Facility for the future in South
Burlington as determined by City Council that this is a priority for FY23.
a. Determination of location: Need public transportation- revitalize existing structure
b. Costing Review
c. Begin planning for timeline
d. Advocacy
e. Fundraising: Re-activating the Recreation and Parks Foundation to support
raising $1,000,000 of seed money to support the creation of an Indoor
Recreation Center.