Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report July 01, 2012 - June 30, 2013 4044004 401 1640 Sos' southburlington VERMONT CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT INCORPORATED IN 1972 ANNUAL REPORT DULY 1, 2012 — JUNE 30, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES City Officials and Committees 1 City Clerk Vital Statistics& Election Results 5 Dog and Cat Owners Registration 12 Board of Civil Authority Report 13 Zoning Administrative Officer's Report 14 Recreation & Park Report 15 Bicycle Pedestrian Committee 16 Fire Department Report 17 Community Library Report 19 South Burlington School District 21 Energy Committee Report 22 Public Works Report 23 CCTA Report 24 Vermont Department of Health Town Report 27 City of South Burlington Audit Year Ended June 30, 2013 29 City of South Burlington Elected Officials Term Expire City Council Pam Mackenzie,Chair 40 Hummingbird Lane 497-1340 2 year 2014 Pat Nowak 98 Logwood St 863-5315 2 year 2015 Rosanne Greco 63 Four Sisters Rd 497-0711 3 year 2014 Chris Shaw 57 Moss Glen 864-1515 3 year 2016 Helen Riehle 1559 Hinesburg Rd 864-5460 3 year 2015 City Clerk Donna Kinville 82 Fieldstone Dr 862-5238 3 year 2014 School Directors Elizabeth Fitzgerald,Chair 95 Holbrook Rd 865-4554 3 year 2015 Martin Lalonde 304 Four Sisters Rd 863-3086 3 year 2016 Julie Beatty 59 Dorey Rd. 862-9627 3 year 2014 Diane Bugbee 89 Floral Street 660-8683 2 year 2015 Dan Fleming 339 Golf Course Rd 864-6460 2 year 2014 Champlain Water District Commissioner William Szymanski 4017 Williston Rd 862-9880 3 year 2014 City Representatives Michele Kupersmith 23 Brewer Parkway 863-1814 District 3-7 Ann Pugh 67 Bayberry Ln 863-6705 District 3-8 Maida Townsend 232 Patchen Rd 862-7404 District 3-9 Helen Head 65 East Terrace 862-2267 District 3-10 Chittenden County State Senators Diane Snelling 304 Piette Rd.Hinesburg,VT 05461 482-4382 Ginny Lyons 241 White Birch Ln,Williston,VT 05495 863-6129 David Zuckerman 2083 Gilman Rd 598-1986 Philip Baruth 87 Curtis Ave.,Burlington,VT 05401 503-5266 Sally Fox 80 Bartlett Bay Rd.South Burlington,VT 05403 860-6428 Timothy Ashe 45 Lakeview Terr.,Burlington,VT 05401 318-0903 Congress Representative US Representative Peter Welch 1404 Longworth House Office Bldg,Washington,DC 20515 US Senator Patrick Leahy 433 Russell Senate Building,Washington,DC 20510-4503 US Senator Bernard Sanders 332 Dirksen Senate Bldg,Washington,DC 20510-4503 Justice of the Peace Feb.1,2013-Jan.31,2015 Patrick Benner 3 Woodside Dr 865-0954 Chuck Bolton 5 Prouty Parkway 864-0552 William Burgess 58 Simpson Court 658-0214 Agnes Clift 34 Victory Dr 658-0690 Tracy Harrington 28 Hayes Ave 598-3168 Marcel Laberge 69 Logwood Dr 777-9124 Maurice Mahoney 69 Joy Dr G-1 658-6353 Bob Nowak 98 Logwood St 863-5315 Pat Nowak 98 Logwood St 863-5315 Margaret Picard 33 Peterson Terrace 864-7396 Ann Pugh 67 Bayberry Lane 863-6705 Chris Shaw 57 Moss Glen Ln 864-1515 Michael Sirotkin 80 Bartlett Bay Rd 860-6428 Peter Taylor 4 Mayfair Street 862-9455 Lynn Vera 11 Pavilion Ave 658-2711 City of South Burlington City Council Appointments July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 Term Expire City Manager Sanford Miller 7/1/2012 2/4/2013 Bob Rusten- Deputy City Manager 2/5/2013 4/14/2013 Kevin Dorn -Interim City Manager 4/15/2013 6/30/2013 City Treasurer Bob Rusten 575 Dorset St 846-4112 Planning Commission Barbara Benton K8 Stonehedge Dr 652-4601 4 Year 2015 Chris Cole 238 Spear Street 658-2807 3 year 2015 Tracy Harrington 28 Hayes Ave 4 year 2016 Jessica Louisos 8 Valley Ridge Rd 3 year 2014 Bill Stuono 30 Elsom Parkway 3 year 2015 Ted Riehle 1559 Hinesburg Rd 862-5460 3 year 2013 Sophie Quest 134 Spear St 4 year 2016 Zoning Administrative Raymond Belair 575 Dorset St 846-4106 Assoc. Planner&Assistant Zoning Administratoi Cathyann LaRose 575 Dorset St 846-4106 Development Review Board Mark Behr 38 Moss Glen Lane 865-9245 3 year 2014 Tim Barritt 71 Meadow Rd 658-6490 4 year 2015 Roger Farley 1416 Hinesburg Rd 864-6949 4 year 2013 Art Klugo 102 Fairway Dr 3 year 2015 Bill Miller 7 Lupine Lane 4 year 2016 Michael Sirotkin 80 Bartlett Bay Rd 860-6428 4 year 2014 Bill Stuono 39 Elsom Parkway 865-2805 1 year 2013 Design Review Committee Adam Davis 340 Patchen Rd 497-1819 3 year 2013 Jean-Sebastien Choulot 27 Myers Court 264-9636 2 year 2013 Marcel Beaudin 102 S. Beach Road 658-4023 2 year 2014 Chittenden County Transportation (CCTA) Steve Magowan 149 Holbrook Rd 660-2017 2 year 2014 William Wessel 70 Highland Terr 862-4092 3 year 2014 Burlington International Airport Commission Gene Palombo 34 Myers Court 2 year 2014 Recreation Committee& Leisure Arts Linda James 3 year 2015 Laura DeMaroney 1520 Dorset St 863-3234 3 year 2014 Susan Ducharme 142 Cobblestone Rd 863-6303 3 year 2012 Glenn Sproul G-8 Stonehedge Drive 658-5769 3 year 2014 Jennifer Kochman 75 Hadley Rd 862-8281 3 year 2013 Edie Robenstein 909 Dorset Street 862-8917 3 year 2013 City of South Burlington City Council Appointments July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 Elizabeth Robitaille 12 Hopkins St 658-6695 3 year 2013 Red Rocks Yiota Ahladas 3 Pavillion Ave 658-5126 3 year 2014 Jed Lowy 4 Shaw Ave 862-2771 3 year 2014 Mary Jo Reale 110 Central Ave 864-3175 3 year 2014 Joe Frank 138 Upswept Lane 862-1816 3 year 2014 Lisa Yankowski 35 Central Ave 862-6081 3 year 2013 Erwin Cohen 39 Bower St 658-4488 3 year 2013 Mike Hershberg 3 year 2015 Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Michelle Connor R3 Grandview Dr 310-2858 3 year 2014 Matt Boulanger 3 year 2015 Dana Farr 39 Bower St 658-4488 2 year 2014 Catherine Frank 3 year 2016 David Jacobowitz 9 Andrews Ave 658-6536 3 year 2014 Donna Leban 7 Iris Lane 965-2839 3 year 2015 Roy Neuer 13 Deane Street 863-5750 3 year 2013 Miranda Voegeli 58 Meadow Rd 860-6676 2 year 2014 Library Board of Trustees Elaine Dates Sarah O'Neil Susan Blanton 48 Brewer Pkwy 865-9776 3 year 2014 Don Jenkins Jay Pasackow 9 Oak Hill Dr 862-8797 3 year 2013 Michelle Cannon 26 Cabot Court 652-9030 3 year 2014 Frank Scanlan 5 Aspen Dr#313 203-550-5187 3 year 2014 Chittenden Solid Waste District Paul Stabler 1 Woodbine St 862-9283 2 year 2013 Mark Boucher(Alt) 2 year 2013 Winooski Valley Park District Joseph Payne 71 Juniper Dr 912-660-1724 3 year 2014 Natural Resource Committee Russell Agne 110 Country Club East 863-5304 3 year 2014 Marie Amusk 119 Fairway Dr 864-8566 3 year 2013 Patrick Clemins 3 year 2015 Elizabeth Millzia 3 year 2015 Johathan Miller 95 Suburban Sq. 660-8833 3 year 2014 Laurel Williams 24 Orchard Rd 310-0684 3 year 2014 Larry Michaels 3 year Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility Liaison Comm. Martin Kenny 21 Hermit Thrush Lane 399-2085 3 year 2014 Maurice Cloutier 11 Lindenwood Dr 862-8947 3 year 2014 Sally Fox 80 Bartlett Bay Road 860-6428 3 year 2013 Helen Head 65 East Terrace 862-2267 3 year 2013 William Tegtmeyer(Alt) 165 N. Twin Oak Terrace 846-7522 3 year 2013 Cindy Mackin 65 Hummingbird Lane 355-1169 3 year 2015 City of South Burlington City Council Appointments July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 City Charter Committee Donna Kinville 82 Fieldstone Dr 862-5238 3 year 2013 Agnes Clift 34 Victory Dr 658-0690 3 year 2014 Peter Taylor 4 Mayfair St 862-9455 3 year 2015 David Coriell 64 So. Beach Rd 353-8314 3 year 2014 Dan Fleming 339 Golf Course Rd 864-6460 3 year 2014 Cemetery Committee William Szymanski 4017 Williston Rd 862-9880 City Clerk Appointments Laura Kimball- Deputy City Clerk Lori Pilus-Assistant to the City Clerk City Manager Appointments Bob Rusten Deputy City Manager Trevor Whipple Police Chief Douglas Brent Fire Chief Justin Rabidoux Director of Public Works Paul Conner Director Planning &Zoning Thomas Hubbard Recreation Director Louise Murphy Director Community Library Janice Ladd HR Director Corp!. Andy Chaulk First Constable Sgt. Paul Edwards Second Constable Sexton at City Cemeteries Edlridge Cemetery W. Szymanski Shelburne Rd. Cemetery W. Szymanski Resurrection Park Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Alan Yergeau Anavath Gerim Louis Lisman Hebrew Holy Society 41 • 1 soutnniriin ' CITY CLERK Vital Statistics During the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, there were 209 births, 165 deaths and 142 marriages recorded in the City Clerk's Office. Revenue generated by the Clerk's Office Recording &copy fees: deposited to general fund $210,138 Civil Marriage Licenses: 138 licenses issued @$45 $6,210 Paid to state treasurer $4,830 Transferred to general fund $ 1,380 Animal Licenses: 1,013 dogs 211 cats Deposited to general fund $19,902 Dog Control Kennel Fees: deposited to general fund $4,019 Motor Vehicle Renewals: deposited to general fund $ 831 Green Mountain Passport: deposited to general fund $236 Beverage Licenses: deposited to general fund $6,905 1st, 2nd class, tobacco licenses, entertainment Fish and Game Licenses: Transferred to general fund $ 102 Elections: There will be 1 election during Fiscal Year 14 which will be the Annual Meeting on March 4, 2014. This election is very important to all residents as your City Councilors, School Board, City Clerk, Water Commissioner, budgets and any special considerations will be voted on. Please come out and make your voice heard. Dogs/Cats: The City, in an attempt to protect its citizens, is going to be proactive this upcoming year and attempt to get all dogs and cats that reside in the City registered. All dogs and cats(past 6 months of age)should be registered in their municipality and needs a current rabies vaccination. Registration begins in early January and continues until April 1st. Any registrations after April 1st are charged a late fee so please come in prior to April 1st to register your pet. For more information visit www.sburl.com and go to the Clerk's page under departments. Registrations can be completed by coming into the office, by mail or on-line by credit card or debit card. Respectfully submitted, Donna Kinville, City Clerk FY13 Elections November 6, 2012 Presidential Election by District 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total President Anderson/Rodriguez 9 5 9 9 32 Johnson/Gray 23 25 22 31 101 Lindsay/Osorio 3 3 1 3 10 Obama/Biden 1,650 1,720 1,636 1,506 6,512 Romney/Ryan 698 851 522 677 2,748 US Senator Diamondstone 13 18 12 14 57 Ericson 24 39 32 33 128 Laframboise 6 3 5 7 21 MacGovern 592 746 413 585 2,336 Moss 11 12 9 20 52 Sanders 1,681 1,717 1,666 1,539 6,603 Representative to Congress Desrochers 46 59 54 74 233 Donka 506 620 386 498 2,010 Laframboise 2 7 5 6 20 Newton 17 9 16 15 57 Welch 1,721 1,830 1,642 1,566 6,759 Governor Brock 815 947 599 821 3,182 Eagle 2 5 7 7 21 Ericson 22 26 35 34 117 Peyton 30 30 40 32 132 Shumlin 1,476 1,541 1,478 1,310 5,805 Lieutenant Governor Gekas 980 996 1,036 862 3,874 Mitchell 25 21 32 25 103 Scott 1,234 1,442 998 1,246 4,920 State Treasurer Diamondstone 16 22 39 35 112 Pearce 1,241 1,287 1,244 1,117 4,889 Schramm 114 132 121 123 490 Wilton 817 981 631 835 3,264 Secretary of State Condos 1,873 2,004 1,727 1,708 7,312 Herbert 188 216 183 247 834 Auditor of Accounts Hoffer 1,247 1,290 1,200 1,087 4,824 Illuzzi 873 1,026 754 958 3,611 Levy 25 29 41 30 125 Attorney General Jackowski 34 36 29 28 127 McMullen 665 784 538 691 2,678 Sorrell 1,450 1,586 1,368 1,325 5,729 Stanak 86 56 124 88 354 State Senator Ashe 1,250 1,297 1,254 1,180 4,981 Baruth 1,056 1,087 1,021 934 4,098 Brown 351 409 402 432 1,594 Forney 140 140 172 148 600 Fox 1,346 1,452 1,261 1,251 5,310 Ingram 742 812 789 738 3,081 Jeroloman 83 85 114 94 376 Kiss 417 442 401 380 1,640 Letovsky 232 254 186 237 909 Lyons 1,167 1,288 1,128 1,103 4,686 Palmer 251 311 229 292 1,083 Selby 201 207 191 200 799 Snelling 1,192 1,344 911 1,096 4,543 Zucker 1,089 1,135 1,106 1,010 4,340 State Representative Kupersmith 7-1 1,870 1,870 Ann Pugh 7-2 2,019 2,019 Helen Head 7-3 1,766 1,766 Cutler 7-4 758 758 Townsend 7-4 1,375 1,375 0 High Bailiff Barrows 681 827 566 737 2,811 Major 1,259 1,347 1,279 1,217 5,102 Article I: Shall the voters amend the City of South Burlington Charter to add Section 13-2005 as follows: 13-2005. City Library Department (a) The South Burlington Community Library shall be a department of the City of South Burlington. (b) There shall be a library director, who shall be chosen and serve as a city department head. The city manager and library trustees shall collaborate regarding appointment or removal of the library director. Final appointment and removal authority is vested in the city manager. The city manager shall be responsible to evaluate the performance of the library director: the city manager shall seek input from the library trustees. (c) The library trustees, with the advice of the library director, are responsible for proposing to the city manager the appropriation of city revenues the library trustees believe are necessary to fund library operations. The library trustees, in consultation with the library director, shall have authority to make, adopt, modify and repeal non-fiscal library policies such as content of library collections. (d) Except as otherwise provided, the library trustees shall serve as an advisory body to the city council on areas such as the library's mission, location and facilities, including fundraising to support these areas. The city council and/or city manager may seek input from the library trustees prior to implementing any action that would have a material effect on the library's operations, policies or procedures. (e) The library trustees shall have exclusive authority to adopt, amend and repeal bylaws which do not impact library finances, which concern the meeting schedule for library trustees and which relate to activities necessary to meet the advisory requirements of this charter language. Bylaws cannot be in contradiction to the requirements or intent of this charter. Additions are in underline. 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Yes 1,515 1,689 1,443 1,328 5,975 72.8 No 520 615 441 655 2,231 27.2 Article II: Shall the voters amend Sections 13-301 and 13-1701 of the City of South Burlington Charter as follows: § 13-301. Officers; general provisions The officers of the City of South Burlington shall be those provided by law for towns, except as otherwise provided by this charter. The officers shall have all the powers and duties necessary to carry out the provisions of this charter as well as those provided by law that are not in conflict with this charter. The offices of fence viewer, weigher of coal, and inspector of lumber shall be abolished. Sub-sections (1) and (2) remain unchanged. (3) Commencing upon expiration of the incumbent city clerk's elected term of office in March 2014 the city clerk' s position shall become appointed. The council by majority vote of all its members shall appoint annually the city clerk. The city clerk shall be a resident of the city unless waived by the council. § 13-1701. Appointment and removal (a) All city employees not cicctcd by the votcrs shall be appointed, supervised and removed by the city manager unless otherwise specified in this charter. There shall be no discrimination in employment on account of race, religion, or political affiliation. Appointments, layoffs, suspensions, promotions, demotions and removals shall be made solely on the basis of training, experience, fitness and performance of duties of the individual, in such manner as to ensure that the responsible administrative officer may secure efficient service. Additions are in underline and deletions are in strike out. 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Yes 1,014 1,044 1,075 876 4,009 49.7 No 980 1,219 762 1,094 4,055 50.3 Article III: Shall the voters amend Section 13-301 of the City of South Burlington Charter as follows: § 13-301. Officers; general provisions The officers of the City of South Burlington shall be those provided by law for towns, except as otherwise provided by this charter. The officers shall have all the powers and duties necessary to carry out the provisions of this charter as well as those provided by law. The offices of fence viewer, weigher of coal, and inspector of lumber shall be abolished. Sub-sections (1) and (2) remain unchanged. (3) The city clerk shall be elected to a three-year term with all the powers and duties granted under general State law, including appointment and management of all staff of the clerk's office, including assistant city clerks. (a) The staff of the city clerk, if they qualify, shall be members of the local bargaining unit but shall be exempt from all provisions regarding hiring, disciplining and firing. (b) The city clerk shall be responsible for all aspects of operating the clerk's office including limiting access after office hours. Additions are in underline. 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Yes 1,466 1,595 1,315 1,476 5,852 73.1 No 506 645 513 486 2,150 26.9 Articles I, II, and III were not approved by the House Government Operations. In a letter on April 10, 2013 by Donna Sweeney, Chair of the Committee,stated "We are writing to advise that we do not intend to pass out of our committee the proposed South Burlington charter changes set forth in H.392 (regarding electing the City Clerk)and H.393 (regarding library trustees). One of our main concerns is that these proposed charter changes were not made in compliance with 17 V.S.A. § 2645, in that the meeting on November 6, 2012 for the voters to vote on these changes was not duly warned." 3 March 5, 2013 City Council 3 year term 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Dooley 325 267 223 300 1,115 Shaw 587 800 355 526 2,268 City Council 2 year term 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Engels 312 283 222 307 1,124 Nowak 596 782 351 514 2,243 School Board 3 year term 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Lalonde 639 787 430 611 2,467 School Board 2 year term 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Bugbee 669 810 447 638 2,564 CITY ARTICLES ARTICLE II Shall the City adopt the City Council's proposed budget for FY 2014 totaling thirty million,eight hundred and fifty-seven thousand, eight hundred and seventy-seven dollar ($30,857,877)of which it is estimated eleven million, eight hundred and seventy-five thousand,seven hundred and nineteen dollars ($11,875,719)will be raised by local property taxes? 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Yes 574 599 349 392 1,914 57.24 No 333 442 235 420 1,430 42.76 School Articles ARTICLE II The total proposed budget of$42,986,751 is the amount determined by the South Burlington School Board to be necessary to support the South Burlington School District's educational program for the year beginning July 1,2013. State law requires the vote on this budget to be divided because(i)the school district's spending per pupil last year was more than the statewide average and (ii)this year's proposed budget is greater than last year's budget adjusted for inflation. Part A: Shall the voters of the South Burlington School District authorize the school board to expend $42,258,065,which is a portion of the amount the school board has determined to be necessary? 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Yes 628 684 374 442 2,128 62.28 No 298 384 218 389 1,289 37.72 Part B: If Part A is approved by the South Burlington School District voters,shall the voters of the South Burlington School District also authorize the school board to expend $728,686,which is the remainder of the amount the school board has determined to be necessary? 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total Yes 570 610 331 369 1,880 55.59 No 348 446 256 452 1,502 44.41 Total City Ballots Cast 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 Total 940 1,092 608 842 3,482 Attention all South Burlington Dog and Cat Owners It's the time of year again to register your cat or dog. Who needs to be registered? Any dog or cat 6 months of age or older. Why should they be registered? To ensure that every dog and cat has had the necessary vaccinations to protect the citizens of South Burlington. This information is also helpful when your dog or cat has wandered off as the registration tag aids us in re-uniting them with their owner. • The City is encouraging every pet owner to get their dog and cat registered by April 1st to avoid late fees being charged. • Are you unsure if the clerk's office has the most up to date copy of your pet's rabies "= certificate? Visit www.sburl.com and click in the following order: city departments,city clerk,dog and cat licenses then scroll to the bottom of the page. There is a listing by street or owners last name for you to view the rabies information that is on file with the clerk's office or call the clerk's office at 846-4105. _,mom Ways to register your dog or cat: 1) Stop by the clerk's office. Office hours are Monday Friday 8:00 to 4:30 4 2) Drop off the form below and payment after hours in the night drop box at City Hall P' 3) Send the form below and payment through the mail 4) Using your credit card and going to www.sburl.com and click in the following order: city departments,city clerk,dog and cat licenses-then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on X-press pay. Once in the program select Vermont,South Burlington then choose"Animal License"if you are re-registering or for new registrations select"dog/cat fees"from the menu choices.Payment can only be made by credit card or debit card(sorry we cannot accept e-checks for registration at this time). The City Clerk's Office is in the process of putting together a special package for a lucky dog and cat. There are no tickets to buy or forms to fill out,just register your pet(s) between January 6,2014 up through April 1,2014. On Wednesday,April 2nd all registered dogs will be placed into a drawing. Then all the registered cats will be entered into a separate drawing. Each winner will be given their new tag number of either Tag#1 or Tag#2,a goodie basket and their picture posted in the City Hall lobby for the year. More details will be coming as we are continuing to put this event together. Dog Cat Pet's name Renewal or New animal to the city Owners name Phone number Owners address Vet's name&Phone number Don't forget to enclose a copy of the rabies certificate Fees until April 1, 2014: Dogs Cats Spayed/Neutered $20.00 Spayed/Neutered $11.00 Unspayed/Unneutered $24.00 Unspayed/Unneutered $15.00 South Burlington Board of Civil Authority(BCA) 2013 Annual Report December 2013 The South Burlington Board of Civil Authority(BCA) is responsible for hearing appeals of city tax appraisals and together with the City Clerks Office is responsible for federal, state and local elections. The BCA also serves as the South Burlington Board of Abatement. The BCA is composed of the elected Justices of the Peace,the City Clerk and the members of the South Burlington City Council. From January 1,2013 to December 31, 2013 the Board held 10 meetings including appeals to city property tax appraisals and preparation for 1 City Election. The members of the BCA also held 1 meeting as the Board of Abatement to consider requests for abatement of taxes. The BCA also continued to work with the Assessors Office and City Manager to better ensure that residents are informed of the Assessment process and related timelines for appeals. We wish to also acknowledge and thank South Burlington City Clerk Donna Kinville and the staff of the City Clerks office for their excellent support during the past year including management of the voter check list,registering voters,mailing and processing returned absentee ballots and polling location set up. The City Clerk's office continues to be aggressive in insuring the accuracy of the voter checklist and conduct of all citywide elections and votes. The Board would like to remind city residents that in the coming year they will have opportunities to express the freedom of our democracy by voting on Town Meeting Day March 4, 2014 (Tuesday) City Election Day. We will also conduct two elections: the State Primary Election Tuesday,August 26, 2014 and the General Election Day Tuesday,November 4, 2014. City issues may also be voted during these elections. We encourage city residents to be registered to vote and look forward to seeing you at the polls for each election. We would remind voters that they may also cast their votes using the absentee ballot process. The following served as members of the South Burlington Board of Civil Authority during 2013: Patrick Benner, Vice Chair; Chuck Bolton; Bill Burgess; Agnes Clift; Rosanne Greco; Tracy Harrington;Marcel Laberge; Pam Mackenzie; Maurice Mahoney; Pat Nowak; Peg Picard;Ann Pugh; Helen Riehle; Michael Sirotkin; Chris Shaw; Peter Taylor, Chair; Lynn Vera. We wish to thank Sally Fox for her service as a member of the BCA during part of the year. Respectfully Submitted, Peter Taylor, Chair .-� Patrick Benner, Vice Chair southburlin ton PLANNING & ZONING ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT PERMITS CONSTRUCTION COST 45 Residential (54 units) $14,198,694 151 Residential Additions &Alterations $3,471,269 0 Residential Garages $0 2 Commercial Buildings $1,872,000 96 Commercial Additions &Alterations $11,174,902 50 Other $305,754 6 Non-Taxable $429,414 350 $31,452,033 PREVIOUS YEAR COMPARISON PERMITS CONSTRUCTION COST 33 Residential (155 units) $17,144,019 156 Residential Additions &Alterations $4,270,628 2 Residential Garages $56,500 1 Commercial Buildings $4,756,295 96 Commercial Additions&Alterations $19,128,721 111 Other $973,402 9 Non-Taxable $1,537,490 408 $47,867,055 Residential construction decreased significantly this year over the previous year.The number of units decreased from 155 units to 54 units. Please note that last year was unusually high and that together, these two 92)tears balance to the 95-105 average of the past 5-6 years.The 54 units represent 37 single family dwellings, seven (7)two-family dwellings, and three (3) multi-family dwelling units.The drop in the number of units was mainly due to many fewer multi-family units being constructed during this year. The value of new commercial construction was down from the previous year even as the number of new commercial building permitted during the year increased from one (1) building to two (2) buildings. Each year we remind residents the need to obtain a zoning permit when making repairs or renovations which exceed $5,000 OR if you are changing the footprint of your home (deck, porch, sunroom, etc.) regardless of cost, as well as any accessory structure (shed, detached garage, etc.)also regardless of cost. If you have any questions about whether your project requires a permit, please call the Planning& Zoning office at 846-4106. 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com su • l.- ton1 ton RECREATION & PARKS ANNUAL REPORT The Recreation&Parks Department offered over 200 different programs this year,with a total of 567 sections in those programs.4,135 people registered for programs and with our special event offerings;we served over 5,000 people in the community. Our office scheduled and coordinated the use of all park facilities for recreation programs, school events,youth sports organizations,and non-profit events from March through November, totaling more than 12,000 hours of usage. This year we introduced more programming for both the preschool age and mature adults over 50. However,we continue to explore options for a designated space appropriate for offering even more programming to these age groups. We added to our Special Events and Family Fun Nights this year with a Summer-Fest in June. Activities were held at Red Rocks Park and were tailored around the water and beach. It was also a great opportunity for camp families to meet the summer camp staff,just before camps started. Autumn-Fest was a huge success this Fall, with great weather and a great turn out of the community. We combined our Movie in the Park with Autumn- Fest and had the biggest turnout ever. This event has the makings to become a great community wide event. We continue to offer our Halloween Events-Pumpkins in the Park and the Halloween Celebration, as well as Family Bingo,Dive-In Movie,Family Skate Night and Kites in the Park. We hope to see you at one of these free events in the coming year. Our committees continue to work on pressing issues and we thank them all for their continued support and the many hours that they give. The Red Rocks Park Committee formed a sub-committee to develop a management plan for Red Rocks Park,and the Recreation&Leisure Arts Committee developed a matrix for assessing the potential of active recreation possibilities in new land purchases or new developments. The Rec Path Committee went through a name change this past year,Bicycle&Pedestrian Committee,to better reflect the role that they play in reviewing development plans and weighing in on the continued safety of bikers and walkers in our community-see their annual report. Facility improvements this year included refurbishing of the tennis courts at Szymanski Park,rebuilding of the basketball courts at Jaycee Park,and a new replacement set of bleachers. The department also was able to replace the signs at Jaycee Park, Szymanski Park and Red Rocks Park. Special thanks to the Parks Division of DPW which worked to install all the signs. Also,at Dorset Park,energy efficient lighting was installed in all of the parking lot lights,and the Veterans Memorial was completed in late November. The official dedication will be held this May. We had a change of staffing this year starting in June with interim positions throughout the city. Todd Goodwin became Interim Director,when Tom Hubbard became Interim Deputy City Manager. In November,these positions became permanent and Holly Baker was promoted to Assistant Director. The Program Supervisors position was filled with two part time people during the interim period starting in September,they will be with us through June 2014. We express our continued appreciation to the school district for the special partnership in providing facility space and support. Special thanks also to City Council,and the various departments for their continued support, and to our many volunteers,committee members,part-time and full-time staff who assist,represent,and support us throughout the year. Respectfully submitted, Todd Goodwin Director of Recreation&Parks 2013 Annual Report—Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Meetings:The Committee meets the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 5:30pm in the upstairs conference room of the Municipal Office Building.All meetings are open to the public. Mission:The Bicycle Pedestrian Committee provides input on the general operation of the City's many shared-use paths, on-road facilities, hiking trails and sidewalks, and advises City Staff and Council of operational needs and future development opportunities for the path network. Recommendations to City Council and Related Departments The committee regularly reviews pending developments and makes recommendations for future enhancement of the recreation path system. Name Change In 2013,the committee requested and received from Council a change to its name,from "Recreation Path Committee" to "Bicycle Pedestrian Committee."This change reflects the continued expansion of the committee's work beyond the recreation path system to include bicycle and pedestrian facilities and planning citywide, and to reflect their use for both recreation and transportation. Connecting Gaps and Improving Bike/Ped Facilities To improve safety and expand opportunities for bicycling,jogging,walking and other uses,the committee focused on a variety of projects in 2013, including: - Making recommendations for the City Center and TIF District plan for Market Street and the surrounding area, including multi-use paths along key routes as well as pedestrian crossings and bicycle facilities. - Making comprehensive recommendations regarding the classification of streets and installation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities across the city - Meeting with South Burlington residents and community organizations for ideas and feedback. Complete Streets—Williston Road In 2013, members continued to observe the implementation of the bicycle lanes on Williston Road and have provided feedback to city staff and Council on the performance of the lanes. Public Outreach Committee members attended conferences throughout the year, including the Bike-Ped Business Forums,Walk-Bike Summit,VTrans Bike/Ped Initiatives and the Vermont Economic Progress Council's (VEPC)TIF meeting.Committee members also periodically submit articles to local media outlets. Regular Maintenance The Bicycle Pedestrian Committee meets quarterly with the Department of Public Works (DPW)to discuss the maintenance of the paths,trails,sidewalks and paved road shoulders used by bicyclists, pedestrians and other non- motorized users. Recognition The committee also notes with sadness the passing of Barry Carris. For many years, Mr. Carris constructed and maintained many of South Burlington's paths and trails. Respectfully submitted, Matt Boulanger,Chair Michelle Connor,Vice Chair Miranda Voegeli Cathy Frank Dana Farr,Secretary Donna Leban David Jacobowitz Roy Neuer Todd Goodwin, Recreation &Parks Director 701F s outhburlin ton FIRE & RESCUE Once again it was a busy year for the South Burlington Fire Department. Fiscal Year 2013 again saw an increase in responses. Emergency responses or calls for service totaled 3,007; 750 were fire responses and 2,257 were medical responses. We continue to be the second busiest fire department in Vermont. The city continues to see an increase in the number of multi-family dwellings and commercial structures. Fire and building codes and regulations require these buildings to have fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems as protection against fire. This is good because it saves lives and limits property damage. These systems automatically report smoke and fire conditions and in many instances extinguish small fires prior to our arrival. These protection systems are more sensitive and tend to activate quicker than in single family dwellings. The mere size of the building and the number of occupants requires an increased response to these complexes. We work very closely with the property managers of these properties to see that the systems are maintained thus preventing malfunctions and false alarms. Federal grant funding has been harder to come by but we still take advantage when we can. Vermont Homeland Security sub-grant funds are still available periodically for wage reimbursement and some small equipment. Most of the training programs are keyed to technical rescue training and equipment as they are targeted to fund programs for terrorism prevention and mitigation. In the past these sub-grants have allowed us to purchase technical rescue equipment which would not have been able to be funded locally. It has allowed our members to receive training in rope rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue and most recently water rescue. In November of 2012 we hired our own fire inspector/fire marshal. We have hired Terry Francis who worked as fire marshal in Burlington for 14 years and as a member of the Burlington Fire Department for 33 years. Terry is a great addition to our staff and has the title of Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal. He prepared and developed the city ordinances needed to allow us to implement our own inspection program. He also worked with the State of Vermont Division of Fire Safety and the city attorney to put together the written inspection agreement authorizing us to enforce the State's code. We are happy to say that this has been a"home run" so far for the city and the knowledge that we have gained about structures in the city has been tremendous. AMBULANCE SERVICE There never seems to be a decline in the need for Emergency Medical Services. We always remain busy when it comes to the ambulance service. We have seen some pretty remarkable results with the use of our paramedics. They are now able to provide numerous medical interventions in the field which were previously only available in the hospital emergency room. I again remind people, all patients that are transported by the ambulance are charged a fee for service. Our fee schedule is maintained at rates which are consistent with other neighboring Chittenden County ambulance services. The revenues collected are used to offset most of the overall cost of this service to the taxpayers. In June, the City Council approved the hiring of a collection agency to collect unpaid ambulance charges and fees. If you are transported by ambulance make sure we have your correct medical insurance information. Our billing clerk/secretary is able to handle all health insurance questions and is available Monday thru Friday should you need assistance. She direct bills all health insurance providers, automobile insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. I wish to thank the citizens of our community for their continued support of their fire and emergency services. Thanks to the City Manager, the City Council as well as the other city departments. As always, my special thanks to the officers and firefighters of the South Burlington Fire Department. Should you have any questions or problems that I or this department can assist you with, please feel free to stop by or call. Respectfully submitted, Douglas S. Brent Chief of Fire and EMS Annual Report The Children's Room was redecorated and has become a more welcoming space for children age 0-13 and the adults who accompany them. Reading nooks were created to encourage family reading. A new SMART board was added through a grant from the North Country Federal Credit Union. The SMARTboard has enhanced children's programming opportunities. A reorganization of the Children's collection improved access to the collection and the ability to browse. New after-school programming for elementary school children occurred, Community Crafters,a teen group,was created to create arts and crafts,and chess boards were added to the Main Library to provide activities for teens. Library statistics July 1, 2012—June 30, 2013 • 83,928 people visited the Library • 7,658 people attended programs at the Library. • Total library holdings currently total 66,736 (High School= 19,399;Community=46,977). • 129,061 items circulated. • 307 deliveries of library materials were delivered to homebound residents • The library was open 57.5 hours per week • Per capita tax support for the library in South Burlington is$22.42 (state average=$27.19) • Over 2,000 electronic e-books and audiobooks were checked out to patrons • Digital resources such as Listen Up Vermont and Vermont Online Libraries were used 5,357 times. • Volunteers donated 1,265 hours of service to the Library The Library Board of Trustees, Library Director,City Managers,and City Council supported a Charter Change to the South Burlington City Charter which would allow the Library Board of Trustees to continue to function as an Advisory Board and which would place ultimate responsibility for the Library with the City. The proposed Charter change was approved by the majority of voters in the November 2012 elections and sent to the Vermont Legislature for final adoption. The Vermont State Legislature, who makes the final decision on all municipal Charter changes, did not approve the proposed charter change that the South Burlington residents voted to pass. The failure to pass the proposed charter change has resulted in placing the full responsibility for the South Burlington Community Library, including the hiring and firing of the Library Director, into the hands of the council-selected Library Board of Trustees. The State's rejection of the City's proposed charter change, led the Library Board of Trustees to create a memo of understanding with the South Burlington City Council which was approved in October 2013. Library Board of Trustees Report The Library Board of Trustees for The South Burlington Community Library began down a path of collaboration with the City via our new Memo of Understanding. This MOU highlights the multi-faceted duties and responsibilities of trustees toward governing the library and fulfills the requirements of state law. Our City Council enriched our Board by granting nine positions which doubled our capacity to represent the citizens of South Burlington. In turn, we have organized along Committee Assignments of Advocacy, Funding, and New Building in order to be ready for the future. Our officers include one new position of Treasurer and we also have a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary. We have completed our revised Bylaws in addition to the MOU and developed a document of Policy and Procedures. Lastly, we are working on other documents that guide us toward other eventualities like "Hiring a Director". We also maintain a cooperative arrangement with the Friends and try to support them in their endeavors. One of our members initiated the collaboration of a rain garden to solve the expensive problem of flooding at the library. We are represented at the Vermont Library Association by attending their functions for Trustees. Our goal is working together toward the betterment of the library. Respectfully submitted by, Louise Murphy, Library Director Elaine Dates, Chairwoman of the Library Board of Trustees South Burlington Police Department 2013 Annual Report This past year has been a busy one for your police department. We have seen staffing changes, increasing demands and welcome input from our community. The department continues to work hard to provide the highest quality police services while being mindful of our budget. After a number of retirements in 2012 the department has built a new leadership team from within and promoted members to supervisory positions. We also welcomed Officers Kelsey Monroe and Dale Crispin to the force in 2013. An analysis of 2013 data showed that crime in our community was reported at a higher rate than in 2012. Specific increases were seen in burglary, domestic violence, and shoplifting. We did see a decrease in reported unlawful mischief and theft from vehicles. It was clear that a significant reason for the increase in reported crimes was opiate addiction. As a result of these concerns,the police department participated in a series of community forums which were sponsored by the city council. The forums were designed to discuss crime, opiate addiction,neighborhood issues, and neighborhood watch. The department continues to work with neighboring agencies to identify drug sources and to hold them accountable. We also have been working closely with hotels and motels to identify and discourage illegal behavior. The department continues to work as collaborative partners on this difficult problem realizing that education and treatment are --� key components of addressing the issue. Our Community Justice Center continues to see an increase in cases. The support of officers and the hard work of Community Justice Center staff is resulting in positive outcomes. Offenders are being held accountable in a more positive community centered process. We are indebted to our many Community Center volunteers who staff reparative boards on a weekly basis. Their hard work results in holding offenders accountable in a more effective, less expensive manner than our traditional justice system. City resident Red Johnson has single-handedly run our security alarm program. All security alarms installed in any property within the city are required to be registered each year by April 1. Failure to do so can result in fines and no response by police. Registration information is available on our website. Patrick Benner, another resident volunteer,has taken on the task of updating and coordinating the Neighborhood Watch program. This is particularly important as we seek the assistance of community members in helping to prevent crime in South Burlington. Another concern that was voiced during the community forums was the need for additional police officers. In 2010 the department was downsized by two officers and one civilian position to avert a city wide budget crisis. Upon my request the city council authorized application for a 50%federally funded police officer position. The grant was awarded and a new officer will begin in early 2014. The city council was also receptive to adding a second position to the fiscal year 2015 budget. If this budget is passed by our voters the police force will return to the same number of officers we had in 2010. This will assist in responding to the current demands in our community. Hearing the concerns of those who live in South Burlington,the department purchased and installed a drug disposal box now located in the police department lobby. The box is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can drop off any prescription or over- the-counter medication. It is far better to dispose of unneeded medications properly thereby avoiding the risk of theft from the home. We are fortunate to have some of the finest women and men working in the department. They are pleased to be serving the citizens of South Burlington and appreciate your support. I encourage you to take time to offer your feedback, whether it be a compliment, a suggestion or a concern. You can do this with a phone call to the on-duty supervisor, completing the form on our website (www.sbpdvt.org), sending a letter or by contacting me. Respectfully submitted, Trevor S. Whipple Chief of Police twhipple@sbpdvt.org (802) 846-4111 SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT John Stewart Business Manager 550 DORSET STREET SOUTH BURLINGTON,VT 05403-6296 OFFICE:South Burlington High School Tel.802/652-7055 FAX 802/652-7013 Email: sstewart@sbschools.net SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED NNE 30,2013 The Independent Auditors' Report for the year ended June 30, 2013 is reprinted in its entirety, as a separate report,which is available at the South Burlington City Clerk's office at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington,Vermont and the School District Business office at 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, during normal business hours. It also can be accessed at the District website at www.sbschools.net under the Business Office. SOUTH BURLINGTON ENERGY COMMITTEE—FISCAL YEAR 2013 ANNUAL REPORT The mission of the South Burlington Energy Committee is to promote energy conservation, energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy resources among the City's residents, businesses, and in municipal affairs. The committee accomplished the following in FY2013: LED Streetlight Replacement—Worked with the City on a streetlight replacement project. Streetlight inventory completed; ongoing replacement of conventional streetlights leased from GMP with LED lights (reducing costs and energy usage). Condo Weatherization Project — Worked with Vermont Gas to manage a program to weatherize condominiums. 24 condos were weatherized. Vermont Gas has continued the weatherization program. Renewable Energy Projects—Supported City solar projects including the development of the Dorset Park Solar Array and the Claire Solar project. Building Energy Code Compliance — Worked with the City to develop a process to improve communication to builders and owners about the State's energy code. City now hands out Energy Code Compliance brochures with an explanatory letter when building permits are issued for applicable construction. Met with Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and EVT concerning strengthening compliance throughout the state. Home Energy Challenge—Ongoing participation for prizes based on the number of units weatherized in 2013. Initiated a Residential Weatherization Campaign, distributed weatherization pamphlets to neighborhoods, and hosted energy efficiency open houses. Promoted program at the South Burlington Farmer's Market. Municipal Capital Program — Supported the development and approval of the capital program items related to municipal energy efficiency improvements. Draft Comprehensive Plan — Provided detailed energy efficiency and renewable-energy-related recommendations to all sections of the Plan. Worked with the Form Based Code Committee to try to ensure that the new FBC framework serves Plan energy goals. Interim Zoning Committees—Attended IZ committee meetings to increase awareness and collaboration regarding important energy issues. Collaborated and advocated for change in the draft FBC street typologies. Made recommendations to the Affordable Housing Committee to include energy efficiency. Market Street—Worked with other City committees to try to guarantee transit best practices and energy efficient transportation options (e.g., bicycles)that would safely accommodate all users of all abilities and ages along Market Street. Other—Applied for and initiated the requirements for the Go Vermont Commuter Challenge Grant($500), hosted Home Weatherization Button Up workshops, began researching participation in the Georgetown University Energy Prize(GUEP),worked with an interested resident and Public Works Director to explore changing some traffic signal timings to improve traffic flow and reduce idling time, and advocated for Shelburne Road corridor park and ride. Meetings—The first Thursday of every month in the Municipal Offices (1s`or 2nd floor) at 7 p.m.; check City's online calendar to verify time,date and location. The public is welcome to attend. Respectfully submitted by Marc Companion, Don Cummings, Keith Epstein, Fred Kosnitsky, Karen McKenny, Marcy Murray (Chair), Sam Swanson, Brendon Taylor,Peter Tousley (Vice Chair), and Laura Waters south urlin ton PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL REPORT—2013 The Department of Public Works has 36 employees and is comprised of the following Divisions:Highway, Parks,Sewer,Water,Stormwater,Technical Services and Fleet Maintenance.We maintain the City's 90 miles of roads and the hundreds of miles of utilities that lie underneath them.Additionally,the Sewer Division is responsible for two wastewater treatment plants and over 30 sewer pump stations. 2013 will be remembered in Public Works circles as the year of rain.Lots and lots of rain.For the first time in at least the Iast twenty years,two federally declared natural disasters bit South Burlington within six weeks of each other.The result was almost non-stop torrential rains from late May through the 4th of July. When Public Works staff wasn't responding to or recovering from the rains' impacts,many other noteworthy projects took place. • The Highway Division assembled and installed new enhanced crosswalks at 32 locations around the City.Pedestrians at these locations can now hit a button on the crosswalk sign and a flashing beacon located under the sign activates alerting drivers of the presence of a pedestrian.By assembling and installing these with Public Works staff,the City saved over$50,000 in contractor expenses. • The Stormwater Division oversaw the completion of$2,000,000 worth of work in two major .0"" projects,in the Butler Farm/Oak Creek Village and Hayes Avenue neighborhoods.Stormwater also assumed maintenance and reporting responsibilities for State of Vermont-owned stormwater facilities in South Burlington through a new Fee for Services Agreement between the City and State. • Parks saw their always busy workload increase with the continued expansion of the City's Park offerings. Staff assisted with the construction of the new Veterans Memorial at Dorset Park and helped offset$15,000 in contractor expenses.The Parks Division also assumed ownership and management of the Community Gardens at the Homestead at Wheeler Nature Park off Dorset Street.Under Public Works'guidance,the gardens supporting infrastructure expanded(water, tilling and storage).Again,all this work was done by City staff at a great savings to the taxpayer. • Sewer saw their operation of the new$25,000,000 Airport Parkway plant take major steps forward when they produced a Federal-and State-certified Class A Biosolid product.In addition to having enormous environmental advantages,producing a Class A product represent annual savings of over$500,000 to the ratepayers compared to the old Class B product.This would not be possible without the AP Plant upgrades and a dedicated staff creating and improving upon the Biosolids chemical and biological treatment processes. • The Water Division,which is managed by the Champlain Water District,began Year 1 of a multi- year project to upgrade and replace customers'water meters.This project will ensure metering accuracy,improve leak detection and efficiency in meter communications and reading. • In appropriate fashion,2013 leaves us with not a whimper,but with an icy bang.Late December saw over an inch of freezing rain dumped on South Burlington and putting Public Works to the test in a week plus long battle between plow trucks,blades and salt versus Mother Nature. We would be remiss if we did not thank the public,City Council and City Administration for their support over the past year. Rell S omitted, Justin Rabidoux,Director s [u<set 5r^ttt South Beiilincttori VT 0540 tel R02 t?St�. ;—itv.,1 fax Si-.? r. ,k /97r vts`w,sburt:catri Physical Adcfiess 1ii+4 t.9ntitrlt kobii Getting you where you need to go! Chittenden County Transportation Authority: Urban Area Annual Report Summary, FY13 In FY13, the Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) has continued to provide valuable public transportation services to Burlington and the greater Burlington area. Transportation services included local fixed-route bus service; inter-regional commuter service; supermarket and school tripper shuttles; and contracted ADA pars- transit service for individuals who are unable to ride fixed-route service. In FY13, a 13 member Board of Commissioners governed CCTA with two Commissioners representing Burlington and one Commissioner from Essex, Hinesburg, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington, Winooski, Williston, Washington County, Franklin County, Lamoille County and Grand Isle County. The annual FY13 operating expenses, for the urban area, were, $14,679,385. Breakdown of Urban Revenues s -16% F>' to.%% ,fir - '* Passenger Fares t: Federal State 9 Local • Misc.Revenue Ridership: CCTA provided 2,685,288 fixed route trips in FY13. CCTA Commuter routes performed well in FY13, ridership on the Milton Commuter increased by 14%; ridership on the Montpelier @ii0lr 15 Industrial Parkway • Burlington,VT 05401 • p.802-864-2282 •f.802-864-5564 • cctaride.crg Getting you where you need to go! LINK Express increased by 15%; and ridership on the St. Albans LINK Express increased by 10% over FY12. In response to increasing ridership on the LINK Express routes, CCTA was able to add a new fleet of commuter buses. The seven 45-foot Motor Coach Industry (MCI) buses are the largest in CCTA's fleet, offering 57 seats and the capacity for four bicycles. In late 2011, with the support of the Vermont Congressional delegation, CCTA was successful in securing a $3,360,000.00 grant from the FTA's Bus and Bus Facilities Livability Initiative to purchase the new buses. In addition to a 46% increase in passenger capacity and a 100% increase in bicycle capacity, the new buses offer improved WiFi service, power outlets at every seat, and passenger controlled vents and lights. A launch event to introduce the new buses was held at CCTA on November 16, 2012. `----rn SST c {{ , ro. 'tii'ati' - 1 " •* tic 1 , •. L # F 4 b S ' *, - Operational Improvements: In FY13, CCTA continued our commitment to safety. The Operations Department and CCTA drivers completed trainings in the following categories: Mobility Securement, Security Awareness, Winter Driving, and Customer Service. All of CCTA's trainings are designed to provide a safe and pleasant passenger experience. Drivers also received training on the operations of new coach style buses, added to our fleet in FY13. r ' : Mr15 Industrial Parkway • Burlington,VT 05401 • p.802-864-2282 •f.802-864-5564 • cctaride.org Getting you where you need to go! Improved Passenger Amenities The Downtown Burlington Station project progressed in FY13. CCTA received FTA approval on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as FTA approval on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The design of the station advanced to 30% complete. In FY13, CCTA added shelters in Hinesburg, on Pine Street in Burlington, and at Community College of Vermont's Winooski campus. As part of the Circ. Alternatives project, CCTA installed six of fourteen shelters in FY13. CCTA continued work on transit signal priority, completing an inventory of all traffic signals in CCTA's service area to ensure that each traffic signal responds appropriately to the Transit Signal Priority emitters on CCTA buses. Environmental Commitment As part of CCTA's ongoing commitment to the environment, the Maintenance Department performed an annual fleet tire survey. The goal of the survey was to assess the tread pattern on bus tires to control wear and tear and to improve fuel mileage per gallon. The Maintenance Department began installing mini-hybrid systems in some of the current fleet. A mini-hybrid system increases fuel economy, lowers vehicle emissions, lowers maintenance costs, increases horsepower, and reduces the risk of hydraulic fires. In FY13, CCTA saved nearly 8,000 gallons of fuel with only 12 of 70 buses equipped with mini-hybrid systems. In coming years, CCTA will be working to install mini-hybrid systems on more buses. July of 2013 marked CCTA's 40th Anniversary! We have been happy to provide public transportation to Chittenden County, and we look forward to providing transportation services long into the future. Contact CCTA for Route and Schedule Information By phone: 802-864-CCTA (2282) By e-mail: info(c�cctaride.orq Or visit us online: cctaride.org �✓ � 15 Industrial Parkway • Burlington,VT 05401 • p.802-864-2282 •f.802-364-5564 • cctaride.org 2013—Vermont Department of Health Town Report At the Vermont Department of Health, we are working every day for your health. With headquarters and laboratory in Burlington and 12 district offices around the state, we deliver a wide range of public health services and support to your community. For example, in 2013 the Health Department: Supported healthy communities: Connecting Youth was awarded $100,000 to address tobacco, healthy community design, healthy retailers, and substance abuse prevention in the Chittenden South Supervisory Union, including the towns of Hinesburg, Williston, Charlotte, St. George, and Shelburne; Milton Community Youth Coalition was awarded $70,000 to address tobacco, healthy community design, and healthy retailers; Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community was awarded $130,000 to address tobacco, healthy community design, healthy retailers, and substance abuse prevention; Essex CHIPS was awarded $40,000 for tobacco prevention in Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford; and Winooski Partnership for a Safe and Peaceable Community was awarded $30,000 for tobacco prevention. Published a new resource guide for communities: Healthy Community Design— Active Living & Healthy Eating. Provided WIC food and nutrition education to families: We served about half of all Vermont families with pregnant women and children to age 5 with WIC (Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program). WIC provides individualized nutrition education and breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and a debit card to buy fruit and vegetables. In Chittenden County, 3883 women, infants and children were enrolled in WIC. The average value of foods provided is $50 per person per month. Worked to prevent and control the spread of disease: During the statewide outbreak of whooping cough in 2012 (645 cases total), we alerted health care providers and the public, promoted Tdap vaccine, and vaccinated 3,269 people on Dec. 19 at free district office vaccine clinics—685 were vaccinated at the Burlington district office. Worked with the Agency of Agriculture to trap and test mosquitoes for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in parts of Addison, Rutland and Chittenden counties. We created a new online Tick Tracker tool at www.healthvermont.gov/ticktracker where anyone can report tick sightings anywhere in the state. Working with the Agency of Natural Resources, we collected deer ticks during hunting season to test for Lyme disease. During the mosquito and tick season, we provided extensive public information and outreach. This year we also responded to more than 200 cases of infectious disease in Chittenden County. Promoted immunizations and healthy living: To improve childhood immunization rates, we launched www.oktoaskvt.org and social media to help parents of young children get answers to their questions about immunization. To encourage healthy eating and physical activity, we invited Vermonters to visit www.healthvermont.gov/mymoment. Published Healthy Vermonters 2020 goals and performance dashboard: Launched a new online tool that will track real-time progress on more than 100 public health goals (such as smoking rates) and performance measures (such as calls to the quit line). Data can also be viewed on maps and as trends by county, district office area, and hospital service area. www.healthvermont.gov/hv2020 Chittenden County's District Office: We know that health begins where you live, learn, work, and play. In addition to the direct services described above, we help schools and worksites strengthen their policies and programs designed to promote healthy behaviors and well-being. District Office staff work with• community coalitions, healthcare providers, and partner organizations to keep Chittenden County healthy by supporting breastfeeding, physical activity, access to healthy foods, and substance-and-smoke-free public spaces. Your Health Department district office is in Burlington, at 108 Cherry Street, Suite 102. Call us at: (888) 253-8803 or (802)-863-7323. For more information, news, alerts and resources: Visit us on the web at www.healthvermont.gov.Join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VTDeptHealthChittendenCo and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/healthvermont.