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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING South Burlington City Hall 180 Market Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Participation Options In Person: 180 Market Street - Auditorium - Main Floor Assistive Listening Service Devices Available upon request Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/steeringcommittee-07-10-2023 You can also dial in using your phone. +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 852-983-861
Special City Council Meeting 6:00 P.M. Monday, July 10, 2023
1.Pledge of Allegiance (6:00 PM)
2. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology options – Jessie Baker,City Manager (6:01 – 6:02 PM)
3.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (6:03 – 6:04 PM)
4.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:04 – 6:09 PM)
5.Councilors’ Announcements and Reports on Committee assignments and City Manager’s Report (6:09–6:15 PM)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:15 – 6:16 PM)A.*** Consider and Sign Disbursements
B.*** Approve minutes from the May 15, 2023 and June 5, 2023 Committee Meeting.
7.*** Approve the FY24 Municipal Tax Rate and set the installment due dates – Martha Lyons, Director ofAssessing and Tax Collection, Jessie Baker, City Manager (6:16 – 6:21 PM)
8.*** Approve Council Resolution #2023-13 establishing the FY24 Water, Wastewater, and StormwaterRates and related allocation fees – Tom DiPietro, Public Works Director (6:21 – 6:26 PM)
9.*** Approve changes to the Planning & Zoning Fee schedule including altering the timing for paymentbut no change to the rates – Paul Conner, Planning & Zoning Director (6:26 – 6:30 PM)
Steering Committee 6:30 P.M. Monday, July 10, 2023
Convene as Steering Committee Meeting
1. Welcome and Introductions (6:30 – 6:40 PM)
2. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (6:40 – 6:45 PM)
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:45 – 6:55 PM) 4. *** Approve minutes from the March 6, 2023 Steering Committee Meeting (6:55 – 7:00 PM) 5. *** Receive an update from City staff on engineering analysis for traffic and pedestrian travel around Schools – Jessie Baker, City Manager, and Tom DiPietro, Public Works Director (7:00 – 7:40 PM)
• Including an update on traffic and pedestrian safety around all five schools
• Including the city's ongoing studies of traffic and pedestrian safety in City Center and around Rick Marcotte
6. Discuss the shared planning for the future of 575 Dorset Street (7:40 – 8:10 PM) 7. Discuss the shared goal of partnering on capital planning – (8:10 – 8:40 PM)
8. Other Business (8:40 – 8:50 PM) 9. Adjourn (8:50 PM) Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker City Manager *** Attachments Included
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Unpaid Invoices For Check Acct 1(GENERAL FUND) From / / To 07/10/2023
Purchase Discount Amount Check Check
Vendor Invoice Invoice Description Amount Amount Paid Number Date
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CBA CBA BLUE 06.22.2023 HEALTH INS. #5243410222 32481.69 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CBA CBA BLUE 06.29.2023 HEALTH INS. #5243410222 108256.15 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CHAMB CHAMBERLIN, HAROLD 06.20.2023 TRAFFIC LIGHT SUPPLIES 2000.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330619007 VEHICLE REPAIR 579.26 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330613006 VEHICLE REPAIR 3291.67 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330613005 VEHICLE REPAIR 114.40 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330615006 VEHICLE REPAIR 52.69 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330615005 VEHICLE REPAIR 50.91 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330614004 VEHICLE REPAIR 46.58 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GSM GSM ENTERPRISES, INC. 330622002 VEHICLE REPAIR 52.69 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GUCCIARDI GUCCIARDI, KIM 06.15.2023 CJC RESTITUTION 125.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
MERCH1 COMMUNITY BANK, N.A 06.26.2023 CJC RESTITUTION 100.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
NCFCU NORTH COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT U 06.26.2023 CJC RESTITUTION 125.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
TLC TLC HOMECARE 06.15.2023 CJC RESTITUTION 50.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
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Report Total 147,326.04 0.00 0.00
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SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
To the Treasurer of CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, We Hereby certify
that there is due to the several persons whose names are
listed hereon the sum against each name and that there
are good and sufficient vouchers supporting the payments
aggregating $ ***147,326.04 __________________________________
Let this be your order for the payments of these amounts. Meaghan Emery
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Tim Barritt
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Helen Riehle
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Andrew Chalnick
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Tyler Barnes
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Vendor Invoice Invoice Description Amount Amount Paid Number Date
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AAA AAA POLICE SUPPLY BC27902 RANGE SUPPLIES 4953.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ADVANCEP ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 287316737195 SHOP SUPPLIES 27.28 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ADVANCEP ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 287315675364 VEHICLE PARTS 60.57 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ADVANCEP ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 287317037224 VEHICLE PARTS 153.37 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ADVANCEP ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 287316637126 VEHICLE PARTS 125.79 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEG ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS R401007477.1 TRUCK MAINTENANCE 320.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEG ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X401026590.1 BATTERY 119.59 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEG ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X401026404.2 BUS PARTS 391.84 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEG ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X401026756.1 BUS PARTS 363.06 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEG ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X401026404.1 BUS PARTS 391.84 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEGWAL ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X401025273.1 CORE CREDIT -2000.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEGWAL ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X201098256.1 BRAKE PARTS 267.47 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEGWAL ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X201098081.1 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 911.88 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEGWAL ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS X201096192.1 VEHICLE PARTS 1453.13 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLEGWAL ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS M204000191 LADDER REPAIRS 9098.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE MECHANICAL INC. M221900 HVAC - 575 DORSET ST 336.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
AMAZONCAP AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1XGCWMKK1VWL RECREATION SUPPLIES 115.30 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
AMAZONCAP AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1QYFHL74R3JQ CREDIT MEMO -64.05 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
AMAZONCAP AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1JQW1X7TNH76 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2843.22 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
AMAZONCAP AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 13TJJCWXKDMJ DPW RAIN GEAR 456.76 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
AMAZONCAP AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1L7MDY6TLCWT MONITOR STANDS 79.18 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ANGUS 1 KENNEDY DRIVE, LLC 2023JULYRENT HEALTH CENTER RENT 2690.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BIBENS BIBENS ACE 853052/3 FASTENERS 12.12 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BIBENS BIBENS ACE 853049/3 SAFETY CAN 45.99 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BIBENS BIBENS ACE 852877/3 FASTENERS 14.26 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BIBENS BIBENS ACE 852831/3 CLEANING SUPPLIES 10.98 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BIBENS BIBENS ACE 852879/3 SUPPLIES 14.44 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BIBENS BIBENS ACE 852966/3 CALKING 35.96 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
BURLAREA BURLINGTON AREA NEWSPAPER GROU 35197 EMPLOYMENT ADS 626.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CASELLA CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC. 712596 104 LANDFILL RD DUMPSTER 112.28 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CDW CDW GOVERNMENT, INC KD90627 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 1055.52 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CHARLE CHARLEBOIS INC IE37110 VEHICLE PARTS 62.08 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CHARLE CHARLEBOIS INC IE37098 VEHICLE PARTS 196.32 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
COMCAST COMCAST 0626-0725M23 180 MARKET STREET 417.32 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #8773 50 023 0588227
COMCAST COMCAST 0627-0726K23 1 KENNEDY DR, U1 311.75 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #8773 50 023 0476746
COMCAST COMCAST 0701-0731F23 575 DORSET ST -STATION # 177.74 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #8773 50 023 0013572
COMCAST COMCAST 0615-0714H23 3 HOLMES RD OFFICE 158.25 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #8773 50 023 0267764
COMCAST COMCAST 0620-0719P23 19 GREGORY DR INTERNET 204.85 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #8773 50 0230188044
COMCAST COMCAST 0621-0720P23 P/D INTERNET 92.97 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #8773 50 023 0188119
CONSOLIDA CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS IN 1-4855JUN23 180 MARKET STREET 213.36 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #118 501 4855 31
CONSOLIDA CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS IN 4-7881JUN23 DSL STAND ALONE 100.58 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
COSTCO COSTCO WHOLESALE 06.26.2023 COUNCIL RETREAT 70.09 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
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COSTCO COSTCO WHOLESALE 06.29.2023 OFFICE SUPPLIES 289.77 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CRYSTAL CRYSTAL ROCK LLC 06.20.2023 BOTTLED WATER 225.61 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INV#17713675 062023; CUST#771968617713675
DE LAGE DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVI Q18194962 PD COPIER CONTRACT 791.44 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CONTRACT #25522238
DE LAGE DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVI 80242261 LIBRARY COPIER 95.82 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CONTRACT #25438481
DIONS DION SECURITY, INC 82870 BATHROOM LOCKS REPROGRAM 40.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
DIONS DION SECURITY, INC 82890 KEYS 4.78 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
EMPIRE EMPIRE JANITORIAL SUPPLY CO. 214825 PARK CLEANING SUPPLIES 210.76 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
EMPIRE EMPIRE JANITORIAL SUPPLY CO. 214788-1 CLEANING SUPPLIES 57.34 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
FINAL FINAL CONNECTION, LLC 374138 PHONE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1361.25 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
FLYING FLYING PIG BOOKSTORE 001307-1 BOOKS 14.39 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
FLYING FLYING PIG BOOKSTORE 001292-4 BOOKS 12.78 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
FLYING FLYING PIG BOOKSTORE 001357-1 BOOKS 59.88 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
FLYING FLYING PIG BOOKSTORE 456376 BOOK 15.19 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
FLYING FLYING PIG BOOKSTORE 464828 BOOKS 273.28 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GALLS GALLS, LLC 024781097 UNIFORMS 250.32 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GALLS GALLS, LLC 024843701 UNIFORMS 71.98 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GALLS GALLS, LLC 024832482 UNIFORMS 110.90 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GORDON GORDON STAMP & ENGRAVING 87180 NOTARY STAMP 81.37 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GOSSDODGE GOSS DODGE, INC 749080532 VEHICLE PARTS 583.20 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
GREEPW GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATI 47931JUNE23 19 GREGORY DRIVE-POLICE 1377.13 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #47931000005
HERITAGEF HERITAGE FORD 317965 BUS PARTS 121.87 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
HERITAGEF HERITAGE FORD 316606 REPAIR PARTS 296.31 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
HOYLE HOYLE, TANNER & ASSOCIATES INC 0069199 SPEAR ST BIKE & PED 580.50 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60236738 BOOK 13.37 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60239908 BOOKS 12.18 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60239907 BOOK 15.87 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60239910 BOOKS 581.78 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60240036 BOOK 12.59 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60241653 BOOKS 84.48 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 67614278 BOOK 6.70 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 67614279 BOOKS 125.05 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 67614282 BOOKS 10.36 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 67614281 BOOKS 107.30 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INGRAM INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 60243366 BOOKS 168.21 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
INTSTB INTERSTATE BATTERY OF NEW YOR 401018278 BATTERIES 727.80 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
JANITECH JANITECH INC 50552 19 GREGORY DR- MAY 3261.87 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
JOANN JOANN'S UNIFORMS 20903 UNIFORMS 1000.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
JOANN JOANN'S UNIFORMS EHA 21135 UNIFORMS 108.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
JOHNSONH JOHNSON HARDWARE & RENTAL 83960 RENTAL EQUIPMENT 90.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
KERSHN KERSHNER SIGNS 9708 SIGNS 559.50 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
KONICA KONICA MINOLTA PREMIER FINANCE 42645859 180 MARKET ST- COPIER 520.68 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CONTRACT #900-0321700-000
L.D. L.D. OLIVER SEED CO., INC 35282 FIELD SUPPLIES 945.69 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LACEYS LACEY'S INC 135457 FD OFFICE MAINTENANCE 1807.87 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LENNY LENNY'S SHOE AND APPAREL 3485161 CLOTHING 99.99 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LENNY LENNY'S SHOE AND APPAREL 3479438 CLOTHING 329.98 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
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LENNY LENNY'S SHOE AND APPAREL 3497220 CLOTHING 246.99 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LENNY LENNY'S SHOE AND APPAREL 3496917 CLOTHING 375.91 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LENNY LENNY'S SHOE AND APPAREL 3497314 CLOTHING 190.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LENNY LENNY'S SHOE AND APPAREL 3497320 BOOTS 99.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LOCALITY LOCALITY MEDIA INC. 1545132000 EMS ONLINE SOFTWARE PORT 3100.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #803527972
LUCKY LUCKY'S TRAILER SALES, INC PC82518 BUS PARTS 307.32 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LUCKY LUCKY'S TRAILER SALES, INC PC82077 VEHICLE PARTS 28.92 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
LUCKY LUCKY'S TRAILER SALES, INC PC82378 VEHICLE PARTS 103.70 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
MCCI MCCI, LLC RN12902 FY24 ANNUAL CONTRACT 15616.20 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
MUNSON MUNSON EARTH-MOVING CORPORATIO 16515 REPAIR PARTS 1014.46 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
NEA NEW ENGLAND AIR SYSTEMS 191814 HVAC - 19 GREGORY DR 951.47 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
NEA NEW ENGLAND AIR SYSTEMS 191816 HVAC - VET CENTER 624.59 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
NEA NEW ENGLAND AIR SYSTEMS 191815 HVAC - 19 GREGORY DR 2701.18 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
NETRUCK NEW ENGLAND TRUCK TIRE CENTERS 144115-09 VEHICLE PART 69.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
NWN NWN CORPORATION IR-3283 PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE 35538.69 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
O'BRIEN-B O'BRIEN-BARRITT, KATIE 06.30.2023 PAINT REIMBURSEMENT 370.50 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
O'CON O'CONNOR GMC 801099 BUS MAINTENANCE 427.84 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
OFFENV OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS INC 9690 OFFICE SUPPLIES 5657.12 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
OFFENV OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS INC 9678 OFFICE FURNITURE 4128.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
OFFESS OFFICE ESSENTIALS OF VERMONT 39497 OFFICE SUPPLIES 97.98 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ORKIN ORKIN EXTERMINATING COMPANY IN 241539742 575 DORSET ST - FIRE 377.98 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
P P P & P SEPTIC SERVICE INC T-601028 TOILET RENTAL 120.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PARADEE PARADEE, JENNIFER MAY 2023 SAFE DRIVER COORDINATOR 936.50 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PARADEE PARADEE, JENNIFER APRIL 2023 SAFE DRIVER COORDINATOR 873.50 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PARROS PARRO'S GUN SHOP & POLICE SUPP 68353 RANGE SUPPLIES 607.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PARROS PARRO'S GUN SHOP & POLICE SUPP 67523 FIREARMS REPLACEMENT 858.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PAWPRINT PAW PRINT & MAIL 71296 OFFICE SUPPLIES 397.76 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PIKE PIKE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1233778 ASPHALT 140.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PIKE PIKE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1233065 ASPHALT 350.70 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PITNEY PITNEY BOWES INC 1023272397 CH METER RENTAL 134.52 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
POSITIVE POSITIVE PROMOTIONS, INC. 61745140 YOUTH SERVICES SUPPLIES 1004.52 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PPG PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES, IN 823202033639 PAINT & KIT 240.57 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PPG PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES, IN 823203081300 PAINT 761.98 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
PRIORITY PRIORITY EXPRESS INC 81452322 LIBRARY COURIER 206.26 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
RADION RADIO NORTH GROUP INC 24145229 RADIO MAINTENANCE 735.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
RADION RADIO NORTH GROUP INC 24145249 RADIO EARPIECE 306.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
RADION RADIO NORTH GROUP INC 24145240 FCC LICENSE RENEWAL 275.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
RADION RADIO NORTH GROUP INC 24145319 RADIO REPAIR 851.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
REYNOL REYNOLDS AND SON INC 3422607 GEAR EQUIPMENT WASHER 17306.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
RICKST RICK'S TOWING & REPAIR INC 23-6166 TOWING 225.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
RJ GOAN RJ GOAN & ASSOCIATES 1262 EMPLOYMENT TESTING 450.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SAUND SAUNDERS, ROSALIND 06.19.2023 MAILBOX REPLACEMENT 75.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SAVATREE SAVATREE, LLC 12774945 TREE CARE 6485.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SECU SECURSHRED 428534 180 MARKET ST SHREDDING 30.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SECU SECURSHRED 427991 PD SHREDDING 246.40 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SEEDWAY SEEDWAY, LLC 1884515 FIELD MATERIALS 433.20 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SEVEN SEVEN DAYS 230927 EMPLOYMENT AD 433.50 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SIMAN SIMANSKAS, ANTHONY 06.28.2023 FIRE HELMET SHEILD 425.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
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SMALL SMALL ENGINE CO. INC. 098266 VEHICLE PARTS 184.80 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOSDIS SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRI 319 GYM RENTAL 200.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOTWAT SOUTH BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTM 7642A-J23 0 MARKET ST 263.52 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOTWAT SOUTH BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTM 7643A-J23 575 DORSET ST 878.40 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOTWAT SOUTH BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTM 7749A-J23 0 DORSET ST 3228.12 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOTWAT SOUTH BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTM 7789A-J23 ROADS/PATHS/SIDEWALKS 73390.32 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOTWAT SOUTH BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTM 7794A-J23 1100 DORSET ST 197.64 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOUTHW SOUTHWORTH-MILTON INC SCINV725946 HVAC MAINTENANCE-BATTERY 267.87 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOUTHW SOUTHWORTH-MILTON INC SCINV725961 HVAC MAINTENANCE-BATTERY 281.02 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOUTHW SOUTHWORTH-MILTON INC SCINV725962 HVAC MAINTENANCE-BATTERY 454.23 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOUTHW SOUTHWORTH-MILTON INC SCINV725964 GENERATOR-BATTERY 378.23 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SOUTHW SOUTHWORTH-MILTON INC SCINV726734 GENERATOR-BATTERY 853.96 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SPEAR SPEAR STREET MOWER SPECIALTIES 59330 MOWER PARTS 154.53 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SPILL SPILLANE'S TOWING & RECOVERY 23-113080 TOWING SERVICE 275.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SPILL SPILLANE'S TOWING & RECOVERY 23-111732 TOWING SERVICE 150.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SPILL SPILLANE'S TOWING & RECOVERY 23-116607 TOWING SERVICE 160.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SPORTS THE EDGE 06.26.2023 TENNIS CAMP INSTRUCTION 1320.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
STITZ STITZEL, PAGE & FLETCHER, P.C. 74965 LEGAL COUNSEL - MAY 1237.68 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SUMFIRE SUMMIT FIRE AND SECURITY LLC 16898 180 MARKET-ANNUAL INSPEC 1065.10 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SYMQUEST SYMQUEST GROUP INC 1783615 MICROSOFT OFFICE 365-MAR 3677.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
SYMQUEST SYMQUEST GROUP INC 1801039 MICROSOFT OFFICE 365-MAY 3677.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
CONTRACT #39094
TOWNMEET TOWN MEETING TV BTV071842 ANNUAL SUPPORT FY24 22050.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
TRESTON TRESTON, ALISON 06262023 POTTERY CAMP 1710.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
TRUDELL TRUDELL CONSULTING ENGINEERS 41396 HUBBARD RNA 1195.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UNIFIRST UNIFIRST CORPORATION 1080153504 PW - CLEANING & SUPPLIES 38.43 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 03.13.2023 CREDIT -236.60 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 104 SHIPPING 17.66 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 189 SHIPPING 234.08 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 97 SHIPPING 24.40 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 41 SHIPPING 412.40 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 117 SHIPPING 107.40 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UPS UPS STORE 1107 031 SHIPPING 185.17 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
UVMSUP UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL 42768 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 875.86 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
VER IZON VERIZON WIRELESS 9937260072 I-PAD WIRELESS SERVICE 1287.08 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #987111135-00001
VER IZON VERIZON WIRELESS 9937582538 BATCH CITY-WIDE PHONES 2748.38 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
ACCT #781419960-00001
VERGAS VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS INC 23395 GROUP CUST. #40515-9 7101.88 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
VERLG2 VERMONT LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOW 2050 FY24 ANNUAL DUES 27088.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
VERMBLU VERMONT BLUE ADVANTAGE INC. 230607160104 HEALTH RETIRED ID#31203 4146.20 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
VERMCTR VERMONT CENTER FOR RESPONDER W 1405 CONSULTING SERVICES-JUNE 2000.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
VHB VANAS VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN INC 0411385 GIS SERVICES 153.41 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
VHB VANAS VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN INC 0411384 GIS ZONING UPDATES 656.72 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
W B MASON W. B. MASON CO., INC. 239279740 OFFICE SUPPLIES 281.08 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
WEBSTERE WEBSTER, ERIN 06.22.2023 CJC VICTIM FUND 360.00 0.00 --------.-- -------- --/--/--
07/03/2023 City of South Burlington Accounts Payable Page 5 of 5
12:37 pm Check Warrant Report # Current Prior Next FY Invoices mmachar
Unpaid Invoices For Check Acct 3(GENERAL FUND) From / / To 07/10/2023
Purchase Discount Amount Check Check
Vendor Invoice Invoice Description Amount Amount Paid Number Date
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----------- ----------- -----------
Report Total 316,206.46 0.00 0.00
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SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
To the Treasurer of CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, We Hereby certify
that there is due to the several persons whose names are
listed hereon the sum against each name and that there
are good and sufficient vouchers supporting the payments
aggregating $ ***316,206.46 __________________________________
Let this be your order for the payments of these amounts. Meaghan Emery
__________________________________
Tim Barritt
__________________________________
Helen Riehle
__________________________________
Andrew Chalnick
__________________________________
Tyler Barnes
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 7/11/2023 Through 7/11/2023
Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Invoice Description Check Amount Invoice Number
7/11/2023 4592 Aldrich & Elliott, PC Project 21001.004 1,713.18 81375
7/11/2023 4593 Bevins & Son Inc.Deer Field Run Water Break 17,200.00 19418
7/11/2023 Bevins & Son Inc.Patchen Road - Replace Fire Hydrant 7,000.00 19423
7/11/2023 4594 Champlain Water District CCR Reports 3,048.92 S.BURL-CCR-2023
7/11/2023 4595 Renee Devarney Refund Overpymt on Account 3047 99.82 REFUND-DEVARNEY
7/11/2023 4596 E.J. Prescott Dig Safe Flags 8.35 6181730
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Distribution Materials 23,997.05 6182042
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Valve Box Tops 363.85 6184563
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Brewer Parkway 302.02 6185609
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Water Break Materials 984.46 6186613
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Valve Replacement 1,062.78 6187863
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Response Trailer Stock 930.33 6187866
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Valve Project 1,887.22 6188141
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Restoration 126.78 6188990
7/11/2023 E.J. Prescott Valve Replacement 17,072.79 6189783
7/11/2023 4597 F.W. Webb Company Distribution Materials 5,269.14 81037767
7/11/2023 4598 USPS Postage Meter Replenishment 10,000.00 POSTAGE-SBWD-062223
Total 70 - South Burlington Water
Department
91,066.69
Report Total 91,066.69
70 - South Burlington Water Department
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CITY COUNCIL 15 MAY 2023
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 15 May 2023, 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, T. Barnes, A. Chalnick
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke, Deputy City Manager; D. Kinville, City
Clerk; C. McNeil, City Attorney; Chief S. Burke, Police Department; P. Conner, Director of
Planning & Zoning; M. Machar, Finance Director; T. DiPietro, Public Works Director; E. Quallen,
Capital Projects Director; H. Rees, Recreation Director; D. Brayton, HR Director; B. Sirvis, M.
Mittag, D. Leban, L. Smith, R. Greco, G. Silverstein, D. Peters, M. Simoneau, S. Dooley, C.
Trombly, P. Rowen, J. Belevance
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. Smith urged the Council to have the City Attorney present the strongest possible case to
the Court in the Burton hearing. He cited the impacts to the neighborhood and the fact that
Burton has refused to accept any responsibility for whatever happens off their property. Mr.
Smith cited potential damage to the residential neighborhood and to Red Rocks Park serious
traffic concerns. He noted that in their previous location, the club had over 100 incidents when
they were a much smaller venue. He urged the city to protect its residents and resources.
Members agreed to discuss this issue in an executive session.
Ms. Emery moved to add attorney-client privileged conversation to the Executive Session. Mr.
Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Greco addressed the Council regarding the ash tree threat. She noted that the ash bore
has been found in South Burlington in the Dynapower parking lot. She said the city is running
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out of time to treat healthy trees so they will not have to be destroyed. She urged the Council
to action quickly.
4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events that had attended.
Ms. Baker: There are 36 committee positions open.
The City Council Policies Retreat will be held on 26 June from 4-8 p.m.
The Kennedy Drive stormwater pond work began this week.
The Recreation Department is adding many new summer programs.
The second City Charter Committee public forum will be held on 25 May from 7
to 9 p.m. in Conference Room 301.
The next City Hall art exhibit will feature art work of South Burlington students.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve purchase of a fire engine and ambulance as outlined
c. Award contract for TIF appraisers
d. Award Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) contract and approval to submit a
loan application to the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
e. Award of FY24 Annual Paving Program contract to Pike Industries
f. Award construction contract for replacement of Main Line Gate Valves on
Shelburne Road
g. Approve grant application for a VTrans Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Program
to implement best management practices in accordance with the Vermont
Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Roads general Permit
h. Receive the FY24 April Financials
i. Approve a Natural Resources and Conservation Committee request to provide
a letter of support for a Vermont Invasive Species Management Day
j. Approve the submittal of a Northern Borders Regional Commission Catalyst
Program Grant Application for the water storage tank project with Tom
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DePietro named as the primary contact and Jessie Baker named as the
Authorized Official
k. Approve “Addendum to Maintenance Agreement” for the public art project
located at 222 Dorset Street
Ms. Emery asked how often the lead line inventory is done. Mr. DiPietro said this is a new
federal requirement. He didn’t believe there was a lot of lead in the South Burlington
community. It will be mainly a review of documentation of what is in the lines. In the second
phase, October 2024, it will go further, and ultimately any lead lines will have to be dug up and
replaced. Mr. Barritt asked whether CWD provided treatment to address any lead. Mr.
DiPietro said they did.
Regarding the paving contract, Mr. Barritt read the names of the streets to be paved.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
6. Approve an offer of appointment and introduce the City’s new City Clerk:
Ms. Brayton said the city reviewed an excellent pool of candidates and has chosen Holly Rees,
currently Recreation Department head, who has accepted the offer. Ms. Rees will begin on 30
May and will serve 20 hours a week in training as City Clerk and 20 hours in the Recreation
Department. Ms. Kinville will assist with training through 18 August.
Ms. Baker noted that the City Council has the authority to appoint a City Clerk until the March
election.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the appointment of Holly Rees as City Clerk. Mr. Barritt
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Receive the warrant of unlicensed dogs and cats and provide direction:
Ms. Kinville said the Clerk’s office works hard every year to be sure all pets are licensed. They
send out a lot of reminders. This year there were more registered animals than ever. She then
presented the list of those previously licensed that have not been licensed this year, fewer than
last year. Ms. Kinville noted that last year a letter was sent to those owners under the Police
Department letterhead which had a good result.
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Council members agreed to send out the reminder under the Police Department letterhead.
8. Approve a Resolution Honoring Leslie Black-Plumeau for her Years of Service
Volunteering:
Ms. Emery read the Resolution honoring Ms. Black-Plumeau.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Resolution as presented. Ms. Emery seconded. The motion
passed unanimously.
9. Public Hearing: Land Development Regulations Amendments #LDR-22-09: Updates
to Article 12 Environmental Standards:
Mr. Conner noted that this is the amendment the Council approved for public hearing. Staff
received no additional feedback.
Mr. Barritt moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Ms. Riehle asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
Mr. Barritt moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Emery seconded. The Motion passed
unanimously.
10. Possible Action on Land Development Regulations Amendment #LDR-22-09:
Updates to Article 12 Environmental Standards:
Mr. Barritt moved to approve Land Development Regulations Amendment #LDR-22-09 as
presented. Mr. Chalnick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
11. Receive an updated Rental Ordinance and implementation plan and provide
direction to staff:
Chief Locke said the updated Ordinance addresses City Council concerns. The next phase would
be to discuss revenue and expenses that would go along with the Ordinance. Currently, the city
does not inspect rental properties unless that is a complaint. The existing fees do not cover the
cost of the Ordinance. The Council could eliminate the discount or increase the fees.
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Mr. Barritt questioned the $1,000,000 cost and asked how it was arrived at.
Chief Locke said there would have to be renovations as 575 Dorset Street to accommodate
public accessibility. The “prevention people” would have to be moved. This will be very
expensive.
Mr. Barnes asked how creative they can be in exploring alternatives. Chief Locke said they can
be creative, but anything that is cut diminishes efficiency. Anything that moves away from the
standard hurts the overall mission. There can, however, be options as to how to fund this.
Mr. Chalnick asked if this could be tied to weatherization. Chief Locke said the short answer is
“yes,” if the training is provided to the inspectors.
Ms. Emery noted a farm where the owner is not living in the farmhouse, but it is rented to
other inhabitants. She asked if there can be creative solutions, some kind of waiver, for
situations such as this. Mr. McNeil said you can always make exceptions, but that makes the
Ordinance more complicated.
Ms. Emery also noted that there are people in the area for only a short time. Mr. McNeil said a
6-month lease would be allowed. The landlord would have to register it as a rental. Ms. Baker
added that the farm owner could delegate “ownership” to a long-term renter.
Mr. Conner noted that “short term” kicks in for fewer than 30 days. Rentals for more than 30
days would not have a challenge. Mr. Chalnick felt that if 6-month rentals were for seasonal
workers, the rest of the year should be OK for short-term rentals.
Ms. Emery felt the property owners should be South Burlington residents. Chief Locke said it
gets very complicated when you put in exceptions.
Mr. Barnes expressed concern with adding more costs to owners of low-income properties. He
thought the proposed fee structure was very reasonable, but for a non-profit, it could be an
issue. He asked if that was considered.
Chief Locke said there is no discount for affordable housing. Staff did have a conversation with
members of the Affordable Housing Committee who felt there should be a waiver for this. The
Chief stressed that the plan doesn’t currently pay for itself, and they would have to raise the
rates or scrap the program.
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Ms. Riehle said she supports the waiver for the first three years after construction. Ms. Emery
liked the discount for buildings with more than 4 units.
Chief Locke suggested coming back with hard numbers regarding the renovation. Mr. Barritt
said he could not support $1,000,000. Ms. Baker said if the Council is conceptually on board
with covering the cost of operation, let staff work on the renovation.
Members were asked if they wanted to look at a reduced fee for affordable housing. Chief
Locke said most affordable units are in buildings of more than 4 units, so the discount would
already apply.
Ms. Sirvis noted that the community where she spends the winter has a permit for short-term
rentals which has an $1,800 per unit per year cost.
12. Receive an updated on Regional Dispatch discussions and local system
improvements:
Chief Burke advised that parallel work is being done as the city is waiting for action on regional
dispatch. He then reviewed the history of the regional dispatch effort, noting that work had
been proceeding nicely until Colchester dropped out and the financial package fell apart. State
money was pulled back as well. The new budget says that the State is responsible for
dispatching and will create a group to set up dispatching parameters. Some money may be
released to areas that are ready to go. Chief Burke said the concern is that this will slow down
all of the city’s regional efforts.
The State has transferred ownership of transmitting stations. The city will arrange it so there
can be 4 dispatch stations. There are communities willing to work with South Burlington as a
“mini dispatch” effort.
The city can share the same dispatch system as the City of Burlington which will make the work
of local dispatchers more efficient. The goal is to have 2 dispatchers on 24/7. Chief Burke
emphasized that this is a very stressful job, especially if one is alone in the center at 2 a.m. and
a major call comes in. He cited the great work done by dispatchers every day.
Ms. Riehle recalled discussion regarding different pay levels. Ms. Baker said all communities
face different challenges and needs going into a regional dispatch effort, and trying to set up a
system with all of those challenges is very difficult. She felt that what is being proposed is a
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good incremental step. South Burlington’s dispatch team is fully staffed, and the aim is to be
sure to maintain those excellent services. Chief Locke added that they don’t want to go too far
too fast and jeopardize the South Burlington system, especially with the growth in calls. The
demands on the South Burlington center require 2 full-time people at all times.
13. Receive a status update on Hubbard Park preliminary engineering and next steps:
Ms. Baker noted this is a status update of a multi-year project.
Ms. Rees reviewed the history and showed a map of the project area. She also reviewed the
City Council involvement including the leasing of 4 acres to Common Roots in 2020. Ms. Rees
noted that the 2015 vision concept included gardens, agriculture, access and parking,
stormwater amenities, and walking trails. The vision also included a structure that could be a
focal point for activities.
The 2018 Master Plan focuses on 6 acres and includes gardens and leased land for agriculture, a
mowed area for picnic tables and passive recreation, a potential tree house, an area for flying
kites or throwing a ball, an event facility, support facilities (e.g., parking), and stormwater
facilities/natural resources.
Ms. Quallen then reviewed the bike/ped infrastructure which is a key part of the bike/ped
network. She showed a map of the path network including a gap in the path. The current
design phase includes a 10-foot shared use path, improved parking lot with minimum lighting, a
viewing area with a stone wall, seating and shade trees, the potential for a public art
installation, and stormwater treatment areas. Ms. Quallen showed a map of the current design
including the location for public art and hedges to shield homes from car lights.
Funding for the projects includes money from Pennies for Paths. The preliminary construction
cost estimate is $611,195 which includes a contingency.
The next steps include a DRB hearing in late summer, finalizing permitting in the fall, and
construction in the spring of 2024.
Mr. Chalnick said the design is moving in a good direction, but he felt it was overbuilding to put
the path through the middle of the property. He didn’t like the viewing area. He did not see
the sense in paving the path and felt it would degrade the area. He would prefer to use that
money for trees to improve the natural state of the area. He said the path is very dry.
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Mr. Barritt asked whether the goal is to connect the path to North Jefferson. Ms. Quallen said
it is. Mr. Barritt felt that connectivity is great and noted that the path is often very wet,
especially in the spring and fall. You have to walk into the deep grass to get around it. He
thought that a stone dust path would work. He wasn’t sure about paving. He also noted that
the proposed viewing area has one of the most sweeping views he’s ever seen.
Ms. Emery noted receipt of a letter from the South Burlington Land Trust and also one from the
Bike/Ped Committee. She thought both points of view are valid. She cautioned care as to what
chemicals get into the soil. She saw the value to getting cars off Spear Street and getting bikers
onto a safe path off the road. She agreed that the area is often wet. She also cited the need to
think about where people should be attracted to and noted that the event destination (e.g.
weddings) could be a money-maker for the city.
Mr. Barnes agreed with Ms. Emery and cited the challenge of convincing people to bike to
work. He noted that the number of bikers who ride on roads is dropping every year because it
is not safe. He advocated for the design as proposed and said paving is the best option for
safety and minimizing maintenance for the city.
Ms. Emery noted that fine stone has held up very well in Chicago, and Mr. Barritt said it has
worked well where it is now.
Mr. Chalnick suggested moving the path so it is not through the middle of the property
degrading the meadow. He suggested putting it at the foot of the meadow. Mr. Barritt said it is
not just a bike path; it is a path to get to other parts of the site. He stressed that the only place
that is ADA compliant now is the parking lot, and people need to get onto the property.
Mr. Mittag asked for a less invasive path to maintain the value of open space and preserved
habitat. He said Hubbard is one of the most valuable habitat areas. With regard to the bridge
over the wetland, he noted that private citizens are not allowed to do this, so the city shouldn’t
do it either. He also opposed the paved path and said it is inconsistent with the city’s objectives
and gives rise to stormwater management. The new city plan opposes converting natural areas
to public parks. He opposed increasing parking and said that impervious areas should not be
added to natural areas. He suggested using the budget to reconfigure the bike path on the
west side of Spear Street.
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Ms. Greco agreed with Mr. Mittag. She read from the vision report for this parcel which
describes it as the “most significant natural area in the Southeast Quadrant.” She didn’t see the
need for artwork to block views.
Ms. Belevance also spoke against adding move impervious to the area and urged an impervious
bike path. She felt 30 parking spaces was excessive and that the existing 15 also seemed a lot.
Ms. Sirvis was concerned that there has been no mention of pedestrians. She said cyclists are
rude, and it is dangerous for pedestrians to walk on the paths. She urged the Council to
consider an alternative that protects those who walk.
Ms. Leban felt the Bike/Ped Committee was not well represented at this meeting. She said they
have been working for 20 years to create a safe off-road path network for all users. She felt
that any hardened surface that won’t degrade with rainstorms would be fine. She noted that
crushed stone is not used for driveways because it degrades and the stone winds up in the
road. The path needs to be hardened so it will last. Ms. Leban stressed that Spear Street will
not be a safe road for children or for less competent users and noted that she herself does not
use it. She agreed that more parking is not needed.
Another audience member felt it would be devastating to see that land built on.
14. Discuss the FY23 Social Services appropriations:
Ms. Machar asked whether the Council wanted to make changes to what has been done in the
past 2 years.
Ms. Riehle noted that the recommendation is to level fund what has been done, and she would
be fine with that.
Mr. Barritt questioned whether with inflation they should go from $15,000 to $20,000. He
suggested adding $1000 to each appropriation.
Members agreed to pay this out now and have a later discussion of possibly adding more.
15. Receive the FY23 Policy Priorities and Strategies report #3:
Ms. Baker said this item can be discussed further at the retreat.
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16. Convene as South Burlington Liquor Control Commission to consider the following:
Aviation Deli & Fine Foods, LLC, Tobacco License; Higher Ground, Third Class Club;
Hudson “CAN,” Tobacco License:
Ms. Emery moved that the Council convene as Liquor Control Commission. Mr. Barritt
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the three licenses as presented. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt moved to reconvene as City Council. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
17. Other Business:
Mr. Barritt asked for a discussion of the money set aside for the field at South Village. Ms.
Baker said there is a challenge with a soccer field because of the size. Staff will return when
there is more information.
18. Consider entering a possible executive session to consider pending litigation:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council make a specific finding that premature general public
knowledge of a discussion of pending civil litigation, to which the City is a party, would clearly
place the City at a substantial disadvantage. Ms. Emery seconded. The motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Barritt then moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of
discussing pending civil litigation to which the City is a party, inviting Ms. Baker and Mr. McNeil
to the session. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Council entered
executive session at 10:10 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 unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
____________________________, Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 5 JUNE 2023
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 5 June 2023, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle; M. Emery, Acting Chair; T. Barritt, T. Barnes, A. Chalnick
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke; Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director
of Planning & Zoning; E. Quallen, Public Works Dept.; B. Sirvis, L. Bailey, A. Ovnechy, M. Mittag,
P. Engels, R. Dolyle S. Crowley, D. MacDonald, M. Scanlon
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:
Mr. Chalnick asked to have a brief discussion regarding ash trees in Other Business.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Anne Obelnicki spoke of concerns regarding proposed regulation of short-term rentals. She said
her only source of income is from a single-family house that she rents out. If she went to a
long-term rental, she would lose money. She asked the Council to consider how the proposed
ordinance affects “hosts.”
Ms. Baker advised that this issue will be on an agenda in August.
4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: The City Charter Committee survey will remain available on-line until 12 June.
There are 105 respondents to day. The average time to complete the survey is 8 minutes.
The Grand List will be finalized this month. The change of home values will go
out tomorrow. Appeals will be heard until 21 June, and the City Council will be asked for
approval in July. The Grand List is higher than anticipated, which could result in a lower tax rate.
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There will be work on the water line on Nowland Farm Road which may result in
some very short traffic shut-downs. Some construction equipment will be staged at Hubbard
Park.
Ms. Baker thanked CCRPC for assistance with the Bike/Ped Master Plan.
Three Police Officers have graduated from the Police Academy. Officer Moore
received the Eugene Gaiotti Award for honesty, motivation and team-work, and Lt. Bataille
Received the Instructor Award for the second time. Lt. Bataille was recognized for his work as the
lead Criminal Law instructor which is a both a critical and grueling course of study for the recruits.
An agreement is being worked on for the relocation of Old Farm Road. There will
be more on this to come on future agendas.
The city is monitoring the return of hotels to pre-pandemic status. There does
not appear to have been much impact locally.
Mr. Barritt asked whether the Dorset Street signaling work began today. Ms. Quallen said they
have begun staging equipment behind the old Sears building. Work will start in the middle of
the road and work outward. They will do the less invasive work first then move to larger scale
items. It is anticipated that the work will be finished by the end of the year.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve minutes from the 3 April, 17 April, and 1 May 2023 City Council
meetings
c. Approve the transfer of up to $40,000 of FY24 CIP funding from the Lead
Service Line Inventory to Valve Replacement on Spear Street
d. Approve a Bike/Ped Grant Application for the Hinesburg Road Shared Use Path
which will include mowing two CIP projects to provide the match
e. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Paul Frank
& Collins, P.C., for legal services in support of City Center right-of-way
acquisition
Ms. Emery asked about expenses for EZ Pass violations. Chief Locke that these occurred with a
rental vehicle for a meeting in New Hampshire. The Officer involved thought the charges were
included in the rental cost.
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Ms. Emery also asked about property tax refunds. Ms. Baker explained that these involved
overpayments. Ms. Riehle asked whether the City will get credit from the School Department.
Ms. Baker said it would be trued up at the end of the year. She noted that the next installment
is lower than it would have been.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Chalnick seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. Interview Candidate for Development Review Board:
The Council interviewed Quinn Mann for re-appointment to the Development Review Board.
Ms. Baker noted that Ms. Mann has been the only applicant and there are 2 openings.
7. Public Hearing: on Land Development Regulation Amendments #LDR-23-01 (Solar
PV for new buildings subject to Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards)
and #LDR-23-02 (minor technical amendments):
Mr. Conner explained that LDR-23-01 will build on what the Council adopted in February. New
commercial buildings and residential buildings of more than 4 stories will now be required to
have a solar system in the solar ready zone on the roof. If Green Mountain Power says it cannot
accept that power, that building would be exempt. There are also exemptions for shaded
buildings. The solar system does not have to be connected to the grid, but it can be. The
amendment will apply to any new building seeking approval and to any building that was
approved but has not pulled its permit.
Mr. Barritt asked whether the panels must be tied into the electric system of the building. Mr.
Conner said the city does not have the authority to require this. The amendment does not say
they must tie into the electric system in the building, but the expectation is that most people
will and might also tie into the electric grid.
Mr. Barritt moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Chalnick seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Conner noted that staff did not receive any written comments.
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Mr. Crowley: Thanked the city for work on this amendment and encouraged its adoption. He
felt it is not enough yet and cited the fires in Quebec and the air quality advisories expected
here.
There was no further public comment.
Mr. Barritt moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
8. Possible Action on Land Development Regulation Amendments #LDR-23-01 (Solar
PV for new buildings subject to Vermont Commercial Building Energy standards)
and #LDR-23-02 (minor technical amendments):
Ms. Riehle moved to approve LDR amendments LDR-23-01 and LDR-23-02 as presented. Mr.
Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Interview Candidates for the Planning Commission:
The Council interviewed the following candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission:
a. Duncan MacDonald
b. Michael Mittag
c. Paul Engels
d. Michael Scanlon
e. Ryan Doyle
10. Consider process and recommendations from the Council Subcommittees on
appointments to all City Boards and Committees:
Ms. Baker reviewed the process approved by the City Council. She noted that each sub-
committee has made a recommendation, but the full Council would not have to accept that
recommendation.
Ms. Baker also noted that the full committee orientation will be held on 13 July.
11. Convene as South Burlington Liquor Control Commission to consider the following:
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a. Quarry Hill Club – First & Third Class Restaurant/Bar, Outside Consumption
b. Farmers & Foragers – Third Class Commercial Kitchen
c. Myer’s Wood Fired – First Class Restaurant/Bar
Ms. Riehle moved to approve the First and Third Class and Outside Consumption permits as
presented. Mr. Barnes seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt moved to reconvene as City Council. Mr. Barnes seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
12. Other Business:
Regarding the ash tree situation, Mr. Chalnick said he spoke with a man from a tree service who
said time is of the essence. The problem has reached South Burlington, and the city may find
one day that all the ash trees are infected. The tree service man said to treat a portion of the
trees and at the same time remove and replace 20% of the trees that haven’t been treated and
to continue this process over a 15-year period. In that time, the city’s tree canopy will have
been replaced. It would cost about $5000 a year to treat the trees.
Ms. Baker said this will be on the 17 July agenda.
Mr. Mittag urged treating the trees rather than replacing them. He said he heard it costs $60 a
year to treat and $1000 to remove and replace.
Ms. Baker requested that the Council value the city’s professional staff recommendations as
much as that of private business owners’ opinions.
13. Consider entering a possible executive session for the purpose of discussing
appointments to Boards and Committees:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing the
appointment, employment or evaluation of Public Officers or Employees, inviting Ms. Baker into
the session. Mr. Barnes seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The Council entered executive session at 9:05 p.m.
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As there was no further business to come before the Council Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn.
Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Clerk
To: City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Martha Lyons, Director of Tax Collection and Assessment
Date: June 30, 2023
Re: FY24 Grand List and Tax Rates
Many residents may be wondering what is the Grand List and what does it mean? The
Grand List contains information on each parcel such as the property owner’s name,
mailing address, property location and size, and the assessed value. This information is
set as of April 1st each year. There are several reasons why an assessed value may
change during the non-reappraisal years. A few examples are new construction, adding
a porch, deck, finishing a basement, adding an addition or demolition.
The real estate market for residential homes and condominiums has continued to be a
sellers’ market with selling prices continuing to increase. This does not mean the
assessed values increase. The last city-wide reappraisal was complete in 2021. The
same tables used to determine values during the reappraisal must be used to value
properties going forward until the next city-wide reappraisal. This maintains the same
playing field to keep properties fair and equitable across the board. The average house
assessed value remains at $437,384 and the average condo assessed value is up
slightly to $296,408. This increase is due to the number of PUDs (planned unit
development) added to the condominium database.
The commercial real estate market is not as robust as residential, however, the
commercial values determined during the reappraisal are remaining consistent with the
current market. Overall, commercial properties are not selling for less than their
assessed value but are at or a bit above assessed value.
The Total Municipal Grand List increased by 2.38% for the 2023-2024 tax year.
The % increase for the categories TIF District, Residential/Condo and Commercial are
primarily from new construction:
TIF District increased by 14.6%
Residential/Condo increased by 1.64%
Commercial increased by 4.46%
When the FY24 budget was built we assumed a 1.0% growth in the non-TIF Grand List
and a 9.6% growth in the TIF Grand List. On Town Meeting Day the voters approved
(with a 73.1% approval rate) a municipal budget of $55,286,721.89 with $19,388,298.92
to be raised from property taxes. During the budget process, we modeled that the FY24
tax rate would be an increase of 5.75% with the pennies for paths and open space
included. With this increase to the Grand List, the tax rate is increasing by 5.43%. This
is better than the taxpayers anticipated when they approved the budget, and it will
reduce their anticipated tax burden.
With the state education tax rate set, the City’s Director of Tax Collection and
Assessment works with the City’s Finance Director to calculate TIF Proceeds to finalize
the City’s Operating tax rate.
The formula to determine the City Operating tax rate is to divide the voter approved
amount to be raised by property tax plus the TIF Proceeds by the municipal Grand List
(rounding to four digits out).
Amount to be raised by property taxes + TIF Proceeds
Grand List Value/100 = Tax Rate
$19,388,298.92 + $153,319.41
(4,147,718,800/100) = 0.4712
2023-2024 Municipal Grand List: $41,477,188.00
Voter approved amount to be raised by property tax: $19,388,298.92
TIF Increment Proceeds to be raised by property tax: $ 153,319.41
Municipal Tax Breakdown:
City Operating (includes TIF proceeds): 0.4712
Open Space: 0.0100
Penny for Paths: 0.0100
Local Agreement Vet: 0.0004
Total 2023-2024 Municipal Tax Rate: 0.4916
2023-2024 Education Tax Rates:
Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.3494
Non-Homestead Education Tax Rate: 1.4962
Total 2023-2024 Property Tax Rates:
Homestead Property Tax Rate: 1.8410
Non-Homestead Property Tax Rate: 1.9878
Recommended Motion: Move to set the FY24 Municipal Operations Tax Rate of $0.4712 for a
total Municipal Tax Rate of $0.4916, and set the installment due dates of:
August 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
March 15, 2024
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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: June 27, 2023
Re: Resolution to Establish the Fiscal Year 2024 Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates
and Connection Fees
Included with this memo, please find a resolution to modify the existing FY23 water, sewer, and
stormwater rates as discussed during the City’s FY24 budget development process. All proposed rate
increases are in line with prior budget discussions.
The City is in the process of completing a rate study that will provide an in depth analysis of
water and sewer rates as well as any associated fees. This includes a review of the allocation fees
charged for new or expanded water and wastewater connections. As part of data collection for this
study, a limited inquiry into the allocation fees charged by nearby communities was conducted. This
information is summarized in the below chart.
Based on this we are proposing to increase the City’s Water Allocation Fee from $2.05 per
gallon to $3.00 per gallon. At this rate, our fee would still be significantly lower than all of the
communities surveyed, with the exception of Shelburne. This change would make the fee closer to
what we believe would be the actual amount necessary in order to pay for future drinking water capital
projects. A full analysis of this fee will be included with the rate study and additional increases will be
proposed at that time.
I recommend that council approve the attached “A Resolution Establishing the Fiscal Year
2024 Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rates and Connection Fees”.
2023 ‐ 13
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 WATER,
SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATES AND CONNECTION FEES
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of South Burlington to amend its current Water Rates, Water
Allocation and Connection Fees, Sewer Rates, Sewer Allocation and Connection Fees, and Stormwater Rates;
and,
WHEREAS, a sewer and water usage fee is paid by all users of the water and sewer systems based upon their
metered water usage; and,
WHEREAS, a stormwater fee is paid by the owners of all developed property in the city; and,
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to establish rates to defray costs of operations, maintenance, and
upgrade of its water system; and,
WHEREAS, the total annual sewer charges received by all customers shall be sufficient for the payment for the
costs of operating, maintaining and upgrading the sewer collection system and plant facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the total annual revenue generated by stormwater user fees shall be sufficient to fund the City’s
stormwater program; and,
WHEREAS, the City charges every person seeking to expand an existing sewer and water capacity allocation,
or building a facility requiring a new sewer or water allocation, an Allocation Fee, a Connection Fee; and,
WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 1 of the City of South Burlington Water Ordinance states, "The rates shall be
established by resolution at an open meeting of the Legislative Body"; and,
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 1 of the City of South Burlington Ordinance Regulating the Use of Public and
Private Sanitary Sewerage and Stormwater Systems authorizes the City Council to set an annual Sewer Disposal
Charge, and,
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 6.1 of the City of South Burlington Sewerage and Stormwater
Ordinance authorizes the City to assess an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) based stormwater fee; and,
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 6.1(C) of the City of South Burlington Ordinance Regulating the Use of
Public and Private Sanitary Sewerage and Stormwater Systems authorizes the City Council to establish by
resolution the monthly rate for each ERU, and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for Sewer and Water are based on the increases in the Sewer and
Water rates, Allocation Fees, and Connection Fees as proposed herein; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2024 budget for Stormwater is based on the increase in Stormwater rate as
proposed herein; and,
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WHEREAS, the current Water Rate is $33.37 per 1,000 cubic feet of metered flow, the current water
connection rate is $2.05 per gallon of new or increased daily demand, the current Sewer Rate is $44.49 per
1,000 cubic feet of metered water flow, the current Sewer Allocation Fee is $13.45 per gallon of new or
increased daily demand, the current Sewer Connection Fee is $63 ($50 Connection Fee and a $13 Digitization
Fee), and the current stormwater rate is $7.32 per ERU.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the South Burlington City Council establishes the Water Rate at
$36.21 per 1,000 cubic feet of metered flow, the Water Allocation Fee at $3.00 per gallon of new or increased
daily demand, the Sewer Rate at $48.20 per 1,000 cubic feet of metered water flow, the Sewer Allocation Fee at
$14.57 per gallon of new or increased daily demand, the Sewer Connection Fee at $63 ($50 Connection Fee and
a $13 Digitization Fee), and the stormwater rate at $7.44 per ERU.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, the terms of this Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2023.
APPROVED this 10th day of July, 2023.
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
___________________________ _____________________________
Helen Riehle, Chair Tyler Barnes
___________________________ _____________________________
Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair Andrew Chalnick
___________________________
Tim Barritt, Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
South Burlington City Council
FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning
SUBJECT: Change to Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
DATE: July 10, 2023 City Council meeting
Attached please find a proposed change to the Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule.
The change proposed change would alter the timing for payment of the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Fee.
Currently, the $153 CO fee is due at the time of applying for the CO itself. The proposed change would require
payment of the fee (for permanent COs) to be paid at the time of zoning permit application (ie, at the start of
construction).
Purpose of the change: COs are required to close out zoning permits for commercial & multi-family development
and redevelopment after the work is done, to affirm that they were built in accordance with their approvals.
Tracking down applicants to submit and follow through with their CO is a challenge for zoning administrators here
and throughout the state. This work is made more difficult by having to both have them apply, and tell them that
they owe a fee before we can perform the inspection. The objective is improve compliance in a manner that
doesn’t increase costs to applicants and streamlines staff time. And while the fee would be due at the start of the
project, $153 is a nominal amount at the scale of projects that require COs.
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed change to the Planning & Zoning Fee schedule enclosed in this
meeting’s packet, effective upon approval.
Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule City of South Burlington
Department of Planning Zoning
Type of Permit or Review Application Fee 12, 13 Digitization
Fee
Total Fee
Zoning (building) permit
New residential1 $.45 per sq ft $13 varies
New residential - unfinished basement $.20 per sq ft $0 varies
New residential - garage bay $50 per bay $0 varies
Residential additions & alterations
$5 per $1,000 project cost,
min $30 $13 varies
New non-residential1 $.35 per sq ft $13 varies
Non-residential additions & alterations $5 per $1,000 project cost,
min $30 $13 varies
Demolition $50 $13 $63
Sign permit
Temporary sign permit (per sign)$5 $0 $5
Permanent sign permit (per sign)$55 $0 $55
Peddlers permit
Peddlers Permit $70 + $10/additional
person/month $0 varies
Peddlers permit, travelling, annual $700 per calendar year $0 $700
After-the-fact permit or review 2
Supplemental fee - No notice of violation issued 3 Standard fee plus 50%$0 varies
Supplemental fee - Notice of violation issued 3 Standard fee plus 100%$0 varies
Certificate of Occupancy 14 $140 $13 $153
Certificate of Compliance $27 $13 $40
Subdivision
Sketch Plan - Base fee 4, 11 $350 $13 $363
Sketch - per residential unit/lot (first 2) 5 $25 $0 varies
Sketch - per residential unit/lot (units / lots 3-9) 5 $50 $0 varies
Sketch - per residential unit/lot (units / lots 10+) 5 $25 $0 varies
Sketch - per non-residential sq ft 6 $0.02 $0 varies
Sketch (SEQ) supplemental fee 7 Per unit/lot fee plus 50%$0 varies
Master plan $550 $13 $563
Preliminary Plat - Base fee 4, 11 $500 $13 $513
Preliminary Plat - per unit/lot 5 $50 $0 varies
Preliminary Plat - per non-residential sq ft 6 $0.05 $0 varies
Preliminary Plat - per non-residential sq ft above 10,000 6 $0.03 $0 varies
Preliminary Plat (SEQ) supplemental fee 7 Per unit/lot fee plus 50%$0 varies
Final Plat - Base fee 4, 11 $500 $13 varies
Final Plat - per unit/lot (first 2) 5 $25 $0 varies
Final Plat - per unit/lot (units / lots 3-9) 5 $50 $0 varies
Final Plat - per unit/lot (units / lots 10+) 5 $35 $0 varies
Final Plat - per non-residential sq ft 6 $0.03 $0 varies
Final Plat - per non-residential sq ft above 10,000 6 $0.02 $0 varies
Final Plat (SEQ) supplemental fee 7 Per unit/lot fee plus 50%$0 varies
Minor Lot Line Adjustment $100 $13 $113
Site plan & conditional use
Site plan (DRB review)$275 $13 varies
Site plan (Administrative review)$140 $13 $153
Per residential unit (DRB or Admin) 5 $100 $0 varies
Per non-residential sq ft (DRB or Admin)6 $0.10 $0 varies
Per non-residential sq ft above 10,000 (DRB or Admin) 6 $0.05 $0 varies
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Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule City of South Burlington
Department of Planning Zoning
Type of Permit or Review Application Fee 12, 13 Digitization
Fee
Total Fee
Conditional use $165 $13 $178
Interim Zoning Application $275 $13 $288
Variance $165 $13 $178
Design Review
Sign applications $55 $0 $55
All other applications $165 $0 $165
Miscellaneous DRB review $110 $13 $123
Independent technical review 8 per hour $0 varies
Legal review 8 per hour $0 varies
Appeal of Administrative Officer $220 $13 $233
DRB continuance requested by applicant 9 $50 $0 $50
City Clerk Recording (per page)$0 $15 varies
City Clerk Mylar Recording (per page)$0 $25 varies
Digital parcel map update 10 $60-120 $0 $60-120
Sewer connection inspections $50 $13 $63
Notes
14. Payment of fee for a Permanent Certificate of Occupancy shall be made at the time of zoning permit application for the applicable project.
Payment of fee for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, if requested, shall be made at the time of request for the Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy
1 Permit fees shall be based on all new square footage of all structures except additions to existing structures, unfinished basements,
unfinished attics, unenclosed porches and decks, garage bays for single and two-family homes, and parking areas located beneath multi-
family residential buildings and congregate care facilities.
2 An after-the-fact fee shall be required for any permit or development review application submitted following the commencement of
construction on a project without all applicable valid local approvals.
3 Refers to a formal notice of violation issued by the city's Administrative Officer
4 The base fee shall apply to all applicable applications. Per unit/lot/square foot and supplemental fees shall apply cumulatively in addition to
the base fee and shall apply to new units/lots/square feet not previously approved.
9 Applies to all applications for which the applicant requests a continuance of a public hearing, without the application being heard by the
DRB, following warning of the hearing in any form. This fee shall not apply if city staff ask in writing that the applicant submit a request for
continuance. Fee payable at time of request.
13. Postponement of Fees. Payment of fees shall be made at the time of application except as provided for below:
(a) Perpetually Affordable Housing to which the City is a Financial Contributor. Payment of zoning permit fees may be paid to the City
Treasurer after the issuance of any permits under the Zoning Regulations of the City of South Burlington for construction and development but
prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy provided the following two criteria are met: (i) The project is for the development of housing
that is not less than 50% of the dwelling units perpetually affordable, with “affordable” being defined by the City’s Land Development
Regulations; and (ii) The City has made some prior financial contribution to the development in the form of a grant from the City’s general or
housing trust fund or by means of a Vermont Community Development Fund/Community Development Block Grant or other such State of
Federal grants or loans in which the City is a transactional party.
12 Reduction or waiver of fees. Fees under this Schedule may be reduced or waived due to extenuating circumstances. An applicant
requesting such reduction or waiver shall provide the request in writing to the Director of Planning and Zoning. The Director shall review such
requests and provide a written recommendation to the City Manager. The Director may also initiate such a request and recommendation. The
City Manager shall review the request and recommendation and make a final determination.
5 Per unit / lot fee: Charged for number of new units or lots (whichever is greater).
6 Per square foot fee: Charged for the number of new square feet of buildings.
7 SEQ supplemental fees shall apply to all applications for land within the Southeast Quadrant. These fees shall be calculated as
supplemental to the per unit/lot/square foot fees applicable to the application.
8 Legal and Independent Technical reviews: All expenses for legal review required by the Land Development Regulations and/ or the DRB
shall be paid by the applicant(s). The City shall require and hold one or more up-front deposits for use in payment. All unused fees shall be
returned to the applicant following issuance of a decision of withdrawal of the application.
11 Applications received after January 1, 2013 to only establish "footprint lots" within previously approved subdivisions and PUDs shall pay
the lesser of (a) the base fees or (b) the per unit/lot/ square foot and supplemental fees.
10 Digital parcel map update fees shall be required for all approved applications that adjust or create new parcels. Georeferenced files shall
pay a fee of $60. Non-georeferenced files shall pay a supplemental fee of $60.
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STEERING COMMITTEE 6 MARCH 2023
The South Burlington Steering Committee held a pre-election meeting on Monday, 6 March
2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium, South Burlington City Hall, 180 Market Street, and via
Gotomeeting remote technology.
MEMBERS PRESENT: City Council: H. Riehle, Steering Committee Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt,
Sen. T. Chittenden; J. Baker, City Manager; School Board: Dr. T. Childs, School Board Chair; A.
McHenry, C. Tillinghast, K. Badey; V. Nichols, Superintendent of Schools
ALSO PRESENT: C. McNeil, City Attorney; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; J. Murray,
Librarian; T. Jarvis, School District Director of Finance; Chief S. Burke, Police Department; Chief
S. Locke, and Deputy Chief T. Francis, Fire Department; M. Machar, Finance Director; M. Lyons,
City Assessor; T. DiPietro, Public Works Director; H. Rees, Recreation Director; I. Blanchard,
Community Development Director; G. Yandow; A. Schwartz, F. Salese, B. Sirvis, Anna, H. Head,
Sara, S. Dopp, K. Bailey, D. Bugbee, S. Schoenfeld, P. MacKenzie, E. Rowles, A. Hannaford, Rep. N.
Hyman, K. Jarvis, C. Freeman, A. Chalnick, P. Engels, T. Barnes, B. Bolduc, J. Lees, other members
of the community
2. Directions on How to Leave the Building in Case of an Emergency:
Ms. Baker provided instruction on emergency exit from the building.
3. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
4. Comments & Questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
There were no public comments or questions.
5. Steering Committee Minutes of 23 January 2023:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Steering Committee Minutes of 23 January 2023 as written.
Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed with all present voting in favor.
6. Presentation of FY24 School District Budget:
Supt. Nichols thanked those who participated in the preparation of the School District budget.
She then reviewed the priorities:
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A. Meet student needs: academic, social & emotional
B. Manage financial impacts of inflation, depleted ESSER funding, health
insurance costs, negotiations
C. Address chronic capacity issues in elementary schools
D. Support students with return to pre-pandemic numbers
Supt. Nichols noted that remaining ESSER funds were allocated to a full-time Student
Engagement Coordinator and a full-time Math Interventionist at Marcotte School and a .4 FTE
Art teacher.
Other additions to the budget include: a .5 Communication Coordinator, full-time Math
Interventionists at Orchard, Chamberlain and Tuttle (shifted from ESSER), a full-time Special
Education Coordinator (half-time at the Middle School and half-time at elementary schools).
There is a total reduction of 23.75 FTEs compared to the current budget program levels.
The total tax rate increase is 3.93%. Significant contributors to this increase are health
insurance costs and inflation.
Supt. Nichols showed a pie chart of where the money goes, including 57% for salaries, 21.5% for
benefits, and 11% for services.
Mr. Jarvis then reviewed debt service which represents bonds previously approved by voters.
This would increase if the voters approve a ballot item in tomorrow’s election.
Mr. Jarvis also reviewed factors that impact the school budget:
a. Student enrollment: the School District is working with a demographer. A big
enrollment increase is forecast for the Middle School next year. Facilities will
be needed to address/support increasing numbers.
b. Return of staff levels to pre-Pandemic levels
c. Supporting students
Mr. Jarvis showed a graph of Homestead Tax Rate Comparisons within neighboring districts.
South Burlington is the lowest.
The tax increase for the average condo owner will be $149 for the year or $12 per month. The
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tax increase for the average home owner will be $223 for the year or $19 per month.
Supt. Nichols then addressed the ballot item for the Zero Emission Modules (ZEMs). She noted
that 91% of the $6,000,000 cost will be covered by impact fees. A second bond issue of
$8,850,000 will cover maintenance of school facilities, some of which has been deferred in
recent years.
A member of the audience asked if the TIF district hurts the education fund. Ms. Baker
explained that although TIF increment does not go to the schools, the State makes the schools
“whole,” so there is no loss in education funding.
Mr. Chalnick asked if the tax rate is adjusted by the CLA (common level of appraisal). Supt.
Nichols said that information is on the website.
Rep. Hyman asked how the city can be sure it has the best educators. Supt. Nichols said that
when she was first hired, there was a lot of staff turnover, principally in the main office. Since
then, there has been significant work to create non-union pay grids to be sure they are aligned
with the market. Supt. Nichols said South Burlington is one of the highest paying districts in the
State, with significant numbers at the upper end of the pay scale, people who have been in the
district for many years. She also stressed continuing training and professional development.
Ms. Bugbee asked how the facilities bond complements the facilities plan developed a number
of years ago. Supt. Nichols said that plan is updated yearly. She also noted that if the bond
passes, the ZEMs will become part of the facilities plan.
A member of the audience asked whether the enrollment spike came as a surprise. She also
said she had heard there was a “secret plan” to close one of the elementary schools. Mr.
McHenry said there was never such a plan. Supt. Nichols said the District has 14 years of
demography studies, and the enrollment numbers are no surprise. Ms. Emery added that
forecasting is hard to do, especially when enrollment numbers are down elsewhere in the State.
A member of the audience asked what the ZEMs are. Supt. Nichols showed a site plan for the
location of the ZEMs. Each unit has 4 classrooms with a project room between each set of 2
classrooms. The ZEMs are connected to the school building. Supt. Nichols also noted that the
existing trailers, which are now being used for staff, will be removed from the school site.
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Supt. Nichols also reviewed the proposed use of the maintenance funds in the bond issue,
including: a roof at the Middle School, HVAC/plumbing, High School window replacement,
bathrooms (for ADA compliance), parking lot/sidewalks, and kitchens. Mr. Jarvis stressed that
this is not a “final fix.” It is short-term, until final decision can be made.
Rep. Hyman asked for a comparison between the ZEMs and additions to the schools. Supt.
Nichols said there was a committee that looked at various options from the points of view of
portability, costs, meeting student needs, timing, etc. The city will own the ZEMs and they can
be repurposed after they have served 5 years at the elementary schools. They have a 100-year
lifespan.
8. Presentation of the FY24 City Budget:
Ms. Baker reviewed the budget challenges and assumptions:
Challenges:
a. Inflation rates for goods and services
b. COLA @ 6.4%
c. Recovery from COVID
d. Meeting community expectations
Assumptions:
a. 1.75 growth in the Grand List
b. Contractual COLA and step increases
c. Increases in cost of goods and services
d. ARPA salary and CIP step-down
e. 6% health insurance increase
f. Casualty and Workers Compensation decrease of $110,000
g. Green Mountain Transit increase of 9.8%
Based on these challenges and assumptions, the Council developed its budget goals:
a. Address rising inflation
b. Sensitivity to tax rate by planning a 2-year budget
c. Recovery from COVID
d. A second ambulance (as of 1/2024) 23% of calls now answered by another
community)
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e. CIP investment to retain municipal infrastructure (needed every year)
f. One new Police Officer in each of the next 2 years and a Deputy Police Chief
g. Restoration of a 30th Firefighter to address mandated overtime (not healthy
for firefighters).
Ms. Baker noted there are also increased revenues to help minimize the impact to taxpayers.
The proposed FY 24 budget will result in a 5.75% increase in the municipal tax rate. This would
mean a yearly increase to the average condo owner of $78, and a yearly increase to the average
home owner of $117.
Ms. Baker then reviewed the use of ARPA funds. She noted that with the passing of the budget,
there will still be $2,000,000 remaining in ARPA money. One possibility is to use those funds to
support the city’s Climate Action Plan.
Ms. Baker also reviewed the Penny for Paths and Penny for Parks funding and showed the list of
projects to be funded in the coming year.
There will also be increases in utility costs as follows:
Water: $22.78 for the year
Stormwater: $1.44 for the year (aided by grant funding)
Sewer: $29.76 for the year
Emerging issues in the city include:
a. Executive Team transitions
b. Future Regional Dispatch
c. 2024 water storage capacity vote
d. Recreation center (looking for coordination with School District)
e. One collective bargaining agreement which expires at the end of 2024
f. Wage pressure from surrounding municipalities
9. Public Information Session/Public Hearing on the $15,086,430 City Center Tax
Incremental Finance District bond vote to fund City Center Park, Garden Street,
Williston Rd. Streetscape, and the East-West Crossing:
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Ms. Blanchard said the TIF bond represents the last 4 City Center projects to support
development and redevelopment in City Center. She showed a map indicating the location of
the 4 projects:
a. Shared use path on Williston Rd.
b. East-west bridge over I-89
c. Garden Street/Williston Road intersection
d. City Center Park Phase 2
The total authorization for these projects is $15,086,430. Some of the projects are 100% TIF
eligible; some are partially eligible and additional grants are being sought to cover some of the
difference.
The Garden Street project will address the White Street/Williston Road intersection and make it
a standard 4-way intersection. It is 100% TIF eligible. There will be a shared use path on the
south side.
The City received a grant for the east-west bridge of $9,800,000. This will be supplemented by
$4,300,000 of TIF money.
The Williston Road shared use path on the south side of the road includes space for ornamental
street lighting. They city has a grant to cover the city’s match.
Phase 2 of City Center Park includes the boardwalk connection. It is 100% TIF eligible.
Ms. Blanchard showed a map of the entire TIF district and explained the nature of a TIF. She
then showed anticipated development in City Center including the 295 units of housing and
some commercial space in the Catamount Run project.
In the last year of the TIF district, the anticipated amount of increment to the city would be
$6,000,000. If all development happens that would mean a surplus of $8,000,000.
Ms. Emery asked if the Williston Rd. streetscape will include putting utilities underground. Ms.
Blanchard said there are options for that in the future, but because of cost it will not be done
now.
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Ms. Dopp asked what happened to the “village green” concept in City Center. Ms. Blanchard
said that the city worked hard toward getting the land for that but had to pull back its
expectations. It was removed from the plan in 2021.
Ms. Dopp asked if UMall is in the TIF District. Ms. Blanchard said UMall is in City Center though
not in the TIF district. Ms. Baker said that in conversations with the new Mall owners, they are
happy to be here because of the TIF district. The city has high hopes for a unified downtown.
Ms. Bolduc asked how long it would take to walk the full length of the proposed east-west
bridge. Ms. Blanchard said the bridge is 2000 feet long, so she estimated about 10 minutes.
A member of the public asked why the cost for 2 intersections (Garden St) is $8,000,000. Ms.
Blanchard said they will be replacing all signals, partially reconstructing the intersections,
dealing with utilities, traffic control during construction, and acquiring some land. This becomes
very expensive.
Mr. Jarvis asked about the duration of construction and the impact on traffic. Ms. Blanchard
said so far it is a one-season project with traffic continuing throughout the project.
10. Public Information Session/Public Hearing on the $33,833,000 Bartlett Bay
Wastewater Treatment Facility General Obligation Bond to support upgrades to the
City’s Wastewater Collection and Treatment System:
Mr. DiPietro said the wastewater treatment facilities require upgrades every 20 years or do.
Bartlett Bay was upgraded in 1999. The existing plant is aging and must be upgraded. Mr.
DiPietro showed the proposed new site plan and pictures of existing aging equipment some of
which is so obsolete it is no longer supported by the manufacturer.
The bond also includes upgrading the Airport facility for handling of solids from Bartlett Bay.
This will allow the primary clarifier to be taken down for maintenance.
Finally, the bond includes the replacement and upgrade of several pump stations which are
beginning to fail.
The total bond is for $33,883,300. This will result in a 6.75 increase in the tax rate for 4 years.
After 4 years, the annual cost would be $71.00 higher. The City is actively seeking grants to
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help support the project. The hope is to go to bid in the summer of 2024 with construction
later in that year.
11. Other Business:
Ms. Riehle noted that this is Sen. Tom Chittenden’s last meeting as a City Council. Sen.
Chittenden said “I might be back.”
As there was no further business to come before the Steering Committee, Ms. Emery moved to
adjourn. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed with all present voting in favor. The meeting
adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
__________________________, Clerk
__________________________, School Board Clerk
6/21/2023
Dear City Council and City Manager Baker,
Thank you for your most recent update on school traffic safety on April 10. Over the last
several months, street traffic and construction concerns have continued to escalate,
particularly for our students at Rick Marcotte Central School.
In your April update, you shared that CCRPC will have data collection on a School Zone
establishment by the end of this current school year. Respectfully, we also need the City
Center traffic study for the intersection of Market Street and RMCS entrance before the
start of the next school year. This intersection needs traffic management immediately.
We have no doubt the results of the study will demonstrate this, and it’s just a matter of
why type and what cost.
RMCS Principal McDonald and grandparent volunteer Sue Conley have gone above
and beyond to support our students and families. The District has had a crossing guard
position posted for weeks with no applicants. We need city resources in the form of
personnel and funding to keep our children at RMCS safe.
By the August 16, 2023 School Board Meeting, please provide the following updates:
A finalized, permanent plan to mediate traffic at the intersection of Market
Street and RMCS entrance (i.e. traffic light or four-way stop) with a specific
timeline, budget, and payment plan with how much the city will contribute to the
cost.
A date for when school zones will be finalized in each of the four school
campuses currently without them.
Confirmation that a crossing guard and/or regular contract with SB police is
secured for regular hours to control traffic during morning drop off and pick up
during school days at least until the permanent solution is in place. This should
be in place before August 30, 2023. We request that this hire be a city employee
and come from the resources and funding flowing into the City Center projects to
be allocated to support our students’ needs. We are requesting funding from the
city for crossing guards at all five of our school locations going forward.
We ask that you please invite RMCS school administrators and Superintendent Nichols
or her designee to meetings where school safety and traffic patterns will be affected.
We are a shared community, neighbors, and collective owners of our schools.
Thank you,
South Burlington School Board
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802‐846‐4107 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
To: South Burlington Steering Committee – City Council and School Board
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Tom DiPietro, Public Works Director
Shawn Burke, Police Chief
Date: June 29, 2023
Re: Response to School Board’s June 2023 Communication
We are happy to provide a status update following our April 10, 2023 letter to the School Board and in response to the
School Board’s additional requests on June 21, 2023. We are pleased with the progress being made within our statutory
requirements and are thankful to our partners at VHB and the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission for
fast‐tracking these requests.
School Board Request #1: A finalized, permanent plan to mediate traffic at the intersection of Market Street and RMCS
entrance (i.e. traffic light or four‐way stop) with a specific timeline, budget, and payment plan with how much the City
will contribute to the cost.
City Response: In order to achieve this shared goal, the City retained the services of a traffic engineering consultant
(VHB) and is working with transportation professionals at the Chittenden Country Regional Planning Commission
(CCRPC). VHB and CCRPC have accommodated an expedited schedule for this work and have already collected: turning
movement data for the Market Street and RMCS entrance, traffic volume data, and speed data on Market Street. All
data collection was completed quickly, so that it could be accomplished while school was in session.
The next step is for CCRPC staff to run a multi‐way stop controlled volume warrant analysis in accordance with Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines and evaluate intersection sight distances in accordance with
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book guidelines. The purpose of
the MUTCD is to set minimum standards for all traffic control devises used on roads and highways. The AASHTO Green
Book contains the current design research and practices for highway and street geometric design. These two resources
are used by traffic engineers in the United States when evaluating and designing roads related traffic control measures.
The current schedule anticipates that final engineering recommendations will be available in the end of July or early
August. At this time, the City will be able to evaluate next steps including timelines, budgets, and any associated funding
requests needed. Certain changes could be made quickly (e.g. the modification of the intersection to a four way stop)
while others (e.g. traffic signal installation) will require significant effort to acquire funding, properly design and
construct.
School Board Request #2: A date for when school zones will be finalized in each of the four school campuses currently
without them.
City Response: The South Burlington Speed Limit Resolution, which is part of the City’s Motor Vehicle and Traffic
Ordinance, did not include a provision for establishment of school zones until it was updated on October 3, 2022 as part
of a City lead effort to address concerns about traffic speeds on White Street. At this time, data collection and
engineering analysis of traffic on White Street was completed in the area of Chamberlin School and a school zone was
established within the ordinance. The equipment and signage necessary for creation of this school zone was
immediately ordered, but due to supply chain issues we are not yet (as of 6/23/23) in receipt of all necessary
equipment. We expect that all equipment will arrive in early July 2023. If delivery occurs as anticipated, the Department
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802‐846‐4107 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
of Public Works will install the signage and equipment necessary to establish a school zone on White Street ahead of the
start of school in Fall 2023.
Evaluation of traffic conditions and data collection near the other three schools (Central School on Market Street, South
Burlington Middle and High Schools on Dorset Street, and Orchard School on Baldwin Avenue) is on‐going. The City is
continuing to work with the CCRPC to conduct the analyses for Central and Orchard Schools. The final reports and
recommendations from the engineer are anticipated by July 2023 for Central School and August 2023 for Orchard
School. Based on the engineering recommendations received, the South Burlington City Council may be requested to
move forward with updating the City ordinance to designate school zones and DPW can order the equipment necessary
to establish any new school zones.
It is worth noting that Dorset Street is a significantly different road than White Street, Market Street, and Baldwin
Avenue. Dorset Street has five lanes in this location. In addition, RRFBs and signal controlled intersections with
pedestrian crossing equipment are already in place and are in the process of being upgraded as part of the Dorset Street
Signals Project. The school zone assessment on Dorset Street will likely need to be completed in conjunction with a
scoping study of the area in order to ensure all options are given due diligence and the recommendations are
appropriate for this roadway. This study is anticipated to be one of the City’s requests for the next round of CCRPC Work
Program projects in 2024. We do not want to pre‐judge the results of the current engineering investigation, but if a
school zone is recommended for this location, or vehicle speeds are found to be an issue, it will likely be necessary to
retain the services of a professional traffic engineer to design additional traffic calming measures that are appropriate
for the location.
We understand there is continued concern about how crash locations are evaluated. With any crash resulting in bodily
harm, our public safety and public works teams review the police reports to assess if infrastructure contributed to the
accident. If it is found to have contributed, immediate action is taken.
School Board Request #3: Confirmation that a crossing guard and/or regular contract with SB police is secured for
regular hours to control traffic during morning drop off and pick up during school days at least until the permanent
solution is in place. This should be in place before August 30, 2023. We request that this hire be a city employee and
come from the resources and funding flowing into the City Center projects be allocated to support our students’ needs.
We are requesting funding from the city for crossing guard at all five of our school locations going forward.
City Response: On April 3, 2023 the Council approved a fund balance allocation for a crossing guard for the 2022‐2023
school year. We are thankful that a community volunteer stepped up during staffing challenges. In April, it was
anticipated that the School Board would request an additional $43,184 for the 2023‐2024 School year. The Council
could consider this request following additional discussion with the School Board.
It remains our position that due to the extensive coordination needed between crossing guards and school leadership,
it’s most appropriate for these positions to be School staff. The Police Department is available to offer training to these
professionals. The Police Department will continue to support school safety as resources allow.