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Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, July 19, 2021
1.Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 - 6:31 PM)
2.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items. (6:31 - 6:32 PM)
3.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda. (6:33 – 6:45 PM)
4.Announcements and City Manager’s Report. (6:46 – 6:56 PM)
5.Consent Agenda: (6:57 – 7:00 PM)
A. ***Approve minutes from the March 29, 2021, April 5, 2021, and May 25, 2021 City CouncilMeetings.
6.***Council consideration and possible action on a resolution for Policymaking to Reduce CarbonEmissions and Counteract Climate Change – Councilor Emery (7:01 – 7:30 PM)
7.***Council consideration of a grant agreement and funding source to support the Trinity EducationCenter’s proposal to start the INFINITE Center – a daily youth drop-in center and after-schoolprogram – Jessie Baker, City Manager (7:31 – 7:50 PM)
8.***Council consideration and possible approval of an amendment to The Old Post’s ApprovedEntertainment License to allow for outdoor music (7:51 – 8:10 PM)
9.***Council consideration and possible approval to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) lostrevenue funds to reinstate the position of City Planner, Parks Laborer, and Deputy FinanceOffice/Benefits Administrator – Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager (8:11 – 8:25 PM)
10.***Council consideration and possible approval of a letter of support to the Vermont Housing andConservation Board for the affordable housing financing applications submitted by Summit Properties’for their development at Hillside at O’Brien Farm – Jessie Baker, City Manager (8:26 – 8:45 PM)
11.Possible executive session to consider pending or probable litigation to which the City is a party and
confidential attorney/client communication for the purpose of providing professional legal servicesregarding same. (8:46 – 9:15 PM)
12.Other Business (9:16 – 9:30 PM)
13. Adjourn (9:30 PM)
Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker
City Manager
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL 29 MARCH 2021
The South Burlington City Council held a special meeting on Monday, 29 March 2021, at 6:30
p.m., via Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: K. Dorn, City Manager; T. Hubbard, Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of
Planning & Zoning; I. Blanchard, Project Manager; J. Rabidoux, Public Works Director; C. Baker,
D. Saladino, J. Charest, E. Churchill, CCRPC; D. Meyerhoff, D. Albrecht, D. Casullo, L. Kupferman,
R. Greco , M. Mulligan, R. Groenewald, K. Sentoff, G. Cucheral, J. Woodard, S. Dooley, J. Baker,
Wayne, Monica, C. Trombly
1.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
Ms. Riehle asked to add to Other Business a brief item about Green-Up Day.
2.Comments and Questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
No issues were raised.
3.Consent Agenda:
a.Approve and Sign Disbursements
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
4.Interview applicants for DRB:
The Council interviewed Dan Albrecht and Gary Cucheral for the opening on the Development
Review Board.
5.Council Work Session: Continued discussion with the Chittenden County Regional
Planning Commission regarding the Interstate-89 Corridor Study:
Mr. Baker said that CCRPC has been collecting input from residents and committees following
the joint meeting and presentation.
Mr. Saladino then enumerated the new metrics that have been added to the matrixes based on
that input as follows:
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1.Access to City Center
2.Access to the Airport
3.Impacts to Exit 12 traffic volumes
4.Volume changes on selected arterials
5.Change in impervious area
6.Noise impacts
7.New employment (weighted by average wage rates)
There are also matrix formatting updates which include combining the values and scoring in the
same table (Mr. Saladino showed what this looks like) and breaking out Exits 12B/13 and Exit 14
alternatives into separate tables.
Mr. Saladino then showed a summary of the identified 27 metrics and indicated the newly
added ones. He noted that some of these are difficult to score.
Mr. Saladino then dealt first with Exists 12B/13 and showed how the new metrics affected the
scoring criteria for each of the goals as follows:
a.Safety: no changes
b.Livable, sustainable communities: they looked at travel time added to get to
City Center. 12/B had the greatest decrease in that time
c.Mobility/efficiency: Exit 12B has the biggest impact on traffic at Exit 12. It
also has the biggest positive impact on Williston Rd. traffic (15% decrease).
Exit 13 options have the biggest positive impact on Dorset Street. Hinesburg
Road showed a 40% increase in traffic south of 12B but a decrease north of
12B. Changes on other roadways were less than 10%.
Ms. Emery asked whether they included Shelburne Road. Mr. Saladino said they did not. When
they looked at the map, there was no significant change in traffic volume. Ms. Emery then
asked about Kennedy Drive. Mr. Saladino said the change there was less than 10%.
d.Environmental Stewardship: Mr. Saladino noted that 12B adds the most
impervious. Regarding noise, they couldn’t do a full evaluation, but their in-
house noise expert said both 12B and 13 have a relatively high noise impact.
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Mr. Barritt asked why gas consumption goes up so much at 12B. Mr. Saladino said these are
county-wide numbers. 12B will add 33,000 more gallons countywide than if it isn’t built. With
Exit 13, there would be a mile savings per trip from Dorset Street to get onto the Interstate.
Mr. Cota noted that the estimate is that only 10% of cars will be using internal combustion
engines. Mr. Saladino confirmed that.
Mr. Saladino then noted that the “expert panel” that met to estimate new growth attributable
to building 12B (employment and new housing) noted that some housing would be relocating
from elsewhere in the state; some would be totally new.
e.Economic Accessibility: The study looked at new jobs created within a mile of
the interchange and also the total number of jobs (those there today and the
new jobs). It also looked at wages those jobs would generate per type of job
(i.e., industrial, retail, service). At 12B, the estimate is for 300 new jobs with
$175,000,000 in new wages. New jobs at Exit 13 would generate
$123,000,000 in new wages. The study also looked at travel time to the
Airport and found that 12B would reduce travel time by 11%. The reduction
with Exit 13 would be marginal.
f.System Preservation: There were no new metrics here. The hybrid is the
lowest cost to build and the lowest overall cost. 12B is the most expensive
overall. These are based on present-day costs.
Mr. Baker then showed a summary of scores for 12B and 13. He questioned whether the goals
should be treated equally. Ms. Riehle said a number of groups felt safety should be weighted
more heavily. Mr. Baker noted the SPDI alternative scored the highest with the existing
weighting and would score higher if safety were rated more heavily.
Mr. Barritt asked if there is any weighting regarding “intangibles” (e.g., difficulty in engineering,
reshaping the flow of traffic, etc.). Mr. Saladino said that is factored into the cost.
Mr. Riehle noted that the 12B off-ramp would run into Tilley Drive where there are medical
offices, many of which cater to the elderly. From a safety point of view, this could mean much
more traffic for those folks to cope with. Mr. Saladino said they didn’t go to that level of
analysis. They also felt the new connector road to Technology Park would be built before 12B
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which could address some of that issue. But he acknowledged Ms. Riehle had a valid concern.
He did note that the design does factor in much improved facilities for bikes and pedestrians.
Ms. Emery asked if the new housing at 12B is due to the new jobs. Mr. Baker said the panel felt
it would be an attractive place for house and jobs. Mr. Saladino added there could be a strong
desire to live closer to those jobs.
Mr. Baker said housing growth is split into 2 parts, those that would not be built elsewhere in
the country (estimated 155 homes) and those coming in from out of the country (estimated 186
homes). He noted that both figures are very small compared to forecasted growth in the rest of
the county.
Sen. Chittenden noted that the jobs that are created could be higher paying because of the
proximity to the industrial park.
Ms. Emery said the style of development and redevelopment should respect the natural and
human environment.
Sen. Chittenden said that “weighting” is where the magic is happening, and they need to decide
what is most important.
Mr. Barritt asked whether the study looked at the solar facility which may be land available for
development in 25 years.
Mr. Saladino said the demographic forecasts are not done site by site. He added that he has less
than 100% confidence that the numbers are right. Over 30 years, figures do not include the full
buildout of every parcel. He noted the growth rate in Chittenden County has decreased and
does not equal the numbers that had been forecast.
Mr. Saladino then reviewed the scoring changes for Exit 14 as follows:
a.Safety – no changes
b.Livable/Sustainable: 2/10 of a minute change in accessibility to City Center
c.Mobility/Efficiency: Minor changes to Williston Rd. traffic volumes; DD1
slightly better traffic volumes on Dorset Street; some increase in traffic on the
Limekiln and bridge over the Winooski River in Winooski.
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Mr. Saladino said people would not be going to Exit 14 because of reduced capacity. Ms. Emery
asked if they want more traffic there. Mr. Saladino said he would say no.
d.Environmental Stewardship: a big swing in imperious with the cloverleaf (one
new lane in each direction), less impervious with DD1
e.Economic Accessibility: not a lot of change for either option; DD1 slightly
better for Airport access
f.System Preservation: DD1 the most expensive ultimately when asset
management costs are figured in
Sen. Chittenden asked whether this is an either/or a timing priority. Could one happen after the
other? Mr. Baker said he felt it was an either/or. Phasing can be discussed later.
Ms. Riehle asked whether Chittenden County gets both 14 and 12B or 13. Mr. Saladino said that
in the next phase they will look at them in combination and other things in the mix (e.g. Park &
Rides). He explained the bundling aspect: what does it look like with one option, then adding
the next option, etc.
Mr. Baker said they need to know any issues not covered presently and would like a vote on
what option to move forward with. They are looking for a decision by 19 April. He noted the
final decision will rest with VTrans.
6.Council Discussion and possible recommendation on requests for Community
Projects for Federal Funding:
Mr. Dorn reviewed the history noting that each member of the House of Representatives can
present up to 10 projects for funding. He noted that the city analyzed a dozen potential
projects and settled on a bike-ped connection from City Center to the park. It is within the
appropriate price range ($700,000) and can be constructed in the next fiscal year. It would also
be a valuable contribution to the city and state. Other reviewed options included: a recreation
center, bridge across the Interstate, Kimball Drive culvert, pump station upgrades for the
Bartlett Bay Treatment center, Williston Rd. streetscape, a 24/7 crisis center. Mr. Dorn noted
that Congressman Welch is very impressed with City Center.
Mr. Cota asked for a more complete description of the project. Mr. Dorn said the city envisions
a connection between the park and market Street, but there is a wetland which will require a
bridge. This is already mapped out in the environment assessment which indicates that
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connection will be made. Ms. Riehle added this piece was discussed when City Center was
being considered. It’s an area that can’t be developed but can be enjoyed. It’s also a straight
shot for some kids to get to Central School.
Mr. Conner showed a graphic of the area, and Mr. Dorn identified the location of City Center
Park. He said it would be a small connection to a bridge and eventually to Market St.
Ms. Riehle asked whether TIF funds could be used for this project. Mr. Dorn said they can as
can impact fees and a potential developer contribution. The city would ask for $700,000 in the
grant.
Mr. Dorn stressed this grant is totally separate from the COVID grant presented by Congressman
Welch a week ago. The city is still waiting for guidelines on how that money can be spend. Ms.
Riehle said that would be a good conversation to bring Jessie Baker in on.
Ms. Emery then moved to support the recommendation for Community Projects for Federal
Funding as presented. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously via a rollcall
vote.
7.Council discussion on goals for Interim Zoning, and establishing potential time line:
Ms. Riehle noted the Council will be meeting with the Planning Commission on 6 April. The first
thing the Commission will complete are the environmental protection standards. The question
is whether the Council is comfortable approving those before the new PUD standards or
whether they would want to see everything in final form before approving anything.
Ms. Emery said she is eager to see it done but understands there are people representing
different interests. She is also hearing of the need to “put a pin” in something in order to move
on.
Sen. Chittenden asked whether there is a risk to approving the environmental standards and
ending Interim Zoning and then doing the PUDs. Ms. Riehle said she has heard there are 2
groups with differing focus: environment and development via PUDs. She was concerned the
Council wouldn’t get the PUDs if both pieces aren’t done together.
Mr. Barritt noted that IZ will have to end in November and questioned whether it matters if they
wait till November and see what comes from the Planning Commission. Ms. Riehle felt
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that at the joint meeting the Commission will say whether they can have the whole package by
November.
Mr. Cota said he was OK with extending IZ to get a full package.
8.Other Business:
Regarding Green Up Day, Ms. Riehle said the Rotary will work with the Land Trust. Mr. Conner
said there will be dump trucks and a method for people to pick up bags ahead of time. A DPW
person will be available to help load stuff onto trucks.
Ms. Emery noted that the Army and Air Guard held a virtual Town Meeting on Saturday
regarding some noise testing this winter. There will be documentary on 15 April, 7 p.m. which
includes phone calls from neighbors describing their experiences with F35 noise. Ms. Greco
noted the documentary doesn’t take a position; it’s just people commenting on their
experiences, some positive, some negative.
Mr. Dorn suggested posting viewing information on the city’s website.
9.Executive Session to discuss appointments to the Development Review Board:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council meeting in executive session to discuss appointment to the
Development Review Board and inviting Mr. Dorn to attend the session. Sen. Chittenden
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The Council entered Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. and resumed regular session at 9:37 p.m.
Mr. Cota moved to appoint Dan Albrecht to the unfilled term on the Development Review
Board. Sen. Chittenden seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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 9:40 p.m.
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Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 5 APRIL 2021
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 5 April 2021, at 6:30
p.m., via Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: T. Hubbard, Deputy City Manager; A. Bolduc, A. Lafferty, City Attorneys; P.
Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; D. Kinville, City Clerk; J. Rabidoux, Director of Public
Works; M. Lyons, City Assessor, H. Rees, Recreation Director
1.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of Agenda items:
Ms. Riehle asked to add discussion of an email from the Fair & Impartial Policing Group.
Ms. Emery asked to add a review of how to handle issues of threatening situation between
neighbors.
2.Possible Executive Session to discuss pending litigation to which the city is a party
and receive confidential attorney/client communications regarding same:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council make preliminary findings that premature general public
knowledge of pending civil litigation and confidential attorney-client communications could
clearly place the public body at a substantial disadvantage. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt then moved that the Council enter into Executive Session for the reasons identified in
the prior motion inviting into the session Messrs. Dorn, Hubbard, McNeil, and Conner, and Ms.
Lafferty. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously
The Council entered Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. and resumed open session at 7:05 p.m.
3.Comments and Questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
Ms. Greco spoke to the need for the city to take immediate actions, more than just land
Development Regulations, to address climate change. These actions could include stopping
road construction, regulating sewer usage, purchasing land, requiring all housing to be on
transportation lines, etc. She also asked that climate change actions be put on a future agenda.
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4.Announcements and City Manager’s report:
Sen. Chittenden noted interest among Sextons to clen up the Shelburne Road cemetery with
volunteer help. He will ask for volunteers for a day in May.
Ms. Riehle noted a Greater Green Communities presentation with good data regarding “green
affordable housing.”
Ms. Riehle also attended a CCRPC meeting with Mr. Dorn and Jessie Baker. The meeting focused
on areas for cooperation among communities to achieve greater efficiency and cost savings.
She noted that many Chittenden County representatives were very interested in working
together.
Mr. Hubbard noted that Mr. Dorn is on vacation until next Monday. He also noted that the City
is working with the Land Trust and Rotary regarding Green-up Day on May 1. Bags will be made
available to the public.
5.Consent Agenda:
a.Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve Minutes from 1 February, 16 February, 10 March and 15 March 2021
meetings.
c. Consider and possibly approve State of Vermont Town Highway Class II Paving
Grant
d. Approve refunding Resolution and Certificate for Pension Loan
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed unanimously with Mr. Cota abstaining on the Minutes of 1 and 16 February.
6.Consider and possibly approve appointment of City Assessor:
Mr. Hubbard noted that Assessor Todd Leblanc retired as of today. Staff’s recommendation is to
appoint Martha Lyons to that position. The City has contracted with Nemric to provide help
with on-site inspections.
Ms. Emery moved to appoint Martha Lyons to the position of City Assessor. Sen. Chittenden
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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Ms. Emery thanked Ms. Lyons for letting her know about the program that automatically
deducts tax payments.
7.Top Dog and First Feline Drawing:
In the drawing for First Feline, the winner was “Mr. Finnigan” owned by Valerie & Tim Hennessy
In the drawing for Top Dog, the winner was Rowan owned by Pasquale & Deb DiStefano
Ms. Kinville said 200 new pets have already been registered this year.
Ms. Kinville also advised that as part of Act 92 last March, the impression was given that late
fees could not be charged. It has now come to their attention that there is a new interpretation
of the ruling: late feels cannot be charged until 90 days from the day the Governor stops the
“Emergency Act.”
8.Discuss and possibly appoint a new representative to the Green Mountain Transit
Board of Directors:
It was noted that Charlie Baker, who has been serving as representative, has moved to
Burlington. He’s willing to serve, even as a Burlington resident, and there is a precedent for
that.
Ms. Riehle asked whether anyone on the Council is willing to serve in that capacity. Mr. Cota
indicated his willingness. Members agreed that Mr. Baker could serve as alternate.
Ms. Emery moved to appoint Matt Cota as Representative to the Green Mountain Transit Board
of Directors. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9.Review and possibly approve agreement with Local Fire Fighters Union:
Mr. Bolduc said there is a tentative agreement for a one-year extension of the agreement with
the Local Fire Fighters Union under the same terms as the Police and Department of Public
Works agreements.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the agreement with the Local Fire Fighters Union and to thank the
Firefighters and all employees. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed unanimously via a rollcall
vote.
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Mr. Bolduc said the Firefighters Association was a pleasure to work with.
10.Council Discussion and possible action related to the future of the Dog Park
Committee:
Ms. Riehle noted that the City Manager was concerned with having enough staff to staff the
Dog Park Committee. In addition, their Chair has resigned. There are emails supporting the
continuation of the Committee.
Ms. Riehle noted this is a big issue in the city. She also noted that there appear to be more dogs
out there than she’s ever seen before.
Ms. Emery noted receipt of pictures of areas of dog parks in the city that need attention. She
personally felt the committee should continue so members can see their work come to fruition.
Ms. Milizia said she sees a need for a dedicated committee to address dog issues in the city.
She noted the charge of the Committee included a list of tasks including actual design, providing
water, etc. There is a question of what it will take to put water in the Wheeler Dog Park.
Ms. Rees said that Justin Rabidoux has been the staff liaison for the Dog Park Committee. She
acknowledged there is a lot of interface with the public around dog issues. Her staff does not
have the capacity to serve the Dog Park Committee or the Friends of the Dog Park who are
doing activities in the park. She added that the work needs to continue. How it continues is up
to the Council.
Ms. Sirvis cited the time lost due to COVID. She did not think a designer for the Dog Park has
yet been hired, and the work will need to be contracted out. She feels the Dog Park Committee
needs to be a separate entity, not part of Recreation/Parks Committee. She felt the Friends of
the Dog Park will be able to do a lot of things. She asked that the Committee be allowed to
continue for at least 3-6 months after the opening of the Dog Park. There is a question of rules,
how to monitor the facility, etc. She felt the Committee could meet without a staff person. Ms.
Milizia added that staff could be contacted, if needed.
Mr. Hubbard said he was happy to work with committee members and Ms. Rees to come up
with a model that doesn’t weigh staff down but utilizes them as needed.
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11.Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: Noted that Airport sound monitoring will include both commercial and military
aircraft. Ms. Emery noted that the Guard will be doing noise testing of F-35s this fall. She also
noted that they have said that they never use afterburners.
Mr. Barritt: The Pension Advisory Committee will meet in 2 weeks. He also noted the concern
of teachers regarding their pension funds.
12.Other Business:
Ms. Riehle noted that a future agenda will include a Resolution and the completed work of the
Police Chief and the FIPP group. She felt the Council could have a resolution to support their
efforts.
Ms. Emery reminded members that last February there was a Parallel Justice meeting regarding
a South Burlington issue between neighbors, one of whom has mental health issues. At that
time, the Council was asked to consider an ordinance to allow the city to intervene. This is an
absentee landlord situation, and there are young children involved. The neighbor is now in law
enforcement custody but won’t be for long. Ms. Emery questioned what is appropriate. Ms.
Riehle suggested the City Manager and Police Chief discuss how to address this issue.
13.Liquor Control Board:
Mr. Barritt moved the Council convene as Liquor Control Board. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
Members then considered the following license renewals:
Applebees, 1st Class & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Barnyard, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar
License and Outside Consumption Permit; CVS Pharmacy #10690, 2nd Class License; Farmers &
Foragers, 1st & 3rd Class Commercial Kitchen License; Gonzo’s Indoor Golf, 1st & 3rd Class
Restaurant/Bar License; Green Mountain Suites Hotel, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License and
Outside Consumption Permit; Higher Ground, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Interstate
Shell, 2nd Class License; Jiffy Mart #445 (Williston Rd.), 2nd Class License; Marco’s Pizza, 1st Class
Restaurant/Bar License; Mill Market Deli, 2nd Class License; Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1st Class
Restaurant/Bar License & Outside Consumption Permit; Moose Lodge #1618, 1st
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& 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License & Outside Consumption & Entertainment License; Olive
Garden Italian Restaurant #1520, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Pauline’s Cafe &
Restaurant, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Pulcinella’s, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar
License & Outside Consumption Permit; Rotisserie, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License &
Outside Consumption Permit; Target Store #T3306, 2nd Class License; Trader Joe’s #527, 2nd Class
License; Uno Pizzeria, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Vermont National Country Club
(#3944-1), 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Vermont National Country Club (#3944-2), 1st
& 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License; Vermont National Country Club (#3944-3) 2nd Class License;
Vermont Pool & Bar, 1st & 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License & Outside Consumption Permit
Ms. Emery moved to approve the list of license renewals as presented. Sen. Chittenden
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Riehle reminded members of tomorrow night’s joint meeting with the Planning
Commission.
As there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Cota moved to adjourn. Sen.
Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19
p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL 25 MAY 2021
The South Burlington City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, at 6:30
p.m., via Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: K. Dorn, City Manager; T. Hubbard, Deputy City Manager; J. Rabidoux, Director
of Public Works; A. Parker; M. Rugar, B. Britt, B Sirvis, S. Goddard, S. & D. Mowat
1.Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
2.Comments and Questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
No issues were raised.
3.Council discussion and possible action related to approving a bid award for Allen
Road Shared Use Path and authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract for construction services with winning bidder, Courtland Construction:
Ms. Riehle noted receipt of a memo from the Bike/Ped Committee. She also noted that Sen.
Chittenden and Mr. Barritt had been concerned with the elimination of the designated right
turn lane.
Sen Chittenden asked if what is proposed would have a negative impact on proposed housing in
the area and whether that is a concern.
Mr. Rabidoux said it is a concern, but in general, the intersection has enough capacity to handle
additional development. He added that the existence of a right turn lane usually has no impact
on a development review; however, if at a future time it becomes an issue, the right turn lane
could be added back in.
Mr. Cota noted that the DRB had ruled that there wasn’t enough traffic to warrant a left turn
lane for a project just south of that intersection. He agreed with Justin about the intersection in
question. He was OK with going forward as presented.
Mr. Barritt said he would drop his objection.
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Ms. Emery then moved to approve the bid award for the Allen Road Shared Use Path and to
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for construction service with
Courtland Construction. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
4.Council discussion and possible action related to a prior resolution “Regarding the
use of personal protection equipment within City-owned buildings and in places of
public access within the City of South Burlington” approved by the Council on 8
June 2020:
Mr. Barritt said he was ready to approve rescinding the Resolution for commercial entities. He
asked about city-owned buildings.
Mr. Dorn said the City is ready to do the same and remove the requirement in all City buildings.
Owners of non-City buildings can still require masks.
Sen. Chittenden moved to rescind the Resolution Regarding the use of personal protection
equipment approved on 8 June 202. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Emery noted there are still children under age 12 who have not been vaccinated, and they
are still vulnerable. She urged people to remain responsible and considerate. She also noted
that others who have not been vaccinated will not be protected and stressed that being sick
with COVID is worse than a possible reaction to the vaccine.
Mr. Barritt urged people to “play defense” till the end of the pandemic and to wear a mask if it
makes them feel comfortable.
5.Consider and sign disbursements:
Ms. Emery moved to approve and sign disbursements presented. Sen. Chittenden seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
6.Authorize City Manager to Execute the SFY2021 VTrans Transportation Alternatives
Program Grant Agreement to fund the design and construction of the Phase 1
Spear Street Bike/Ped Improvement project:
Ms. Riehle noted that this is a matching grant.
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Ms. Parker said the agreement is for design and construction at a maximum cost of $300,000.
Mr. Barritt asked how many trees have to come down. Ms. Parker said they don’t know yet.
Mr. Barritt then moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the SY2021 VTrans
Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Agreement as presented. Ms. Emery seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
7.Other Business:
Sen. Chittenden noted that it is likely the Governor will eliminate all restrictions on Memorial
Day. He asked whether the Council might begin meeting “in person” in June. Mr. Dorn noted
staff is working to make it possible to have both “live” and “remote” public participation. Mr.
Cota noted the DRB had done this for a Board member, but he wasn’t sure how it would work
with an audience.
Ms. Riehle reminded members to let her know any vacation plans that might conflict with
meeting schedules.
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 6:52 p.m.
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Clerk
RESOLUTION FOR POLICYMAKING TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND COUNTERACT CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS the City of South Burlington joined the State of Vermont and other communities and
businesses in the Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition and pledged to meet or exceed the obligations for the United States in the Paris Agreement; and,
WHEREAS the City acknowledges the implications of CO2 emissions and their effect on climate
change and its consequent effects on its citizens’ quality of life, and,
WHEREAS it is in the City’s best interests to pursue energy efficiencies by reducing fossil fuel and electricity use, and
WHEREAS, the City hired an energy projects manager and pursued a number of key projects
reducing our energy and carbon footprints.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Burlington City Council adopts the reduction of South Burlington’s carbon footprint as an extremely important effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff and the Council will immediately task a committee to work with the CCRPC and the Vermont Climate Council’s Climate Action Plans, involve all members of the community to participate in creating a Plan with specific actions for South Burlington that conform to current science in support of the City’s commitments as set forth herein
and as stated in the supporting documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff and the Council, with the help of its advisory committees will strive to take actions based on the Climate Action Plan by preparing and adopting regulations, preparing capital budgets and annual work programs, and forming citizen committees
as needed, to reflect this mission by accounting for greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts
when making any significant decisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will annually report on the progress that the City is making on enacting the Climate Action Plan and will verify that the City appropriately factors
climate impacts into all applicable actions and decisions.
Signed this 19th day of June, 2021.
______________________________________ Helen Riehle, Chair
______________________________________ Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair
______________________________________
Tim Barritt, Clerk
______________________________________ Thomas Chittenden, Councilor
______________________________________
Matt Cota, Councilor
DOCUMENTS THAT SUPPORT THIS ACTION
At the municipal level:
❖South Burlington’s mission, vision, and values statement: The mission of the City of
South Burlington (City) is to “enhance the quality of life and sense of community for our
citizens, businesses and visitors by providing high quality, efficient, well managed and
cost-effective public services for their safety and enjoyment.” The City’s vision is to “set
the standard of excellence in providing innovative and valuable municipal services that
are an essential factor in making our City the most desirable place to live, work and play
in Vermont.”
❖The South Burlington City Council pledged to meet the targets of the State of Vermont
and of the Paris Climate Accord, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26-
28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and South Burlington is a member of the Vermont
Climate Communities coalition.
❖2016 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan (Plan):
It provides for the following vision to guide city planning for the ensuing twenty years,
stating that: “Here and into the future, South Burlington is .......
•Affordable & Community Strong. Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity
for our residents and visitors.
•Walkable. Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.
•Green & Clean. Emphasizing sustainability for long-term viability of a clean and
green South Burlington.
•Opportunity Oriented. Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional
and statewide community.”
The Plan “recommends a number of actions and practices that should be undertaken by
the City and community to help achieve the goals and objectives therein. This plan and its
recommendations are intended to aid the City as it prepares and adopts regulations,
prepares capital budgets and annual work programs, and forms citizen committees to
study a particular concern.” The recommendations included in and formalized by the Plan
includes land acquisition, for the purpose of “the construction of public facilities
including parkland, schools, sewer and water facilities, roads and recreation paths,” of
which the Open Space penny on the annual municipal property tax is but one tool. The
Plan’s recommendations are to be based on “Population Forecasting and Planning,”
specifying that “trends in absolute population be monitored closely, and also be
monitored together with equally important trends in housing construction, commercial
development, and employment. Separately and together, these four subject areas have a
significant impact on municipal and school services, financing, and needs.”
The Plan also includes among the City’s concerns and recommendations “improved
transit service” and cites a number of suggested improvements, including US 2 /
Williston Rd Corridor improvements to “capacity, access management, safety, transit
service, intersection improvements, turning lanes, streetscape, pedestrian, and bicycle
infrastructure, signalization adjustments.”
The Plan specifically recommends “flood resiliency” as a “goal and element,” per the
Vermont State Hazard Mitigation Plan and the City’s All Hazards Mitigation Plan, whose
requirements include the “identification of flood hazard and fluvial erosion hazard areas
(areas); designates those areas to be protected, including floodplains, river corridors, land
adjacent to streams, wetlands, and upland forests, to reduce the risk of flood damage to
infrastructure and improved property; and recommends policies and strategies to protect
these areas and mitigate risks.” It calls for a “comprehensive approach to stormwater
management,” i.e., “avoiding new development in these areas and eliminates
exacerbation of flooding and fluvial erosion, encourages protection and restoration of
these areas, and plans for flood emergency preparedness and response.”
The Plan refers to specific recommendations for properties that should be conserved,
“ranging from potential scenic view protection areas, a park gap analysis, mapped
primary and secondary resource conservation areas, [relative to] land cover, bio-diversity,
and working lands.”
The Plan also cites “air pollution” as a main concern of the City and recommends the
“maintenance and improvement of air quality,” further citing the Chittenden County
Regional Planning Commission’s ECOS Plan, which identifies traffic as the primary
contributor to air pollution, and the City’s Energy Committee’s assessment, which
confirms the ECOS report on “vehicles fueled by gasoline and diesel in the City [as] “a
significant contributor to airborne pollutants.”
Though not mentioned in the Plan, the Plan’s planning goals are increasingly contingent
on climate change, requiring a change in human actions and practices.
❖The 2016 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan, the 2020 Interim Zoning Open
Space Committee Report, the 2020 Arrowwood Report, and the 2020 Earth
Economics Report make recommendations for properties that should be conserved out
of concern for ecosystem resiliency and biodiversity.
At the County level:
❖2019 ECOS Plan:
It identifies traffic as the primary contributor to air pollution, stating: “There is a
significant link between transportation choices and public health. Physical activity in our
communities has a cross-cutting societal impact and is directly dependent on
transportation opportunities, infrastructure, and community design. A lack of safe and
convenient alternatives to automobile travel disproportionately affects vulnerable
populations.”
The 2019 ECOS Plan identified the need for investment in public “transit, walking,
biking, car-sharing and ride-sharing” to “reduce single-occupancy vehicle travel.”
❖2014 Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Climate Action Guide:
It set as a priority strategy for Chittenden County to:
“Maintain vegetative landscapes to support carbon sequestration. Maintaining vegetated
landscapes – forests, wetlands, agricultural lands and urban trees and vegetation – is
important for continued carbon sequestration. Vegetated landscapes also help with
climate adaptation by absorbing precipitation, reducing stormwater runoff, maintaining
natural habitats, and reducing the urban heat island effect.”
At the State level:
❖The State of Vermont (State):
Climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions have risen 13% in Vermont since 1990. The
State has confirmed that “the extent of climate change is linked to how much carbon
dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases (GHG) we emit into the atmosphere.”
In 2006 State legislators adopted goals that “call for a 50% reduction of the state’s
greenhouse gas emissions below their 1990 levels by 2028, and a 75% reduction by
2050.” The State’s 2016 Comprehensive Energy Plan “established new planning goals for
reducing the emissions from our energy use,” i.e., 40% reduction below GHG levels in
1990 by 2030, and 80% to 95% reduction below 1990 levels by 2050.
The State of Vermont Climate Action Report, issued in July of 2018, provides the
following: “Vermont’s working lands can be managed to ‘reverse’ greenhouse gas
emissions, and it’s already occurring in places… [R]educing soil disturbance keeps
existing soil carbon in the soil. Second, while we have lost much of our agricultural soil
carbon through 100 years of cropping, that loss can be reversed by adopting a reasonable
set of conservation practices.”
In 2020 Vermont enacted H.688, the Global Warming Solutions Act (the “GWSA”)
which “promotes the use of natural systems and working lands to capture and store
carbon, protect against severe weather events, and build community resilience” and
mandates that Vermont reduce the amount of greenhouse gas released annually to:
•26 percent below 2005’s carbon emission levels by 2025;
•40 percent below 1990’s carbon emission levels by 2030;
•80 percent below 1990’s carbon emission levels by 2050.
The State is falling far short of federal goals and recommends that each and every person,
business, and visitor to our state assess and then reduce their carbon footprint and, by
weatherizing their homes and businesses, making their transportation modes “low
carbon,” protecting “Vermont’s nature-based solutions,” making our “communities green
and resilient,” buying or leasing electric or fuel-efficient vehicles, recycling and
composting, advocating for “low carbon” workplaces and neighborhoods, and investing
in environmentally responsible companies and mutual funds
At the national level:
❖U.S. Government: In April of 2021 the federal government announced that the United
States will target a 50-52% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels and
net zero emissions no later than 2050.
At the international level:
❖The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued warnings on “more rain and
extreme storms,” “flooding,” and “extreme temperatures,” exacerbating “heat waves,
algae blooms, and increases in tick- and mosquito-borne diseases,” and requiring the
“protection and restoration of floodplains, wetlands, and areas of contiguous forest.”
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To: South Burlington City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager
Martha Machar, Finance Officer
Holly Rees, Recreation & Parks Director
Jennifer Murray, Library Director
Date: July 13, 2021
Re: Seed Support for Trinity Education Center, Inc (TEC)
On July 6, 2021 the City Council received a request from Dr. Travia Childs to provide seed
funding for the INFINITE Youth and Educational Center (as descripted in the attached Business
Plan.) Council directed staff to make a proposal on how to provide this funding and to locate
options for providing funding.
Project Fund Agreement
To meet the City’s obligations to appropriately manage taxpayer dollars, we recommend the City
and the Trinity Education Center, Inc. enter into the attached Project Fund Agreement that
outlines our shared commitments to one another.
Appropriating Funding
TEC has requested $10,500 in seed funding to include start-up funding and the cost of insurance.
With the approval of the Council, we propose providing an initial lump sum check to TEC to
lower their barriers to access.
Given that this is an unbudgeted FY22 expense, staff have identified two options for funding
appropriation:
1.Appropriate $10,500 from the General Fund Fund Balance to this purpose. We have a
Fund Balance of approximately $1.2M.
2.Appropriate $10,500 from the FY22 Social Services funding available to this purpose.
This would leave a remaining amount of $4,500 for future allocation.
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into this Project Fund Agreement with TEC and to
allocated $10,500 from [specify the funding source] to fund this agreement.
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CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
FY 2022 PROJECT FUND AGREEMENT
Between the
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON (“City”)
And the
TRINITY EDUCATION CENTER, INC (“TEC”)
(Collectively “the Parties”)
July, 2021
WHEREAS, TEC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and domestic non-profit corporation
with a principal place of business in South Burlington, Vermont;
WHEREAS, TEC’s mission is to provide youth and young adults with a safe, inclusive,
educational, and empowering space to develop their strengths and talents to better themselves
and the larger community;
WHEREAS, in July, 2021, TEC secured a 6-month lease from _____, through, _______ to be
used as a youth and young adult center at the University Mall in South Burlington;
WHEREAS, TEC has requested the City of South Burlington, by and through its City Council,
provide $10,500 in seed money to help fund the fit-up and insurance of the newly leased space at
the University Mall (the “City Funds”);
WHEREAS, the City Council shares common goals with TEC to empower our youth and young
adults to find their strength by providing varied safe and inclusive spaces within the city.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration for the City’s one-time disbursement of the $10,500 City
Funds to TEC, TEC AGREES as follows:
1)To utilize the City Funds for the purposes outlined in the Business Plan and
subsequent June 26, 2021 letter from TEC President Dr. Travia Childs to City
Manager Jessie Baker, attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibits A
and B to this Agreement.
2)For all activities associated with the City Funds, TEC agrees all agents, and
employees are acting as independent contractors and not as agents or employees of
the City.
3)To procure and maintain insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to
property which may arise from or in connection with the University Mall lease and
the services provided by TEC with customary limits for a youth and young adult
center. The City may request proof of coverage at any time during the 6-month lease
which must be provided within 10-days of receipt of the request.
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4)To comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances
and regulations.
5)To maintain accounting records of the City Funds and shall make available copies of
all such records as may be requested by the City and cooperate with the City as
necessary in providing all data and information specific to the City Funds.
6)To coordinate monthly with City Recreation & Parks and Library staff on upcoming
programming and cross promotion.
7)To coordinate with the City Council and City Manager’s Office for leaders to
participate in TEC programming to connect with youth leaders, learn from them, and
hear their policy recommendations.
8)To maintain accurate enrollment and programming records in order to prepare a Final
Report to be delivered to Council in June 2022 highlighting total numbers of residents
served, lists of programs, and how City Funds were allocated.
9)In the event TEC fails to comply with all or any part of this Agreement, the City shall
have the option to demand repayment of the City Funds which may include interest.
AGREED on this ___ day of 2021 by:
Trinity Educational Center, Inc. City of South Burlington
________________________ ________________________
By: _____________________ By: ________________________
Duly authorized Duly authorized
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Business Plan
Trinity Educational Center, Inc.
1702 Shelburne Road Suite 250
South Burlington, VT 05403
802.777.8080
802.419.8248 (Fax)
tec@trinityedcenter.org
www.trinityedcenter.org
EIN #58-2321846
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Table of Contents
1.0 Executive Summary ........................................................................ 4
1.1 Mission Statement ..................................................................... 4
1.2 Motto .................................................................................... 4
1.3 TEC Theory & Overview .............................................................. 4
2.0 Services ....................................................................................... 5
2.1 Youth Program ......................................................................... 6
2.2 Educational Program .................................................................. 7
3.0 Operations .................................................................................... 8
3.1 Proposed Location & Staffing ....................................................... 8
3.2 Hours of Operations & Staffing ..................................................... 9
3.3 Safe Space ............................................................................. 10
3.4 Social & Environmental Responsibility ........................................... 12
4.0 Strategic Theory ........................................................................... 13
4.1 Goals .................................................................................... 14
4.2 Philosophy ............................................................................. 15
4.3 Positioning ............................................................................. 16
5.0 Marketing Strategy ......................................................................... 22
5.1 Youth Target Market ................................................................. 22
5.2 Target Population .................................................................... 23
6.0 Management ................................................................................ 24
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6.1 Personnel Plan ........................................................................ 25
7.0 Financial Plan ............................................................................... 26
7.1 Assumptions & Projections ......................................................... 26
7.2 Implementation Phases ............................................................. 26
8.0 Startup Budget ............................................................................. 27
Appendix ......................................................................................... 29
Appendix A. NSDUH 2018-2019 Vermont Data Summary by Age Group ........ 29
Appendix B. Drug Use and Health ...................................................... 30
Appendix C. South Burlington School District Demographics ..................... 34
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1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Mission Statement
Trinity Educational Center, Inc. (TEC) mission is to provide youth and young adults in
the community with a safe, inclusive, educational, and empowering space. At TEC
young people are encouraged to develop their strengths and talents to better
themselves and our larger community.
1.2 Motto
Trinity where the limits are INFINITE
1.3 TEC Theory & Overview
TEC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and a Vermont registered Domestic Non-
profit Corporation. The Youth and Educational Center’s name is INFINITE, and infinite
is defined as unlimited and boundless, aligning with our motto. TEC is a new way of
thinking by choosing to live a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing healthy alternatives.
These opportunities create a safe environment that helps young people develop a
sense of purpose, boost self-esteem, build skills for success, and be empowered to
choose to live a healthy lifestyle.
TEC strives to empower youth to find their strength, giving them the ability to say
no to drug and alcohol use versus just telling them that the right thing to do is to
say no. TEC believes there is an extreme and powerful difference between the
two. Nearly everyone understands that drugs have negative consequences. Still,
not all youth recognize that they have a choice, especially in Chittenden County
communities where drug (opioids, marijuana) and alcohol use continue to increase,
contributing to lifetime use of drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, the percentage of
students who have tried an electronic vapor product (i.e., e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-
pipes, vape pipes, vaping pens, e-hookahs, and hookah pens) has significantly
increased since first asked in 2015.1 Giving a young person a choice means giving
them power, which is why TEC chooses to go beyond just acquiring knowledge.
Instead, we focus on using their knowledge through the power of choice and
influence so that young people can withstand traditional peer pressure to make
their own health decisions.
1 Vermont Department of Health.(2019). 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Report. Retrieved from
www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/HSVR_YRBS_CHITTENDEN_2019.pdf
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2.0 Services
The INFINITE Center will be a daily youth drop-in center with a complete after-school
program for youth from 12 to 19. On Fridays and Saturdays evenings, INFINITE will
stay open later to provide cultural events, comedy, and poetry nights. While TEC will
primarily focus on youth, it will also offer all-ages activities. The Center will provide
a safe space for all South Burlington citizens to connect, grow, and thrive.
While the Youth and Educational Programs are free, other INFINITE components might
have a small fee, such as weekend events. However, we will have fundraising events
to cover these additional events, so money is not a barrier, and all youth can attend.
To start attending the INFINITE Center;
Middle school participants:
Parent(s) or guardian(s) must visit INFINITE to complete the application
and before attending.
High school participants:
1.Participants can show up
2.On the second visit, the youth MUST submit a completed application signed by
their parent(s) or guardian(s) before entering.
TEC will offer two programs in the INFINITE Center; (a) youth and (b) education to
individuals in the community. We will serve youth and young adults between the ages
of 12-24 years old.
∞ Pathfinders: Middle Schoolers (6-8, ages 12-13)
∞ Empowered: High Schoolers (9-12, ages 14-19)
∞ Fearless: Educational Program (19-24)
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2.1 Youth Program
Pathfinders: Middle Schoolers (6-8 grade)
Early Adolescence 10 -14 years of age
∞Emerging identity shaped by in/external influences; moodiness; improved
speech to express oneself; more likely to express feelings by action than by
words (maybe more true for males)
∞Close friendships gain importance; less attention shown to parents, with
occasional rudeness; realization parents not perfect
∞Identification of own faults; search for new people to love in addition to
parents; tendency to return to childish behavior during times of stress; peer
group influence on personal interests and clothing styles.
∞Rule and limit testing; experimentation with cigarettes, marijuana, and
alcohol; capacity for abstract thought.
∞Increasing career interests; mostly interested in the present and near future;
greater ability to work.
Empowered: High Schoolers (9-12, ages 14-18)
Middle Adolescence 14-18 years of age
∞ Self-involvement, alternating between unrealistically high expectations and
worries about failure; complaints that parents interfere with independence;
∞ Extremely concerned with appearance and body; feelings of strangeness about
one’s self and body;
∞ The lowered opinion of and withdrawal from parents; effort to make new
friends; strong emphasis on the new peer group; periods of sadness as parents'
psychological loss occurs; examination of inner experiences, including writing a
diary.
∞ Intellectual interests gain importance; some sexual and aggressive energies are
directed into creative and career interests; anxiety can emerge from school
and academic performance.
∞ Development of ideals and selection of role models; more consistent evidence
of conscience; greater goal setting capacity; interest in moral reasoning.
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Fearless (ages 18 -21)
Late Adolescence 18-21 years of age
∞ Firmer identity; ability to delay gratification; ability to think through ideas;
ability to express ideas in words; a more developed sense of humor; interests
and emotions become more stable; ability to make independent decisions;
ability to compromise; pride in one’s work; self-reliance; more significant
concern for others.
∞ More defined work habits; a higher level of concern for the future; thoughts
about their role in life.
∞ Valuable insight; focus on personal dignity and self-esteem; ability to set goals
and follow-through; acceptance of social institutions and cultural traditions;
self-regulation of self-esteem.
The INFINITE Center will offer various activities, including crafts, tutorials, character
building, community outreach, cultural awareness, academic debates & workshops,
and computer software training.
We plan to serve 20-30 (more based on space) teens daily who are alone after school.
Research demonstrates that teens are engaging in at-risk and destructive behaviors.
Youth are more likely to be unsupervised and participate in or be exposed to at-risk
behaviors, substance abuse, and crime. Juvenile violence peaks in the after-school
hours on school days and the evenings on nonschool days.2
2.2 Educational Program
Fearless: Educational Program
The Educational Program begins after the youth have graduated from high school.
The INFINITE Center will offer college application preparations, workshops, meetings,
and classes for young people and parents to gain new skills.
2 OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available:
https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/offenders/qa03301.asp?qaDate=2016. Released on October 22, 2018.
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3.0 Operations
3.1 Proposed Location & Staffing
When considering a potential location for the INFINITE Center, there are many
important factors to consider.
1.Related community organizations
2.The proximity of Frederick H. Tuttle (Tuttle) Middle school and South
Burlington High(SBHS)
3.Student demographics
4.Property on the bus line
5.School bus route
We selected South Burlington as the city that we will open the INFINITE Center. This is
because there are no similar community organizations for youth in South Burlington,
Vermont.
Based on low funding due to COVID-19, TEC plans to rent a location for the first year
and then determine the current needs and next steps.
Potential Office Space
I am searching for office space within walking distance of the Tuttle and SBHS. I have
been in contact with Tonia Karnedy, a real estate agent, to locate a space.
However, due to the limited office spaces within walking distance or high rental
costs, we will search for different locations in South Burlington. Furthermore, TEC
will ask community leaders to assist in locating a space.
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3.2 Hours of Operations & Staffing
*Proposed Hours
Youth Program
School Hours School Breaks
Day *Middle
School High School Day *Middle
School High School
Monday 3-6:30pm 2:30-6:30pm Monday 8am-6:30pm 8 am-9pm
Tuesday 3-6:30pm 2:30-6:30pm Tuesday 8am-6:30pm 8 am-9pm
Wednesday 3-6:30pm 2:30-6:30pm Wednesday 8am-6:30pm 8 am-9pm
Thursday 3-6:30pm 2:30-6:30pm Thursday 8am-6:30pm 8 am-9pm
Friday 3-6:30pm 2:30-9pm Friday 8-6:30pm 8 am-9pm
Saturday 8am-6:30pm 8am-9pm Saturday 8am-6:00pm 8am-9pm
Sunday
*Time will be adjusted based on the sun setting. TEC does not want middle schoolers
walking home in the dark.
Educational Program
School Hours Summer/Holiday Hours
Day Ages 18-24 Day Ages 18-24
Monday 8am-2:30pm Monday **TBD
Tuesday 8am-2:30pm Tuesday **TBD
Wednesday 8am-2:30pm Wednesday **TBD
Thursday 8am-2:30pm Thursday **TBD
Friday 8:00-2:30pm Friday **TBD
Saturday **TBD Saturday **TBD
Sunday
**TBD based on the size of the facility and youth events
Staffing
Staffing is a critical piece of the INFINITE Center operations. Our staff are more
than just employees; they are mentors and role models who will help young people
navigate adolescence. Additionally, we plan on having volunteers on site as tutors,
workshop leaders, and mentors. All staff members and volunteers will receive
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training on asset-based youth development and weekly/monthly meetings. Moreover,
hiring at least two part-time college students (same generation) will allow the
activities to remain relevant and with different perspectives.
The staff will be trained to listen to and support the youth as they grow as people.
One of the staff's goals is to help them remain drug and alcohol-free and focus on
their future.
TEC leaders are driven by their passion for helping others and making a difference in
youth lives. A youth center is a perfect place to develop those relationships and
become a consistent positive role model.
3.3 Safe Space
To adequately serve a wide age range of youth, we will include different check-in and
check-out policies. For example, middle school students will not leave the facility
without parental consent, whereas students16 and older can check themselves.
Safety
TEC is committed to providing all youth with a safe and welcoming space. Based on
the Youth Development Institute model, building safety among the group is a top
priority. A safe environment is physically, emotionally, and culturally secure. If the
youth do not feel safe, they will not build relationships and participate fully.
Physical: The surrounding environment is clean, vibrant, comfortable, and secured,
with the necessary resources to protect them from harm.
Emotional/Cultural: A young person feels emotionally safe when welcome, accepted,
appreciated because of cultural differences, heard, and valued as an individual by
adults and peers.
The INFINITE Center is open to all youth of South Burlington and surrounding
communities if space is available. The city comprises of students from different
nationalities (i.e., African, Asian, and Hispanic) and speaks various foreign languages
(i.e., French, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish). Instead of assuming who the teens are, we
get to know them through dialog and activities. For example, some teens may be
homeless, home or private school, come from abusive situations, have drug-addicted
and alcoholic parents, are adopted, have a family member incarcerated, have
learning disabilities, and may have dropped out of school.
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Much can be learned about these issues directly from the person. Some will be eager
to share their experiences, while others will never let anyone know. INFINITE Center
is a drop-in center, but the friendships and conversations that the staff have with the
teens may change their lives. Though the INFINITE Center will not have the means to
help all the teens that come through the door, we can provide them with resources.
Through our procedures, agreements with the youth, positive activities, and
supportive staff, we take safety seriously so that the youth can comfortably express
themselves. We love bringing people together to share similar experiences, but we
also celebrate their differences. We encourage everyone to be themselves and for
everyone to be accepting.
INFINITE Center Rules & Agreements
All youth and young adults attending INFINITE must agree to:
1.You will be respectful of all others and the property of all others at all times.
2.The use of aggressive physical contact (fighting, play fighting, rough-housing,
and wrestling), vulgar gestures, abusive or obscene language, including but not
limited to racial, sexual, or religious references, directed at other members,
guests, volunteers, or staff you WILL BE permanently barred from INFINITE.
3.Appropriate clothing is worn while in the Center or while attending an activity
off-site. This includes but is not limited to sagging, excessively loose, or
revealing clothing, clothing that displays or makes drug, tobacco, or alcohol
references.
4.The facility (including materials and equipment) must be respected at all
times. Anyone identified as purposely defacing and/or damaging any property
WILL BE permanently barred from INFINITE.
5.Keep your displays of affection private. There is no hugging, kissing, holding
hands, sitting on laps, or other displays of affection. Sexual harassment will
not be tolerated, and you WILL BE permanently barred from INFINITE.
6.Theft and acts of vandalism are prohibited and will result in immediate
expulsion. Additionally, INFINITE is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
7.No bullying, hazing, or verbal abuse will be tolerated.
8.No disruption of normal Center activities will be allowed.
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9.Members must receive permission from volunteers before using facility phones.
In addition, the phone is not to used for leisure calls.
10. Clean up after yourself.
3.4 Social & Environmental Responsibility
TEC believes that social and environmental responsibility should be an integral part of
operating an organization and teaching young people.
1.We are committed to operating our organization with a solid commitment to
reducing waste to minimize our carbon footprint and recycle and re-purposed
materials and recycling.
2.Helping the community through service projects will be an essential part of our
efforts.
a.We feel dedicated to bettering the community we serve and because it has
been proven that young people who participate in community service
projects are less likely to use drugs.
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4.0 Strategic Theory
Research in substance abuse and teen health is continuously evolving, especially in
Chittenden County communities. Unfortunately, what were once highly practiced
forms of prevention have proven to be ineffective. What we know now is that one-
shot programs and education alone do not work.
Researchers have changed their focus from examining risks associated with adverse
health choices to protective factors. In addition, these researchers have found that
asset development and resiliency building are effective ways of reducing youth
substance abuse.
The CDC and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
partnered to create the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)
model.3
Some school districts have created wellness teams to work on health-related programs
and activities. These teams are often modeled after the components of the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention’s Coordinated School Health Model or follow the
tenants of the ASCD’s Whole Child Framework. 4 TEC wants to partner with the South
Burlington School District to focus on the Whole Community section in the WSCC
model.
3 Centers for Diesease Control and Prevention.(n.d.). Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
(WSCC): https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/wscc/index.htm
4 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (n.d.). Whole School, Whole Community,
Whole Child: http://www.ascd.org/programs/learning-and-health/wscc-model.aspx
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Source: CDC
4.1 Goals
1.Create a safe environment that helps young people develop strong
interpersonal skills and a sense of purpose.
2.Help the youth understand the four stages of Adolescent Identity Development;
Identity Diffusion, Identity Foreclosure, Identity Moratorium, Identity
Achievement
3.Use our positive influence to help youth build self-esteem and skills for
success.
4.Empower youth to choose to live a healthy lifestyle.
5.Reduce youth and young adults substance abuse in a State that continues to be
ranked higher than the other 50 States and DC.5
5 Vermont Department of Health. (2016, Feb). NSDUH 2018-2019 Vermont Data Summary:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ADAP-NSDUH-Summary-2018-
2019.pdf
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6.Encourage young people to become the caretakers of their communities.
7.Provide a support system by surrounding the young people in a caring, inclusive
learning environment
4.2 Philosophy
TEC provides opportunities for young people to reach their INFINITE potential and the
skills and confidence to make healthy choices while successfully navigating
adolescents. While TEC's focus is to keep young people drug and alcohol-free, we
believe that the most effective way to do this is by addressing causes that contribute
to drug and alcohol use and abuse. We handle many issues such as suicide,
depression, body image, education, healthy alternatives, and community
responsibility. Together, these efforts combine to provide a comprehensive,
multifaceted approach to build assets and resiliency, ultimately reducing overall drug
and alcohol use.
Key Strategies
∞ Healthy Alternatives – Research supports that one of the biggest complaints
heard from young people about why youth use drugs is nothing else to do. TEC
strives to provide healthy alternatives, such as cultural events and movie
nights. All while encouraging young people to follow their passions.
∞ Empowerment and Personal Growth – The INFINITE Center will be organized
for and by youth. Young people involved with our organization will be
empowered to take on leadership roles and give input on all organizational
facets. We strive to inspire young people to find their passions and achieve
their goals. We believe that there is a monumental difference between telling
young people that the right thing to do is to say no to drug and alcohol use and
empowering them so that when faced with the choice, they can speak out and
say no. We emphasize positive body image, mental and emotional wellbeing,
and peer support as key aspects of youth empowerment.
∞ Environmental Change – TEC strives to change the local climate to one that
embraces all young people. We believe that all youth should voice their
opinions, and build positive youth and multi-generational relationships with
open communication is vital. We also strive to change unfavorable climates of
bullying and intolerance to become positive and aspiring.
One of the main focuses of the Youth Program is Adolescent Identity Development.
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The development of a strong and stable sense of self is widely considered to be one of
the central tasks of adolescence. 6 During adolescence, the youth are much more
self-conscious about their changing identities than at any other stage in their lives.
4.3 Positioning
Based on research, South Burlington has never had a program similar to TEC or any
other program.
What makes us believe that we can successfully start and operate a Youth &
Community Center now? To put it simply, TEC is different.
What makes us unique?
How can organizations that support diversity under cultural competence? Youth
of color need to have someone similar for assimilation
∞ We are for youth by youth – every teen center group we have seen in the past
came from adults trying to do something for young people. While their efforts
are noble and sincere, there is a specific connection missing when adults
develop youth programming. Not only do youth develop a strong bond with an
organization when their input is used, but we are also able to ensure that the
programming is precisely what they want.
∞ We do not believe in “bad” kids - TEC thinks that all kids are good kids, and our
staff will be trained on how to deal with negative behaviors positively. We
believe that we will handle harmful behaviors quickly and effectively by
building positive relationships with the youth. Our staff is not babysitters, but
mentors, here to guide young people on their journeys as they develop into
productive, healthy young adults. (Pathfinders Empowered Fearless)
∞ TEC plan on having a strong staff, which includes college students. We will not
rely on volunteers – some teen centers rely heavily on volunteers who quickly
burn out. Volunteer help is vital and beneficial to the Center, but we will
always have staff on site.
6 Butler, A. (2010). Adolescent Identity Development: Who We Are. Retrieved from
http://www.actforyouth.net/resources/n/n_adol_identity/
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∞ We will not just be a hangout spot – we strive to actively engage young people
in meaningful activities so that they are doing more than hanging out and
gaining essential skills and building self-esteem along the way.
Why now?
Vermont Department of Health publishes numerous reports, including :
1.The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
2.Health Effects of Marijuana Use Among School-Aged Youth
3. National Survey on Drug Use and Health
4. Chittenden County Community Profile
The Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, Annual Overview 2019
Individuals ages 12 + use alcohol more than any other drug. In the past month, based
on the report date, 62% of 12 + individuals drunk alcohol, and 57% of the 62% binge
drank.7 (See Appendix B)
Past Month
Alcohol 62%
Cannabis 19
Binge-drank 57%
Past Year
Prescription pain reliever 4%
Heroin 0.70%
7 Vermont Department of Health.(2019). Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs:
https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ADAP%20Annual%20Overview%202
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Why we need a Youth & Educational Center?
With the current racial tensions, increased suicide, alcohol and drug usage, youth
need a safe space such as a youth center than ever before. Many parents work
extended hours to pay their bills, leaving youth unsupervised for more extended
amounts of time. Many families can no longer afford to provide their children with
money for entertainment and other activities.
∞ Unsupervised and unengaged teens – Many teens are on their own after school
with no parent or responsible adult around and with nothing to do and/or nothing
expected of them.
∞ Teens are engaging in at-risk and destructive behaviors – Research
demonstrates, youth are more likely to be unsupervised and participate in or be
exposed to at-risk behaviors, substance abuse, and crime. 8
a.Juvenile violence peaks in the after-school hours on school days and the
evenings on nonschool day.
b.On nonschool days, the incidence of juvenile violence increases through
the afternoon and early evening hours, peaking between 7 pm and 9 pm.
c.The number of school days in a year is essentially equal to the number of
nonschool days. Despite this split, most (62%) violent crimes
committed by juveniles occur on school days.
d.Nearly one-fifth (18%) of juvenile violent crimes occur in the 4 hours
between 3 pm and 7 pm on school days.
e.A smaller proportion of juvenile violent crime (13%) occurs during the
standard juvenile curfew hours of 10 pm to 6 am (inclusive of school and
nonschool days).
f.The annual number of hours in the curfew period (i.e., 8 hours every day
in the year) is 4 times greater than the number of hours in the 3 pm to 7
pm period on school days (i.e., 4 hours in half of the days in the year).
Therefore, the rate of juvenile violence in the after-school period is
more than 5 times the juvenile curfew period (inclusive of both school
and nonschool days)
8 OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available:
https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/offenders/qa03301.asp?qaDate=2016. Released on October 22, 2018.
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g.Consequently, efforts to reduce juvenile crime after school would
appear to have greater potential to decrease a community’s violent
crime rate than do juvenile curfews.
Source: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book
∞ Teens do not have an appropriate place to socialize – “Hanging out” is a normal
and healthy part of adolescence. It’s a time when teens have a developmental
need to identify with peers and with adults. They are also seeking knowledge and
skills. If a community does not provide a healthy option for teens, they will find
their own on the streets.
∞ Lack of activities specifically for teens – Reaching and engaging teens is
challenging. It is much easier to serve younger youth. Unfortunately, activities
and programs just for teens are rare. While teens may present challenges, they
desperately want to be included as a part of our community.
∞ Teens want their voices to be heard – Teens need to explore their individuality
and say or find their voice critical in youth engaging with adults and the
community. Youth often feel “why should we care; we don’t count, no one
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listens to us; they just tell us what to do, it’s pointless, why bother.” By
engaging youth, youth show them that they are a valued part of the community
and their opinion matters.
∞ Teens want responsibility and leadership roles – Teens want to learn, connect,
and experience. They have a biological drive to identify with others and gain
knowledge and mastery. If a community doesn’t provide healthy opportunities,
youth will find themselves among peer groups, healthy or not.
∞ Intentional process –Take a proactive approach to promote protective factors in
young people.
∞ To build relationships – INFINITE Center will create an all-ages gathering place,
helping to develop multi-generational solid relationships and a greater
understanding of diversity
How will local Youth & the Community benefit from the Center?
∞Reduce juvenile crime after school, which would appear to have greater
potential to decrease a community’s violent crime rate.
∞It will give the community a safe and inclusive space to socialize.
∞Youth will receive positive guidance and development.
∞Provide a supervised, substance-free place to socialize with peers.
∞Provide healthy activities and prevention programming for youth.
∞Promote ownership and a sense of belonging that would show youth that they
are a valued part of our community.
∞Create community service opportunities for youth to give back to the
community and create lasting connections.
∞Provide youth with leadership roles and job skills training.
∞Give youth a forum to be heard by giving them a chance to voice their
opinions, ideas, and concerns.
∞Youth loitering & harmful activities will be reduced.
∞Improve youth and adult relationships (multi-generational).
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TEC will use the following fundamental principles of Positive Youth Development
(PYD)9 connecting youth to positive experiences.
∞PYD is an intentional process. It is about being proactive to promote protective
factors in young people.
∞PYD complements efforts to prevent risky behaviors and attitudes in youth and
supports efforts to address negative behaviors.
∞PYD acknowledges and further develops (or strengthens) youth assets. All
youth have the capacity for positive growth and development.
∞PYD enables youth to thrive and flourish and prepares them for a healthy,
happy, and safe adulthood.
∞PYD involves youth as active agents. Youth are valued and encouraged to
participate in the design, delivery, and evaluation of the services. Adults and
youth work in partnership.
∞PYD instills leadership qualities in youth, but youth are not required to lead.
However, youth can attend, actively participate, and contribute in PYD
activities.
∞PYD involves civic involvement and civic engagement; youth contribute to their
schools and broader communities through service.
∞PYD involves and engages every community element — schools, homes,
community members, and others. Young people, family members, and
community partners are valued through this process. PYD is an investment that
the community makes in young people. Youth and adults work together to
frame the solutions. Learn more about engaging youth as active participants
and partners.
9 Youth.gov. (2020). Positive Youth Development. Retrieved from https://youth.gov/youth-
topics/positive-youth-development
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5.0 Marketing Strategy
5.1 Youth Target Market
Trinity Educational Center’s primary target market is 12-19-year-olds because it is
a difficult transition time in their lives, and they need support and positive
engagement. As middle school students transition from elementary school to high
school, they face many challenges. Some will desire structure, while others are
ready for independence. No matter where the student is developmentally, it is
crucial to keep them on the right path with caring adults and engagement
opportunities outside school.10 Many risk factors build on each other over time
through the individual, family, school, and community environments. The older the
students become, personal freedom increases, coursework becomes more
intellectually demanding, and teachers seem less supportive. Peer groups become
more significant, and relationships become more complicated during the ages of
12-19.
Furthermore, youth are faced with adult responsibilities, new relationships, and
physical changes. Some youth are not ready for those changes and feel helpless.
Some are ready and want greater responsibilities; however, society refuses to
listen to the younger generation.
Changes such as family problems, including divorce and marital instability, a
significant loss of a loved one or friend, the pressure to succeed, poor self-esteem,
social isolation due to appearance or sexual orientation and new responsibilities
may lead to suicide among youth. While experiencing these changes youth may
feel a wide range of emotions and not know how to deal with them. This critical
period in which youth need caring adults who can offer guidance and help young
people thrive is limited to age and the time of day (school hours).
Hence the names/stages of adolescences; Pathfinders (Middle schoolers),
Empowered (High schoolers), and Fearless (18-24). TEC wants to provide a safe
environment for youth that’s structured and helps youth explore their autonomy
and exercise choices.
TEC will engage students through programming after school and community
weekend events to provide youth with this kind of support. We know that the
program's success depends on specific outcomes, and we have organized our
10 After School Alliance. (2020, February). “21st Century Community Learning Centers.” Retrieved from
http://afterschoolalliance.org/documents/21stCCLC-Research-02202020.pdf
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principles and processes into a coherent structure. Individuals develop bonds to a
group when there are opportunities for involvement, they possess the skills needed
for involvement and receive positive feedback. Through this bond, youth will adopt
the program’s norms which will result in positive behavior11. Through the safe
environment that we will create, youth will gain valuable skills, friendships, caring
adult relationships, and develop a sense of purpose during this challenging
transition in their lives.
5.2 Target Population
The target population is middle and high school students in the South Burlington
School District (SBSD). The SBSD FY21 enrollment number is 2,498, including 504
middle schoolers and 895 high schoolers (See Appendix C).
Tuttles(139) and SBHS (221) have a combined 360 students of color. Those 2 SBSD
schools include over 25.6% (360) students of color compared to Caucasian students
74.4% (1040).
Student Body Total Percentage
Students of Color (AA, Asian, Hispanic, Native American,
Other, Pacific Islander) 360 25.6%
Caucasion Students 1040 74.4%
Total 1400 100%
As the diversity of the SBSD student body continues to change, we must have safe
spaces for ALL students, including students of color. Since the youth are our
future, TEC will include programs that focus on students working together.
11 Duerden, M. and A. Gillard. 2011. “An Approach to Theory-Based Youth Programming.” New
Directions For Youth Development.
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6.0 Management
The TEC Youth & Educational Center will be lead by the founder, and executive
director, Dr. Travia Childs. TEC began as a dream of Dr. Childs as she noticed unsafe
environments and the need for a safe haven in our community.
TEC’s management team will consist of the Board of Directors and the program's
executive director. A team of professional individuals will be assembled to manage
and grow the program.
About Dr. Childs
Dr. Childs has over 20 years of experience working with at-risk (vulnerable) youth and
young adults in different environments.
Her experience includes being a cottage mom (14 girls, ages 13-18), a mentor, and a
high school teacher at an alternative school.
Additionally, Dr. Childs is a professor and teaches learners of all ages and
nationalities. She prefers the title “Professional Educator” some words used to
describe her are natural leader, growth-oriented, value-driven, need analysts,
nurturer, inspirational, passionate, and has a purpose (not occupation) more
prominent than themselves. As a Professional Educator, Dr. Childs’ encourages
collaboration, cultural competency discovering (questions, listening, relating, and
reflecting), applying (acquire knowledge, action, and accountability), integrating,
team-building, and integrity above personal gain.
Dr. Childs has planned and facilitated numerous community events connected to less
fortunate youth and young adults, such as “I AM SOMEBODY” events. Also, she
volunteered at a homeless shelter and was a per diem counselor.
As a disabled United States Navy Lieutenant, she is dedicated and structured, a
financial guru, and a program and operations expert.
Moreover, Dr. Childs has been a mom for over 34 years with four children (3 adults
and one teenager), which means her skills are diverse and relevant.
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6.1 Personnel Plan
The following table summarizes our personnel expenditures for the first three years.
TEC will have the following staff.
•Executive Director
•Assistant Director
•Program Manager (Shelter)
•Program Manager (Nutrition)
Personnel will be trained using the ACT for Youth Center for Community Action
program.
Position YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Executive Director $50,000 $51,500 $53,045
Assistant Director $40,000 $41,200
Program Manager Emergency Homeless Shelter $40,000
Program Manager Nutrition $40,000
Total Payroll $50,000 $91,500 $174,245
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7.0 Financial Plan
The overall financial plan is for TEC to become self-sustaining.
7.1 Assumptions & Projections
•The South Burlington School District will continue growing while changing
the dynamics of the student body.
•Our community will always need a space for the youth to socialize and
recreate.
•Community organizations will continue to require office spaces.
•The need for items for our youth and young adults will continue to rise.
The financial plan depends on critical assumptions. The key underlying assumptions
are:
•We assume a slow-growth economy without a major recession.
•We assume that there are no unforeseen changes in federal grant funding
availability.
•We assume a continued need for services by at-risk youths.
•We assume broad SB community support
7.2 Implementation Phases
To ensure sustainability, the project will be implemented over 4 phases. Phasing will
allow for the youth center staff to grow slowly over time, allowing for ample
leadership oversight. The implementation phases will also allow the center to operate
sooner. Additionally, TEC staff will be able to mitigate issues before opening the full-
scale operation.
Phase 1 – Open a temporary space
Phase 2 – Purchase of property or long-term lease
Phase 3 – Emergency Homeless shelter for youth and young adults
Phase 4 – Hot and nutritional meals for our youth and young adults
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8.0 Startup Budget
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Appendix
Appendix A. NSDUH 2018-2019 Vermont Data Summary by Age Group
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Appendix B. Drug Use and Health
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June 26, 2021
Dear Jessie,
Trinity Educational Center, Inc. (TEC) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and a Vermont
registered Domestic Non-profit Corporation.
TEC’s mission is to provide youth and young adults in the community with a safe, inclusive,
educational, and empowering space. At TEC, young people will be encouraged to develop their
strengths and talents to better themselves and our larger community.
TEC strives to empower youth to find their strength, giving them the ability to say no to drug and
alcohol use versus just telling them that the right thing to do is to say no. TEC believes there is an
extreme and powerful difference between the two. Nearly everyone understands that drugs have
negative consequences. Still, not all youth recognize that they have a choice, especially in
Chittenden County communities where drug (opioids, marijuana) and alcohol use continue to
increase, contributing to lifetime use of drugs and alcohol.
I have answered your questions below.
1.TEC asks the SB City Council for;
•Seed money,
•Insurance,
•Facilitate a workshop based on hobbies or specialty, and
•Volunteer support so the youth can get to know SB leadership
2.Sustainability
TEC was founded on June 13, 1997, and we remained operable based on grants and donations.
Moreover, most of the time, we had excessive contributions and donated to other non-profits.
TEC qualifies for more grants because
•the organization focuses on youth and choosing to live a healthy lifestyle,
•I am a minority, and
•I am a woman and disabled veteran.
3.Relationship
I was informed of the new youth loft/area and look forward to building relationships with entities
connected to the middle and high school students.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Warmest Regards,
Dr. Travia Childs, DBA, MBA, USNR Supply LT
Trinity Educational Center, Inc.
1702 Shelburne Road
South Burlington, VT ∞ 05403
www.trinityedcenter.org
802.777.8080 (Office)
802.419.8248 (Fax)
tec@trinityedcenter.org
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To: South Burlington City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Date: July 13, 2021
Re: Old Post Entertainment License Amendment
On June 22, 2021, The Old Post, LLC submitted an amendment to their current Entertainment
License requesting to hold outdoor music from Sundays through Saturdays from 12 pm to 10 pm.
Acting as the Liquor Control Commission and per past practice, you heard this request and
constituent concerns at your July 6, 2021 Council meeting.
In 2015, the City Council approved the “Ordinance Regarding Licensure and Regulation of
Circuses, Carnivals and Other Shows.” While this enables the City Manager to approve licenses
for shows, it has been the Council’s past practice to hear such Entertainment License requests
sitting at the Liquor Control Board. For purposes of future Council review and approval, legal
recommends this practice be modified to fall under your general authority as City Council.
Under this ordinance, the City has the ability to “attach such reasonable conditions…as [they]
may deem appropriate.” These could include establishing specific hours and establishing noise
limits (see Section 6 of the ordinance available here: Entertainment Ordinance; see also, Section
3(c)(3) of the City’s Nuisance Ordinance).
Ms. Kim Rouille has been invited to attend your meeting on July 19, 2021.
MEMORANDUM
TO: South Burlington City Council
Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager
DATE: July 13, 2021 City Council Meeting
RE: American Rescue Plan Act - Staffing
______________________________________________________________________________
Background
At the June 21, 2021 regular City Council meeting, City Manager Jessie Baker led a discussion on
the use of the recently awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the coming years. As
part of post-COVID recovery and in order to begin to bring the City back to the prior levels of
government services, she presented an outline of a plan to use a portion of these funds to “unfreeze”
several unfilled and unfunded positions in FY 22. Following Council’s feedback at the meeting, the
purpose of this memorandum is to now further identify the most pressing City staffing needs, as
well as how the City could step-down the use of these funds in order to smooth any general fund
increases in future years.
Analysis
As Jessie indicated back in June, the current US Treasury guidance indicates the ARPA dollars can
be used to replace lost revenues from the COVID pandemic. Additionally, ARPA funds are
specifically intended to help with the rehiring of public sector staff to reduce unemployment
generally but to also assure local government’s ability to effectively administer services by bringing
staffing levels back to pre-pandemic levels. With the City’s nearly $1.3 million in lost revenue in
FY 21 due to COVID, re-funding some of these lost 7 positions is squarely in line with the purposes
of ARPA.
As a reminder back to the June 21 meeting, the following seven frozen and unfunded positions were
approved as part of the FY 21 budget but are without funding in FY 22:
•Deputy Finance Officer
•Parks Laborer (DPW)
•Benefits Administrator
•City Planner
•Firefighter/EMT
•Police Officer
•Administrative Assistant – Fire Dept
If we were to fill each of these positions for the full year, the total cost would be $577,970. Rather
than taking on all of the unfunded positions at once, City Management has met with various
department heads and staff and concluded that the following positions are the most immediate
priority. Please note that the Deputy Finance Officer and Benefits Administrator role has been
combined into one Finance/Human Resources role to support the immediate needs for both teams.
•City Planner
•Parks Laborer (DPW)
•Deputy Finance Officer/Benefits Administrator
Funding only these three positions will cost approximately $257,872.28 in estimated salary and
benefits for FY 22.
Because the approximately $1.8 million already awarded ARPA funding must be obligated no later
than Dec 31, 2024 and used no later than Dec 31, 2026, this gives the City a 5-year window to
phase these salaries into the general fund. Below is a schedule that anticipates an average 3.5%
annual increase in compensation and smooth 20 percent reduction in ARPA funding of the positions
each year.
Salary/Benefits ARPA
Percent
ARPA $ General Fund Annual GF Increase*
FY 22 $ 257,872.28 100 $ 257,872.28 $-
FY 23 $ 266,897.81 80 $ 213,518.25 $ 53,379.56 $ 51,750.00
FY 24 $ 276,239.23 60 $ 165,743.54 $ 110,495.69 $ 57,116.13
FY 25 $ 285,907.61 40 $ 114,363.04 $ 171,544.56 $ 61,048.87
FY 26 $ 295,914.37 20 $ 59,182.87 $ 236,731.50 $ 65,186.93
FY 27 $ 306,271.38 0 $- $ 306,271.38 $ 69,539.88
Totals $ 810,679.98
*The annual general fund increases in the right column are raw numbers only and do not factor in
anticipated revenue increases from other sources such as grand list growth or increases in local
options tax revenue. It is anticipated these growth sources would cover these costs in future years.
Recommended Action
In order to assure proper action has been taken with respect to ARPA allocation
requirements, we recommend the following Council action via motion:
Move to approve the allocation of ARPA funds as presented to refund three City staff
positions beginning in FY22.
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July 19, 2021
Gus Seelig
Executive Director
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
58 E. State Street, #101
Montpelier, VT 05602
Dear Mr. Seelig,
We are writing to offer our collective support for the affordable housing financing applications
being submitted by Summit Properties’ development arm, Green Mountain Development Group,
Inc. (collectively “Summit”) for the Summit at O’Brien Hillside Apartments, to be constructed at
Lots 10 and 11 at Hillside at O’Brien Farm in the City of South Burlington, Vermont (the
“Project”).
The proposed Project will include 94 mixed-income rental apartments in 2 buildings located
within the larger Hillside at O’Brien Farms Community. The Project has a well-balanced unit
mix, with 79 permanently-affordable and 15 market rate apartments, including 16 studios, 54 1-
bedroom, and 24 2-bedroom apartments. All of the 79 affordable apartments will serve tenants
earning less than 60% of Area Median Income with perpetual affordability restrictions. Of these
affordable apartments, at least 25% will be restricted to very low-income residents earning less
than 30% of Area Median Income. In addition, through a partnership with COTS, at least 15%
of the apartments will serve the homeless and at-risk of homelessness, including supportive
services to assist these individuals and families in making a successful transition to permanent
housing.
In 2016, the City of South Burlington established its Comprehensive Plan (the “Plan”). A
critical component of this plan was to incorporate the work of the City’s Affordable Housing
Committee, which identified “…a critical need for more housing in South Burlington that local
residents can afford.” One of the key recommendations of the Plan is the goal of “Preserving
and promoting the development of additional housing that is affordable to households of all
income levels throughout the City.” The promotion of affordable housing is one of our City’s
most important objectives.
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The Project proposed by Summit will serve a vital need in the City of South Burlington, and
Chittenden County as a whole, for affordable family housing and is aligned with the City’s goals.
The City is thrilled that Summit is proposing this high quality mixed-income development
utilizing the same model that has produced a resounding success in two recent mixed-income
communities in neighboring Winooski, Vermont. We look forward to Summit delivering on its
promise to provide a true mixed-income community with housing ranging from market-rate
apartments to apartments available to those requiring supportive services to those at-risk of
homelessness.
While projects like this represent important steps in tackling our affordable housing shortage, we
have a long way to go to meet the demand in our community. While not yet reviewed by the
Development Review Board for compliance with the South Burlington Land Development
Regulations, the proposed Project concept is precisely the type of development our City wants
and needs, and with the experienced construction and development team of Summit at the helm
we are confident this project will meet the high bar set by this team in its long and successful
history of developing and managing affordable housing in Vermont and northern New England.
Thank you very much for your consideration of this important project.
Sincerely,
_______________________________________ __________________________________
Helen Riehle, Chair Jessie Baker, City Manager
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Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair
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Tim Barritt, Clerk
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Thomas Chittenden, Councilor
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Matt Cota, Councilor