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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 11/23/2012CITY COUNCIL 23 NOVEMBER 2012 The South Burlington City Council held a special session on Friday, 23 November 2012, at 2:00 PM in the lobby of City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: R. Greco, Chair; H. Riehle, Vice-Chair; P. Engels; (S. Dooley participated via speaker phone) Also Present: J. Briggs, Burlington Free Press · Review and possible approval of letters in response to the GBIC and Vermont Chamber of Commerce regarding petitions submitted requesting City Council alter its position on the F-35A. Ms. Greco apologized for neglecting to address this agenda item at Tuesday's City Council meeting, and for calling this special session to make up for her mistake. She believed that the letters and petitions deserved the courtesy of a timely and professional response. Ms. Greco reviewed that all Councilors had the opportunity to read, review, and comment on the draft response letters, and asked if any Councilor had anything additional they wished to discuss. Ms. Riehle said the response letters clearly articulated our position, and it made sense to her to respond in this manner. She said that many questions remain unanswered, and that these questions are still valid. She appreciates the business community's interest, but that our interests are for the safety and welfare of our residents. Ms. Dooley said she was fully satisfied with the letters and that they represent where she is on this matter. She appreciated the GBIC and VT Chamber of Commerce efforts; but they have not led her to change her mind. Nor did she think the Council erred in its position. Ms. Riehle made a motion to approve the two letters and send them to the GBIC and VT Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Engels seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Engels moved to adjourn. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:05 P.M. Minutes taken and transcribed by Rosanne Greco, Chair, SB City Council Chair Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.