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NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Participation Options
In Person: 180 Market Street, Third Floor, Conference Room 301
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Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/154517205
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Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
1. Welcome (6:00 p.m.)
2. Additions, deletion, or changes in order of Agenda Items (6:01)
3. Comments from the public not related to the agenda (6:04)
4. *Adoption of meeting minutes (6:10)
5. City updates (6:15)
a. Open Space Plan Report Update from City
b. Land Development Regulations – “Tree Ordinance”
c. Environmental Justic Discussion Update
6. Updates on public education on wildlife safety (7:00)
7. Review of DRB Application List
8. Discussion of Environmental Sections of LDRs
9. Member updates & reports: (7:45)
a. Chair
b. Other Members
10. Other business (7:55)
11. Next meeting, March 6th
12. Adjourn (8:00)
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Respectfully submitted:
Dave Wheeler
Water Resources Engineer
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NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 03, 2024
The South Burlington NRCC held a regular meeting on Wednesday, 3 January 2024, at 6:00
p.m., in Room 301, 180 Market Street, and by GoToMeeting remote participation.
Members present: J. Sebastien-Chaulet, Chair; L. Bailey, J. Bossange, K. Boyk, M. Korpos, L.
Yankowski.
Also present: D. Wheeler, City liaison; L. Kupferman, City Council Liaison; R. Doyle.
1. Welcome:
Mr. Sebastien-Chaulet welcomed everyone.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
No comments.
4. Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
Mr. Bossange moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Boyk 2nd, adopted unanimously with
one small change to move a paragraph from #7 to #8.
5. City Updates:
A discussion ensued regarding a pipe burst and the repair required to 6ix it on
Hinesburg Rd. A section of the road was closed until repairs were 6inished. It was a
long night for Mr. Wheeler and his crew from DPW.
The city has received several bids back for the interplanting part of the Ash Tree
Replacement Plan. The lowest bid came in at $33,940.00 for 55 trees. Very close to
the budgeted amount that has been secured. To begin this spring. Ms. Bailey
inquired about watering and warranty. This is handled by the contractor while the
city arborist checks and controls any suckers that sprout from the new trees. Injection
treatment for existing Ash Trees has not gone out to bid yet.
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Per Mr. Kupferman- the city council is still in the process for developing the new city
budget and the new city plan. As new city employees who need to be involved- the
council is working with Silken Kershner and Adam Matth to bring them up-to-date.
https://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/CityPlan%202024%20CC%20Hearing%20Not
ice%20for%202024-01-02.pdf
https://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/City%20Clerk/Proposed%20Charter%20Ame
ndments%20Public%20Hearing%20Notice%20for%202024-01-
22%20and%202024-01-29.pdf
6. Open Space Plan Report Update from the City:
Ms. Kershner & Mr. Matthe are working on de6initions for open space and checking
for overlapping of information, plans, and procedures. It is expected the City Plan
should be 6inalized by the end of the month and a 2nd public meeting scheduled to
present it to the citizens.
7. Land Development Regulations- letter from Jean to the Planning Commission:
The letter from the NRCC, has been given to the Planning Commission and we are
waiting to be scheduled to the agenda for the formal presentation. Mostly likely in
February.
8. Updates on public education of wildlife safety:
The working group has not met yet as they were waiting for after the holidays. The
State of VT, has information on their website. Discussion led to possible live
demonstrations. VINS in Woodstock already does this. Perhaps talk could be
arranged with the SB Library.
https://vt6ishandwildlife.com/learn-more/living-with-wildlife/injured-and-
orphaned-wildlife
9. Discuss process for NRCC to provide comments on site plans:
See if we can get someone to attend on behalf of the developer. Discussion ensued. We
were made aware of the Farrell Project previously. This committee wants to be able
to weigh in on proposed development projects as a resource for the DRB,
(Development Review Board). But we need to know about projects. In the past, we've
had developers come to us before they presented to the DRB. The NRCC, has
presented the Planning Dept a list of items, areas of our concern. This was to assist
developers as they developed their plans and before going to the DRB. There have
been many changes within the city. LDRs are being realigned with city goals and
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include areas of our concern. We are want to work with the DRB, to make our city
better as new development happens. Our decision was: We will get monthly updates
to see what's on their agenda and comment in writing and or attend those selected
meetings.
We may want to have a mini training session on current development regulations
due to all the new, upcoming changes. The committee also feels we may want to have
agenda item for future meetings to discuss prospective projects. And how we can have
a committee member attend DRB meetings. There will be projects we may be asked
to look at, those we want to look at and others we wouldn't need to consider. Ms.
Korpos asked about a link to our section of the LDRs. Committee members should
develop any questions we may have.
https://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/departments/planning_and_zoning/draft_land
_development_regulation_amendments.php
10. Member updates and Reports:
Chair
Other members- The Common Area for Dogs Committee is still working on the survey
results and they will be made available to the public.
Ms. Korpos mentioned she and a neighbor had a conversation with gentlemen starting
to stake out where the proposed recreation path being designed by BTV. Ms. Korpos
alerted the workers that the map they had was not current and they needed to get
correct information.
11. Other Business:
This committee wants to see if the environmental coalition group has anyone who
would come and talk to us.
The committee would like to review the City's Policy Priorities & Strategies for
FY2024 to see if there are additional topics we should discuss in the coming months.
12. Next Meeting:
Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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