HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - City Council - 03/18/2024CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 18, 2024
Participation Options
In Person: 180 Market Street, Main Floor, Auditorium
Assistive Listening Service Devices available upon request
Electronically: https://meet.goto.com/SouthBurlingtonVT/citycouncilmeeting03-18-2024
You can also dial in using your phone: 1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 368-717-653
Regular Session 6:30 p.m.
1.Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 p.m.)
2.Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology options–Jessie
Baker, City Manager (6:31–6:32 p.m.)
3.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (6:33–6:34 p.m.)
4.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:35–6:45 p.m.)
5.Councilors’ Announcements and Reports on Committee assignments and City Manager’s Report
(6:45–6:55 p.m.)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:55–7:00 p.m.)
A.*** Consider and Sign Disbursements
B.*** Approve minutes from January 29, 2024, February 5,2024 and February 20, 2024
CC Meetings
C.*** Receive February financial statements
D.*** Approve accepting stormwater permit 3153-9050 under the City’s MS4 permit to
provide coverage for the Stone House Village Homeowners’ Association and the Stone
House village Carriage Homeowners’ Association
E.*** Accept easements for the construction and maintenance of the Dorset Street Shared
Use Path between Old Cross Road and Sadie Lane and associated drainage and utility
infrastructure
7.Introduce Jared Pellerin, Deputy City Attorney – Colin McNeil, City Attorney (7:00-7:10 p.m.)
8.*** Council Orientation: Public Safety (Police and Fire) – Shawn Burke, Police Chief, and
Steven Locke, Fire Chief (7:10–8:10 p.m.)
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
9. *** Receive a presentation on the Equity in Planning effort – Paul Conner, Director of Planning
& Zoning (8:10–8:30 p.m.)
10. Discussion of community engagement including current efforts, Councilor's Corner, and other
ideas – Jessie Baker, City Manager (8:30–8:50 p.m.)
11. *** Discussion of committee structures and appointment of Council Liaisons to Committees –
Jessie Baker, City Manager (8:50–9:10 p.m.)
12. *** Discussion and possible adoption of the FY25 Policy Priorities and Strategies process – Jessie
Baker, City Manager (9:10–9:25 p.m.)
13. *** Convene as the South Burlington Liquor Control Commission to consider; Kinney Drugs
#55, Second Class License (9:25–9:30 p.m.)
14. Other Business (9:30 p.m.)
15. Consider entering into executive session for the purposes of discussing pending and probable
civil litigation to which the City is a party and to receive confidential attorney client
communications made for the purposes of providing professional legal services to the City
Council.
16. Adjourn
Respectfully submitted:
Jessie Baker
City Manager
***Attachments included
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 3/19/2024 Through 3/19/2024
Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Invoice Description Check Amount Invoice Number
3/19/2024 4728 Aldrich & Elliott, PC Project 23022.002 14,961.00 81986
3/19/2024 4729 Champlain Water District - Retail Retail to SBWD - Feb 2024 67,792.55 SBWD-407
3/19/2024 4730 Champlain Water District WS to SBWD - Feb 2024 994.22 SBWD-400
3/19/2024 Champlain Water District SBWD Water Consumption - Feb 2024 148,759.38 SBWDWTRCONSUMP022924
3/19/2024 4731 E.J. Prescott Rubber meter gasket 25.50 6293475
3/19/2024 4732 Ferguson Waterworks #576 Distribution Materials 1,270.00 1209037
3/19/2024 4733 MSK Engineers Project 1460-001 13,859.39 16561
3/19/2024 4734 Office Essentials of Vermont Perforated Paper 624.10 39979
3/19/2024 4735 South Burlington Sewer Department February 2024 Sewer billings 280,849.02 SEWER-022924
3/19/2024 4736 South Burlington Stormwater Department Stormwater Fees - February 2024 142,023.63 STORM-022924
3/19/2024 4737 Richard & Lynn Schilling Refund Overpayment on Account 3831 48.20 3831-REFUND-030824
3/19/2024 4738 Shenk Enterprises LLC Refund Overpayment on Account 8503 50.00 REFUND-SHENK-031124
Total 70 - South Burlington Water
Department
671,256.99
Report Total 671,256.99
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
70 - South Burlington Water Department
Date: 3/13/2024 6:49:03 AM Page: 1
PAGE 1
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
29 January 2024
The South Burlington City Council held a special meeting on Monday, 29 January
2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting
remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, L. Kupferman
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke, Deputy City Manager; P.
Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; L. Bailey, D. Albrecht, B. Gracey, B. Sirvis,
E. Fitzgerald, M. Scanlan, R. Doyle, C. Freeman
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of
technology option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and
reviewed technology options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the Agenda:
Ms. Freeman thanked the city for the two arrows heading west on Route 2. She
also noted that more demarcation is needed for 89 South turning right.
Mr. Albrecht thanked Ms. Riehle and Ms. Emery for their many years of service.
Regarding the proposed purchase of the Long/Bellevance property, he felt this
was an inappropriate use of City funds. He said that zoning sets the ground rules
as to what you can or can’t do with your property. The City has very clear,
detailed ground rules and zoning rules. The Zoning District Map shows the front
CITY COUNCIL 29 January 2024 PAGE 2
quarter of that property is in the Neighborhood Residential District. It is bounded
on the north and south by dense developments. The DRB assumed the
connection of those 2 developments. The purposed of zoning is to take politics
out of the picture. He added that for the City to get involved in this is a waste of
funds. It raises the question of why the City isn’t doing this for other potential
developments: “you did it for them, why not for me?” He felt it would be better to
put in recreation near where development is going.
Ms. Gracey, owner of 1336 Williston Road, said that has been her “family corner,”
and she felt it is being taken away from them. She and her brother are trying to
sell the property. She reviewed the history of the fire and noted that Mr. Belair
had said they would benefit from zoning if they took the remaining building down.
They did this, and then were told they are not grandfathered in. The City then put
in trip end limitations which limited development. They don’t want to keep being
misled by the City. Ms. Baker noted that the Planning Commission is trying to
address the trip end issue and agreed that allowable trip ends are limiting
development on Williston Road. A system called Transportation Demand
Management is trying to address that.
4. Announcements, councilors reports from committee assignments and
City Manager’s Report:
City Councilors reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: The time-line has closed for petitions to be on the Town Meeting Day
ballot. There is one declared candidate for each of the 3 School Board positions.
There are two candidates for one City Council position, 3 for a second position,
and one candidate to fill the remaining term of former Councilor Tyler Barnes. All
candidates will be invited to a leadership training opportunity.
The City’s Annual Report has been completed and will be available
on-line and in hard copy.
Staff is working with the School District to finalize the Budget Book.
Upcoming events include budget presentations to SBBA (Wednesday
morning), Town Meeting TV (Wednesday evening), and the Senior Center on 25
February.
A candidate for Assistant City Attorney has accepted the City’s offer
and will be made known when the candidate has notified a present employer.
CITY COUNCIL 29 January 2024 PAGE 3
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt
seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
6. Hold the Second Public Hearing on a charter change proposal to
increase the number of South Burlington School District Board
Members from five to seven:
Ms. Riehle reviewed the history and said that after the public hearing the Council
will discuss the proposal and vote on whether to place it on the ballot.
Ms. Emery then moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
Public comment was solicited. There was no public comment.
Ms. Emery moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
7. Consider taking action to approve a charter change ballot item to
increase the number of South Burlington School District Board
Members from five to seven and place it on the Town Meeting Day 2024
ballot:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the charter change ballot item to increase the
number of South Burlington School District Board Members from five to seven
and to place it on the Town Meeting Day 2024 ballot. Mr. Barritt seconded.
Motion passed 4-0.
8. Approve the 2024 Town Meeting Day Warning:
Ms. Emery moved to approve the 2024 Town Meeting Day Warning as presented.
Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
9. Hold a Public Hearing on City Plan 2024:
Ms. Riehle reviewed the history.
Ms. Emery moved to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
CITY COUNCIL 29 January 2024 PAGE 4
Mr. Conner noted that the draft the Council now has includes all the changes
requested at the last public meeting. He noted that the current plan expires at the
end of the week and explained the ramifications if the City does not have a current
plan in place.
Public comment was then solicited as follows:
Mr. Albrecht: He cited an article in the New York Times regarding the
climate impact of neighborhoods done by census tract. It shows the 2 sides of
South Burlington. What is fascinating and troubling is that the area with higher
than average gas emissions is the Southeast Quadrant. Mr. Albrecht said it is
easy to figure out why: because there are no public transportation services, there
is a higher use of individual cars. There are also no commercial services nearby,
so people have to get into their cars to get a loaf of bread. The article indicated
that other parts of the City are doing their job. Mr. Albrecht noted that single
family zoning the Southeast Quadrant would never happen now, and he
encouraged adding language to rethink that zoning.
Ms. Gracey: Kirby Road has a high radon count. Some family members
have died there because of that. There used to be a dry cleaner there, and the
radon is in the soil. She hoped someone would look into that.
Mr. Doyle: The City needs more than just a transportation plan; it needs a
Complete Streets Plan. Hoyle-Tanner recommended cross-walk treatments, but
these were not done because there are no design standards in the City. There are
optional standards but these are not followed. The City needs to move toward
having mandatory design standards.
Ms. Freeman: Thanked Ms. Riehle and Ms. Emery for their years of service.
She noted she read the new Plan up to page 31. She feels that having everything
directed toward climate change is hard for her to accept. Vermont has the lowest
carbon emissions of all 50 states and is fortunate to have such a clean energy mix.
She was not sure the document sees “our people” and this saddens her.
Following public input, Mr. Barritt moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Emery
seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
10. City Council discussion of City Plan 2024 and possible adoption:
CITY COUNCIL 29 January 2024 PAGE 5
Mr. Barritt said the Council has worked to modify the opening paragraph of the
City Plan because it had too much emphasis on climate change. He felt there was
now the right balance between various pressures on the City. He said he would
support the document.
Mr. Kupferman agreed with Mr. Barritt and felt the draft with the edits helps
address the issues of over-emphasis on climate. He said he supported the
document.
Ms. Emery said any part of the city, except the resource protection areas, is open
for infill development. Timing is everything and there has to be a critical mass to
public transit. She also agreed with Mr. Doyle. She said she would support the
Plan.
Ms. Riehle thanked staff and the Planning Commission, other committees, and all
the public who attended meetings and sent in suggestions. She said the Plan is
aspirational, and it is important to have a plan that looks ahead and is even
visionary. This leads to changes. She hoped some of the goals can be attained.
She said she was proud to support the Plan.
Ms. Emery then moved to approve City Plan 2024. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
11. Other Business:
No other business was presented.
As there was no further business to come before the Council Ms. Riehle
moved to adjourn. Mr. Kupferman seconded. Motion passed 4-0. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
PAGE 1
CITY COUNCIL
5 FEBRUARY 2024
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 5 February
2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting
remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, A. Chalnick, L.
Kupferman
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke, Deputy City Manager; C.
McNeill, City Attorney; E. Quallen, Public Works Director of Capital Projects; J.
Murray, Librarian; B. Sirvis, B. Britt, M. Mittag, RC, S. Dooley, L. Bailey, N.
Senecal, P. Tompkins, E. Monje, M. Scanlan, Liz, A. Strong, C. Clash
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of
technology option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and
reviewed technology options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Ms. Riehle said that in spite of the Long property being on the Executive Session,
the Council would allow public comment. She reminded the public that the
Council cannot take action in an Executive Session and indicated that they would
not be taking action on the Long property tonight. Ms. Riehle stressed that the
Council has always been open to public comment in a very respectful
atmosphere. Sadly, she noted, calling people “lame ducks” only serves to
degenerate the process. She hoped that people would refrain from such
comments.
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 2
Mr. Mittag: Noted there had been a recommendation for the Planning
Commission to start drafting a growth management plan. He asked where this
stands. Ms. Baker said staff hasn’t been directed by the Council to put that on an
agenda. Ms. Riehle suggested the next agenda.
Mr. Mittag: Recalled that the Open Space Interim Zoning Committee identified
the Long property as one to conserve. There was no interest in anyone buying
the property for conservation. He noted that zoning regulations are subject to
change and to be overridden by the State. The only way to conserve land is
through a conservation easement. He added that the property is alive with
wildlife, and this is a rare opportunity to use the Open Space Fund for what it was
intended to do.
Mr. Britt: Asked that the letter he submitted regarding speeds on Hinesburg
Road become part of the Minutes. He noted that the road has changed from a
rural to a residential road including the new 147-unit Edgewood development.
People are exiting onto the road which has a speed limit of 50 mph and clocked
average speed of 67 mph. The City has previously asked the State to reduce the
speed limit and was denied. The State did not take in the number of vulnerable
users, but it now appears that VTrans is open to considering those users. He
asked the City to go back to the State to get the speed limit reduced along with
other traffic calming measures.
Ms. Bailey: Did not think purchase of the Long property was a good use of the
Open Space Fund. She noted that our grandparents couldn’t know what things
would look like now, and we don’t know what our children’s needs will be.
Ms. Dooley: Asked the Council not to take action on the Long property. She
recognized efforts to conserve land in the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ), but
Conservation PUDs already require that 70% of the land be permanently
conserved. She asked Mr. Barritt and Mr. Chalnick to lead an open effort to
discuss how to use Open Space Fund money for purchase of land.
Ms. Senecal: Her main concerns regarding the Long property are to preserve
funds so land can be purchased in other parts of the city for playgrounds and
other places for children to play; and to have an open public discussion.
Mr. Strong: The Long property ranked high among properties to conserve when
the IZ Open Space Committee did its research. One of the highlights of the
property is the Great Swamp which is very important to conserve in perpetuity.
He also agreed that conservation across the whole city should be considered.
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 3
4. Announcements, councilors reports from committee assignments and
City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on recent meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: The City has hired Jared Pellerin to serve as Deputy City Attorney.
Mr. Pellerin was the former City Attorney in the City of Burlington and has
significant experience in Vermont. He will join the City on 11 March following the
Town Meeting Day elections.
The City has applied for grants to cover the budget gap for the
bike/ped bridge.
Budget books and the Annual Report are now on the city’s website.
Staff is working on a narrative around the Parks and Open Space
Master Plans. Recommendations will be brought to the Council.
A celebration will be held on Monday, 26 February, 4-6 p.m., for
retiring Councilors Riehle and Emery, at a location to be determined.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve Minutes from 20 November 2023, 18 December 2023, 16
January 2024, and 22 January 2024 meetings
c. Approve Resolution #2024-06 on the allocation of Fund Balance to
support the FY25 Budget
d. Receive and accept the Certification of Increment and Presentation
of the FY 2024 TIF Annual Report
e. Approve a Letter of Commitment to UVM to support the Vermont
Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Tech Hub (V-GaN)
f. Approve the award of a contract to Anything Grows for the Ash Tree
Interplanting project.
g. In accordance with 24V.S.A. Section 13-1702, approve a
comprehensive update to the Employee Handbook
h. Accept the following easements for the construction and future
maintenance of the Dorset Street Shared Use Path between Old
Cross Road and Sadie Lane and associated drainage and utility
infrastructure:
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 4
1. Three temporary and three permanent easements on parcel
0570-01530 granted to the City by Warranty Deed signed
November 15, 2023
2. One permanent easement on parcel 0570-01700 granted to
the City by Warranty Deed signed December 28, 2023
3. Two temporary and two permanent easements on parcel
0570-01620 granted to the City by Warranty Deed signed
January 15, 2024
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Chalnick seconded.
Mr. Barritt asked if easements have been hard to get. Ms. Quallen said there are
14 parcels over 13 property owners. These are the first three. Staff has heard that
others will be coming in soon. There are some issues with loss of trees with some
properties that staff is addressing.
Mr. Chalnick asked whether the widths of trees in the Ash program are the same
and asked the motion be amended to indicate this. Mr. Kupferman said the
widths do have to be the same.
In the votes that followed both the amendment and the amended motion were
passed unanimously.
6. Second Reading and Public Hearing on South Burlington City Code
Enacting Ordinance and new City Code of Ordinances:
Ms. Emery moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. McNeill said this has been in the works since 2012. He reviewed the history including
a contract with a company that specializes in this work. All City codes will now be in one
place with greater public access.
Ms. Riehle asked for public comment. There was no public comment.
Mr. Barritt moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
7. Possible adoption of South Burlington City Code Enacting Ordinance and new
City Code of Ordinances:
Ms. Riehle moved to adopt the South Burlington City Code Enacting Ordinance and new
City Code of Ordinances without amendment. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 5
8. Introduce Evelyn Monje and hear about her experience working as a social
worker intern for the Library:
Ms. Murray said the library was so pleased with Ms. Monje and the program that they
have signed up for another intern.
Ms. Monje said she is a Social Work student and has been piloting the idea of social work
in connection with a Library to provide a low barrier for people to get referrals. She
began her work in August and has met with over 220 people, providing referrals to
services for housing, citizenship, work, etc. She has also been able to provide support to
staff members as well. She has recently delved into programming including reaching out
to a group regarding reading anti-racist stories to young children.
Mr. Barritt said he is a proponent of employee support programs and thinks this is a great
idea.
Ms. Monje said she is beginning to consider doing graduate school work in Library Social
Work. She will continue her program in South Burlington until the first week in May. She
is there on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ms. Murray noted that Ms. Monje also took the opportunity to work with seniors and has
been helping the Planning Department regarding reaching out to the community in the
most inclusive way. She also noted that this is becoming a trend in large cities, trying to
deal with issues before they become a crisis situation.
Ms. Norris said she noticed Ms. Monje and had the most pleasant conversation with her
and hoped she would come back to work in South Burlington.
9. Receive Annual Update from Green Mountain Transit and hear about the
return to fares plan:
Mr. Clash, GMT General Manager, reviewed the history, noting that they have both an
urban and rural mission. The route from Williston to Burlington through South
Burlington is the most used with 400,000 passengers a year. The connection to the
Airport has 100,000 annual riders.
The “bad news” is that the city’s assessment is going up 10.7% to $654,562.00. This is
driven by the “para-transit” accessibility which provides door-to-door service to the
disabled who cannot use the regular service. High frequency users can quickly drive up
that cost. To address some cost issues, there is a new assessment practice that will look
at a 3-year average so that peaks and valleys can be flattened out. The hope is this will
make it easier on taxpayers in the future.
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 6
Mr. Clash noted that they are having an issue getting qualified drivers and are now
having forced overtime. They have also had to reduce service to Washington County
because of the driver shortage.
With regard to fares, Mr. Clash said the zero-fares were supported by COVID relief funds
which will be exhausted by FY26, and there is already a $3,000,000 budget gap. They are
looking at different funding methodologies and won’t just pass the bill onto the city or the
riders. The return to fares will begin on 6 March 2024 with a system that is more
equitable. There will be no up-front payments, and there will be fare caps after which
riders can ride free. They have stabilized fares across service areas. The full price will be
$2.00 with a discounted rate of $1.00.
Mr. Clash noted that South Burlington has seen some amazing progress with
infrastructure, and GMT will have to shift its services based on population shifts in the
city. They are looking at service to Market Street and would also love to connect Route 7
to Dorset Street.
Mr. Chalnick asked about battery-operated buses. Mr. Clash said GMT has 5 new battery-
operated buses and 6 on order. Mr. Chalnick asked how they are performing. Mr. Clash
said “horribly.” He hoped this would improve.
Mr. Chalnick asked how full buses are. Mr. Clash said they will have better data with the
new system. Now they have to head count. The #1 bus can become full at peak hours
then not so full at other times. He added that the reason for the large buses is that every
bus can do the urban routes. This is especially important in winter when service is
provided to ski resorts.
Ms. Emery said she wished more people would use the bus service and she was glad
GMT is looking at different sources of funding.
Mr. Kupferman said there will have to be discussion regarding his stop when the
Champlain Parkway opens.
10. Convene as South Burlington Liquor Control Commission to consider: 104
Jolley Shelburne Road South, 2nd Class License, Tobacco License & Tobacco
Substitute Endorsement; 103 Jolley Williston Road, 2nd Class License, Tobacco
License & Tobacco Substitute Endorsement; 107 Jolley Williston Road North,
2nd Class License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement; 146 Shelburne Road
Center Jolley, 2nd Class License, Tobacco License & Tobacco Substitute
Endorsement; Green Mountain Suites Hotel, 1st Class License & Outside
Consumption Permit; Healthy Living Market, 2nd Class License; Jiffy Mart #445,
2nd Class License & Tobacco License; Koto Restaurant, 1st Class License, 3rd
Class License & Outdoor Consumption Permit; Red Barn Market, 2nd Class
License; Zen Gardens, 1st Class License & 3rd Class License:
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 7
Ms. Emery moved that the Council convene as Liquor Control Commission. Mr. Barritt
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Riehle moved to approve the list of Liquor and Tobacco licenses as presented. Mr.
Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt moved to reconvene as City Council. Mr. Kupferman seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
11. Other Business:
No other business was brought forth.
12. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of discussing the
following:
a. The negotiation or securing of real estate purchase or lease options,
and specifically the Long property (1 V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(2)
b. The negotiation or securing of real estate purchase or lease options,
and specifically the right of way for TIF projects (1 V.S.A. Sect.
313(a)(2)
c. Labor relations agreements with employees and specifically the
collective bargaining agreement with the South Burlington Career
Fire Fighters Association Local 3671 (1 V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(1)(B)
d. The review of a public officer and specifically the City Manager (1
V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(2)
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council make a specific finding that premature general
public knowledge of the Council’s discussion of:
a. Contracts and Negotiating or Securing of Real Estate Purchase or
Lease Options
b. Contracts and Negotiating or Securing of Real Estate Purchase or
Lease Options
c. Labor Relations Agreements with Employees
d. The evaluation of a public officer or employee
would clearly place the public body at a substantial disadvantage. Ms. Emery
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt then moved that the City Council enter into executive session under 1
V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(2), 1 V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(1)(B), and 1 V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(3) for
the purpose of discussing
CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 8
a. Contracts and Negotiating or Securing of Real Estate Purchase or
Lease Options
b. Contracts and Negotiating or Securing of Real Estate Purchase or
Lease Options
c. Labor Relations Agreements with Employees
d. The evaluation of a public officer or employee
Inviting Jessie Baker, Steve Locke, Paul Conner, Erica Quallen, Colin McNeil and
Tom and Janet Bellavance into the session for discussion of the first topic; inviting
Jessie Baker, Steve Locke, Colin McNeil and Ilona Blanchard into the session with
the Council for discussion of the second topic; inviting Jessie Baker, Steve Locke
and Colin McNeil into session with the Council for discussion of the third topic;
and inviting Jessie Baker into session with the Council for discussion of the fourth
topic. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Council entered
Executive Session at 8:03 p.m.
Following the executive session, as there was no further business to come before
the Council, Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
PAGE 1
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
20 FEBRUARY 2024
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 20
February 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to
Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, A. Chalnick, L.
Kupferman;
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke, Deputy City Manager; C.
McNeil, City Attorney; M. Machar, Finance Director; P. Conner, Director of
Planning & Zoning T. Francis, Fire Department; A. Truex, Mady M., B. Sirvis, J.
Bellevance, S. Dooley, Keren, M. Cohen, R. Greco, E. Fitzgerald, M. Simoneau, R.
Doyle, D. & D. Harrington, A. Magyar, M. Scanlan, M. Sirotkin, J. Marks, N.
Senecal, JMG, M. Mittag, L. Bailey, M. MacDonald
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of
technology option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on the emergency exits from the building and
reviewed technology options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
Mr. Chalnick asked to add an item following the Consent Agenda relating to the 2
Council members who will not be returning. This was approved unanimously by
a vote of the Council.
Mr. Doyle noted that tomorrow the Statehouse will be taking up a statewide rental
registry. He asked if it would make sense to table the City’s rental registry to see
what the State comes up with. Members said they would prefer to leave the City’s
item on the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 2
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Mr. Mittag asked where things stand with the Conservation Easements on
Wheeler and Hubbard Parks. Ms. Baker said the City received the survey for
Wheeler on Friday. It was forwarded to the Land Trust this morning. Regarding
Hubbard Park, the City reached out to Land Trust several weeks ago but has not
yet heard back.
Keren expressed concern with “things being done behind closed doors.”
4. Announcements, councilors reports from committee assignments and
City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had recently attended.
Ms. Riehle specifically noted that the annual audit report was presented at the
Airport Commission meeting. The audit was completely clean.
Ms. Baker: There will be a celebration honoring the 2 retiring counselors on 26
February, 4-6 p.m., at Trader Duke’s.
The Auclair property closed on 29 January 2023.
The City is working with Regional Planning regarding housing
targets.
The Dorset Street signal project will be completed in March. Paving
was scheduled for this year. It will be delayed until the summer of 2025 so that it
can include the “Safe Routes to School” recommendations.
150 people attended the Valentine’s Day Dance.
UMall has offered free access to indoor space for targeting
programming throughout the spring.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve Minutes from 8 January 2024 meeting
c. Receive the December and January Financials
d. Receive the Q1 and Q2 Financial Reports
e. Approve documents related to Loan RF1-354-2.0 for the Bartlett Bay
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 3
f. Approve a Litter of Support of the South Burlington Land Trust
Application for Conservation Funding through the Vermont Housing
& Conservation Board in support of the Lang Property
Ms. Emery moved to approve Items “a” through “e” of the Consent Agenda as
presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Riehle then explained that there has been misinformation about item “F.”
She stressed that nothing has been approved behind closed doors. She also said
that transparency has been a hallmark of her 20-year career. The Long property
has been on agendas for a year and a half. The Long family is happy that their
property will be conserved and that they got what they wanted. Ms. Riehle then
reviewed some of the previous discussions. She stressed that no decisions are
ever made in Executive Sessions. She said the Council did hear that they should
look for other funding, which is what happened. To suggest that the Council
should not sign a letter of support for conservation funding is startling. The facts
are that this action has nothing to do with housing. Ms. Bellevance has said there
will be housing in the second phase. This involves no money from the city’s Open
Space Fund at this time. If there is to be such funding, it would be the decision of
the next City Council. Ms. Bellevance has said they want any housing to be 100%
affordable, and this could be a wonderful project. The item on the Consent
Agenda related to the 32+ acres for permanent conservation.
Mr. Mittag thanked Ms. Riehle for setting this forth so clearly and said this has not
been the case in The Other Paper.
Ms. Dooley said the heart of the matter is not having any idea what is in the
application and the “unknowns” about the city’s role.
Ms. Emery said the only thing the city would be committed to would be in the
minutes, and there is nothing there. The letter of support is for conservation of
32+ acres. It is a private family working with a highly reputable organization. The
city is not committed to spending any money.
Mr. Chalnick said Ms. Dooley’s letter is “a bit of a smear,” and is a very
unfortunate thing to accuse the Council of.
Mr. Simoneau suggested an article could have referred to “32 acres to conserve”
instead of “the Long property.”
Ms. Bellevance said the South Burlington Land Trust is not asking the City for any
funds. No such deal has been made. They are solely asking for a letter of support
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 4
to the Conservation Board. The housing piece will be completed once the
conservation piece is done. She stressed that “wild speculation” could prevent
good work from being done.
Mr. Chalnick then moved to approve Item “f” of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barritt
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
6B. Resolutions honoring retiring Council members Helen Riehle and
Meaghan Emery:
Mr. Chalnick spoke of his pleasure serving with both Ms. Riehle and Ms. Emery on
the Council. He then read the Resolution honoring Ms. Riehle, and Mr. Barritt
read the Resolution honoring Ms. Emery.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the two Resolutions as read. Mr. Chalnick
seconded. The motion received unanimous approval.
6. Hold a second reading/Public Hearing on a proposed Residential Rental
Registry Ordinance:
Mr. Barritt moved to open the public hearing and to read the Ordinance by title.
Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Riehle reviewed the history, noting that the Ordinance had been before the
Council numerous times and has received significant public input. She then
opened the floor for public comment which was received as follows:
Ms. Moore asked what would be required in an inspection. Chief Locke
enumerated what would be looked for in an inspection including adequate access
in case of fire. Ms. Moore questioned why this is different from having a
roommate. Her rental is used only 70-80 days a year while a roommate is there all
year. It also enables her to be able to afford to live in her home.
Ms. Dooley said it is a real joy to see the Ordinance has reached this point. She
encouraged its adoption.
Mr. Doyle was not sure how the city’s Ordinance goes along with bills that are in
the State Legislature now. He was also concerned there was no attempt to
coordinate with other communities and cited differences between this Ordinance
and the Burlington Ordinance. He felt the $1,000,000 insurance policy was not
reasonable. He asked if the city will provide the materials that need to be given to
guests. He also noted there is nothing in the Ordinance that says an owner has to
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 5
tell a tenant where the fire access is, how to deal with trash and recycling, the
parking ban, etc. He felt Burlington offers tenants more and charges less.
Ms. Marks, Director of the Short-Term Rental Alliance, felt the Ordinance is far
beyond what is reasonable and called it “onerous and capricious.” She said it will
take away good jobs and will cost the city money in legal fees. She urged the
Council to vote “no.”
Ms. Harrington felt the Ordinance makes sense for long-term rentals but wasn’t
sure about short-term as it stems the ability of local entrepreneurs to make that
type of earning. She felt the City should align with the State legislation. She also
felt the 4-year grandfathering makes no sense. She urged tabling the Ordinance.
Mr. Sirotkin said his family has run a short-term rental very successfully for many
years with no problems. He bought the house next door so his family could visit
occasionally. The numbers don’t work without short-term rentals, and he was
concerned this will be taken away in 4 years. He suggested asking for a report
prior to the end of 4 years to see how the new regulations are working. He also
suggested a variance procedure so the owner could get continued short-term
rentals. He also suggested not imposing a sunset until they see how the
regulations are working.
Mr. Cohen appreciated what the Council is doing and also appreciated people’s
concerns. He acknowledged there were “bad hosts,” but he didn’t feel that means
short-term rentals are bad.
Ms. Truex was concerned the Ordinance takes rights away from her as a
homeowner. It can also take away the ability to help grandparents and pay for
childcare which can be $20,000 a year.
Following public testimony, Mr. Barritt moved to close the public hearing. Mr.
Chalnick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Possible Action to Approve the Residential Rental Registry Ordinance:
Ms. Emery said she remains in favor of the Ordinance. The city is not
discriminating against different housing types and is still allowing short-term
rentals. There have been very serious situations in the city, and the city has had
no basis to take action. This is also important in light of the housing shortage.
Ms. Emery stressed that she fully supports owner-occupied short-term rentals.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 6
Mr. Chalnick said he would like to see Mr. Doyle work with the Affordable Housing
Committee to come up with some amendments for a second round of
discussions. He stressed that there will always be opportunity to revisit the 4-year
grandfathering as nothing is set in stone. He said there is a difference between a
“roommate” and a short-term rental. The roommate has an interest in the home.
A short-term rental is a business in a residential neighborhood.
Mr. Barritt said he wouldn’t wait for Montpelier to act. This is a business
transaction in a neighborhood not zoned for that. He acknowledged there will
probably be changes as time goes on.
Mr. Kupferman said he would vote against it just to indicate there are things that
need more work on the short-term rentals.
Ms. Riehle said she would support it and felt it was well balanced. She thought it
might put a stop to housing being bought for an Airbnb. She also noted that
renters have a right to know that when they rent a place it is safe.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Residential Rental Registry Ordinance as
presented. Mr. Chalnick seconded. Motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Kupferman voting
against.
8. Possible approval for Resolution 2024-08 establishing the fee structure
and impact cycles for the Residential Rental Registry Ordinance:
Chief Locke noted this was pulled from the ordinance to make it easier to change.
He noted that with a clean inspection, a property would not be inspected for 5
years.
Ms. Emery moved to approve Resolution 2024-08 as presented. Mr. Barritt
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Possible approval for Resolution 2024-09 establishing the Residential
Rental Registry Special Revenue Fund:
Chief Locke said the special fund would be for income and expenses to assist
homeowners to meet the safety requirements. Ms. Machar said the reporting
process has not yet been established, and it can be whatever the Council wants.
Ms. Emery moved to approve Resolution 2024-09 as presented. Mr. Chalnick
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 7
10. Consider Approval of amendments to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the South Burlington Career Fire Fighters Association
Local 3671:
a. Consider entering executive session for the purpose of discussing
the labor relations agreement with the South Burlington Career Fire
Fighters Association Local 3671 (1 V.S.A. Sect. 313(a)(1)(B)
Members agreed that an executive session was not needed.
Mr. Barritt moved that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the
City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the South Burlington Career Fire
Fighters Association as outlined in the January 25, 2024 Tentative Agreement and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the South Burlington Career Fire Fighters Association for a renewed 3-year term
of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, incorporating the amendments therein. Ms.
Emery seconded. The motion then passed unanimously.
11. Receive and Accept the FY23 Audit from RHR Smith:
Ms. Machar noted that staff had estimated a $2,000,000+ balance, and the audit
agrees. She added that it is exciting when the numbers agree.
Ms. MacDonald said that RHR has found this to be a clean audit. She
recommended that members read the Management Discussion and Analysis (p.
5).
The fund balance (p.18) is $5,600,000 of which $315,000 is non-spendable (already
spent), $1,100,000 is assigned (see note 14), and $4,000,000 is unassigned. The
goal is for the city to maintain 2 months operating expenses. The $4,000,000 is
just under that.
In comparing the actual figures to the budget, projected revenues were exceeded
by $2,300,000, mainly due to ambulance billing. Expenditures are shown as
exceeding the projections due to a fund balance transfer to Capital Expenses.
The TIF fund has an anticipated deficit which will be addressed in future years.
The audit indicates there is an unfunded liability for health assurance for retirees.
There is actually $345,000 in the Sickbay Fund, so this liability is partially funded.
The note will be revised.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 8
The Management Letter shows no comments this year, which is “awesome.”
Ms. MacDonald said they encountered no difficulties in doing this audit and
specifically thanked Martha and Celine.
Ms. Riehle then moved to accept the FY23 audit as presented. Mr. Kupferman
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
11. Approve the TIF bond documents for the final TIF debt as previously
approved by the voters:
Ms. Blanchard said the city applied in late winter to the Vermont Bond Bank to
issue the last TIF District debt in the amount of $8,606,535. After reviewing
several scenarios with Ms. Machar, they have settled on a 4-year delayed principal
with 10 equal payments. The bonds will be paid off in 2038. These bonds cover
the bridge, Williston Road streetscape, extension of Garden Street and City Center
Park. There is still a need for additional funding for the bridge.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the TIF bond documents for the final TIF debt as
approved by the voters. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
12. Discussion of Growth Management Plan and provide direction to staff:
Ms. Baker reviewed the history and process to date. Staff recommends a task
force which would involve many key “thinkers.” Staff has provided information
on how other communities have addressed growth, and this can be part of a
future discussion.
Ms. Riehle noted this could possibly be funded by the small amount of remaining
ARPA money.
Ms. Emery said what the city doesn’t know is how to control the school population
element. Families have a high demand on services, and there needs to be
assurance that those services are available. She added that she spoke with 2
people from Williston and was cautioned to be wary of numbers. She felt a
growth management plan may not be the best way to deal with the issues.
Mr. Kupferman felt this was a great spot to have community input, especially in
terms of expectations.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 9
Mr. Barritt said the City Plan is a growth management plan already as it lays out
where the city wants building and where not. The question that was raised has
more to do with schools. He cited the need for the ZEMs. Ms. Riehle said roads
are also an issue. Mr. Barritt noted that the big developments are mostly done as
are the roads. He added that he would like to see other growth plans and learn
whether they have been used effectively.
Mr. Chalnick noted that at school tours, principals talked about “unexpected
growth.” He also noted that in the past 2 years, 900 homes have been built, and
the question is whether growth is occurring in a way that can be anticipated.
Another question is whether South Burlington wants to be an urban area or retain
some “charm.” He would not like to budget a lot for this now, but he didn’t want
to lose the conversation.
Ms. Baker said there will have to be an assessment of what services will be
needed and whether the city is seeing a decrease in services because of the lack
of workers. She showed a graph of growth, populations, housing and school
enrollment with 2011 as a base year. She questioned whether the city and the
demographer are at odds. She also noted a recent leveling off and questioned
whether that means the system is working.
Mr. Conner said Planning staff will put together what they anticipate in housing.
He cited the need to look at different assumptions.
Ms. Emery noted that the Affordable Housing Committee would like the city
consider a housing audit.
Ms. Baker said staff will keep this on the “medium burner” and see what the new
City Council comes up with as their priorities.
13. Receive the LFY24 Policy Priorities and Strategies Report #2:
Ms. Baker directed attention to the written report.
Ms. Riehle cited real progress in a lot of areas as well as some disturbing realities
of what there aren’t resources to get to.
Ms. Emery asked about the community garden near the Airport. Mr. Conner said
Airport people keep talking about it in conjunction with the next building project’s
requirements for landscaping.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 10
Mr. Chalnick asked about a new “climate person” to address open items in the
Climate Action Plan. He noted that he has a lot of connections and resources that
could help the city more things that have stalled.
14. Provide a summary to the public of the City Manager’s annual
evaluation:
Ms. Riehle cited the “incredibly positive evaluation” and said the Council picked a
winner.
15. Convene as Liquor Control Commission to consider: Delta Hotels by
Marriott Burlington, Outside Consumption Permit; Homewood Suites,
1st class Restaurant/Bar and 2nd Class License; Eagles, Fraternal Order of
Aerie #793, 1st Class Club and 3rd Class Club and Outside Consumption
Permit; Gracey’s Liquor Store, 2nd Class Liquor and Tobacco License &
Tobacco Substitute Endorsement; Gracey’s Store, 2nd Class Liquor and
Tobacco License & Tobacco Substitute Endorsement; Simon’s Store &
Deli, 2nd Class Liquor and Tobacco License & Tobacco Substitute
Endorsement; Sugarsnap, 1st Class Commercial Caterer & 3rd Class
Kitchen; Walgreen’s #111526, 2nd Class Liquor and Tobacco License;
Walgreen’s #17447, Tobacco License
Ms. Emery moved that the Council convene as Liquor Control Commission. Mr.
Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Emery moved to approve all the liquor and tobacco licenses as presented.
Mr. Chalnick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Emery moved to reconvene as City Council. Mr. Chalnick seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
16. Other Business:
Ms. Baker acknowledged the service of Mr. Kupferman and said he has done an
admirable job.
Ms. Riehle said this has been one of her favorite jobs. It’s local. They can get
things done. She enjoyed working with 2 City Managers and different Councilors.
In some ways, it is hard to leave, but she felt it is time for new voice to provide
their expertise to the things facing the city. She hoped civility and collaboration
will continue to happen.
CITY COUNCIL 20 FEBRUARY 2024 PAGE 11
Ms. Emery thanked Ms. Riehle for guiding the city through good times and
choppy waters with integrity. She said this has been an incredible learning
experience which makes her proud to be a member of this society. She hoped we
can hold onto that and noted that it is hard work.
Both Ms. Riehle and Ms. Emery thanked staff for its continuing support.
As there was no further business to come before the Council Ms. Emery
moved to adjourn. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 8 Feb
% Budget Unencumbered FY-23/24 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 8 Feb
GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.
CITY COUNCIL $63,750.00 $14,563.66 22.84%$49,186.34 $0.00
HR & BENFITS ADMINISTRATI $896,056.52 $405,163.10 45.22%$490,893.42 $72,409.95
GF INSURANCE $682,365.73 $511,112.07 74.90%$171,253.66 $164,770.68
CITY MANAGER $523,229.45 $240,325.53 45.93%$282,903.92 $32,868.00
Total LEGAL $366,115.31 $254,531.45 69.52%$111,583.86 $26,625.31
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $1,242,115.17 $608,497.60 48.99%$633,617.57 $58,642.36
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $584,994.68 $308,904.51 52.80%$276,090.17 $48,427.31
CITY CLERK $464,169.43 $316,161.44 68.11%$148,007.99 $49,658.87
PHYSICAL PLANT $875,044.04 $545,376.82 62.33%$329,667.22 $82,025.38
ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE $723,874.07 $557,272.71 76.98%$166,601.36 $85,700.54
PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW $918,730.97 $446,370.14 48.59%$472,360.83 $52,396.18
TO CAPITAL/RESERVE FUNDS $933,200.00 $0.00 0.00%$933,200.00 $0.00
Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.$8,273,645.37 $4,208,279.03 50.86%$4,065,366.34 $673,524.58
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT $5,994,396.69 $3,513,040.74 58.61%$2,481,355.95 $705,891.15
POLICE DEPARTMENT $7,255,230.46 $4,414,866.98 60.85%$2,840,363.48 $846,665.27
Total PUBLIC SAFETY $13,249,627.15 $7,927,907.72 59.83%$5,321,719.43 $1,550,527.09
STREETS & HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $4,575,586.04 $3,260,137.18 71.25%$1,315,448.86 $726,428.33
Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS $4,575,586.04 $3,260,137.18 71.25%$1,315,448.86 $726,428.33
CULTURE AND RECREATION
% Budget Unencumbered FY-23/24 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 8 Feb
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION $527,613.70 $263,754.55 49.99%$263,859.15 $55,672.81
PROGRAMS $146,000.00 $92,002.23 63.02%$53,997.77 $6,442.02
FACILITIES $175,056.25 $28,777.11 16.44%$146,279.14 $647.17
SENIOR PROGRAMS $38,500.00 $14,759.29 38.34%$23,740.71 $2,741.99
PUBLIC LIBRARY $1,045,028.63 $631,224.54 60.40%$413,804.09 $73,563.85
CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE $726,434.93 $362,368.55 49.88%$364,066.38 $67,980.03
Total CULTURE AND RECREATION $2,658,633.51 $1,392,886.27 52.39%$1,265,747.24 $208,972.82
OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES $937,809.97 $727,097.35 77.53%$210,712.62 $72,913.00
Total OTHER ENTITIES $937,809.97 $727,097.35 77.53%$210,712.62 $72,913.00
CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS $1,211,203.30 $625,021.00 51.60%$586,182.30 $0.00
CURRENT INTEREST BONDS $233,813.00 $124,188.59 53.11%$109,624.41 $0.00
Total GENERAL FUND $31,140,318.34 $18,263,487.81 58.65%$12,876,830.53 $3,232,365.82
$31,140,318.34 $18,265,517.14 58.66%$12,874,801.20 $3,232,365.82
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 8 Feb
% Budget Unencumbered FY-23/24 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 8 Feb
W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.
Salaries-Permanent $700,693.02 $457,482.57 65.29%$243,210.45 $54,253.36
Payment to Highway-wages $278,354.89 $0.00 0.00%$278,354.89 $0.00
Leave Time Turn-In $7,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$7,000.00 $0.00
Salaries-Overtime $75,000.00 $56,943.59 75.92%$18,056.41 $5,598.46
Payment to Sick Bank Fund $6,677.02 $0.00 0.00%$6,677.02 $0.00
Payroll Service $1,692.27 $0.00 0.00%$1,692.27 $0.00
PAFO Certification $9,000.00 $7,165.92 79.62%$1,834.08 $876.88
Sick Bank Payouts $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$10,000.00 $0.00
Fringe Benefits $9,300.69 $300.00 3.23%$9,000.69 $0.00
FICA/Medicare $60,794.02 $40,738.96 67.01%$20,055.06 $4,690.31
Payment to Highway-FICA/M $33,289.64 $0.00 0.00%$33,289.64 $0.00
Vision Plan $779.69 $461.93 59.25%$317.76 $58.64
Disability Insurance $2,139.12 $1,582.00 73.96%$557.12 $0.00
Long Term Disability Insu $4,060.42 $2,288.86 56.37%$1,771.56 $0.00
Group Health Insurance $131,970.16 $93,021.65 70.49%$38,948.51 $11,580.10
Group Life Insurance $2,782.32 $532.00 19.12%$2,250.32 $0.00
Group Dental Insurance $7,409.53 $4,287.38 57.86%$3,122.15 $606.75
Pension $94,710.61 $55,532.25 58.63%$39,178.36 $6,248.66
ICMA Match $30,067.64 $15,291.99 50.86%$14,775.65 $1,895.74
Pension Note Payment $39,075.00 $0.00 0.00%$39,075.00 $0.00
Office Supplies $2,100.00 $1,208.67 57.56%$891.33 $30.96
Plant Supplies $125,000.00 $69,445.50 55.56%$55,554.50 $51,606.20
Polymer $120,000.00 $78,402.12 65.34%$41,597.88 $0.00
Sewer Line Maint/Supplies $27,000.00 $40,645.78 150.54%-$13,645.78 $12,352.03
Pumping Station Supplies $18,000.00 $16,182.68 89.90%$1,817.32 $301.97
Laboratory Supplies $14,500.00 $7,765.44 53.55%$6,734.56 $582.23
Caustic Soda and Lime $175,000.00 $102,432.94 58.53%$72,567.06 $11,632.50
% Budget Unencumbered FY-23/24 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 8 Feb
Alum $280,000.00 $228,263.73 81.52%$51,736.27 $38,562.96
Water-Airport-B/B-Pump $1,800.00 $1,099.51 61.08%$700.49 $36.21
Generator Preventive Main $10,000.00 $1,699.59 17.00%$8,300.41 $334.90
Clothing Supplies $4,250.00 $2,680.40 63.07%$1,569.60 $180.39
Truck Parts $12,500.00 $6,299.13 50.39%$6,200.87 $2,433.40
Gas - Diesel Fuel - Oil $13,000.00 $13,893.49 106.87%-$893.49 $1,715.32
Fuel - Airport Parkway $65,000.00 $36,664.21 56.41%$28,335.79 $8,181.53
Fuel - Bartlett Bay $6,500.00 $2,684.44 41.30%$3,815.56 $1,067.48
Telephone and Alarms $6,500.00 $7,584.54 116.69%-$1,084.54 $724.40
Memberships/Dues $39,607.80 $19,072.14 48.15%$20,535.66 $655.00
Discharge Permits $15,000.00 $3,750.00 25.00%$11,250.00 $0.00
Workers Comp Insurance $18,729.67 $14,030.57 74.91%$4,699.10 $4,572.95
Property Insurance $61,598.06 $49,498.97 80.36%$12,099.09 $16,293.22
Unemployment Insurance $933.57 $0.00 0.00%$933.57 $0.00
Safety $5,500.00 $12,199.20 221.80%-$6,699.20 $0.00
Billing Payment to CWD $73,000.00 $35,000.00 47.95%$38,000.00 $0.00
Soil/Sludge Management $140,000.00 $101,884.58 72.77%$38,115.42 $20,065.42
Landfill Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00
Building Improvements $7,500.00 $991.89 13.23%$6,508.11 $0.00
Pumps Replacements $55,000.00 $20,400.00 37.09%$34,600.00 $0.00
Pumps Replacements $43,000.00 $14,940.27 34.74%$28,059.73 $1,171.29
Marathon Health ctr cost $22,031.39 $0.00 0.00%$22,031.39 0.00
HVAC Maintenance $38,000.00 $29,487.57 77.60%$8,512.43 $13,916.18
Auditing $3,773.86 $0.00 0.00%$3,773.86 $0.00
Engineering/Consulting $18,000.00 $516.00 2.87%$17,484.00 $0.00
Landfill Engineering $17,500.00 $33,920.08 193.83%-$16,420.08 $8,790.94
Payment to SW for GIS $12,635.00 $0.00 0.00%$12,635.00 $0.00
Administrative Services $145,281.42 $0.00 0.00%$145,281.42 $0.00
Burlington Sewer Lines $2,000.00 $791.20 39.56%$1,208.80 $0.00
Travel & Training $6,500.00 $5,578.59 85.82%$921.41 $2,143.57
Utilities-Pumping Station $105,000.00 $63,843.04 60.80%$41,156.96 $10,635.28
% Budget Unencumbered FY-23/24 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 8 Feb
Utilities--L/Fill Station $900.00 $0.00 0.00%$900.00 $0.00
Electric-Airport Parkway $210,000.00 $144,113.62 68.63%$65,886.38 $54,730.81
Electric-Bartlett Bay $150,000.00 $106,066.41 70.71%$43,933.59 $21,047.06
Replacement-Vehicles $290,000.00 $55,076.13 18.99%$234,923.87 $0.00
Pump Repairs $0.00 $21,261.00 100.00%-$21,261.00 $0.00
PMT to SW for Hadley Loan $73,648.00 $0.00 0.00%$73,648.00 $0.00
Bartlett Bay Upgrades $600,000.00 $105,071.50 17.51%$494,928.50 $68,483.50
Capital Projects - CIP $350,000.00 $14,825.70 4.24%$335,174.30 $3,925.00
Loan for Hadley Sewer $112,000.00 $111,786.54 99.81%$213.46 $0.00
Loan for Airport Parkway $970,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$970,000.00 $0.00
Total W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.$5,974,084.81 $2,316,686.27 38.78%$3,657,398.54 $441,981.60
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 8 Feb
% Budget Unencumbered FY-23/24 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 8 Feb
S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS
Salaries-Permanent $458,034.55 $336,414.74 73.45%$121,619.81 $39,409.88
Payment to Highway-Wages $78,215.00 $0.00 0.00%$78,215.00 $0.00
Salaries-Overtime $23,000.00 $17,254.61 75.02%$5,745.39 $3,539.98
Payment to Sick Bank Fund $5,900.62 $0.00 0.00%$5,900.62 $0.00
Payroll Service $1,480.75 $0.00 0.00%$1,480.75 $0.00
Fringe Benefits $6,387.00 $424.00 6.64%$5,963.00 $0.00
FICA/Medicare $36,799.14 $27,964.77 75.99%$8,834.37 $3,371.22
Vision Plan $631.39 $253.79 40.20%$377.60 $30.91
Disability Income Insuran $4,574.64 $3,385.23 74.00%$1,189.41 $0.00
Group Health Insurance $113,897.30 $82,743.02 72.65%$31,154.28 $8,890.21
Health Insurance FICA $459.00 $0.00 0.00%$459.00 $0.00
Group Life Insurance $1,906.98 $465.50 24.41%$1,441.48 $0.00
Group Dental Insurance $5,718.61 $4,018.42 70.27%$1,700.19 $574.06
Pension $88,872.21 $252,563.42 284.19%-$163,691.21 $232,814.39
ICMA Match $23,002.64 $18,777.83 81.63%$4,224.81 $2,300.88
Pension Note Payment $26,910.00 $0.00 0.00%$26,910.00 $0.00
Office Supplies $1,500.00 $2,629.03 175.27%-$1,129.03 $510.62
Small Equipment/Tools $3,000.00 $6,339.83 211.33%-$3,339.83 $2,630.60
Uniforms/Supplies $6,500.00 $4,052.28 62.34%$2,447.72 $345.15
Gasoline $2,500.00 $2,376.89 95.08%$123.11 $443.38
Oil $275.00 $332.16 120.79%-$57.16 $0.00
Diesel Fuel $7,500.00 $6,063.90 80.85%$1,436.10 $564.46
Permit Requirement-Educat $7,000.00 $7,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00
Telephone $2,000.00 $1,326.55 66.33%$673.45 $37.26
Membership/Dues $600.00 $391.00 65.17%$209.00 $0.00
Discharge Permits Renewal $24,000.00 $14,776.00 61.57%$9,224.00 $0.00
Workers Comp Insurance $16,551.80 $12,399.10 74.91%$4,152.70 $4,041.20
Property Insurance $14,245.09 $11,447.29 80.36%$2,797.80 $3,767.95
Unemployment Insurance $933.57 $0.00 0.00%$933.57 $0.00
GIS-Fees/Software $75,000.00 $12,374.06 16.50%$62,625.94 $253.23
Sediment & Depris Disposa $200.00 $0.00 0.00%$200.00 $0.00
Water Quality Monitoring $15,000.00 $10,706.79 71.38%$4,293.21 $917.75
Building/Grounds Maint $200.00 $0.00 0.00%$200.00 $0.00
Reimb Highway Benefit $33,289.64 $0.00 0.00%$33,289.64 $0.00
Marathon Health ctr cost $25,178.73 $0.00 0.00%$25,178.73 $0.00
Vehicle Maintenance $15,000.00 $14,748.15 98.32%$251.85 $1,485.00
Storm System Maint Materi $100,000.00 $12,967.47 12.97%$87,032.53 $1,214.44
Printing $100.00 $0.00 0.00%$100.00 $0.00
Legal Services $20,000.00 $120.00 0.60%$19,880.00 $120.00
To GF-Audit and Actuary $4,287.21 $0.00 0.00%$4,287.21 $0.00
Engineering-Watershed $35,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$35,000.00 $0.00
Billing Payment CWD $73,000.00 $35,000.00 47.95%$38,000.00 $0.00
Office Furniture/Equipmen $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00
Office Equipment Maintena $2,500.00 $39.12 1.56%$2,460.88 $0.00
Equipment Rental $250.00 $0.00 0.00%$250.00 $0.00
Administrative Services $66,746.24 $0.00 0.00%$66,746.24 $0.00
Conference/Training Expen $8,000.00 $3,327.83 41.60%$4,672.17 $660.33
S/W Bldg Utilities $3,500.00 $2,044.22 58.41%$1,455.78 $569.21
Stormwater Pumps Electric $300.00 $171.11 57.04%$128.89 $24.37
Flow Restoration Plan Ana $5,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$5,000.00 $0.00
Vehicles/Equipment $745,000.00 $261,997.83 35.17%$483,002.17 $0.00
Stormwater Capital Projec $2,005,000.00 $398,955.47 19.90%$1,606,044.53 $26,800.82
Office Furniture/Equipmen $0.00 $179.94 100.00%-$179.94 $179.94
Total STORM WATER UTILITIES $4,195,947.11 $1,566,031.35 37.32%$2,629,915.76 $335,497.24
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 8 February
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-23/24 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 8 Feb
TAX REVENUE
TAX REVENUE 19,604,298.92$ (15,830,052.84)$ 80.75%3,774,246.08$ (1,837,531.13)$
LOCAL OPTION TAXES 4,850,000.00$ (3,177,962.22)$ 65.52%1,672,037.78$ (1,162,285.33)$
Total TAX REVENUE 24,454,298.92$ (19,008,015.06)$ 77.73%5,446,283.86$ (2,999,816.46)$
INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX 423,500.00$ (194,404.31)$ 45.90%229,095.69$ (2,672.54)$
Other Health Services 267,346.40$ (53,349.17)$ 19.96%213,997.23$ -$
CITY MANAGER 1,842,326.56$ (1,006,005.17)$ 54.61%836,321.39$ (115,508.59)$
CITY CLERK 351,000.00$ (147,684.10)$ 42.08%203,315.90$ (20,404.47)$
PLANNING 561,100.00$ (308,224.30)$ 54.93%252,875.70$ (19,725.39)$
FIRE DEPARTMENT 799,000.00$ (723,244.09)$ 90.52%75,755.91$ (32,230.49)$
AMBULANCE 990,000.00$ (780,576.13)$ 78.85%209,423.87$ (85,779.81)$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 277,150.00$ (52,568.40)$ 18.97%224,581.60$ (3,394.68)$
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1,014,896.45$ (1,328,263.57)$ 30.88%(313,367.12)$ (19,181.03)$
Senior Programs 26,650.00$ (21,662.00)$ 81.28%4,988.00$ (2,195.00)$
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 125,000.00$ (108,150.45)$ 86.52%16,849.55$ (18,307.30)$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 8,050.00$ (12,859.28)$ 59.74%(4,809.28)$ (1,160.06)$
Total Departments 6,686,019.41$ (4,736,990.97)$ 70.84%1,949,028.44$ (320,559.36)$
Total GENERAL FUND 31,140,318.33$ (23,745,006.03)$ 76.25%7,395,312.30$ (3,320,375.82)$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 8 February
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-23/24 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 8 Feb
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
W.P.C. User Fees 4,113,150.00$ (2,763,784.78)$ 67.19%1,349,365.22$ (639,252.80)$
Sewer Septage Revenue 23,000.00$ (19,119.50)$ 83.13%3,880.50$ -$
Connection Fees 582,800.00$ (713,448.66)$ 122.42%(130,648.66)$ (6,662.04)$
Enviromental Impact -$ (4,030.00)$ 100.00%(4,030.00)$ -$
Total CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,718,950.00$ (3,500,382.94)$ 74.18%1,218,567.06$ (645,914.84)$
BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS
Colchester A/P Pkwy Pm 742,310.00$ -$ 0.00%742,310.00$ -$
Total BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS 742,310.00$ -$ 0.00%742,310.00$ -$
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Rev.-W.P 10,000.00$ (28,174.03)$ 281.74%(18,174.03)$ -$
Reserve Fund Transfer 502,824.79$ -$ 0.00%502,824.79$ -$
Total MISCELLANEOUS 512,824.79$ (28,174.03)$ 5.49%484,650.76$ -$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.5,974,084.79$ (3,528,556.97)$ 59.06%2,445,527.82$ (645,914.84)$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 8 February
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-23/24 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 8 Feb
S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,189,000.00$ (830.70)$ 0.07%1,188,169.30$ -$
S/W User Fees - Water Bil 2,779,678.00$ (1,652,278.07)$ 59.44%1,127,399.93$ (447,219.42)$
GIS Reimb From Other Fund 50,543.00$ -$ 0.00%50,543.00$ -$
Pmts from other towns 40,000.00$ (4,320.98)$ 10.80%35,679.02$ -$
Land Owner Payments -$ (59,019.80)$ 100.00%(59,019.80)$ -$
Stormwater Miscellaneous 30,000.00$ (4,639.17)$ 15.46%25,360.83$ -$
Hadley Sewer Proj-Sewer f 73,000.00$ -$ 0.00%73,000.00$ -$
Reserve Transfer In 33,726.10$ -$ 0.00%33,726.10$ -$
Total S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE 4,195,947.10$ (1,721,088.72)$ 41.02%2,474,858.38$ (447,219.42)$
Memo
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Marisa Rorabaugh, Stormwater Superintendent
CC: Tom DiPietro, Director of Public Works
Date: February 28, 2024
Re: Stone House Village MS4 Permit Coverage Agreement Acceptance
The South Burlington Stormwater Utility has been working with the Stone House Village Homeowners’ Association and the Stone House Village Carriage Homeowners' Association
to roll the Stone House Village development’s existing State stormwater permit into the City of South Burlington’s MS4 permit.
Section 7.1 of the City’s “Ordinance Regulating the Use of Public and Private Sanitary Sewerage and Stormwater Systems” describes a process by which residential property owners can improve their stormwater systems and turn them over to the City. Once improvements are complete, and these systems are accepted by City Council, the Stormwater Superintendent can work with the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (the stormwater permitting agency) to take these existing permits and include
them under the City’s MS4 Permit authorization. This process provides the property with valid State stormwater permit coverage.
In 2007, the City previously worked with the properties covered by State of Vermont
stormwater permit 3153-9010 to assume responsibility for the stormwater system and entered into a Stormwater System Acquisition Agreement with the homeowners’ associations. In the ensuing years, the City has retained sole responsibility for this State stormwater permit, now
identified as permit number 3153-9050. State regulations have continued to evolve and it is now possible and practicable to roll the existing permit under the City’s MS4 Permit. As a part of this process, we are updating our agreement with the homeowners' associations to be
consistent with our existing MS4 Permit Coverage Agreements across the City.
Included with this memo are legal agreements related to moving State stormwater permit 3153-9050 under the City’s MS4 permit. These documents have been reviewed and approved by the City’s outside legal counsel. I recommend that the Council votes to provide coverage for State stormwater permit 3153-9050 under the City’s MS4 permit.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (802) 658-7961 x6111 or mrorabaugh@southburlingtonvt.gov.
MEMORANDUM
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Erica Quallen, DPW Deputy Director of Capital Projects
CC: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Date: March 18, 2024
Re: Dorset Street Shared Use Path Right-of-Way Update and Easement Acceptance
The Dorset Street Shared Use Path project to design and construct a 10-foot paved path between
Old Cross Road and Sadie Lane has been progressing through the right-of-way (ROW) phase
over the past approximately 15 months and this memo provides an update on the status of this
phase and the next steps to continue acquiring the necessary easements to complete design and
move into bids and construction. The Council accepted easements from three property owners at
the February 5, 2024 meeting.
Since the February 5th meeting, we have received one additional signed warranty deed. The
Council is being asked to make the following motion to accept the easement which has been
offered to the City through the attached warranty deed.
“Accept the following easements for the construction and future maintenance of the Dorset Street Shared
Use Path between Old Cross Road and Sadie Lane and associated drainage and utility infrastructure:
• One temporary easement on parcel 1055-00035 granted to the City by Warranty Deed signed
February 27, 2024.”
Police Department
Shawn P. Burke, Chief of Police
March 18th, 2024
Department Structure
Chief
Executive
Assistant
Deputy
Chief
LT -
PATROL
SGT -
DAYS
3
SGT –
SWING
1
SGT-
NIGHTS
3
SGT –
DAYS
3
SGT-
SWING
1
SGT -
NIGHTS
3
ACO
LT -
ADMN
SGT -
ADM
Dispatch
FTO / FMLA
-3
SGT -BCI
BCI
CUSI
DTF
SGT -
TBD
YS
TSU
Records HTCMC
Community
Justice
Center
Recruitment –Retention of Staff
Police Incident Data
Prevailing Crime Trends
•Increases FY 20 –FY 23
Retail Theft 68%
Larceny 100%
Stolen Cars 439%
•Prevention steps could help
reduce the occurrences of
stolen cars and larceny.
Emergency Communications
•Public Safety Dispatch
Center –16,000 calls for
service in FY 23
▪Four full service terminals
▪Computer Aided Dispatch for
Fire / EMS
▪Video integration –PD and
City Hall
▪Ergonomically friendly
furniture
Emerging Issues –Staff / Service Levels
2022 Census Quick Facts
Total Population 20,624
Housing built since 2000
•26% single family
•10% duplex
•64% multi-family
Growth is needed in the department to meet the demands of our diversifying
City.
The delta between population and
incident volume is a saturation point.
Advancing 21st Century Policing
•Pillar One - Building Trust
and Legitimacy
•Pillar Two - Policy and
Oversight
•Pillar Three - Technology &
Social Media
•Pillar Four - Community
Policing & Crime Reduction
•Pillar Five - Training &
Education
•Pillar Six - Officer Wellness
& Safety
Emerging Issues
•Recruitment – Retention of Staff
Entry level and early career salaries for officers and dispatchers are being out paced by neighboring communities.
•Leadership Development – Training
Succession planning aimed at all levels of the organization.
•Community Justice Center – Funding
Restorative Justice shows great promise, the grant funding supporting this work is controlled by the State.
•Employee Wellness – Innovation
Our people are our greatest resource, the work is hard, we need to continue to innovate and invest in their wellbeing.
Fire Department Overview
Steven Locke, Fire Chief
Christopher Corbin, Deputy Fire Chief
March 18, 2024
Organization
Operations Division
•36 personnel assigned to three shifts each working 24
hours on duty followed by 48 hours off.
•Minimum staffing is currently 8 personnel, will increase to
10 personnel on 7/1/24.
•Apparatus staffed from 2 Fire Stations -1 Engine, 1 Ladder
& 1 Ambulance. Second ambulance will be staffed on
7/1/24.
Emergency Medical Services
FY23 Revenue -$978,132
•All staff required to be a minimum of EMT –Basic
•Most staff operate at the Advanced EMT level
•10 paramedic with 4 in class
•Recent focus to increase number of paramedics
•Need for the 2nd ambulance
•23% of calls not able to provide a SB ambulance
•Increase in response time for a mutual aid ambulance
•Reliance on other communities for service
Prevention Division
FY23 Revenue -$1,402,317
•Staff responsible for plans review, permitting and
inspections for all public buildings.
•FY23
•Inspections 2,452
•Permits 213
•Electrical inspector responsible for permitting and
inspection of all properties except for single family homes.
•FY23
•Inspections 1,416
•Permits 412
Emergency Call Volume FY13 –FY23
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23
Total Incidents Medical Incidents Linear (Total Incidents)Linear (Medical Incidents)
Response Time Performance
•Medical Incidents Benchmark –Arrive 90 % of the time
within 6:00 from time of call.
•Actual Performance –9:55
•Fire Incidents –Arrive 90% of the time within 6:20 from the
time of call.
•Actual Performance –11:18
•First formal strategic
plan.
•Focus on employee
well-being and
development.
•Roadmap for the
future.
Emerging Issues
•Succession planning for staff in Prevention Division
•Recruitment of firefighters
•Maintenance and modernization of facilities
•Training opportunities for staff
•Dedicated shift commander
•Implementation of rental registry and associated inspections
•Behavioral health & substance abuse impact
Equity in Planning Outreach
Project Overview
South Burlington City Council
March 18, 2024
Kelsey Peterson, Senior City Planner
Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning
Building an Equity Toolkit
Summary and Background
•The City is kicking off a project to develop an Equity in Planning
toolkit
•The Project is funded by a Vermont Municipal Planning Grant,
applied for by the City Council on the recommendation of staff
and the Planning Commission in the fall of 2022
•The Project is identified in the Council’s FY ‘24 Policy Priorities &
Strategies as “Focus on equity and inclusion: Complete the
'Equity in Planning' Project, define shared goals, and work
toward engaging more voices at policy tables”
•The Project is identified in the 2024 City Plan (See next slides)
The Big Picture
Guiding Principle
The guiding principle of this Plan is to make policy decisions through the
lens of climate resilience and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions,
while factoring in other principles goals in our diverse community.
Key Principles
•Climate-Resilient. Prioritize mitigating climate change impacts and
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
•Inclusive, Fair, and Just. Be equity-oriented, transparent, equitable, and
fiscally responsible in governance.
•People-Oriented, Thoughtful, and Sustainable Built Environment. Invest in
a welcoming and walkable built environment, thriving neighborhoods, and
a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented City Center.
•Collaborative and Engaged. Be a leader and collaborator in the regional
and statewide community.
Implementing the City Plan
Community Services Goals & Actions
•Goal 62: Promote a culture of collaboration and participation in City governance
and planning by emphasizing transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility.
•Goal 63: Achieve a City governance structure and public participation that reflects
and represents the diversity of South Burlington’s population
•Goal 64: Enhance neighborhood-level engagement in City planning processes.
Provide City Services accessible to and equitably serving the needs all residents and
users of the City.
•Action 92: Continually improve comprehensive public outreach and communication through
multiple channels, including print media, social media, physical postings, local news channels,
e-newsletters, and others, to reach more members of our community
•Action 93: Strengthen mechanisms for public engagement by creating an Equity Toolkit,
predictable early involvement opportunities, and providing a range of public input methods
•Action 94: Continuously evaluate and adapt engagement approaches to meet the needs of a
changing community, incorporating feedback from residents and stakeholders. Promote
community building through increasing usage and diversity of patronage of the Library
circulation, public space reservation, and provision of varied and inclusive programming.
Building on past current work
•This effort builds on the work on the past
•Our commitment to community outreach is not new;
have undertaken robust engagement for a long time
•Objective is to bring a thoughtful, intentional,
systematic, and scalable approach to community
outreach
•Said another way, how allocate community outreach
resources in a way that best identifies incorporates
the viewpoints of the community to inform
thoughtful decision-making
•Well executed outreach builds trust between our
residents and the City government and informs
decision-making that reflects the needs of our
community
Developing an Equity Toolkit
•The City has engaged Civic Brand to help us build
the Equity in Planning Outreach Toolkit
•It primary purpose will be for planning and
community development projects
•Preparing the Toolkit itself will be a planning
project that strives to implement the project’s
objectives
•Project will be guided by an ~7-member Advisory
Group appointed by the City Manager; The Group
will consist of a cross-section of leaders of a range
of different forms of community
•Project outreach to include focus groups and
interviews, pop-up engagements, a survey, and a
“meeting in a box”
Civic Brand Proposal excerpt
Systematic Approach to Outreach
•The ways in which community members
communicate are changing; this effort will help
identify and capture this
•Use interviews and data to identify “personas” in
the community to craft the City’s public engagement
strategies
•Personas may include shared manners groups that
engage with our community through similar
channels or use our community in similar ways
•This involves understanding preferred
communication styles and addressing any
communication barriers within these distinct groups.
•Includes, but moves well beyond typical ways in
which we look at community: such as income, age,
race, and geography An example of typically underrepresented groups (“personas”)
identified by the Vermont Climate Action Plan’s Just Transitions Sub-
Committee
Where we’re headed
•Ultimately, this Project gives us a framework
to grow our culture of inclusiveness in our
governance and decision-making
•A key to success in this effort will be
commitment from City leadership across the
board, including Council, to use and apply
what we learn
•While this project is focused on planning &
community development projects, the
theme of equitable community engagement
involves all aspects of our work as a City
now and into the future
•What we learn from this effort will help
shape and inform communications across all
aspects of our City I-89 Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge Draft Final Concept; development of this concept involved a
range of community engagement tools
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
•
•
•
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
•
o
•
•
•
•
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
•
•
•
•
•
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
•
•
•
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT | (802) 846-4107 | WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
•
•
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Must do In place of a municipal recreation facility, convene
community partners to discuss bringing a non‐profit
community center provider to the City
Staff have participated in several conversations with
community groups to discuss needs and scoping of a
community center
While community conversations continue, there are no
definitive plans at this point.
Must do City Assuming Ownership of Public Infrastructure
*Complete DPW standards for assuming city ownership of
privately developed infrastructure
*Develop inventory of current agreements
*Tie maintenance needs to resource planning
Our DPW standards remain in an unfinished state. Other
priorities have prevented us from finalizing this task.
*DPW standards have been worked on in January/February
2024. We anticipate completion in FY24.
*Current inventory of agreements will be completed once a
new Deputy City Attorney is on board.
Must do Plan for the transformational and effective use of ARPA
funding
*Council discussed on 9/18/23.
*A slate of projects will be brought back to Council in
November.
The Council made a number of ARPA decisions as part of the
FY25 Budget process. The amount remaining to be allocated
by 12/31/24 is $1.376M. An overview will be presented to
the new Council as part of their orientation.
Must do Hubbard Natural Area: Complete design phase and bid
construction for summer 2024
*Design work continues. On schedule.
*The City Manager will prioritize exploring a conservation
easement in Q2.
Preliminary Plans are complete and planning for DRB
application is underway. On track for Summer 2024
construction
Must do South Village Field: Determine future use and work with
developer on construction
*Staff met with developer.
*Conversations underway with HOA leadership.
Conversations with HOA leadership will take place this
spring. This has been on hold pending other priorities and
conversations about the area.
Must do Support and partner with the School District on long‐term
capital planning for school capacity
Continues to be a topic at monthly City/School Meetings.*The implications of Act 127 will continue to be a discussion
between the Council and School Board.
*City staff completed a presentation in January that outlines
planned, actual and future development rates in conjunction
with enrollment growth.
Must do Following the City Plan 2024 adoption, outline the multiyear
strategy and funding for complementary plans to include:
Parks Master Plan, Housing Needs Assessment, Economic
Development Strategic Plan, and Cultural Plan
To start after the CityPlan 2024 is adopted.*Council has assigned $125,000 in ARPA Funds to the
development of a Parks Master Plan.
*A multi‐year strategy will be developed in next quarter
following 1/29/2024 City Plan adoption.
*Discussion have been held about a phased approach
between the Parks Master Plan and the Open Space Plan.
Must do Update Recreation Impact Fee ordinance (with full impact
fee ordinance review)
Staff has held initial scoping meeting for impact fee update
project
On hold pending other priorities
May do Increase Community Gardens throughout the community A new Recreation and Parks Director will start on October
30th.
On hold pending other priorities
May do Modernize rules and regulations on dogs and common
spaces for dogs
*Including considering LDR updates for multi‐family homes
A new Recreation and Parks Director will start on October
30th.
*The Planning Commission received an initial update
concerning possible expansion of Site Amenity requirements
in the Land Development Regulations; to be further reviewed
in winter 2024 including functional uses.
Affordable and Community Strong: Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
1
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
May do Work with GMT to improve connectivity throughout the City
to include in‐city connections
Staff and GMT met in September to outline key subject areas
with intention to continue dialogue, hold quarterly meetings,
and convene regional stakeholders.
*In December meth with GMT, CATMA and UVM to start
initial conversations.
*Ongoing conversations with Howard Center to increase
frequency of routes to their clinic on San Remo Drive
Pending
Resources
Initiate Parks Master Plan process *Council discussed as part of potential ARPA distribution.
*Council to consider Municipal Planning Grant application at
10/16/2023 meeting.
*Staff is developing initial scope of work and relationship to
other prior and current projects.
Parks Master Plan outline and identification of needs in
underway between DPW and Rec & Parks before preparing
RFP and procuring a consultant paid through ARPA funding.
Must do Strengthen Dispatch service provision
*2 on at all times
*Implement Computer Aided Dispatch
*Contract with other communities
*Monitor state legislation
The computer‐aided dispatch system was implemented and
went live on September 26 for SBFD.
Currently in progress of a renovation in the dispatch center
that will replace end of life radio consoles and increase the
number of dispatch positions from three to four. This
additional capacity would allow us to consider municipal
contracts to dispatch other communities.
May do Streamline Land Development Regulations Actively being developed in concert with S.100 / Act 47 LDR
amendments. Planning Commission is reviewing policy‐
decisions as staff prepares specific language
May do Actively work with City Center area building owners to seek
out smaller scale, local businesses to occupy first‐floor
commercial space
Initial conversations held with developers about marketing
the spaces.
Working on a Request for Quotes for a consultant to assist
the City in developing a parking ordinance and governance
structure for parking management in City Center. In the
interim, staff are exploring time restrictions on parking on
Market Street until a management system can be
implemented.
May do Build a regional stormwater collaboration We submitted a proposal to retain a fellow to investigate this
with 5 other communities.
Awarded grant funding to hire a research fellow (hosted by
Essex) to look into regionalization idea. The position has
been posted and interviews are scheduled for late February.
May do Update Sign Ordinance: City Center appropriate standards
and political signs
Staff met with Economic Development Committee
10/10/2023 to review and get feedback on draft
amendments
Staff is preparing to bring the draft revised sign ordinance,
following feedback from the Economic Development
Committee, to Council early in the spring
May do Update Peddlers Ordinance to support creative businesses
and food trucks
Staff has initiated amendments, applying best practices from
communities with similar objectives.
On hold pending other priorities
May do Assess Commercial/Industrial Districts for opportunities for
housing, support services, and for reserving space for
industrial‐only
*Draft CityPlan 2024 includes vision to allow for these
opportunities.
*Discussion initiated with EDC in FY '23; to continue later this
year.
The Tech Hub puts additional emphasis on this as an
opportunity. Council approved a letter of commitment
which includes this being taken up this year.
Pending
Resources
Activate Market Street and City Center with events *Energy festival held on 9/30/23.
*Partial funding identified for Illuminate Vermont.
*An April Illuminate Vermont is in planning.
*A storywalk is in development.
Opportunity Oriented: Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and statewide community.
Walkable: Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.
2
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
Must do Complete Transportation Demand Management Regulations
to be nimble for City Center
Staff continues to work with RSG and CCRPC Planning Commission reviewed concepts / drafts in
December 2023 and January 2024; Energy Committee in
January 2024, and Bike/Ped Committee in January and
February 2024. On schedule for completion in spring 2024.
Must do Complete Transportation Impact Fee update (with full impact
fee ordinance review)
Staff has held initial scoping meeting for impact fee update
project
Staff has reviewed and revised candidate project list to align
with adopted Capital Improvement Program. Scheduled to be
presented to Council for consideration in Spring 2024.
Must do Substantially complete the Bike/Ped Master Plan Consultant selected. Working to refine scope and sign
contract.
Existing conditions assessment and early public engagement
processes have begun. Scheduled to be complete in
October/November 2024.
Pending
Resources
Conduct a sidewalk condition inventory and prioritize
maintenance in future budgets (current budget is $2k/year)
*Weigh needs against shared use path and paving needs
DPW has an ad hoc list of sidewalk issues. Planning to discuss
this in more detail during FY25 budget conversations.
Pending FY25 budget approval we will have the financial
resources to begin moving this work forward.
Must do Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility: Complete
engineering and design
Contract for final engineering has been executed. Project has
an 18 month design schedule.
Final engineering is underway.
Must do Water Tank in High Service Area: Engineering, bond vote,
apply for funding
Contract for final engineering has been executed.Bond vote schedule for TMD 2024. DPW has been conducting
outreach to community in January and February.
Must do Finalize Auclair conservation plan with Vermont Land Trust Staff is coordinating with VLT On January 29th, closing was completed on the permanent
conservation of two parcels off Hinesburg Road formerly
owned by the Auclair family, consisting of 104 acres of Parcel
B (west side of Hinesburg Road, north of Cheesefactory Rd)
and 65 acres of Parcel C (west side of Hinesburg Rd, south of
Cheesefactory Rd).
Must do Address implications of S.100
*Update LDRs
*Establish a Water Service Area (including areas where we
intend to infill and upzone)
*Establish a Wastewater Service Area
*Update Wastewater/Stormwater ordinance & update
drinking water ordinance
*Staff presented outline of work to be done to Planning
Commission in September.
*Staff is reviewing LDRs for first draft later this fall and has
selected consultant for mapping work and analyses.
Planning Commission and staff are actively reviewing and
preparing draft amendments. Staff from P&Z and DPW met
in January and February 2024 to prepare proposed updates
to water & sewer ordinances for Council consideration in
Spring 2024. The water ordinance is being revised and is
planned for council's consideration in March 2024.
Must do Improve management/maintenance of City‐owned Natural
Areas and Public Parks
Working to fill the vacant positions in the Parks Maintenance
Division.
We are currently interviewing to hire a Parks Foreman. We
anticipate filling other vacant positions subsequent to filling
this position.
Pending
Resources
Enhance City's municipal tree nursery No action No action
Green & Clean: Emphasizing sustainability for long‐term viability of a clean and green South Burlington
3
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
Must do Adopt City Plan 2024 Planning Commission held public hearing and voted to
approve submittal of CityPlan 2024 to Council at their
10/3/23 meeting.
Council to receive on 10/16/23.
City Plan 2024 was adopted by Council on January 29, 2024!
Must do Modernize the City's Personnel Policies and Practices *Executive team is currently reviewing the legal draft.
*Leadership Team will review for feedback and then
Executive Team will finalize.
*City Council will considering over the winter with
implementation and training of staff to follow.
Updated personnel policies were adopted by Council on
February 5, 2024. Employee training began on February 14
and will continue through the end of February.
Must do Assess and modernize the City's financial system, policies,
and procedures
No action yet.Will kick‐off between the budget/audit and year end window
of time.
Must do Assess and modernize the City's hiring, onboarding, and
evaluation processes
*NeoGov applicant tracking and onboarding modules were
purchased in July.
*HR is currently engaged in the design of the applicant
tracking system.
*Applicant tracking on schedule to be implemented in late
November.
*Onboarding module design will follow.
*New performance evaluation processes are included in
policy handbook update.
The applicant tracking module of NeoGov was developed,
tested and implemented. The system went live on January 5,
2024. The Onboarding module is the second part of the
process and is currently under development. Anticipated
implementation of the Onboarding module is late May or
early June 2024.
Must do Modernize City communications: Redesign website,
implement communications policies, and focus on resident
and neighborhood‐based engagement and outreach
*Communications policy and standards guides to be
presented 10/18.
*The website redesign has been discussed with our current
vendor, Revize. Since this will require a paid upgrade, we will
consider other vendors' capabilities and costs before moving
forward with Revize.
*In the meantime, Revize has provided training on how to
improve our site within the framework of the current design.
*The communications policy was adopted on November 20,
2024, and incorporated feedback from the leadership team
presentation. Policy and standards guide, templates, logos,
and other resourced were made available to the team via a
new Communications SharePoint site.
*Current website vendor Revize offered a no‐charge visual
refresh of the site, including more modern modules
(calendar, text editor, etc.). Will evaluate benefits of this
option vs. full redesign. Departments have also made efforts
to improve organizational structure.
*Engagement and outreach will be developed as part of
Equity in Outreach project in first half of 2024
Must do Modernize cross‐department permitting (and building
history) systems and processes
*P&Z / Deputy City Manager have met on coordination.
*Staff have participated in several software demos in
preparation for issuance of an RFP/RFQ.
*Cross‐departmental work group has met weekly in 2024 to
participate in software demonstrations and craft an
RFP/RFQ. The work group is expecting to release an RFP/RFQ
at the end of February for services
Must do Adopt a Rental Ordinance and stand up a Rental Registry Council continued discussion of draft scheduled for
November 2023
City Council public hearing and possible action on 2/20/2024
Core Municipal Services and Administration
4
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
Must do Focus on equity and inclusion: Complete the 'Equity in
Planning' Project, define shared goals, and work toward
engaging more voices at policy tables
*Staff project team kick‐off held in early October 2023.
*Staff is preparing RFP for release this fall.
City staff has selected a firm from among 4 respondents to
the RFP issued in December 2023. A contract is being
finalized with kick‐off expected later in February.
Must do Complete a utility rate study to ensure our wastewater and
drinking water rates can appropriately fund the required
maintenance of our existing system and can pay for future
capital needs.
*Rate study presented to council in first quarter of FY24.
*Planning additional discussions with Council in FY24.
Work is considered complete unless / until Council would like
to have a follow up discussion.
Must do Complete Charter Committee process and support Council in
considering recommendations
*Charter Committee presented recommendations to the
Council on 9/18/23.
*Council opted to pause the Committee's work and have
internal conversations on community engagement in the
future.
Charter change to expand the School Board is on the Town
Meeting Day ballot.
Must do Complete review, digitization, and modernization of City's
municipal ordinances
*City Attorney has returned comments to Municode.
*Anticipate bringing the full format change to the Council in
early winter.
New City Code of Ordinances adopted by City Council on
2/5/24
Must do Develop a process, related procedures, and a database for
affordability covenants
Not yet started.Pending the onboarding of a new Deputy City Attorney
Must do Conduct analysis of development trends, tax generation, and
potential service capacity
Prioritizing hiring the GIS Data Analyst position.Development Trend review and presentation prepared for
Steering Committee January 2024
Must do Plan for the future of 575 and 577 Dorset Street including
transfer of ownership to the School District and CHT
*A City/School project team has met twice.
*Engaged Dore + Whittier to explore separating the HVAC
systems.
*In the process of engaging Krebs & Lansing to conduct a
survey and manage the subdivision process.
*Need to identify funds to continue work.
It is estimated to cost approximately $1.7M to separate the
properties. The School has indicated they are not interested
in moving this forward at this time. We will continue
conversations about how to be supportive and efficient
neighbors.
May do Consider revamping the Committee structure after the
adoption of the City Plan 2024
After the adoption of the CityPlan 2024.The CityPlan 2024 was adopted on 1/29. Staff will put
together a recommendation, discuss it with the new Council
and potentially bring it to Committees in the Spring of 2024.
May do Following Charter and Comp Plan work, engage with
community about how to best provide services at a more
neighborhood level
After the adoption of the CityPlan 2024.Not yet started
City Center and Tax Increment Financing District
5
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
Must do Dorset Street Signals:
*Complete construction in October 2023
*Plan for Adaptive signal technology.
*Include upgrade of hardware at other signals around the
City in CIP.
*Construction is underway, but slightly behind schedule due
to material delivery schedule.
*Adaptive technology will be in place with the current
project.
*On‐going software fees will be included in the FY25 budget.
*Hardware upgrade for additional traffic signals will be
proposed as part of the FY25 budget.
Construction is underway and scheduled for completion in
March 2024.
Adaptive technology will be in place in March 2024.
Must do Focus on Redevelopment: Be nimble in support of future
City Center areas for priority redevelopment in the next ten
years
*U Mall
*San Remo Drive
*Hinesburg Road/Williston Road
*Small property owners
*Land Development Regulations Updates: Continue
revisions to City Center Form Based Code and associated
Official Map updates to support successful development of
the downtown
*Staff and Council held a walking tour of City Center to
outline opportunities
*Updates to LDRs including rare circumstance of "L"‐shaped
roads within City Center FBC, approved by the Planning
Commission on 10/10/23 for submittal to Council on
10/16/23.
*Council considering a Bylaw Modernization Grant
application for San Remo Drive on 10/16/23
*Staff is finalizing a contract with a consultant to perform a
review of the City's Form Based Code and make
recommendations for architectural and design
improvements discussed by Council and Planning
Commission in Fall 2023
Must do Garden Street
* Complete right of way acquisition and finalize construction
documents
* Bid out project
* Demolish 1270 Willison Rd
* Coordinate with State
Offer letters in development.One offer letter has been accepted. Construction documents
for the portion between Trader Joes and Healthy Living in
progress.
Must do Williston Road Streetscape:
* Complete right of way acquisition and finalize construction
documents
* Coordinate with State
* Prepare to bid project for FY25 construction
ROW documentation in progress ROW Appraisals in process.
Must do East West Crossing ‐ Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge over I‐89
Project
* Complete right of way acquisition and finalize construction
documents
* Identify other funding sources
*Offer letters out to property owners.
*Additional gap funding being sought for project (two
applications submitted for Federal discretionary funding).
ROW wrapping up. Additional funds being applied for with
third application.
Must do City Center Park Boardwalk Connection:
*Finalize design and engineering
*Bid, award construction contract, and start construction
In final design. Still in final design, planning on bidding as soon as
documents are complete.
Must do Explore creating a "village green" in City Center Obtaining consultant to conduct work.Contracted with consultant, they are creating documents for
outreach after Town Meeting Day
6
Role of Council Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Report #1 Report #2
"This is the vision for
our community"
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."October 13, 2023 February 20, 2024
Category
City of South Burlington
FY24 Policy Priorities & Strategies
ADOPTED by the City Council on July 17, 2023
Report #2: February 20, 2024
Must do Renew New Town Center and Renew and Expand
Neighborhood Development Area Designation
*City applied for and was approved for expansion of
Neighborhood Development Area in September
*Draft Application for NDA and New Town Center submitted
to State on 10/1/23
The Downtown Development Board unanimously voted to
renew the City's Neighborhood Development Area and New
Town Center designations in January 2024.
May do Begin exploration of converting the City's "Base" Designated
New Town Center to a Designated Downtown
Staff participated statewide workshop and provided
feedback to legislative committees examining designation
program and Act 250 under Act 47
Not yet started
Must do TIP1. Complete Transportation Implementation Plan (TIP)
*Identify financial and human resources to implement the
TIP ‐ What can we do and how do we pay for it?
*Information presented to council at 10/2/23 council
meeting.
*Public Hearing scheduled for 10/12/23.
*Funding of plan will be presented with the FY25 budget.
TIP was completed and recommendations integrated in the
FY25 Budget.
Pending
resources
TIP2. Inventory current multi‐family electric vehicle
charging network needs/capabilities to inform a policy
for existing multifamily properties (new and existing) to
install electric vehicle charging equipment.
Pending staff.
Must do GOIP1. Complete Government Operations Implementation
Plan (GOIP)
*Strategically plan to achieve 2030 goals
*Identify financial and human resources to implement the
GOIP ‐ What can we do and how do we pay for it?
*No consultants completely responded to the RFP
*Staff redirected to complete this work and is preparing the
draft plan for presentation to Council in November.
*Draft Plan was presented to Council in November 2023 and
incorporated into 2025 budget
*Final Plan is being drafted and is expected to be completed
late winter 2024.
Pending
Resources
GOIP2. Once completed prioritize:
*Implement financial policy and CIP planning to
integrate EV only vehicles into the Fleet once they are
operationally feasible and meet budget goals
*Develop a municipal green purchasing policy
*Consider an ordinance to limit or ban small engines
(leaf blowers and trimmers)
Pending staff.
Pending
Resources
Explore resources to develop a Buildings/Thermal ImplementaNot yet started.Not yet started
Must do Update LDRs to implement targets of Climate Action Plan,
including bike/ped parking, EV charging, infill in built areas,
others
Staff is developing updated Bike/Ped Parking standards and
updating the transportation standards in LDRs (see above)
See above under LDR amendments
May do Advocate to maintain land application of biosolids Not yet started.Not yet started
May do Consider an ordinance on regulating private property owner
mowing wetland buffers
Not yet started.Not yet started
May do Develop an Integrated Pest Management Policy for City
properties
Not yet started.Not yet started
Climate Action Plan
7
180 Market St South Burlington, VT 05403 802-846-4105
March 18, 2024
The following 2024 second class liquor license was approved by the South Burlington Liquor Control Board
after review by the city tax, fire and police departments:
NAME DESCRIPTION
Kinney Drugs #55 Second Class License
SOUTH BURLINGTON LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
_______ ______
Mike Scanlan Laurie Smith
______ _______
Tim Barritt Elizabeth Fitzgerald
_______
Andrew Chalnick