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DRAFT MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
20 August 24, 2024
The South Burlington City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, 20 August
2024, at 4:00 p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting
remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: T. Barritt, Chair; A. Chalnick, E. Fitzgerald, M. Scanlan
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke, Deputy City Manager; T.
Tsutsuk, B. Britt, H. Reale, R. Doyle, D. Peters, S. Crowley, H. Gagne, J. Bossange,
S. Higgins, R. Venkataraman, L. Brisson, T. Bailey
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. 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.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
No comments or questions were received.
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4. Conduct interviews with applicants for appointments to City Boards
and Committees:
Council members interviewed the following candidates for appointment to City
Boards and Committees:
a. M. J. Reale – Energy Committee (incumbent) – She said her focus
on the Committee has been with community engagement and
outreach
b. Steve Crowley – Energy Committee (incumbent) – He has been
part of the transportation review process
c. Havaleh Gagne – Bike Ped Committee (incumbent) – Looks
forward to dramatic connectivity in the community in coming
years
d. John Bossange – Natural Resources & Conservation Committee
(incumbent) – Dealing with partnerships and communication
e. Stephanie Higgins – Economic Development Committee – Cited
the critical issue of housing. Could also be interested in the
Energy Committee
f. Timur Tsutsuk – Bike-Ped Committee – Cited the need for
connectivity.
g. Ravi Venkataraman – Recreation & Parks Committee (incumbent) –
working on Parks Master Plan, hoping to increase options in
underserved parts of the city. Cited the need for park upkeep.
h. Bob Britt – Bike-Ped Committee (incumbent) – Cited the critical
need for City Center infrastructure
i. Leo Brisson – Recreation and Parks Committee – Wants to help
younger and older residents to get involved in recreation
j. Tom Bailey – Economic Development Committee (incumbent) –
working on the Strategic Economic Development Plan. Stressed
that issues are regional. Recommended a 9-person committee
5. Other Business:
Mr. Barritt noted the second round of interviews will be tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.
As there was no further business to come before the Council Mr. Chalnick
moved to adjourn. Ms. Fitzgerald seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
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Clerk