Burlington public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will receive an update on the Rotary Park Playground, discuss capital projects, and hear the recreation report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Rotary Park Playground update
- Capital project discussion
- Recreation report
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final 2023 budget, consider a 2022 budget amendment, adopt an updated fee schedule, and discuss a Canton parking lot lease. Several other items include officer swearing-in, consent agenda agreements, and a proposal to cancel the December 22 meeting.
- Public hearing and final adoption of 2023 budget
- Adoption of updated fee schedule
- 2022 budget amendment #2
- Canton parking lot lease
- Water utility tax ordinance
City Council adopted the final 2023 budget and approved funding for a Community Development Planner, a Children’s Librarian, and one Police Department FTE. The Council also approved a $22,000 agreement with Community Action and deferred the water utility tax until December 31, 2023.
- Approved 2023 budget (All in favor)
- Approved funding for Planner for Community Development (All in favor)
- Approved Children’s Librarian position starting on or after July 2023 (4-3)
- Approved one FTE for the Police Department (4-3)
- Approved $22,000 agreement with Community Action ($7K from 2022 budget, $15K from 2023 budget) (All in favor)
- Approved ordinance deferring water utility tax until December 31, 2023 (All in favor)
- Approved $466,630.24 in accounts payable and $588,749.40 in payroll expenses (All in favor)
- Tabled adoption of updated Fee Schedule until January 26 (All in favor)
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from November, review the director's monthly report including financials, discuss weeding and lost items, and finalize updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual.
- Approval of bills
- Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Policy & Procedures Manual final updates: Part IV, Sections G-I; Part V, Sections A-E
The Board approved the November meeting minutes, monthly bills, and proposed changes to the Policies and Procedures Manual. The library also added a new discovery layer to the online catalog and established a free bread distribution point with The Bread Farm of Edison.
- Approved November meeting minutes
- Approved monthly bills
- Approved changes to Policies and Procedures Manual
City Council
The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting the 2023 budget. The council will also set the 2023 property tax levy and consider purchasing a used dump truck for the Street Department.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2023 budget
- Year 2023 Property Tax Levy
- Street Department purchase of a used 2021 F-550 dump with snow plow and sander
- Appointment of Edith Edmundson to Civil Service Commission
- Appointment of Robby Eckroth to Planning Commission
The City Council approved a 1% increase for the 2023 property tax levy and authorized the purchase of a used dump truck with snow equipment. Council also approved updates to the Shoreline Master Program and scheduled a final public hearing for the 2023 budget.
- Approved 2023 Property Tax Ordinance with 1% increase
- Denied 2023 Property Tax Ordinance with 0% increase
- Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F550 dump truck and snow equipment for $119,876.20
- Approved Shoreline Master Program Update
- Approved $361,551.62 in accounts payable and $913,103.99 in payroll expenses
- Scheduled final 2023 Budget public hearing for December 8, 2022
- Tabled 2023 Budget Adoption until December 8, 2022
- Added Community Action contract to December 8, 2022 meeting agenda
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the Shoreline Master Program update and the proposed 2023 budget. New business includes an agreement with Community Action of Skagit County and an amendment to BMC 10.24.050(D)(1). Other business covers wastewater and storm drainage personnel requests and 2023 committee and board assignments.
- Public hearing on Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update
- Public hearing on Proposed 2023 (Draft) Budget
- Community Action of Skagit County Agreement
- Amendment of BMC 10.24.050(D)(1)
- Wastewater and Storm Drainage Personnel Requests
The City Council approved the hiring of four new utility workers and an agreement with Community Action of Skagit County. A proposed update to the Shoreline Master Program was tabled for further review. The council also held the second of three public hearings regarding the draft 2023 budget.
- Approved $286,719.94 in accounts payable and $569,653.85 in payroll expenses
- Approved Consent Agenda Item #1
- Tabled Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update for next meeting
- Approved agreement between Burlington and Community Action
- Approved hiring two Operators In Training and two Storm Drainage Utility workers
- Approved minutes of the October 27, 2022 meeting
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss expiring board terms for Bill Black, Darla Chafe, and Rob Norman. New business includes a fee schedule update and community partner agreements. The board will also receive a parks report.
- Expiring board terms for Bill Black, Darla Chafe, and Rob Norman
- Parks & Recreation fee schedule update
- Community partner agreements
- Parks report
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine bills, review the director's monthly financial report, and discuss weeding and lost items. A policy manual update remains tabled pending staff research.
- Approval of bills
- Director's October monthly and financial report
- Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Policy & Procedures Manual updates tabled
The Board approved the October meeting minutes and monthly bills. The Policies and Procedures Manual update was tabled pending further research on meeting room policy wording.
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Approved monthly bills
- Tabled Policies and Procedures Manual update
City Council
City Council approved a development and construction management agreement with Sage Homes for an E-W connector road. The Council also awarded a remodel contract for the Fire Hall to Tiger Construction and approved several equipment purchases and interlocal agreements.
- Approved development and construction management agreements with Sage Homes (6-1)
- Approved Fire Hall remodel bid from Tiger Construction (All in favor)
- Approved $22,689.27 contract with DSLRPros for PD-UAV Program (6-1)
- Approved bid award for hydraulic power unit from Rain for Rent (All in favor)
- Approved amendment to Friendship House funding agreement for First Steps Center (6-1)
- Approved Community Court Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County (All in favor)
- Approved $863,204.47 in accounts payable and $782,083.43 in payroll expenses (All in favor)
- Approved minutes of the October 13, 2022 meeting (All in favor)
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's September monthly and financial reports. The meeting includes a discussion on the 2023 Library budget and the approval of bills.
- 2023 Library budget
- Approval of bills
- Director’s September monthly and YTD financial report
- Library of Things example: Board Games
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's September monthly report and 2022 year-to-date financial report. Members will discuss staffing updates and a Welcoming Library Grant. Policy and Procedures Manual updates have been tabled until the October meeting.
- Review of 2022 Monthly/YTD Financial report
- Discussion of Welcoming Library Grant
- Approval of bills
- Review of incident reports
- Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's July monthly and year-to-date financial reports. Members will discuss updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual regarding the protection of client record privacy. The meeting also includes reviews of staffing and the 2021 Annual Report.
- Updates to Policy & Procedures Manual Section F: Protection of Privacy of Client Records
- Approval of bills
- Review of 2021 Annual Report
- Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
- Luchamania event
City Council
The City Council will review the 2022 Budget Amendment #1 and an annexation agreement to extend sewer service to a UGA parcel. The body will also consider HVAC upgrades for the Senior Center and an agreement with Skagit County for source control inspections.
- 2022 Budget Amendment #1
- Annexation Agreement to extend sewer service to UGA parcel
- Senior Center HVAC & AC Upgrades
- Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County for Expanded Source Control Inspection Program
- Fire Hall Remodel Financing
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's June monthly and financial reports. Members will discuss updates to the Policy & Procedures Manual, including a draft Safe Child Policy. The board will also consider the introduction of a Library of Things.
- Review of 2022 Monthly/YTD Financial report
- Proposed draft of Part IV – Circulation and Operations manual
- Addition of Safe Child Policy draft
- Discussion of Library of Things
- Approval of bills
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of power cot lift systems and AI security software. The body is also reviewing long-term debt financing for the Fire Hall remodel. A presentation on the North Star Project by the County Public Health Dept. Director is scheduled.
- Purchase of two additional Power Cot Lift Systems for the Fire Dept.
- Purchase of Darktrace AI Security Software
- Long-term debt financing for Fire Hall remodel
- IT Surplus Resolution
- Mural on Fairhaven and Path Forward
City Council
The City Council will review the results of the Fairhaven Mural Call to Artists and street closure requests for a library event. New business includes a proposal to purchase a new ambulance, a revised 911 interlocal agreement, and the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.
- Purchase of a new ambulance
- Revised 911 Interlocal Agreement
- 2022 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
- Street closure requests for Burlington Library's 2022 Touch-a-Truck Event
- Fairhaven Mural Call to Artists results
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's May monthly report and year-to-date financial status. The meeting includes discussions on staffing, circulation policy updates, and electrical work.
- Review of 2022 YTD financial report (42% of budget used)
- Updates to Policy & Procedures Manual: Part IV – Circulation and Operations
- Discussion of electrical work
- Approval of bills
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the municipal code regarding stormwater management and procurement. The body is also reviewing a franchise agreement with Puget Sound Energy and street closures for Berry Dairy Days.
- Changes to Title 14 BMC to adopt Department of Ecology Storm-Water Management
- Ordinance adopting New Procurement Code to BMC Chapter 2.84
- Franchise Agreement with Puget Sound Energy
- Street Closures for 2022 Berry Dairy Days
- Sole Source Procurement of Pipeline Inspection Equipment for the Sewer Department
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's April monthly report and the 2022 year-to-date financial report. Members will discuss procedures for deleting missing items from the library catalog and plan for Summer Reading 2022.
- 2022 Monthly/YTD Financial report (33% of YTD budget)
- Procedure for deleting "missing" items from the catalog
- Summer Reading 2022 planning
- Update on beam remediation/post project
- Approval of bills
City Council
The City Council will review several consent agenda items including a NORA lease and a playground grant application. New business includes discussions on elected official salaries and financing options for fire hall renovations.
- Authorization to apply for RCO Grant- Inclusive Playground
- Bid Award – Dog Park Fencing
- Preferred Financing Option for Fire Hall Renovations
- Discussion of Elected Official Salary Commission
- Resolution to Declare Certain Property as Surplus
Library Board of Trustees
The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review financial reports and approve bills. The board will discuss updating the Policy & Procedures Manual and a request to close the library on December 31.
- Request to close library on Saturday, December 31
- Review of February monthly and YTD financial report
- Policy & Procedures Manual updates
- Update on beam remediation/post project
- Update on open positions
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several new business items, including a new city procurement code and agreements for library repairs and school district coordination. The body will also review staffing levels and hiring bonuses for police and fire services.
- Pin Piling Agreement for Library Truss Repair
- Interlocal Agreement with BE School District
- Letter of Understanding (LOU) with IAFF Local 411 regarding paramedic staffing levels
- Police and Fire new hire bonuses
- New City Procurement Code Chapter 2.84
City Council
The City Council will address several new business items including a $66,000 purchase for patrol equipment and engineering services for the Norris Alley sanitary sewer replacement. The agenda also includes discussions on solar power for City Hall and upcoming federal infrastructure grants.
- $66,000 purchase for patrol vehicle, equipment, and installation
- Engineering services for sanitary sewer replacement on Norris Alley
- 2022 Update to the 2019 Non Represented Salary Survey
- Creation of the 1590 Fund #104
- Revision of the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Library Board of Trustees
The Board will review the January monthly report, financial report, and incident reports. Discussion topics include policy manual updates, a state grant for Beanstack, and potential staff transitions.
- Review of 2022 Monthly Financial report
- State Grant to purchase Beanstack
- Discussion of Policy & Procedures Manual updates
- Staff attendance at virtual PLA conference
City Council
The City Council will review several new business items including salary survey updates and project developments. Discussion includes a local road safety plan and an all-hazard emergency operation plan.
- 2022 Update to the 2019 Non Represented Salary Survey
- PD Perimeter Fence Project update
- Agreement with DN Traffic Eng. for a Local Road Safety Plan and Andis Road/Burlington Blvd. traffic signal design
- Revised Dog Park Design & Authorization to Proceed
- Contract with Cross Island Consulting and Training Services LLC for the All Hazard Emergency Operation Plan
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop on the fire station project and consider several new business items. These include revisions to the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan and updates to city landscaping and development standards.
- King Architecture scope and fee for fire hall renovations design
- Resolution formally adopting Park and Rec fees
- Changes to Supplemental Development Standards (Chapter 17.70 BMC) and Landscaping Standards (Chapter 17.80 BMC)
- Dark Fiber Lease Agreement with NoaNet
- Approval of SEEK Grant for Summer Breeze Program
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to review the Director's January monthly financial report and approve bills. The session includes discussions on the Policy & Procedures Manual and the enforcement of mask mandates.
- Enforcement of mask mandate
- Resumption of children's programming on February 22
- Review of January monthly financial report
- Updates to Policy & Procedures Manual
- Approval of bills
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to PC and PET zoning regulations and proposed Countywide Planning Policy changes. The body is also reviewing an equipment purchase for Skagit River Park irrigation and an agreement amendment for a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
- Changes to PC Zoning Regulations
- Changes to PET Zoning Regulations
- Skagit River Park Irrigation-Equipment Purchase
- Proposed Countywide Planning Policy (CPP) Changes
- Agreement Amendment with Gray & Osborne for Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss an Emergency Medical Services fee resolution and the purchase of a Zoll X-Series Advanced Monitor. The body will also consider the termination of a pipe bursting and replacement contract with New X Inc.
- Emergency Medical Services Fee Resolution
- Zoll X-Series Advanced Monitor purchase
- Termination of contract with New X Inc. for Pipe Bursting and Replacement
- Agreement for Background Investigation Services- Lana Reichert
- Appointment of Michael Stansberry to Civil Service Commission
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the 2021 year-end financial report and approve bills. The meeting includes discussions on a library building project and updating the policies and procedures manual.
- Forgiving bad debts from 2014
- Library building project discussion
- Updating library policies and procedures manual
- Review of 2021 Monthly Financial and Year End reports
- Discussion on return of in-person programming