South Burlington public meetings in 2025

Energy Committee

The South Burlington Energy Committee will review the agenda, hear public comments, receive staff and member updates, continue discussion of the outreach strategy linked to the Climate Action Plan and CityPlan 2024, and vote to approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting
• Outreach Strategy Discussion (continued from November) using Climate Action Plan and CityPlan 2024
• Staff Updates (see STAFF UPDATES_2025_12_12.PDF)
• Updates from Committee Members
• Public Comment period

The Energy Committee approved the November 2025 meeting minutes after MJ made a motion and Keith seconded it, with no objections. No other formal actions were taken. Staff reported that City Council had approved the EV charging program and a housing‑construction executive order, but those were not committee decisions. The committee discussed outreach ideas for 2026 and assigned follow‑up tasks.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will review a miscellaneous application to alter the grade for a flat lawn at 165 Windswept Lane. It will also consider a site‑plan amendment for 30 Community Drive, LLC to modify a previously approved 275,000‑square‑foot commercial and industrial building at 530 Community Drive, adding loading docks, a door, a sidewalk, and storm‑water improvements. The board will adopt minutes from the October 21 and December 2, 2025 meetings and address any other business.

• Application #MS-25-03: grade alteration for flat lawn at 165 Windswept Lane
• Site‑plan amendment #SP-25-49: add five loading docks, one door, new sidewalk, storm‑water and landscaping changes at 530 Community Drive
• Adopt minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from December 2, 2025 meeting
• Other business

The Development Review Board voted 6‑0 to continue application MS-25-03 (grade alteration at 165 Windswept Lane) until 20 January 2026. The board also voted 6‑0 to close the site‑plan amendment SP-25-49 for 530 Community Drive. Minutes from the October 21 and December 2, 2025 meetings were each approved unanimously.

• Continue MS-25-03 grade alteration application until 20 Jan 2026 (6-0)
• Close SP-25-49 site‑plan amendment for 530 Community Drive (6-0)
• Approve minutes of 21 Oct 2025 as written (6-0)
• Approve minutes of 2 Dec 2025 as written (6-0)

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will receive an update on the Act 250 Tier 1A model ordinance for rare, threatened, and endangered species. Commissioners will consider recommendations for the 2026 Unified Planning Work Program and receive updates on current projects and the 2025 development status. The agenda also includes a notice of a Town of Shelburne public hearing on minor map amendments related to the sewer service area.

• Act 250 Tier 1A model ordinance update (rare, threatened, and endangered species)
• Act 250 Tier 1A RTES draft language update
• 2026 Unified Planning Work Program project recommendations and approval
• Current project update and 2025 development update
• Town of Shelburne public hearing notice on minor map amendments to the 2019 Town Plan for sewer service area boundaries

The commission unanimously approved the recommendation of projects to apply for 2026 Unified Planning Work Program funding (vote 6‑0). It also approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting the spelling of a commissioner’s name, again by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation of projects for 2026 Unified Planning Work Program funding (6‑0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes with name correction (6‑0)

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will hold a Bond Necessity Hearing to consider expanding Fire Station 1 for a fire‑prevention unit. Council members will also discuss the FY27 budget, approve a resolution on IT infrastructure, and authorize a contract for EV chargers at the police station on 19 Gregory Drive. Additional items include approving an easement for a 20‑inch storm pipe from AAM Burlington Hotel, LLC, and adopting minutes from recent meetings.

• Approve Resolution #2025-25 on IT Infrastructure
• Authorize easement deed and bill of sale for a 20" storm pipe from AAM Burlington Hotel, LLC
• Approve contract with Alliance Electric to install EV chargers at Police Station, 19 Gregory Drive
• FY27 budget discussion and notice of public hearing on Jan 12, 2026
• Bond Necessity Hearing on expansion of Fire Station 1 for fire‑prevention unit

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an EV charger contract for the police station and an easement for a 20‑foot storm pipe. It also adopted a resolution of necessity for expanding Fire Station 1, authorizing a $2.5 million bond with a 20‑year term and annual payment of $169,240. Additionally, the council approved a public hearing notice for the FY27 budget and directed the Planning Commission to consider an amendment to land‑development regulations for EV charging requirements.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Alliance Electric to install EV chargers at Police Station (energy reserve fund, unanimous)
• Authorized easement deed and bill of sale for 20‑foot storm pipe from AAM Burlington Hotel, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Necessity for Fire Station 1 expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse certain expenditures from indebtedness (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing notice for FY27 budget on 12 Jan 2026 (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Commission to consider amendment to Land Development Regulations for EV charging requirements (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 budget suggestions in memorandum (unanimous)

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will present and discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for several departments. Presentations cover Community Services (Recreation, Parks, Library), Community Development and Planning, the Fire Department, and Public Works (amended). After the presentations, council members will hold a discussion on the proposed FY27 budget. No formal votes are scheduled on this agenda.

• FY27 Budget Presentation: Community Services – Recreation, Parks, and Library
• FY27 Budget Presentation: Community Development and Planning – Planning & Zoning, Community Development, Economic Development
• FY27 Budget Presentation: Fire Department
• FY27 Budget Presentation: Public Works – amended
• FY27 Budget: Council Discussion (documents at www.southburlingtonvt.gov/672/Fiscal-Year-2027-Budget)

The South Burlington City Council met on December 11, 2025 for a budget retreat in Room 301, 180 Market Street and via Zoom. Council members and city staff presented FY27 budget information for Community Services, the Library, Community Development, the Fire Department, and Public Works. The presentations included program statistics, upcoming projects, and emerging issues, but the minutes do not show any votes, approvals, or other formal actions. Therefore, no substantive decisions were recorded.

Housing Committee

The committee will discuss the city’s housing targets, including factors and recommendations. It will consider a draft resolution to be presented to City Council by the Let’s Build Homes coalition. A guest speaker from Let’s Build Homes is tentatively scheduled. The meeting also includes routine announcements, staff reports, and approval of the November 2025 minutes.

• Discussion of housing targets – factors and recommendations
• Consideration of draft resolution for City Council – Let’s Build Homes coalition
• Tentative guest speaker from Let’s Build Homes
• Staff report and announcements
• Approval of November 2025 minutes

The committee accepted the November 29 minutes without change. After a presentation by Let’s Build Homes, the committee voted to adopt the draft resolution recommending that the City Council join the Let’s Build Homes coalition and authorize the City Manager to complete the membership actions. The motion passed with one “no” vote and will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Accepted November 29 minutes without modification
• Adopted draft resolution recommending City Council join Let’s Build Homes coalition (passed with one no vote)
• Authorized City Manager to complete actions for coalition membership

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will review the CCRPC annual work program project requests, discuss the council ballot item allocating Penny for Paths funds for maintenance, and consider e‑bike safety recommendations for the City Council. Updates on Safe Routes to School and sub‑group activities will also be presented.

• Council Ballot Discussion – Penny for Paths Funds for Maintenance
• E‑Bike Safety Recommendations for City Council
• CCRPC Annual Work Program Project Requests Review
• Safe Routes to School update
• Sub‑Group Updates

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee unanimously approved the draft e‑bike safety recommendations, adopting the final plan with edits. The committee also approved the November 12 draft minutes without dissent. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Approved e‑bike safety recommendations with edits (All in favor)

Sextons Committee

The Sextons Committee will approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the 2027 city budget impact on cemeteries and hear a work plan for creating a burial plat index to restart plat sales. The committee will also review final sign wording for cemetery rules and appoint a sub‑committee to draft a 2027 work plan.

• Approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 Sextons Committee meeting
• Discuss 2027 city budget impact on cemeteries and sextons
• Present work plan for creating a burial plat index to restart plat sales
• Report on final sign wording for cemetery rules
• Appointment of a committee to draft a 2027 work plan

The committee postponed approval of the November 13 meeting minutes until January. The spelling of “Eldredge” was confirmed and a new fence sign will be required. A subcommittee of Chuck, John, Richard, and Jim was created to draft a workplan for the Sextons committee, to be completed by May/June for the 2027 fiscal year. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Postponed approval of November 13 minutes to January
• Tabled the November 13 minutes until January
• Confirmed spelling of “Eldredge” for future use
• Required new sign for Eldredge fence as part of beautification project
• Created subcommittee (Chuck, John, Richard, Jim) to draft Sextons workplan
• Set workplan completion target for May/June for FY 2027 starting July 1, 2026

Economic Development Committee

The South Burlington Economic Development Committee will consider the FY 2027 draft budget update for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The committee will hear a presentation on the Commercial Space Database. It will discuss updates to the city’s Peddler’s Ordinance. Working groups will report on goals for the Innovation District and Aviation sector, Hospitality/Destination, and a Permit Expediting concept.

• FY 2027 draft budget update for the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Presentation on the Commercial Space Database
• Policy review and discussion of the Peddler’s Ordinance
• Working group report on Innovation District and Aviation sector goals
• Working group report on Hospitality/Destination and Permit Expediting concepts

The South Burlington Economic Development Committee met on Dec. 9, 2025. The agenda was approved and the November 19 minutes were approved unanimously. No other motions were voted on, and the meeting concluded with updates and discussion items but no further decisions.

• Approved agenda (approval noted, no vote tally recorded)
• Approved November 19 minutes unanimously

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The South Burlington Library Governance and Nominating Committee will meet on December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM in the library’s second‑floor meeting room. The committee will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss creating a calendar to review all SBPL policies and examine social‑media policies used by comparable libraries. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve the October 23, 2025 Library Governance meeting minutes
• Create a calendar to review all South Burlington Public Library policies
• Review social‑media policies of comparable libraries

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. It tabled creating a calendar to review all library policies and moved the social media policy discussion to the next meeting. The committee agreed to procedural changes to the Room Rental and Auditorium policies (removing former director's contact info, allowing staff to cancel study room reservations after 30 minutes) and will forward updates to the Child Safety and Patron Code of Conduct policies to the full Board of Trustees for approval.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled creation of policy review calendar
• Moved social media policy discussion to next meeting
• Agreed to procedural changes to Room Rental Policy (staff can cancel study room reservations after 30 minutes; remove former director's contact info)
• Agreed to forward Child Safety Policy changes to full Board of Trustees
• Agreed to forward Patron Code of Conduct edits to full Board of Trustees
• Agreed to remove former director's contact info from Auditorium Policy (procedural, no Board approval needed)

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will meet to receive a presentation from CRO Planning & Design regarding Parks and Open Spaces Master Plans. The body will also review meeting minutes from November 5, 2025.

• Presentation by CRO Planning & Design on Parks and Open Spaces Master Plans

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will review two miscellaneous applications from SBRC Properties, LLC to alter grading. One application seeks a new grade at 72 Randall Street to facilitate future development. The other proposes a grade change at 284 Meadowland Drive to store soil material removed from the adjacent property. The board will also consider minutes from the October 21 and November 18, 2025 meetings and other business.

• Miscellaneous application #MS-25-02 to alter the grade at 72 Randall Street for future development
• Miscellaneous application #MS-25-01 to alter the grade at 284 Meadowland Drive for storing soil material from 72 Randall Street
• Review of minutes from the October 21 and November 18, 2025 DRB meetings
• Other business

The Development Review Board voted 5‑0 to close Miscellaneous Application #MS-25-03. It also voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting. The minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting were not approved because a quorum was not present.

• Closed Miscellaneous Application #MS-25-03 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 18 November 2025 (5-0)
• Did not approve minutes of 21 October 2025 – no quorum

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will examine a research summary and policy recommendations for a bedrock removal noise regulation. It will also present project recommendations from the Upper Deerfield River Watershed Plan (UPWP) and hold a conceptual discussion on updating zoning permits for interior renovations. The commission will review draft minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Bedrock Removal Noise Regulation – research summary and policy recommendations
• UPWP – presentation of project recommendations
• Zoning permits for interior renovations – conceptual discussion of potential update
• Review of draft minutes from the October 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission moved to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting and adopted the motion. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of 28 Oct 2025 (motion moved by Moscatelli)

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes plowing agreements for Garden Street and South Dattilio Drive, the October 2025 expense and revenue reports, and updates to the 2025 Grand List. Council members will receive the City Manager's FY27 budget proposal and a general‑government budget presentation. Additional items include discussion of integrating the Safe Routes to School task force with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, review of a Substantial Change application for the City Center TIF District, and a liquor‑license application for Kilhullen LLC (DBA Sugarsnap).

• Approve the Garden Street Plowing Agreement (Winter 2025‑2026)
• Approve the South Dattilio Drive Plowing Agreement
• Receive October 2025 expense and revenue reports
• Review the South Burlington City Center TIF District Substantial Change application and consider a public hearing on Jan 5 2026
• Consider a First Class Liquor License for Kilhullen LLC (DBA Sugarsnap)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted Resolution 25‑23 to integrate the Safe Routes to School Task Force with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, and approved a warning for a public hearing on the City Center TIF District Substantial Change application. The council also unanimously approved Kilhullen LLC’s 1st‑Class liquor license. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑23 integrating Safe Routes to School Task Force (unanimously)
• Approved warning for public hearing on 5 Jan 2026 for City Center TIF Substantial Change (unanimously)
• Approved Kilhullen LLC’s 1st‑Class liquor license (unanimously)
• Convene as Liquor Control Commission to consider the license (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:44 p.m. (unanimously)

Library Communications Committee

The Library Communications Committee will vote to approve the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will review updates on fall projects, including recent articles and the marketing plan. The group will discuss and align 2026 communications goals with the SBPL Strategic Plan and select focus projects. The meeting will also consider future meeting dates for December.

• Approve regular committee minutes of October 16, 2025 (action item)
• Review updates on fall projects (The Other Paper article, City Bulletin article, marketing plan)
• Discuss 2026 communications goals and alignment with the SBPL Strategic Plan
• Brainstorm and select focus projects for 2026 communications
• Decide on future meeting time for December

The Communications Committee approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They decided to use a January article to promote the new Sunday hours and to increase brochure copies by a couple hundred. Sunday hours will be 9 am‑3 pm beginning Jan 4 2026, with trustee and Friends presence scheduled for the first weeks. No meeting will be held in December; the next meeting is set for Jan 15 2026.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to use the January article to promote new library hours
• Directed Director Drapa to increase brochure copies by a couple hundred
• Set Sunday library hours to 9 am‑3 pm starting Jan 4 2026
• Planned trustee presence on Jan 11 2026 and Friends presence on Jan 18 2026 for Sunday openings
• Agreed to discuss additional library posters with the City Communications Manager in January
• Confirmed Thursday 5:30 pm meeting time continues to work
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 15 2026; no meeting in December

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss the draft FY 2027 budget request and a corresponding letter of recommendation. The body will also review activities related to the Economic Development Strategic Plan and plan for community communication of the rollout.

• FY 2027 Draft Budget Request presented by Jessie Baker
• Letter of Recommendation for FY 2027 Budget
• Innovation District and Aviation Sector activities
• Permit Expediting/Concierge Permitting Concept
• December look-ahead regarding Peddler's Ordinance for food trucks and popups

The Economic Development Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 14 meeting, both unanimously. It then voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council include an Economic Development Director position in the upcoming budget. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Economic Development Director position to budget (unanimous)

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet to discuss factors and recommendations regarding housing targets. The body will also plan the remainder of the year and potential subcommittees as part of the FY26 Work Plan.

• Discussion of housing target factors and recommendations
• Planning for FY26 Work Plan and potential subcommittees
• Review of October 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee agreed that Sandy and Vince will draft a resolution for the City Council to join the Let’s Build Homes coalition, and Nora will invite staff member Jordan Redell to the December 10 meeting. Members were assigned specific work items on the Policy Priorities and Strategies work plan, including Kelsey’s readiness to advise on Land Development Regulations, Sandy and Vince arranging a meeting with Climate Action Manager Bettina Miguez, Meghan taking on Growth Management, and Nora and Meghan handling research on state and regional housing targets. The minutes from the prior meeting were accepted.

• Sandy and Vince tasked to draft Let’s Build Homes coalition resolution (assigned)
• Nora to invite Jordan Redell to attend the Dec 10 meeting (assigned)
• Kelsey to respond to Land Development Regulations updates as needed (assigned)
• Sandy and Vince to arrange meeting with Climate Action Manager Bettina Miguez via Kelsey (assigned)
• Meghan to work on Growth Management area (assigned)
• Nora and Meghan to research, promote, and monitor SB support of state and regional housing targets (assigned)
• Prior meeting minutes accepted (adopted)

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The South Burlington Safe Routes to School Task Force will discuss updates on infrastructure and school projects, provide a restructuring update, and begin the FY27 budget process for Safe Routes to School initiatives. Public comments and announcements are also scheduled.

• Task Force restructuring update
• SRTS Projects - FY27 Budget Process
• Update: FHTMS/SBHS SRTS concerns mapping
• Orchard School bike rack update
• Public comments

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to review staff updates regarding a planning outreach strategy. The body will also review minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting.

• Planning outreach strategy staff updates

The committee voted to approve the October meeting minutes with no dissent. The next Energy Committee meeting was set for December 17. A to‑do list was adopted, assigning tasks such as sending the Climate Action Plan spreadsheet and workplan, and reviewing outreach project ideas.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 17
• Adopted to‑do list: CAP spreadsheet to be sent, workplan to be sent, members to submit outreach project preferences

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will hear a sketch plan application to re-subdivide a property at 1690 & 1720 Shelburne Rd. The project involves converting an existing 8.14-acre lot into two new lots of 6.38 acres and 15.02 acres.

• Sketch plan application #SK-25-06 for lot re-subdivision at 1690 & 1720 Shelburne Rd
• Review of multi-family and hotel development on the existing lots
• Public hearing for the Lark-Inns LP project
• Meeting held at South Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 180 Market Street
• Public participation available in person and virtually via Zoom

The Development Review Board approved the minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote with one abstention. It also approved the minutes of the October 7, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote with one abstention. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 4 November 2025 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of 7 October 2025 (5-0, 1 abstention)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will convene to review draft meeting minutes from October 21, 2025, and consider approving a public art donation for the permanent collection. The agenda includes updates on the South Burlington Public Art Gallery, the City Center Public Art Selection process, and a draft letter regarding art in public parks.

• Review and approve minutes from October 21, 2025
• Review proposed Public Art Donation for permanent collection
• Update on Garden Street Call to Artists
• Review draft letter regarding art in public parks
• Gallery Status Update - Ilona Blanchard

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $30,202,470 loan application to the State Revolving Loan Program for the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility reconstruction. The council will also receive reports on the parking management plan, TIF district updates, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission annual report, and FY26 policy priorities. Finally, members will preview agenda items for the December 1 meeting, including the FY27 budget and TIF financing of capital projects.

• Approve $30,202,470 loan application for Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility reconstruction
• Receive and consider the City's Parking Management Plan
• Receive update on TIF District revenue, expenditures, and capital projects
• Receive Annual Report from Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
• Review FY27 budget proposal and TIF financing for capital projects for next meeting

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items to sign disbursements and to submit a $30,202,470 loan application to the State Revolving Loan Program for the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility reconstruction. The council also unanimously accepted the staff assessment of Governor Scott’s Executive Order #06-25. Finally, the council unanimously adopted the proposed Parking Management Plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda item a – consider and sign disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda item b – submit $30,202,470 loan to State Revolving Loan Program for Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility reconstruction (unanimous)
• Accepted Consent Agenda item c – staff preliminary assessment of Governor Scott’s Executive Order #06-25 (unanimous)
• Adopted the City’s Parking Management Plan as presented (unanimous)

Sextons Committee

The Sextons Committee will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and elect a Vice Chair. It will also review the Shelburne Road Cemetery camper status, finalize the annual report draft, and discuss plat layouts and needed studies. Additional reports on tree height, flagpole lighting, and Eldredge/Eldridge research will be presented.

• Approve minutes from October 14, 2025
• Election of Vice Chair
• Shelburne Road Cemetery camper status – Peter
• Annual Report final draft review and approval for submittal
• Review of plat layouts, available plats and further studies needed

The Sextons Committee unanimously approved the October 14 minutes and the draft annual report. Chuck Rainville was elected Vice Chair without opposition. The committee adopted the spelling “Eldredge” with an “e” and decided to develop master plans for each cemetery, using identified plot areas for immediate sales. An internal contact list will be created and revised cemetery signage will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft annual report (unanimous)
• Elected Chuck Rainville as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted spelling “Eldredge” with an “e” (unanimous)
• Decided to develop master plans for each cemetery and present to Council
• Determined identified plot areas are sufficient for immediate sales
• Agreed to create an internal Sextons contact list
• Agreed to review revised cemetery signage draft at next meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The South Burlington Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the approval of a Debt Management Policy. The meeting includes reports from the library foundation and friends of the library, as well as a staff presentation on a teen/tween program.

• Action item: Approval of the Debt Management Policy
• Staff presentation on the "Tell Us What You Want" teen/tween collaborative program

The trustees approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted a new Debt Management Policy. They also cancelled the December board meeting and appointed a trustee to the Communications committee. Three new staff members were hired, and the board noted upcoming Sunday opening hours.

• Approved October 15, 2025 board minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Debt Management Policy (unanimous vote)
• Cancelled the December board meeting (chair decision)
• Appointed Trustee Stacey Pape to the Communications committee
• Hired three new library staff members
• Announced future Sunday opening hours for the library

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will review minutes from the October 8 meeting and discuss the city’s e‑bike and shared‑use path safety follow‑up, including an education and signage plan and its budget to forward to City Council. It will also examine the draft FY27 Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Improvement Plan and related budget lines, and consider winter path and sidewalk maintenance. The meeting includes sub‑group updates and confirmation of the next meeting date.

• Discuss e‑bike and shared‑use path safety education, signage plan, and budget to bring to City Council
• Review recommended e‑bike ordinance amendments and policies presented to Council
• Review Draft FY27 Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Improvement Plan and FY23‑FY26 budget lines
• Discuss winter path and sidewalk maintenance
• Consideration of minutes from the 2025‑10‑08 Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee meeting

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the October 8 minutes with all members in favor. The committee also voted to accept the discussed changes to its mission and duties, again with unanimous support. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 8 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Accepted changes to mission and duties document (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The commission will hear updates on the LDR’s adaptive‑reuse and alternative compliance options. It will discuss a possible zoning change along Williston Road. In other business, the City of Burlington will present a proposed amendment to the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance (ZA‑26‑01) and provide information about the contested Open Space Plan (MDP‑26‑01).

• LDR update: adaptive reuse and alternative compliance options
• LDR discussion: potential zoning change along Williston Road
• Proposed amendment to Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance (ZA‑26‑01)
• Information on the opposed Open Space Plan (MDP‑26‑01)

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session was spent discussing adaptive‑reuse issues, potential zoning changes on Williston Road, and upcoming public meetings. No other formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

• Approved minutes of 14 Oct 2025 meeting (6‑0)

Recreation & Parks Committee

The Recreation & Parks Committee will meet to review the Director's report and upcoming calendar. The agenda includes discussions regarding e-bikes and the Master Plan.

• E-Bike Conversation
• Master Plan Discussion

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will meet to continue discussions regarding Open Space Master Plan bubble diagrams. The session includes time for public comments and member reports.

• Discussion of Open Space Master Plan bubble diagrams

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will review the continued site plan application #SP-25-36 submitted by Hoyle Tanner & Associates on behalf of the City. The amendment proposes demolition of seven buildings and a storage tank, construction of six new buildings, relocation of the driveway, and related site improvements at 15 Bartlett Bay Road. The board will discuss and may approve the amendment to the previously approved wastewater treatment facility plan. The meeting also includes public comment, announcements, and other business, with minutes not yet available.

• Continued site plan application #SP-25-36 amendment for wastewater treatment facility at 15 Bartlett Bay Road (demolition, new buildings, driveway relocation)
• Public comment period
• Announcements
• Other business
• Minutes – not available at time of packet publication

The Development Review Board considered Site Plan Application SP-25-36 for a wastewater treatment facility, reviewing staff comments and public input. After discussion, the Board moved to close the application. The motion was seconded and approved with all present voting in favor. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Approved amendment to wastewater treatment facility site plan (all present in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting updated ordinances for fire prevention and electrical installations. The body will also review a circulation study for Rick Marcotte Central School and a proposal to expand Fire Station One.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
• Public hearing and possible adoption of Electrical Installations Ordinance
• Lease extension with Chittenden Solid Waste District for the Drop-Off Center (2026-2030)
• Rye Meadows Plowing Agreement approval
• Liquor license application for Thingz From Yaad

The council approved the consent agenda, including a five‑year lease extension with the Chittenden Solid Waste District and the Rye Meadows plowing agreement, by unanimous vote. It then adopted the proposed amendments to the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, also unanimously. Finally, the council approved the Electrical Installations Ordinance, again with unanimous support.

• Approved Consent Agenda (disbursements, lease extension, plowing agreement, financials, minutes) – unanimous
• Approved second 5‑year lease extension with Chittenden Solid Waste District (1 Jan 3036‑31 Dec 2030) – unanimous
• Approved Rye Meadows Plowing Agreement – unanimous
• Adopted amendments to the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance – unanimous
• Adopted Electrical Installations Ordinance – unanimous

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will review proposed land development regulations that set allowed building heights north of Williston Road and west of I-89. Staff will present information on existing Act 250 Tier 1A permits and conditions. The commission will introduce and discuss infill housing projects and the role of condo associations and HOAs.

• Land Development Regulations: Allowed height north of Williston Road/west of I-89
• Act 250 Tier 1A: Presentation on existing permits and conditions
• Infill Housing and Condo Associations/HOAs: Introduction and discussion

The Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to zone the area north of Williston Road and west of I‑89 as T‑4. The motion, moved by Commissioner Moscatelli and seconded by Commissioner Riehle, also directed that the change be included in the next set of Land Development Regulation amendments. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Zoned area north of Williston Road and west of I‑89 to T‑4, to be added to next LDR amendments (6‑0)

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The committee will meet to introduce the new library director and discuss the functions of the Governance and Nominating Committee. The body will also vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Introduction of the new library director
• Discussion on Governance and Nominating Committee functions
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. It accepted Marty Reid’s edits to the Debt Management Policy and will forward the revised policy to the Library Board of Trustees for approval. The committee cancelled the December meeting and rescheduled the November meeting to December 4. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted Marty Reid’s edits to the Debt Management Policy and will forward to the Library Board of Trustees (unanimously)
• Cancelled the December committee meeting
• Moved the November meeting to December 4

Energy Committee

The South Burlington Energy Committee will receive staff updates, including an ECOS emissions model update from CCRPC and a Climate Action Plan GHG emissions update. Members will review the FY25 Annual Report and consider the draft minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be accepted, but no formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• ECOS Modeling Update presented by CCRPC staff
• SB Climate Action Plan GHG Emissions Update
• FY25 Annual Report review
• Consideration of draft minutes from SBEC 2025_09_24
• Public comment period

The South Burlington Energy Committee approved the September meeting minutes. The motion was made by MJ, seconded by Fred, and passed without opposition. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will review the continued site‑plan application #SP-25-35 submitted by BETA Technologies, Inc. The application seeks approval for the next phase of a previously‑approved master plan on 40.43 acres, including a 4,988‑square‑foot child‑care facility at 56 Davinci Drive. The Board will also consider the associated manufacturing, office, retail, commercial, and flight‑instruction buildings. Minutes were not available at the time of packet publication.

• Continued site‑plan application #SP-25-35 for BETA Technologies, Inc.
• Proposed 4,988 sf child‑care facility at 56 Davinci Drive (the “green” phase)
• Overall development includes 344,000 sf manufacturing/office, 37,800 sf office‑retail, 15,600 sf commercial, and 85,000 sf flight‑instruction buildings on 40.43 acres
• Handouts: AGENDA 05_BETA.PDF and AGENDA 05_BETA_CROSSWALK.PDF
• Minutes not available at time of packet publication

The Development Review Board voted 4‑0 to close Site Plan Application #SP-25-36 for Beta Technologies. The board also approved head‑in parking sight distance, the revised crosswalk with a signage condition, and the lighting plan as meeting standards. No other business was taken up.

• Closed Site Plan Application #SP-25-36 (4‑0 vote)
• Approved head‑in parking sight distance
• Approved revised crosswalk plan with signage condition
• Approved lighting plan as meeting LDR objectives

Pension Advisory Committee

The South Burlington Pension Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 18, 2025 meeting. It will review the Q3 Net Performance Report presented by Dan Cappell, covering the investment plan and asset allocation. The committee will hear a South Burlington pension plan overview from Erik Schait of Ascensus. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

• Approve prior meeting minutes from August 18, 2025 PAC meeting
• SEI review of Q3 Net Performance Report – investment plan and asset allocation
• South Burlington pension plan overview presented by Erik Schait, Ascensus
• Schedule next meeting for January 20, 2026 at 2 pm

The South Burlington Pension Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. No other business was taken up, and the next meeting was scheduled for January 20, 2026. The committee reviewed the Q3 net performance report and noted the recommended contribution of $930,000 for July 1, 2025, but no vote was recorded on that amount.

• Agenda approved (no vote tally provided)
• Prior meeting minutes from 08/18/2025 approved (no vote tally provided)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will convene in Room 301 of the South Burlington City Hall to review and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda includes a discussion on the Public Park Master Plan's public art component and an update on the City Budget FY 2027.

• Review and approve draft meeting minutes from September 16, 2025
• Discuss and potentially approve a Letter regarding public art in the Public Parks master plan
• Update on City Budget FY 2027 survey and key dates
• Opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will vote on a $2,409,200 loan agreement with the Vermont State Revolving Fund for the Airport Parkway Solids Handling Project. It will also adopt a one‑year contract with the Howard Center for community outreach, approve an amendment to the Champlain School Apartments development agreement, consider E‑Bike ordinance changes for shared‑use paths, and review several liquor license applications.

• Approve $2,409,200 loan to Vermont State Revolving Fund for Airport Parkway Solids Handling Project
• Approve one‑year agreement with the Howard Center to provide a Community Outreach Team
• Approve Amendment #1 to the September 6 2023 Development Agreement for the former Holiday Inn site (Champlain School Apartments Partnership)
• Review recommended E‑Bike ordinance amendments and policies for the city's shared‑use paths
• Consider applications for new restaurant/bar and liquor/tobacco licenses for Stewart’s Shops Jolley locations and Gonzo’s Indoor Golf Club

The council unanimously approved a $2,409,200 loan agreement with the Vermont State Revolving Fund for the Airport Parkway Solids Handling Project. It also approved the consent agenda, a resolution honoring Donna Kinville, and an amendment to the 2023 Development Agreement with Champlain Schools Apartments Partnership. Five liquor license applications were approved, and the council agreed to allocate $75,000 to the South Burlington City Center Collaborative for FY27.

• Approved Loan Agreement #RF1-353-3.0 to Vermont State Revolving Fund for $2,409,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including disbursements and a one‑year Howard Center agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-22 honoring Donna Kinville (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to 2023 Development Agreement with Champlain Schools Apartments Partnership, authorizing City Manager to sign (unanimous)
• Approved five liquor license applications (Gonzo's Indoor Golf Club & Academy and Stewart's Shops Jolly #546, #507, #505, #504) (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 budget request for South Burlington City Center Collaborative for FY27 (all council members agreed)
• Constituted the Liquor Control Commission to consider applications (unanimous)
• Re‑convened City Council after Liquor Control Commission session (unanimous)

Recreation & Parks Committee

The South Burlington Recreation & Parks Committee will review past meeting minutes and receive a director’s report. It will consider updates on the SB3C program, an e‑bike conversation, the Hubbard project, the local farmers market, and the FY 27 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• SB3C Update
• E‑Bike Conversation
• Hubbard Update
• Farmers Market discussion
• FY 27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) review

City Council

The City Council will hold a special in‑person tour of Fire Station 1 at 575 Dorset Street. Fire Chief Steve Locke will lead the tour to review the facility’s space. The purpose is to consider future planning and possible updates to the fire station.

• Tour of Fire Station 1 – review of space for potential facility updates

Library Communications Committee

The South Burlington Library Communications Committee will consider and vote on the approval of the September 18, 2025 draft minutes. It will also review a report on Library Card Sign‑Up Month and discuss goals for the Fall/Winter 2025 period. Additional agenda items include reviewing the communications calendar, brainstorming upcoming projects, and hearing any other public business.

• Approval of regular committee minutes of September 18, 2025
• Library Card Sign‑Up Month report
• Goal setting for Fall/Winter 2025
• Review of the communications calendar
• Brainstorm and select upcoming communication projects

The Library Board of Trustees Communications Committee approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes without amendment, with the motion passing unanimously. The committee also reviewed library card sign‑up statistics and discussed future outreach, marketing and social‑media initiatives, but no further actions were formally adopted.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The South Burlington Library Board will consider several actions, including approving the September 11, 2025 draft minutes and the Old Debt Policy. It will vote on the FY27 budget submission to the City and adopt a new Patron Code of Conduct. The meeting also includes a financial review, committee updates, and a discussion of 2026 planning.

• Approve September 11, 2025 draft minutes
• Motion to approve Old Debt Policy
• Motion to approve FY27 Budget submission to City
• Motion to approve Patron Code of Conduct (May 2025 draft)
• Discussion on 2026 Planning

The trustees unanimously approved the FY 27 budget as a first draft to be reviewed by the city. They also unanimously adopted the proposed revisions to the library’s Patron Code of Conduct. The meeting minutes from September 11, 2025 were accepted, and Trustee Ashley Haefele announced her resignation.

• Accepted September 11, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 27 budget as first pass, to be reviewed by city (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Patron Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Trustee Ashley Haefele submitted resignation (effective upon move)

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Safe Routes to School Task Force will meet remotely at 1:30 p.m. on October 15, 2025. The agenda includes appointing a minute‑taker, correcting the 9/17/25 minutes, and discussing task‑force restructuring. The group will receive updates on the FTMS/SBHS SRTS survey, city and district infrastructure projects, and will address building a safety culture. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Appoint minute‑taker
• Corrections to the 9/17/25 minutes
• Task force restructuring
• Update FTMS/SBHS SRTS survey and identify concerns
• City and district infrastructure project updates

Sextons Committee

The committee will elect a new Vice Chair and review the annual report draft. Members will discuss signage and plantings at Shelburne Road Cemetery and a data storage plan. Fortino Acosta will present a beautification plan.

• Election of a Vice Chair to replace Jason Kirchick
• Review of annual report draft
• Discussion of lilac purchase and planting at Shelburne Road
• Plan for records and data storage
• Presentation of beautification plan by Fortino Acosta

The committee unanimously approved the August 12, 2025 minutes. It approved payment for Fortino Acosta’s cemetery beautification plan, with Jhon and Acosta to determine next steps, and approved the purchase of five lilacs to be planted at Shelburne Road cemetery. The election of a new Vice Chair was tabled until the November meeting.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Fortino Acosta’s cemetery beautification plan
• Approved purchase of five lilacs for Shelburne Road cemetery planting
• Tabled election of new Vice Chair until November meeting
• Decided to request signage prohibiting camping at city cemeteries
• Decided Peter will email police to remove trash from Shelburne Road cemetery
• Decided Jennifer will copy sexton records from thumb drive for committee use
• Decided to review Eldridge/Eldredge spelling and vote at next meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review its strategic plan priorities and discuss communicating the plan to the community. The group is also set to select a date for a special November meeting.

• Review and approve August 12, 2025 minutes
• Discuss Economic Development Strategic Plan priorities
• Review draft implementation plan
• Plan communication strategy for the community
• Select special meeting date for November

The committee unanimously approved the minutes of the August 12 meeting. Members formed several working groups for the Economic Development Strategic Plan, merging the Innovation District and Aviation Hub groups and assigning leadership to Chris Carrigan, Harold Hershberg, Nicole LaBrecque, Emma Shouldice‑Boardman, and others. The committee agreed to recommend city‑staff funding for an economic development function and to request resources after the city manager’s input. The November regular meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Merged Innovation District and Aviation Hub into one working group
• Chris Carrigan and Harold Hershberg appointed to lead Innovation District working group
• Nicole LaBrecque and Emma Shouldice‑Boardman to lead Permit Expediting/Concierge working group
• Committee will recommend city‑staff funding for an economic development function (pending city manager recommendation)
• Ilona Blanchard to create online form for export industry sector partnership contacts
• Rescheduled November regular meeting to November 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
• Committee members to follow City Council budget process, including December 11 budget retreat

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the Parks & Open Space Master Plans, discuss proposed land‑development height regulations north of Williston Road/west of I‑89, and receive a staff briefing on Act 250 Tier 1A existing permits and conditions. The commission will also review draft minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting and address any other business.

• Presentation and discussion of Parks & Open Space Master Plans
• Discussion of land development regulations for allowed height north of Williston Road/west of I‑89
• Staff presentation on Act 250 Tier 1A existing permits and conditions
• Review of draft minutes from the September 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Other business (unspecified items)

The commission voted unanimously to adopt the minutes from the September 24 meeting. It also decided to move items concerning heights and zoning northwest of I‑89/Williston Road and Tier 1A administrative procedures to a future meeting.

• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed heights and zoning items northwest of I-89/Williston Road and Tier 1A procedures to future meeting

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The committee will introduce the new Climate Action Manager and debrief on the Energy Festival. Members will also hold a discussion with the City Arborist regarding tree policy.

• Introduction of Bettina Miguez, Climate Action Manager
• Debrief on Energy Festival and future event planning
• Discussion with City Arborist Nick Garty regarding tree policy

The committee voted to accept the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The motion passed unanimously, with Ms. Boyk and Mr. Chalnick abstaining. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and updates on open‑space planning, climate initiatives, and tree management.

• Accepted minutes from 09/03/25 (unanimous, Ms. Boyk and Mr. Chalnick abstained)

Housing Committee

The South Burlington Housing Committee will review the September 2025 meeting minutes and discuss recent housing initiatives, including the CCRPC Housing Convening and the YIMBYtown conference report. The primary focus is a discussion of housing targets, factors influencing them, and recommendations for future action. The meeting will also include any other business brought forward by the public.

• Housing Targets – Discussion of Factors and Recommendations
• CCRPC Housing Convening – Oct 29
• YIMBYtown Conference – Nora Reporting Back
• Minutes: September 2025 review
• Other Business

The South Burlington Housing Committee met on October 8, 2025 and received several updates on fire and electrical ordinance drafts, economic development plans, noise ordinances, and a regional housing convening. The minutes from the prior meeting were accepted after correcting the CCRPC target year to 2050. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the committee adjourned.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will consider the September 10 draft minutes, receive updates on the City Center School circulation study, discuss the Safe Routes to School transition, review a presentation on recommended e‑bike ordinance amendments, and hear sub‑group updates before confirming the next meeting.

• Consideration of 2025-09-10 draft committee minutes
• City Center School circulation study public meeting materials
• Safe Routes to School transition discussion and possible action
• Review of recommended e‑bike ordinance amendment draft (V3)
• Sub‑group updates and confirmation of next meeting

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved a motion to recommend that the Safe Routes to School task force be transferred to an SRTS group facilitated by the committee, with language added that participation is encouraged but not required. The committee also agreed to use a speed advisory rather than a speed limit for e‑bikes. Earlier, the meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Motion to recommend transferring Safe Routes to School task force to an SRTS group passed (all in favor)
• Committee agreed to adopt a speed advisory for e‑bikes instead of a speed limit

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will consider two site‑plan applications: an amendment to the wastewater treatment facility at 15 Bartlett Bay Road and a new phase of BETA Technologies’ master plan at 56 Davinci Drive. The board will discuss demolition of seven existing structures, construction of new buildings, and related site improvements for the Bartlett Bay project, and the addition of manufacturing, office, retail, commercial, flight‑instruction, and child‑care facilities for the Davinci Drive project. Minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting and other business will also be reviewed.

• Site‑plan amendment #SP‑25‑36 for a wastewater treatment facility at 15 Bartlett Bay Road (demolition of seven buildings and a storage tank, construction of six new buildings, driveway relocation).
• Site‑plan #SP‑25‑35 for BETA Technologies at 56 Davinci Drive (344,000 sf manufacturing/office, 37,800 sf office‑retail, 15,600 sf commercial, 85,000 sf flight‑instruction building, and a 4,988 sf child‑care facility).
• Review of draft minutes from the September 3, 2025 DRB meeting.
• Distribution of handouts related to the Bartlett Bay and Davinci Drive projects.
• Other business items as listed on the agenda.

The Development Review Board approved moving Site Plan Application #SP-25-36 to November 4, 2025 and Site Plan Application #SP-25-35 to October 21, 2025. Both motions passed with all members present voting in favor. The board also approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.

• Continued Site Plan SP-25-36 to 4 Nov 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Site Plan SP-25-35 to 21 Oct 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 3 Sep 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider its consent agenda, including approval of minutes, a $91,150 sidewalk‑ramp reconstruction contract, a five‑party municipal service agreement, and a $145,475 East Terrace retaining wall relocation agreement. The council will also receive updates on the hazard mitigation plan, community safety, and the FY27 budget, and will hold first readings of fire‑prevention and electrical‑inspection ordinances.

• Award sidewalk‑ramp reconstruction contract to Cutting Edge Landscaping and Excavation, allocating $91,150 from the ARPA Inspired Fund Balance
• Approve the Five‑Party Municipal Service Agreement with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
• Approve the East Terrace Retaining Wall Relocation Agreement, allocating up to $145,475 from the General Fund’s unassigned balance
• Approve the 2026 Municipal Planning Grant application for the Climate Action Plan’s Building and Thermal Implementation Plan
• First reading of the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance (with notice of a possible second reading on Nov 3, 2025)

The council approved the award of a $91,150 sidewalk ramp reconstruction contract and allocated up to $145,475 for the East Terrace retaining wall relocation. It also approved a five‑party municipal service agreement, a 2026 municipal planning grant for the Climate Action Plan, and unanimously adopted Resolution #2025‑21 honoring the South Burlington Rotary Club.

• Approved $91,150 sidewalk ramp reconstruction contract (unanimous)
• Approved up to $145,475 for East Terrace retaining wall relocation (unanimous)
• Approved five‑party Municipal Service Agreement for the Economic Mobility and Opportunity Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Municipal Planning Grant for the Climate Action Plan's Building and Thermal Implementation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved city council minutes of the 18 August and 2 September 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025‑21 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the South Burlington Rotary Club (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (excluding item 6c) (unanimous)
• Approved item 6c of the consent agenda after removal (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a site visit and hold a public hearing regarding the Dorset Street Shared Use Path. The body is seeking testimony on the necessity of acquiring rights and easements and whether affected landowners are entitled to compensation.

• Site visit to 1580, 1550, and 1520 Dorset Street
• Public hearing on the condemnation of rights and easements for the Dorset Street Shared Use Path (Project No. STP BP19(4))
• Review of parcels 6, 7, and 10 on Dorset Street
• AP Warrant for 9-29-2025

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It voted to close the necessity hearing for the Dorset Street Shared Use Path but kept the submission of evidence open until Friday at 4 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Closed Shared Use Path necessity hearing, kept testimony submission open until Friday 4 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will consider a municipal planning grant application and decide whether to approve the project. The commission will also reintroduce discussion of zoning changes on Williston Road between Hinesburg Road and Airport Drive. Additional topics include temporary and seasonal land uses, an adaptive‑reuse compliance framework, and a bedrock removal noise regulation study.

• Municipal Planning Grant – review and potential approval
• Williston Road zoning from Hinesburg Road to Airport Drive – reintroduction to topic
• Temporary and seasonal uses – reintroduction to topic
• Adaptive reuse and alternative compliance – project charge and legal framework
• Bedrock removal noise regulation – project charge and scoping goals

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the municipal planning grant application for a building and thermal climate implementation plan. It also approved the Adaptive Reuse and Alternative Compliance project as outlined on the September 18, 2025 project chart, with a 5‑0 vote. The commission approved the bedrock removal project, including Ms. Leban’s modification, by a 5‑0 vote, and unanimously adopted the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Municipal Planning Grant application for building and thermal climate implementation plan (5-0)
• Approved Adaptive Reuse and Alternative Compliance project (5-0)
• Approved Bedrock Removal project with Leban’s modification (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 26 August 2025 (5-0)

Energy Committee

The committee will receive a staff report on the Energy Projects Reserve Fund, which supports energy‑efficiency capital improvements. Members will discuss final planning for the upcoming Energy Festival. Draft minutes from June, July, and August meetings will be reviewed. Public comment and member updates will also be heard.

• Energy Projects Reserve Fund Presentation – status of funds for energy‑efficiency capital improvements
• Energy Festival Final Planning Session
• Review of draft SBEC minutes from 2025‑06‑04, 2025‑07‑23, and 2025‑08‑27
• Public comment period (non‑agenda items)
• Updates from committee members on events and connections

The committee reported that the City Council approved the reserve fund for energy‑efficiency capital improvements. The city also decided to compensate each Energy Committee member $50 for every regular meeting. The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, July 23, and August 27 meetings. No other motions were voted on.

• City Council approved reserve fund for energy‑efficiency capital improvements (no vote tally reported)
• City decided to compensate Energy Committee members $50 per regular meeting (no vote tally reported)
• Committee unanimously approved minutes from June 4, July 23, and August 27 meetings (unanimous)

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The South Burlington Library Governance and Nominating Committee will consider two actions at its September 24, 2025 meeting: approving the draft minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting and reviewing the Patron Code of Conduct policy. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, review of library exits, and a period for public comments unrelated to agenda items.

• Approve the draft minutes from the June 24, 2025 library governance meeting
• Review and discuss the Patron Code of Conduct policy

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to add language stating the library assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items to the Patron Code of Conduct. It also added a clause requiring patrons to abide by federal, state, and local laws and policies. Both motions passed unanimously and will be sent to the full Board for a vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended Patron Code of Conduct to state library assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items (unanimous)
• Amended Patron Code of Conduct to require patrons to abide by federal, state, and local laws and policies (unanimous)

Library Communications Committee

The Library Communications Committee will vote to approve the regular committee minutes from August 21, 2025. The meeting will include a check‑in on Library Card Sign‑Up Month and set goals for the 2025‑26 period. Members will review the communications calendar, brainstorm upcoming projects, and discuss amplification opportunities.

• Approval of regular committee minutes of August 21, 2025
• Library Card Sign‑Up Month check‑in
• Goal setting for 2025‑26 (and/or Fall 2025)
• Review of the communications calendar
• Brainstorm and select upcoming communication projects

The committee unanimously approved the August 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It established a tracking system for outreach interactions, with Holly Painter and Sue Meyer collecting data for an October report. Formal goal setting for 2025‑26 was postponed to the November meeting. Members were asked to review the communications calendar independently for promotion opportunities.

• Approved August 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Established outreach tracking system; Holly Painter and Sue Meyer to collect October data
• Postponed formal 2025‑26 goal setting to November meeting
• Directed members to independently review communications calendar for promotion opportunities

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The South Burlington Safe Routes to School Task Force will meet remotely at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes administrative items such as a school board vacant seat, an annual report, and succession planning, followed by updates on city and district infrastructure projects and program updates on bike‑smart sign‑ups and the SB Passport. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion and information sharing.

• School Board vacant seat
• Annual report
• Task Force succession planning
• City infrastructure project updates
• Bike Smart sign‑ups

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will discuss potential policy directions for the use of AI in public art and calls to artists. The body will also review the Call to Artists for the Garden Street Project and the FY2025 Annual Report.

• Discussion of AI policy for public art and Calls to Artists
• Review of Call to Artists for the Garden Street Project
• Review and approval of the FY2025 Annual Report (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)

The committee approved the corrected minutes from the August 27 meeting. It unanimously approved the updated draft Call for Artists for the Williston Road Streetscape and Garden Street projects, which includes new AI language. The Annual Report was also approved unanimously. The staff will add the AI language to the document and publish it within the next month.

• Approved August 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Call for Artists for Williston Rd & Garden St projects (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Report (unanimous)

City Council

The South Burlington City Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as minutes, a natural resources work plan, and expansions of two committees. Councilors will adopt an alcohol policy for 180 Market Street and approve the FY26 Energy Project Reserve Fund budget. The council will receive FY25 year‑end financial reports and make allocation decisions. The primary focus will be a presentation of FY27 budget projections, discussion of council goals, and direction to staff.

• Approve FY26 Energy Project Reserve Fund (EPRF) Budget
• Adopt the Alcohol Policy for 180 Market Street, effective immediately
• Approve Resolution #2025‑18 expanding the Sextons Committee to eight members
• Approve Resolution #2025‑19 expanding the Economic Development Committee to nine members
• Receive FY27 Budget projections and discuss council goals

The South Burlington City Council approved the FY26 Energy Project Reserve Fund budget and a $300,000 allocation to the Health Care Reserve Fund. The consent agenda (minus one item) and a resolution honoring Library Director Jennifer Murray were also approved. Ann Pugh was appointed as an ex officio member of the City Center Collaborative board.

• Approved consent agenda (minus item c) – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution #2025-20 honoring Library Director Jennifer Murray – vote 4-0
• Approved $40,000 transfer for curbs/sidewalks and $65,000 Climate Action consulting – vote 4-0
• Approved $300,000 allocation to Health Care Reserve Fund – vote 3-1
• Approved FY26 Energy Project Reserve Fund budget – vote 4-0
• Appointed Ann Pugh as ex officio member of City Center Collaborative board – vote 4-0

Library Board of Trustees

The South Burlington Library Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the Old Debt Policy. The board will also hold a public conversation with staff and enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on Old Debt Policy
• Executive session for personnel issues
• FY 2025 Year End Financial Review
• Friends of the South Burlington Library Report

The trustees voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the August 14, 2025 Board meeting. No action was taken on the motion to approve the Old Debt Policy. The board also noted the transition to new Library Director Bree Drapa and thanked outgoing director Jennifer Murray.

• Approved August 14, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on motion to approve Old Debt Policy

Housing Committee

The South Burlington Housing Committee will meet on September 10, 2025 to receive updates on the Homes for All collaboration, review amendments to the LDR and possible use of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) in the City Center, discuss allocation of housing need within the town’s targets, and consider information‑gathering for the CAP Buildings thermal implementation. The agenda also includes a public comment period and other business.

• UPWP: Homes for All Collaboration – status update and next steps
• LDR Amendments – consideration of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) in City Center
• Housing Targets – discussion of allocation of need within total targets
• CAP Buildings/Thermal Implementation – discussion of information‑gathering strategy
• Other Business – open items

The committee accepted the prior meeting minutes and heard updates on the City’s Land Use Regulations, Transfer Development Rights, and proposed housing targets for 2030. Members discussed the potential impact of TDRs and the CCRPC’s suggested 7,500 new homes by 2030, but no action was taken. The committee also reviewed the City’s Climate Action Plan emphasis on long‑term energy costs, without adopting any new measures.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will consider the draft minutes from August 13, 2025, receive city updates, and discuss several reports and plans. The key action is to approve a set of e‑bike ordinance amendments and policy recommendations to forward to the City Council in October. The meeting also includes discussion of the FY25 and FY24 annual reports, the FY27 initial capital improvement plan, the FY26 capital improvement plan, and preparation for the Energy Festival.

• Approve e‑bike ordinance amendments and policy recommendations (to present to Council in October)
• Review FY25 Annual Report
• Review FY24 Annual Report
• Discuss FY27 Initial Capital Improvement Plan
• Discuss FY26 Capital Improvement Plan

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the draft minutes after minor edits. The motion was made by Chair Havaleh Gagne, seconded by Mark Pasanen, and passed with all members in favor. No other formal actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report on the City Council’s adoption of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and discuss next steps, including staff review, community communication, and support for the city budgeting process. The committee will also consider draft documents related to the plan’s implementation and action plan.

• Approve August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Council Adoption Report on the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Discuss next steps: staff review, community communication, work‑plan impact, budgeting support (Goal 5)
• Review draft SB Implementation Plan (July 2025)
• Review FY25 PPS approved with committee adoption and draft SB Strategy Action Plan

Recreation & Parks Committee

The committee will meet to review the FY25 budget, hear a presentation on the CRO Master Plan, and approve past meeting minutes. Public comments unrelated to the agenda and agenda changes will also be addressed.

• FY25 Budget Review
• CRO Master Plan Presentation/Discussion

Development Review Board

The South Burlington Development Review Board will meet to review and potentially decide on a site plan amendment for a 60.7-acre public park. The amendment proposes relocating a recreation path to accommodate updated wetland delineation at 124 Nowland Farm Road. The board will also review draft minutes from the August 5 meeting and accept public comments.

• Site plan amendment SP-25-32 for park path relocation at 124 Nowland Farm Road
• Review of draft minutes from August 5, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period on agenda items

The Development Review Board voted to close Site Plan Application SP-25-32, which amends a public park path, with all present voting in favor. The Board also approved the minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting, again with all present voting in favor. No further business was taken.

• Closed Site Plan Application SP-25-32 (all present voting in favor)
• Approved minutes of 5 August 2025 (all present voting in favor)

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will review bubble diagrams and Master Plan updates for several open spaces. The body will also discuss its participation in the upcoming Energy Festival and review its work plan.

• Review of Master Plan updates and bubble diagrams for Veteran's Park, Wheeler, Hubbard, and Red Rocks open spaces
• Discussion of NRCC booth and volunteer roles for the Energy Festival on September 27
• Review of draft committee actions for the Work Plan

The committee approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously, with one member abstaining. A motion to accept the FY26 work plan was passed unanimously. Members decided not to staff a table at the September 27‑28 South Burlington Energy Festival.

• Adopted August 06, 2025 minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
• Approved FY26 work plan (unanimous)
• Decided not to have a table at the 2025 Energy Festival (no formal vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider action on several amendments to Land Development Regulations and the Official Map. The body will also discuss the FY27 budget schedule and a volunteer stipend policy.

• Public hearing on Land Development Regulations #LDR25-01 to LDR-25-07 and Official Map #OM25-01
• Public hearing on updates to the Nuisance Ordinance
• Contract award for Brewer Parkway Water Line Replacement Project to Poulin Construction
• Allocation of up to $7,500 for an energy feasibility study at Airport Parkway Wastewater Treatment facility
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement between the City and AFSCME

The South Burlington City Council approved its consent agenda, including a collective bargaining agreement, a $7,500 energy feasibility study, and a water line replacement contract. It adopted the LDR-25-01 through LDR-25-07 amendments and the corresponding official map changes, increasing allowable building heights to 14 stories. The council also approved an update to the Nuisance Ordinance, directed the Planning Commission to study Transfer of Development Rights for taller buildings, and set the FY27 budget schedule.

• Approved consent agenda items (collective bargaining agreement, $7,500 energy study, water line contract, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee workplan, Planning Commission workplan) – unanimous
• Approved FY26 Planning Commission Workplan (item 6f) after pull‑back – unanimous
• Adopted LDR amendments LDR-25-01 through LDR-25-07 and Official Map amendment OF-25-01 – unanimous
• Directed Planning Commission to further consider use of TDRs for additional building heights – vote 4‑1 (Fitzgerald opposed)
• Approved update to the Nuisance Ordinance with clarified daytime noise prohibition – unanimous
• Approved FY27 Budget Schedule as presented – unanimous
• Interviewed candidates for vacancies on Economic Development, Sextons, and Energy committees – action taken

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to consider entering executive session to discuss the City Manager’s contract and labor negotiations with AFSCME. The meeting includes procedural items like agenda review and public comments, with no substantive decisions listed.

The council unanimously found that premature public knowledge of the city’s contract negotiations would disadvantage the city. It then voted to enter executive session under V.S.A. § 313(a)(1)(A) to discuss the City Manager’s employment contract and the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME. After the discussion, the council unanimously voted to exit executive session. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to find premature public knowledge would disadvantage the city – passed unanimously
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss City Manager contract and collective bargaining agreement – passed unanimously
• Motion to exit executive session – passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed unanimously

Public Art Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the South Burlington Public Art Gallery and review a candidate for the curator position. Members will also review the Call to Artists for the Garden Street Project in the City Center.

• Appointment consideration for Public Gallery Curator Maedeh Asgharpour
• Review of Call to Artists for the Garden Street Project
• Gallery status update from Ilona Blanchard

The Public Art Committee approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting and unanimously appointed Maedeh Asgharpour as the new Public Gallery Curator. The committee also confirmed a $700 honorarium for the Garden Street Project and added a request to include AI language in future RFP qualifications. Council liaison Tim Barritt will be replaced by Ann Pugh.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Maedeh Asgharpour as Public Gallery Curator (unanimous)
• Confirmed $700 honorarium for Garden Street Project
• Added AI language request to qualifications under RFP (added to agenda)
• Tim Barritt stepping down as Council liaison; Ann Pugh to replace him

Energy Committee

The South Burlington Energy Committee will convene on August 27, 2025, to review prior meeting minutes, receive public comments, and hear an ECOS modeling update. The meeting is open to in-person attendance at 180 Market Street or electronically via Zoom.

The Energy Committee set the South Burlington festival to run from 11 am to 3 pm on September 27. Committee members assigned follow‑up tasks, including Lou checking diesel and gas consumption numbers, VGS clarifying the CCF‑to‑MMBTU conversion, and CCRPC double‑checking stationary emissions tables. Keith requested per‑capita residential transportation impact calculations and additional normalizing data for commercial gas use. No formal votes were recorded.

• Set festival operating hours to 11 am‑3 pm on Sept 27 (decision)
• Lou will check diesel and gas consumption numbers from Public Works (action)
• VGS to clarify local conversion factor for CCF to MMBTU (action)
• CCRPC will double‑check that table 9 stationary emissions includes electricity grid emissions (action)
• Keith asked for residential transportation impacts calculated on a per‑capita basis (request)
• Keith requested more normalizing data for commercial gas consumption by square footage (request)
• Committee will seek volunteers for festival staffing via email to mailing list (action)
• Staff discussed potential heat‑pump for wastewater treatment plant and painting digester black for solar gain (discussion)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review staff recommendations regarding lot coverage on large lots. The body will also receive a presentation on the goals for Shelburne Road planning and discuss existing regulations related to Act 250 Tier 1A.

• Discussion of staff recommendations for lot coverage on large lots
• Presentation on Shelburne Road Planning overview and general goals
• Discussion of existing South Burlington regulations for Act 250 Tier 1A

The commission voted to approve the corrected minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting and the August 12, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved corrected minutes of 10 June 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes of 12 August 2025 (unanimous)

Library Communications Committee

The committee will discuss goal setting for 2025-2026 and review the communications calendar. Members will also brainstorm projects and discuss outreach for Library Card Sign-Up Month.

• Library Card Sign-Up Month planning
• Market St. tabling events
• Goal setting for 2025-2026
• The Other Paper opportunity
• Approval of July 17, 2025 minutes

The Communications Committee unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It set a target of 100 new patrons for Library Card Sign‑up Month and assigned article submissions to committee members. The group postponed brainstorming new projects until the September meeting and will revisit programming ideas then. The Library Director will ask for a marketing budget line item.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set goal of 100 new patrons for Library Card Sign‑up Month
• Assigned September 4 article on Library Card Sign‑up Month to Ashley
• Assigned October 2 article on department heads to Whitney (interviews) and Holly (write)
• Postponed brainstorming and project selection until September
• Decided to bring programming ideas back for discussion in September
• Jennifer will request a budget line item for marketing
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m.

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The task force will discuss infrastructure projects for RMCS, FTMS/SBHS, and city/district updates. They will also plan fall engagement activities like Bike Smart sign-ups and address succession planning for unfilled seats.

• RMCS final project list review
• FTMS/SBHS fall engagement planning
• Bike Smart sign-up initiative
• Corrections to 7/17/25 minutes
• Unfilled seats: School Board and Bike Ped Committee

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on several key items including possible approval of opioid settlement agreements, amendments to the Housing Trust Fund, and contracts such as the FY26 line striping project. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the South Burlington Economic Development Strategic Plan and discussions on shared use path regulations.

• Approve FY26 line striping contract with L&D Safety Marking Corporation
• Possible approval of opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family, and eight manufacturers
• Amend Housing Trust Fund via Resolution #2025-17
• Appoint John Christman as Building Inspector
• Discuss speed enforcement on Shared Use Paths

The council voted unanimously to join Vermont's national opioid settlement agreements and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. It also adopted the South Burlington Economic Development Strategic Plan by unanimous vote. The consent agenda, including approvals for the FY26 line‑striping contract, a building inspector appointment, and fire‑official ticketing authority, was approved unanimously. The June 27, 2025 minutes were approved 4‑0 with one abstention.

• Approved consent agenda (minus June 27 minutes) unanimously
• Approved June 27, 2025 minutes 4‑0 (Ms. Pugh abstained)
• Approved FY26 line‑striping contract to L&D Safety Marking Corporation (unanimous)
• Appointed John Christman as Building Inspector (unanimous)
• Authorized fire officials to issue municipal tickets (unanimous)
• Approved joining opioid settlement agreements, authorizing City Manager (unanimous)
• Adopted Economic Development Strategic Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Development Agreement for Old Farm Road relocation (as part of consent agenda, unanimous)

Pension Advisory Committee

The South Burlington Pension Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review a SEI Q2 Net Performance Report, including an asset allocation overview and asset liability study. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approve prior meeting minutes from April 22, 2025
• SEI review of Q2 Net Performance Report with asset allocation and liability study

The South Burlington Pension Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The committee reviewed Q2 net performance, noting the retirement plan is 89.3% funded and recommended adjusting to Portfolio A. A motion to authorize the recommended portfolio adjustment was made by Steve Locke and seconded by Spencer Baker. No other business was taken.

• Agenda approved (no vote recorded)
• Prior meeting minutes approved (no vote recorded)
• Motion to authorize portfolio adjustment as recommended was made and seconded

Library Board of Trustees

The South Burlington Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the July meeting, introduce a new children’s librarian, review the FY2025 financial report, and discuss next steps for the library’s strategic plan. The board will also receive updates on the director search, staff meetings, and the Friends of the Library report.

• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting
• Introduction of new Children's Librarian Erin
• FY 2025 Year End Financial Review
• Update on Library Director search
• Strategic Plan discussion on next steps

The Library Board approved the July 10, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. The chair amended the agenda, moving the Strategic Plan discussion to item 15. Committee memberships for Finance, Communications, and Governance & Nominating were confirmed. The board entered executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 10, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item 16 (Strategic Plan discussion) to item 15
• Set Finance Committee members: Brenda Withey (Chair), Ted Lenski, Donna Swartwout
• Set Communications Committee members: Holly Painter (Chair), Ashley Haefele, Rebecca Stazi, Whitney Kirzinger
• Set Governance & Nominating Committee members: Margery Vagt (Chair), Anne LaLonde, Marty Reid, Stacey Pape, Donna Swartwout
• Entered executive session at 6:46 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 pm

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet to review Planning Commission updates and determine the focus for a presentation by Miro Weinberger regarding 'Let’s Build Homes'. The committee will also discuss learning opportunities such as webinars and presentations.

• Discussion on focus for Miro Weinberger's 'Let’s Build Homes' presentation
• Review of Planning Commission updates
• Discussion of national and local learning opportunities and webinars

The committee adopted City Manager Jessie Baker’s suggested language changes to the resolution it had previously forwarded to the City Council. The motion was made by Chris, seconded by Vince, and passed unanimously, though one member voiced reservations about the “up to 120% of AMI” range. No other agenda items were formally decided; discussions on a noise ordinance, a presentation by Mayor Weinberger, and educational programs were left open.

• Adopted City Manager Jessie Baker’s language recommendations to the resolution (unanimous)

Board of Abatement

The Board of Abatement will conduct hearings regarding four specific properties. The board will then enter an executive session to deliberate on these cases and determine next steps.

• Abatement hearing for Q1 Grandview Drive
• Abatement hearing for 3 Hanover Street
• Abatement hearing for 7 Mountain View BLVD
• Abatement hearing for 104 Hayes Ave

The Board of Civil Authority held abatement hearings for four properties, but no rulings were issued and each hearing was closed. The Board then approved moving into a Deliberative Session, with all present members voting in favor. Afterward, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Moved to Deliberative Session – motion passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed unanimously

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will discuss alternatives for the Patchen Road scoping study. The body will also review the FY26 Policies, Priorities, and Strategies and Work Plan.

• Patchen Road Scoping Study Alternatives Meeting
• FY26 Policies, Priorities, and Strategies and Work Plan
• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Energy Festival planning
• DPW city updates

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the draft minutes from June 11, 2025 with one abstention. Members voted unanimously to keep the current chair, vice‑chair, and clerk. The FY26 policies, priorities, and strategies spreadsheet was approved unanimously. In a non‑binding straw vote, members expressed a preference for Alternative 1 of the Patchen Road project.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (1 abstention)
• Unanimously retained incumbent Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Approved FY26 work‑plan spreadsheet unanimously
• Straw vote preferred Patchen Road Alternative 1

Sextons Committee

The committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a preliminary design and site preparation plan for Eldredge Cemetery. The meeting also includes a review of progress updates from members.

• Review and approval of preliminary design and site preparation plan at Eldredge Cemetery

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a motion allowing John Simson to make a payment to the Department of Public Works from the cemetery account. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved a $200 donation by John Simson to the Vermont Old Cemetery Association.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion allowing John Simson to pay DPW from cemetery account (unanimous)
• Approved $200 donation to Vermont Old Cemetery Association (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss an implementation plan for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The committee intends to make a recommendation regarding this plan to the City Council.

• Discussion and recommendation to City Council on the Economic Development Strategic Plan Implementation Plan
• Update on the approved South Burlington City Center Collaborative Agreement
• Notice of Public Hearing on September 2, 2025, for Form Based Code, LDR and Accommodations in Commercial Area Amendments

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22 meeting by unanimous vote. It then unanimously recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the strategic economic development plan prepared by CivicSol. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 22 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt strategic economic development plan (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an analysis of Act 250 Tier 1A requirements. The body will also discuss potential updates to the FY26 Work Plan and the PC report regarding LDR amendments.

• Act 250 Tier 1A: Analysis of Requirements
• Planning Commission FY26 Work Plan discussion and possible update
• LDR Amendments: Potential update to PC report including zoning map LDR-25-07

The commission voted 4‑0 to submit the updated Work Plan to the City Council. It also approved the amended Planning Commission Report on LDR amendments LDR‑25‑01 through LDR‑25‑07. Finally, the July 8 and July 22, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with suggested amendments.

• Approved submission of Work Plan updates to City Council (4-0)
• Approved amended Planning Commission Report on LDR amendments LDR-25-01 to LDR-25-07 (4-0)
• Approved July 8 and July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments (4-0)

Recreation & Parks Committee

The Recreation & Parks Committee will meet to review the FY26 Budget and the FY review for events and programs. The committee will also discuss the Master Plan and the upcoming September meeting.

• FY26 Budget
• FY Review of Events & Programs
• Master Plan discussion

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will review a presentation on noise pollution's impact on wildlife and discuss language for a noise ordinance. The body will also appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair and work to approve the FY26 Work Plan.

• Discussion of noise ordinance language following a presentation by Grace Leckey
• Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of the FY26 Work Plan

The committee accepted the July 2, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote (Mr. Chaulot abstained). Members voted unanimously to appoint J. Balerna as chair, L. Kupferman as vice chair, and L. Yankowski as clerk. A work group of Mr. Bossange, Mr. Kupferman, and Ms. Balerna was formed to develop the FY27 work plan. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Minutes from July 2, 2025 accepted unanimously (Chaulot abstained)
• Elected J. Balerna chair, L. Kupferman vice chair, L. Yankowski clerk (unanimous)
• Formed work group (Bossange, Kupferman, Balerna) to draft FY27 work plan

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider amendments to the Burlington International Airport master plan and site plan. The board will also review a request from Tesla to add outdoor display to an existing building.

• Master plan amendment for a 14,200 sf hangar at 1200 Airport Drive
• Site plan for a 13,800 sf hangar at 240 Eagle Drive
• Tesla site plan amendment for outdoor display at 218 Hannaford Dr.
• Dismissed application for 2,500 sf of commercial use at 127 Hidden Meadow Ln.

The Development Review Board unanimously closed Master Plan Application MP-25-01 and Site Plan Applications SP-25-27 and SP-25-29. It dismissed Site Plan Application SP-25-31 as ineligible with no board action. The board also approved the July 1 and July 15 minutes.

• Closed Master Plan Application MP-25-01 (unanimous)
• Closed Site Plan Application SP-25-27 (unanimous)
• Closed Site Plan Application SP-25-29 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Site Plan Application SP-25-31 as ineligible (no action)
• Approved July 1 and July 15 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to zoning and subdivision regulations for the City Center and commercial areas. The body will also review a long-term scoping study for Exit 14 and a report on Transferable Development Rights.

• Proposed LDR-25-01 to LDR-25-07 amendments to increase allowed heights and streamline City Center review
• Construction contract for Airport Parkway Wastewater Treatment Facility Solids Handling Upgrade with Shenk Enterprises
• Construction contract for Farrell Dog Park Improvements with Engineer’s Construction Inc.
• Resolution #2025-16 to add a four-way stop at Market Street and Garden Street
• Adoption of VT Alert as a public notification system for emergency situations

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which includes contracts for wastewater treatment upgrades, a dog park improvement, and a land dedication for Garden Street. It also unanimously approved a new agreement with the South Burlington City Center Collaborative and combined the Williston Road and Garden Street public‑art budgets. Resolution 2025‑16 adding a four‑way stop at Market and Garden Streets was adopted. A motion to hold a public hearing on LDR‑25‑01 through LDR‑25‑07 and OM‑25‑01 was approved 4‑1.

• Approved the Consent Agenda covering multiple contracts and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with South Burlington City Center Collaborative (unanimous)
• Approved combined public‑art budget for Williston Road and Garden Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16 adding a four‑way stop at Market and Garden Streets (unanimous)
• Authorized land dedication for Garden Street public right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Awarded Farrell Dog Park Improvements contract to Engineer’s Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized pre‑qualification of consultants for FY26‑FY29 Public Works projects (unanimous)
• Motion to schedule a public hearing on LDR‑25‑01 through LDR‑25‑07 and OM‑25‑01 passed 4‑1

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider entering an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss the negotiation of real estate lease or purchase options.

• Executive session regarding real estate lease or purchase options

The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss negotiation of real estate lease or purchase options, then voted to return to open session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No other business was taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate lease/purchase options (unanimous vote)
• Returned to open session (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Public Art Committee

The special meeting scheduled for July 30, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had included the review of a Call to Artists for the Garden Street Project and the approval of a next exhibit for the Public Gallery.

• Review of Call to Artists for Garden Street Project
• Approval of next Public Gallery exhibit

Library Board of Trustees

The South Burlington Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a listening session regarding the Library Director position. The board will also review library exits and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Listening Session: Library Director Position
• Review of library exits

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will conduct a volunteer orientation and elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. The body will also develop and approve its workplan for fiscal year 2026.

• Election of committee officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk)
• Development and approval of FY26 workplan
• Presentation by Efficiency Vermont
• Review of committee bylaws and member roles

The Energy Committee voted to appoint Steve Crowley as Chair and MJ Reale as Vice‑Chair. Members also decided not to appoint a Clerk. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm after discussing the FY 26 workplan.

• Appointed Steve Crowley as Chair
• Appointed MJ Reale as Vice‑Chair
• Decided not to appoint a Clerk

Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk. Members will discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan and review the FY 2024-25 Annual Report for possible approval.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
• Review and possible approval of the FY 2024-25 Annual Report
• Status update and calendar review for the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review of FY 2026 City and Committee Policies Programs Strategies

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. Nicole Labrecque was elected Chair, Chris Carrigan Vice Chair, and Tom Bailey Clerk. The draft annual report was also approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Nicole Labrecque as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Carrigan as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Tom Bailey as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved draft annual report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a reorganization meeting to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. The body will also discuss the status of the Parks and Open Space Master Plans and the Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Election of Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Parks and Open Space Master Plans project status presentation by CRO
• Economic Development Strategic Plan update from Community Development Director Ilona Blanchard

The South Burlington Planning Commission elected J. Louisos as Chair, M. MacDonald as Vice Chair, and D. Leban as Clerk, each by unanimous vote. The commission also approved a schedule to meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., with no second meeting in December and meetings moved when they conflict with legal holidays. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected J. Louisos as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected M. MacDonald as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected D. Leban as Clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting schedule: second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., no second meeting in December, move meetings for legal holidays (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct first readings for Land Development Regulations and an updated Nuisance Ordinance, with public hearings set for September 2. The body will also consider a capital assessment fee for fire expansion and a contract for police department IT migration.

• Contract for South Burlington Police Department .gov migration to SymQuest up to $33,000
• First reading of LDR-25-01 to LDR-25-07 and Official Map-25-01
• First reading of updated Nuisance Ordinance regarding excessive noise
• Proposed Resolution 2025-15 to implement a Capital Assessment fee for Fire expansion
• Easements for Dorset Street shared use path between Old Cross Road and Sadie Lane

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which includes a $33,000 award to SymQuest for the police department’s .gov migration and acceptance of easements for the Dorset Street shared‑use path. Council members received and held the first reading of the Land Development Regulation amendments and warned of a public hearing on September 2, 2025. They also moved to warn a second reading and public hearing on updates to the Nuisance Ordinance for the same date, which passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously (includes $33,000 award to SymQuest)
• Accepted permanent and temporary easements for Dorset Street shared‑use path
• Held first reading of LDR amendments; warned public hearing 2 Sep 2025
• Warned second reading and public hearing on Nuisance Ordinance updates 2 Sep 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Abatement

The Board of Abatement will review abatement procedures and select dates to address three outstanding requests. The meeting also includes time for public comments not related to the agenda.

• Review of abatement procedures
• Scheduling of three outstanding abatement requests

The Board set a hearing for three outstanding abatement requests on 13 August 2025 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and passed with all present voting in favor.

• Scheduled hearing for three abatement requests on Aug 13, 2025 (3‑6 p.m.)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Library Communications Committee

The committee will meet to review the previous month's activities and establish goals. The session includes a review of library exits and a discussion on upcoming amplification opportunities.

• Review of library exits
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Goal setting
• Review of last month's activities

The Communications Committee unanimously approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It postponed the goal‑setting discussion until the August meeting. The committee was tasked with drafting language for a public listening session on the Library Director hiring and will send a revised flyer to Board of Trustees Chair Ted Lenski. September will be Library Card Sign‑Up Month, with outreach planned to new residents and local partners.

• Approved May 15, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed goal‑setting discussion to August meeting
• Tasked Communications Committee to draft language for public listening session (7/29/25)
• Draft flyer reviewed and will be sent to BOT Chair Ted Lenski for review
• Designated September as Library Card Sign‑Up Month with theme “One Card, Endless Possibilities”
• Added coordination with Foundation, Library Director public listening session, and Library Card Sign‑Up Month to Other Business agenda

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Safe Routes to School Task Force will discuss moving its operations to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. The group will also review infrastructure projects and plan fall engagement for FTMS and SBHS.

• Transition of task force to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
• Review of Orchard Final Project List
• Planning for fall engagement with FTMS and SBHS
• City and District project updates

Board of Civil Authority

The Board of Civil Authority will discuss the management of elections and voter registration. The meeting includes a review of a Walgreens appeal to Superior Court and the selection of dates for appraisal hearings.

• Review of Walgreens Appeal to Superior Court
• Review of New Election Management System
• Updates on Election Training Videos
• Review of procedure for bi-annual voter checklist challenge/purge
• Setting meeting times for potential appraisal hearings

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to elect its officers and review administrative updates. The body will consider approving a request for qualifications for the Garden Street project and a new exhibit for the South Burlington Public Gallery.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Review and possible approval of Call to Artists for the Garden Street project
• Review and possible approval of the next South Burlington Public Gallery exhibit

The Public Art Committee approved the June 17 minutes (Mark abstained). Officers were elected, keeping Amanda as Chair and Sebastian as Vice‑Chair, with unanimous support. The committee voted to recommend that City Council combine the two project budgets into a single fund for one art installation, passing unanimously. The next Gallery show discussion was postponed and a special meeting was set for July 30.

• Approved June 17 minutes (Mark abstained)
• Elected Amanda Holland as Chair and Sebastian Ryder as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council combining two project budgets into one (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of next Public Gallery show
• Scheduled special meeting on July 30 to refine Artist Call and discuss Gallery show

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider a master plan amendment and a site plan application for the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. The proposals involve adding two hangars to the airport complex.

• Master plan application #MP-25-01 for a 14,200 sf hangar at 1200 Airport Drive
• Site plan application #SP-25-27 for a 13,800 sf hangar at 240 Eagle Drive

The Development Review Board moved to continue Master Plan Application MP-25-01 and Site Plan Application SP-25-27 until 5 August 2025. The motion passed with all present voting in favor. Minutes from the 1 July 2025 meeting were not presented for approval. No public comments were received.

• Continue Master Plan Application MP-25-01 to 5 Aug 2025 (all present voting in favor)
• Continue Site Plan Application SP-25-27 to 5 Aug 2025 (all present voting in favor)
• Minutes of 1 July 2025 not presented for approval

Recreation & Parks Committee

The committee will hold a conversation regarding the Master Plan and review the FY27 budget. The meeting also includes updates on several city parks and a report from the Director.

• FY27 Budget discussion
• Master Plan conversation
• Updates on Farrell Park, City Center, Hubbard, and Veterans Memorial parks

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve updates to the Patron Code of Conduct and determine board leadership. The board will also hold a listening session to gather input on requirements for the next Library Director.

• Approval of updated Patron Code of Conduct
• Approval of Trustee Board Leadership
• Listening session for next Library Director requirements

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The Board unanimously accepted the proposed leadership slate: Ted Lenski as Chair, Anne LaLonde as Vice Chair, Brenda Ellwood Withey as Treasurer, and Donna Swartwout as Secretary. The Board postponed action on the proposed changes to the Patron Code of Conduct to discuss further with staff. The Board scheduled a public listening session on July 29 at 5:30 p.m. for the Library Director search and assigned Holly to prepare publicity.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new board leadership slate (Chair Ted Lenski, Vice Chair Anne LaLonde, Treasurer Brenda Ellwood Withey, Secretary Donna Swartwout) (unanimous)
• Postponed Patron Code of Conduct changes (postponed)
• Scheduled July 29, 2025 listening session on Library Director search (planned)
• Assigned Holly to write publicity for the listening session (task assigned)

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet to discuss permitting and development fees and how to support affordable housing. The body will also review a resolution regarding Area Median Income (AMI) changes for the Housing Trust Fund and receive an update on ARPA funds.

• Discussion of permitting and development fees for housing
• Review of Resolution on changes in AMI for Housing Trust Fund
• Update on the use of ARPA funds
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk

The committee re‑elected Nora Senecal as chair, Sandy Dooley as vice chair, and Vince Bolduc as clerk, each by unanimous vote. The members approved the meeting minutes, incorporating the HTF version from the June 11 meeting, with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; discussions on development fees and ARPA funds were noted for future work.

• Nora Senecal re‑elected as chair (unanimous)
• Sandy Dooley re‑elected as vice chair (unanimous)
• Vince Bolduc elected as clerk (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with HTF version (6‑0)

Sextons Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially approve design and site preparation plans and a budget provided by Fortino Acosta. Members will also receive updates on cemetery rules and regulations and a scheduled workday at Eldredge Cemetery.

• Review and potential approval of Fortino Acosta design and site preparation plans and budget
• Update on Rules and Regulations submission to City Council
• Update on July 12, 2025 workday at Eldredge Cemetery on Airport Rd

The committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. Members discussed moving the review of cemetery governance and operations into FY 26 priorities, and reviewed a preliminary landscaping master plan. No further formal actions or approvals were taken.

• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding draft amendments to the Land Development Regulations and the Official Map. The body will consider feedback and may take action to approve these amendments for submission to the City Council.

• Public hearing on draft amendments to the Land Development Regulations
• Public hearing on draft amendments to the Official Map
• Possible approval of Land Development Regulations and Official Map amendments
• Update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan from Director Ilona Blanchard

The Planning Commission opened and then closed the public hearing on LDR‑25‑01 through LDR‑25‑07 unanimously. Members adopted a recommendation to remove the word “supportive” from the long‑term‑care facility definition and approved correction of typos in the Traffic Overlay District Table of Uses. In a straw poll, a majority voted to forward the LDR amendments to the City Council with an 8 a.m.–5 p.m. work‑hour limit and to obtain additional technical information on decibel standards.

• Opened public hearing on LDR‑25‑01 through LDR‑25‑07 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on LDR amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendation to remove the word “supportive” from the long‑term‑care facility definition
• Approved correction of typos in the Traffic Overlay District Table of Uses
• Majority voted to forward LDR amendments to City Council with 8 a.m.–5 p.m. work‑hour limit and to seek further technical data on decibel standards

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and take possible action on ordinances regarding fire prevention and electrical installations. The body will also consider updates to the Utility Service Line Ordinance and adopt FY26 policy workplans.

• Possible adoption of a Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
• Possible adoption of an Electrical Installations Ordinance
• Resolution 2025-13 and 2025-14 to set permit and inspection fees for fire and electrical safety
• Public hearing and possible action on the Utility Service Line Ordinance
• Adoption of FY26 Policy Priorities & Strategies workplans

The South Burlington City Council approved a resolution honoring Deputy Fire Chief Terry Francis. It adopted the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance and the Electrical Installation Ordinance, and set new permit and inspection fees for each. The FY26 Policy, Priorities and Strategies work plan for multiple committees was also approved. An executive session was held to discuss a real‑estate option for the J.A.M. Golf property.

• Approved Resolution honoring Deputy Fire Chief Terry Francis (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Electrical Installation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 setting fees for Fire Ordinance permits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 setting fees for Electrical Safety Ordinance inspections (unanimous)
• Adopted FY26 Policy, Priorities and Strategies work plan for Leadership Team and Council (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss J.A.M. Golf property options (unanimous)

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will hear a presentation regarding the Wheeler Parcel petition. The body also plans to establish workgroups for tree and herbicide and pesticide policies.

• Wheeler Parcel Petition presentation
• Parks and Open Spaces Master Plans update from CRO
• Creation of a Tree Policy workgroup
• Creation of a Herbicide and Pesticide Policy workgroup

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No formal action was taken on the Wheeler Parcel petition or the proposed tree and herbicide policies; the items were discussed but not adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was seconded.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider a site plan for new storage and fueling facilities at the Burlington International Airport. The board will also review a sketch plan amendment for a wastewater treatment facility. These decisions impact infrastructure and site usage at two specific city locations.

• Sketch plan application #SK-25-04: Amendment to wastewater treatment facility at 15 Bartlett Bay Road, including demolition of seven buildings and one tank and construction of six buildings and one tank
• Site plan application #SP-25-22: Construction of a 43,303 sf metal building, 3,658 sf shed, fueling area, and paved apron at 698 Airport Parkway

The Development Review Board elected D. Philibert as Chair, Q. Mann as Vice Chair, and J. Lesko as Clerk, with the motion passing unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 6 and June 3, 2025 meetings by a 6‑0 vote (one abstention). Staff announced there will be no second DRB meeting in August, scheduling the next meeting for July 15.

• Appointed D. Philibert as Chair, Q. Mann as Vice Chair, J. Lesko as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 6 May 2025 and 3 June 2025 (6-0, Lenski abstained)
• Stated there will be no second DRB meeting in August; next meeting set for 15 July
• Approved the current meeting minutes (approved on 5 Aug 2025)

City Council

The City Council will decide on the FY26 municipal tax rate and tax due dates based on the 2025 Grand List. The body will also interview candidates and potentially appoint a new City Councilor to fill a vacancy.

• Approval of FY26 municipal tax rate and tax due dates
• Appointment of Rich Donahey as Assistant Treasurer
• Interviews for vacant City Councilor seat
• Possible appointment of a Councilor for a term through Town Meeting Day 2026
• Signing of water and AP warrants

The council appointed Ann Pugh to serve the vacant council seat through Town Meeting Day 2026. It also set the FY26 municipal tax rate at 0.5392 and established tax due dates for August 18, November 17, and March 16. Deputy Finance Director Rich Donahey was appointed, and the consent agenda was approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Set FY26 municipal tax rate at 0.5392 (unanimous)
• Established tax due dates: Aug 18, Nov 17, Mar 16 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rich Donahey as Deputy Finance Director (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss public officer appointment (unanimous)
• Appointed Ann Pugh to fill vacant council seat through Town Meeting Day 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a working meeting to discuss policy priorities and strategies for fiscal year 2026. No final approvals will be made at this meeting; the Council will consider a final draft at a future date.

• Discussion of Leadership Team recommendations
• Review of Council ideas for FY26 priorities
• Review of Committee recommendations
• Discussion of City Plan goals and actions

The South Burlington City Council voted unanimously to adjourn the working meeting at 12:05 p.m. No substantive policy decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The committee will review a description for the 2025 Energy Festival and draft a yearly calendar of activities. Staff will provide updates on fleet electrification, including a new Ford Lightning truck for the Stormwater Department and a charger installation at Airport Parkway.

• Approval of 2025 Energy Festival description
• Drafting of SBEC yearly calendar of deadlines and activities
• City Council resolution reducing Energy Committee seats from 12 to 9
• Installation of an EV charger at Airport Parkway for the WWTP crew
• Report on DPW purchase of a Ford Lightning truck for the Stormwater Department

The South Burlington Energy Committee did not hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2025 because there were not enough attendees. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The Library Governance and Nominating Committee will meet to review and potentially approve updates to the computer and internet use policy. The body will also discuss the laptop release form and procedures for posting policy changes to the website.

• Review of Computer and Internet Use Policy
• Review of Laptop Release Form
• Review of procedures to approve and post policy changes to the website

The committee unanimously approved the proposed changes to the Library Patron Code of Conduct, which will be sent to the Board for a vote. The minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting were also unanimously approved. The Laptop Release Form was deleted, and minor edits to the Computer and Internet Use Policy were adopted without a Board vote.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Governance & Nomination Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Deleted the Laptop Release Form (no longer used)
• Adopted edits to the Computer and Internet Use Policy (no Board vote required)
• Approved Patron Code of Conduct amendment (unanimous, to be voted on by Board)
• Discussed procedure for posting policy changes on the library website (no formal vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss applicants to serve on the City Council and provide direction to City Manager Jessie Baker. The body may enter an executive session to discuss the appointment of a public officer.

• Discussion of City Council applicants
• Potential executive session regarding the appointment of a public officer

The council moved to enter an executive session to discuss a public officer appointment, and the motion passed 4‑0. The council also scheduled candidate interviews for the June 30 meeting, followed by discussion and appointment in executive session. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session (vote 4-0)
• Scheduled candidate interviews for June 30 and subsequent executive‑session appointment discussion
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee will review city government operations and school priorities. The body will discuss and potentially take action on a School Board request to change the Charter regarding the date school items are voted on.

• Discussion of a Charter change to shift the date on which school items are voted on
• Overview of City government operations and priorities by City Manager Jessie Baker
• Overview of school priorities and policy governance by Superintendent Violet Nichols
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting, with all present voting in favor. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of 3 March 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will convene to approve draft meeting minutes from May 27 and 28, 2025, and review project plans for City Center public art selections. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting includes procedural items and an opportunity for public comment.

• Review and approve draft meeting minutes (05.27.2025 and 05.28.2025)
• Discuss City Center public art project plans

The committee approved the May 27 and May 28 minutes with corrections after a motion by Penne and a second by Sophia, recording one abstention. No public attended the meeting. The committee discussed design considerations for the Garden Street pocket‑park art project but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved corrected May 27/28 minutes (motion by Penne, second by Sophia; one abstention)
• Approved meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss FY26 Policy Priorities & Strategies and appoint members to various city boards and committees. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a grant application for additional firefighter positions.

• Construction contract for Garden Street West Shared Use Path and Utility Improvements to Engineer’s Construction, Inc.
• Final engineering contract for Bartlett Bay Road culvert replacement to Stantec
• Multi-year Drinking Water System Management Services contract with Champlain Water District
• Grant application for a SAFER grant to fund three additional firefighter positions
• Resolution #2025-11 to adjust Energy Committee composition to 9 members

The South Burlington City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a grant application for a SAFER grant to fund three additional firefighter positions. The council also approved several contracts for road and water infrastructure, adopted resolutions honoring Mark Behr and adjusting the Energy Committee size, and confirmed appointments to various city committees and boards.

• Approved Consent Agenda items a‑e (disbursements, employee handbook update, Bartlett Bay Road culvert engineering contract to Stantec, multi‑year drinking water system management contract with Champlain Water District, Garden Street West path and utility construction contract to Engineer’s Construction, Inc., and inspection contract to Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc.) – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda item f: grant application for SAFER funding for three firefighter positions – unanimous
• Approved Resolution #2025‑10 honoring Mark Behr’s service – unanimous
• Approved Resolution #2025‑11 adjusting Energy Committee composition to nine members – unanimous
• Approved list of appointees to Policy and Statutory Committees and Boards – unanimous
• Appointed Miles Chalnick as liaison to the Bike/Pedestrian Committee and removed him from the Energy Committee liaison role – unanimous
• Appointed Paul Conner as Commissioner and Ilona Blanchard as Alternate to the Green Mountain Transit Board – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve updates to the Library Use Policy and the Recording Studio Policy. The board will also review a recommended finance policy for approval and examine the Library Director's job description.

• Approval of updated Library Use Policy
• Approval of updated Recording Studio Policy
• Approval of recommended finance policy
• Review of Library Director Job Description
• Introduction of new staff member J. Murray

The trustees voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the May 8, 2025 Board meeting. They also voted unanimously, with edits, to adopt the updated SBPL Library Use Policy and the Recording Studio Policy. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Library Use Policy (unanimous, with edits)
• Adopted updated Recording Studio Policy (unanimous, with edits)

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will discuss a draft resolution and guidance for the Housing Trust Fund. The body will also receive updates on regional planning from the CCRPC and discuss its role for FY26.

• Discussion of draft Housing Trust Fund guidance and resolution
• CCRPC updates on Regional Planning
• FY26 planning for education, outreach, and community interaction
• Recognition of Larry Kupferman

The committee unanimously approved the May meeting minutes (7‑0). It also adopted a revised Housing Trust Fund resolution that adds retention language and maximum household income levels, and will forward the recommendation to the City Council (7‑0). Additionally, the committee agreed to send reading articles to the senior planner before the next packet is distributed.

• Approved May meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Adopted revised Housing Trust Fund resolution with income additions, to be sent to City Council (7-0 vote)
• Agreed to forward reading articles to senior planner before next packet

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The committee will review updates from the Department of Public Works and discuss shared use path signage. The meeting includes a discussion on I-89 bridge connections and the status of a Bicycle Friendly Community application.

• Shared Use Path Sign Survey
• I-89 Bridge Connections discussion
• Bicycle Friendly Community application progress
• DPW updates

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the draft minutes presented, with all members voting in favor. No other actions were formally adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Sextons Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss water quality control at the Shelburne Rd cemetery and beautification efforts at Eldredge. Members will also consider the approval of fees and the election of an interim chair.

• Water quality control discussion for Shelburne Rd cemetery
• Eldredge beautification and July 12, 2025 headstone cleaning and repair
• Discussion and possible approval of fees
• Election of an interim committee chair

The Sextons Committee approved the minutes from May 13, 2025 unanimously. The committee endorsed the objectives for the Shelburne Road cemetery drainage swale project and will continue its design evaluation. Revised burial plot rates and fees were adopted unanimously. John was nominated and approved as interim Chair of the committee unanimously.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed cemetery swale project objectives and continued design evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved revised burial plot rates: $700 residents, $1,000 non‑residents, $450 veterans, $200 administration fee (unanimous)
• Nominated John as interim Chair to replace Donna (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss the status of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The body will also review the FY 2025 work plan and consider approving a recommended Work Plan for FY26 to be sent to the City Council.

• Approval of recommended Work Plan to the City Council
• Status update on Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Review of FY 2025 Work Plan
• Discussion of South Burlington City Center Collaborative
• Discussion of I-C zoning & accommodations and FBC updates

The agenda was approved unanimously. Meeting minutes from May 13 and June 2 were approved with all members in favor. The committee adopted the FY26 Economic Development Committee workplan changes. Approval of the Economic Development Strategic Plan was deferred to the next committee meeting before city council review.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• May 13 & June 2 minutes approved with all in favor
• Adopted FY26 workplan changes (motion passed)
• Deferred EDSP approval to next committee meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially act on several proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations and the Official Map. Staff will also provide a presentation regarding Act 250 Tier 1A status.

• Discussion and possible action on LDR amendments #LDR-25-01 through LDR-25-07
• Possible action on Official Map #OM-25-01
• Staff presentation on Act 250 Tier 1A Status
• Approval of Planning Commission Reports

The commission unanimously approved two motions to issue warnings for the July 8, 2025 public hearing—one covering LDR amendments 25‑01 through 25‑07 and another covering an Official City Map amendment that adds a shared‑use path. The May 27 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Members decided not to hold the scheduled June 24, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved warning for public hearing on LDR amendments 25‑01‑25‑07 (6‑0)
• Approved warning for public hearing on Official City Map amendment 25‑01 adding shared‑use path (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of 27 May 2025 as written (6‑0)
• Agreed to cancel the June 24, 2025 meeting (no vote recorded)

Recreation & Parks Committee

The Recreation & Parks Committee will meet to receive a director's update and discuss the CRO Master Plan. The meeting includes time for public comments and the review of past minutes.

• CRO Master Plan Presentation/Discussion

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for various city-appointed boards and committees. The meeting may include an executive session to discuss these appointments.

• Interviews for City appointed Boards and Committees
• Executive session regarding municipal committee appointments

The council approved moving into executive session under 1 V.S.A. Section 313(a)(3) to discuss all committee appointments, with the motion passing unanimously. After the executive session, the council unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting. No agenda changes were made and there were no public comments.

• Enter executive session to discuss committee appointments (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct interviews for City appointed Boards and Committees. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items and public comment.

• Interviews for City appointed Boards and Committees

The South Burlington City Council met on June 5, 2025. The only formal action taken was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 p.m. No changes were made to the agenda, and no committee appointments or other matters were decided.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
• No changes made to agenda

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will discuss updates to several city ordinances and the Open Space Master Plan. The meeting includes introductions of a new City Liaison and City Arborist.

• Tree Preservation amendment to tree ordinance
• Pesticide and herbicide amendment to existing pesticide/herbicide ordinance
• Noise Pollution impact on wildlife language for noise ordinance
• Meadow Management in Open Space Master Plan discussion
• Community garden status for airport and Jaycee park

The committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It resolved to create advisory best‑practice guidelines for protecting large, older, and heritage trees, noting the guidelines would not be enforceable. The committee postponed discussion of noise‑pollution issues to the July 2, 2025 meeting. It also agreed to bring meadow‑management recommendations to the CRO for inclusion in the upcoming Open Space Master Plan.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to develop non‑enforceable best‑practice guidelines for tree preservation
• Planned to present meadow‑management recommendations to the CRO for the Open Space Master Plan
• Deferred noise‑pollution discussion to the July 2, 2025 meeting

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to review and discuss the draft PP&S for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Draft PP&S for FY26

The South Burlington Energy Committee reviewed a draft list of seven climate‑related initiatives presented by the City Climate Manager. MJ made a motion to endorse the list, Fred seconded, and the committee voted unanimously to accept the endorsement. No other motions or votes were recorded.

• Endorsed Bettina’s list of seven climate initiatives (unanimous vote)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider two applications for the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport and one land subdivision request. The board will review site and sketch plans for new airport facilities and a property split on Spear Street.

• Site plan #SP-25-22: 43,303 sf snow removal building, 3,658 sf shed, and fueling area at 698 Airport Parkway
• Master plan sketch #SK-25-03: 14,200 sf hangar at 240 Eagle Drive
• Sketch plan #SK-25-02: Subdivision of 36.2-acre lot at 1720 Spear St into two lots (34.2 acres and 2.0 acres)

The Development Review Board moved to continue Site Plan Application SP-25-22 to July 1, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed with all present members voting in favor. The meeting minutes were later approved by the Board on July 1, 2025. No other applications received a vote.

• Continued Site Plan Application SP-25-22 to July 1, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved the meeting minutes on July 1, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on an updated Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance. The body will also conduct first readings for ordinances regarding fire prevention, electrical installations, and utility service lines.

• Public hearing and possible action on the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance
• First reading of a Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
• First reading of an Electrical Installations Ordinance
• Resolution #2025-10 to establish a Capital Assessment Fee for Fire Department permits
• Liquor license applications for Charlie’s On Fire, LLC, Club 35, Champlain Farms, Farmers and Foragers, LLC, and Waffle Chalet

The council unanimously approved the proposed updates to the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance. It also set public hearings for the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance, the Electrical Installations Ordinance, and the Utility Service Line Ordinance, all scheduled for 7 July 2025. The council approved five liquor license applications and adopted the consent agenda without dissent.

• Approved updates to Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance for 7 July 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Electrical Installations Ordinance for 7 July 2025 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Utility Service Line Ordinance for 7 July 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved five liquor license applications (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss draft recommendations for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Laura Huffman and Steven Pedigo from CivicSol will present the plan's overview, vision, goals, and strategies.

• Presentation of Economic Development Strategic Plan draft recommendations by CivicSol

The Economic Development Committee approved the agenda unanimously. A draft Economic Development Strategic Plan was presented and discussed, covering sector partnerships, an innovation district, housing, and workforce development. No other actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved unanimously as presented

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will conduct interviews for curator candidates. The committee is also considering a recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2026 work plan to be sent to the City Council.

• Curator candidate interviews
• Consideration of FY 2026 work plan recommendation to City Council

The committee unanimously approved Jen Berger as the 2025‑2026 South Burlington Public Art Gallery Curator. The committee also unanimously approved the Public Art Committee’s Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan as a recommendation to City Council. An agenda item to appoint a curator was added with unanimous support. No public comments were received.

• Added agenda item to appoint a curator (unanimous support)
• Approved Jen Berger as 2025‑2026 Public Art Gallery Curator (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Public Art Committee Work Plan as recommendation to City Council (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will discuss planning for the 2025 Energy Festival and committee outreach efforts. Members will consider a motion to allocate funds from the Energy Prize Reserve Fund for festival planning.

• Proposed budget of $6,000-$7,000 from the Energy Prize Reserve Fund for 2025 Energy Festival planning

The Energy Committee voted to allocate $7,000 from the Energy Prize Reserve Fund to cover planning and execution costs for the 2025 Energy Festival. The April meeting minutes were accepted unanimously. Festival planning decisions included adding an induction stove, keeping music (with changes), limiting the raffle to one or two large donated items, and not charging exhibitors or food vendors. Decisions on EV management and e‑bike coordination were left pending.

• Approved $7,000 from Energy Prize Reserve Fund for Energy Festival (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Included induction stove in festival program (approved)
• Kept music for festival, with changes (approved)
• Limited raffle to one or two large donated items (approved)
• Decided not to charge exhibitors or food vendors (approved)
• EV management by Sierra Club – decision pending
• E‑Bike coordination by SBEC member – decision pending

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The Library Governance and Nominating Committee will meet to discuss updates to the Library Use Policy, including patron age requirements, and consider nominations for new members to the Library Board of Trustees. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of Library Use Policy updates for patron age requirements
• Discussion about nominating new members to the Library Board of Trustees

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to bring the Library Use Policy, updated for patron age requirements, to the full board also passed unanimously. Jennifer Murray was tasked with locating the latest Computer and Internet Use policy and posting it to the library website. The committee will add clarification of that policy to the June agenda and post a reminder about Library Board trustee applications on Front Porch Forum.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to forward Library Use Policy to full board (unanimous)
• Assigned Jennifer Murray to locate and post latest Computer and Internet Use policy
• Committee will add Computer and Internet Use policy clarification to June agenda
• Committee will post Library Board trustee opportunity on Front Porch Forum

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will review and discuss multiple proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) and an Official Map update. The meeting includes staff reports on zoning district updates, form-based code, and the FY25 work plan, with possible action to advance some amendments.

• Discussion of proposed LDR amendments for multiple structures site plan requirements
• Review of draft zoning district updates and official map changes
• Possible action to warn amendments LDR-25-01 through LDR-25-07 and Official Map #OM-25-01
• Staff report on FY25 Planning Commission Work Plan
• Draft FY26 policy priorities and strategies for recommendation to City Council

The commission unanimously adopted Option 3 for the LDR site‑plan amendment. It also approved the draft FY26 Work Plan and will forward it to the City Council. Additional edits to the Table of Uses, the Bedrock removal section, and the Zoning District Boundary Adjustments were accepted. All motions passed by a 4‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Adopted LDR Amendment Option 3 (site‑plan review trigger) – vote 4‑0
• Approved draft FY26 Work Plan and will submit to City Council – vote 4‑0
• Accepted edit to add I‑O use in Tilley Drive area to Appendix B – members OK
• Approved Bedrock removal section – members OK
• Approved Zoning District Boundary Adjustments section – members OK

Public Art Committee

The committee will interview candidates for a curator position and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 work plan for recommendation to the City Council. Members will also discuss available funds and target locations for public art in the City Center.

• Curator candidate interviews
• Review and potential approval of FY 2026 work plan recommendation
• Discussion of City Center public art funds and target locations
• Recruitment for open committee positions with a May 28 application deadline

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented and unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 minutes. No public comments were received. The meeting discussed a curator interview and potential public‑art locations, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive a report from the Charter Committee on discussions around allowing all legal residents to vote, regardless of citizenship. It will also consider awarding a construction contract for the City Center Park Phase II boardwalk and shared use path to Engineer’s Construction, Inc., and an inspection contract to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. The council will discuss field maintenance at Veteran's Park and whether to pursue grass or synthetic turf, review the FY26 Chittenden Solid Waste District budget, and consider social services funding allocations. Additional items include appointments, a tax sale designation, and liquor license applications.

• Award construction contract for City Center Park Phase II Boardwalk and Shared Use Path to Engineer’s Construction, Inc.
• Approve use of Water Fund Balance for FY25 Automated Meter Reading and Aging Meter Replacement capital project
• Designate SP&F Attorneys, P.C. to conduct the city's tax sale process
• Discuss all-resident voting based on Charter Committee report and Resolution 2024-21
• Discuss field maintenance at Veteran's Park and possible switch to synthetic turf

The council approved the consent agenda items a, b, e, and f (4‑0) and later approved the City Center Park Phase II boardwalk contract (item c) with a 4‑0 vote. Council members voted 4‑0 to pursue synthetic turf at Veteran’s Park. The Charter Committee voted 4‑3 to pause any change allowing non‑citizen residents to vote. All motions passed unanimously except the charter‑change pause.

• Approved Consent Agenda items a, b, e, f (4‑0)
• Approved City Center Park Phase II boardwalk contract (item c) (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Paul Conner and Kelsey Peterson to Planning Advisory Committee (part of item f)
• Approved pursuit of synthetic turf at Veteran’s Park (4‑0)
• Voted to pause charter change on non‑citizen voting (4‑3)
• Removed items c and d from initial consent agenda (as requested by Ms. Fitzgerald)

Library Communications Committee

The Library Communications Committee will continue planning for spring and summer projects, review the communications calendar, and discuss current events related to library communications. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Continued planning for spring/summer projects
• Review of Communications Calendar including completed and upcoming projects
• Discussion of current events related to library communications
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025
• Public comment period

The Communications Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. The committee decided to cancel the scheduled Communications meeting on Juneteenth so Trustees could attend the city celebration. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 17, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled Communications Committee meeting on Juneteenth to allow attendance at celebration

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Safe Routes to School Task Force will review infrastructure project surveys and outreach efforts for Orchard and RMCS schools. They will also discuss building culture programs including BikeSmart and the Walk/Bike/Roll Passport. Governance updates and corrections to prior minutes are on the agenda.

• School SRTS surveys for Orchard and RMCS
• Outreach for RMCS and Orchard schools
• City and district project updates
• BikeSmart program at Chamberlin, FTMS, Orchard, and RMCS
• South Burlington Walk, Bike, Roll Passport program for all schools

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will discuss possible FY26 Policy Priorities & Strategies and its role in supporting housing targets. The agenda also includes reflections on Fair Housing Month and approval of April meeting minutes. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are scheduled.

• Discussion of possible FY26 Policy Priorities & Strategies
• Discussion of Housing Committee's role in supporting housing targets
• Reflections on Fair Housing Month
• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items

The committee approved the April 2025 minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It voted 6‑1 to recommend conducting a pros‑and‑cons analysis before any permanent conservation easement on Hubbard Recreation and Natural Area is completed. It also approved, 7‑0, support for staff input on housing‑related growth‑management topics. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended analysis of pros and cons for dividing Hubbard Park before easement (6-1)
• Supported staff input on housing‑related growth‑management topics (7-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings and receive city updates from Public Works. The main discussions involve the Bicycle Friendly Community Application and ranking policies, priorities, and strategies for fiscal year 2026. Sub-group updates and the next meeting date will also be addressed.

• Bicycle Friendly Community Application review and discussion
• FY26 Policies, Priorities, and Strategies ranking discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 2 and April 9, 2025 meetings
• City updates from DPW (document attached)
• Sub-group updates on ongoing projects

The committee reviewed the minutes from the April meeting. After a motion to approve with minor edits, the motion was seconded and all members voted in favor. The April minutes were officially approved.

• Approved April meeting minutes (all in favor)

Sextons Committee

The Sextons Committee will review and vote on a final draft of cemetery rules and regulations, approve minutes from two prior meetings, and discuss beautification at Eldredge cemetery.

• Approve minutes from April 8 and April 22, 2025
• Review and approve final draft of rules and regulations (document: SEXTONS SB 7TH DRAFT REV E 05.05.2025)
• Discussion of Eldredge beautification

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 22, 2025 meetings unanimously. It also unanimously approved the final draft of cemetery Rules and Regulations and the Deed Right of Internment burial form, to be submitted to the City after a draft fee schedule is approved at the next meeting. The next regular Sextons meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2025.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rules and Regulations and burial form (unanimous) – submission pending fee schedule approval
• Scheduled next regular meeting for June 10, 2025

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive updates on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, including recent interview takeaways and a cluster analysis. The main focus is a panel of three guest speakers—Kevin Chu of Vermont Futures, Miro Weinberger of Let's Build Homes, and Evan Langeveldt of O'Brien Brothers—to discuss workforce and housing issues. The committee will also approve draft minutes from March 11 and April 8, 2025, and discuss member recruitment.

• Guest speakers on workforce and housing: Kevin Chu (Vermont Futures), Miro Weinberger (Let's Build Homes), Evan Langeveldt (O'Brien Brothers)
• Economic Development Strategic Plan updates including interviews and cluster analysis
• Approval of draft minutes from March 11 and April 8, 2025
• South Burlington City Center Collaborative Annual Meeting on May 15 at 180 Market Street
• Member recruitment discussion

The South Burlington Economic Development Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the minutes from the March 11 and April 8, 2025 meetings with all members in favor. No other policy actions or votes were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and housing‑related presentations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) covering technical height limits, service station uses, and bedrock removal rules. The meeting also includes a public hearing notice for a zoning appeal and the draft 2025 Town Plan. The commission will review minutes from the previous meeting.

• LDR Amendments: Updates to Technical Heights
• LDR Amendments: Table of Uses - Service Station Options
• LDR Amendments: Bedrock Removal Regulation Update
• Public hearing notice for Burlington Municipal ZA-25-08
• Public hearing notice for 2025 Town Plan Draft on May 20

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from April 8 and April 29, 2025 with unanimous votes (6‑0 each). It also unanimously approved naming the street across Market Street from Dattilio Drive as “South Dattilio Drive.” Commissioners informally agreed on an adjusted definition for service stations and gave staff permission to continue work on a bedrock removal regulation.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved naming the street “South Dattilio Drive” (6‑0)
• Informally agreed to adjusted definition for service stations (no vote recorded)
• Gave staff go‑ahead to continue work on bedrock removal regulation (no vote recorded)

Recreation & Parks Committee

The Recreation & Parks Committee will hold a routine meeting with updates from the director, a review of the public open house, and a discussion on the Open Space Fund. Additional items include planning for upcoming volunteer needs, filling committee vacancies, and celebrating Park and Rec Month in July. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• Public Open House Review/Advisory Group discussion
• Open Space Fund Discussion
• Upcoming Volunteer Needs
• R&P Committee Vacancies
• Park and Rec Month - July planning

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review policies regarding library use and the age of children and youths. The board will also consider adopting a draft letter concerning the impacts of federal actions on libraries.

• Review of policies regarding library use and age of children and youths
• Consideration of a draft letter about federal actions' impacts on libraries
• Introduction of new staff member J. Murray
• SBLF Board of Directors Slate presented by H. Painter
• Review of library exits

The Library Board of Trustees accepted the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved the proposed South Burlington Library Foundation Board of Directors slate. The board also adopted a draft letter to federal representatives and approved its distribution, and they approved age‑related policy changes for children and youth services.

• Approved April 10, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved South Burlington Library Foundation Board of Directors slate (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter to federal representatives (unanimous)
• Approved distribution plan for the letter (unanimous)
• Approved age‑related policy changes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and staff are meeting for a retreat to discuss emerging issues. The session focuses on planning for the upcoming FY26 Policy Priorities and Strategies process.

• Discussion of emerging issues
• Planning for FY26 Policy Priorities and Strategies process

The South Burlington City Council held a special regular meeting on May 7, 2025 and discussed a range of topics, but no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The only motion was to adjourn, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will review updates on community gardens and the Park and Open space master public outreach event. The body will also hold discussions regarding noise pollution and best practices for top soil scraping on new developments.

• Community garden status updates for HOA, airport, and Jaycee park
• Update on Park and Open space master public outreach event
• Discussion on noise pollution by Ms Leckey
• Initial discussion on best practices for top soil scraping on new developments

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the May 7, 2025 session.

• Accepted April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a continued public hearing on a site plan and conditional use application from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington to amend a previously approved plan for Rice Memorial High School. The amendment includes constructing tennis courts, bleachers, walkways, and a 25-ft accessory structure with concessions and restrooms at 99 Proctor Avenue. The board will also take up a new site plan for a 4,000-ft recreation path on airport-owned land at 1200 Airport Drive, along with presentations on a statewide ethics code and the city attorney's role with the board.

• Continued site plan #SP-25-06 & conditional use #CU-25-01 for Rice Memorial High School athletic field upgrades at 99 Proctor Ave
• New site plan #SP-25-17 for 4,000-ft recreation path and landscaping at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, 1200 Airport Drive
• Presentation on statewide Municipal Code of Ethics
• Presentation on City Attorney and P&Z Staff Liaison role with DRB
• Approval of draft minutes from April 15, 2025

The Development Review Board voted to close the Roman Catholic Diocese’s site‑plan amendment (SP‑25‑06) and conditional use (CU‑25‑01) after staff confirmed storm‑water compliance. It also closed the airport recreation‑path site‑plan (SP‑25‑17) after departmental reviews. The Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting with a 6‑0 vote, one member abstaining. No other business was taken.

• Closed SP‑25‑06 and CU‑25‑01 (Roman Catholic Diocese) – unanimous vote
• Closed SP‑25‑17 (airport recreation path) – unanimous vote
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes – vote 6‑0 (1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will receive an overview of Act 181, including the draft Regional Future Land Use Map, proposed Housing Targets, and Act 250 Tiers, and consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission to request Act 250 Tier 1B status for the regional map. The meeting also includes a first reading of an update to the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance, an update from Burlington International Airport on operations and expansion plans, and approval of the Mary Street Sidewalk construction contract to Poulin Companies, LLC. Additionally, the Council will discuss committee appointments and FY26 policy priorities.

• First reading of an update to the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance, with a potential public hearing set for June 2, 2025
• Consideration of a resolution to request Act 250 Tier 1B status on the Chittenden County regional map under Act 181
• Award of the Mary Street Sidewalk construction contract to Poulin Companies, LLC (no dollar amount listed)
• Airport update on operations, expansion plans, Climate Action Plan, and Noise Mitigation program
• Liquor license applications for multiple establishments including Applebee’s, Quarry Hill, Barnyard, and others

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, awarding the Mary Street sidewalk contract to Poulin Companies, LLC and approving a small grant for the 2025 Energy Festival. It also accepted the first reading of the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance and scheduled a public hearing for June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including award of Mary Street sidewalk contract to Poulin Companies, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Small Grants for Smart Growth grant to fund the 2025 Energy Festival (unanimous)
• Accepted First Reading of Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance and set public hearing for June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The South Burlington Planning Commission will consider several amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDR), including an update to the Table of Uses, new rules for supporting uses in commercial areas, and minor technical changes. The commission will also review an update to the Form-Based Code Official Map. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• LDR Amendments: Updating Table of Uses
• LDR Amendments: Supporting Uses in Commercial Areas
• LDR Amendments: Minor and Technical Amendments
• Form-Based Code: Official Map Update

The Planning Commission discussed several LDR amendments and adopted minor technical changes. Members agreed to allow basements in accessory dwelling units, to treat 1‑4 residential units in commercial buildings as mixed‑use, and to adopt the staff‑recommended zoning change for the Rice High School site. They also approved the “trucking center commercial” title. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved “trucking center commercial” title (members OK)
• Approved basements allowed in ADUs (members OK)
• Approved classifying 1‑4 residential units in commercial buildings as mixed‑use (members OK)
• Approved zoning change for Rice High School site to adjoining district zoning (members OK)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will discuss and plan its FY26 workplan, receiving a briefing from member Nick on the City Council's annual workplan development process. The committee will also consider approving minutes from three prior meetings: November 20, 2024, January 22, 2025, and March 26, 2025. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda items.

• FY26 workplan planning with City Council input
• Consideration of minutes from Nov 20, 2024, Jan 22, 2025, and Mar 26, 2025

The Energy Committee voted unanimously to ask City Council to adopt a resolution reducing the committee size to nine members, with a quorum of five. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the last three meetings. No other formal decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved request to City Council to reduce committee size to 9 members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the last three meetings (unanimous)

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The committee will meet to review library exits and conduct general business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Review of library exits

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to revise several library policies to make age definitions consistent and to bring those revisions to the full Board for a vote. Discussion of the Library Use policy was postponed to the next meeting. The committee decided to cancel the July meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved update of multiple library policies and to forward changes to Board (unanimous)
• Postponed Library Use policy discussion to next meeting
• Cancelled July meeting

Sextons Committee

The Cemetery Sextons Committee will discuss beautification of Eldredge Cemetery and review the final draft of rules and regulations. No votes or decisions are recorded; the agenda consists of discussion items and other business.

• Eldredge beautification discussion
• Further review of rules and regulations final draft (7th draft with markups and additional considerations documents)

The sextons decided that C. Rainville, P. Taylor and D. Kinville will attend a walkaround of the Eldridge Cemetery beautification site. D. Kinville will forward a letter to the two city council members about the flagpole lighting request and will ask the highway department for assistance with materials and personnel for the July 12 headstone cleaning. The committee postponed final review of the new rules and regulations to the next meeting, with D. Kinville updating the burial permit form for inclusion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• C. Rainville, P. Taylor, and D. Kinville assigned to attend Eldridge walkaround
• D. Kinville to forward flagpole lighting request letter to two city council members
• D. Kinville to ask highway department for materials and personnel for July 12 headstone cleaning
• D. Kinville to update burial permit form for inclusion in final rules document
• Final review of rules and regulations scheduled for next meeting
• $1,000 set aside in reserve for flagpole lighting until issue is resolved

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee will review SEI's Q1 Net Performance Report and discuss the status of the fund's asset allocation. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• SEI review of Q1 Net Performance Report and discussion of asset allocation

The South Burlington Pension Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. No other business was taken up.

• Agenda approved
• Prior meeting minutes approved

City Council

The City Council will conduct first readings for a Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance and an Electrical Installations Ordinance. The body will also act as the Liquor Control Commission to review multiple license applications and approve stormwater project contracts.

• First reading of Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance
• First reading of Electrical Installations Ordinance
• Construction contracts for Bartlett Brook Stormwater Treatment System Expansion Project to Poulin Companies, Inc. and Greenman-Pederson, Inc
• $52,000 Fund Balance award to Common Roots for a RIMOL greenhouse
• Liquor license applications for businesses including Zachary Pizza, Homewood Suites, and Parkway Diner

The council approved the Consent Agenda, awarding the Bartlett Brook Stormwater Treatment Expansion construction contract to Poulin Companies, Inc., the inspection contract to Greenman‑Pederson, Inc., a $52,000 grant to Common Roots, and a Step 3 loan application for the Airport Parkway Solids Handling Project. It also adopted Resolution #2025‑8 recognizing Arbor Day 2025. First readings were held for a new Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance and an Electrical Installation Ordinance, and the council convened as a Liquor Control Commission to approve a list of liquor license applications. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

• Approved Bartlett Brook Stormwater Treatment construction contract to Poulin Companies, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Bartlett Brook Stormwater Inspection contract to Greenman‑Pederson, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $52,000 fund award to Common Roots for greenhouse purchase (3-0)
• Approved submittal of Step 3 loan application for Airport Parkway Solids Handling Project (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑8 Recognizing Arbor Day 2025 (3-0)
• Held first reading of Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance (no vote)
• Held first reading of Electrical Installation Ordinance (no vote)
• Convene as Liquor Control Commission and approve list of liquor license applications (3-0)

Library Communications Committee

The Library Communications Committee will review minutes from February, then continue planning for spring and summer projects, including a communications calendar and upcoming events. They will also discuss completed March projects and plan for Screen-Free Week in early May. The meeting covers promotion of several library programs and festivals.

• Continued planning for spring/summer projects and communications calendar
• March projects completed review
• Screen-free week (first week in May) planning
• Illuminate Vermont Artisan Street Festival (April 25-26)
• Media Factory Workshop series starting April 22

The South Burlington Library Communications Committee met on April 17, 2025 and reviewed its agenda. The trustees voted unanimously to approve the February 20, 2025 committee minutes. The board discussed spring and summer projects, upcoming amplification events, and agreed to draft a letter on IMLS funding impacts, with Margery Vagt and Anne Lalonde preparing the first draft. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved February 20, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Planned draft of IMLS funding impact letter (assigned to Margery Vagt and Anne Lalonde)

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Safe Routes to School Task Force will discuss infrastructure projects including surveys at Orchard and Rick Marcotte Central Schools, outreach efforts, and city/district project updates. The meeting also covers building culture initiatives such as the BikeSmart program and a city-wide Youth Walk, Bike, Roll program for all schools.

• School SRTS Survey for Orchard and RMCS
• RMCS and Orchard Outreach
• City Project Updates and District Project Updates
• BikeSmart program at Chamberlin, FTMS, Orchard, RMCS
• Youth Walk, Bike, Roll City Program for all schools

Public Art Committee

The committee will conduct a field visit to City Center project sites where public art will need to be selected, followed by discussion. They will also review and consider approving March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss advertising the Public Gallery Curator position, and appoint a volunteer to the Parks & Open Space Master Plan committee.

• Field visit to City Center project sites for art selection (approx. 30 minutes)
• Review and consider approving draft minutes from March 18, 2025
• Discuss advertisement for Public Gallery Curator position
• Appoint a volunteer to represent the committee on the Parks & Open Space Master Plan
• Recruit new members for open committee positions

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider site plan and conditional use applications from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington to amend a previously approved plan for Rice Memorial High School at 99 Proctor Avenue. The amendment includes constructing four tennis courts, a storage shed, walkways, 18-foot-tall bleachers, and a 25-foot-tall accessory structure for concessions, bathrooms, and a press box. The board will also approve minutes from March 4, March 18, and April 1 meetings.

• Site plan application SP-25-06 and conditional use application CU-25-01 for Rice Memorial High School amendment at 99 Proctor Avenue
• Proposed construction: four tennis courts, equipment storage shed, pervious and impervious walkways
• Installation of 18-foot-tall bleachers adjacent to athletic fields
• 25-foot-tall accessory structure to house concessions, bathrooms, and a press box
• Approval of draft minutes from three prior DRB meetings (March 4, March 18, April 1)

The Development Review Board voted 6-0 to continue Site Plan Application #SP-25-06 and Conditional Use Application #CU-25-01 for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington’s Rice Memorial High School project until May 6, 2025. The Board also approved the minutes of the March 4, March 18, and April 1, 2025 meetings by a 6-0 vote. No other business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Continue Site Plan Application #SP-25-06 and Conditional Use Application #CU-25-01 (6-0)
• Approve minutes of 4 March, 18 March, and 1 April 2025 (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting by common consent

City Charter Committee

The City Charter Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 11, discuss community outreach efforts, and address a committee vacancy. No ordinances, rezonings, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of community outreach
• Discussion on filling committee vacancy

The South Burlington City Charter Committee considered the proposal to allow non‑citizen voting on local issues. Members voted 5‑3 to adopt a motion to take no action now and revisit the issue later. The motion will be presented to the City Council at its May 19 meeting.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously
• Minutes from 11 March 2025 approved unanimously
• Motion to do nothing on non‑citizen voting passed 5‑3
• Committee will present the interim report to City Council on 19 May

Recreation & Parks Committee

The Recreation & Parks Committee will discuss and consider several routine items including a review of a recent Public Open House, updates on the Illuminate Vermont volunteer program, and planning for Green Up Day. The agenda also covers committee vacancies, Park and Rec Month in July, and approval of past meeting minutes. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Public Open House Review
• Illuminate Vermont - Volunteers
• Green Up Day planning
• R&P Committee Vacancies
• Park and Rec Month - July preparations

City Council

The South Burlington City Council held a special meeting on April 10, 2025 to discuss a future growth management plan and related issues. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The South Burlington Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider action on an updated Collection Development Policy and Reconsideration Form. The board will also receive reports from the Director and the Friends of the South Burlington Library.

• Action on approval of updated Collection Development Policy
• Action on approval of updated Reconsideration Form
• Introduction of Rory Matthews, Circulation Specialist

The trustees voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved the SBPL Collections Development Policy and the SBPL Reconsideration Form with edits. The Chair added an agenda item to discuss the ACLU letter.

• Added ACLU Letter discussion to agenda (Chair action)
• Approved March 13, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted SBPL Collections Development Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted SBPL Reconsideration Form with edits (unanimous)

Housing Committee

The South Burlington Housing Committee will discuss standards for the Housing Trust Fund and receive an update on Fair Housing Month activities. The committee will also approve minutes from March 2025 and hear public comments.

• Discussion of Housing Trust Fund standards
• Fair Housing Month Update
• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

The Housing Committee approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with a 6-0 vote. It decided not to change the Area Median Income threshold, leaving it at its current level. Committee members Sandy Dooley and Larry Kupferman volunteered to draft language for possible future AMI adjustments.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
• Decided to leave AMI unchanged

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will hear a safety sub-group presentation on e-bikes and sharing paths, followed by a discussion of e-bike policies. The committee will also review updates from the city and follow up on a joint meeting with the Burlington Walk Bike Council. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and consideration.

• Safety Sub-Group presentation on e-bikes and sharing the path
• Discussion of e-bike policies (E-BIKE POLICIES DISCUSSION_03-05-2025.PDF)
• Follow-up on joint meeting with Burlington Walk Bike Council
• City updates from the Department of Public Works
• Consideration of March 12, 2025 draft minutes

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the draft minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and discussion on e‑bike policy and joint efforts with Burlington.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sextons Committee

The Sextons Committee will review and finalize draft rules and regulations to submit to the city council. They will also discuss beautification of the Eldredge cemetery. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Finalize rules and regulations for submission to council (7th draft, Rev B)
• Eldredge beautification discussion
• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting

The committee unanimously approved the March 11 minutes. It decided to send a red‑line draft of the cemetery rules to the City with a clean copy, add a draft burial‑right certificate to the appendices, and require monuments be natural stone. Additional provisions for perpetual care, definitions, and a balance‑sheet attachment were approved, and research on vault requirements for coffin burials was assigned. A special meeting on the Eldredge Beautification will be scheduled.

• Approved March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to provide red‑line draft and clean copy of cemetery rules to City review
• Approved adding a draft burial‑right certificate to the Rules appendices
• Determined rules must require monuments be natural stone
• Approved adding perpetual care language and definitions to the Rules
• Approved requirement for a balance sheet to accompany the annual report
• Tasked research on vault use for coffin/casket burials in city cemeteries
• Scheduled a special meeting for Eldredge Beautification (date TBD)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan, including a listening session with other city committees. Members will review a stakeholder engagement summary and a competitive benchmarking assessment. Public comments not related to the agenda are taken at the start. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 7:00 PM.

• Review of SOUTH BURLINGTON STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY.PDF
• Review of SOUTH BURLINGTON COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING ASSESSMENT.PDF
• Listening session with City committees on the Economic Development Strategic Plan

The committee presented the Economic Development Strategic Plan and held a discussion on workforce, housing, demographics, and community engagement. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at about 7 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review CCRPC housing targets and Act 250 Tier 1B requirements. Members will also discuss policy direction for height measurements and Form-Based Code visualizations. The meeting includes a review of the schedule for Land Development Regulation (LDR) amendments.

• Discussion of Form-Based Code heights visualization
• Policy direction discussion on heights measurement
• Presentation and review of CCRPC Housing Targets and Act 250 Tier 1B
• Review of LDR Amendments schedule and timeline
• Approval of March 25, 2025 minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the CCRPC land‑use map, housing targets, and Act 250 Tier 1B exemption information to the City Council with a recommendation that the council seek Tier 1B status. It also approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Forward CCRPC land‑use map, housing targets, and Act 250 Tier 1B info to City Council with recommendation to seek Tier 1B status (unanimous)
• Approve March 25, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council

The South Burlington City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items including an update to the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance, a reassignment of $70,000 from Fire Department capital funds for a new tow/utility vehicle, and awarding an engineering design contract for the Hinesburg Road Shared Use Path to VHB. The Council will also receive updates on climate capital projects, field maintenance options at Veteran's Park, a final Equity in Outreach Toolkit, and the Rental Registry program. A preview of the April 21 meeting includes a proposed $52,000 Fund Balance award to Common Roots for a greenhouse and liquor license applications.

• Reassign $70,000 from Fire Department FY25 CIP for purchase and outfitting of a new tow/utility vehicle
• Award engineering design contract for Hinesburg Road Shared Use Path to VHB
• Introduce update to the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance
• Briefing on grass vs synthetic turf field maintenance at Veteran's Park
• Approve Resolution #2025-7 declaring April 2025 as Fair Housing Month

The council approved the consent agenda, which included reassigning $70,000 from the Fire Department’s FY25 capital program for a new tow/utility vehicle, awarding the engineering design contract for the Hinesburg Road Shared Use Path to VHB, and adopting the updated Emergency Management Plan. The council also approved Resolution #2025‑7 declaring April 2025 Fair Housing Month. A motion to add the recommended heating‑system exemption language to the ordinance and to conduct further research passed 3‑1. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Reassigned $70,000 from Fire Dept FY25 CIP for new tow/utility vehicle (4-0)
• Awarded engineering design contract for Hinesburg Road Shared Use Path to VHB (4-0)
• Approved Updated Emergency Management Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-7 declaring April 2025 Fair Housing Month (4-0)
• Adopted recommended heating‑system exemption language and ordered further research (3-1)

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will discuss and review current and older open space plans, including Dorset Park Natural Area, Wheeler, Red Rocks Management Plan, and the South Burlington Habitat Block Assessment. They will also take up topics such as noise pollution, involvement in community gardens, and an official GIS map for Planning & Zoning. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of open space plans: Dorset Park Natural Area, Wheeler, Red Rocks Management Plan, Habitat Block Assessment
• Discussion on official GIS map for Planning & Zoning
• Discussion on noise pollution
• Discussion on NRCC involvement in community gardens
• Adoption of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee voted to accept the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting, with unanimous approval. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Accepted minutes from 03/10/2025 (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Burlington Walk/Bike Council and South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee hold a joint meeting to introduce their groups and explore collaboration. Key agenda items include reviewing a memo on connections to the I-69 bridge and discussing a local Complete Streets policy.

• Review of memo on I-89 bike/pedestrian bridge connections and potential collaboration between Burlington and South Burlington
• Discussion of a joint/regional walk-bike groups meeting and a possible group ride
• Introduction and overview of both committees' missions, structure, and recent activities
• Start of conversation on a Complete Streets Policy for Burlington (previously discussed at March 12 BWBC meeting)

The South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee met on April 2, 2024 via Zoom and the DPW Conference Room. Members reviewed updates on the I-89 bike/pedestrian bridge connections, including funding status and potential stopping points. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing and decide on final plat application #SD-25-04 by Autumn Hill Meadows, LLC to subdivide a 13.5-acre property at 197 Autumn Hill Road into a 0.79-acre lot with two existing barns and a 12.72-acre lot with the existing single-family home, shed, and private road. The board also plans to approve draft minutes from its March 4, 2025 meeting and consider other business.

• Final plat application #SD-25-04 to subdivide 13.5 acres at 197 Autumn Hill Road into two lots
• Proposed Lot 1: 0.79 acre with two existing barns; Lot 2: 12.72 acres with private road, single-family home, and shed
• Approval of draft minutes from the March 4, 2025 Development Review Board meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Handout: Subdivision Plan West dated March 31, 2025

The Development Review Board voted to close the Final Plat Application SD-25-04 for Autumn Hill Meadows. The motion passed unanimously after public comment. The Board also noted that the March 18 minutes were missing from the packet and approved the meeting minutes on April 15. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

• Motion to close SD-25-04 passed unanimously (Mr. Moscatelli moved, Ms. Lesko seconded)
• Board approved the meeting minutes on April 15, 2025
• Board noted that the March 18, 2025 minutes were inadvertently omitted from the packet

Energy Committee

The South Burlington Energy Committee will discuss initial steps for the 2025 Energy Festival, review its draft workplan for FY25, and track relevant state grants and bills. No votes or final decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on planning and updates.

• Energy Festival 2025: first steps discussion with planning document (2025 ENERGY FESTIVAL PLANNING DOC.3.19.25.PDF)
• Review of committee workplan (FY25 PPS - DRAFT SBEC 2024_10_23.PDF)
• State grant and bill tracking update
• Consideration of minutes from prior meetings

The committee selected September 27 as the first‑choice date for the 2025 Energy Festival, with September 13 and October 4 as secondary options. It formed a festival sub‑committee made up of MJ Reale, Marley Hauser, Brittany Baldwin, Carrie McLaughlin, and Keith Epstein, which will meet monthly and report back to the full committee.

• Selected September 27 as first‑choice date for Energy Festival 2025 (second choice Sep 13, third Oct 4)
• Established festival sub‑committee: MJ Reale, Marley Hauser, Brittany Baldwin, Carrie McLaughlin, Keith Epstein
• Sub‑committee will meet monthly and report to the full Energy Committee

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The Library Governance and Nominating Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review library exits, and handle other routine business. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or proposals beyond procedural items.

• Review of library exits

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss draft articles for the city's Form-Based Code. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Future Land Use Map and updates regarding Act 250.

• Review and discussion of Draft Article 8 and related articles for Form-Based Code
• Presentation on Future Land Use Map
• Act 250 update
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The South Burlington Planning Commission met on 25 March 2025. The commission approved the minutes of the 11 March 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed a Form‑Based Code draft and regional land‑use map but did not adopt any decisions.

• Approved minutes of 11 March 2025 (unanimous)
• Straw poll: all members approved sharing the Form‑Based Code draft (unanimous)

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Task Force is coordinating community surveys and outreach for RMCS and Orchard schools to identify infrastructure needs. The body is also tracking various city project updates and developing a youth-focused walk and bike event.

• Proposed 16 pedestrian street lights on Dorset St with $200K+ set aside for future work
• City Center Boardwalk and bike-ped bridge projects moving to bid
• Upcoming Patchen Rd traffic calming scoping study in April
• Mary Street sidewalk construction scheduled for this year
• Repaving of FTMS/SBHS parking lot with RFPs due mid-March

The council decided not to move forward with the proposed 16 pedestrian street lights on Dorset Street this year and directed the public works director to repair a broken light and thin trees, reserving over $200,000 for future lighting work. A bid for the Dorset Street project was awarded and will be completed over the summer. Additional infrastructure actions include scheduling Mary Street sidewalk construction this year, planning Hinesburg Road crosswalks for late summer/early fall, and launching a Patchen Road traffic‑calming study in April.

• Council postponed 16 Dorset St pedestrian street lights (no advance this year)
• Dorset St bid awarded; work to be done over summer
• Mary Street sidewalk construction scheduled for this year
• Hinesburg Rd crosswalks planned for late summer/early fall
• Patchen Rd traffic‑calming scoping study to launch in April
• Market Street/Datillio intersection study kick‑off meeting held
• City Center Boardwalk will go out to bid shortly
• Shelburne Rd crosswalk study not yet started

Public Art Committee

The South Burlington Public Art Committee will meet to discuss speakers and topics for the city's cultural plan, review and approve meeting minutes from February 18, 2025, and older draft minutes from 2017 and 2019, and receive updates from the chair, staff, council, and working groups. Public comment is also invited on items not on the agenda.

• Discussion on cultural plan speakers and topics
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft minutes from October 15, 2019 and April 6, 2017
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items
• Updates from chair, staff, council, and appointees

The South Burlington Public Art Committee met on March 18, 2025, and unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings (February 18, 2025; October 15, 2019; April 6, 2017). Members discussed graffiti tagging, a potential partnership with Hello Burlington, and reviewed cultural plans from Bennington and Montpelier to inform South Burlington's own plan. Committee member W.S. Arabella Elliot Rose resigned effective immediately due to a move to Williston.

• Approved minutes from Feb 18, 2025, Oct 15, 2019, and Apr 6, 2017 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of W.S. Arabella Elliot Rose (effective immediately)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will consider a final plat application for the first phase of a master plan at 850 Hinesburg Road. This phase involves creating seven lots for homes and civic space.

• Final plat application #SD-25-03 by WGM Associates for 850 Hinesburg Road
• Proposed creation of seven lots including three existing homes, two new homes, one civic space lot, and one lot for a new home and existing parking facility

The Development Review Board closed the public hearing for Final Plat Application #SD-25-03, which proposes a 7-lot subdivision with homes and a civic space at 850 Hinesburg Road. The board discussed conditions including road construction responsibility, culvert cover, and tree species diversity, and the applicant agreed to adjust plans accordingly. The motion to close the application passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting.

• Closed final plat application SD-25-03 for 7-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 19 February 2025 as written (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider amending the process for awarding FY25 Social Service funding and provide direction to staff. The consent agenda includes approval of a paving contract for FY26 to Pike Industries, a lease extension for Cairns Arena, and a grant application for strategic growth planning in the Southwest Area. The Council will also review a first reading of an update to the Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance and set a public hearing for May 5.

• Consider amending FY25 Social Service funding allocation process
• Approve FY26 annual paving program contract to Pike Industries
• Approve lease extension, MOU for public skating, and third-party agreement with DPSA for Cairns Arena
• Approve State of Vermont Class Two Roadway Grant to pave Cheesefactory Road
• First reading of update to Heating and Service Water Heating Ordinance, public hearing set for May 5

The South Burlington City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $900,000 Cairns Arena rink repair plan funded by a lease extension to 2050, a paving contract with Pike Industries, and several other items. The Council also approved a new allocation process for FY25 Social Services funding and gave the City Manager a positive annual review. A proposal from the University of Pennsylvania for a growth management study was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda including Cairns Arena lease extension to 2050 for $900,000 rink repairs (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 annual paving program contract with Pike Industries (unanimous)
• Approved new allocation process for FY25 Social Services funding (unanimous)
• Approved annual review of City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for DoubleTree Hotel, Olive Garden, Walgreens, Vermont Pool & Bar, and Sugarsnap LLC (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider updating policies regarding library card eligibility and usage. The board will also vote on standardizing age limits across all library policies.

• Action on allowing non-residents who work in South Burlington to obtain SBPL cards
• Action on adding language to the Library Use Policy encouraging cardholders to carry cards during checkout
• Action on setting age limits from 12 to 15 across all library policies
• Review of library exits
• Ethics Training

The Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow non-residents who work in South Burlington to obtain a library card with access to the physical collection. The board also approved edits to the Library Use Policy and tabled a proposal to standardize age limits to 12-15 across policies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion allowing non-resident workers to get library cards (unanimous)
• Approved edits to Library Use Policy (unanimous)
• Tabled age limit standardization until governance committee provides policy list

Housing Committee

The South Burlington Housing Committee will discuss standards and allocations for the Housing Trust Fund and hear updates on Fair Housing Month plans. They will also receive a legislative update and an update from the Economic Development Committee on the Tech Hub. The meeting includes approval of February 2025 minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Discussion on Housing Trust Fund standards and allocations, including encouraging applications
• Fair Housing Month update: book event plans, display, and publicity
• Legislative update on housing-related matters
• Update from Economic Development Committee on Tech Hub
• Approval of February 2025 draft minutes

The Housing Committee discussed potential adjustments to the Housing Trust Fund's flexibility and scoring, and reviewed draft housing bills from the House and Senate. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved February minutes and planned outreach for Fair Housing Month.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Volunteered to write articles for The Other Paper on housing topics
• Scheduled Fair Housing Month book discussion for April 16 at SB Library
• Discussed adjusting Housing Trust Fund scoring and scope (no vote)
• Reviewed draft housing bills 25-0838 and 25-0841 (no action)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will hear two major presentations: one on the Western New England Greenway by Susan Grasso of Local Motion, and another on Safe Routes to School and a Greenway Pilot by Nic Anderson. The committee will also receive an introduction from new Climate Manager Bettina Miguez, consider draft minutes from February 12, and review city updates from the Department of Public Works. No votes or actionable decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation on Western New England Greenway by Susan Grasso (Local Motion)
• Presentation on Safe Routes to School and Greenway Pilot by Nic Anderson
• Introduction of Climate Manager Bettina Miguez
• Consideration of draft minutes from February 12, 2025
• City updates from DPW

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee approved a motion to ask DPW to paint sharrows, use $8K to improve the path between Elsom and Prouty, bundle stop sign warrants and crosswalk ramps with other projects, and continue analyzing other recommendations. The motion also establishes that Safe Routes to School (SRTS) proposals will be filtered through the BPC. The committee also discussed the Western New England Greenway, e-bike safety (deferred), and a joint meeting with Burlington's Walk Bike Committee.

• Approved motion to ask DPW to paint sharrows, use $8K for path improvements between Elsom and Prouty, bundle stop sign warrants and crosswalk ramps, and continue analysis (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from February 12, 2025 (all in favor)
• Deferred e-bike safety presentation to next month's meeting
• Scheduled SRTS update and discussion for April meeting
• Agreed to attend Burlington Walk Bike Committee joint meeting on April 2 at 5:30 pm

Sextons Committee

The Sexton Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2025. They will discuss beautification of Eldredge and continue work on cemetery rules and regulations. Minutes from two prior meetings are also up for approval.

• Discussion of Eldredge beautification
• Continued work on cemetery rules and regulations
• Approval of minutes from February 4 and February 11, 2025 meetings

The Sexton Committee approved the minutes from February 4 and 11, 2025, with minor corrections. The majority of the meeting was spent reviewing and revising the city cemetery rules and regulations, with the committee agreeing to leave some details intentionally ambiguous for the cemetery administrator. Chuck Rainville will incorporate the edits and distribute a revised document before the next meeting. The Eldredge Cemetery beautification discussion and walkthrough with garden designers was deferred until April.

• Approved minutes from February 4 and 11, 2025, unanimously with minor corrections.
• Deferred Eldredge Cemetery beautification plans and walkthrough until April.
• Agreed to leave some cemetery rules intentionally ambiguous for administrator flexibility.
• Tasked Chuck Rainville with incorporating edits and distributing a revised rules document.
• Scheduled the next meeting for April 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the stakeholder engagement summary for the Economic Development Strategic Plan and hear updates on City Center parking management and Market Street businesses. Guest speakers include State Senator Thomas Chittenden and Representative Emilie Krasnow. The committee will also approve draft minutes from February 11 and February 19, 2025.

• Review and approve draft minutes from February 11 and February 19, 2025
• Update on City Center Parking Management
• Update on Market Street businesses
• Economic Development Strategic Plan stakeholder engagement summary review
• Guest speakers: Senator Thomas Chittenden and Representative Emilie Krasnow

The Economic Development Committee approved the February 2025 meeting minutes and discussed the City Center Parking Management Plan, which aims for 80-90% on-street parking occupancy and likely will implement paid parking with enforcement. The committee also heard from Senator Tom Chittenden about six draft bills on economic development, housing, and general affairs, including a proposed project-based TIF rebranded as Housing Improvement Initiative (CHIPS). No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Discussed City Center Parking Management Plan, likely implementing paid parking with enforcement
• Heard legislative update from Senator Tom Chittenden on six draft bills
• Scheduled all-committee listening session for April 8, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several components of the Form-Based Code, including heights and street hierarchy. The body will also discuss Draft Article 8 and a proposed edit to the Educational Support Facility regulations.

• Form-Based Code: Heights
• Form-Based Code: Street Hierarchy
• Review and discussion of Draft Article 8
• Land Development Regulations edit to Educational Support Facility

The Commission voted to include a proposed language change to the Land Development Regulations clarifying that the 'Educational Facility' section applies only to post-secondary schools in the I-A District. Discussions on Form-Based Code heights and street hierarchies continued without formal decisions, with members expressing varied comfort levels on building heights. The draft Article 8 was deferred for further staff work.

• Approved motion to include proposed 'Educational Facility' LDR language in next amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 26 February 2025 as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed Form-Based Code heights, no decision reached
• Discussed street hierarchies, no decision reached
• Deferred draft Article 8 to next meeting

City Charter Committee

The City Charter Committee will discuss data and practical issues regarding all-resident voting with the Montpelier City Clerk. The committee will also discuss community outreach strategies including emails, public forums, and website comments.

• Discussion of all-resident voting with Montpelier City Clerk John Odum
• Review of 2023 U.S. Census data for South Burlington non-citizen population
• Review of Bennington 2024 Charter Review Committee recommendations
• Discussion of outreach via email, public forums, and city website
• Approval of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The South Burlington City Charter Committee heard from Montpelier City Clerk J. Odum about the practicalities of all-resident voting, including registration, ballot costs, and non-citizen participation. Members discussed South Burlington's non-citizen population estimates and brainstormed community outreach strategies. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to hold its next meeting on April 15.

• Approved minutes of 30 January 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold next meeting on 15 April at 5 p.m.
• Adjourned at 6:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Recreation & Parks Committee

The Recreation & Parks Committee will hold a routine meeting to consider past minutes, receive a director's report, and discuss a master plan advisory group update. They will also cover Illuminate Vermont and spring volunteering initiatives. No specific votes or financial items are listed on the agenda.

• Master Plan/Advisory Group Update
• Illuminate Vermont discussion
• Spring Volunteering planning
• Director update/report
• Consideration of past meeting minutes

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will review the city's Official Map and prepare questions for staff, begin discussions on noise pollution and potential involvement in community gardens, and adopt prior meeting minutes.

• Review of the Official Map (effective October 25, 2021) and preparation of questions for staff
• Begin discussion of noise pollution
• Begin discussion on NRCC involvement in community gardens
• Review updates to the committee's website
• Adoption of meeting minutes

The committee reviewed and suggested changes to the public survey for the Rec & Parks and Open Space Master Plans, with a deadline for additional suggestions. Discussion on reflecting wildlife corridors on the official city map was tabled until the April meeting. The committee also received updates on tree planting, a new arborist, and community garden beds.

• Adopted February 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (new members abstaining)
• Reviewed and modified survey questions #17-22 for Rec & Parks and Open Space Master Plans
• Tabled wildlife corridor map discussion until April meeting
• Reviewed and updated NRCC website content

City Council

This organizational meeting will elect a Council Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk, adopt 2025-2026 rules of procedure, and make annual appointments. The Council will also consider adopting the South Burlington Active Transportation Plan, awarding two construction contracts (Market Street/Hinesburg Road traffic signal to Engineers Construction, Inc. and 19 Gregory Drive boiler to Alliance and TCV), and approving a short-term parking resolution creating two 15-minute spaces on Market Street. The meeting may include executive sessions to discuss committee appointments and the city manager's performance evaluation.

• Adopt South Burlington Active Transportation Plan (February 2025)
• Award Market Street & Hinesburg Road traffic signal project to Engineers Construction, Inc.
• Award 19 Gregory Drive new boiler project to Alliance and TCV
• Approve Resolution #2025-6 designating short-term parking areas, including two 15-minute spaces on Market Street
• Elect Council Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk

The South Burlington City Council held its organizational meeting, reappointing T. Barritt as Chair, A. Chalnick as Vice Chair, and M. Scanlan as Clerk. The Council approved the consent agenda, which included awarding contracts for the Market Street/Hinesburg Road traffic signal project and a new boiler at 19 Gregory Drive, and adopting the Active Transportation Plan. It also approved the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, designated The Other Paper as the official paper of record, and TD Bank as the official depository. The Council appointed three members to the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee and appointed Councilor Fitzgerald to the Police Chief Advisory Team.

• Reappointed T. Barritt as Chair, A. Chalnick as Vice Chair, and M. Scanlan as Clerk of the City Council.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the Market Street/Hinesburg Road Traffic Signal project award to Engineers Construction, Inc., and the 19 Gregory Drive boiler project award to Alliance and TCV.
• Adopted the 2025-2026 City Council Rules of Procedure.
• Approved the 2025-2026 City Council meeting schedule.
• Designated The Other Paper as the City's Official Paper of Record.
• Designated TD Bank as the City's Official Depository.
• Approved Resolution #2025-6, designating two parking spaces on Market Street as 15-minute spaces.
• Appointed Jessica Weichel, Grace Lecky, and Jean Hunt to the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee.

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will continue its hearing on a final plat application (SD-25-01) from Beta Technologies Inc. to subdivide a 901.6-acre airport lot at 1150 Airport Drive into three lots (3.01, 0.92, and 0.14 acres) for leasing purposes. The board will also consider minutes from its previous meeting and take public comment.

• Continued final plat application #SD-25-01: Beta Technologies proposes creating Lots A (3.01 acres), B (0.92 acres), and C (0.14 acres) from the existing airport complex without new land development.
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda.
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025.

The Development Review Board closed the continued public hearing for Beta Technology's subdivision application (SD-25-01) at 1150 Airport Drive but made no final decision. Board members discussed waivers related to FAA regulations, lot sizes, setbacks, and right-of-way widths, but did not vote on the application. The hearing was closed to allow the applicant to address remaining issues, including a 20-foot right-of-way requirement.

• Closed public hearing for subdivision application SD-25-01 (unanimous)
• No final action taken on Beta Technology subdivision application
• Agreed to combine preliminary and final plat review (discussed, no formal vote)
• No changes made to meeting agenda
• Minutes of 19 February 2025 not available for approval

City Council

The City Council and School Board are holding a joint steering committee meeting. The session includes public information sessions and hearings regarding the proposed FY 2026 budgets for both the City and the School District in advance of Town Meeting Day.

• Public information session and hearing on the School District's FY 2026 Budget
• Public information session and hearing on the City's FY 2026 Budget
• Approval of January 22, 2025 Steering Committee meeting minutes

The South Burlington Steering Committee held a joint public hearing on the proposed FY26 school and city budgets. The school budget totals $71,507,854 with a 7.93% tax rate increase, and the city budget totals $55,870,081 with a 3.3% tax rate increase. No votes were taken on the budgets; the meeting was for public input ahead of Town Meeting Day.

• Approved Steering Committee minutes of 22 February 2025 (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on FY26 School District budget of $71,507,854
• Held public hearing on FY26 City budget of $55,870,081
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee (joint City Council and School Board) will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026 budgets for the City ($54,997,576) and School District ($71,507,854), which would increase combined property tax rates by an estimated 6.94% to $2.1151 per $100 for homesteads. The committee will also approve minutes from January 22, 2025, and take public comment. The budgets are subject to voter approval at Town Meeting Day on March 4, 2025.

• Public hearing on School District FY2026 budget ($71,507,854) with estimated homestead tax rate of $1.5780 per $100
• Public hearing on City FY2026 budget ($54,997,576) with estimated city tax rate of $0.5371 per $100
• Combined budget of $127,377,936 would increase annual taxes by $604 for average primary residence (value $439,937)
• School district proposes net reduction of 14.95 FTEs despite 7.06% spending increase
• Ballot includes a 'Penny for paths & Open Space' levy of $872,506

The Steering Committee held a joint public hearing on the proposed FY26 School District budget of $71,507,854 (7.93% tax rate increase) and the proposed FY26 City budget of $55,870,081 (3.3% tax rate increase). No votes were taken on the budgets; the meeting was informational and included public comment. The committee approved the minutes of the February 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Steering Committee minutes of 22 February 2025 (unanimous)
• Heard public hearing on FY26 School District budget of $71,507,854 (no vote)
• Heard public hearing on FY26 City budget of $55,870,081 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Energy Committee

The meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains a notice of cancellation and standard procedural items.

The South Burlington Energy Committee did not convene a quorum at its regularly-scheduled meeting on February 26, 2025, and therefore did not conduct any official business. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

The Library Governance and Nominating Committee will discuss allowing people who work in South Burlington to obtain library cards and approve language changes to the Library Use Policy regarding card check-out. The committee will also discuss the new South Burlington parking policy and review the library card application process. Action items include approval of minutes from November 4, 2025, and the policy language update.

• Discussion of granting library card access to people who work in South Burlington
• Approval of language added to the 'Library Use Policy' regarding library cards at check-out (action item)
• Discussion of the new South Burlington parking policy
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2025
• Review of library exits

The Governance & Nominating Committee approved adding a non-resident library card for people who work in South Burlington, to be brought to the full Board. They also approved adding language to the Library Use Policy about having cards at checkout and voted to bring age-limit changes for certain library services to the full Board. The committee made no changes to the policy on photographing teenagers and discussed but took no action on other items.

• Approved adding non-resident library card for South Burlington workers to Library Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved adding language to Library Use Policy encouraging cardholders to have cards at checkout (unanimous)
• Approved bringing age-limit changes for Library of Things, Chrome Books, and Recording Studio to full Board (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved including notes from January 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• No changes made to photography policy for teenagers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and discuss draft language for the Form-Based Code, a zoning reform. They will also review a project charge for LDR Heights regulations and consider a Municipal Planning Grant application. A street name for a new street at 860 Hinesburg Road is on the agenda. Minutes from January 14 and 28 are proposed for approval.

• Form-Based Code draft language review and discussion
• LDR Heights regulation project charge review
• Municipal Planning Grant application for recommended project
• Street naming for new street at 860 Hinesburg Road
• Approval of draft minutes from January 14 and January 28, 2025

The Commission discussed draft Form Based Code language, approved a project charge to study building heights, recommended a Municipal Planning Grant for the city's southwest area, and approved the street name Maxine Way. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Building Heights project charge, including review of increasing heights in some districts (unanimous)
• Recommended Municipal Planning Grant 'Vision of Strategic Growth in the City's Southwest Area' to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved street name Maxine Way (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of 14 and 28 January 2025 (unanimous)

Library Communications Committee

The committee will review progress on recent initiatives and continue planning for 2025 projects. The meeting includes a review of library exits and a discussion on upcoming amplification opportunities.

• Review of library exits
• Planning for 2025 projects
• Report of recent progress
• Upcoming amplification opportunities

The committee approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with clarifications, including that Rebecca Stazi motioned and Theresa Eirmann seconded the approval, and that Jennifer Murray was to contact the UVM languages department. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning upcoming events and projects.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (unanimous)
• Decided to give out SB Library flashlights at Illuminate Vermont table
• Decided to create a board for favorite books at Illuminate Vermont; Jennifer will buy sticky notes

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Safe Routes to School Task Force reviewed infrastructure projects and outreach efforts for improving safe walking and biking routes to schools. They discussed a deferred decision on Dorset Street pedestrian lights, refined school surveys for Chamberlin, Orchard, and RMCS, and heard updates on city projects including sidewalks and crosswalks. The group also explored a citywide youth walk/bike event.

• City Council did not advance 16 proposed pedestrian streetlights on Dorset St this year; $200K+ set aside for future lighting or SRTS recommendations
• Surveys for Chamberlin, Orchard, and RMCS schools to be refined with multilingual options; outreach at parent-teacher conferences and school events planned
• Mayfair Park neighborhood-to-school route review to be presented to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee on March 12
• City project updates: Market Street/Datillio intersection study, City Center Boardwalk, Mary Street sidewalk, Hinesburg Rd crosswalks, bike-ped bridge, Patchen Rd traffic calming, and Dorset Street bid awarded
• Task Force discussed a citywide youth walk, bike, and roll event using a passport/bracelet system with potential partner locations

The Safe Routes to School Task Force met remotely on February 20, 2025, and focused on refining a community survey for Chamberlin and Orchard schools, planning outreach events, and reviewing city and district infrastructure projects. No formal votes were taken; decisions were limited to assigning action items, such as finalizing the survey by March 10 and coordinating volunteer coverage for parent-teacher conferences. The group also discussed a proposed citywide youth walk/bike event, but no concrete plan was approved.

• Assigned Susan to finalize Chamberlin survey with Ryan, target completion March 10
• Assigned Susan to send sign-up sheet for volunteers at RMCS and Orchard events
• Assigned Susan to check Bike Smart availability for K-5 schools
• Assigned to brainstorm traffic circulation improvements for MS/HS with Jean Marie and Ryan
• Noted Dorset Street lights project not advanced by council; $200K+ set aside for future
• Noted Market Street/Datillio intersection study kickoff held
• Noted Mary Street sidewalk to be built this year
• Noted Hinesburg Rd crosswalks scheduled for late summer/early fall

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan. This includes a presentation and discussion led by Civic Sol.

• Civic Sol presentation and discussion regarding the Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Economic Development Committee held a special meeting to review a benchmarking analysis and conduct a SWOT evaluation with CivicSol for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed CivicSol benchmarking analysis for Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Conducted SWOT evaluation with committee

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will continue review of a site plan application for a 5,400 sq ft medical office building on 1.88 acres at 40 Kimball Avenue. A final plat application from Beta Technologies to subdivide 901.6 acres near the airport into three lots for leasing is also on the agenda. One previously scheduled reconsideration has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from its January 21 meeting.

• Withdrawn: reconsideration of conditional use CU-24-07 at 11 White Place for a single-family home setback amendment
• Continued site plan SP-25-01: John Wilking proposes a 5,400 sf one-story medical office building, parking, and stormwater at 40 Kimball Avenue
• Final plat SD-25-01: Beta Technologies seeks to subdivide a 901.6 acre airport lot into three lots (3.01, 0.92, and 0.14 acres) for leasing, no land development
• Approval of draft minutes from January 21, 2025

The Development Review Board continued the final plat application #SD-25-01 from Beta Technologies to subdivide a 901.6-acre airport lot into three smaller lots for leasing, with a unanimous vote to continue to March 4, 2025. The board also closed the public hearing on the site plan application #SP-25-01 for a medical office building at 40 Kimball Avenue, after the applicant agreed to move a site amenity to Option B. A conditional use application #CU-24-07 was withdrawn by the applicant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Beta Technologies subdivision #SD-25-01 to March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on site plan #SP-25-01 for medical office at 40 Kimball Avenue (unanimous)
• Noted withdrawal of conditional use application #CU-24-07
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the South Burlington Police Officers’ Association, introduce a revised Nuisance Ordinance (Chapter 14) covering excessive noise, and consider closing financing for the Dorset Street Water Tank Bond. The council will also interview candidates for the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee and authorize settlement of a lawsuit on the Bourne property.

• Approve three-year collective bargaining agreement with South Burlington Police Officers' Association
• Discuss revised Nuisance Ordinance (Chapter 14) including excessive noise provisions
• Close financing for Dorset Street Water Tank Bond and designate authorized representatives
• Award ash tree removal project to Teachers Tree Service (amount not specified in agenda)
• Consider settlement of lawsuit on Bourne property via stipulated judgement order

The City Council approved a settlement to resolve a lawsuit on the Bourne property, authorizing the City Attorney and City Manager to execute the stipulated judgment. The settlement requires 24 market-rate and 6 affordable units, electric vehicle readiness, and compliance with the Renewable Heating Ordinance, with demolition by May 1, 2025. The Council also approved a 3-year collective bargaining agreement with the South Burlington Police Officers Association. Additionally, the Council approved the naming of The Overlook at Underwood Park in recognition of Richard Underwood and family, and accepted the Dorset Street Water Tank Bond resolution.

• Approved Bourne property settlement (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year police union contract (4-0)
• Approved naming The Overlook at Underwood Park (unanimous)
• Approved Dorset Street Water Tank Bond resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Guild Tavern liquor license (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ash tree removal contract (unanimous)

Public Art Committee

The committee will discuss potential guest speakers and discussion points for the South Burlington Cultural Plan. Members will also review upcoming public gallery shows and designate a representative for an Economic Development Strategic Plan roundtable.

• Review and approval of a juried show by the Vermont Pastel Society moved to March-May 2026
• Discussion of speaker guests for the Cultural Plan
• Designation of a representative for the Economic Development Strategic Plan destination roundtable

The South Burlington Public Art Committee approved a motion to move the Vermont Pastel Society exhibition to late March through mid-May 2026, with a smaller expected size of 50-60 pieces. The committee also discussed the Cultural Plan, identifying potential speakers and topics for future meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved new dates for Vermont Pastel Society exhibition (unanimous)
• Approved January 21 meeting minutes with minor revision (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider a motion to approve Nancy Simson as a new trustee. The agenda also includes an update on the City Center parking plan from Jessie Baker and Ilona Blanchard, along with the director's report and reports from the Friends of the South Burlington Library and the SB Library Foundation. Routine items such as consent agenda, committee reports, and public comment are also scheduled.

• Motion to approve Nancy Simson as new trustee — action item
• Update on City Center parking plan from Jessie Baker and Ilona Blanchard
• Director's report (document attached: DIRECTORS.REPORT.FEBRUARY.2025.DOCX)
• Friends of the South Burlington Library report
• SB Library Foundation update

The South Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees approved adding Nancy Simpson to the SBPL Foundation board, with her term ending June 30, 2025. The board also discussed a potential paid parking plan for City Center, with no decisions made. Committee appointments were announced, and the January minutes were approved.

• Approved January 9, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Nancy Simpson to SBPL Foundation board, term ending June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Whitney Kirzinger to Communications Committee
• Appointed Donna Swartwout to Governance Committee

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will meet to discuss the PATH Governor's Housing Bill and review changes to Land Development Regulations from November 2024. The body will also receive updates on Fair Housing Month and the Tech Hub from the Economic Development Committee.

• Review and discussion of PATH Governor's Housing Bill
• Presentation on November 2024 LDR Changes
• Fair Housing Month Update
• Economic Development Committee update on Tech Hub
• Discussion on Housing Committee web page update priority

The South Burlington Housing Committee held a regular meeting on February 12, 2025, approving the minutes from the previous meeting as amended. The committee discussed several housing-related topics, including Fair Housing Month activities, land development regulation changes, and the Governor's Housing Bill, but made no final decisions on these items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting as amended
• Selected April 16 for Fair Housing Month book group
• Volunteered Vince Bolduc to serve on Parks and Open Space advisory group

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will consider meeting minutes, receive city updates, and discuss the Draft Active Transportation Plan. They will also explore collaboration with the Burlington Walk Bike Council and plan for 2025 maintenance. Public comments are invited on items not related to the agenda.

• Discussion of Draft Active Transportation Plan (2025-01-27 SB ATP Report)
• Collaboration with Burlington Walk Bike Council
• 2025 Maintenance Planning discussion
• Consideration of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• City updates from DPW (SBBPC_DPW UPDATES_02-12-2025.pdf)

The committee discussed potential collaboration with the Burlington Walk Bike Council and other regional groups, including a possible joint bike ride and meeting. No formal decisions were made on these topics. The committee approved the January 8, 2025 minutes, with Dana Farr abstaining. Updates were provided on the Active Transportation Plan, maintenance planning, and sub-group activities.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Dana Farr abstaining)
• Discussed collaboration with Burlington Walk Bike Council, no formal action
• Discussed potential joint bike ride with Local Motion, no formal action
• Discussed Active Transportation Plan revisions, no formal action
• Discussed 2025 maintenance priorities, no formal action
• Timur Tsutsuk volunteered to join DPW/Safety sub-group
• Josh Minot added as alternate for DRB sub-group
• Scheduled next meeting for March

Sextons Committee

The Sextons Committee will hold a meeting with primarily procedural items, including approval of prior minutes and scheduling. The only substantive discussion is an item on Eldredge beautification. No votes or financial actions are scheduled.

• Discuss Eldredge beautification
• Approve minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting
• Set future meeting time

The Sextons Committee discussed beautification options for Eldredge cemetery, including bulbs, extended mowing, and lighting. They planned a walkthrough with garden designers for early April and agreed to explore a memorial garden for cremains, with members bringing plans and cost estimates to the March meeting. No formal decisions were made; the minutes from February 4 were tabled to March 11.

• Tabled approval of February 4, 2025 minutes to March 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled walkthrough with garden designers for first week of April
• Agreed to explore memorial garden design and costs for March meeting

Economic Development Committee

The South Burlington Economic Development Committee will receive presentations on the Economic Development Strategic Plan (with a CivicSol introduction) and an update on the VT GaN Tech Hub from UVM representatives. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and committee updates.

• Review and approve draft minutes from January 14, 2025
• Introduction of CivicSol for the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• VT GaN Tech Hub update from UVM's Doug Merrill and Maureen Hebert

The Economic Development Committee received updates on the V-GaN Tech Hub, including federal funding of approximately $11 million for the project and $7 million for workforce development. CivicSol presented the engagement calendar for the Economic Development Strategic Plan, with a final plan expected by late June 2025. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the December minutes and discussed upcoming outreach meetings.

• Approved minutes from December 10th meeting (unanimous)
• Heard update on V-GaN Tech Hub federal funding (~$11M)
• Heard update on workforce development program funding (~$7M)
• Reviewed CivicSol engagement calendar for Economic Development Strategic Plan

Recreation & Parks Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Recreation Master Plan, including stakeholders and public outreach. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Pump Track and a report from the Director.

• Pump Track discussion
• Master Plan discussion regarding stakeholders and public outreach
• Rec. Committee Goals

The Recreation & Parks Committee heard a presentation from the Fellowship of the Wheel about building a pump track, possibly at Veteran's Memorial or Farrell Park, but took no action. They approved the January meeting minutes and discussed goals for the Parks Master Plan, including deferred maintenance and accessibility.

• Approved January meeting minutes (motion by Visger, seconded by Hayes)
• Discussed pump track proposal, no action taken
• Discussed Parks Master Plan goals, no formal vote

City Council

The City Council will hold public comment, interview candidates for the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee, and discuss accepting the FY24 audit from RHR Smith & Company. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to evaluate the City Manager's performance.

• Discussion and possible action to receive and accept FY24 audit from RHR Smith & Company (including financial statements and TIF report)
• Interviews for committee appointments to the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee
• Consider entering executive session to discuss yearly performance evaluation of City Manager Jessie Baker
• Public comments (non-agenda) from 3:35–3:45 pm

The City Council accepted the FY24 audit from RHR Smith with a 4-0 vote, noting no significant changes in net position and a clean single audit. The council also interviewed four candidates for the Natural Resources and Conservation Committee, with decisions deferred to the next meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Accepted FY24 audit as presented (4-0)
• Interviewed 4 candidates for Natural Resources and Conservation Committee
• Deleted agenda item #8
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Civil Authority

The Board of Civil Authority will discuss election-related matters including officer elections, justice of the peace duties, worker pay rates, and scheduling for Town Meeting Day. They will also select dates for senior housing visits and training. No decisions have been made; these are planning discussions.

• Election of officers for the board
• Review of Justice of the Peace duties
• Discussion of election worker pay rates
• Selection of Town Meeting Day schedule and time slots
• Selection of senior housing visit and training dates

The Board of Civil Authority held an organizational meeting, electing C. Shaw as Chair and D. Kinville as Vice Chair. Members reviewed emergency plans, election procedures, and assigned presiding officers to polling places. They also scheduled a training session and discussed but did not change the $5.00 additional hourly pay for Presiding Officers.

• Elected C. Shaw as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected D. Kinville as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Assigned presiding officers to five polling places
• Scheduled training session for Feb 15, 9-11 a.m. at City Hall
• Scheduled next meeting for Feb 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Scheduled ballot pre-processing for Feb 28, 9 a.m. at City Hall
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss entering an executive session to conduct the yearly performance evaluation of the City Manager. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items including public comment and agenda review. No ordinances or votes on public business are scheduled.

• Proposed executive session under 1 V.S.A. §313(a)(3) to discuss the yearly performance evaluation of City Manager Jessie Baker

The South Burlington City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the yearly performance evaluation of City Manager Jessie Baker. No action was taken on the evaluation during the meeting. The council adjourned after the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for City Manager performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting after executive session (unanimous)

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee will discuss city updates, adopt minutes, and hold a public concerns meeting for the Adelphia Cable Pond Retrofit Scoping Study. They will also review an update on tree preservation language in the Open Space Plan and plan future agendas by reviewing their work plan.

• Public concerns meeting for the Adelphia Cable Pond Retrofit Scoping Study
• Update on tree preservation language in the Open Space Plan
• Adoption of January 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of NRCC work plan for agenda planning
• City updates from staff and council

The NRCC approved its December 2024 and January 2025 meeting minutes unanimously, with a slight change to the December minutes. Members received updates on city projects, including the award of the FY 2025 Ash Tree Removal bid to Teachers Tree Service, a preliminary stormwater retrofit study for the Adelphia Cable Pond site, and the status of the Hubbard Park Easement. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved December 2024 meeting minutes with slight change (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard update: Teachers Tree Service won FY 2025 Ash Tree Removal bid
• Heard update: Adelphia Cable Pond retrofit scoping study presented by Fuss & O'Neill
• Discussed tree preservation language in Open Space Plan; delegated to Bike Rack by city council

Sextons Committee

The Cemetery Sextons Committee will consider approval of draft minutes from January 14, 2025, and hold a discussion on rules and regulations. The agenda also includes setting a future meeting date for February 11, 2025, and other business. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes from January 14, 2025
• Rules and Regulation discussion
• Future meeting time set for February 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Sextons Committee met and discussed the 6th draft of the Rules and Regulations document, recommending changes such as removing or defining perpetual care, adding an accounting section, and noting a fee schedule in an appendix. It was proposed to allow year-round burials with approval and an additional fee for site clearing. The committee deferred approval of the January 14, 2024 minutes until the February 11 meeting and scheduled an additional rules discussion for the next regular meeting on March 11.

• Held approval of January 14, 2024 minutes until February 11 meeting
• Recommended removing or defining perpetual care in rules draft
• Recommended adding accounting section after section 4
• Proposed allowing year-round burials with approval and additional fee
• Scheduled additional rules discussion for March 11 meeting
• Set regular standing meetings for second Tuesdays at 3:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on a proposed Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance, with possible adoption. They will also consider awarding contracts for the Brewer Parkway Line Replacement and Dorset Street East Tank projects, and accept easements for a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over I-89 at Exit 14. Discussions include the Dorset Street Shared Use Path, Active Transportation Plan, and an update on the Long View Project at 1720 and 1730 Spear Street.

• Public hearing on and possible adoption of a Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance in response to the state's Municipal Ethics Statute.
• Award the Brewer Parkway Line Replacement project to Aldrich + Elliott.
• Award the Dorset Street East Tank project to Engineers Construction Inc.
• Conditionally accept easements from multiple entities for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over I-89 at Exit 14.
• Authorize up to $25,000 from unassigned fund balance to update fire protection impact fee calculations.

The Council unanimously adopted a Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Order and repealed the prior Conflict of Interest & Ethics Policy. A motion to accept a draft letter for the Long View affordable housing project at 1720/1730 Spear Street failed 2-2, and a subsequent motion to change the 50-year term to 20 years also failed 2-2, effectively halting the project. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including several construction contracts and easement acceptances, and decided to hold $286,000 for future safety projects instead of proceeding with the Dorset Street lighting project.

• Adopted Code of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Order (unanimous)
• Repealed Conflict of Interest & Ethics Policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Brewer Parkway and Dorset Street East Tank contracts (unanimous)
• Approved liquor and tobacco licenses for multiple businesses (unanimous)
• Rejected Long View project letter, motion failed 2-2
• Rejected 20-year modification for Long View, motion failed 2-2
• Held $286,000 for future safety projects, not Dorset lighting (unanimous)
• Entered executive sessions for real estate negotiations (unanimous)

City Charter Committee

The City Charter Committee will discuss a request for a charter change from the South Burlington Democratic Committee and hear from clerks about all-resident voting practices. They will also approve prior minutes and schedule future outreach meetings.

• Approve minutes from January 16, 2025 Charter Committee meeting
• Discussion of request to City Council for charter change, with Chris Shaw, Chair of the South Burlington Democratic Committee
• Discussion of data and practical issues surrounding all-resident voting, with clerks from Burlington, Montpelier, and Winooski
• Schedule next meeting for discussion of community outreach and template for small-group meetings

The South Burlington City Charter Committee held a discussion-only meeting on a proposed charter change to allow non-citizen voting in local elections. They heard from officials from Burlington and Winooski about their experiences, including registration numbers, costs, and outreach. No formal decision was made; the committee scheduled a follow-up meeting for March 11.

• Approved minutes of 16 January 2025 as written (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for 11 March at 5 p.m. to discuss community outreach

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission regarding Act 181. The discussion will cover a public outreach plan, a future land use map, and the planning of future Designated Centers in South Burlington.

• CCRPC presentation on Act 181 and future land use map
• Review of Municipal Engagement Plan draft
• Feedback letter from Economic Development Committee regarding supporting uses in commercial areas
• PUC Petition for a 4.99-mW battery energy storage system on Community Drive
• Review of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The South Burlington Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, primarily to review Act 181 and the Regional Future Land Use Map with CCRPC staff. No formal decisions were made on the map or related policies; the discussion was informational. The only action taken was approving the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes of 12 November 2024 (5-0)

Energy Committee

The Energy Committee will meet to review staff reports and education outreach updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and a review of the committee's to-do list.

The committee discussed organizing a 2025 Energy Festival, climate workshops, and outreach to social workers, but no formal votes were taken. Members agreed to explore interactive meetings and partnerships, with action items assigned for next steps.

• Agreed to explore a series of interactive climate and weatherization workshops
• Agreed to plan a 2025 Energy Festival and pursue funding and sponsorships
• Assigned Steve to draft a Resiliency Series outline
• Assigned Brittany to contact social services organizations about weatherization materials
• Assigned Nick to look into Button Up VT operations
• Directed members to review new SBEC webpage and suggest improvements

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee will review budget previews for the city and schools for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also includes discussions on voter expansion and a charter review regarding the school budget voting date.

• FY 2026 Budget Preview discussion for City and School
• Charter review of school budget voting date
• Voter expansion (all resident voting) discussion
• Approval of minutes from January 22, March 4, and September 18, 2024

The South Burlington Steering Committee discussed a potential charter change to move the school budget vote date from Town Meeting Day to April or early May, which would require a charter change and a vote in 2026 to take effect in 2027. No formal decision was made; the discussion was preliminary. The committee also reviewed FY26 budget previews for the city and school district, and heard public comments on school zone safety.

• Approved amended minutes of January 22, 2024, March 4, 2024, and September 18, 2024
• Discussed charter change to move school budget vote date (no action taken)
• Reviewed city FY26 budget preview (no action taken)
• Reviewed district FY26 budget preview (no action taken)

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss updates from staff and council. The committee is scheduled to approve upcoming shows for the Public Gallery.

• Approval of upcoming Public Gallery shows

The South Burlington Public Art Committee held a routine meeting, approving the December minutes and changes to the public gallery exhibitions. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and administrative approvals.

• Approved December 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved changes to public gallery exhibitions (unanimous)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on site plan application SP-25-01 for a 5,400 sq ft medical office building on a 1.88-acre parcel at 40 Kimball Avenue. The project includes a parking area and stormwater management system. The board will also consider approval of draft minutes from December 3 and December 17, 2024.

• Site plan application SP-25-01 for 5,400 sf medical office building at 40 Kimball Avenue
• Applicant John Wilking proposes one-story building with parking and stormwater improvements
• Approval of minutes from December 3 and December 17, 2024 DRB meetings

The Development Review Board discussed a site plan application for a 5,400 sq. ft. dental office at 40 Kimball Avenue, addressing staff comments on setbacks, tree removal, parking, and landscaping. No final decision was made; the Board voted 6-0 to continue the hearing to February 19, 2025. The Board also approved the minutes from December 3 and 17, 2024, as amended.

• Continued site plan SP-25-01 to Feb. 19, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 2024, as amended (6-0)

Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Safe Routes to School Task Force will review infrastructure projects including school surveys, outreach at RMCS and Orchard schools, city project updates (Market Street/Datillio intersection study, City Center Boardwalk, Mary Street sidewalk, Hinesburg Rd crosswalks, bike-ped bridge, Patchen Rd traffic calming, Dorset Street bid, Shelburne Rd crosswalk study), and district project updates (FTMS/SBHS parking lot repaving, sidewalk work at Orchard, stormwater). They will also discuss building a culture of walking and biking, focusing on the BikeSmart program.

• School SRTS survey: fine-tuning and multilingual access
• RMCS outreach: events at Spring Fair, parent-teacher conferences, PTO, school newsletter
• Orchard outreach: skate night at Cairns, parent-teacher conferences, PTO, bike parking area with QR code
• City project updates: Market Street/Datillio intersection study, City Center Boardwalk, Mary Street sidewalk, Hinesburg Rd crosswalks, bike-ped bridge, Patchen Rd traffic calming, Dorset Street bid, Shelburne Rd crosswalk study
• District project updates: FTMS/SBHS parking lot repaving, Orchard sidewalk work, stormwater projects

The Safe Routes to School Task Force met on 2/20/25 and 1/16/25, focusing on infrastructure projects and building a culture of walking and biking. They discussed the Chamberlin survey, planned outreach at RMCS and Orchard schools, and reviewed city and district project updates. No formal votes were taken; decisions were limited to action items and planning next steps.

• Set target completion date of March 10 for Chamberlin survey (unanimous)
• Volunteers to staff RMCS and Orchard outreach events (unanimous)
• Susan to check Bike Smart availability for K-5 schools (unanimous)
• Plan traffic circulation improvements for MS/HS parking lot (unanimous)
• Agreed to explore multilingual survey options (unanimous)
• Formed small group to fine-tune survey (unanimous)
• Identified need for more volunteers to cover parent-teacher conferences (unanimous)
• Agreed to focus on Task 1 before Task 2 (unanimous)

City Charter Committee

The City Charter Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes, discuss its charge from the City Council, and plan for the January 30th meeting. The agenda also includes discussion of research and community engagement processes. No specific policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of charge from City Council
• Plan for January 30th meeting
• Discuss research and community engagement process

The South Burlington City Charter Committee met on January 16, 2025, and approved the minutes from October 16, 2024. The committee discussed its charge from the City Council and planned a January 30 meeting featuring speakers from communities that have approved non-citizen voting. No formal decisions were made on the charter change; the committee only discussed logistics and questions to ask the speakers.

• Approved minutes of 16 October 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled guest speakers for 30 January 2025 meeting on non-citizen voting
• Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Sextons Committee

The Sextons Committee is meeting to discuss and finalize priorities for beautification at Eldredge Cemetery, along with the governance structure, accounting, and rules and regulations. They will also discuss updates to the Parks and Open Space Master Plan and receive member updates on current work.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024
• Review and finalize priorities for Eldredge beautification
• Discuss governance structure, accounting, and rules/regulations
• Member updates on current work and future committee focus
• Discuss updates to the Parks and Open Space Master Plan

The Sextons Committee finalized priorities for Eldredge beautification, moving veteran flag holders to a higher priority. They discussed lighting the flagpole, seeking design help with a proposed budget of $1,000-$2,000, and exploring an easement for cemetery traffic via Heritage Aviation. The committee also discussed governance, agreeing to update draft rules and regulations and hold a special meeting on February 4th.

• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes unanimously with addition of Patrick Healy's responses
• Confirmed Eldredge beautification priorities with veteran flag holders moved up
• Agreed to rein in flagpole lighting costs and review options
• Proposed $1,000-$2,000 budget for landscape design help
• Agreed to post call for design help on Front Porch Forum and City newsletter
• Agreed to seek quotes for benches and memorial garden plans
• Scheduled special meeting February 4th at 10:00AM to discuss rules and regulations
• Scheduled next regular meeting February 11th at 1PM

Pension Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Q4 Net Performance Report and the 2024 Pension Valuation Report. Members will also consider approving the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• SEI review of Q4 Net Performance Report
• 2024 Pension Valuation Report presentation by Newport Group

The Pension Advisory Committee reviewed the Q4 2024 performance report and the 2024 actuarial valuation. The fund's market value was $47.3 million as of 12/31/2024, with a 3-year return of 3.14%. The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and noted manager changes, including terminating Western Asset Management and hiring Invesco and Artisan. The plan is 90.09% funded under the Entry Age Normal Liability, up from 85% last year.

• Approved prior meeting minutes from October 22, 2024
• Noted termination of Western Asset Management in Core Fixed Income
• Noted termination of Ninety-One and Neuberger Berman in Emerging Markets Debt
• Noted hiring of Invesco and Artisan in Emerging Markets Debt

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY26 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, then consider resolutions to approve the budget, capital plan, and utility rates, sending them to voters on Town Meeting Day 2025. They will also discuss using ARPA funds for climate projects, set water/wastewater/stormwater rates for FY26, and receive a briefing on Act 180 regarding pre-charge community justice services.

• Public hearing on FY26 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (7:00 p.m.)
• Resolution #2025-1 to use ARPA Inspired Fund Balance for climate capital projects in FY26
• Consider Resolution #2025-2 (FY26–35 CIP) and #2025-3 (FY26 Budget and Enterprise Funds) for voter approval
• Resolution #2025-4 setting water, wastewater, and stormwater rates for FY26
• Discussion on Act 180 response and regionalization of community justice services

The City Council unanimously approved the FY26 budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and enterprise funds, sending them to the Steering Committee and voters on Town Meeting Day 2025. The budget includes a 3.3% property tax increase, with an average single-family home paying $73.47 more per year. The Council also approved water, wastewater, and stormwater rate increases for FY26, and authorized a payment for right-of-way acquisitions for the I-89 pedestrian bridge.

• Approved Resolution #2025-1 to use ARPA Inspired Fund Balance for Climate CIP projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-2, FY26-FY35 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-3, FY26 City Budget and Enterprise Funds, sent to voters (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Town Meeting Day Warning and set public hearing for March 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-4 setting water, wastewater, and stormwater rates for FY26 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Treasurer to execute one payment for right-of-way acquisitions for I-89 bridge (unanimous)
• Approved process for City Manager's annual review as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including utility agreement for pedestrian bridge (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The South Burlington Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will discuss a proposed ballot amendment to allow Penny for Paths tax proceeds to be used for path maintenance, along with updates on the Active Transportation Plan, FY26 budget requests for road striping ($60,000) and bike/ped maintenance ($100,000), and a transportation impact fee project list. The committee will also review mid-year work plan and maintenance planning for fiscal year 2025.

• Discussion of a ballot question to amend the 2018 Penny for Paths tax to allow use for maintenance of existing paths
• FY26 budget requests: additional $10,000 for road striping ($60,000 total) and additional $50,000 for bike/ped maintenance ($100,000 total)
• Transportation impact fee project list includes Garden Street North ($8.7M), Spear Street Path ($950K), Kimball Avenue Shared Use Path ($965K), and others
• Draft Active Transportation Plan to be reviewed by staff and presented to Council on February 3
• Mid-year review of FY25 work plan and maintenance planning

The committee approved the December 11, 2024 minutes (all but Ken, who abstained). They discussed the Dorset Street path opposition, with 7 of 14 parcels ready for easements and 6 owners remaining, and planned to address it at the Feb 3 council meeting. They also noted the Hinesburg Road shared use path funding was received, with design starting in 2 months. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved December 11, 2024 minutes (all but Ken, Ken abstained)
• Discussed Dorset Street path opposition; 7 of 14 parcels ready for easements
• Noted Hinesburg Road shared use path funding received; design to start in 2 months
• Tabled formal stance on Penny for Paths amendment for future agenda

City Council

The City Council will continue discussions on the proposed FY26 Budget and consider a ballot item to amend the Penny for Paths program. The body will also hold a first reading of an Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance. Additional items include a project update for 1720 and 1730 Spear Street.

• Proposed ballot item to add maintenance to authorized uses of the Penny for Paths fund
• First reading of an Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance
• Easements for the Dorset Street Shared Use Path between Old Cross Road and Sadie Lane
• FY26 budget request from the Safe Routes to School Task Force
• Liquor license application for Roots Future LLC

The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on January 6, 2025. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting easements for the Dorset Street Shared Use Path. A proposed ballot item to amend the Penny for Paths program to allow up to 20% of funds for maintenance failed in a straw vote. The Council also approved the first reading of an Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance and appointed officials for ethics complaints. No final action was taken on the FY26 budget, which is currently at a 3.33% increase.

• Approved consent agenda including Dorset Street Shared Use Path easements (unanimous)
• Rejected ballot item to amend Penny for Paths for maintenance (straw vote failed)
• Approved first reading of Ethics Investigation and Enforcement Ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Colin McNeil as Designated Complaint Recipient and Liaison to State Ethics Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Lock as Alternate Complaint Recipient (unanimous)
• Approved Third Class Restaurant/Bar License for Roots Future, LLC (unanimous)