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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Natural Resources & Conservation Committee

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)

Development Review Board

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)

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 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

Energy Committee

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)

Public Art Committee

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

Planning Commission

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 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.

City Council

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 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 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 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 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 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

Economic Development Committee

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)

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)

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 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 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 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 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)

Energy Committee

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 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 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 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)

Library Communications Committee

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

Board of Abatement

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

Development Review Board

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

Public Art Committee

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

Library Board of Trustees

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Economic Development Committee

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

Sextons Committee

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)

Planning Commission

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)

City Council

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 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 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 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 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

Economic Development Committee

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

City Council

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)

Energy Committee

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

Public Art Committee

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)

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

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 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 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 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 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

Housing Committee

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 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)

Economic Development Committee

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)

Sextons Committee

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

Planning Commission

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)

Library Board of Trustees

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Sextons Committee

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

Library Governance and Nominating Committee

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

Pension Advisory Committee

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 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 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)

City Charter Committee

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

Development Review Board

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 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 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 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 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)

Economic Development Committee

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.

Sextons Committee

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)

Planning Commission

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 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 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 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 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 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

Planning Commission

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 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