Dear Neighbors,
This Monday, the City Council will convene its second of two meetings for the month of August. We will begin our evening at 5:45pm with an expected Executive Session on CityPlace Burlington. We will then have a work session on the proposed wastewater and stormwater upgrades and bonding to cover these expenditures.
We have three items on our deliberative agenda. The first is a presentation on the proposed renovations to Burlington High School from School Board Chairwoman Clare Wool, Superintendent Yaw Obeng and members of the School Administration leadership along with their architect, John Hemmelgarden. The School leadership will be presenting a proposal to bond for between $60 and $70 million for these renovations and will be asking the Council to place this bond on the November ballot. The vote to approve placing this bond on the ballot will occur at a Special Meeting of the Council on September 11.
Our second item is a discussion on proposed changes to City Council rules.
Our last item is a resolution to establish a Heineberg Community Senior Center Study Committee. Among other responsibilities, the Committee would be charged with reviewing and making recommendations regarding the long-term provision of senior services that reflect the City's commitment to meeting the needs of an aging population in a cost-effective way. This resolution is, in part, a response to the considerable funding cuts from the United Way this past year that created some significant budgetary challenges for the Center.
You are always welcome to come to a Council meeting and speak on any topic you wish during public forum. This begins at a time certain of 7:30 at every Council meeting. You may access the Council agenda at http://www.boarddocs.com/vt/burlingtonvt/Board.nsf/Public Please note that all Council meetings are televised live on BT Channel 317 and streamed live to your computer or phone. Please go to youtube and type in "Burlington City Council meetings" and the live stream will come up.
As always, I welcome your questions and concerns. I hope you have a good weekend.
My best,
Karen
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