Dear Neighbors,
Before I get to the Council preview, I wanted to post the Reappraisal Impact Tool and Reappraisal FAQ one more time. They are:
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/assessor/reappraisal-impact-tool
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/assessor/reappraisalFAQ
I hope these are helpful to you in providing some background on the reappraisal and the impact it has on your property.
On to Monday's Council meeting.
I hope you might join us for our upcoming Council meeting, this Monday beginning at 7pm.
For Monday's meeting, the zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83978099086 You can also join the meeting via phone: 1(312) 626-6799, Webinar ID: 839 7809 9086
Or, please join us via the CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA
You are welcome to speak during our public forum, beginning at 7:30 by completing the form at this link: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/citycouncil/publicforum
Following public forum, any climate emergency reports, and approvals of entertainment permits, we have rather lengthy list of items on our deliberative agenda:
• We have two communications from the Mayor, one regarding the appointment of a new Human Resources Director and the second is the appointment of a new Assistant City Attorney. By Charter, the Council must confirm these appointments.
• We will have communication from the City's Director of Business Support on the Graffiti Clean-up Initiative. Many of you have reached out to me on this over the past month or so and significant efforts are being made to address this community concern.
• We have three resolutions on our agenda:
o The first is regarding the creation of a Burlington Aging Council;
o We have a resolution on City Councilor compensation;
o Our last resolution is regarding public financing of local elections.
• We have a on Community Block Grant and other proposed allocations for housing and community development. These are federal funds that come to the City. A committee of citizens reviews applications and allocations are made. The Council must approve these along with the City's Action Plan for these funds.
• We have 3 ordinances that are coming to us for a second and final reading along with a public hearing on each ordinance change. The changes are regarding:
o A boundary line at 925 North Avenue;
o Parking garage illumination standards;
o And, shoreline setbacks and buffer zones.
• Our last agenda item is. Communication from the City Attorney on the annual report on the City's livable wage ordinance.
The link to finding all these agenda items and supporting documents is: http://www.boarddocs.com/vt/burlingtonvt/Board.nsf/Public
As always, I welcome your questions, concerns, and comments, so please be in touch. Your voice matters and I am grateful for your input. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
My best,
Karen
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