Board of Civil Authority
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · February 21, 2023
Minutes
Board of Civil Authority Meeting - Tuesday, February 21, 2022,
Contois Auditorium OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
2/21/2023
Board of Civil Authority Meeting - Tuesday, February 21, 2022, Contois Auditorium OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
(Tuesday, February 21, 2023)
Generated by Lori Olberg on Thursday, February 23, 2023
DRAFT Minutes
Members present
Mark Barlow, Sarah E Carpenter, Ali Dieng, Perri Freeman, Zoraya Hightower, Karen Paul, Joe Magee, Joan Shannon, Miro
Weinberger, Gene Bergman, Maea Brandt; Samantha Sheehan, Katherine Schad, Lori Olberg
Member absent: Ben Traverse
Meeting called to order at 8:11 PM
1. Agenda
Action, Procedural: 1.01 Motion to adopt the agenda
motion to adopt the agenda
Motion by Karen Paul, second by Joe Magee.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Aye: Mark Barlow, Sarah E Carpenter, Ali Dieng, Perri Freeman, Zoraya Hightower, Karen Paul, Joe Magee, Joan Shannon,
Miro Weinberger, Maea Brandt, Gene Bergman
Information: 1.02 Meeting Recording
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2. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 2.01 motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions as indicated
Resolution: motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions as indicated
motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions as indicated
Motion by Karen Paul, second by Joe Magee.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Aye: Mark Barlow, Sarah E Carpenter, Ali Dieng, Perri Freeman, Zoraya Hightower, Karen Paul, Joe Magee, Joan Shannon,
Miro Weinberger, Maea Brandt, Gene Bergman
Action (Consent), Resolution: 2.02 Resolution: Appointment of Assistant Election Officials for March 7, 2023 Annual City
Election (Councilor Paul)
Resolution: waive the reading and adopt the resolution
motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions as indicated
Motion by Karen Paul, second by Joe Magee.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Aye: Mark Barlow, Sarah E Carpenter, Ali Dieng, Perri Freeman, Zoraya Hightower, Karen Paul, Joe Magee, Joan Shannon,
Miro Weinberger, Maea Brandt, Gene Bergman
3. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 3.01 Motion to adjourn
motion to adjourn at 8:12 pm
Motion by Miro Weinberger, second by Miro Weinberger.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Aye: Mark Barlow, Sarah E Carpenter, Ali Dieng, Perri Freeman, Zoraya Hightower, Karen Paul, Joe Magee, Joan Shannon,
Miro Weinberger, Maea Brandt, Gene Bergman
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4. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
Information: 4.01 This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more information on access, call Lori
Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records Coordinator (865-7136)(TTY 865-7142). Persons with disabilities, who require
assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact 865-7000 (voice) or 865-7142 (TTY) at least 72
hours in advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will also air on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday
after the meeting starting at 8:00 pm and repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of Burlington will
not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national
origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV
positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.
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Agenda
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1. Agenda
1.01 Motion to adopt the agenda
Type: Action, Procedural
Recommended Action: motion to adopt the agenda
1.02 Meeting Recording
Type: Information
Burlington City Council - 2/21/2023 - YouTube
2. Consent Agenda
2.01 motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions as indicated
Type: Action (Consent)
Recommended Action: motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions as indicated
2.02 Resolution: Appointment of Assistant Election Officials for March 7, 2023 Annual City Election
(Councilor Paul)
Type: Action (Consent), Resolution
Recommended Action: waive the reading and adopt the resolution
Add the following: Ward Four: Amy Bielawski-Branch (D), 64 Grey Meadow
Drive; Ward Eight: Anne Brena (D), 34 Bradley Street and remove Ward Eight:
Susan C. Forrester (D), 40 College Street *Ward 3
2 Clerk - Board of Civil Authority - Appointment 2 Signed BCA Resolution Appointment Of
of AEOS for March 7, 2023 ACE.pdf Assistant Election Officials For March 7, 2023
Annual City Election.pdf
3. Adjournment
3.01 Motion to adjourn
Type: Action, Procedural
Recommended Action: motion to adjourn
4. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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Board of Civil Authority Meeting - Tuesday, February 21, 2022, Contois
Auditorium OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
4.01 This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more information on access,
call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records Coordinator (865-7136)(TTY 865-7142). Persons
with disabilities, who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged to
contact 865-7000 (voice) or 865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance so that proper
arrangements can be made. This meeting will also air on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday after the
meeting starting at 8:00 pm and repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of
Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or
religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or
genetic information.
Type: Information
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