City Council With Mayor Presiding

Regular Meeting

Burlington, VT · October 21, 2025

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BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL WITH MAYOR PRESIDING CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR MINUTES OF MEETING October 21, 2025 1. Agenda 1. Agenda Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak convened the meeting at 7:08 pm. Members present: Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, Councilors Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Kane, Litwin, Schachter, Singh and City Council President Traverse (all in person); Councilor Neubieser (online) Member absent: Councilor McKnight Others present: CAO Schad, City Attorney Brown and Lori Olberg Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Motion made by City Council President Traverse, seconded by Councilor Bergman, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Consent Agenda 2. Consent Agenda Motion made by City Council President Traverse, seconded by Councilor Schachter, to adopt the consent agenda as presented and take the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Subject 2.2. Openings: Boards and Commissions - DFA Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file 2.2. Openings: Boards and Commissions - DFA 3. 2025 Commission Appointments 3. 2025 Commission Appointments Subject 3.1. Conservation Board: Term Expires 6/30/27 Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 2025 Commission Appointments Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action 3.1. Conservation Board: Term Expires 6/30/27 Councilor Grant nominated Alan Reichard. Alan Reichard introduced himself. Alan Reichard was unanimously appointed to the Conservation Board. Roll call vote: Ayes: Councilors Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Kane, Litwin, Neubieser, Schachter, Singh, City Council President Traverse and Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak Absent: Councilor McKnight Subject 3.2. Electric Light Commission: Term Expires 6/30/28 Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 2025 Commission Appointments Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action 3.2. Electric Light Commission: Term Expires 6/30/28 Councilor Barlow nominated Brian Williams. Brian Williams was appointed to the Electric Light Commission. Roll call vote: Ayes: Councilors Barlow, Carpenter, Litwin, Schachter, Singh, City Council President Traverse and Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak Nays: Councilors Bergman, Broderick, Grant, Kane and Neubieser Absent: Councilor McKnight 4. Adjournment 4. Adjournment Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn 4.1. Motion to adjourn Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak adjourned the meeting at 7:16 pm. Motion passed unanimously.

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City Council With Mayor Presiding Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/98821341468 Phone one-tap: +13052241968, 98821341468# US Join via audio: Webinar ID: 988 2134 1468 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/ac3BoXSvPp **CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA ** 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda 2. Consent Agenda Subject 2.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Procedural Page 1 of 18 Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Subject 2.2. Openings: Boards and Commissions - DFA Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file 3. 2025 Commission Appointments Subject 3.1. Conservation Board: Term Expires 6/30/27 Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 2025 Commission Appointments Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action Subject 3.2. Electric Light Commission: Term Expires 6/30/28 Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 2025 Commission Appointments Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action 4. Adjournment Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting October 21, 2025 - City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Page 2 of 18 Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn Page 3 of 18 Burlington City Council 802/865-7136 TTY 802/865-7142 OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/BOARDS **UPDATED as of September 18, 2025 LO** Chittenden Solid Waste District-alternate Term Expires 5/31/26 One Opening Conservation Board Term Expires 6/30/27 One Opening Electric Light Commission Term Expires 6/30/28 One Opening Vehicle for Hire Licensing Board Term Expires 6/30/28 One Opening Winooski Valley Park District Term Expires 6/30/27 One Opening Applications may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Lori NO later than Wednesday, October 15, 2025, by 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Lori at (802) 865-7136 or via email lolberg@burlingtonvt.gov. City Council President Traverse and Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak will plan for appointments to take place at the October 21, 2025 City Council Meeting/City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting. Page 4 of 18 Page 5 of 18 Page 6 of 18 Page 7 of 18 Page 8 of 18 Page 9 of 18 Page 10 of 18 Page 11 of 18 Page 12 of 18 Page 13 of 18 Page 14 of 18 Page 15 of 18 Page 16 of 18 Page 17 of 18 Page 18 of 18