Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE c/o Community & Economic Development Office City Hall, Room 32 • 149 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401 802-865-7144 VOX • 802-865-7024 FAX • www.burlingtonvt.gov/cedo Councilor Evan Litwin (EL), Chair, Ward 7 Councilor Carter Neubieser (CN), Ward 1 Councilor Allie Schachter (AS), East District CDNR Committee Meeting Thursday, July 10th, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 PM Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor – City Hall Committee members: Evan Litwin (EL), Allie Schachter (AS) City Staff: Christine Curtis, CEDO Other Attendees: Bill Ward, Permitting & Inspections Draft Minutes Meeting Started at 5:37 PM 1. Approve agenda MOTION by Councilor Schachter, SECOND by Councilor Litwin, to approve the agenda VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2. Public Forum • No one spoke at public forum 3. Work Session: Syringe Litter in Burlington • The group discussed strategies for improving syringe disposal infrastructure in the City. Members proposed installing more safe syringe disposal boxes in strategic locations, which Bill confirmed was already being addressed by the Board of Health. They discussed the The programs and services of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. For accessibility information, call 865-7144. For questions about the meeting, contact Christine Curtis at ccurtis@burlingtonvt.gov  cost and logistics of implementing these boxes, with Bill noting that two smaller boxes were recently acquired for around $300 each. The group agreed that increasing the availability of safe disposal options was a priority, but they also emphasized the need for better data collection efforts and collaboration with community partners. EL discussed a pilot project for managing syringes in Burlington, focusing on data collection and identifying high-impact areas. He emphasized the need for collaboration with the Howard Center, which distributes a significant number of syringes monthly, and suggested exploring partnerships with local businesses for maintaining and monitoring disposal boxes. AS also highlighted the importance of selecting a suitable location for the pilot that could be easily replicated and managed, while addressing concerns about stigma and accessibility. EL led a discussion on strategies to manage and incentivize the collection and transportation of used syringes, exploring the possibility of engaging businesses and community groups to host and monitor collection boxes. He proposed a city-wide marketing campaign similar to the "Adopt a Highway" program and suggested exploring partnerships with organizations like the Howard Center and local businesses to encourage volunteer participation. EL also emphasized the need to address community concerns about public safety and to consider incentivizing legal exchange programs for syringes, while acknowledging the importance of maintaining public health standards. The group agreed to further research funding options for such initiatives and to continue discussions with relevant stakeholders, including the Board of Health and the Howard Center. The committee aims to produce a concise final report with actionable recommendations for the City Council by the end of August. 4. Adjournment • ADJOURN at 7:17 p.m. by Councilor Litwin with no objection

Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 149 Church Street, Burlington Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:30 PM CDNR Committee Meeting Jul 10, 2025 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95053148398?pwd=OvhCuSSyHWOqDvOcxgVrXiHqfhwjta.1 Meeting ID: 950 5314 8398 Passcode: 076453 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,95053148398#,,,,*076453# US +13126266799,,95053148398#,,,,*076453# US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 950 5314 8398 Passcode: 076453 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/agJMy8uwi 1. Agenda 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda 2. Public Forum Subject 2.1. PUBLIC FORUM - Verbal Comments Meeting July 10, 2025 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:30 PM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 149 Church Street, Burlington Category 2. Public Forum Department Type 3. Work Session: Syringe Litter in Burlington 4. Adjournment Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting July 10, 2025 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:30 PM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 149 Church Street, Burlington Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Recommended Action