Conservation Board
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · February 2, 2026
Minutes
Burlington Conservation Board
Open Space Subcommittee
645 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpi
Telephone: (802) 865-7188
Open Space Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
311 North Avenue, Conference Room and Remote Meeting
Present: Scott Gustin, Dan Cahill, Zoe Richards, Rebecca Roman, & Sharon Bushor.
I. Public Comment
Sharon Bushor said she was mainly here to listen.
II. Discussion Item
- Conservation Infrastructure
Consider what portion of the fund would be available for conservation infrastructure.
Need application and criteria. Put on OpenGov. Open application or periodic? RR, prefers
open.
The infrastructure project needs to relate to purposes of the fund.
Climate advisory report to Mayor notes NBCS and fully funding the BCLF.
We should have a monthly report on the fund balance.
III. Executive Session
Those present voted to move into, and out of, executive discussion to discuss real estate.
IV. Adjournment
5:21 PM.
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Agenda
Open Space Subcommittee Meeting Public Notice
Monday, February 2, 2026, 4:30 PM
311 North Avenue, Conference Room or Remote via Zoom
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1. Public Comment
2. Discussion Items
2.1. Conservation Infrastructure and the Conservation Legacy Fund
3. Executive Session
4. Adjournment
5. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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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. The City
is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities and employment opportunities. The programs
and services of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals who require special
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participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Burlington, should contact the office of the Title II
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