Conservation Board

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 March 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM 311 North Avenue, Conference Room and Remote Meeting Present: Scott Gustin, Dan Cahill, Zoe Richards, Rebecca Roman, Kelly Farrell, Dale Azaria & Sharon Bushor. I. Public Comment Sharon Bushor said she has concerns about using Conservation Legacy Fund monies as an alternative funding source. What justifies use of the fund for infrastructure? What are the criteria? A monetary cap may be needed. Infrastructure is very expensive. Discussion Item - Conservation Legacy Fund Application, process, and parameters for conservation infrastructure RR cited three markers of assessment for potential infrastructure applications: 1) What acquisitions are on the horizon? 2) How well does the project align with the CLF resolution? and 3) How well does the project align with the goals of the open space plan? SG noted that he and Dan can draft an application with background and evaluation criteria for full board consideration. Dan Cahill, create one OpenGov application with a divider between conservation infrastructure and land acquisition. RR noted applications should be for projects on public property (or at least publically accessible). Guidelines/criteria should tie into the Open Space Plan. 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 or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 865-7145.  ZR, consider max available for infrastructure in any given year? SG said administrative practice to keep a certain amount available for acquisition. II. Adjournment 5:26 PM.