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Ward 6 NPA

Regular Meeting

Burlington, VT · November 7, 2024

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Minutes

Ward 6 NPA Meeting Nov. 7, 2024 Minutes Meeting leader: Romeo Von Hermann Minutes: Nancy Harkins The meeting began at 6:35 PM. There were several announcements of upcoming meetings and events. Greg Epler Wood, Ward Clerk provided a brief report on election day Peter Berghoef, Fletcher Free Library Technical Services and Digital Resources Manager, and Ward 6 resident provided updates on library events and services. City Councilors, Joan Shannon and Becca Brown McKnight presented various pending Charter Changes, including redistricting, graffiti, and vacant property fines. They discussed the City Government Efficiency Study, ModernGov. Councilor Shannon advised residents to read the report. The report was discussed at the Oct. 28, City Council meeting and the report can be found in the materials for that meeting. Clayton Clark, Green Mountain Transit, presented upcoming schedule changes and other initiatives. Megan Epler-Wood and Diane Gayer discussed plans to inform and engage residents on issues related to water quality, wastewater, and stormwater. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Agenda

Ward 6 NPA Meeting Agenda Thursday, November 7, 2024 Location: Champlain College, Joyce Learning Center, 387 Maple Street, Room 102 Or Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/81027856568 Zoom Webinar ID: 8102785 6568 6:30 Call to Order, Announcements, Public Forum • Introductions of Steering Committee members, guests, and invitees • Call for any public comments or announcements • Share your news, your events, your questions, and your concerns 6:45 Fletcher Free Library Updates, Mary Danko 7:00 Connect with the City Council, Joan Shannon and Becca Brown McKnight (invited) • Hear about the latest issues • Share your opinions, questions, and concerns 7:20 Proposal to modify process for Redistricting within Burlington, Sarah Carpenter • The City Council Charter Change Committee is proposing to simplify the process for redistricting Burlington’s Wards. Learn more about this proposal, what it would mean, and how it would be implemented. 7:40 Green Mountain Transit, Clayton Clark • Learn about schedule changes and other initiatives 8:00 Green Infrastructure, Megan Epler-Wood and Diane Gayer • We’ll continue to explore what we can do in Ward 6 to improve and protect the health of Lake Champlain 8:15 Adjourn What is the NPA? Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's wards to encourage resident participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the residents of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. For more information, click here. We want to hear from you! Please submit questions for our upcoming meeting or topics you would like to explore in a future meeting via this quick/easy Google Form.