Finance Commission

8/8/2023 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Ashley Lucht, Januka Acharya, Caitlin Hoffmann City Staff Present: Angela Aldieri & Kristine Lott Call to Order by: Ashley Lucht Meeting Start Time: 5:32 PM ET Minutes Recorded by: James Messeder II. Public Comment None III. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: Approved Motion by: James Messeder Second: Januka Acharya Caitlin Hoffmann: abstention IV. City Council Liaison Update l Spent some time reviewing proposed ordinance updates from Fire Chief & Planning Commission l Holding public hearings soon, no date set yet l Also looked at proposed changes from the planning commission – setup for EV charging, minimum bike parking, and historic preservation l Idea of charging for standby sprinkler systems to support funding of public safety building – Rutland referenced as an example that does this V. Inclusion & Belonging Commission Update l Parker was not present at the meeting l Spoke about stipend study for commission/committee volunteers VI. Discussion: Sidewalk Permit Proposed Changes l In February, staff brought these proposed changes to the city council l Intent of proposal is to reduce risk to the public & risk to the city l Info provided to Melissa of Downtown Winooski + businesses potentially impacted – she did not join the meeting & neither did the businesses l Discussed the potential scenarios in which the city is concerned about liability l Noted that public works helped draft the changes  l Intent of proposal is to reduce risk to the public & risk to the city l Info provided to Melissa of Downtown Winooski + businesses potentially impacted – she did not join the meeting & neither did the businesses l Discussed the potential scenarios in which the city is concerned about liability l Noted that public works helped draft the changes l Idea of including an indemnification for the city in agreement with businesses l Noted that Waterworks & McKee’s outdoor areas are not included in this ordinance l Next Steps: Provide feedback to staff that commission is not supportive of the setback or the certificate of insurance minimum of $2M, would prefer to only require a certificate of insurance with no minimum set VII. Discussion: Workplan Review Angela reviewed the workplan with the group – there were no questions VIII. Adjourn Motion by: Ashley Lucht Second: Januka Acharya Meeting End Time: 6:30 PM