Public Safety Committee — Burlington, VT
Date: 2025-11-20
Time: 17:30

City Council - Public Safety Committee

 Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall,
 Sharon Bushor Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT

When: Nov 20, 2025 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Public Safety Committee

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[IGNORE_INDENT]
 1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.1. Motion to adopt draft minutes from October 23, 2025

3. Public Forum
 Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT
  Category 3. Public Forum
  Department


  Type

4. Chiefs' Reports
  Subject 4.1. BFD Chief's Report
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 4. Chiefs' Reports

  Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

  Subject 4.2. BPD Chief's Report
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 4. Chiefs' Reports

  Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

5. CAIP Report - Review of City Council Work Session
  Subject 5.1. CAIP Report - Review of City Council Work Session
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT
  Category 5. CAIP Report - Review of City Council Work Session
  Department Council and Board


  Type

6. State's Attorney Data
  Subject 6.1. State's Attorney Data
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 6. State's Attorney Data
  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

7. Future Guests/Topics
  Subject 7.1. Future guests/topics
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 7. Future Guests/Topics

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

8. Next Meeting
  Subject 8.1. Next meeting
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 8. Next Meeting

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

9. Adjournment
  Subject 9.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 9. Adjournment

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
  Subject 10.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more
 information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records
 Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities
 who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged
 to contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in
 advance so that proper arrangements can be made.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, crime victim status or genetic information.
Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT
Category 10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
Department Council and Board


Type

City Council - Public Safety Committee

 Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall,
 Sharon Bushor Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT

When: Nov 20, 2025 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Public Safety Committee

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[IGNORE_INDENT]
 1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.1. Motion to adopt draft minutes from October 23, 2025

3. Public Forum
 Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments



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  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT
  Category 3. Public Forum
  Department


  Type

4. Chiefs' Reports
  Subject 4.1. BFD Chief's Report
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 4. Chiefs' Reports

  Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

  Subject 4.2. BPD Chief's Report
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 4. Chiefs' Reports

  Department


  Type

  Recommended Action

5. CAIP Report - Review of City Council Work Session
  Subject 5.1. CAIP Report - Review of City Council Work Session
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT
  Category 5. CAIP Report - Review of City Council Work Session
  Department Council and Board


  Type

6. State's Attorney Data
  Subject 6.1. State's Attorney Data
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 6. State's Attorney Data


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  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

7. Future Guests/Topics
  Subject 7.1. Future guests/topics
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 7. Future Guests/Topics

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

8. Next Meeting
  Subject 8.1. Next meeting
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 8. Next Meeting

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

9. Adjournment
  Subject 9.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT


  Category 9. Adjournment

  Department Council and Board


  Type

  Recommended Action

10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
  Subject 10.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more
 information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records
 Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities


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 who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged
 to contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in
 advance so that proper arrangements can be made.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, crime victim status or genetic information.
Meeting November 20, 2025 - Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Thursday, November
 20, 2025, 5:30 PM, Remote via Zoom OR In-person at City Hall, Sharon Bushor
 Conference Room 1st Floor, 149 Church St, Burlington, VT
Category 10. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
Department Council and Board


Type




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 Public Safety Committee
 Thursday, October 23, 2025
 Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Queen City Room, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Burlington,
 Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Melo Grant (Chair), Buddy Singh, Mark Barlow

Staff Present: Erik Ramakrishnan (Assistant City Attorney), Michael Curtin (BFD Battalion
Chief)

Public Present: Tammy Boudah (Howard Center Street Team), Sarah George (State’s
Attorney), Chris Copp

Meeting called to order at 5:33 PM by Councilor Grant.

1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda

Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.

Motion by Councilor Barlow, Seconded by Councilor Singh
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.01 Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from September 25, 2025

Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from September 25, 2025

Motion by Councilor Singh, Seconded by Councilor Barlow
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

3. Tammy Boudah – Howard Street Team
 3.01 Tammy Boudah – Howard Street Team

Tammy Boudah presented on the Howard Street Team’s history and role in Burlington’s public
safety system. No action taken.

4. State’s Attorney – Sarah George
 4.01 State’s Attorney – Sarah George

State’s Attorney Sarah George reviewed the latest caseload data for the State’s Attorney’s Office
and discussed the new court announced by Governor Scott. No action was taken.

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5. Chiefs’ Reports
 5.01 BPD

Chief Burke was unable to attend due to a prior commitment. No action was taken.

  5.02 BFD

Chief Curtin presented the September incident and department data to the Committee. No action
was taken.

6. Public Forum
 6.01 Verbal Comments

Chris Copp of Ward 2 raised the issue of water fluoridation in Burlington to the Committee.

Public forum closed at 7:32.

7. Councilor Comments
 7.01 Councilor Comments

No action was taken.

8. Next Meeting Date
 8.01 Next Meeting Date

No action was taken.

9. Adjournment
 9.01 Motion to adjourn

The meeting was adjourned with no objection at 7:32 PM.




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Public Safety Committee
 Thursday, November 20, 2025
 Remote via Zoom/In-Person in Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall,
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Melo Grant (Chair), Mark Barlow

Staff Present: Hayley McClenahan (Assistant City Attorney), Shawn Burke (BPD Chief),
Michael Curtin (BFD Chief), Lacey Smith (CAIP Assistant Director)

Public Present: Richard Eaton

Meeting called to order at 5:31 PM by Councilor Grant.

1. Adopt the Agenda
 1.01 Adopt the Agenda

Motion to Adopt Agenda as written.

Motion by Councilor Barlow, Seconded by Councilor Grant
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

2. Adopt Minutes
 2.01 Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from October 23, 2025

Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from October 23, 2025.

Motion by Councilor Barlow, Seconded by Councilor Grant
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Unanimous

3. Public Forum
 3.01 Verbal Comments

Richard Eaton asked the Committee to consider Burlington implement a curfew for youth, given
a recent assault incident perpetrated by juveniles. No action taken.

Public forum closed at 5:40 PM.

4. Chiefs’ Reports
 4.01 BFD Chief’s Report

Chief Curtin presented the October incident and department data to the Committee. No action
was taken.
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 4.02 BPD Chief’s Report

Chief Burke shared the latest incident and department data to the Committee. No action was
taken.

5. CAIP Report – Review of City Council Work Session
 5.01 CAIP Report – Review of City Council Work Session

The Committee reflected on the upcoming changes to Burlington CARES. No action was taken.

6. State’s Attorney Data
 6.01 State’s Attorney Data

Councilor Grant reviewed State’s Attorney caseload data through October 2025. No action was
taken.

7. Future Guests/Topics
 7.01 Future Guests/Topics

Councilor Grant suggested asking the Urban Park Rangers and the Howard Center to future
meetings. No action was taken.

8. Next Meeting
 8.01 Next Meeting

The next meeting dates were set for January 22, February 26, and March 26 of 2026. No action
was taken.

9. Adjournment
 9.01 Motion to adjourn

The meeting was adjourned with no objection at 7:08 PM.




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