Board of Health — Burlington, VT
Date: 2026-04-29
Time: 17:30

Burlington Board of Health
 Wednesday April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, 645 Pine Street Main Conference Room OR
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1. Agenda
  1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

2. Public Forum
  Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting April 29, 2026 - Board of Health - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Burlington
 Board of Health 645 Pine Street Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
  Category 2. Public Forum
  Department Council and Board


  Type

3. Approval of Minutes from March meeting

4. Approval of Pesticide Application for 126 Flynn Avenue - Global Partners

5. BTV Clean Up Crew introduction and overview

6. Health Equity

7. Problem property update from Director Ward

8. Chair Report

9. Public Outreach / Communications

10. Adjournment
  Subject 10.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting April 29, 2026 - Board of Health - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Burlington
 Board of Health 645 Pine Street Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM

April 29, 2026 BOH draft minutes
Board members participating: Chair Celia Bird, Jenny Tomczak, Kate Tracy and Health Officer
Bill Ward

Board Chair Celia Bird called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm.

Agenda
Jenny made a motion to adopt the draft agenda. 2nd by Kate.
Vote was unanimous in favor.

Draft minutes
Some typos were corrected and Kate made a motion to approve those draft April minutes.
Jenny 2nd- Vote was unanimous in favor.

Public Forum
There were no members of the public present.

Pesticide Application request
Sara Walsh from Global Partners LP at 2 Flynn Avenue attended remotely to answer questions
about the pesticide application papers filed for their property. Sara confirmed that no changes
would be made from the previous year's application method. The board reviewed
requirements including signage, distance from walkways, and weather restrictions. Jenny
made a motion to approve the application. Kate 2nd. Vote was unanimous in favor.

BTV Clean-Up Crew
The Board members received an introduction to the BTV Clean-up Crew from the Bella Fern and
Kason Hudman of the Peace and Justice Center. They provided an update on their weekly
syringe and trash cleaning efforts across the city. The initiative has collected over 950 syringes
since October through weekly Thursday morning and monthly Sunday volunteer efforts. The
program has engaged over 100 volunteers who have contributed more than 1,000 hours, with
about 20 regular participants. The initiative also distributes harm reduction kits containing
naloxone test strips, fentanyl testing, and Band-Aids through community food pantries.

Following the presentation, Kate made a motion to approve a $1,000 donation to the Peace and
Justice Center to directly support the BTV Clean-Up Crew drop boxes. Jenny 2nd. Vote was
unanimous in favor.

Problem Property update from Director Ward
Bill gave the board members an overview of DPI’s work on Problem Properties in the last
month.
Boves restaurant - The property owner’s plans were reviewed with the Ward 3 NPA in the last
30 days which clears the way for them to get on the DRB schedule once their permit is finalized
with DPI and the fee paid.

Pearl Street Mobil
May 1 decision for them to cease use of the parking area or apply for a permitted use for that
parcel in the High Density zoning District.

115 Pine Street
In late November it was posted as unfit for human habitation and unoccupied since. Reposted
April 29, 2026 after DPI heard from a neighbor it was reoccupied in recent days. Reposted along
with a letter from Bill Ward to whoever might be occupying to contact DPI to arrange an
inspection and confirm their safety.

Miscellaneous – 2 properties on the vacant/problem property list sold in the last 30 days. 218
Saint Paul Street sold and 27 Archibald Street which was placed under an sales agreement.

Chair Report
Celia mentioned the two positions on the BOH that have a term ending on June 30th are her position and
Jenny’s position. Both members announced that they are planning to reapply.

Celia asked about the need for any new pesticide notification signs. The group reviewed plans for
pesticide notification signs near crossings with Bill suggesting they keep the trusted circle small due to
the unique circumstances.


Emerging Issues
Jenny noted that Juneteenth was approaching and we should prepare in the event the Board is
able to participate in hosting a table at the event. The event will be observed in Burlington on
June 20, 2026. Members will prepare to discuss participation at the May meeting. They also
discussed submitting nominations for various awards including the Community Impact Award
for the BTV Clean-Up Crew, with nominations due May 15th. The board agreed to make the
nomination as a group rather than individually, with Jenny volunteering to draft the nomination
document.

Public Outreach/Communications
Bill will confirm with Bella the specific message the BTV Clean-up crew would like to send to
further their message to the entire FPF area.

Adjournment
The board discussed scheduling a meeting for June 27th at 5:45 PM and decided to tentatively
book the room while confirming with members like Bianca and Jane if the date works for
everyone. Kate made a motion to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Jenny.
Celia noted the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.