Conservation Board — Burlington, VT
Date: 2026-03-02
Time: 16:30

Open Space Subcommittee Meeting Public Notice
 Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:30 PM

311 North Avenue, Conference Room or Remote via Zoom

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1. Public Comment

2. Discussion Item
  2.1. Conservation Legacy Fund: application, process, parameters for conservation infrastructure

3. Adjournment

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Burlington Conservation Board
Open Space Subcommittee
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Burlington, VT 05401
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 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.