NPA - All Wards — Burlington, VT
Date: 2024-08-29
Time: 18:30

All Wards Neighborhood Planning Assembly
 Thursday, August 29, 2024, 6:30 - 8:30pm

 Join in person: Sharon Bushor Conference Room, City Hall
 Join virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764

Moderator: Christopher Haessly Notetaker: TBD
6:30 pm Introductions & Announcements | 10 min
 1. Adopt the agenda
 2. NPA member introductions
6:40 pm Public Forum | 10 min (two minutes per person)
 Please state your full name, pronouns, street, and ward.

6:50 pm NPA Funding and Reimbursement Procedures | 15 min
 A quick review/presentation on FY25 NPA funds and how to use them.
7:05 pm CDNR Ad Hoc Committee | 15 min
 An update on the work of the Ad Hoc Committee on the relationship between the NPAs and the
 City of Burlington.
7:20 pm An Open Discussion on Gun Violence in Our Community | 30 min
 A discussion about gun violence in our community and what the NPAs can do to help.
7:50 pm Thank You Fosca! | 10 min
 An expression of gratitude and best wishes.
8:00 pm Adjourn - thank you for coming!
 Our next meeting is TBD.
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Information to join virtually (via Zoom)
Note: The webinar information is the same for every meeting.
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 Webinar ID 858 6085 4764

 Or iPhone one-tap US: +19292056099,,85860854764#

 Or telephone +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312
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NPA GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
 ● Operate through democratic principles and democratic procedures;
 ● Provide a safe and welcoming forum where residents can actively share their voices about issues that
 matter to them, and where they can learn from the voices of others;
 ● Cultivate involvement by a diverse spectrum of community members through active outreach and
 through eliminating barriers to participation;
 ● Operate in a manner that models respectful, inclusive, culturally, and economically aware practices;
 and
 ● Be a fun, creative, and vital organization that provides value and benefit through the multitude of
 perspectives shared by those who participate.


NPA GROUND RULES:
 ● Meetings should have clearly defined Agenda & Roles.
 ● Honor Time limits: A best effort must be made to start on time, follow the agenda, and finish on
 time.
 ● Listen to others: Make efforts to be an open-minded member of the group.
 ● Respect the agenda and the process: Try to remain focused on the issue at hand.
 ● Share your opinion respectfully: Speak out, but not over, others’ comments.
 ● Treat people how you would like to be treated: Be respectful of everyone, including guests.




 Appendix to agenda | All Wards3 NPA - Page 1

All Wards Meeting
Burlington City Hall and via CCTV
August 29, 2024

Christopher Haessly - moderator
Nancy Harkins - notetaker

Attendees:
Ana-Maria Robu - city employee
Chanel Bastian - city employee
Erika Faulkner - Ward 2
Amy Prenowitz - Ward 3
Jess Hyman - Ward 2
Brian Pine - CEDO
Nancy Harkins - Ward 6
Chris Haessly - Ward 3
Romeo von Hermann - Ward 6
Charlie Giannoni - Ward 2
Charlie Messing - Ward 3
Stella Sarefield - Ward 8
Tom Derenthal - Ward 1
Fosca Bechthold - CEDO

Chris called the meeting to order at 6:40

We recognized and thanked Fosca for her work and support.

Attendees introduced themselves and made announcements.
 ● Brian Pine, CEDO announced upcoming city meetings:
 ○ Mayor’s Public Safety Forum -9/5, 5:30-7:00
 ○ Memorial Block Public Forum - 9/18, 5:00-7:00
 ● Brian also stated that CEDO will be planning interim support for the NPAs until a new
 NPA Public Engagement Specialist is hired. Charlie Giannoni, Ward 2, asked if the
 NPAs could participate in the hiring process. Brian Pine said he would ask HR if that was
 possible.
 ● Nancy Harkins, Ward 6, announced that Rep. Tiff Bluemle offered to assist the NPAs
 with organizing a public forum on the Green Mountain Transit service cutbacks. Erika
 Faulkner, Ward 2, volunteered to work with Nancy and Rep. Bluemle to further develop
 this.

NPA Funding and Reimbursements - Chanel Bastian, CEDO Finance & Grants
  ● The use of funds must be aligned with NPA goals.
  ● Recommended funding timeline
 ○ July 1- beginning of fiscal year
 ○ Oct 31 - vote on budget.
 ○ Personal reimbursement requests can be submitted at any time. All requests for
 2024 should be submitted by Jan. 31 and all requests for 2025 should be
 submitted by May 31.
 ○ May 31 - all expenses should be submitted.
 ○ June expenses should be coordinated with the NPA specialist.
 ○ Any use of funds outside of this timeline should be coordinated with the NPA
 specialist e.g. if an NPA wished to host a barbecue over the summer months.
 ● There is a new budget spreadsheet to facilitate tracking spending.
 ● You can now request personal reimbursement checks be picked up at City Hall in order
 to expedite reimbursement.
 ● There is a new form, NPA Request for Direct Payment form, to request that a vendor be
 paid directly by the city and not require out-of-pocket expenses.
 ● Location of the budget spreadsheet, the direct payment form and Chanel’s slides will
 communicated.

CDNR Ad hoc committee - Chris Haessly
This committee is working on a resolution on the relationship between the NPAs and the City.
There has been one meeting so far.The committee is working on the protocol to solicit input and
to provide updates to the All Wards representatives.

The primary discussion has been regarding what are the hot-button issues in each ward on
which they especially want prior communication from the city e.g. Ward 1 wants communication
on any changes regarding the University.

Open Discussion on Gun Violence in our community - Chris Haessly asked if the charter change
to ban guns in bars could be brought back and could the NPAs support that effort. He asked if
there were other ideas. Nancy Harkins heard that Rep. Tiff Bluemle and Rep. Stone were going
to address that when the House meets again. Nancy to follow-up with Rep. Bluemle.

There was some discussion of whether public safety should be a theme for all the wards and
whether we should organize a community forum or activity such as distributing hygiene kits.
There was no specific recommendation or action.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10.