Annual Meeting Results
- Article I - Tim Barritt and Dave Kaufman were elected.
- Article II - City budget passed
- Article III - 1% local option tax was defeated
- Article IV - Short-term car rental tax passed
- Article V - Increase the age to purchase tobacco products passed
- Article I - Minier and Lalonde were elected
- Article II - School budget passed
FY2020 BUDGET
Article III: Charter Amendment 1 - 1% Local Options Tax
There are 5 articles on the Annual City Meeting Ballot (not to include the school ballot items). The articles include elections for City Councilors, municipal budget, local options tax, rental car tax, and raising the age for purchase of tobacco products. You can view the ballot items here.
Today, we'll focus on additional information on Article III.
ARTICLE III - City Charter Amendment 1 : 1% local options tax
Dog Park Public Forum and Survey
- Attend a public forum on Tuesday, February 5 (6:00-7:30pm)
- Take our survey online.
Utility Bill Payment Flexibility Available for Furloughed Federal Employees
Today, SoBu City Manager Kevin Dorn announced flexibility in payment arrangements for city utility bills for federal workers who are furloughed. “We will be waiving late fees and suspending water shut-offs. We will work one-on-one with customers impacted by the shutdown,” he said. Employees will need to provide a copy of their furlough letter. Contact South Burlington Water Department for more information at 802-864-4361.
Proposed Indoor Recreation Center & Creative Arts Center
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget (in Development)
Public Hearing
CORPORAL WILLIAMSON SELECTED TO RUN
Corporal Brianne Williamson of the South Burlington Police Department has been formally selected to represent Vermont Law Enforcement for the Torch Run leading to the Special Olympics World Games in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) scheduled for March, 2019.
Winter Weather
REMINDER: City WInter Parking Ban is in effect beginning December 1. (No street parking from midnight to 8 am.)
Open Space Update
Joint City Council Meeting with Planning Commission
Planning & Zoning Director Paul Conner recently provided the City Council with an update on development trends in the community. This included an analysis of recent and more long-term housing construction and population trends; an assessment of where development has taken place over the past several years, broken out by planning & land use areas in the City’s Comprehensive Plan; historic usage and current capacity of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities; development approved and underway in the City Center area; and a map showing areas that are currently developed, approved or under review for development, conserved or restricted from significant development, or potential future development areas in the southeastern portion of the City.
Police Chief Trevor Whipple Retires
On September 28, 2018 We had a Change of Command in the City of South Burlington
Please welcome Chief Shawn Burke
The City of South Burlington welcomes Chief Shawn Burke.
Shawn comes from a family history of Police Officers. His dad retired from the NYPD after 20 yrs. and retiring as a Detective Sergeant. With his father being a detective Shawn always had policing in the back of his mind but never imagined himself becoming a chief, until later in his career at the Burlington Police Department. Shawn lives in Milton with his wife Stephyne and their two sons, Kayden and Kenyon. He is eager to learn about the community’s expectation of their police force and how we can further refine our operations to meet and exceed those expectations.
One hard thing that Shawn believes he faces in his new role, is recruiting qualified officers to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of tenured officers. However, he is very excited about leading the professional and committed staff of the South Burlington Police Department at a time of uncertainty in American policing. Many communities are at odds with their police force. South Burlington embraces and supports their police, continued community policing efforts in line with the community’s expectations will be crucial in maintaining what South Burlington enjoys today.
Financing the Proposed Community Center
Council Approves Land Conservation Agreement in South East Quadrant
City Paving Schedule
180 Market Street | Library + Senior Center + City Hall
The South Burlington City Council has approved a ballot item for the November 6th General Election that asks voters for permission to incur debt for a new Library, Senior Center, Clerk’s Office, Auditorium and City Hall that is planned to be constructed on Market Street.
PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT: Library+Senior Center+City Hall
- potential TIF District Financing Plan Substantial Change Request (warned for 7 pm)
- to continue the hearing regarding the placement of a question on the November ballot regarding the Library+Senior Center+City Hall (warned for 7:30 pm)
Lime Kiln Road Temporary Crosswalk Installation
The Public Works Department has installed a temporary crosswalk on Lime Kiln Road to test the location of a crosswalk. Your feedback will help locate a permanent crosswalk. The installation and survey will be available until August 31.
RESCHEDULED to AUG 15: City Center Park Grand Opening
NOTICE: Blasting at Burlington International Airport
The City has been notified by the Burlington International Airport Director Of Aviation Gene Richards that blasting will soon commence as part of the ongoing construction on the Airport grounds. The Airport has worked out a means of alerting both air traffic and the surrounding neighborhoods when blasting is planned and commenced.
Penny for Paths-Close the Gaps
On August 14th, South Burlington residents will have an opportunity to vote for needed funds to fill the gaps in our 24-mile multi-use path, crosswalks, and intersections. On May 7th the City Council voted unanimously to place a “Penny for Paths – Close the Gaps” initiative on the August 14 ballot. South Burlington's multi-use path, a work in progress begun in 1990, is designed to connect neighborhoods, schools, parks and commercial areas to each other and to the paths of our neighboring communities. However the current path has significant gaps, the closing of which will improve safety and functionality by connecting us with where we want to go by foot, bike, roller blades or skateboard!
Vermont Aviation Expo
Municipal Clerks Week
What is one of the oldest positions in local government? The municipal clerk!
The first week in March is nationally recognized as Municipal Clerks week. In recognition of this, our clerks recommitted themselves to the vital work they do by taking the municipal clerk's oath (again).
City Council Resolution on F-35 Basing at Airport
SoBu Spaces - Senior Center
From 12:45 - 2 pm | Green Mountain Conference Room at City Hall
We would like to share with you our vision, as well as gather input regarding things we may have missed, that you would like to see in this space.
Deputy Police Chief Set to Retire, After 27 Years of Service
Deputy Chief Paul A. Edwards has served our community for nearly three decades. Beginning his career as a patrol officer, he rose through the ranks with numerous achievements to his current post as Deputy Chief. DC Edwards has served with the utmost professionalism as a dedicated, loyal leader and mentor. He will retire from the department on May 15, 2018.
City Councilor Patricia Nowak Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we share that Councilor Patricia Nowak has passed away. Councilor Nowak has served the community in an elected or appointed capacity for over 23 years and has served on the City Council for the past five years. Our thoughts are with Pat’s family and friends as we mourn her passing.
Underwood Master Plan Presentation to City Council
City Announces Next Police Chief
Shawn Burke poised to assume the helm of South Burlington Police Department
The City of South Burlington has reached a tentative agreement with Shawn Burke to be the next chief of police. Burke will fill the position upon the retirement of Chief Trevor Whipple in January 2019.
“Shawn Burke has the exact profile that we were looking for in a Chief to follow in Trevor’s footsteps,” said Kevin Dorn, City Manager. “We have one of the premier departments in the state, if not in New England, and we had the opportunity to go out and recruit the very best candidate for this job.”
Significant Invasive Removal at Wheeler
Help Us Name The Park!
Annual Meeting - Ballot Results
Underwood Public Input Meeting
Please join members of the Recreation and Parks Staff and consultants from the SEGroup to review the current status of the Underwood Parcel Master Plan and provide reflective input that will help shape the future of this natural area.
SoBu Life - Winter Issue In Mailboxes
BALLOT ITEM: Bond leads to First Year Savings and Beyond
Absentee ballots are available at City Hall
Learn more.
Community Initiative Addresses Unmet Social Service Needs
Howard Center and the municipalities of South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, Winooski, Essex, and Shelburne are pleased to announce a new community program which will serve adults, children, and families.
Community Outreach Specialists will work in partnership with local and regional law enforcement to respond to individuals with unmet social service needs, often due to mental health or substance use issues. This will allow law enforcement to more effectively use resources to address criminal behaviors.
SOUTH BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY GRAND OPENING
SoBu Spaces 2020 - Library and City Hall
We want your input! Designers are beginning the process for a new civic building in South Burlington – to house the City Hall and Library. The first set of workshops will be held at City Hall in the Green Mountain Room.
South Burlington Library Moves to City Center
After 47 years of sharing space with the City's high school, South Burlington's public library finally has a home all its own. The doors opened at the newly refurbished University Mall location on Dorset Street in early December 2017, following the relocation of over 45,000 items in the collection.
Jaycee Dog Park Closed
Veterans Day Ceremony
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat
12-3 pm
FHTMS
Come join us for some Halloween fun! We will have Trunk-or-Treating outside, while we have carnival games, bingo, and many more activities inside.
Community Pumpkin Carving
6 - 8 pm
FHTMS Cafeteria
Bring a pumpkin to carve and some imagination. We will provide the tools and stencils. Leave the mess to us!
Looking for Volunteers for City Boards and Committees
Drive In Movie
6 - 8 pm
FHTMS Cafeteria
Bring your own cardboard box car or create one when you arrive.
Snacks | Lemonade | Themed Activities | and More!
Bikes & Bites
5 - 8 pm
Veterans Memorial Park
Featuring Josh Panda
Transmission Received. Over.
Behind the Election
Most of us do our best to educate ourselves on the ballot items for each election. We make time to get to the polls and cast our votes. Then, we eagerly wait for the results on the evening news.
But there is more to the process. A lot more.
Colorful Crosswalks Bring Art to the Public
Last Saturday, under the leadership of SBHS Senior Ali Barritt and in collaboration with City Hall, students began painting crosswalks in the City.
Beauty and the Beast Tea Party
Invasive Plant Removal Day
South Burlington Community Chorus Spring Concert
May 20th at 7:30pm
McCarthy Arts Center at St. Michael's College
Dog Park to Move to New Digs
The South Burlington Dog Park located on Kirby Road in South Burlington will close on June 1, 2017. Designated dog parks will be added within Farrell Park and Jaycee Park—both City-owned and managed.
Weeding City Center Park
Summer 2017 Road Construction Projects
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Joint City Council Meeting with Planning Commission
Planning & Zoning Director Paul Conner recently provided the City Council with an update on development trends in the community. This included an analysis of recent and more long-term housing construction and population trends; an assessment of where development has taken place over the past several years, broken out by planning & land use areas in the City’s Comprehensive Plan; historic usage and current capacity of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities; development approved and underway in the City Center area; and a map showing areas that are currently developed, approved or under review for development, conserved or restricted from significant development, or potential future development areas in the southeastern portion of the City.
Find both a PDF of the presentation as well as a video of the full presentation here.
It is SNOW Season!
Good time to prepare, as the City winter parking ban goes into effect on December 1.
CORPORAL WILLIAMSON SELECTED TO RUN IN TORCH RUN AT 2019 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES IN DUBAI
Corporal Brianne Williamson of the South Burlington Police Department has been formally selected to represent Vermont Law Enforcement for the Torch Run leading to the Special Olympics World Games in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) scheduled for March, 2019.
Corporal Williamson has been a volunteer for Special Olympics Vermont since her law enforcement career began in 2010. She has participated in over 40 events, while volunteering over 700 hours. She has positively impacted the lives of over 500 athletes all over Vermont, as well as thousands of parents, supporters, and fellow public safety officials. She has participated in fundraising events that have raised over $50,000 for Special Olympics. In addition, she was named the Law Enforcement Torch Run Volunteer of the year in 2011 and inducted into the Special Olympics Torch Run Hall of Fame in 2017.
As part of receiving this esteemed honor, Williamson has initiated a three-month fundraising drive to raise $10,000 to directly support Special Olympics Vermont and the World Games. Williamson will be hosting fundraising events in the local community to include “tip-a-cop” campaigns in some of the local restaurants as well as other fundraising initiatives.
The first “Tip-A-Cop” event will be at Applebees on Friday, December 7. Corporal Williamson will be part of the waitstaff that night and diners can provide tips which will go directly to the fundraising effort.
Corporal Williamson is one of our student resource officers in the school system and has boundless energy when working with others. We recognize the untiring commitment of Corporal Williamson to the men and women who participate in Special Olympics.
Anyone who desires additional information on Corporal Williamson or her fund drive can go to https://www.facebook.com/SouthBurlingtonPolice. In addition, anyone who is interested in donating directly to her Special Olympics fund can visit her Go Fund me site listed below:
https://give.specialolympicsvermont.org/fundraiser/1672380
Sixth Annual Teen-Led Martin Luther King, Jr. Day South Burlington Event
Sixth Annual Teen-Led Martin Luther King, Jr. Day South Burlington Event