Winooski public meetings in 2022

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission meeting was cancelled because a quorum of members was not present. No official discussion or actions were taken. The agenda included items such as a historic preservation presentation, the FY2023 work plan, and a weatherization program discussion.

• No quorum present; meeting cancelled
• Historic Preservation Presentation listed
• Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Infrastructure Work Plan listed
• Weatherization Program Discussion listed
• Minutes from 11.17.22 and 9.15.22 (missing) noted

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission meeting was cancelled because a quorum of members was not present. No official discussion or actions occurred. The agenda included items such as approving minutes, public comment, updates from the City Council and departments, a grant presentation, and the FY2024 budget process.

• No quorum; meeting cancelled
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund Grant Presentation (Steven Berbeco)
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Process Update

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including the FY24 Community Services budget, grant applications for trails and community learning, a second round of COVID-19 recovery nonprofit grants, a political sign procedure, a new Housing Initiative Director position, a housing trust fund application for down payment assistance, and 2023 legislative priorities. The council will also consider appointing an Airport Commissioner and approve minutes and accounts payable.

• FY24 Community Services Department budget presentation
• Recreational Trails Program grant application to Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
• 21st Century Community Learning Center grant application (sub-grantee of Winooski School District)
• COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program – second round
• Housing Trust Fund application for Down Payment Assistance (Application 002)

The City Council approved several grant applications and a 30-hour Housing Initiative Director position. The council also established a new procedure for political signs and appointed Deputy Mayor James Duncan as Airport Commissioner. A proposal for a second round of COVID-19 recovery nonprofit grants failed due to lack of a second motion.

• Approved Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program Grant (3-0)
• Approved Vermont Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant (3-0)
• Approved Political Sign Procedure as amended (3-0)
• Approved Housing Initiative Director Position at 30 hours (3-0)
• Approved Housing Trust Fund Down Payment Assistance Application 002 (3-0)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor James Duncan as Airport Commissioner (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 12.5.22 minutes and 12.8.22 accounts payable warrant (3-0)
• COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program second round motion failed

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will discuss and potentially approve a Second Class liquor and tobacco license for Pradhan, and a First Class and Third Class restaurant/bar license plus an entertainment permit for RMJ. Both items are up for a vote at this meeting.

• Pradhan: Second Class Liquor License and Tobacco License
• RMJ: First Class Restaurant/Bar License, Third Class Restaurant/Bar License, and Entertainment Permit

The board approved a 2nd Class Liquor License and Tobacco License for Pradhan, with the tobacco license pending a Certificate of Fitness. The board also approved multiple licenses and an entertainment permit for RMJ.

• Approved Pradhan 2nd Class Liquor License and Tobacco License pending Certificate of Fitness (3-0)
• Approved RMJ 1st Class Restaurant/Bar License (3-0)
• Approved RMJ 3rd Class Restaurant/Bar License (3-0)
• Approved RMJ Entertainment Permit (3-0)
• Approved RMJ Restaurant License Application (3-0)

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Winooski Commission for Inclusion and Belonging is meeting remotely to discuss routine business and key topics. They will review the equity audit's key takeaways and potential policy focus areas, and discuss how to engage residents in understanding the proposed budget. The meeting includes public comment and updates from city officials.

• Equity audit review - key takeaways and potential policy focus areas
• Discussion on engaging people in understanding the proposed budget
• American Rescue Plan Act languages
• Ground rules/community agreement for the commission
• Public comment period

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission approved previous meeting minutes and established a rotating leadership structure. Parker Silver was appointed Interim Chair and Nick Woolf was appointed Interim Minutes Clerk for the next three meetings.

• Approved August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Appointed Parker Silver as Interim Chair for three meetings
• Appointed Nick Woolf as Interim Minutes Clerk for three meetings

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to continue its discussion on Article IV, Sections 4.1 through 4.12 of the zoning code, which cover general use regulations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and city updates. This is a working session focused on refining zoning rules.

• Continued discussion on Article IV – Sections 4.1 through 4.12 (General Use Regulations)
• Review of municipal parking comparisons document
• Public comment period for non-agenda topics
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (November 10, 2022)

The Commission agreed to maintain existing design review language in Section 4.4 and add a new section (Section 5.15) for adaptive reuse. Members discussed parking minimums and maximums but paused the conversation pending further research. The Commission also received updates on zoning permits, including a demolition application for St. Stephen’s Church.

• Approved November 10th meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Agreed to add Section 5.15 to include design review language for adaptive reuse
• Tabled discussion on parking minimums and maximums until the January meeting

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission will meet remotely to review a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) application and recommend action to the City Council. They will also discuss updates to Housing Trust Fund guidelines, consider renter protections like just cause evictions, and review staff-recommended changes to the Public Building Registry ordinance. The meeting includes public comment and updates from the City Council and Housing Initiative Director.

• Review of DPA Application 002 and recommendation to City Council
• Discussion of Housing Trust Fund guideline updates
• Discussion of just cause evictions and other renter protection ideas
• Review of Chapter 17 Public Building Registry and staff-recommended changes
• Public comment period

The Commission recommended the approval of a $5,000 Down Payment Assistance Program application. Members also discussed potential updates to the Housing Trust Fund guidelines and the Public Building Registry ordinance.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of DPA Application 002 for $5,000

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including assessor's office errors and omissions, the FY24 budget presentation, an update on economic vitality goals, and an airport commissioner appointment. The meeting also includes an executive session to negotiate real estate options for Lot 7D on Abenaki Way, with possible announcement of an agreement afterward.

• Discussion/Approval: Assessor's Office Errors & Omissions
• FY24 Budget Presentation: Overall Budget & General Government
• Discussion: Strategic Vision Area Goal Update - Economic Vitality
• Discussion: Consider Airport Commissioner Appointment
• Executive Session: negotiation of real estate purchase or lease options for Lot 7D (Abenaki Way)

The City Council approved a financial commitment for a garage on Lot 7D and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. The Council also approved corrections to the 2022 Grand list and passed a consent agenda for minutes and warrants.

• Committed $11.4M for garage on Lot 7D and authorized seeking additional funding up to $11.6M (4-0)
• Approved Assessor’s Office Errors & Omissions, decreasing Grand list by $146,959 and revenue by $2,102.45 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from 11.7.22 and 11.28.22, and various payment warrants (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board will discuss and possibly approve a second-class liquor license and a tobacco license with endorsement for Hometeste Foodmarket. The meeting includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Discussion/approval of Hometeste Foodmarket 2nd Class Liquor License
• Discussion/approval of Hometeste Foodmarket Tobacco License and Tobacco Endorsement

The board approved a second-class liquor license and a tobacco license for Hometeste Foodmarket. The business is located at 325 Main Street Ste 4.

• Approved Second Class & Tobacco License for Hometeste Foodmarket (4-0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving library updates, and discussing the vice-chair vacancy and the youth committee position description. They will also discuss the Friends of the Winooski Library. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Committee member updates
• Vice-chair vacancy discussion
• Review of youth committee position description

The committee approved the updated position description for the Youth Committee to be presented to City Council. Members also established new leadership roles for the committee and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Youth Committee position description
• Appointed J. Wignall as Vice-Chair, C. Khajehali as secretary, and P. Doherty as chair
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

This is a brief procedural meeting. The Board of Civil Authority will correct the official return of votes from a prior election, then adjourn. No other business is listed.

• Correction of official return of votes

The Board of Civil Authority acknowledged that a tally error occurred during the official return of votes. The board determined that the error did not affect the outcome of the election.

• Acknowledged tally error did not affect election outcome (5-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council is meeting solely to enter an executive session, with no other business or public testimony on the agenda. The session, authorized under Vermont Open Meeting Law, concerns negotiation of real estate purchase or lease options for Lot 7D on Abenaki Way. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session for real estate negotiation on Lot 7D (Abenaki Way)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure and Finance Commissions will hold a joint remote meeting to review the draft FY22 General Fund Capital Plan. The agenda includes public comment and council updates, with the primary business being discussion of the capital plan document.

• Review of Draft FY22 General Fund Capital Plan
• Public comment period

The commission reviewed the 5-year General Fund Capital Improvement Plan, including FY24 vehicle replacements and street resurfacing. Members discussed funding gaps for paving, traffic calming measures, and the use of reserves. No formal votes on the plan were recorded.

• Reviewed FY24 plan to replace 3 vehicles (1 PD, 2 DPW)
• Discussed need for ~$305k in additional FY24 paving funds
• Discussed using reserves for traffic calming on LeClair and Richards Streets
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 PM

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board will hold public hearings on a final subdivision at 165 East Spring Street and a site plan review at 1 Tigan Street, and will review a sketch plan for a planned unit development at 205 West Allen Street. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Public hearing on final subdivision at 165 East Spring Street
• Public hearing on site plan review at 1 Tigan Street
• Sketch plan review for planned unit development at 205 West Allen Street
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from September 15, 2022

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Public hearings were held for a subdivision at 165 East Spring Street and a site plan for 1 Tigan Street, and a sketch plan for 205 West Allen Street was reviewed; however, no final decisions were recorded for these items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council is holding a professionally facilitated equity training session. No official City Council business or testimony will occur, and this notice is provided to meet Vermont Open Meeting Law requirements.

• Equity training for City Council members
• No official business or testimony

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to continue its discussion of Article IV, Sections 4.1 through 4.12 of the zoning regulations, which cover general use regulations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and city updates. This is a working session focused on refining zoning rules.

• Continued discussion on Article IV – Sections 4.1 through 4.12 (General Use Regulations)
• Review of municipal parking comparisons document
• Public comment period for non-agenda topics
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members spent the remainder of the session discussing draft language for Article IV, specifically regarding curb cut standards, design review, and parking requirements.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission is meeting virtually to discuss city council and department updates, hear from the Inclusion and Belonging Liaison, review the 2022 Myers Pool season, and discuss recreation programs and a community needs survey. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• 2022 Myers Pool Season Summary and Review
• Update on Recreation Programs and Discussion of Community Needs Survey
• Inclusion and Belonging Liaison Update
• City Council and Department Updates
• Public Comment

The commission approved previous meeting minutes and received updates on City Council's ARPA non-profit allocations. Members reviewed the 2022 Myers Pool season and discussed the upcoming end of ESSER funding for youth programming in September 2023.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• City Council awarded $5,000 ARPA funding to United Methodist
• City Council awarded $10,000 ARPA funding to Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont/Winooski Parents/CVOEO
• City Council awarded $5,000 ARPA funding to DREAM

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and approval items, including a presentation on the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, a proposed political sign procedure, an overview of the Lot 9 Winooski Hotel Group project, a memorandum of understanding for a 21C grant application, and the awarding of COVID-19 recovery nonprofit grants (both initial and round 2). The council will also discuss 2023 legislative priorities, consider a Small Business Saturday proclamation, and enter executive sessions for real estate negotiations and potential litigation.

• Discussion: Lot 9 Winooski Hotel Group project overview
• Discussion/Approval: Political Sign Procedure
• Discussion/Approval: 21C Grant Memorandum of Understanding for Grant Application
• Discussion/Approval: Award COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants and Round 2
• Executive Session: Real estate purchase/lease options for Lot 7D (Abenaki Way)

The City Council approved several nonprofit grants for COVID-19 recovery and authorized a joint grant application for recreational programming. Council also appointed an alternate member to the Municipal Infrastructure Commission and proclaimed Small Business Saturday. A proposal for a second round of recovery grants failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants to Somali Bantu Community Association ($10,000), Winooski Parents and Students Project ($10,000), CVOEO ($10,000), Winooski United Methodist Church Food Shelf ($5,000), and Dream ($5,000) (4-0)
• Approved 21 C Grant Memorandum of Understanding for grant application (4-0)
• Appointed Dallas Wheatley as an Alternate to the Municipal Infrastructure Commission (4-0)
• Approved Small Business Saturday Proclamation for November 26, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 10/17/22 minutes and various warrants (4-0)
• Tabled political sign procedure discussion
• Denied $30,000 for COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants Round 2 (motion failed due to lack of second)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving library updates, and reviewing a draft position description for a youth advisory role. The meeting also includes time for public comment and committee member updates.

• Review of draft Youth Committee Position Description
• Discussion of committee meeting structure
• Committee member engagement discussion
• Public comment period

The committee approved previous meeting minutes and discussed a new youth committee position description to be presented to City Council. Members agreed to change the meeting structure to solicit agenda items from all members and will vote on a Vice-Chair at the next meeting. The committee also reviewed proposed FY 2024 budget needs to maintain staffing levels.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Agreed to solicit agenda items from all committee members
• Agreed to vote on a Vice-Chair at the next meeting

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and recommend awards for the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program. They will also discuss whether to recommend that the City Council increase the amount allocated to this program. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Review and recommend awards for COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program
• Recommend whether Council should increase amount allocated to COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program
• Public comment on non-agenda topics
• Approve previous meeting minutes

The Commission recommended $10,000 grants each for four top-scoring nonprofit applications. It also recommended that the City Council increase the total funding allocated to the program to support additional organizations.

• Approved $10K grants each for Fight for Kids Foundation, Methodist Church/Winooski Food Shelf, Somali Bantu Association, and Winooski Parent and Students Project (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to fund Age Well, CVOEO, and Pathways if additional funding becomes available (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for City Council to increase funding for the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program (3-0-1)
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission is meeting virtually to discuss housing quality inspections, the Housing Trust Fund, and renter protections. They will also elect a secretary and review the process for hiring a Housing Initiative Director. The commission is seeking ideas on just cause evictions and other renter protections for staff to develop into a timeline.

• Election of officers: Secretary
• Housing Trust Fund check-in
• Review of Public Building Registry (Housing Quality Ordinance) and current inspection procedure
• Discussion of Housing Initiative Director applicant review process
• Discussion of just cause evictions and other renter protection ideas

The commission approved previous meeting minutes and confirmed Anna as Secretary. Members reviewed current housing quality inspection procedures and discussed the search process for a Housing Initiative Director.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Confirmed Anna will continue as Secretary

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Winooski Board of Civil Authority is meeting to handle election-related approvals and discussions ahead of the upcoming election. They will vote on election workers, opening and processing ballots starting the week of October 24, and a poll watcher policy. The board will also discuss the election checklist, absentee ballots issued, delivering absentee ballots, and the election schedule.

• Approval of election workers
• Approval to open and process ballots starting week of 10/24/22
• Approval of poll watcher policy
• Discussion of election checklist and absentee ballot overview
• Discussion of election schedule

The Board of Civil Authority approved election workers, a schedule to open and process ballots starting the week of October 24, 2022, and a poll watcher policy with changes to voter challenge procedures and restrictions on electronic devices. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board also discussed the election checklist, absentee ballot totals, and language availability for ballots.

• Approved July 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved election workers: Ann Pearce, Courtney Blasius, Mary Hussmann, Nick Woolf, Michelle Metzler, Janvier Mufaume, Emmanuel Omar, Nuru Mamie, Shabani Omar, Shanna Cuillinane (6-0)
• Approved opening and processing ballots starting the week of October 24, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Poll Watcher Policy with changes to voter challenge process and restriction of electronic devices (6-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including appointments to the Inclusion & Belonging Commission, a COVID-19 recovery non-profit grant, and the Treasurer's Q1 budget report. They will also discuss a joint meeting with the school board, a presentation from the Winooski Valley Parks District, and set goals for the FY24 budget. The meeting includes standard consent agenda items for minutes and warrants.

• Approve Inclusion & Belonging Commission appointments for Parker Silver and Abdi Mohamed
• Discuss joint meeting with school board, including equity audit priorities and FY23 MOU
• Hear Winooski Valley Parks District presentation on FY2024 appropriation request
• Review Treasurer's Q1 September 2022 budget report
• Discuss/approve COVID-19 Recovery Non-Profit Grant

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to approve its draft FY2023 work plan and continue a discussion on Article IV (Sections 4.1-4.12) of the zoning regulations, which cover general use regulations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and city updates.

• Approval of Draft FY2023 Work Plan
• Continued discussion on Article IV - General Use Regulations (Sections 4.1-4.12)
• Municipal Parking Comparisons document (dated 10.28.2021)
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (09/08/2022)

The Planning Commission reached consensus to support the draft FY2023 work plan without a formal vote. They continued reviewing Article IV of the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations, focusing on historic preservation incentives rather than demolition regulations. The Commission declined a property owner's request to change dimensional standards and zoning map. The next meeting was set for November 10th as a hybrid meeting.

• Consensus to support draft FY2023 work plan (no formal vote)
• Continued review of Article IV Sections 4.1-4.12, with focus on historic preservation incentives
• Declined property owner's request to change dimensional standards and zoning map
• Agreed to hold November 10th meeting as hybrid

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

This meeting of the Winooski Commission for Inclusion and Belonging was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. The agenda included public comment, approval of minutes, updates from the City Council and city staff, and discussions on the equity audit, community engagement for the proposed budget, and ARPA funds for languages.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Equity audit review and potential policy focus areas
• Engaging residents in understanding the proposed budget
• ARPA funds for languages

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission and Municipal Infrastructure Commission are meeting jointly to discuss outreach for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funding, and to set goals for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda includes public comment and council liaison updates, but no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of ARPA-TIF funding outreach
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 budget goals
• Public comment period
• Council liaison updates

The Finance Commission discussed plans for community outreach on how to spend approximately $800k/year in TIF funds and ARPA funds, which were described as a one-time investment. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was entirely discussion-based, focusing on communication strategies and future budget goals.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were discussion only

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission will review and recommend awards for the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program, considering applications from multiple local organizations. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the City Council and the Inclusion and Belonging Liaison.

• Review and recommend awards for COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program
• Applications from AgeWell, CVOEO, DREAM, Fight for Kids Foundation, Net Zero Vermont, Pathways Vermont, Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, Vermont Dental Care Programs, Winooski Parents and Students Project, Winooski United Methodist Church
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from September 13, 2022
• City Council and Department Updates, Inclusion and Belonging Liaison Update

The commission approved previous meeting minutes but took no substantive decisions on the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program because members had not had enough time to review applications. They will reconvene on November 1, 2022 to review and recommend awards using grant scoring forms, with scoring information due by October 28, 2022.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled review and recommendation of COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant awards until 11/1/2022

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to approve previous minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from members and library staff. The agenda also includes orientation for new members and an update on the youth committee position. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Library updates
• New member orientation
• Update on youth committee position

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee discussed creating a youth member position for the library board, with a target start date of FY24 (June 2023). Staff will draft language for the position and research bylaws, city council approval, and potential stipends or school credit. The committee also approved the previous meeting minutes and received updates on library programs, grants, and the building's purchase by Champlain Housing Trust.

• Approved previous meeting minutes.
• Discussed creating a youth member position for the library board, targeting FY24 (June 2023) start.
• Action item: Nate will draft language for a Library Youth position for next month's meeting.
• Action item: Nate will research bylaws, city council approval, and potential stipends or school credit for the youth position.
• Noted that Champlain Housing Trust purchased the library building; ongoing conversations about space limitations.
• Reported that $11K in ARPA grant funds were spent last fiscal year, including $3.6K for red tables and $1.5K for diverse youth picture books.
• Noted that the Palace e-book and audiobook service officially launched.
• Action item: Next agenda will include filling the vacant Vice Chair position and setting a goal to meet in-person within the fiscal year.

Cannabis Control Commission

The Winooski Cannabis Control Board will discuss and potentially approve a local retail license request from Native East LLC, doing business as Winooski Organics. They will also discuss the future application review process for cannabis licenses. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• Request for Local Retail License – Native East LLC d/b/a Winooski Organics
• Discussion of future application review process for cannabis licenses

The Cannabis Control Commission approved the first local retail cannabis license for Native East LLC, doing business as Winooski Organics, at 165 East Allen Street. The commission also adopted a future application review process requiring state approval before local processing. Both motions passed 4-0.

• Approved local retail license for Native East LLC d/b/a Winooski Organics at 165 East Allen Street (4-0)
• Approved future application review process requiring state approval before city processing (4-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda approvals, including warrants and grants, followed by discussions and possible approvals on several items. Key topics include a presentation on the Chittenden Solid Waste District bond vote, a reserve fund request from Public Works, the scope of a Communications Director position, a request from Hallkeen, and ARPA/TIF context for FY24 budget goal setting. The council will also discuss the VLCT policy and enter executive session for potential litigation.

• Discussion/Approval: Chittenden County Solid Waste District Bond Vote Presentation
• Discussion/Approval: Reserve Fund Request by Public Works Director Jon Rauscher
• Discussion/Approval: Communications Director Position Scope
• Discussion/Approval: Hallkeen Request (Central Block, promissory note payment)
• Discussion: ARPA/TIF Context for FY24 Budget Goal Setting

The City Council approved three reserve fund requests totaling $20,500 for street line stripping, a TIF report, and multi-factor authentication. They also approved Hallkeen Management's request to modify repayment terms on two city loans for Keen's Crossing, extending the interest-only payment period by three years. The council approved the Communications Director position scope and directed the voting delegate on VLCT municipal policy positions. All votes were 4-0 except the Hallkeen request, which passed 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, warrants, grants, resolution, event permit) 4-0.
• Approved $20,500 in reserve fund requests for line stripping, TIF report, and multi-factor authentication 4-0.
• Approved Communications Director position scope 4-0.
• Approved Hallkeen Management's loan modification request for Keen's Crossing 3-0 (Councilor Oakleaf abstained).
• Directed voting delegate to seek clarification on VLCT transportation policy opposition and propose amendment if needed 3-0 (Councilor Duncan abstained).
• Entered executive session for pending civil litigation 4-0.

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission voted to continue work on the Public Building Registry while also beginning a charter change process for eviction protections, potentially for a November 2023 vote. The decision followed discussion of just cause eviction, with testimony from a state representative and residents. The vote was 3-0-1 (Yea: Robert, Jack, Leslie; Abstain: Jessica). The commission also elected Robert Millar as Chair and Jessica Bridge as Vice Chair by acclamation.

• Approved continuing Public Building Registry updates and beginning charter change for eviction protections (3-0-1)
• Elected Robert Millar as Chair by acclamation
• Elected Jessica Bridge as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Tabled approval of past meeting minutes
• Tabled election of a secretary until next meeting

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2022, with several discussion and approval items. Key topics include FY24 budget planning, an update on ARPA funds, municipal infrastructure goals, a traffic calming manual and policy, and approval of a new AFSCME contract for FY23-25. The council will also consider appointing a voting delegate for VLCT, PACIF, and VERB annual meetings and a resolution for Energy Efficiency Day.

• Discussion of FY24 budget planning with Finance Director Angela Aldieri
• Update on ARPA input from City Manager Elaine Wang and Communications Manager Paul Sarne
• Discussion/approval of Traffic Calming Manual and Policy
• Approval to authorize City Manager to sign AFSCME contract for FY23-25
• Approval of Energy Efficiency Day Resolution

The Winooski City Council approved the Traffic Calming Manual and Policy, authorized the City Manager to sign the AFSCME contract for FY23-25, and adopted an Energy Efficiency Day Resolution, all by 4-0 votes. The council also discussed FY24 budget planning, ARPA input updates, and municipal infrastructure goals, but took no votes on those items.

• Approved Traffic Calming Manual and Policy (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign AFSCME contract for FY23-25 (4-0)
• Approved City Manager Elaine Wang as voting delegate for VLCT, PACIF, and VERB (4-0)
• Approved Energy Efficiency Day Resolution (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, and payroll warrants (4-0)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will meet to discuss priorities for ARPA funding. The body will also review budget requests for FY24 to be submitted to the City Council.

• ARPA funding priorities discussion
• FY24 budget request for City Council
• Introduction of new commissioner Michelle Metzler

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board will hold public hearings on a preliminary/final subdivision at 262 North Street, a conditional use request at 157 West Allen Street, and a variance request at 101 Main Street (including 109 Main Street). The board will also elect a vice-chair and handle routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on preliminary/final subdivision at 262 North Street
• Public hearing on conditional use request at 157 West Allen Street
• Public hearing on variance request at 101 Main Street (including 109 Main Street)
• Election of officers for vice-chair

The Development Review Board held public hearings on three applications but took no final votes on them. The board approved the previous meeting minutes (4-0-1) and elected Harland Miller as Vice Chair and Elsie Goodrich as Secretary (5-0). No substantive decisions were made on the subdivision at 262 North Street, the conditional use request at 157 West Allen Street, or the variance request at 101 Main Street.

• Approved August 18, 2022 minutes with one change (4-0-1, Goodrich abstained)
• Elected Harland Miller as Vice Chair and Elsie Goodrich as Secretary (5-0)

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission is meeting remotely to approve its FY23 workplan and receive a presentation from the Winooski Library Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes, public comment, and updates from the City Council and the Inclusion and Belonging Liaison.

• Review and approve FY23 workplan
• Presentation from Winooski Library Committee
• Inclusion and Belonging Liaison update
• Public comment period
• Approve previous meeting minutes

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission approved previous meeting minutes and tabled both the Inclusion and Belonging Liaison update and the FY23 workplan for future meetings. The Commission received a presentation from the Winooski Library Committee about library services, space challenges at the O'Brien Center, and efforts to improve signage. City Council updates included final approval of Non-Profit Grant Guidelines without expanded eligibility, discussion of an Eviction Protection Policy sent back to the Housing Commission, and approval of a new Housing Initiative Director position.

• Approved minutes of August 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Inclusion and Belonging Liaison update
• Tabled review and approval of FY23 workplan

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission is meeting to discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funding allocation priorities and its impact on the General Fund forecast. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and a council update. No final decisions are listed; the TIF discussion is the main substantive item.

• Discussion of TIF funding allocation priorities
• Review of TIF funding impact on General Fund forecast model
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (August 4, 2022)

The commission discussed TIF funding allocation priorities, recommending maintaining all current funds and considering a 3-4% tax increase. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Discussed TIF funding priorities; no formal vote
• Recommended maintaining all current funds including Main St Debt, Equity Director, SRO, and others

City Council

This is a notice that a quorum of Winooski City Councilors may attend a professionally facilitated equity training on September 12, 2022. No official City Council business or testimony will occur, and the notice satisfies Vermont's Open Meeting Law. The agenda is procedural only.

• Equity training for councilors
• No official business or testimony

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on several items, including electing officers, reviewing the draft FY 2023 work plan, and continuing discussion on Article IV (sections 4.1-4.11) of the general use regulations. The agenda also includes an introduction to the Winooski Commission for Inclusion and Belonging, public comment, and approval of previous minutes.

• Election of officers for the Planning Commission
• Discussion of draft FY 2023 work plan
• Continued discussion on Article IV, sections 4.1-4.11 (general use regulations)
• Introduction to the Winooski Commission for Inclusion and Belonging

The Winooski Planning Commission discussed and generally agreed on a new direction for Section 4.4 of Article IV, shifting from demolition regulations to incentives for protecting historic resources. Staff will update the draft and conduct developer outreach before the next meeting. The commission also approved the August 11 minutes (3-0), learned about the new Commission for Inclusion and Belonging, and tabled the FY 2023 work plan for future discussion. No final votes were taken on the Article IV changes.

• Approved August 11 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed and generally agreed on incentives for historic resource protection in Section 4.4, with staff to update draft and conduct developer outreach
• Tabled FY 2023 work plan approval until a future meeting
• Secretary position remains vacant; staff to contact Tommie
• Next meeting set for October 13, 2022

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the Champlain Water District bond vote, the property reappraisal process, and a potential eviction protection policy. The council will also consider several appointments, a downtown MOU, and COVID-19 recovery nonprofit grant guidelines. The agenda includes consent items such as warrants and a bank signatory update, plus two executive sessions for legal matters.

• Discussion: Champlain Water District bond vote overview
• Discussion: Eviction protection policy (just cause eviction charter change)
• Discussion/Approval: Downtown Winooski Memorandum of Understanding
• Discussion/Approval: COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Guidelines
• Approval: Removal of commissioner from Winooski Commission for Inclusion & Belonging

The Winooski City Council approved several items including the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Guidelines with amendments, the Housing Initiative Director job description, and the Downtown Winooski MOU. The council also discussed an eviction protection policy but decided to wait until the housing position is staffed before moving forward.

• Approved COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grant Guidelines with amendments (4-0)
• Approved Housing Initiative Director Job Description with amendment (4-0)
• Approved Downtown Winooski MOU (4-0)
• Approved Assessor's Office Errors & Omissions (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Community Services Dept Scholarship Fund Fundraising Campaign (4-0)
• Approved City Manager Performance Summary (4-0)
• Approved appointments to SHCP Commission, Library Committee, Development Review Board, Municipal Infrastructure Commission (all 4-0 or 3-0)
• Approved removal of commissioner from Winooski Commission for Inclusion & Belonging (4-0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from members and the library. The agenda also includes discussion of a youth committee position and planning for the Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from July 7, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period
• Library updates
• Discussion of Youth Committee Position
• Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission planning

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee discussed creating a youth member position, which would require a charter amendment approved by City Council. The committee agreed to draft a position description and review charter changes to expand the committee to six members. No formal votes were taken on substantive decisions; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved June meeting minutes (motion by P. Doherty, second by C. Moore)
• Approved July meeting minutes (motion by N. Khajehali, second by J. Wignall)
• Agreed to draft a youth committee member position description for future review

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission is meeting virtually to approve previous minutes, hear public comment, receive city council and department updates, and review draft guidelines for the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants Program. The main substantive item is the discussion of the draft grant guidelines.

• Review of Draft COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants Program Guidelines
• Approve previous meeting minutes from May 10, 2022
• Public comment period
• City Council and Department Updates

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission unanimously approved revised guidelines and application questions for the COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants Program. The revisions included adding an eligibility category for unregistered, unincorporated charitable or mutual aid organizations serving Winooski residents, and adjusting the first application question to focus on whether requested funds reasonably relate to proposed services. The Commission also received an update about the upcoming Pride Event and a City Council discussion on renter protections.

• Approved revised COVID-19 Recovery Nonprofit Grants Program guidelines and applications (unanimous)
• Added eligibility category for unregistered, unincorporated charitable or mutual aid organizations serving Winooski residents
• Adjusted first application question to ask if funds reasonably relate to proposed services

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal of a Notice of Violation issued to 41 Orchard Terrace. The board will also hold a public hearing for a site plan review at 11 Tigan Street. Additionally, the meeting includes the election of officers.

• Public hearing on appeal of Zoning Administrator's Notice of Violation for 41 Orchard Terrace
• Public hearing on site plan for 11 Tigan Street
• Election of Officers

The Development Review Board held public hearings on a zoning violation appeal for 41 Orchard Terrace and a site plan review for 11 Tigan Street, but took no final votes on either. The board elected Matt Bacewicz as Chair and Harland Miller as Secretary (5-0).

• Elected Matt Bacewicz as Chair and Harland Miller as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved July 21 minutes (4-0-1)
• Heard appeal of Notice of Violation at 41 Orchard Terrace — no decision recorded
• Heard site plan review for 11 Tigan Street — no decision recorded

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely on August 18, 2022, at 5 PM solely to enter an executive session for committee member interviews. No other business or testimony will occur, and the meeting will adjourn after the session.

• Executive session for committee member interviews
• Remote meeting via Zoom and phone
• No other committee business or testimony

City Council

This is a work planning session, not a regular business meeting. Councilors will meet with commission chairs, but no official City Council business or testimony will occur. The agenda is procedural boilerplate, serving only to meet Vermont's Open Meeting Law notice requirement.

• Work planning session with commission chairs at Winooski City Hall (27 West Allen St.)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting virtually to elect officers and continue its discussion of amendments to Article IV of the zoning regulations, which cover general use regulations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and city updates.

• Election of officers
• Continued discussion of amendments to Article IV – General Use Regulations (sections 4.1-4.11)
• Approval of minutes from July 14 and July 28, 2022 meetings

The Winooski Planning Commission approved minutes from July 14 and July 28, and re-elected Mike O'Brien as Chair and Abby Bleything as Vice-Chair. The commission continued its review of proposed amendments to Article IV of the zoning regulations, focusing on Sections 4.5 through 4.11, and discussed potential changes to historic preservation regulations, including a possible local register. No final decisions were made on the amendments.

• Approved July 14 minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 28 minutes (4-0)
• Re-elected Mike O'Brien as Chair and Abby Bleything as Vice-Chair (4-0)

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

The Winooski Commission for Inclusion and Belonging is holding an in-person meeting with public comment, updates from the City Council and city staff, and a discussion of commission assignments. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific policy items listed.

• Public comment period
• City Council updates from Councilor Aurora Hurd
• City updates from Jenny Willingham
• Discussion of commission assignments

The Inclusion and Belonging Commission agreed to use a rotational format for its leadership roles, with Nick Woolf serving as Chair and Ariana Cano as Secretary at the next meeting. The commission also assigned liaison roles to specific city commissions and scheduled an update from liaisons for the October 13th meeting. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Adopted rotational leadership format for Commission roles
• Nick Woolf to serve as Chair at next meeting
• Ariana Cano to serve as Secretary at next meeting
• Assigned Nick Woolf as liaison to Municipal Infrastructure
• Assigned Margaret Bass as liaison to Housing
• Assigned Ariana Cano as liaison to Safe, Healthy Connected People
• Assigned Bruce Wilson as liaison to Planning Commission
• Scheduled liaison updates for October 13th meeting

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing on draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), specifically Section 5.14, and may vote on them later. The council will also discuss and potentially approve a Traffic Calming Manual and Policy, consider COVID-19 business recovery grant awards, and discuss eviction protection and housing goals. Several appointments and routine approvals are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and possible approval of ULUDR amendments (Section 5.14)
• Discussion/approval of Traffic Calming Manual and Policy
• Discussion/approval of COVID Business Recovery Awards (Round II)
• Discussion of eviction protection measures
• Discussion/approval of Housing Trust Fund application for down payment assistance

The Winooski City Council approved several items, including amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations, a traffic calming manual and policy, and the appointment of John Fenney as Treasurer. They also conditionally approved the Winooski Pride event permit and COVID business recovery awards. Discussions were held on eviction protections and a nonprofit grant program, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items a-f (3-0)
• Approved ULUDR amendments (3-0)
• Approved Traffic Calming Manual and Policy (3-0)
• Conditionally approved Winooski Pride event permit (3-0)
• Approved John Fenney as Treasurer (3-0)
• Approved COVID Business Recovery Awards (3-0)
• Approved GMT appointments of Eric Covey and Austin Davis (3-0)
• Approved down payment assistance application pending credit approval and Certificate of Occupancy (3-0)

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission is meeting to approve COVID Business Recovery Grant applications and discuss TIF funding allocation. The agenda also includes electing a vice chair and routine items like public comment and approving previous minutes.

• Approval of COVID Business Recovery Grant applications (Applicants A-E)
• Discussion of TIF Funding Allocation and potential investments
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Winooski Finance Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and recommended four COVID Business Recovery Grant applications to the City Council for approval, while deeming one applicant ineligible. The election of a Vice Chair was tabled until the commission's membership is filled. The commission also discussed TIF funding allocation, requesting more nuance in the evaluation model.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Recommended 4 COVID Business Recovery Grant applications to Council
• Deemed applicant B ineligible for COVID grant (no revenue loss in 2019)
• Tabled election of Vice Chair until membership is filled

Inclusion and Belonging Commission

This meeting of the Winooski Commission for Inclusion and Belonging was cancelled because not enough members showed up. The agenda would have included public comment, updates from the city council and staff, and discussion of commission assignments.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Scheduled for August 3, 2022 at Winooski City Hall (27 West Allen St)
• Agenda included public comment, council updates, city updates, and commission assignments

Finance Commission

This meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum, so no decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda had included electing a vice chair, approving COVID business recovery grant applications, and discussing TIF funding allocation.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda item: elect officer – vice chair
• Agenda item: COVID business recovery grant applications
• Agenda item: discussion of TIF funding allocation

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission approved a recommendation to the City Council for Application 001 under the Down Payment Assistance Program, providing a $1,000 grant and $4,000 loan. The commission also discussed outreach for the Housing Trust Fund, deciding to start slowly and directly contact landlords who need the most help. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved Application 001 for Down Payment Assistance Program: $1,000 grant and $4,000 loan (motion by Deac, second by Jessica)
• Decided Jessica will send outreach email, starting slowly and directly contacting landlords who need the most help

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss and update a statutory report on proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), specifically Section 5.14. The meeting includes public comment and a review of the amendment packet.

• Update on statutory report for proposed ULUDR amendments
• Review of ULUDR Amendment - Section 5.14
• Public comment period

The Winooski Planning Commission voted 3-0-1 to approve the statutory report on proposed amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), which includes language clarifying how affordability would be calculated. The report supports priority housing. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment or other substantive decisions.

• Approved statutory report on ULUDR amendments (3-0-1)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission met and discussed the Housing Trust Fund application review process, including potential conflicts of interest and equity concerns. No formal decisions were made; the commission plans to review the application next Wednesday and continue discussions on dissemination.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Robert, second by Leslie; Deac and Anna abstained)
• Discussed Housing Trust Fund application review process, no action taken
• Discussed dissemination plan, no action taken

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The meeting did not have a quorum of members, so no official actions were taken. The agenda included presentations on renewable energy policies and energy programs.

• VT Department of Public Service presentation on Renewable Energy Policies and Program
• Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems/Green Mountain Power presentation on Energy Programs and Incentives

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board is meeting to review a sketch plan for a minor subdivision at 262 North Street, along with electing officers and handling routine business. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• 262 North Street minor subdivision sketch plan review
• Election of officers
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Development Review Board approved the June 16, 2022 minutes as amended (3-0). They conducted a sketch plan review for a two-lot minor subdivision at 262 North Street, discussing a waiver request for sideyard setbacks, but took no formal action. The election of officers was tabled due to limited attendance.

• Approved June 16, 2022 minutes as amended (3-0)
• Tabled election of officers until next meeting

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including amendments to land use regulations to incentivize housing, a request for staff bonuses from reserves, and funding for local nonprofits. They will also consider appointments, an event permit, and a historic marker, followed by an executive session on personnel matters.

• Discussion/Approval: Reserve Request - Staff Bonuses
• Discussion/Approval - Nonprofit Funding Requests (ARPA grants for nonprofits)
• Introduction: Review Amendments to the Unified Land Use & Development Regulations (ULUDR) - Priority Housing Incentives
• Discussion/Approval - Regional Dispatch Update and Fund Balance Request
• Discussion/Approval: Winooski United Methodist Church Historic Marker

The Winooski City Council approved allocating $50,000 in ARPA funds for community organizations, with $5,000 each to the Food Pantry and the Congolese Community of Vermont. The council also approved several other items including a historic marker, an event permit, appointments, staff bonuses, and a regional dispatch fund request. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $50,000 ARPA allocation for community organizations, with $5,000 each to Food Pantry and Congolese Community (4-0)
• Approved $400 reimbursement to resident Nick Weiner for sewer repair (4-0)
• Approved Winooski United Methodist Church historic marker (4-0)
• Approved Wolfsgart AirOut event permit (4-0)
• Approved Ariano Cano to Inclusion & Belonging Commission (4-0)
• Approved Connor Daley as Planning Commission Alternate (4-0)
• Approved Regional Dispatch fund balance request (4-0)
• Approved $10,233.50 for AFSCME staff bonuses and $22,766.50 for exempt staff bonuses (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Winooski Liquor Control Board is meeting to consider four liquor license applications: two new second-class licenses for Lara Trading LLC and A & A Asian Market, a renewal for Sarom's Café, and a new restaurant-only license for Mountain Valley Restaurant. All items are for decision at this meeting.

• New second-class liquor license for Lara Trading LLC at 357 Main Street
• New second-class liquor license for A & A Asian Market at 12 Malletts Bay Ave
• Renewal of restaurant-only license for Sarom's Café at 10 Manseau
• New restaurant-only license for Mountain Valley Restaurant at 212 Main St

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved all four liquor license applications on the agenda, including two new second-class licenses and two restaurant-only licenses. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board noted 30+ outstanding property violations for A&A Asian Market but approved its license anyway.

• Approved second-class liquor license for Lara Trading LLC, 357 Main St (4-0)
• Approved second-class liquor license for A&A Asian Market, 12 Mallett's Bay Ave (4-0)
• Approved restaurant-only license renewal for Sarom's Café, 10 Manseau (4-0)
• Approved restaurant-only license for Mountain Valley Restaurant, 212 Main St (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting remotely to discuss proposed amendments to Article IV of the city's general use regulations, which cover zoning rules. They will also review a draft work plan for fiscal year 2023 and consider policy priorities. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of amendments to Article IV – General Use Regulations (sections 4.1-4.11)
• Review of draft FY 2023 Work Plan
• Consideration of 2022-2023 Policy Priorities and Strategies staff recommendation
• Public comment period
• Approval of June 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The Winooski Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to Article IV of the zoning regulations, focusing on Section 4.4 which adds requirements for properties of historic, architectural, cultural, or archaeological significance. The Commission provided feedback and agreed that incentives would be beneficial; staff will bring revised language to the next meeting. The Commission also reviewed the draft FY 2023 work plan and decided to elect officers at the next meeting. No final decisions were made on the amendments.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed amendments to Article IV, Section 4.4 on historic preservation; no vote taken
• Agreed to include incentives in historic preservation language
• Decided to elect officers at the next meeting
• Agreed to hold only one meeting in July and August

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve guidelines for the second round of COVID-19 business recovery grants, along with routine items like electing a chair and rescheduling the August meeting. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of COVID Business Recovery Grant Guidelines (Round 2)
• Approval of electing an officer (Chair)
• Approval to reschedule the August meeting
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Finance Commission approved the previous meeting minutes, elected Ashley Lucht as Chair, and approved rescheduling the August 9th meeting to August 2nd at 5:30 PM to review COVID Business Recovery Grants before the Council meeting. The Council approved a 2.3% tax rate increase, lower than the predicted 2.8% due to higher growth on Main Street. Shelden Goodwin announced she is stepping down from the Commission due to moving out of the City.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Elected Ashley Lucht as Chair
• Approved rescheduling August meeting to August 2nd at 5:30 PM
• Council approved 2.3% tax rate increase (reported)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to approve previous minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from members and library staff. The committee will also consider applications for a committee vacancy and discuss a youth committee position.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Committee member updates
• Library updates
• Applications for committee vacancy and youth committee position

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee met on July 7, 2022, and discussed library program updates, including the summer reading program with over 80 kids signed up. They tabled approval of previous meeting minutes to the next meeting. The committee also discussed creating a youth committee position, with a framework to be developed for a one-year term for teen residents, and received two applications for a committee vacancy, with interviews to be scheduled later.

• Tabled approval of minutes from 6.2.22 and 7.7.22 to next meeting
• Discussed framework for youth committee position (no formal decision)
• Received two applications for library committee vacancy; interviews to be scheduled

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Winooski Board of Civil Authority will discuss and approve election workers, poll worker schedules, and the use of new tabulators for the August 2022 primary. The Board of Abatement will consider abating four personal property tax accounts totaling $1,415.80 for businesses no longer in Winooski.

• Approve additional election worker Ann Pearce and possibly WSD students (16-17 yrs old)
• Overview of new tabulators and potential absentee ballot processing on August 3, 2022
• Political party caucus to nominate 15 Justices of the Peace by August 12
• Abatement: Catalina Marketing Corp $48.99, Rich Frog $1,172.80, Shafer's Market $147.54, Winooski Press $46.47
• Poll worker schedule with masks optional

The Board of Abatement approved the abatement of four personal property tax accounts totaling $1,415.80 for businesses no longer located in Winooski. The Board of Civil Authority approved election workers for the August 9 primary and discussed election logistics, including new tabulators and absentee ballot delivery.

• Approved abatement of PP131-3 ($48.99) Catalina Marketing Corp (unanimous)
• Approved abatement of PP116-9 ($1,172.80) Rich Frog (unanimous)
• Approved abatement of PP129-3 ($147.54) Shafer's Market (unanimous)
• Approved abatement of PP231- ($46.47) Winooski Press (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Margaret Bass, Ann Pearce, and Katherine Decarreau as election workers for August 9 (unanimous)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will consider setting the FY23 tax rate and ratifying tentative labor agreements with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for FY23-25. The council will also hold an executive session on labor relations and approve routine items including meeting minutes and a project completion certificate for Hickok Street.

• Set FY23 tax rate
• Ratify AFSCME tentative labor agreements for FY23-25
• Executive session on labor relations with AFSCME
• Approve Certificate of Project Completion for Hickok Street
• Approve Liquor Control and City Council minutes of 6/21/2022

The Winooski City Council approved a FY23 municipal tax rate of $1.1893, a 2.33% increase from FY22's $1.1622, and ratified tentative labor agreements with AFSCME for FY23-25. Both votes passed 4-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a project completion certificate for Hickok Street.

• Approved FY23 municipal tax rate of $1.1893 (4-0)
• Ratified AFSCME labor agreements for FY23-25 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Hickok Street project completion (4-0)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed 2022-2023 priorities, including code enforcement, the Housing Trust Fund, and a potential housing needs assessment. They also discussed the Equity Audit, zoning, and the need for a Housing Liaison position, asking the Council Liaison to share a memo with the City Manager. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Jack Commo, second by Robert Millar)
• Discussed adding Housing Trust Fund advocacy to work plan (no vote)
• Discussed potential housing needs assessment for next year (no vote)
• Asked Council Liaison to share Housing Liaison/ARPA memo with City Manager (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) regarding incentives for housing priorities. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss future activities and city updates.

• Public hearing on ULUDR amendments for housing incentives
• Draft amendment to Section 5.14 of the ULUDR
• Approval of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) for housing incentives. After hearing public comments, the Commission voted 3-1 to forward the draft to the City Council, including the density bonus provision. The Commission also approved the previous meeting's minutes 4-0. Other agenda items were tabled or discussed without action.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded draft housing incentives to City Council with density bonus (3-1)
• Opened and closed public hearing on ULUDR amendments

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a parking management plan, a traffic calming policy, a sales tax reallocation request, and a bid for a new aerial fire truck. They will also review updates on ARPA/TIF fund prioritization and COVID business recovery grants, and consider resolutions for Pride Month and World Refugee Day. The meeting includes an executive session on labor relations with the AFSCME union.

• Discussion/Approval: Parking Inventory Analysis and Management Plan
• Discussion/Approval: Traffic Calming Manual and Policy
• Discussion/Approval: Aerial Fire Truck Bid Award (E-One proposal)
• Discussion/Approval: Updated COVID Business Recovery Grant Guidelines
• Approval: Pride Month Resolution and World Refugee Day Resolution

The Winooski City Council approved the Parking Inventory, Analysis & Management Plan with minor edits, authorized the purchase of an aerial fire truck from E-One, and approved updated COVID Business Recovery Grant guidelines. The council also approved the sales tax reallocation request for Lot 7D, the FY23 ESSER contract, bank signatory updates, commission reappointments, and resolutions for Pride Month and World Refugee Day. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Parking Inventory, Analysis & Management Plan with minor edits (4-0)
• Approved Sales Tax Reallocation Request for 17 Abenaki Way (4-0)
• Authorized staff to execute aerial fire truck contract with E-One (4-0)
• Approved updated COVID Business Recovery Grant guidelines (4-0)
• Appointed Elaine Wang, Jennifer Willingham, and Alexander Anastasi-Hill as bank signatories (4-0)
• Approved FY23 ESSER contract with Winooski School District (4-0)
• Approved commission reappointments for Housing, Finance, Safe/Healthy/Connected People, Municipal Infrastructure, Development Review Board, and Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved Pride Month Resolution and World Refugee Day Resolution (4-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board is reviewing various liquor licenses, outside consumption permits, and sidewalk permits. These items involve multiple local businesses located on Allen Street and Main Street.

• New First Class/Third Class Liquor License for Side B, LLC d/b/a Onion City Chicken & Oyster at 3 East Allen Street, Ste. 2
• New Outside Consumption Permit and Sidewalk Permit for Side B, LLC d/b/a Onion City Chicken & Oyster at 3 East Allen Street, Ste 2
• Corrected Sidewalk Permit for Morning Light Bakery at 106 East Allen Street, Suite 101
• New Outside Consumption Permit and Sidewalk Permit for The Archives LLC at 45 Main Street
• Amended Outside Consumption Permit and Sidewalk Permit for Our House at 36 Main Street & 34 Main Street

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved several new and amended permits for local restaurants. Onion City Chicken & Oyster received a liquor license and permits, but without a proposed kiosk relocation or wooden structure. Morning Light Bakery, The Archives, and Our House Bistro also received approvals for sidewalk or outside consumption areas.

• Approved liquor license, outside consumption, and sidewalk permits for Onion City Chicken & Oyster, without kiosk relocation or wooden structure (4-0)
• Approved amended sidewalk permit for Morning Light Bakery, maintaining 4 ft. distance from light post (4-0)
• Approved outside consumption and sidewalk permits for The Archives (4-0)
• Approved amended sidewalk permit and outside consumption area for Our House Bistro (3-0, Oakleaf abstained)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission will meet to review department and city updates. The body will discuss energy efficiency and follow up on policies, priorities, and strategies.

• Energy efficiency discussion
• Policy, priorities, and strategies follow-up

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the City Council's Policy, Priorities, Strategies document, focusing on Main Street revitalization, ADA assessment, energy, and traffic impact fees. No formal votes were taken on these items; the discussion was informational. The Commission also received updates on East Allen Street improvements and planned future discussions on energy, Main Street, tree ordinance, and ADA assessment.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Wernsdorfer, second by Williams)
• Reviewed City Council's Policy, Priorities, Strategies draft (no vote)
• Discussed East Allen Street improvements by VTrans (no action)
• Planned July meeting with Efficiency Vermont, Vermont Gas, and Green Mountain Power (no vote)
• Noted future topics: energy, Main Street, tree ordinance, ADA assessment (no vote)

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board is holding a public hearing on a preliminary plan review for a minor subdivision at 165 East Spring Street. The board will also consider a waiver request related to the project. Other agenda items include public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and city updates.

• Public hearing on minor subdivision at 165 East Spring Street
• Preliminary plan review for 165 East Spring Street
• Waiver request for 165 East Spring Street
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (May 19, 2022)

The Development Review Board held a public hearing for the preliminary plan review of a minor subdivision at 165 East Spring Street. No decision was made on the subdivision; the board entered a deliberative session after the hearing. The board approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously (5-0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Held public hearing on minor subdivision at 165 East Spring Street; no vote taken

Finance Commission

The Winooski Finance Commission will meet to review historical data related to long term financial planning. The meeting also includes a council update and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion: Long Term Financial Planning – Historical Data

The Finance Commission met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The bulk of the meeting was a discussion on long-term financial planning, focusing on sustainable funding, population growth, grand list growth, and debt service. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to review draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), specifically Section 5.14, which concerns incentives for housing priorities. The commission will also discuss future activities and receive city updates. Public comment is invited.

• Review of draft amendments to ULUDR Section 5.14 on housing incentives
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 26, 2022
• General discussion on future Planning Commission activities
• City updates

The Planning Commission reviewed draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) aimed at incentivizing housing. After discussion, they recommended removing the density bonus section, needing more time to evaluate it, and directed staff to update the draft accordingly. The commission also approved the previous meeting's minutes and tabled general discussion due to lack of time.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended removal of density bonus section from draft ULUDR amendments
• Directed staff to update draft language reflecting commission changes
• Tabled general discussion on future activities due to lack of time

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a regular meeting with several discussion and approval items. Key topics include an overview of Vermont Department of Transportation roadway improvements on US 2/7 and Rt 15, a grant application to the Northern Border Regional Planning Commission, and the city's FY2022-2023 policy priorities. The council will also consider recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday, appointing members to the Inclusion and Belonging Commission, and awarding contracts for land records indexing and imaging.

• Discussion of VTrans US 2/7 and Rt 15 roadway improvements
• Approval of NBRC grant application
• Approval of Juneteenth holiday recognition
• Appointments to Inclusion and Belonging Commission
• Award contracts for land records indexing and imaging

The Winooski City Council approved adding Juneteenth (June 19) as a paid city holiday, aligning with the federal holiday, and rescheduled the June 20 council meeting to June 21. The council also approved a $1M grant application for transportation infrastructure, the FY2023 policy priorities, appointments to the Inclusion and Belonging Commission, a sidewalk permit for Morning Light Bakery, and a contract for land records indexing and restoration. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Juneteenth as a paid city holiday (4-0)
• Approved rescheduling June 20 council meeting to June 21 (4-0)
• Approved NBRC grant application for $1M transportation infrastructure (4-0)
• Approved FY2023 Policy Priorities and Strategies (4-0)
• Appointed Councilor Hurd as liaison to Inclusion and Belonging Commission (4-0)
• Approved Inclusion and Belonging Commissioner appointments (4-0)
• Approved sidewalk permit for Morning Light Bakery (4-0)
• Approved contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics for land records indexing/imaging and restoration (4-0)

City Council

This agenda is for a community event, not a formal City Council meeting. The City Council is attending Winooski's Centennial Birthday Party at Rotary Park, and no official business or testimony will occur. The notice is provided to meet Vermont Open Meeting Law requirements.

• Centennial Birthday Party on Sat Jun 4, 2022, 1-4 PM at Rotary Park

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed updates on programming, the new Hoopla digital service, and exterior improvements. The committee agreed to prioritize goals around wayfinding and increasing patrons and circulation for FY23, and will explore adding a youth position to the committee. They also decided to start expunging library card accounts expired for 5 years or more beginning July 1.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by P. Doherty, second by C. Moore)
• Agreed to prioritize FY23 goals on wayfinding and increasing patrons/circulation
• Will explore adding a youth position to the library committee
• Will begin expunging library card accounts expired 5+ years starting 7/1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) focused on incentives for housing priorities. The meeting also includes a discussion on future commission activities and city updates.

• Public Hearing: Draft Amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) – Incentives for Housing Priorities
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 12, 2022

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) regarding incentives for housing priorities. After hearing public testimony and discussing revisions, the commission voted to hold an additional public hearing on June 23rd to consider the proposed changes. The commission also approved the previous meeting minutes (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on ULUDR housing incentives amendments (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ULUDR housing incentives amendments (unanimous)
• Scheduled additional public hearing for June 23rd on revised amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Winooski City Council is holding its annual Policy Priorities and Strategies meeting. No other official business or public testimony will occur, and the meeting is solely for discussing policy priorities and strategies for the upcoming year.

• Annual Policy Priorities and Strategies meeting
• No other official City Council business or testimony

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Commission will review municipal infrastructure policy, priorities, and strategies. The meeting includes a discussion regarding Efficiency Vermont Energy Goals and the Targeted Communities Program.

• Municipal Infrastructure – Policy, Priorities, Strategies Review
• Efficiency Vermont Energy Goals / Targeted Communities Program

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission reviewed its work plan and set priorities for the upcoming planning retreat, including pedestrian safety (line striping), energy goals, ADA compliance, and traffic calming. They also discussed Efficiency Vermont's Targeted Communities program, which selected Winooski and Brattleboro for energy projects through 2023. The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Wernsdorfer, second by Corley)
• Prioritized pedestrian safety (line striping) for budget review and funding brainstorming
• Prioritized energy goals definition and project list
• Prioritized ADA compliance for next year, focusing on transportation
• Continued support and monitoring of Traffic Calming Project
• Discussed Efficiency Vermont Targeted Communities program for Winooski and Brattleboro through 2023

Development Review Board

The Development Review Board will continue the conditional use review for the property at 62 Union Street. This item includes a review of the proposed site plan and a waiver request memo.

• Continued Public Hearing on Conditional Use Review – 62 Union Street
• Review of Proposed Site Plan (updated 05.02.2022)
• Review of Waiver Request Memo for 62 Union Street

The Development Review Board reopened and then closed the public hearing for the conditional use review at 62 Union Street after hearing updated plans from the applicant. No vote was taken on the application; the hearing was continued and closed without a decision. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes (4-0-1).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Reopened public hearing for 62 Union Street conditional use review
• Closed public hearing at 6:42 PM without a decision

City Council

The Winooski City Council approved the Chittenden Solid Waste District FY23 budget, an event permit for the Centennial Birthday Party, a letter of support for the Fight for Kid's Foundation, appointments to Chittenden Regional Planning Commission committees, a multilingual ARPA survey schedule, the Winooski Falls East design, an Airport Commission appointment, an Arbor Day resolution, and a settlement agreement. All votes were 4-0. The council also discussed but did not vote on Juneteenth holiday recognition and a master plan update.

• Approved CSWD FY23 budget (4-0)
• Approved Centennial Birthday Party event permit (4-0)
• Approved Fight for Kid's Foundation letter of support (4-0)
• Approved CRPC committee appointments (4-0)
• Approved multilingual ARPA survey schedule (4-0)
• Approved Winooski Falls East design (4-0)
• Approved Eric Vorwald to Airport Commission (4-0)
• Approved Arbor Day resolution and settlement agreement (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting virtually to continue discussing draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR), specifically Section 5.14, which concerns incentives for housing priorities. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving previous minutes, public comment, and general discussion of future activities.

• Continued discussion on draft ULUDR amendments for housing incentives
• Review of ULUDR Amendment Section 5.14 packet
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from April 14, 2022
• Public comment period
• General discussion on future Planning Commission activities

The Planning Commission continued its discussion on draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) regarding incentives for housing priorities, focusing on a new density bonus section. They discussed implementation details, including impacts on open space and existing residential areas, and the Planned Unit Development (PUD) review process. The Commission generally agreed with updated language on affordable housing income definitions, but no formal vote was taken on the amendments. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving previous minutes and receiving city updates.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed density bonus incentives for housing priorities (no vote)
• Tabled general discussion on future Planning Commission activities

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission reviewed the draft Policy Priorities and Strategies recommendations for the upcoming City Council retreat on May 21, 2022. The commission discussed the draft list of projects, which includes items like all-resident voting, ARPA funding allocation, and a K-9 program, and provided feedback. They also held a preliminary discussion of the Equity Audit Report, noting racial segregation in Winooski and the need to address it in the Housing Action Plan. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Approved February 8 meeting minutes
• Reviewed draft Policy Priorities and Strategies for May 21 council retreat
• Discussed Equity Audit Report findings, including racial segregation
• Noted new Recreation Parks Manager hired: Robin Merritt
• Noted Declaration of Inclusion approved by City Council
• Noted 3/4 pool director and 9/15 lifeguard positions filled

Finance Commission

The commission will review updates regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and discuss the 2022-2023 policy priorities and strategies list. The meeting also includes a discussion on master plan goals related to long-term financial planning.

• ARPA update discussion
• Review of 2022-2023 Policy Priorities and Strategies staff recommendation
• Discussion of Master Plan goals and objectives status update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from April 12, 2022, and February 8, 2022

The Winooski Finance Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed ARPA fund allocation, including $250k for the parking enterprise fund and $20k for business grants, with the remainder to go to the general fund. They also reviewed the city's strategies and priorities list, discussing TIF revenue use, affordable housing audits, and other long-term financial planning items. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Maurice, second by Dillon)
• Discussed ARPA allocation: $250k to parking enterprise fund, $20k to business grants, remainder to general fund
• Discussed TIF revenue spending, with council to decide in March 2024 budget process
• Reviewed master plan goals, with one marked completed and others in progress

City Council

This is a public event notice, not a business meeting. The City of Winooski is commemorating its centennial with a red oak tree planting at Richards Park on May 7, 2022, featuring remarks by Deputy Mayor Jim Duncan and a Vermont Arbor Day proclamation by Mayor Kristine Lott. A self-guided tour of the Casavant Natural Area also begins that day, highlighting ash trees at risk from emerald ash borer. No official City Council business will occur.

• Red oak tree planting at Richards Park on May 7, 2022 at 11 AM
• Vermont Arbor Day proclamation by Mayor Kristine Lott
• Commemorative plaque to be installed in coming weeks
• Self-guided tour of Casavant Natural Area starting May 7, 2022
• Ash trees at risk from emerald ash borer identified with purple flagging

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to discuss routine business, including approving previous minutes, receiving public comment, and hearing updates from members and the library. The agenda also includes a discussion of the library card application and other business.

• Library card application discussion
• Library updates
• Committee member updates
• Public comment period

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed several updates, including the upcoming Hoopla digital service, ARPA funding application, and the possibility of creating a strategic plan. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the committee agreed to consider in-person meetings and to not change library card eligibility language at this time.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Agreed to consider in-person meetings going forward
• Agreed to not change library card application language regarding property owners
• Adjourned at 7:36 PM

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to Chapter 28 (Fees) and consider several approvals, including COVID-recovery business grants, event permits, and appointments. The agenda also includes discussions on an Abenaki land acknowledgement resolution, a Vermont Community Fund grant, and a settlement agreement after an executive session.

• Public hearing on Chapter 28 (Fees) update
• Approval of COVID-Recovery Business Grant applications
• Event permits for Winooski Farmers Market, Winooski Wednesdays, and Juneteenth
• Discussion/approval of Abenaki Land Acknowledgement and Land Rights Resolution
• Executive session for pending litigation

The Winooski City Council approved COVID-recovery business grants for two applicants, an Abenaki Land Acknowledgement and Land Rights Resolution, event permits for the Farmers Market, Winooski Wednesdays, and Juneteenth, a Vermont Community Fund grant application, a Deputy Health Officer appointment, the Local Emergency Management Plan, and a settlement agreement after executive session. The council also set a date for policy priorities discussion and held a public hearing on fee updates with no public comments.

• Approved COVID-recovery business grants for Applicants B & C (3-0, Oakleaf no)
• Approved Abenaki Land Acknowledgement & Land Rights Resolution (4-0)
• Approved event permits for Winooski Farmers Market, Winooski Wednesdays, Juneteenth (4-0)
• Approved application for Vermont Community Fund grant (4-0)
• Appointed Bruce Palmer as Deputy Health Officer (4-0)
• Approved Local Emergency Management Plan (4-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Policy Priorities & Strategies session for May 21 (4-0)
• Approved and ratified Severance Agreement after executive session (4-0)

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The Municipal Infrastructure Commission is meeting to review a draft traffic calming manual and a parking inventory analysis and management plan. The body will also receive updates on energy goals and city department reports.

• Review of Draft Traffic Calming Manual
• Introduction of Parking Inventory Analysis and Management Plan
• Energy Goals Update

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board is meeting to review a conditional use application for 62 Union Street, including a waiver request. The board will also discuss its organization and membership roles. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are on the agenda.

• Conditional use review for 62 Union Street
• Waiver request for 62 Union Street
• Discussion of DRB organization and membership roles

The Development Review Board continued the public hearing for a conditional use request and setback waiver for a detached cottage at 62 Union Street to May 19 at 6:30 PM. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes (4-0-1) and discussed organizational changes, including a possible new chair. No final decision was made on the cottage application.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0-1, Chair abstained)
• Continued 62 Union Street conditional use and waiver hearing to May 19 (all in favor)

City Council

The Winooski City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including an equity audit report, a housing goal update, a parking management plan, and fee changes for community services. The council will also consider appointing an interim city manager and a settlement agreement in executive session. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, warrants, and a planning grant amendment.

• Discussion of Equity Audit Report
• Approval of Resolution Declaration of Inclusion
• Discussion of Housing Goal Update
• Discussion of Parking Inventory Analysis and Management Plan
• Resolutions setting fees for Community Services and Thrive programs

The Winooski City Council approved several items, including appointing Jon Rauscher as interim city manager for four weeks until Elaine Wang starts on May 16. They also approved the ARPA grant funding assignment, resolutions supporting adjusted student weights in education funding, and setting fees for community services and Thrive programs. A resolution declaring inclusion was approved with amendments to be brought back next meeting. The council entered executive session to discuss a settlement agreement, but no action was taken on it.

• Appointed Jon Rauscher as interim city manager (3-0)
• Approved ARPA grant funding assignment, including $250,000 for parking fund operations (3-0)
• Approved resolution supporting adjusted student weights in Vermont's education funding (3-0)
• Approved resolutions setting fees for Community Services and Thrive programs (3-0)
• Approved Chapter 28 fee changes and set public hearing for May 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Declaration of Inclusion resolution with amendments (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including warrants and position descriptions (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss settlement agreement (3-0)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board is reviewing several license applications and renewals. These items include a new restaurant license, an ownership transfer, and a caterer's license.

• Outside Consumption Permit 2022 renewal for Sour Hall Foods LLC Wicked Wings at 211 Main Street #1
• New Restaurant License for Bamyan Kebab House at 65 Winooski Falls Way #104
• Restaurant License ownership transfer for Subway at 476 Main Street, Floor 1
• Existing 1st Class Caterer's License for Our House Bistro LLC at 36 Main Street

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved all four license items on the agenda, each by a 3-0 vote. These included an outside consumption permit renewal for Wicked Wings, a new restaurant license for Bamyan Kebab House, a transfer of ownership for Subway, and a caterer's license for Our House Bistro. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Outside Consumption Permit renewal for Sour Hall Foods LLC dba Wicked Wings, 211 Main Street #1 (3-0)
• Approved new Restaurant License for Bamyan Kebab House, 65 Winooski Falls Way #104 (3-0)
• Approved Restaurant License transfer of ownership for Subway, 476 Main Street, Floor 1 (3-0)
• Approved Caterer's License (Existing 1st Class) for Our House Bistro LLC, 36 Main Street (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) regarding incentives for housing priorities. The commission will also discuss future activities and receive city updates.

• Public hearing on ULUDR amendments, Section 5.14, for housing incentives
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from March 10, 2022
• General discussion on future Planning Commission activities

The Planning Commission reviewed draft amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations (ULUDR) regarding incentives for priority housing, including changes to land use tables, parking regulations, and a new section on affordable housing incentives. They discussed but did not finalize language for affordable housing requirements and decided to exclude the Downtown Core from parking incentives for now. No substantive decisions were made; the item will be revisited at a future meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Opened and closed public hearing with no public comment
• Decided to leave Downtown Core out of priority housing parking incentives section
• Agreed to revisit density bonus discussion at a future meeting

Finance Commission

The scheduled meeting for April 12, 2022, could not be called to order because no quorum was present. The agenda items will be carried over to the next meeting on May 10, 2022.

• ARPA Update discussion
• Master Plan Goals – Long Term Financial Planning discussion

The Finance Commission meeting on April 12, 2022, was not called to order due to lack of quorum. No decisions were made. The agenda items, including ARPA update and Master Plan Goals, were deferred to the next meeting on May 10, 2022.

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission and the Housing Commission are meeting jointly to discuss the housing section of the Winooski Master Plan, receive updates on a potential housing summit, and hear updates on ARPA listening sessions. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Review of Winooski Master Plan Housing Section
• Update on potential Winooski Housing Summit
• Updates on ARPA listening sessions
• Approval of SHCP minutes from 2.8.22
• Approval of HC minutes from 1.20.22

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting remotely to approve previous minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from members and library staff. The main discussion item is planning for outdoor space and beautification, followed by other business.

• Approve previous meeting minutes from March 3, 2022
• Public comment period
• Library updates
• Outdoor space and beautification planning

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed various library updates, including increased circulation and programming participation, and noted that the library will receive over $3,500 in additional ARPA funding for diverse collections and COVID-related purchases. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were informational.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by P. Doherty, second by C.N. Khajehali)
• Adjourned at 7:30 PM (motion by P. Doherty, second by C. Moore)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve a RAISE grant application for Main Street revitalization and the Winooski-Burlington Bridge. They will also discuss an Inclusion & Belonging Charter, a reappraisal outreach plan, an ARPA update, and introduce an ordinance update to Chapter 28 fees. The meeting includes several executive sessions for real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Discussion/Approval: RAISE Grant Application for Main St Revitalization and Winooski-Burlington Bridge
• Discussion/Approval: Inclusion & Belonging Charter
• Discussion: Outreach Plan for 2024 Reappraisal
• Discussion: ARPA Update
• Introduction: Ordinance Update - Chapter 28 Fees

The Winooski City Council approved three motions authorizing the Public Works Director to submit RAISE grant applications for the Main Street Revitalization project and the Winooski-Burlington Bridge project, and authorizing the mayor to sign letters of support for both. The council also approved the Inclusion & Belonging Charter with amendments and the consent agenda items. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including the reappraisal outreach plan, ARPA update, and ordinance fee changes.

• Approved consent agenda items a-d (minutes, warrants, financial plan, audit letter) 3-0
• Approved Inclusion & Belonging Charter with amendments 3-0
• Authorized RAISE grant application for Main Street Revitalization 3-0
• Authorized RAISE grant application for Winooski-Burlington Bridge with VTRANS, Burlington, CCRPC 3-0
• Authorized mayor to sign letters of support for both grant projects 3-0
• Entered executive sessions for real estate, litigation, and personnel matters 3-0

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board is reviewing multiple 2022 renewal applications for liquor licenses, entertainment permits, and sidewalk permits. The board will also consider a new sidewalk permit application for Scout & Company.

• Entertainment Permit renewals for Dos Archivos LLC dba The Archives and Four Quarters Brewing LLC
• Second Class Liquor License renewals for Chida Enterprises LLC, Commodities Natural Market of Winooski LLC, and Walgreens #17485
• First Class/Third Class Liquor License renewals for several local businesses including Asian Bistro of Winooski Inc and Grazers Winooski
• Sidewalk Permit renewals for Asian Bistro, Grazers Winooski, Mule Bar, and Our House Bistro LLC
• New Sidewalk Permit application for Scout & Company at 3 East Main St #1

The Winooski Liquor Control Board approved multiple 2022 renewals for entertainment permits, liquor licenses, sidewalk permits, and outside consumption permits, all by 3-0 votes. The board pulled the Regular Veterans Association's outside consumption permit from the renewal list, deciding to seek public feedback before issuing a new permit. It also adjusted Wicked Wings' outside consumption hours to 11am-11pm.

• Approved entertainment permits for The Archives and Four Quarters Brewing (3-0)
• Approved Second Class Liquor License renewals for Sammy's Quick Stop, Commodities Natural Market, and Walgreens (3-0)
• Approved First/Third Class Liquor License renewals, adding Four Quarters Brewing at 150 W Canal St (3-0)
• Approved Sidewalk Permit renewals for Asian Bistro, Grazers, Mule Bar, and Our House (3-0)
• Approved First Class Commercial Caterer renewal for Southern Smoke Foods (3-0)
• Approved new sidewalk permit for Scout & Company (3-0)
• Approved Outside Consumption Permit renewals except RVA, pulled for public feedback (3-0)
• Modified Wicked Wings' outside consumption hours to 11am-11pm (3-0)

City Council

The Winooski City Council rescinded the indoor mask mandate immediately, approved the ULUDR Form-Based Code amendments, authorized submission of a $500,000 VDCP grant application, and approved the audit contract with RHR Smith & Company. The council also approved the Public Records Request Policy and the City Manager contract after an executive session.

• Rescinded mask mandate (3-0, Hurd abstained)
• Adopted ULUDR Form-Based Code amendments (4-0)
• Authorized VDCP grant application for $500,000 (4-0)
• Approved Public Records Request Policy (4-0)
• Awarded audit contract to RHR Smith & Company (4-0)
• Approved City Manager contract (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and meeting date change (4-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee. No other business or public testimony will occur. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313(3) for personnel matters

City Council

The Winooski City Council is hosting an informal meet & greet for the finalist candidates for the next City Manager. Community members are invited to meet the candidates, ask questions, and share their input on desired skills and experiences. No official City Council business will occur, and the event is in-person only with masks and distancing required.

• Meet & greet for city manager finalist candidates
• Event at O'Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave
• In-person only, masks and 6' distancing required
• Quorum of City Councilors may attend, no official business

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will meet virtually to continue discussions regarding draft incentives for housing priorities. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and city updates.

• Discussion on Draft Incentives for Housing Priorities (Sections 4.12 and 5.14)

The Winooski Planning Commission continued its discussion of draft incentives for housing priorities, making recommended changes to language on affordability monitoring, parking reductions, and density bonuses. The commission voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on the draft changes on April 14, 2022. No final decisions were made on the incentives themselves.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on draft housing incentives for April 14 (unanimous)
• Agreed with suggested edits to land use table and parking minimums (unanimous)

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and several administrative items. Key discussions include the city manager hiring process, which will also be the subject of an executive session. The council will also consider a centennial celebration resolution, council orientation, appointment of a deputy mayor, and adoption of various policies and the 2022-2023 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of City Manager hiring process (executive session)
• Resolution for Centennial Celebration
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor
• Approval of Mayor and Council Rules of Procedure 2022
• Approval of Conflict of Interest Policy 2022

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The committee will meet remotely to approve previous meeting minutes and receive library updates. The agenda includes a review and approval of the updated Materials Selection Policy and a discussion on active versus inactive patron counts.

• Review and approval of Updated Materials Selection Policy
• Discussion of Active vs. Inactive Patron Counts
• Approval of February 3, 2022, meeting minutes

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved an updated Materials Selection Policy. The committee also discussed patron list cleanup, considering a 5-year inactivity cutoff, and agreed to promote card renewals. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved updated Materials Selection Policy (motion by P. Doherty, second by A. Hurd)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by A. Hurd)
• Adjourned at 8:02 PM (motion by J. Wignall, second by P. Doherty)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will continue reviewing draft documents regarding incentives for housing priorities. The meeting includes discussions on specific zoning district drafts and incentive memos.

• Discussion on Draft Incentives for Housing Priorities memo
• Review of draft Section 5.14
• Review of draft Article II regarding Zoning Districts

The Planning Commission continued its discussion on draft incentives for affordable and multi-bedroom housing, deciding to remove the additional half-space parking requirement for dwellings with three or more bedrooms in non-residential zoning districts. They also discussed potentially further reducing parking minimums for perpetually affordable units with three or more bedrooms. Staff will prepare updated drafts reflecting these discussions for the next meeting. The commission also agreed to hold one meeting in March, as requested by the City Council.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Decided to remove additional 1/2 parking space requirement for dwellings with 3+ bedrooms in non-residential districts
• Discussed further reducing parking minimums for perpetually affordable units with 3+ bedrooms
• Agreed to hold one meeting in March

Municipal Infrastructure Commission

The commission will conduct new member introductions and select a commission chair. The meeting also includes a follow-up regarding energy efficiency goals.

• Selection of Commission Chair
• New Member Orientation
• Energy Efficiency Goals Follow-up

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a COVID-recovery business grant program, amendments to land use regulations, a public records policy, and the establishment of a cannabis control commission. They will also consider FY23 fund budgets, including community development, water, and wastewater rates.

• Discussion/Approval: Winooski COVID-Recovery Business Grant Program
• Discussion: Draft Amendments to the Unified Land Use and Development Regulations - Form Based Code
• Discussion/Approval: Public Records Request Policy
• Discussion/Approval: Establishment of Cannabis Control Commission
• Approval: FY23 All Funds Budget, Community Development Budget, Water Rate Resolution, and Wastewater Resolution

The Winooski City Council approved the COVID-Recovery Business Grant Program with a modification allowing grant funds to address health and safety code violations. It also established a Cannabis Control Commission, approved fund budgets, the Community Development Budget, and water and wastewater rate resolutions. A public hearing for Form Based Code amendments was set for March 21, 2022. The Public Records Request Policy was discussed but not approved, with changes suggested for a future meeting.

• Approved COVID-Recovery Business Grant Program with health/safety code violation modification (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Form Based Code amendments for March 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved establishment of Cannabis Control Commission (4-0)
• Approved Fund Budgets as presented (4-0)
• Approved Community Development Budget as presented (4-0)
• Approved Water Rate Resolution as presented (4-0)
• Approved Wastewater Resolution as presented (4-0)
• Approved City Council minutes of 02/07/2022 (3-0, Colston abstained)

Liquor Control Board

The Liquor Control Board is reviewing several categories of annual renewals. These include restaurant licenses, liquor licenses, sidewalk permits, entertainment permits, and outside consumption permits.

• Restaurant Only - 2022 Renewals (Subway Restaurant and Tiny Thai Restaurant)
• Second Class Liquor Licenses 2022 Renewals
• First Class/Third Class Liquor Licenses 2022 Renewals
• Sidewalk Permit - 2022 Renewals
• Entertainment Permit - 2022 Renewals

Development Review Board

The Winooski Development Review Board is meeting to hear an appeal of a zoning administrator's decision regarding a redevelopment project at 379-381 Main Street. The board will also take public comment, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive city updates. The agenda includes documents related to the appeal and updated civil plans.

• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's Decision for 379-381 Main Street (Zoning Permit ZON22-019)
• Updated civil plan set for 379-381 Main Street redevelopment
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (December 16, 2021)

The Development Review Board held a public hearing on an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision regarding 379 and 381 Main Street, hearing testimony from the applicant, the appellant, and residents. No decision was made on the appeal; the board agreed to deliberate in a later session. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0).
• Heard testimony on the Main Street appeal; no vote taken.
• Agreed to hold a deliberative session on the appeal after the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission will discuss draft incentives for housing priorities, including a proposed Section 5.14, and American Rescue Plan (ARPA) spending priorities. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and city updates.

• Discussion on draft incentives for housing priorities (Section 5.14)
• Discussion on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) spending priorities
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (January 27, 2022)

The Winooski Planning Commission reviewed a draft policy on priority housing incentives, focusing on multi-bedroom and affordable units, and made recommendations for changes. They also discussed American Rescue Plan spending priorities, emphasizing outdoor and gathering spaces. No final decisions were made on these items; the housing discussion was paused until the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0-1, Amy abstained)
• Reviewed draft housing incentives language, made recommendations for changes
• Paused housing incentives discussion until next meeting
• Discussed ARPA spending priorities, identified outdoor/gathering spaces as focus

Board of Civil Authority / Board of Abatement

The Board of Civil Authority is meeting to approve election procedures for the March 1, 2022 election, including voter registration forms, poll watcher policy, and vote counting. They will also discuss reapportionment testimony and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approval of election procedures for March 1, 2022 election
• Review of poll watcher policy (2 per party, pre-registration required)
• Approval to begin processing ballots in tabulator week of Feb 22 with 2 additional JPs
• Discussion of reapportionment 2022 testimony to Legislature
• Approval of minutes from 10/27/2021 meeting

The Board of Civil Authority approved the use of the tabulator to process ballots before Election Day, March 1, 2022. The board also discussed election procedures, including interpreters, voter oath translation, mask policy, sign placement, safety limits, ballot delivery, and media policy. The minutes from October 27, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved use of tabulator prior to Election Day (10-0)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The meeting also includes a council update and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of ARPA – Impacts of COVID

The Winooski Finance Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed how to allocate $2.19 million in ARPA funds, including $100,000 already approved for small business loans. Members shared resident impacts and ideas for spending, but no formal decisions were made on ARPA allocations.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by AL, second by MM)

Safe, Healthy, Connected People Commission

The Commission will review an updated SWOT analysis from the Winooski Police Department. Members will also discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Winooski Police Department SWOT Analysis
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Discussion

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and received updates on the city budget, staffing, and the police department's SWOT analysis. Members discussed ARPA fund goals and shared personal pandemic challenges, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard police SWOT analysis update from Lt. James Charkalis
• Discussed ARPA fund goals and public feedback
• Noted city budget approved by council, pending voter approval

City Council

The Winooski City Council will consider extending the mask mandate, approving a reserve request for a fire truck, discussing ULUDR amendments, and several other items including appointments, job descriptions, and a school district MOU. The agenda also includes three executive sessions for real estate negotiation and litigation.

• Approval: Mask Mandate Reconsideration - extension resolution
• Approval: Reserve Request - Fire Truck (command car)
• Discussion: ULUDR Amendments - detailed discussion
• Approval: Renewal of Annual MOU with School District
• Approval: VEPC TIF Certification

The Winooski City Council voted 3-1 to extend the mask mandate for another 30 days, with Councilor Myers dissenting. The council also approved several appointments, reserve fund requests, and job description updates, and discussed the ULUDR amendments and Centennial Committee plans.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, warrants) 3-0
• Appointed Brian Borah and Emily Corley to Municipal Infrastructure Commission, promoted Peter Werndorfer to fill third seat 3-0
• Extended mask mandate 30 days 3-1
• Approved up to $10,000 from Fire Equipment Capital Reserve for new vehicle down payment 3-0
• Approved updated PT Battalion Chief and Captain job descriptions 3-0
• Approved Myers Pool Director and Lifeguard job descriptions 3-0
• Approved annual MOU with School District 3-0
• Approved up to $10,000 from Unassigned Reserves for Public Works staffing incentives 3-0

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The committee will review library updates, including new member orientation and patron statistics. The meeting also includes a review of policies and best practices regarding requests for book removals.

• Review of active vs. inactive patron counts
• Policy and best practices review for book removal requests

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee approved a policy and best practices review for handling book removal requests, with a motion by A. Hurd and second by J. Wignall. The committee also approved the previous meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; other items were updates or discussions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by A. Hurd, second by P. Doherty)
• Approved policy and best practices review for book removal requests (motion by A. Hurd, second by J. Wignall)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to continue its discussion on creating and incentivizing housing options. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and city updates, but the main item is the ongoing housing discussion.

• Continue discussion on creating and incentivizing housing options
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (January 13, 2022)
• City updates

The Winooski Planning Commission continued discussions on creating and incentivizing housing options, focusing on potential changes to Planned Unit Development standards and parking requirements to support affordable multi-bedroom units. No formal decisions were made on these items, but staff will prepare draft language for the next meeting. The commission also approved the previous meeting minutes and agreed to consider remote-only meetings.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to consider changes to Planned Unit Development standards and parking standards for affordable multi-bedroom units
• Agreed to discuss remote-only meetings for future sessions

City Council

The Winooski City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final FY23 General Fund Budget and Capital Plan. They will also consider approving a bond resolution for a fire truck purchase, a Brownfield Revitalization Grant for Lot 7D, a VTrans grant for the Tigan traffic signal, and ARPA funds for business relief. Additionally, they will discuss the FY21 audit and FY22 quarterly budget projections.

• Public hearing and final approval of FY23 General Fund Budget and Capital Plan
• Approval of Fire Truck Bond Resolution with ballot question
• Approval of Brownfield Revitalization Grant for Lot 7D
• Approval of VTrans grant for Tigan traffic signal
• Approval of ARPA business relief funds

The Winooski City Council approved the FY23 budget, a $1.3M fire truck bond resolution for the March 2022 ballot, and several grants including a Brownfield grant and a Vtrans traffic signal grant. They also approved the Town Meeting Day warning and allocated $100,000 in ARPA funds for business relief, though criteria are still being developed.

• Approved FY23 budget as presented (4-0)
• Approved Fire Truck Bond Resolution for $1.3M (4-0)
• Approved Town Meeting Day Warning (4-0)
• Approved Brownfield Revitalization Grant of $78,401.25 (4-0)
• Approved Vtrans Grant for Tigan Traffic Signal (4-0)
• Approved ARPA Business Relief allocation of $100,000 (4-0)
• Approved Sally Tipson Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)

Housing Commission

The Winooski Housing Commission is meeting to discuss the rollout of the Housing Trust Fund, including an evaluation form and a redacted loan application example. They will also review housing quality guiding principles, receive updates from the City Council and staff, and consider previous meeting minutes.

• Housing Trust Fund Roll Out discussion with HIP Evaluation Form and redacted loan application
• Housing Quality discussion with Housing Commission Guiding Principles
• Council Update from Councilor Jim Duncan
• City Updates from Heather Carrington
• Public Comment period

The Winooski Housing Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and received updates on the city budget, city manager search, and a Municipal Planning Grant for an Equitable Housing Plan. They discussed the upcoming Housing Trust Fund rollout and began developing principles for housing quality work, including a potential housing advocate role.

• Approved meeting minutes from 12/27/21
• Discussed Housing Trust Fund applications and translation into eight languages
• Identified values for housing quality work, including tenant education and accountability
• Noted emergent need for a housing advocate role to be considered by Finance Commission

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss the FY23 budget, receive an update on election procedures, and consider approving grant applications for the Vermont Community Development Program and the UPWP for bicycle/pedestrian and sewer master plans. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and mileage certification.

• Discussion of FY23 budget and FY21 year-end reserve balances
• Update on election procedures, including all-resident voting information and voter registration forms
• Discussion/approval of VCDP grant application selection
• Discussion/approval of UPWP letters of support for Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Lafountain St/Stormwater projects
• Approval of accounts payable warrant for 01/13/2022 and payroll warrant for 12/26/2021-01/08/2022

The Winooski City Council approved the O'Brien Community Center rehabilitation as the sole project to apply for the VCDP grant, and approved letters of support for two UPWP applications. The FY23 budget was discussed but not voted on. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, and mileage certification (4-0)
• Approved O'Brien Community Center rehabilitation as VCDP grant applicant (4-0)
• Approved UPWP application letters of support for LaFountain/Dion Scoping Study and Stormwater System, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Winooski Planning Commission is meeting to consider a letter of support for a Unified Planning Work Program funding application and to discuss creating and incentivizing housing options. They will also review the FY 2022 work plan status and receive city updates. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are on the agenda.

• Letter of Support for Unified Planning Work Program Application Funding
• Discussion on Creating and Incentivizing Housing Options
• FY 2022 Work Plan Status Update
• Approve Previous Meeting Minutes (December 9, 2021)

The Winooski Planning Commission approved a motion to authorize the chair to sign a letter of support for an application to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission for funding through the Unified Planning Work Program to prepare a bicycle and pedestrian master plan. The commission also discussed options for incentivizing housing, including changes to dimensional standards, parking standards, and Planned Unit Developments, but took no formal action, requesting additional information for future meetings. The previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized chair to sign letter of support for UPWP funding application for bike/ped master plan (4-0)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to discuss the public presentations for the FY23 budget. The agenda also includes an update on ARPA funding.

• Update on ARPA funding
• Discussion of FY23 Public Budget Presentations

The Finance Commission reviewed the FY23 budget presentation and provided feedback, including adding context on grand list growth, top 10 payers, and a street improvement map. They also discussed ARPA funding, noting a flat $10 million formula and flexibility for structural projects. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily discussion and feedback.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Discussed ARPA funding formula change to flat $10 million
• Provided feedback on FY23 budget presentation slides
• Noted council will vote on fire truck ladder bond

City Council

The Winooski City Council will discuss the FY23 Green Mountain Transit and Public Safety budgets, a preliminary bond resolution for a fire truck purchase, and consider extending the mask mandate. They will also vote on renewing the interim city manager agreement. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items like approving minutes and accounts payable.

• Discussion: Green Mountain Transit FY23 budget presentation
• Discussion: Public Safety FY23 budget presentation
• Discussion: Fire truck bond resolution (vote scheduled for Jan 24)
• Discussion/Approval: Mask mandate resolution extension
• Approval: Interim City Manager agreement renewal

The City Council voted 4-0 to extend the mask mandate resolution to February 19, 2022, and approved the renewal of the Interim Manager Agreement. They also approved the consent agenda (minutes and accounts payable warrant) 4-0. Discussions were held on the Green Mountain Transit budget, public safety budgets, and a potential fire truck bond, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved consent agenda including 1/3/2022 minutes and accounts payable warrant (4-0)
• Approved extension of mask mandate to February 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Interim Manager Agreement renewal (4-0)

Winooski Memorial Library Committee

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee is meeting to discuss library updates, new member orientation, and active vs. inactive patron counts. The committee will also review policy and best practices for handling requests for book removal(s). This is a regular business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of requests for book removal(s): policy and best practices
• Review of active vs. inactive patron counts
• Library updates and committee member updates
• New member orientation
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Winooski Memorial Library Committee met on January 6, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They welcomed new members and discussed library updates, including staffing, programming, grants, and a book removal policy. No major policy decisions were made; the committee tabled the active vs. inactive patron counts topic and agreed to discuss book removal policies at the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by P. Doherty, second by A. Hurd)
• Tabled active vs. inactive patron counts discussion
• Agreed to use ALA form for book challenges in interim
• Agreed to discuss book removal policy at next meeting

City Council

The Winooski City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, warrants, library committee appointments, bank signatory updates, and a sidewalk plow lease. They will also discuss the FY23 Department of Public Works and Capital Improvement Plan budget presentation, and hold an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approval of City Council minutes from 12/13/2021
• Approval of accounts payable and payroll warrants
• Approval of Memorial Library Committee appointments
• Approval of bank signatory updates for TD, Peoples, and Opportunity Credit Union
• Discussion of FY23 Public Works and CIP budget presentation

The Winooski City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and warrants, and unanimously approved appointments to the Memorial Library Committee, updates to bank signatories, and a municipal lease for a sidewalk plow. The council also discussed the FY23 Public Works and Capital Improvement Plan budget and entered executive session for potential litigation.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and warrants (4-0)
• Approved Memorial Library Committee appointments (4-0)
• Approved bank signatory updates for TD, Peoples, Opportunity Credit Union (4-0)
• Approved sidewalk plow municipal lease with FNB Commercial Leasing (4-0)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation (4-0)