Board of Abatement of Taxes

Regular Meeting

Burlington, VT · October 7, 2019

Minutes

Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Monday, October 7, 2019, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 10/7/2019 BURLINGTON FULL BOARD OF ABATEMENT CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL BURLINGTON, VERMONT MINUTES OF MEETING October 7, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kurt Wright (Council President) – Ward 4 Perri Freeman – Central District Franklin Paulino – North District Joan Shannon – South District Jack Hanson – East District Sharon Foley Bushor – Ward 1 Max Tracy – Ward 2 Brian Pine – Ward 3 William “Chip” Mason – Ward 5 Karen Paul – Ward 6 Ali Dieng – Ward 7 Adam Roof – Ward 8 ADMINISTRATION: Mayor Weinberger Beth Anderson, CAO Rich Goodwin, DFO Eileen Blackwood, City Attorney Jordan Redell, Mayor’s Office Olivia LaVecchia, Mayor’s Office Deanna Paluba, HR Page 1 of 4 Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Monday, October 7, 2019, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 10/7/2019 Brian Lowe, IT Lori Olberg, C/T Amy Bovee, C/T Chapin Spencer, DPW Meagan Tuttle, Planning Cindi Wight, Parks & Rec John Vickery, Assessor OTHERS PRESENT: Annie Bourdon Albert Petraca Lea Terhune John Bossange Melinda Moulton Larry Sudbay Gene Bergman Jean Hopkins Carl Fowler Andrea Todd Rick Moulton Brad Pettengill Cindy Cook Erika Redic Allan Hunt Patrick Murphy Jessica Oski Jack Deggett Ritchie Berger Donny & Julie Lafountain Rick Sharp Page 2 of 4 Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Monday, October 7, 2019, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 10/7/2019 Jeff Comstock Sydney Owen Lisa Larocque Trisha Gray Kelly Devine Regina Mahoney Erdhardt Mahnke Jonathan Farrell 1.0 CALL TO ORDER and AGENDA Mayor Weinberger called the meeting to order at 8:32 PM on October 7, 2019. 1.01 Agenda MOTION by Councilor Paulino, SECOND by Councilor Paul, to approve the agenda. VOTING: unanimous; motion carried. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.01 PROCEDURAL: Amend/Adopt Consent Agenda and Take Action(s) as Indicated 2.02 COMMUNICATION: Notice of City of Burlington Full Board of Abatement 2.03 Request for Abatement of Taxes: Andrew Savage, 35 Cherry Street 2.04 Request for Abatement of Taxes: Cindi Wight, 121 Appletree Point Road MOTION by Council President Wright, SECOND by Councilor Hanson, to approve the consent agenda (Items 2.01 – 2.04) and take the actions indicated. VOTING: unanimous; motion carried. 3.0 ADJOURNMENT With no further business and without objection the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM. Page 3 of 4 Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Monday, October 7, 2019, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 10/7/2019 RScty: MERiordan Page 4 of 4

Agenda

October 07, 2019 Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Monday, October 7, 2019, Contois Auditorium, City Hall @ Click here to view the minutes for this meeting 1. Agenda 1.01 Motion to amend/adopt agenda Type: Action, Procedural Recommended Action: motion to amend/adopt agenda 2. Consent Agenda 2.01 Motion to amend/adopt agenda taking the actions as indicated Type: Action (Consent), Procedural Recommended Action: motion to amend/adopt agenda taking the actions as indicated 2.02 Communication: C/T Office, re: Notice City of Burlington Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Type: Action (Consent), Communication Recommended Action: waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file 2 BOTA100719ccmtgSevenDays091819.doc 2.03 Request for Abatement of Taxes: Andrew Savage, 35 Cherry Street, Unit E-401, 044-2-145-401 Type: Action (Consent) Recommended Action: deny the abatement request of $121.68 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation 2 SAVAGE BOTA Decision Letter.pdf 2.04 Request for Abatement of Taxes: City of Burlington, Cindi Wight, Director Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, 121 Appletree Point Road, 031-301-4-000 Type: Action (Consent) Recommended Action: grant the abatement of penalties and interest of $349.54 and adopt the findings and reasons for this recommendation 2 COB BOTA Decision Letter.pdf 3. Adjournment City of Burlington, Vermont Page 1 of 2 October 07, 2019 Full Board of Abatement of Taxes Meeting - Monday, October 7, 2019, Contois Auditorium, City Hall 3.01 Motion to adjourn Type: Action, Procedural Recommended Action: motion to adjourn 4. Informational Statement 4.01 Members of the public may speak when recognized by the City Council President, during Public Forum (time certain: 7:30 pm) or during a Public Hearing. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. Persons with disabilities, who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in programs and activities of the Clerk/Treasurer's Office, are encouraged to contact us at 865-7000 (voice) or 865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will air live on the night of the meeting on Burlington Telecom, Channel 317. This meeting will also air on Channel 17 two days after the meeting starting at 8:00 pm, repeating at 1:00 am, 7:00 am and 1:00 pm the following day. For more information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records Coordinator (865-7136)(TTY 865-7142) Type: Information 4.02 The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities. For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505. Type: Information City of Burlington, Vermont Page 2 of 2