Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE c/o Community & Economic Development Office City Hall, Room 32 • 149 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401 802-865-7144 VOX • 802-865-7024 FAX • www.burlingtonvt.gov/cedo Councilor Evan Litwin (EL), Chair, Ward 7 Councilor Carter Neubieser (CN), Ward 1 Councilor Allie Schachter (AS), East District CDNR Committee Meeting Thursday, August 7th, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 PM Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor – City Hall Committee members: Evan Litwin (EL), Allie Schachter (AS) City Staff: Christine Curtis, CEDO Other Attendees: Councilor Melo Grant (online); Cam Lauf, Turning Point Center; Emily ??, Turning Point Center; Jeffrey, Ward 3 resident; Sam Donnelly, Building Burlington’s Future; Cayson Hudman, Peace and Justice Center; Bella Fern, Ward 3 resident; Andy Hard, Ward 1 resident; Amy Kimmel, Clarke Street resident; Robert Perry, Clarke Street resident Draft Minutes Meeting Started at 5:36 PM 1. Approve agenda MOTION by Councilor Schachter, SECOND by Councilor Litwin, to approve the agenda VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2. Public Forum • Cam Lauf spoke • Jeffrey spoke • Sam Donnelly spoke • Cayson spoke The programs and services of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. For accessibility information, call 865-7144. For questions about the meeting, contact Christine Curtis at ccurtis@burlingtonvt.gov  • Bella Fern spoke • Andy Hard spoke – andy.hard@gmail.com • Amy Kimmel spoke • Robert Perry spoke • Melo Grant spoke 3. Work Session #2: Syringe Litter in Burlington • The meeting focused on addressing syringe litter and related public health concerns in Burlington, with discussions centered on potential solutions, costs, and community engagement strategies. Participants explored various approaches including installing more sharps containers, strengthening partnerships with organizations, and improving enforcement of operating guidelines, while also considering the broader impact of drug-related issues on the community. The group discussed harm reduction programs, data collection methods, and the need for both short-term and long-term solutions, including better coordination between municipal and state levels, enhanced enforcement efforts, and improved access to recovery services. 4. Adjournment • ADJOURN at 7:31 p.m. by Councilor Litwin with no objection

Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 149 Church Street, Burlington Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98967696349?pwd=XPWNHjkbWJhiadThiQ7e6adZ0xqD11.1 Meeting ID: 989 6769 6349 Passcode: 919749 --- One tap mobile +19292056099,,98967696349#,,,,*919749# US (New York) +13017158592,,98967696349#,,,,*919749# US (Washington DC) --- Meeting ID: 989 6769 6349 Passcode: 919749 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/amnHWidIa 1. Agenda 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda 2. Public Forum Subject 2.1. PUBLIC FORUM - Verbal Comments Meeting August 7, 2025 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:30 PM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 149 Church Street, Burlington Category 2. Public Forum Department Type 3. Work Session #2: Syringe Litter in Burlington 4. Adjournment Subject 4.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting August 7, 2025 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:30 PM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall 149 Church Street, Burlington Category 4. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Recommended Action