Facilitator: Ron McGarvey
Note: Meeting taped by Ch17. Tape available with clickable agenda on CCTV
website.
Residents were invited to come early to preview updated plans for Village
at Leddy Park, to discuss the Repeat Violator Ordinance with Tom Derenthal,
and to talk with Sen. Peter Shumlin.
7:00 p.m. ASSEMBLY CALLED TO ORDER. Intros, Announcements, Ground Rules,
Agenda
7:05 NPA Business – Minutes, Mar 16, 2005. Phil made a motion to accept
the minutes. Elected to steering committee: Chadd Quirk [motion Lea Terhune,
second John Foss], Youth Member Ward 4, elected by unanimous vote. Angela
Chagnon [motion Greg Jenkins, second Larry Solt], elected by unanimous voice
vote. Ward 7, Steering Committee. Endorsement: Tom Derenthal, Ward 1
presented a proposed Repeat Violator Ordinance. Chuck Seleen made a motion
to endorse the concept, seconded by Phil LaVigne. Repeat Violator ordinance
is unanimously endorsed in concept, details to be worked out by City
Council.
7:10 Open Forum for Residents - Brief statements of neighborhood/city
interest or concern.
7:40 Discussion with Elected and Appointed Officials (Mayor, Councilors,
Legislators, Commissioners, Board Members, Steering Committee sub-committee,
etc.) Arnie Gunderson introduced Senator Peter Shumlin. Mark Larson, Kurt
Wright, and Tim Ashe spoke on various issues.
8:10 PROGRAM: Energy Efficiency Services and Incentives: Chris Burns,
Burlington Electric and Brian Fisher, Vermont Gas – Home Performance service
and incentives available to residents and businesses. North End Residents
share their experiences with energy efficiency: Ralph Montefusco, Sarah
Sherrill, Tim Vachereau, Ron McGarvey, plus others.
8:50 Reflections: Thoughts/ideas that came up during the meeting.
Adjourn.
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