February 9, 2011 - Agenda

Ward 5 Neighborhood Planning Assembly Meeting
Tuesday, 9 February 2011 - 7:00pm
Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street
Steering Committee: Elisa Nelson, Roger Marshall, Basil Vansuch, Abby Russell

Introductions and Ground Rules
We will start at 7pm SHARP. Please note that we will adhere closely to all time limits. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time. Tonight's NPA meeting will be recorded using Channel 17's equipment and will be available on TV and their website.

City Council Candidates - Joan Shannon

School Board Candidates - Fred Lane and Paul Hochanadel

Proposed City Tax Increase - Mayor Bob Kiss

Proposed School Budget – Amy Werbel/Jeanne Collins

Two Ballot items from Burlington Electric Department - Barbara Grimes

Proposed Charter Change-Majority Vote Required for Mayoral Elections - Joan Shannon/Bob Kiss

Proposed Charter Change-City Council Rules, Valid Majority - Joan Shannon/Bob Kiss

Proposed Charter Change-Composition of Board of Finance - Joan Shannon/Bob Kiss

Advisory Referendum, Preservation of Federally Subsidized Housing - Abby Russell

Open Forum
Open discussion on what "neighbors" are looking for from the NPA in the coming year. What are your concerns and what topics should the NPA discuss? Do you have an event to announce? Please limit yourself to 2 minutes per person.

Door Prizes
Stay to the end of the meeting and possibly win a door prize provided by Gardeners Supply!

Please note that the agenda is subject to change without notice.

For information on childcare, accessibility, alternate forms of the agenda or the NPA’s please call the Community and Economic Development Office, 865-7172, in advance.