Special Meeting, City Council

Minutes, Special City Council Meeting, January 17, 2014

* * * DELIBERATIVE AGENDA * * *

SPECIAL MEETING, CITY COUNCIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014 CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL 12:00 P.M.

PRESENT: City Council President Shannon, Councilors Paul, Blais, Ayres, Siegel, Knodell and Hartnett (arrived at 12:13 p.m.); Councilor Worden (via phone at 12:17 p.m.)

ABSENT: Councilors Bushor, Tracy, Brennan, Aubin, Mason and Decelles

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: Eileen Blackwood and Gene Bergman

CLERK/TREASURER’S OFFICE: Scott Schrader and Lori Olberg

CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHANNON PRESIDING:

1. AGENDA

Councilors Siegel and Knodell made a motion to adopt the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

2. CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Councilors Siegel and Knodell, the consent agenda was adopted unanimously, thus taking the actions indicated.

2.01. COMMUNICATION: Clerk/Treasurer’s Office, re: Notice of Public Hearings Regarding March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting--Proposed Amendments to the Burlington City Charter *waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file

3. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Ban on Firearms In Any Establishment With A Liquor License *no action required and

4. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Safe Storage Of Firearms *no action required and

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5. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Police Confiscation/Seizure Of Weapons During Domestic Abuse Incident *no action required and

6. PUBLIC HEARING: March 4, 2014 Annual City Meeting—Proposed Charter Change Re Ward Boundaries *no action required

City Council President Shannon opened the public hearings at 12:08 p.m.

Name Ward/Affiliation Subject

Eric Jacobson Westford Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Althea Vassiliades Lock It Inc. In favor of Safe Storage of Firearms

Sally Kerschner VT Public Health Assoc. In favor of Gun Related Charter Changes

Marie Adams Gun Sense VT In favor of Gun Related Charter Changes

Jay Appleton City of Burlington Staff Member Correction to Redistricting Language

Bill Sprano Huntington Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Eddie Cutler Westminster Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Ian Galbraith Ward 2 Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Robert Bristow-Johnson Ward 7 Resident In favor of Redistricting Map Version 3

John Klar Orleans Resident Not Proper Forum for Gun Control Discussion

Eddie Garcia VT Citizens Defense League Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Paul DeCausemacker Colchester Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Gerard Mullen Bolton Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Chris Bradley VT State Rifle & Pistol Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Evan Hughes VT Federation of Sportsmen’s Club Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

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Ryan Sanderson St. Albans Resident Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

Kevin Ryan Opposed to Gun Related Charter Changes

City Council President Shannon closed the Public Hearing at 12:40pm.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Without objection, City Council President Shannon adjourned the City Council meeting at 12:40 p.m.

Attest:

Lori Olberg, Licensing, Records & Voting Coordinator & Amy Bovee, Executive Secretary