In 2019, the City Council created a Senior Study Committee to review and make recommendations regarding to the long term provision of senior services in Burlington. That committee recommended the formation of a “Council on Aging.” Additionally, the Mayor’s Office and CEDO assembled a Seniors Working group to coordinate communication and quickly deploy resources throughout the pandemic. On April 26, the City Council formally created the Burlington Aging Council, with the purpose of:
- elevating the contributions of older adults in Burlington;
- raising issues facing older adults in Burlington and the organizations that serve them;
- making policy recommendations to the Mayor and City Council to address gaps, needs, and opportunities that impact older adults in Burlington; and
- ensuring that the voices of older adults in Burlington are at the forefront of City policy; and
- creating and maintaining a “Burlington Plan on Aging” to act as a guiding template for City policy and initiatives.
Council members include:
| Member Status | Full Name |
|---|---|
| 1 member representing an organization supporting New Americans in Vermont | Symphorien Sikyala |
| 1 member representing a healthcare provider | Jeanne Hutchins, MA |
| 1 member representing a long-term care organization in Burlington | Shawn T Hallisey |
| 1 member representing an affordable housing organization in Burlington | Molly Dugan |
| 1 member representing an organization working to fight food insecurity in Vermont | Jane Catton |
| 1 member representing an organization providing advocacy and support for older adults in Vermont | Kelly Stoddard Poor |
| 1 member representing a senior center in Burlington | Andrea Viets |
| 1 member representing an organization providing mental health services in Vermont | Alison Miley |
| 1 member representing an organization providing transportation services in Vermont | Christopher Damiani |
| 1 member representing the City’s Community and Economic Development Office | Brian Pine* |
| 3-5 older adults living in Burlington | Barbara Shaw-Dorso |
| 3-5 older adults living in Burlington | Glenn McRae* |
| 3-5 older adults living in Burlington | Martha Molpus |
| 3-5 older adults living in Burlington | Charles J Messing |
| 3-5 older adults living in Burlington | Lorna Kay |
| 1 member representing an organization advocating for racial equity, inclusion, and belonging in Burlington | Vacant |
* Denotes co-chair
Burlington Aging Council Meeting Information.
The BAC meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 3pm - 4.30pm in the Sharon Bushor Room City Hall 149 Church St Burlington
Zoom link for the meetings: https://zoom.us/j/94178588652?pwd=d084SytNdXFjTmtQRGc0Rkd1d0xWQT09
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday September 19th 2023 at 3-4:30pm - In person Sharon Bushor Room City Hall 149 Church St Burlington VT
Remote link: https://zoom.us/j/94178588652?pwd=d084SytNdXFjTmtQRGc0Rkd1d0xWQT09
DRAFT Working Group Documents and Consolidated Working Groups
DRAFT Social Connection and Engagement
DRAFT Family Caregiver Support
DRAFT Optimal Health and Wellness
DRAFT Housing, Transportation and Community Design
Draft Minutes
Previous Meetings:
Tuesday August 15th 2023 at 3-4:30pm - In person Sharon Bushor Room City Hall 149 Church St Burlington VT
The meeting will include a Working Session to develop the Optimal Health and Wellness planning document.
Remote link: https://zoom.us/j/94178588652?pwd=d084SytNdXFjTmtQRGc0Rkd1d0xWQT09
DRAFT Working Group Documents and Consolidated Working Groups
Social Connection and Engagement
Draft Minutes Draft Optimal Health and Wellness WG
Tuesday June 20th 3-4:30pm - Remote ONLY meeting of the BAC
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94178588652?pwd=d084SytNdXFjTmtQRGc0Rkd1d0xWQT09
DRAFT Working Group Documents and Consolidated Working Groups
Social Connection and Engagement
Tuesday May 16th 3-4.30pm In Person Meeting of the BAC
The meeting is in-person Sharon Bushor Room, 1st Floor, City Hall , 149 Church St, Burlington
There is a zoom link for those not able to attend in-person, however sometimes audio is not strong and online partici[pants may not be able to hear or join in proceedings easily.
https://zoom.us/j/96991258349?pwd=Znk1M3lieUd2akUzNURUalBmQmhtUT09
Draft Agenda + Working BAC_PlanRecsDraft
Tuesday April 18th 3-4.30pm In Person Meeting of the BAC
The meeting is in-person Sharon Bushor Room, 1st Floor, City Hall , 149 Church St, Burlington
There is a zoom link for those not able to attend in-person, however sometimes audio is not strong and online partici[pants may not be able to hear or join in proceedings easily.
https://zoom.us/j/96991258349?pwd=Znk1M3lieUd2akUzNURUalBmQmhtUT09
Draft Agenda + Working BAC_PlanRecsDraft
Working Group Updates:
Draft Minutes Working BAC_PlanRecsDraft
Tuesday March 21st 2023 4pm - 5:30pm In Person Meeting of the BAC
The meeting is in-person at Contois Auditorium, City Hall , 149 Church St, Burlington
There is a zoom link for those not able to attend in-person, however sometimes audio in Contois is not strong and online partici[pants may not be able to hear or join in proceedings easily.
https://zoom.us/j/96991258349?pwd=Znk1M3lieUd2akUzNURUalBmQmhtUT09
Link to recording of meeting: https://zoom.us/rec/share/Uw6sQ9bRKIKrIVKq5uEwaWwQqxWQAJfzo2FTMO0LE1hxSFYwpYujS9tNJCq4JlpK.IK4RfI93ZJpvHLYh
Passcode: ^2gls1.e
There is no February meeting of the BAC - instead members are invited to join workgroup sessions
Tuesday January 17th 4pm - 5:30pm
Zoom link for the meetings: https://zoom.us/j/96991258349?pwd=Znk1M3lieUd2akUzNURUalBmQmhtUT09
Minutes Audio Recording of Meeting
Tuesday December 20th - 4pm - 5:30pm
Zoom link for the meetings: AMENDED LINK -
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Dec 20, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: BAC New Link for 12 20 22
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96697418636?pwd=REZHdFpZeitwT0JyMm9WSUhSaWlKQT09
- Burlington Aging Council Values and Action Areas
- BAC Work and Plan on Aging - work groups and report template
- Work Group Draft Reports: 1. Housing 2. Social Isolation 3. Healthcare Workforce
- Windham Aging Report
Tuesday November 15th, 2022 from 4-5:30pm
Zoom link for the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96821304291
Draft Minutes + Powerpoint Great Streets Main Street
Tuesday October 18th, 2022 from 4-5:30pm
Zoom link for the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96821304291
Tuesday September 20th, 2022
Zoom link for the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96821304291
Draft Agenda
Draft Minutes + BAC Work and Plan on Aging Formation
Tuesday June 21st, 2022 3:00-4:30pm
Zoom link for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833558157?pwd=WDR1bDdjUGJLUjBuaG9VcmVtWVR0UT09
Draft Agenda
Draft Notes SI Working Group
Draft Minutes BAC Home Share Pilot Incentive
Tuesday May 17th, 2022 3:00 - 4:30pm
Zoom link for the meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833558157?pwd=WDR1bDdjUGJLUjBuaG9VcmVtWVR0UT09
SPECIAL MEETING Monday May 2nd, 4:00-5:30pm
This is the invitation for the meeting by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86910528439?pwd=OE0xbDFxcXFRUmV2UjA3WkJGNDJjdz09
The Burlington Aging Council (BAC) will host the UVM Masters of Public Administration Capstone Students to present out research and recommendations on selected BAC priority areas, as part of the creation of an Action Plan for Burlington
Draft Minutes - Recording link
Presentations: Workforce, Policy Scope, Transport, Communication
Project Reports: Overview - Communication - Transport - Assessment
Tuesday April 19th, 2022 3:00-4:30pm
Zoom link for the meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833558157?pwd=WDR1bDdjUGJLUjBuaG9VcmVtWVR0UT09
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom link for the meetings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89833558157?pwd=WDR1bDdjUGJLUjBuaG9VcmVtWVR0UT09
Draft Minutes and Notes of Working Groups Edit to Draft Minutes
Tuesday February 15th, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Draft Agenda and Draft Planning Document
Tuesday January 18th 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Link Zoom Invitation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86246642358?pwd=UTlIOGV2bWc2MlcvYTdWMkhsV3pDUT09 Passcode: 095085
Recording of meeting:
Topic: Burlington Aging Council
Start Time: Jan 18, 2022 03:01 PM
Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/dfkPrI-q9KlR19T2-BywiIg6qGtskzbjd_dVwwr3qX5lKu-1JsMJAWu03sSRAZiJ.sxQANq9Wi1zXZA7p
Tuesday December 21st 2021 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Link Zoom invitation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84953845453?pwd=MGN2aElWQmZjR2tzZ3NhUzJZcTZGQT09 Passcode: 321568
Draft Minutes
Tuesday November 23rd 2021 3:00- 4:30pm
Draft Minutes Burlington Aging Council Values & Action Areas Graphic
Draft Agenda
Link to Zoom invitation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81867566092?pwd=eDZDcW5uMXJObFRBUC94YVNMcE5ldz09
Tuesday October 26th 2021 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Draft Minutes - recording of meeting
Topic: Burlington Aging Council
Draft Agenda and Supporting Documents
To participate in public forum please join the meeting via the Zoom link or email Marcella Gange before the meeting: mgange@buringtonvt.gov.
Comments can also be made at the meeting by using the raise hand function or the chat function.
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting. To comply with open meeting law requirements the in-person aspect of the meeting will be staffed at the Queen City Room, 3rd Floor City Hall, Burlington. Please inform staff if you are unable to attend the meeting remotely, by zoom mgange@burlingtonvt.gov
Supporting Documents
BTV population and income data
BTV Aging Council presenation to CDNR 2021
Heineberg Senior Center Final Report
Burlington Livable Community Report
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Thank you for your interest in serving on the Burlington Aging Council. Please complete the application at the bottom of this page by June 1, 2021.
Burlington Aging Council: Introduction
In 2019, the City Council created a Senior Study Committee to review and make recommendations regarding to the long term provision of senior services in Burlington. That committee recommended the formation of a “Council on Aging.” Additionally, the Mayor’s Office and CEDO assembled a Seniors Working group to coordinate communication and quickly deploy resources throughout the pandemic. On April 26, the City Council formally created the Burlington Aging Council, with the purpose of:
- elevating the contributions of older adults in Burlington;
-
raising issues facing older adults in Burlington and the organizations that serve them;
- making policy recommendations to the Mayor and City Council to address gaps, needs, and opportunities that impact older adults in Burlington; and
- ensuring that the voices of older adults in Burlington are at the forefront of City policy; and
- creating and maintaining a “Burlington Plan on Aging” to act as a guiding template for City policy and initiatives.
Committee Meetings
The Burlington Aging Council will function as a public body and will follow open meeting law requirements. Meetings will be open to the public and will include a public forum. Meeting frequency, times, and duration will be defined by the Burlington Aging Council.
Appointment Process
Burlington Aging Council members will be appointed jointly by the Mayor and City Council President in consultation with the Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee. Terms will be two years. The committee will include:
- 1 member representing a healthcare provider (UVM Health Network, Community Health Centers of Burlington, primary care physician, etc.
- 1 member representing a long-term care organization in Burlington
- 1 member representing an affordable housing organization in Burlington
- 1 member representing an organization working to fight food insecurity in Vermont
- 1 member representing an organization providing advocacy and support for older adults in Vermont
- 1 member representing an organization supporting New Americans in Vermont
- 1 member representing an organization advocating for racial equity, inclusion, and belonging in Burlington
- 1 member representing a senior center in Burlington
- 1 member representing an organization providing mental health services in Vermont
- 1 member representing an organization providing transportation services in Vermont
- 1 member representing the City’s Community and Economic Development Office
- 3-5 older adults living in Burlington, who may be affiliated with the above-mentioned organizations but do not have to be; and
Please note your affiliation on the application (you can have multiple).
