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City Council 07/22/2026

  • Wednesday, July 22, 2026
    6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This meeting will be in person at the Municipal Offices Conference Room, located at 2 Lincoln Street, and available remotelyOptions to watch or join the meeting remotely:

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  1. CALL TO ORDER                                                                                                      [6:30 PM]
  2. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
  3. APPROVE AGENDA
  4. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
    1. Comments from Public
  5. BUSINESS ITEMS
    1. *Interview and Consideration of Appointment to the Police Community Advisory Board [5 Minutes]
    2. Public Works Department Head Brief to Council [10 Minutes]
    3. Discussion & Consideration of Setting the FY27 Tax Rate [10 Minutes]
    4. Discussion & Consideration on the West Street Force Main Project Including a Necessity Resolution for a Bond Vote, Contract Amendment for Design Services, Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund Application Amendment, and Sanitation Capital Plan Amendment [15 Minutes]
    5. Discussion and Consideration of Comprehensive Plan Update on Community Engagement & Input [10 Minutes]
    6. Introduction of the Form-Based Code Proposed Amendments to the Land Development Code (aka Zoning Regulations) [20 Minutes]
    7. Discussion and Consideration of Pearl Street Pedestrian Crossing Scoping Study – Final Report and Endorsement of Preferred Alternative [20 Minutes]
  6. CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approve Meeting Minutes: July 8, 2026
    2. Acting as the Liquor Control Commission - Approve Liquor/Tobacco Licenses
    3. Approve Amendment to Wastewater Capital Plan for Blowers and Clarifiers
  7. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS & CITY MANAGER REPORT
  8. READING FILE
    1. Check Warrant #24122  7/10/2026
    2. June Financials
    3. Coming Together - A Substance Use Addiction Summit
    4. Planning Commission Minutes 7/2/26
    5. Board of Civil Authority/Board of Abatement Minutes 7/6/26
  9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. *An Executive Session may be needed to discuss the appointment of public officials
  10. ADJOURN

Members of the public are encouraged to speak during the Public to Be Heard agenda item, during a Public Hearing, or, when recognized by the President, during consideration of a specific agenda item. The public will not be permitted to participate when a motion is being discussed except when specifically requested by the President. Regarding Zoom participants, if individuals interrupt, they will be muted, and if they interrupt a second time, they will be removed. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. Meetings of the City Council, like all programs and activities of the City of Essex Junction, are accessible to people with disabilities. For information on accessibility or this agenda, call the City Manager's office at 802-878-6944 TTY: 7-1-1 or (800) 253-0191.