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Village to pursue boundary agreement with Burlington; trustees note Campton Township open‑lands referendum
Summary
The board discussed a proposed boundary agreement with Burlington that would map a mutual line to preserve agricultural/open‑land character, and trustees highlighted a separate Campton Township referendum on April 1 proposing purchase of additional open lands.
Trustees discussed a draft boundary agreement with the village of Burlington that would formalize a shared boundary and clarify planning and zoning notification responsibilities for the area between the two municipalities.
Village staff described the proposed mapped boundary, which runs near Thompson Road north to Plato and along certain township and road lines, and said the agreement is intended to preserve existing agricultural uses and reduce annexation disputes. Counsel said the agreement would include a 15‑day notice and publication period before it could be placed on a board agenda for a public hearing.
Trustees said the agreement is a statement of mutual intent — a way of agreeing on where each municipality would prefer future development to occur and how they will coordinate on zoning applications near the line. Trustees emphasized the agreement does not itself annex property or change current ownership; it is a planning/control mechanism to reduce competitive annexation and manage land-use expectations.
Separately, President (name not specified) and trustees reminded residents Campton Township has an April 1 referendum on a proposal to acquire additional open lands. Trustees described local open lands (examples cited in the meeting: Corn Farm, Gray Willow Farms, Headwaters) and encouraged residents to review the township’s website for details on the referendum.
Trustees indicated the boundary-agreement item will return to a future agenda after the 15‑day notice period and further review by staff and legal counsel.
