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Votes and actions at a glance: South Burlington council meeting, July 13, 2026
Summary
Council took two formal votes: (1) to institute eminent‑domain proceedings for a right‑of‑way related to 1720 Spear Street and (2) to pursue negotiations with the property owner in parallel; both motions passed unanimously of four members present with one recusal. The Bartlett Bay item was an informational hearing only.
The South Burlington City Council recorded the following formal actions on July 13, 2026:
• Institute eminent‑domain proceedings for right‑of‑way (Item 6): Motion to "institute proceedings to acquire by eminent domain the right of way depicted on the official map between Parkside Drive and North Jefferson Road and direct city staff to initiate all necessary steps..." was moved, seconded and approved unanimously of the four members voting; Councilor Andrew recused. (Source: council motion and vote recorded in the meeting.)
• Explore negotiations with property owner (related to Item 6): A separate motion directing the city to simultaneously explore active negotiations with the property owner was moved, seconded and approved. (Source: council motion and vote recorded in the meeting.)
• Bartlett Bay wastewater upgrade (Item 5): The hearing was informational; no council action or vote on the bond took place at this meeting. If voters approve the bond the next day, the council will later consider contract award and financing.
