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BURLINGTON, Vermont (WCAX) – Burlington City Council members had a busy Monday night. During their meeting, a new MP was sworn in.Also on the agenda is whether to implement new rules for vacant buildings and how to deal with noise complaints from inner-city businesses
Entertainment Licenses in Orlando:
Lawmakers voted to suspend Orlando’s entertainment permits after several noise complaints. This means that from April 15 to 30, no live music performances of any kind will be allowed in Orlando. It comes after several people complained to the city that the business allowed the behavior too late.
During this two-week period, Orlando cannot host bands, DJs or karaoke events indoors or outdoors. Throughout the process, Orlando owner Brandon Mosman has been very transparent. Sometimes the band comes in for a few minutes after the 10.30pm curfew, but that’s about it for live music, he said. Mossman hopes MPs will consider extending the live music deadline in the future.
Regulations on vacant buildings:
Councilors are also updating the city’s rules on vacant buildings following two fires on King Street.
“I know it’s driving a lot of people to want more change and more restrictions,” MP Ben Travers said.
The ordinance will require those with a vacant building permit to let the city know they intend to restore, demolish or sell the property within three months of obtaining the permit.
Additionally, placards with last inspection dates need to be posted on unsecured buildings to protect first responders who may be called there.
According to Bill Ward, Burlington’s permitting director, the city has 18 vacant buildings.
“If properties are not used efficiently, they often degrade further,” Ward explained to Channel 3. “The sooner we can restore them to some useful purpose, the better off we will be.”
New MPs sworn in:
The ordinance was one of the first to be voted on by incoming City Councilman Maea Brandt. She represents the city’s East Side and was sworn in Monday night. Brandt said she felt it was time to come forward, especially when it comes to public safety.
“Burlington has needs, and the police department needs to have the right size and trained personnel to meet those needs of the citizens,” Brandt said after the meeting.
Brandt also voted for the gun violence resolution that lawmakers passed Monday night.
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