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Charles E. Hatter, City Manager
AGENDA
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
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500 DORSET STREET
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. Monday, March 2, 2009
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1) Comments and Questions from the public (not related to the Agenda).
Y 2) Announcements and City Manager's Report.
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3) Recognition of service of Chair Smith and Vice-Chair Magowan.
V 4) Consideration of approval of Resolution for Vermont Community Development Program Grant ,
Application for 24 units of affordable senior housing on Farrell Street; Cathedral Square y�\�
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5) Presentation of City and School Budgets and ballot items. Answer questions from the public.
(6:15-7:15pm)
6) Adjourn meeting
7) Candidate Forum; Council Chair Smith moderator. (7:15-9:00pm)
Respectfully Submitted: ___,,„i.,,,or,
Charles Hafter, City Manager
575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4107 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com
City of South Burlington Public Hearing-February 27, 2009
VCDP Application for Proposed Grand Way II-Senior Housing Expansion Project
Grand Way Commons, 412 Farrell Street,South Burlington,VT
Summary Notes
Attending: Chuck Hafter, City Manager,South Burlington,VT, Amy Wright, Director of Development
CSC, Molly Dugan, Project Manager CSC. Twenty-five members of the public (see attached sign-in
sheet).
Meeting started at 2:00pm. Chuck Hafter welcomed the public to the hearing. Explained that the City is
looking for their feedback on the need for this type of housing. CSC has requested the City to submit an
application to the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP))for the expansion of Grand Way
Commons. Chuck stated that the City's experience with how quickly Grand Way Commons filled up
made him confident that an expansion is a good idea.
Molly Dugan from CSC explained the VCDP program-federal CDBG funds that funnel through the state
through the Department of Housing and Community Affairs(DHCA). VCDP requires that projects are
community driven and needs are identified locally. Municipalities are the only applicants for VCDP
funds and they are required to gather input from the public on the proposed project. Funds are
competitive and the application is due by March 17tn
Amy Wright from CSC explained the specifics of the proposed project. Proposal is a 24-30 unit
expansion of Grand Way Commons, called Grand Way II. Looking for approximately$500,000-600,000
from the VCDP. The site to be purchased is immediately behind the current building and includes a
blighted building that would be demolished as part of the project. The most important goals of the
project are to provide more affordable senior housing with services and also to improve and enlarge the
common space for residents. The plan is to have the expansion be part of the existing building so there
is one Grand Way community with a shared entrance,common room, kitchen, etc. Underground
parking will be provided. Amy explained the services that are provided at CSC properties: on-site
Resident Services Coordinator,weekly wellness nursing services,SSTA van service, on-call emergency
presence through a live-in Resident Manager, secured entry and fully adaptable units. Amy described
the advantages of the location with its close proximity to shopping, services, restaurants and CCTA bus
line that goes right downtown. Amy explained that the units would be rented for less than market value
and affordable to people making less than 60%of median income. Amy opened the floor up for
discussion and questions.
Many questions and comments followed:
How sound-proof are the units? CSC Response- We put a lot of time and attention into ensuring a quiet
space. However, it is a multi family building so you will hear your neighbors from time to time. Existing
residents of GWC spoke up and said they do not hear their neighbors-not even their t.v.'s.
Is there air conditioning? CSC Response- There is air conditioning in the hallways and all common
rooms. Apartments are not air conditioned but residents may get their own air conditioners.
Is there ample storage in the units? CSC Response- There are two closets in the apartments. There is
not additional storage space available.
What is included in the rent? CSC Response-all utilities-heat, lights, gas, water and sewer. Cable and
phone in not included.
When will the new building be opened? CSC Response-that depends on if we get the funding we are
applying for and our permits. But, we are hoping to be under construction by September of 2009 and
building completed by September 2010.
How will the buildings connect? CSC Response-We are still planning the design but we hope to have one
common entrance.
How secure is the building? CSC Response-all doors to the outside are locked and the resident
manager checks on locks at night. It is a well-lit and well-patrolled neighborhood.
Is the parking garage locked? CSC Response-Doors from the garage to the building are locked. The
entry into the garage is not. If it was then everyone would need to have an automatic garage door
opener which can be challenging if these get lost. The automatic doors are also very noisy.
How do you determine who gets what unit? CSC Response- There is a waiting list and residents of
South Burlington will get a preference. Folks that are not currently living in affordable housing also
receive a preference for CSC units.
A number of residents of Grand Way Commons made comments about living here. "We love our
apartments." "I would never leave here-it is so convenient and people are so nice." "I am very happy
here."
Chuck Hafter ended the meeting at 3pm by thanking people for attending and thanks CSC for their work
in developing needed affordable housing.
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City of South Burlington
Analysis of City Staff Adjustments to preliminary Budget 2009/10
City Manager Leave time turn in (3,000)
Leave time turn in (1,000)
Reduce Leave-Time turn in (4,000)
Reduce Leave-time turnin (4,305)
Reduce Travel&Training (2,000)
Add Travel&Training 2,000
Reduce Travelin&Training (2,750)
Reduce FICA (229)
Administration Adjustment to health premiums (17,356)
Adjustment to Health premiums (7,032)
Adjustment to Health Premiums (35,759)
Adjustment to Health Premiums (16,936)
Adjustment to Health premiums (3,282)
Adjustment to Health premiums (4,645)
Adjustment to Health premiums (6,893)
Adjustment to Health premiums (15,674)
Clerk Reduction in Election Salaries (3,700)
Increase in election expenses 2,200
Planning Move add'I Planners time(+10%)to MS (11,477)
Add Investigation of Bldg codes,inspections 3,000
Equipment allowance 2,000
Recreation Reduce permanent Salaries (20,000)
Reduce FICA (2,282)
Fire Debt service-note for new fire trucks 189,758
Fire-Ambulance Correction on Debt Service-Amb 3,433
Police Reduce Permanent Salaries (30,000)
Reduce Other Salaries (7,980)
Reduce Overtime \�� c t -lJ � (49,720)
Increase CUSI credit (10,000)
Reduce FICA (6,709)
Reduction in K-9 expenses (7,000)
Reduction in Range Supplies (2,192)
Reduction in Investigative supplies (100)
Reduction in Youth Services Supplies (2,000)
Reduction in Gas&Oil (4,000)
Reduction in Uniform Cleaning (1,645)
Reduction in Legal Service (2,000)
Reduction in conferences (200)
Reduction in In-Service training (4,269)
Reduction in Recruiting&Testing (5,000)
Reduction in Radio Equipment (1,900)
Reduction in Computer Equipment (5,500)
Correction in Permanent Salaries 3,276
Public Works Reduce Road Painting (3,000)
Reduce Tree Care (250)
Increase Office Equipment Mtce 500
Reduce Computer network (500)
Reduce Tree Planting (3,800)
Reduce City Beautification (6,000)
Reduce Traffic Calming (6,000)
PW-Parks Reduce Rec Path supplies (500)
Reduce Park improvements (4,500)
PW-Stormwater Adjust Equipment Note 2,000
Water Quality Reduce Overtime (4,000)
Reduce Gas&Fuel (3,000)
Reduce Legal (5,000)
Reduce Pump Repares (18,850)
Add'I'Debt service on Vactor 7,050
Other Entities Adjust for Budgets received 6,180
Total Reductions (357,435)
Total Adders 220,897
Net Changes (136,538)
City of South Burlington
Analysis of City Council 2009/10 Budget Hearing Results -Worksession#1 12/18/08, 12/22/08
Original Budget Proposal $20,836,570
Agreed Adjustments
Public Works Mailbox Replacement ($1,800)
Reduction in Paving -separate ballot item ($42,396)
Salt Shed ($10,000)
City Council Land Acquisition reserve ($5,000)
NLC Dues ($1,400)
City Services - Reduce 15% (6,900)
Changes in Prescription Drug insurance ($50,000)
City-wide Vacancy Allowance ($43,000)
Cut Street Lights ($14,500)
Acctg - Reduce Server Tape Drive ($2,400)
Fire- Reduce Emergency Calls ($3,000)
Library- Decrease hours/eliminate brochure printing ($9,982)
Police Department National Night Out ($6,500)
Recreation Limited Staff at Red Rocks ($15,000)
Reduce funding of Summer Playground ($4,300)
Youth Programs ($3,000)
Youth Baseball Reduction ($5,000)
Community Chorus ($400)
New -Correction for leave time turn in ($4,000)
City Clerk No Late Hours ($1,300)
Planning &Zoning ARC GIS (change) ($600)
Building Inspections ($3,000)
Stormwater Utility Line item Corrections ($10,500)
Other Entities Change in County Court Assessment ($1,645)
Water Quality Correction for Water Quality Transfer ($245,000)
Water Department Increase in wholesale water $25,701
Public Works Bucket Truck Rental $3,000
Police Department Add Officer 41 $70,750
City Council Adjusted Budget $20,445,398
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF
CHRISTOPHER SMITH
WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) SMITH WILL COMPLETE HIS TERM OF OFFICE
AS CITY COUNCILOR ON MARCH 2, 2009; AND
WHEREAS, STEVE HAS SERVED AS A CITY COUNCILOR FOR TEN YEARS FROM
MAY 1 999- MARCH 2009, DURING WHICH TIME CHRIS ALSO SERVED AS COUNCIL
CLERK AND AS CHAIR OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM 2007-2009; AND
WHEREAS; CHRIS HAS SERVED IN MANY ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS
INCLUDING ALTERNATE CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND
WHEREAS, CHAIR SMITH HAS ATTENDED AND PARTICIPATED IN COUNTLESS
PUBLIC EVENTS AND MEETINGS REPRESENTING THE CITY COUNCIL; AND
WHEREAS, CHAIR SMITH HAS LED THE CITY COUNCIL THROUGH MANY DIFFICULT
ISSUES AND PROCESSES IN HIS CALM AND CONCILIATORY MANNER;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BURLINGTON, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONGRATULATES CHRIS SMITH FOR HIS
COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF SOUTH
BURLINGTON AND PUBLICLY DECLARES THAT THE COUNCIL WILL GREATLY MISS
THE LEADERSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP OF CHAIR SMITH. FURTHER, THE COUNCIL
THANKS CHRIS FOR HIS DEDICATION, TIME AND WISDOM GIVEN TO SOUTH
BURLINGTON AND WISHES HIM ALL THE BEST ON HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
SIGNED THIS, THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH 2009.
STEVE MAGOWAN, VICE-CHAIR MEAGHAN EMERY, CLERK
MARK BOUCHER, COUNCILOR SANDRA DOOLEY, COUNCILOR
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF
STEPHEN MAGOWAN
WHEREAS, STEPHEN (STEVE) MAGOWAN WILL COMPLETE HIS TERM OF OFFICE
AS CITY COUNCILOR ON MARCH 2, 2009; AND
WHEREAS, STEVE HAS SERVED AS A CITY COUNCILOR FOR NINE YEARS FROM
MAY 2000- MARCH 2009, DURING WHICH TIME STEVE ALSO SERVED AS
COUNCIL CLERK AND AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM 2007-2009;
AND
WHEREAS; STEVE HAS SERVED IN MANY ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE POSITIONS
INCLUDING CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CHITTENDEN COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND
WHEREAS, COUNCILOR MAGOWAN HAS EXCELLED IN LEADERSHIP, CREATIVITY
AND PATIENCE IN THE FIELD OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT; AND
WHEREAS, COUNCILOR MAGOWAN HAS OFTEN BEEN THE VOICE OF CITIZENS
NEEDING ASSISTANCE FROM CITY GOVERNMENT;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BURLINGTON, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONGRATULATES STEVE MAGOWAN ON
HIS COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF
SOUTH BURLINGTON AND PUBLICLY DECLARES THAT THE COUNCIL WILL GREATLY
MISS THE LEADERSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP OF COUNCILOR MAGOWAN. FURTHER,
THE COUNCIL THANKS COUNCILOR MAGOWAN FOR HIS WISDOM, HUMOR, AND
DEDICATION AND WISHES HIM THE BEST ON HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
SIGNED THIS, THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH 2009.
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, CHAIR MEAGHAN EMERY, CLERK
MARK BOUCHER, COUNCILOR SANDRA DOOLEY, COUNCILOR