HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 07/10/2023 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL 10 JULY 2023
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 10 July 2023, at 6:00
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery,T. Barritt, T. Barnes, A. Chalnick
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; Chief S. Locke, Deputy City Manager; T. DiPietro, Public
Works Director; M. Lyons, City Assessor; M. Machar, Finance Director; C. McDonald, L. Bresee,
B. Sirvis, L. McDonald, C.Tillinghast,
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
There were no comments or questions from the public.
4. Announcements and City Manager's Report:
Ms. Riehle reported on an Airport Commission meeting. Items discussed included a petition
from a public group opposing the F35s for reasons linked to climate change; talk of banning
private jets because they are more polluting (the FAA has said this is illegal), updating sound
insulation because of the need to find a new window vendor, the new noise exposure map, and
the order for new fencing for the cemetery (should be installed by the end of July).
Ms. Baker: Another 2.5 inches of rain is anticipated. The City is offering its expertise to
other affected municipalities.
The City joins in mourning the death of a Rutland Police Officer killed in the line
of duty.
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5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve minutes from the May 15, 2023 and June 5, 2023 Council meetings
6. Approve the FY24 Municipal Tax Rate and set the installment due dates:
Ms. Baker explained the calculation.
Ms. Lyons explained what is included in the Grand List which is set on 1 April of every year. She
also explained how the Grand List can change even during a non-reappraisal year.
Ms. Lyons noted that the commercial market is not as robust as the residential and condo
markets.
There was a 2.38% increase in the Grand List last year which increased the total to
$4,100,000,000 in value. The TIF increased by 14.6%. That increase will decrease the city's tax
rate.
Mr. Barritt then moved to set the FY24 Municipal Operations Tax Rate at .4712 for a total tax
rate of .4916 and set the installment dates at 23 August 2023, 23 November 2023, and 24
March 2024. Mr. Chalnick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
7. Approve Council Resolution #2023-13 establishing the FY24 Water, Wastewater
and Stormwater Rates and related allocation fees:
Mr. DiPietro noted that the increases in water, wastewater and stormwater rates match what
was discussed at budget time. There are also updates on some allocation fees.
Mr. DiPietro noted that South Burlington's rates are still the lowest in the area.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve Council Resolution #2023-13 establishing the FY24 Water,
Wastewater and Stormwater rates and related allocation fees. Mr. Chalnick seconded. The
motion passed unanimously.
8. Approve changes to the Planning &Zoning Fee schedule including altering the
timing for payment but no change to the rates:
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Ms. Baker noted that there is no fee change, only a timing change as to when the Certificate of
Occupancy fee is due. The fee will now be due when the developer applies for the permit. If
the project is never built, the fee will be returned.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve changes to the Planning &Zoning Fee schedule as presented. Mr.
Chalnick seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
As there was no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned by
common consent at 6:28 p.m.
Clerk