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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/20/1967BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JUNE 20, 1967 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Town Office Building, 555 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, June 20, 1967 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman, called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman; Frederick G. Blais, Robert K. Ashley and Augustus T. Stannard. MEMBERS ABSENT Stephen M. Whittlesey OTHERS PRESENT Henry LeClair, Town Manager; Edgar Myers, Free Press Reporter; Charlotte Marsh, Cemetery Committee: William Kellner, Chairman Planning Commission; John Clark, Paul Carpenter, William Deming, Shelburne Board of Selectmen; Alfred Brunini, Harold Ray, Henry Caswell, John Childs, Rufus Kingsbury, Mary Stuart, Edward Farnham, C. Bader Brouilette, residents of Brewer Parkway, Mr. Murray and Mr. Brown, of Barber Terrace; Ralph Goodrich and Leo O'Brien. TAX RATE Mr. Blais made a motion that the $7.10 tax rate be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ashley. The Board voted unanimously to adopt the $7.10 tax rate for 1967-1968. FIRST READING ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - ALFRED BRUNINI Mr. D'Acuti read a letter requesting rezoning five lots on Brewer Parkway from commercial to residential. Mr. D'Acuti asked if anyone was in favor of the request. Mr. Alfred Brunini of 3 Brewer Parkway spoke in favor of the request. He stated he bought the house and it was residential and he felt it is a nice street and should be kept residential. He said residents were not aware that the property was being changed to commercial. Mr. D'Acuti stated there were four meetings concerning the zone change. Mr. D'Acuti also pointed out the covenant would protect these people in this case. Mr. Brunini said he still feels the zoning should be changed and should never have been changed to commercial. Mr. D'Acuti explained that through the procedures the request could not be acted on until July 11, 1967 providing everything went all right. Mr. D'Acuti asked if anyone else wanted to speak in favor of the zone change. The Board then heard Harold Ray, Henry Caswell, John Childs, Rufus Kingsbury, Mary Stuart and Mr. Farnham, residents of Brewer Parkway speak in favor of the change. Charlotte Marsh said she was in favor of the change. C. Bader Brouilette of 52 Brewer Parkway said he felt the controversy started when Julian Goodrich wanted to put a parking lot in back of his office on Shelburne Road. Mr. Brouilette said he spoke to Mr. Goodrich and when Mr. Goodrich found his neighbors were disturbed he withdrew his intentions of putting in a parking lot. Mr. Brouilette said he felt it should be kept residential and also some other improvements should be made. The Board approved the first reading for a zone change from Business 8 to Residential B on Brewer Parkway. SECOND READING ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - LEO O'BRIEN Mr. D'Acuti stated that the Planning Commission recommended the zone change. Mr. Leo O'Brien spoke in favor of the change. He said a plan of this type had been talked about before. He said a professional planner and Engineers of Vermont were engaged to do the planning. He said to his knowledge the plan meets all of the specifications. On a motion made by Mr. Blais and seconded by Mr. Stannard the Board unanimously approved a zone change on a corner of Kennedy Drive and Hinesburg Road. The ordinance reads as follows: P R O P O S E D O R D I N A N C E AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND "THE SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL AREA OF PLANNED DISTRICT. The Selectmen of South Burlington hereby ordain: Section 1. The South Burlington Zoning Ordinance adopted February 28, 1964, and the official zoning map adopted in connection therewith is hereby amended by changing the land use of the following described land from Business District B and Industrial District A to Planned District. A parcel of land owned by Daniel J. and Leo O'Brien, Jr., situated in the southwest corner between Kennedy Drive and Hinesburg Road as recorded in Volume 13, page 590 of the South Burlington Land Records. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from its passage. Approved _____, 1967. s/ Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman s/ Robert K. Ashley s/ Frederick G. Blais s/ Augustus T. Stannard s/ Stephen M. Whittlesey CONTRACT WITH SHELBURNE FOR POLICE DISPATCH SERVICE Three members of the Shelburne Board of Selectmen were present to discuss a contract for Police dispatch service. Mr. D'Acuti said he felt the figure of $1,000 was too low. He said they should pay the cost of one man. He pointed out there will be more work and there will have to be separate files etc. for Shelburne calls. Mr. D'Acuti recommended a figure of $5,000 a year. Mr. Clark said $5,000 was too high. Mr. D'Acuti said since this was new to South Burlington and Shelburne that a contract be given on a trial basis for three months. He said this would give them an idea of the amount of work involved and the cost. Mr. D'Acuti suggested a contract for three months at $1,200. The Shelburne Selectmen agreed. The Board agreed the service will start July 1, 1967 and commence June 22, 1967. Mr. Clark asked for an extension to use South Burlington's land fill area. Mr. D'Acuti said they may have a three month extension at 45¢ per head, the same provisions that were given to Winooski. The Board agreed. FIRST READING ZONE CHANGE REQUEST – PIZZAGALLI After a general discussion the Board approved the first reading for a zone change request on land located on Kennedy Drive and Hinesburg Road owned by Pizzagalli. USE VARIANCE REQUEST - FRANK COTA Mr. Frank Cota was seeking a use variance to build a sign shop and a small business on Patchen Road. Mr. LeClair said the Zoning Board approved the plan. The Board agreed to the use variance and said the building would comply to Industrial A regulations. Mr. D'Acuti stated that when Mr. Cota found a business that wanted to use half of the building he could then seek permission for that business. DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON PROCTOR AVENUE Mr. D'Acuti read a report from William Szymanski, Town Engineer, in regard to the drainage problem on Proctor Avenue. In the report Mr. Szymanski painted out that flooding was due to storm drainage from Rice Memorial High School and Burlington Country Club feeding into South Burlington's storm drain instead of into a natural waterway as had been originally planned. Mr. LeClair said there is a 15-inch pipe feeding into a 10-inch pipe and it cannot handle the drainage. The Board decided to have the Town Engineer work out something with the high school and the country club to divert the storm water back to its original natural course. The Board heard from Mr. & Mrs. Burrell residents of Proctor Avenue. They said after each storm their cellar fills up with water and they would like the Town to do something to correct the situation. They also said the flood waters wash away their soil and they would like the town to do something temporarily until the situation can be resolved. Mr. D'Acuti said they would arrange temporary repairs. VICIOUS DOG - BARBER TERRACE Mr. D'Acuti said he has received complaints about a vicious dog on Barber Terrace. He read a report from the Police Department stating they found no evidence to show the dogs were vicious after interviewing several residents of the area. Mr. Brown a resident of the street asked if his dog was being charged and he was informed that it was a dog belonging to Mr. Jarvis that was being charged. A copy of the Police report is filed with the minutes. Mr. Murray, a resident of Barber Terrace, complained that on two different occasions his children have been bitten and he wants something done about it. According to the Police Department report and Mr. Brown, the dog is not vicious but has been provoked by the Murray children. The Board agreed a letter should be sent to Mr. Jarvis stating that if the dog should get loose again he is going to have to tie the dog in the yard. Mr. Murray was not satisfied with the Board's decision and told them he did not intend to drop it. CEMETERY COMMITTEE REPORT The Board heard a report from Miss Charlotte Marsh of the Cemetery Committee. After a general discussion, the Board set a $50 price on 3' x 10' lots in the town's two cemeteries to include perpetual care. REQUEST TO OPERATE TEEN DANCING CENTER - ROBERT ROY Mr. D'Acuti told the Board he had a request from Robert Roy for a permit to operate a teen dancing center at the location of the former Like Young Club, which is the former Grange Hall. The Selectmen decided to turn the matter over to the Town Attorney, Mr. Ewing, because dance halls are not mentioned under Business 8 zones in the Town's zoning laws. DISCUSSION ON RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Board discussed briefly the town's retirement system. Mr. LeClair said the system will go into effect on January 1, 1968 under the state system unless a better system is presented to the Selectmen before that time. REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY Mr. D'Acuti said he received a request From Charles D. Ordway to permit use of Fireworks Display at the Burlington Swimming Club on July 4, 1967. Members of the Board stated the regulations have been followed and approved the Fireworks Display. SUPPORT FOR A MUNICIPAL LEAGUE REQUEST - ANDREW NUQUIST Mr. D'Acuti said he received a request from Andrew Nuquist for $350 for support of a Municipal League. Mr. D'Acuti pointed out the Town does not have any money for this in the budget and the Board turned down the request. CONSIDER CRUISER BIDS Mr. LeClair said the bids were not in for the cruisers but he will call a meeting when they come in. He pointed out they may have trouble to get a 1967 model. The Board instructed Mr. LeClair to investigate floor models. ACCEPT EASEMENT - H. MARK BOLTON The Board accepted a drainage easement and a sewer deed from H. Mark Bolton. ROLLER FOR PATCHING AND MAINTENANCE Mr. LeClair pointed out the need for a one-ton roller to be used for patching and general road maintenance. He said money is being wasted because when a roller is rented the weather may not be good so we hold on to the roller for a few days because we may not get it back in a day or two. He also said small potholes could be patched before developing into larger ones. The Board authorized Mr. LeClair to buy a one-ton roller for $1,175 but also to look around to see if he could get a good used one for a cheaper price. DISCUSSION OF ASSESSOR Mr. D'Acuti said an ad for an assessor has been placed in the paper and only two applications have been received. Mr. D'Acuti asked if there was a chance for a regional assessor. Mr. LeClair said he spoke with Mr. Fitzpatrick of Burlington and he said he has more than he can handle since one assessor left and has never been replaced. The Board decided that one applicant didn't have enough experience and would like to interview the other applicant. FINAL SEWER REPORT Mr. D'Acuti read the final sewer report of Mr. Douglas and suggested that the electric heat be taken out of the pumping station and replaced by something more economical. He also suggested going to Martin-Webster to discuss the design of the building. JUNK AUTO SITUATION Pictures of various spots in the town that have junk autos were presented to the Selectmen by Edgar Myers. The Selectmen suggested that the Town Manager seek the property owners containing the junks and order them to clean up. Mr. Blais suggested a stiff fine for anybody who abandons a junked car. The Board agreed to request the Town Attorney to draw up a law with a fine for anyone abandoning junk cars. LIST OF UNLICENSED DOGS On a motion made by Mr. Blais and seconded by Mr. D'Acuti the Board agreed to pass the list of dog names to the Police Department. There being no other business the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. APPROVED Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.