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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 03/21/1967BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MARCH 21, 1967 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Town Office Building, 555 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, March 21, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman, called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman; Robert K. Ashley, Frederick G. Blais, Augustus T. Stannard and Stephen M. Whittlesey. MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Henry N. LeClair, Town Manager; Irving L. Douglas, Director of New Sewer System; Ed Myers, Free Press Reporter; Mr. Doherty, Webster Martin; Mr. Parks, Dr. Crane, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Canavan and a representative from the League of Women Voters. READING OF THE MINUTES The minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of February 21, 1967 were accepted as read. The minutes of March 9, 1967 were accepted after a correction was made. SECOND READING OF CRANE ZONE CHANGE Mr. D'Acuti said he received a letter from the Planning Commission and they were in favor of rezoning the plot of land on Shelburne Road owned by Dr. Crane from Industrial to Business A. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Canavan, owners of adjoining property, told the Selectmen they had no objections to the zone change but they would like the firm to be required to install a proper fence. Mr. D'Acuti read a letter from Dr. Crane stating that he felt this change would be advantageous to the town. Dr. Crane told the Selectmen he would not be developing the land himself but would sell it outright. On a motion made by Mr. Blais and seconded by Mr. Whittlesey the ordinance for zone change was accepted and signed. The ordinance reads as follows: 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 BUSINESS A". 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 Industrial to Business A. A portion of the land owned by Dr. Edward B. Crane, located three hundred (300) feet westerly of the west side line of Shelburne Road, bordered on the south by land of National Life Insurance Company, on the west by the right-of-way of the Rutland Railroad and on the north by land of Joseph A. Canavan. Survey of said parcel of land is recorded in the South Burlington Land Records in Volume 49, page 63. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from its passage. Approved March 21, 1967 s/ Vincent J. D'Acuti s/ Robert K. Ashley s/ Frederick G. Blais s/ Augustus T. Stannard s/ Stephen M. Whittlesey USE VARIANCE REQUEST McNash Motors of Shelburne Road applied for a use variance to extend their use on the Ballard property. The Selectmen requested a plot plan be presented by the Volkswagon people. A board member suggested tabling the request until it goes before the Zoning Board. Mrs. Canavan stated that they should not be allowed to use it without putting up a fence. Mrs. Canavan and Dr. Crane also stated that the automobile sales and service company maintains a junk yard on its property. Mr. D'Acuti said the Selectmen would look into the matter. SEWER REPORT Mr. Douglas reported on the sewer. A general discussion followed. Mr. Douglas pointed out that the electric bill for the pumping station on Hinesburg Road is running from $150 to $213 a month. The station is equipped with electric heat and Mr. Douglas suggested that an oil furnace would be cheaper. He also said a hot water heater is needed. The Board decided that no action would be taken until the cost of electricity at the station has been studied through the summer without heating costs. PROPOSAL FOR FIELD SUPERVISION FOR CONTRACT 3 & 4 OF PHASE 3 The Board discussed with Webster-Martin's representatives, project engineering services, field inspections, field personnel and etc. The proposed fees and charges were as set forth with the understanding that Webster-Martin will detail a contract for projects to the Board based on these terms. A letter from Webster-Martin, Inc. is filed with the minutes of this meeting. REPLACEMENT OF LISTER The Selectmen accepted with regrets the resignation of lister Robert Collins. In a letter to the Selectmen, Mr. Collins stated that he was resigning due to a new position which will require all of his time. The Selectmen instructed the Town Manager to inform Mr. Collins of their regrets and accept his resignation. The Selectmen discussed hiring a full time appraiser. They decided to appoint another lister and consider a full time appraiser at a later date. BURDIS ASSOCIATES REPORT The Board discussed the Burdis Associates Report and expressed their dissatisfaction with the plan. Mr. LeClair said he has discussed the work and progress of Burdis Associates with Mr. Kellner and to a larger extent with Lynne Graburn of the State Central Planning Office with respect to the progress and quality of the work. The Board advised the Town Manager to send a letter to Mr. Graburn requesting the state to withhold further contract disbursements until Burdis Associates have assured us that the work can be accomplished in a satisfactory manner. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Committee appointments were made as per attached list. The Town Manager will notify the committees by letter. Mr. LeClair suggested that a new committee be formed to take care of cemetery affairs. The Board was in favor of a Cemetery Committee being formed and submitted the following names for consideration as members: Hiram Tilley, Mrs. John Donoghue, and Charlotte Marsh. POLICE DEPARTMENT The Board discussed the resignation of two police officers. The Board was told that Chief Carter has two potential candidates as of this date. The Board discussed a request by Chief Carter to give one of his men sargent's stripes and a $5 raise. The Board felt that he should not be given a raise at this time because a general $10 raise will be effective as of July, 1967. The Board felt that it should have been brought to their attention before the new budget was decided on. Chairman D'Acuti entertained a motion to table the request. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT The Board discussed the replacement of the highway superintendent with an engineer, whose duties would encompass the highway department, sewer department, and the water department, to be paid at the rate of $175 a week. The cost is to be shared by the three departments. The Town engineer is to be located in the water department building with minor details to be worked out between the Town Manager and the Water Commission. The Selectmen approved the plan. The manager then discussed the most probable candidate and was authorized to hire the individual immediately. HIGHWAY MILEAGE CERTIFICATES The highway mileage certificates were signed. UN DAY Warren R. Austin III was appointed chairman of UN day 1967. There being no other business the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. Click here for Agenda. APPROVED Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.