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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10/07/1968BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1968 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Town Office Building, 555 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Monday, October 7, 1968. Mr. D'Acuti, Chairman, called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman; Robert K. Ashley, Charles H. Behney, Walter Nardelli and Augustus T. Stannard. MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Henry LeClair, Town Manager; Charlotte C. Marsh, Barbara Bull from the League of Women Voters; Joseph Barry, Leonard Boutin, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spooner, Attorney Joseph McNeil, Attorney Frederick J. Fayette, Roger LeCours, Free Press Reporter, and several other residents of town, a list of whose names is filed with these minutes. PROGRESS REPORT FROM JOE BARRY ON PROGRESS OF SOUNDPROOFING RESTAURANT Speaking for Mr. Barry, Mr. McNeil, Attorney, said the following steps have already been taken in order to control the noise emanating from operation of the establishment: 1. 2 speakers or ampliphiers have been removed. 2. Windows have been closed. 3. Sound mufflers over three fans on the east side of the building have been installed. In addition to this Mr. McNeil said that Mr. Barry is awaiting delivery of the main item, an air-conditioner unit and electronic air-cleaner that was ordered through the Shepard Supply Company and expects to receive the equipment in about three weeks. He also said that Mr. Barry had contracted with the Clothey Plumbing and Heating Concern for the installation of the equipment when received. Mr. Clyde Spooner remarked on the lack of a special officer in attendance in the parking lot and Mr. D'Acuti then read a letter from Chief Carter in which the Chief stated he had been unable to hire a special officer as yet but would continue to try and hire one. Mr. D'Acuti told Mr. Barry and his lawyer that according to the time-table they presented the Board would expect the work to be completed by November 7, 1968. FIRST READING OF POMERLEAU REQUEST TO REZONE LAND ON DORSET STREET Mr. Pomerleau introduced Milton Holtzman, Architect, who explained in general plans for the development of the property in question, describing other apartment buildings, etc. he had planned. He said the developers were thinking in terms of about 350 apartment units. Mr. D'Acuti explained that the Board of Selectmen had the authority to rezone property, that the developer would have to work with the Planning Commission on the town requirements, and then read the ordinance. Mr. Nardelli made a motion to table action on the first reading until the Manager had time to prepare and present for review a cost estimate of the services that would be required of the town if the apartments were built. No one seconded the motion. On a motion made by Mr. Stannard, seconded by Mr. Ashley, the first reading was approved with a vote of four to one, Mr. Nardelli voting against approval. FIRST READING OF POMERLEAU REQUEST TO REZONE LAND ON DORSET STREET, CONTINUED Mr. Behney then asked that Mr. Nardelli's request for cost estimates of the services needed be fulfilled by the Town Manager, so the Board would have the information for review before the second reading which is scheduled for Nov. 4, 1968. Mr. LeClair was instructed to prepare the estimates and also to forward the ordinance to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. REPORT ON SEWER CONSTRUCTION BY WEBSTER-MARTIN, INC. PERSONNEL Mr. Bilodeau presented each Selectman with a prepared brochure of the status of the sewer project, saying the work was about 98% complete. Mr. D'Acuti questioned the length of time it required to have Mr. Munson, the contractor, do certain parts of the work in an acceptable manner. Mr. Bilodeau and Mr. LeClair explained the reasons for a specific hold-up involving the use of sheathing on one part of the project. The Board agreed that firmer legal measures would be taken immediately in the future so that this type of delay would not re-occur. Mr. Bilodeau expressed his opinion that all clean-up work might not be completed before freezing weather. Upon being questioned by Mr. Nardelli, Mr. Bilodeau said that about $65,000 would be retained to insure proper completion of all of the project. The Board agreed that certain steps could be taken to insure the cleanup being done to the town's and residents' satisfaction including inspection by a Vermont Public Safety Officer and bringing complaints to the attention of the Contractor's bonding company. Mr. Bilodeau and Mr. Doherty were asked to attend the Nov. 4th meeting to report. REVIEW OF DOG ORDINANCE In discussing the effectiveness of the Dog Ordinance as approved on June 3, 1968, Mr. D'Acuti stated that Chief Carter has received 22 dog complaints since the ordinance went into effect, and most of the complaints were received in the month of June. The Board agreed that the Ordinance would remain in effect as written for the present and generally conceded that it seemed to be effective in controlling the dog complaints. SANCTION ZONING BOARD APPROVAL OF AL REYES USE VARIANCE REQUEST On a motion made by Mr. Behney and seconded by Mr. Stannard the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to sanction the September 18, 1968 approval by the Zoning Board of a Use Variance request made by Mr. Albert J. and Rita J. Reyes to convert a single family dwelling to a 3 unit apartment building at 1693 Shelburne Road. FIRST READING OF FAYETTE APPEAL TO REZONE LAND ON SHELBURNE ROAD Mr. Fayette told the Board that his request was being made to rezone part of his property to Business District A from Industrial District A, that he had no definite plans on what the property would be used for but he expected that it would be a shopping center type of development. Mr. D'Acuti read the ordinance. On a motion made by Mr. Behney and seconded by Mr. Nardelli, the first reading was approved with an unanimous vote. Mr. LeClair was instructed to forward the ordinance to the Planning Commission for its recommendation and the second reading was tentatively scheduled for November 4, 1968. POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR NEW BASE RADIO SYSTEM The Town Manager explained that this request was presented to the Board because of the poor condition of the present police radio system and said he felt it should be replaced. The Motorola Company price for replacement is estimated at $1,170.00. Mr. Behney said the reception in the Police Department cruisers was very weak. Mr. D'Acuti suggested that different engineers and service men check the present system and give their opinion as to whether or not it could be kept in serviceable condition for a while. He felt a purchase would have to be postponed until the next budget year, if possible. The Board agreed that a purchase involving this amount of money should be put out to bid. Mr. LeClair was instructed to look into the matter further with regard to repairs, service, and estimated cost of keeping the present system in working order and to put the purchase of a system out to bid, with emphasis on availability of service for the new system by the different bidders. The item was then tabled by the Board until the above information is available. JUNK AUTO ITEM Mr. D'Acuti read a letter from the Town of Colchester. The Town of Colchester is contacting area towns for their opinion of the adviseability of initiating a joint venture in the storing of junk autos from the area for crushing by the state in the future. After a general discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed plan Mr. Nardelli made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stannard and passed unanimously that the Board express their interest in joining in the project if the operation went into effect. RECONSIDER STATE'S ATTORNEY'S REQUEST FOR COURT DESIGNATION OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS The Chairman read a letter dated September 13, 1968 from State's Attorney Leahy in which Attorney Leahy stated that all area communities bring their speeding cases into Vermont District Court if the speed is more than 10 miles over the speed limit, and asked to be informed as soon as this ten mile an hour procedure is established in South Burlington. The Board agreed that it would adhere to its policy established at the August 19, 1968 meeting, in which drivers exceeding the following limits would be ordered into Vermont District Court: 15 mph over the speed limit in the 25 mph zones. 15 mph over the speed limit in the 35 mph zones. 10 mph over the speed limit in the 50 mph zones. Mr. LeClair was instructed to notify Mr. Leahy of the Board's decision. COMPLAINT ABOUT RUBBISH BURNING ON BEACON STREET Mr. Harold A. Adams of 20 Beacon Street told the Board that Mr. E. Brown of 24 Beacon Street burned his rubbish in a container located so close to the Brown garage that it blistered the paint, and felt it was a dangerous situation. Mr. D'Acuti read the Burning Ordinance and noted that no provision was made for the location of the container. The Board agreed that the ordinance should be studied carefully and amended to include distance required from rear as well as from the side lot lines. They told Mr. Adams that they would consider an amendment after details have been worked out. REQUEST TO REMOVE CHAIN BLOCKING ROAD AT END OF BALDWIN AVENUE Mr. H. P. Blake of Laurel Hill Drive asked the Board if the chain that blocks the end of Baldwin Avenue leading to the Orchard School could be removed on election days so residents of the area could by-pass Shelburne Road when going to vote. The Board agreed that this could be done. OCTOBER 22, 1968 MEETING WITH LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Mr. D'Acuti told those present that the Selectmen would attend the joint meeting of the League of Women Voters and the JayCees on Tuesday October 22, at 8 P.M. in the High School Cafeteria. The first part of the meeting is to be devoted to hearing from the candidates for state offices and the second part will be devoted to an informational meeting on details of the Town Mall Complex and Sewer Bond Issue. AUDITOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS The Board tabled discussion and action on the recommendations from the town auditor till Monday, October 14, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. and decided to ask the Town Treasurer, Mrs. Paquin, to attend the meeting to consider the items in detail in an executive session. ASSESSOR'S REPORT The Board tabled discussion and action on the report from the Town Assessor till the meeting of October 14, 1968. PHASE V SEWER CONSTRUCTION - PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING On a motion made by Mr. Nardelli and seconded by Mr. Augustus Stannard the Selectmen voted unanimously to retain the engineering firm of Webster- Martin, Inc. to prepare the preliminary engineering for Phase V of the sewer construction. WATER DEPARTMENT LETTER RE: TOWN ENGINEER Mr. D'Acuti read a letter from Mr. Jacob, Chairman of the Water Commissioners regarding the necessity of Mr. Szymanski working full time as Town Engineer. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. APPROVED Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.