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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/06/1969BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JANUARY 6, 1969 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Town Office Building, 555 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Monday, January 6, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. Vincent J. 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. OTHERS PRESENT John T. Ewing, Town Attorney; Richard G. Carter, Police Chief; Richard Ward, Codes Officer; Raymond Jewett from Vermont Gas Systems, Inc.; William Rowe of Radio Communications Services; President Dan King and Fred Blais from the JayCees; Mrs. Barbara Bull from the League of Women Voters and Mr. Wilbur Bull. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the December 16, 1968 meeting were approved as read. REQUEST OF VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS TO INSTALL A CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM ON THE EDGE OF FARRELL PARK Mr. D'Acuti read from a letter from the Vermont Gas Systems, Inc., in which the company requested the use of a parcel of land located in the Austin- Farrell Recreation Park off Swift Street for the installation of a cathodic protection system, and in lieu of payment the Company would like to donate to the South Burlington Recreation Department two (2) 1962 Studebaker, one-half ton, pick-up trucks. Mr. Jewett from the Gas Company presented each Selectmen with a written explanation of the purpose of the proposed installation. VERMONT GAS SYSTEMS REQUEST, CONTINUED Mr. Jewett pointed out the location of the proposed installation on a map saying it would be constructed in the 50' entry to Farrell Park for a width of 15' for the entire length of 413'. The letter of request, map and explanation of Cathodic Protection are filed with these minutes. After a question and answer period the Selectmen unanimously agreed to table any decision until the following items were taken care of: 1. The Board wants a written recommendation from the Town Manager, Town Engineer, and Park and Recreation Committee stating they have no objection to the installation. 2. An appraisal figure of the value of the land if it were leased compiled by the Town Assessor. 3. Facts about the condition and future use of the ground above the installation. 4. Check on the condition of the trucks and ascertain if they have any trade-in value. Mr. D'Acuti told Mr. Jewett that if all the items were explored in time the matter would be placed on the January 13, 1969 agenda. SECOND READING OF SET-BACK ORDINANCE Mr. Nardelli read the proposed ordinance. Mr. D'Acuti read from the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 9, 1968 in which the Commission voted three to two to recommend passage of the ordinance. The Selectmen then unanimously voted to approve the ordinance which reads as follows: O R D I N A N C E AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SOUTH BURLINGTON ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE FRONT YARD REQUIREMENTS ON WILLISTON ROAD AND SHELBURNE ROAD. SET-BACK ORDINANCE, CONTINUED The Selectmen of South Burlington hereby ordain: Section 1. The South Burlington Zoning Ordinance adopted February 28, 1964, is hereby amended by the addition of the following provision: Section 12.25 FRONT YARD REQUIREMENTS ON WILLISTON AND SHELBURNE ROADS. In all Zoning Districts front yards on Williston Road and Shelburne Road shall have minimum depths of 75 feet. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from its passage. Approved January 6, 1969 Signed by Vincent J. D'Acuti, Chairman; Robert K. Ashley, Charles H. Behney, Walter Nardelli and Augustus T. Stannard. South Burlington Board of Selectmen. ACCEPT WAIVER AGREEMENT FROM NORTH STAR CORPORATION The Town Attorney explained the purpose of the waiver agreement from the North Star Corporation. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE SETTING PERMIT FEES Mr. Behney read the proposed ordinance. Mr. D'Acuti explained that the ordinance was necessary for the town to set building permit fees legally, and that it undoubtedly should have been enacted previously. The Selectmen unanimously passed the first reading. MUNSON EARTH-MOVING CORPORATION BILL OF $10,928.20 The Selectmen unanimously approved payment of $10,928.20 to the Munson Earth-Moving Corporation for the installation of the Airport Parkway Storm sewer. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL OF TOWN BUILDING TO TRIANGLE CAB COMPANY The Selectmen unanimously agreed to have the Town Attorney check out the legality of a lease agreement between the town and the Triangle Cab Company, for rental of a town building on Airport Parkway, before taking any action. POLICE BASE RADIO BIDS The Selectmen opened the following bids for a new police department base radio system: Motorola Company, 110 watts,Price with trade-in,$1250.00 Price without trade-in,1300.00 Radio Communications Systems,Price with trade-in and installation, 1105.00 (General Electric) Price without trade-in 1165.00 Radio Corporation of America,Price with trade-in 1199.00 Price without trade-in 1230.00 After a general discussion on the bids, guarantees, wattage, service, etc. the Selectmen unanimously decided to forward the bids to a qualified engineer for evaluation, and Mr. Nardelli suggested that the engineer submit a written recommendation for review by the Selectmen. MR. BLAIS - PRESENTATION ON PURCHASE OF THE O'BRIEN PROPERTY Mr. D'Acuti, Chairman, recapped the steps taken to acquire the O'Brien property for recreational purposes and stated that the JayCees had been asked to check into and report to the Board on the financial agreements. Mr. Ewing explained the agreement between Mrs. O'Brien, owner, and the town. He also explained details in the agreement between the JayCees and the Town. Each agreement was read in full and considered. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted that the Board approve both agreements and execute same on behalf of the Town. Copies of both agreements are attached to the original of these minutes and made a part thereof. It was decided that Mr. Blais would get the interested parties together, arrange for press coverage, and schedule the signing of the documents for Saturday, January 11, 1969. Mr. King, President of the South Burlington JayCees, thanked the Board for their support and faith in the project. STATUS OF TOWN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE'S STUDY OF CHARTER CHANGES Mr. Blais gave a report on the different methods of town government that the Committee has been studying. He said they felt the Town Meeting system was no longer feasible, and mentioned changes that might be made in the make-up of the School Board and Board of Selectmen or Councilmen. He spoke on the merits of having an elected official as a non-professional idea man who would reflect the voter's wishes, and an administrator or Town Manager whose position would be strengthed. There was a general discussion on the presentation, and Mr. Blais was asked if the Committee would be able to present their findings to the voters at the February 11, 1969 Budget Hearing. Mr. Blais said that this could be done. The Board agreed that the Committee was working in the right direction. CODES OFFICER'S REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN TRAVEL ALLOWANCE This item was tabled till the January 13, 1969 meeting in order to have the Town Manager present for the discussion. The Board went into Executive Session at 9:30 P.M. to consider the Police Department Budget and the Classification Plan. 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