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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 07/07/1969BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JULY 7, 1969 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Town Office Building, 555 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Monday, July 7, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Charles H. Behney, Chairman, called the meeting to order. MEMBERS PRESENT Charles H. Behney, Chairman, Vincent J. D'Acuti, Walter Nardelli, Gregory L. Premo and Raymond E. Stearns. MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Henry LeClair, Town Manager; William J. Szymanski, Town Engineer; Roger LeCours, Free Press Reporter; Charlotte Marsh, Anthony Socinski, Franklyn McCaffrey, and Mrs. Loren Avery. READING OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 16 AND JUNE 23, 1969, MEETINGS On a motion made by Mr. D'Acuti, seconded by Mr. Nardelli, and so voted, the minutes of the meetings of June 16 and June 23, 1969, were accepted as read. DISCUSSION OF SEWER ITEMS A. ACCEPT SEWER PHASE V PRELIMINARY REPORT AS READ In discussing the acceptance of Phase V preliminary planning report the Town Engineer was asked to give his views on the report. Mr. Szymanski said he would like to see the plan extended to include a manhole on the north west quadrant of the Kennedy Drive-Williston Road intersection as well as several other additions to the plan in that particular area. Mr. D'Acuti said Mr. Szymanski's suggestions if followed would certainly be a help if Kennedy Drive develops in the future. DISCUSSION ON SEWER ITEMS - PHASE V PRELIMINARY REPORT, CONTINUED Mr. Szymanski was instructed to figure the cost of his suggested additions to the Phase V plans and include them in the final design. Mr. LeClair explained that the State Department of Water Resources must receive a letter from the town prior to making the payment of the planning advance stating the following: a. That the Selectmen have reviewed the report and that they approve of it. b. That they request that payment of the engineering planning advance be made. Mr. D'Acuti moved to accept the preliminary plan for Phase V and to request the state for payment for same. Mr. Premo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF SEWER ITEMS B. RECONSIDER SEWER TANK LOAD CHARGES AND RELATED PROBLEMS Mr. LeClair, Town Manager, reported that the town had been notified by the State that our sewage outfall is too great and is reducing the efficiency of the plant. He went on to say that septic tank service businesses were dumping a large amount of loads at the plant, that the charge was $2.00 per load and he suggested a charge of $5.00 per load to discourage the amount of business. During the discussion that followed the Board was in agreement that the fee should not be raised, and that the problem should be solved by only accepting loads originating in South Burlington. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to instruct the treatment plant operator, Mr. Whitten, to refuse loads originating outside of the municipal limits, to leave the price at $2.00 per load, and to so inform the customers. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stearns and passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF SEWER ITEMS C. DISCUSS WHETHER OR NOT TO SELL THE PHASE IV BONDS The Board discussed the most advantageous time to put the sewer construction bonds up for sale. Mr. LeClair was instructed to get advice on this from the local banks and financial experts. CONSTRUCTION DATE FOR PHASE V In discussing construction dates Mr. Behney pointed out that a local vote was still necessary to use surplus funds from phases I, II, and III for the construction of Phase V, that as yet the exact amount of the surplus was not known, and he questioned if federal or state funds were available for the project. Mr. Szymanski said the only funds available were Hud funds, that no State or Public Health money is available. Mr. Stearns was instructed to check with the School Board and determine when and if they are going to hold a special election for school items so the Board could decide whether or not to put the sewer item on the ballot at the same time, and Mr. Szymanski was instructed to prepare an application for Hud funds right away. ENGINEERING PLANNING FOR PHASE V Mr. LeClair remarked that the town might find it profitable in the future to hire our own inspector for the sewer project, with the understanding that the job terminates with the project. One of the reasons given was that the Webster-Martin Company had many changes in personnel during the last project and he and Mr. Szymanski both felt that Mr. Szymanski could do the planning for Phase V with the help of a town hired engineer-inspector. No action was taken on the suggestion. DORSET STREET PAVING In a matter related to the sewer items the Town Manager pointed out that Dorset Street should be paved this year, and asked if the cost could be taken from the surplus construction funds because the condition of the road was caused in part by the sewer construction. Some of the members felt that the cost of the paving should come from the highway budget. Mr. Stearns questioned the liability of the contractor of the project on Dorset Street. Mr. LeClair said the contractor was obligated for just one year's settlement of the road, so that time limit had been past. Mr. Stearns said he would want to know definitely that there was no liability yet due from the contractor before he agreed to pave the road at town expense and requested that the Town Attorney check into whether or not the contractor's liabilities have been fulfilled in regard to Dorset Street. AREA LIST CHARGES The Town Manager told the Board members that all residents whose property fronted on newly constructed sewer lines would be assessed the Area List Charge, except in Fire District 1 where improvements only will be made to existing sewer lines. PHASES VI AND VII Mrs. Loren Avery asked the Selectmen if and when they intended to sewer the lower end of Shelburne Road, and Mr. LeClair explained that that section was planned for in Phase 7. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to submit the item to the Planning Commission for a recommendation on the priority between Phase 6 (F.D.3) and Phase VII (lower Shelburne Road), and also to study whether or not to include Phase VII in the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal 1971. PHASES VI AND VII, CONTINUED The motion was seconded by Mr. Stearns and passed unanimously. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Mr. Kellner, South Burlington Representative on the Regional Planning Commission, was present and answered questions as to what progress was being made in the area of a regional solid waste disposal operation. Mr. Kellner stated that the Commission would issue a preliminary report on its findings and probably would also make a preliminary recommendation as to what can be done by the end of July or first of August. Mr. Kellner said it was up to local officials to organize a group of interested area persons on a regional basis, such as the Water District, so the towns could vote to participate and vote to get funds. Mr. Stearns said he felt that before we can go to the communities for a vote and for funds we should have recommendations from the Regional Planning Commission. Mr. Kellner said the Commission can only make recommendations, it cannot implement any plan. In discussing approval for Hud funding Mr. Kellner said that any applications for Hud monies must have the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission's approval. Mr. Behney, Chairman, said his feeling was the town should wait for the initial recommendations and then move to get a committee of area officials together. Mr. Stearns pointed out that recent legislative action relative to dump problems have made the study of solid waste disposal more urgent. Chairman Behney said that if some area has an acute problem at this time relative to solid waste disposal the Town would be glad to discuss the item then. RELOCATION OF ROUTE 7 Mr. Kellner pointed out on a map proposed and alternate proposals of the relocation of Route 7. He said the Regional Planning Commission's recommendation for the relocation would be based on practical features not political. The Board discussed the different communities as well as airport officials that are interested in this relocation and Mr. Behney, Chairman, asked if it was the pleasure of the Board to instruct the Town Manager to set up a meeting with the officials of these localities to discuss our interest in the relocation of Route 7. The Board unanimously agreed and Mr. LeClair was instructed to set up a meeting with officials from the City of Burlington, Winooski, Shelburne, South Burlington, and airport officials. PURCHASE OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL TOWN MAP Town Manager LeClair explained the Planning Commission's request for 3,000 copies of the official town map to be distributed with the Town Report at a cost of $575.00. After a discussion about the feasibility of the purchase and distribution Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to deny the request of the Planning Commission in regard to the map. Mr. Nardelli seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Nardelli then made a motion to include the information that is printed on the back of the map in the town report. Mr. Premo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. COMPLAINT RE RECEIPT OF TAX BILLS Mr. McCaffrey of Birch Street reported that some of his friends had not received their tax bills as yet, they were going on vacation and felt they should not be penalized if the bill was not paid on time. TAX BILLS, CONTINUED Mr. LeClair, Town Manager, explained that although the bills were a little late in being processed this year they had all been mailed on July 3, 1969. Mr. McCaffrey was told to please explain this to his friends and to advise them to call in or come to the office for the amount of the bill so they could pay them on time. Mr. LeClair was instructed to put a piece in the paper explaining this to the citizens and asking them to call in if they had not received the statements. CONDITION OF HINESBURG ROAD AND BIRCH STREET Mr. McCaffrey spoke about the amount of water that was causing a problem on Birch Street. The bad condition of Hinesburg Road was also mentioned and Mr. Szymanski was instructed by the Board to look into these items and do what he could to rectify the problems. LISTER'S REQUEST On a motion made by Mr. D'Acuti and seconded by Mr. Nardelli the Board unanimously approved the request of the Board of Listers to ask for an extension of time for the submission of forms relative to the town grand list to the state. FIRE UNDERWRITERS RATING ASSOCIATION There was a short discussion on the results of a meeting between the Volunteer Fire Department Committee and a representative of the Fire Underwriters Rating Association. Mr. Behney, Chairman, remarked on the competent job the Volunteers did for the Kiwaniis at their Fourth of July fireworks display. MISCELLANEOUS Chairman Behney reported that the Airport Commission wants to burn down a building on their property and remarked that possibly this could provide practice in fighting fires for the County Fire Fighters. Mr. LeClair said the Commission would have to apply for a burning permit. Chairman Behney reported that the question of the use of exposed neon signs in town was still being studied by a committee. Mr. Szymanski was asked to check on stop signs on Barber Terrace and Deane Streets. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nardelli and so passed. Approved Gregory L. Preme, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.