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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/02/1969BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JUNE 2, 1969 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Town Office Building, 555 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Monday, June 2, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. Mr. 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; Roger LeCours, Free Press reporter; Jane Brennan and Jean Hildick from the League of Women Voters, Charlotte Marsh and Nathaniel R. Lash. Chief Carter was also present. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 19, 1969 MEETING Mr. Premo made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 19, 1969 meeting as read. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. CONSIDER KIWANNIS FIREWORKS REQUEST Chairman Behney presented the request on behalf of the Kiwannis Club, explaining that the fireworks were to be purchased from the Interstate Fireworks Company of Massachusetts and would be fired by professionals. He also reported that the required insurance would be provided by the vendor and George Smith would take care of having fire protection equipment nearby during the display. CONSIDER KIWANNIS FIREWORKS REQUEST, CONTINUED Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to approve the Kiwannis' request for permission to have a fireworks' display at the Fourth of July celebration, and also to approve payment of $500 as provided for in the 1969-70 budget. Mr. Premo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. CONSIDER PINE STREET EXTENSION SOUTH OF PROPOSED HOLMES DEVELOPMENT Mr. Behney read the Planning Commission's recommendation on consideration of the Pine Street extension south of the proposed Holmes development. A general discussion followed in which Mr. D'Acuti said that the State Highway Planning Department was also considering a road in the area and he felt the town should work closely with the state in regard to this extension. Mr. Stearns stated his opinion that the road should be laid out right away, and the state would most likely coordinate its plans around it. Mr. LeClair explained that the state allows us to have an official map on which water courses and proposed streets are laid out, then a developer plans his development accordingly, allowing for a right-of-way for the proposed road. Mr. LeClair, in answer to questioning by Mr. Nardelli, explained that the town had twelve months to acquire right-of-way by purchase if there is a conflict of use between a developer and the official map. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation of May 20, 1969, as follows: "The Planning Commission reviewed the Holmes' plan and decided to extend Pine Street to the proposed CONSIDER PINE STREET EXTENSION, CONTINUED Holmes Road and easterly to Shelburne Road and also decided to terminate consideration of extending Pine Street beyond the Holmes property". Mr. Nardelli seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. CONSIDER NEED OF ORDINANCE LICENSING SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS Chief Carter requested the Selectmen's consideration of adopting an ordinance requiring security personnel working in South Burlington to obtain a license. Chairman Behney read from a letter received from the Town Attorney which stated that enactment of such an ordinance would be within the power of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. D'Acuti questioned the advisability of adopting such an ordinance. Chief Carter explained the main reason for the request was to enable the Police Department personnel to be made aware of where private security people would be working. After discussion the Board was agreed that some type of regulation would be feasible and instructed Mr. LeClair and Chief Carter to investigate methods in use in other communities such as ordinances, licenses, etc. Mr. Nardelli made a motion to have the Police Chief investigate the matter further, and present a rough draft of a suitable method of controlling the situation for review by the Board at the regular meeting of July 21, 1969. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS POLICE DEPT. ITEMS DOG COMPLAINTS Chairman Behney told Charlotte Marsh to call either the Police Department or the Town Manager when she had a complaint about a dog, after which the police would notify the owner of the complaint. STOP SIGNS Town Manager LeClair reported that we are presently checking into the missing 'stop signs' and they will be replaced. Locations where signs have not been installed because of sewer construction will also be taken care of. He also noted that a survey of all signs in town was being undertaken at this time. Mr. Stearns suggested International type signs be used when making new installations. Chief Carter explained that state laws specify the type of sign that must be used at this time. PARKING AT AIRPORT Mr. D'Acuti asked the Chief if he could deputize airport officials so they could make out parking tickets for violations at the Airport. The Chief said this was possible and he would look into it and take care of it. DEPUTIES WORKING IN TOWN Mr. D'Acuti told Chief Carter that the McDonald firm was in need of deputies and he wondered if they should check through him. Chief Carter said yes, that the merchants in town did usually go through his department when hiring deputies and that he would contact the McDonald Company personnel about their needs. RESOLUTION REGARDING ATTENDANCE OF TOWN EMPLOYEES AT COURSE OFFERED AT CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Town Manager LeClair explained that under Title 2, Adult Education Federal Funds, Champlain College offered a course titled Effective Supervisory Practices, which was attended by three town employees, Police Chief Carter, Town Engineer Szymanski and Water Department Superintendent Don Lavalette. He felt the college should be cited to encourage the offering of future courses geared for municipal employees. Mr. D'Acuti said he had reservations about such a citation or resolution as many institutions in the area offered adult courses. Mr. LeClair said he knew of none offered especially suitable for municipal employees as this particular course was, or that were scheduled at a time that was set for the convenience of employees. Mr. Premo made a motion to adopt the resolution. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion. Mr. D'Acuti then asked Chairman Behney if the Board could go into Executive Session after the regular meeting to consider the resolution as well as some other items he wished to discuss in such a session. Chairman Behney and the Board members unanimously agreed to into Executive Session after the regular meeting so Mr. Premo withdrew his motion. CONSIDER FIRE DISTRICT #1 REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT OF TAX ON PROPOSED PURCHASE Mr. LeClair presented the request as voted on by Fire District 1 at the meeting of May 21, 1969 as follows: "On May 21, 1969, the Prudential Committee of Fire District 1, Queen City Park, South Burlington, Vermont, voted to purchase the Kirby property for the attorney's fees of $175.00 provided the town will forego its taxes, as our intention is removal of the building". In discussing the legality of such a transaction, Mr. D'Acuti pointed out that the delinquent taxes which amount at present to $1,145.31 could not be abated by the Board of Selectmen, that this is a function of the Board of Civil Authority. Town Manager LeClair said the property in question was adjacent to the proposed Queen City Park pumping station site. The Board discussed purchase of the property by private parties, the Fire district, etc., as well as the Town purchasing it as part of the sewer project. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to expend the $175.00 plus the $1,145.31 for delinquent property taxes for an addition to the pumping station site at Queen City Park subject to the Town Attorney's approval of such transaction. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. REVIEW SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM In reviewing the sewer construction program to date, the Town Manager said he felt that a payment of $8,000 at this time to the contractor, leaving a retainage of $15,000 to complete the additional road work and private clean-up work would be advisable. Mr. Stearns commented on the responsibility of the town to see that the taxpayers receive proper settlement for their claims, and asked if the $15,000 would be adequate. Mr. LeClair said he felt it would be, and said that the original agreement covers the town with a performance bond. REVIEW SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, CONTINUED Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to pay the $8,000 leaving a balance of $15,000. Mr. Nardelli seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 4 to 1 vote with Mr. Stearns casting the negative vote. OTHER BUSINESS - MISCELLANEOUS DISPLAY OF FARM PROPERTY ON KEITH WRIGHT FARM ON HINESBURG ROAD Town Manager LeClair said he was aware of the problem on the Wright property on Hinesburg Road, that Mr, Wright had been contacted about some junk in front of his property which he had covered with sand. He said he realized the situation was building up again, and he can take further action when a 'For Sale' sign goes up. JUNK CARS Board members reported a junk car in the rear of Campbell's Texaco Station on Shelburne Road, one in the rear of the Merchant's National Bank on White Street, and antique cars parked that were not registered as antique cars. The Town Manager was instructed to check into these violations. EXPOSED NEON SIGNS Charlotte Marsh asked if any decision had been made concerning a local sign maker's complaint about the ordinance restricting the use of exposed neon for signs in town. She was told that no action has been taken as yet, but that Selectman Nardelli was to meet with Zoning Board of Adjustment members to review the matter. CEMETERY COMMITTEE REPORT Charlotte Marsh, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, reported that the Memorial Day services were postponed to Friday, May 31, 1969, because of rain. Scoutmaster Horace Squires, two other gentlemen, and 7 boy scouts went to Shelburne Road Cemetery, and placed and saluted the flags. At the Eldredge Cemetery one of the scouts recited the poem "In Flanders Field", flags were placed and the salute given. Mr. Behney, Chairman, thanked Charlotte for organizing the Memorial Services and for the report. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nardelli and passed unanimously. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION The Board concluded the Executive Session and reconveyned the regular meeting at 9:50 P.M. APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE The Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. John J. Dwyer to the Park and Recreation Committee. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M. Approved Gregory, L. Premo, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.