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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 02/02/1970BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1970 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Middle School Library, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, on Monday, February 2, 1970, at 7:30 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. OTHERS PRESENT Robert J. Perry, Daniel J. Therrien, Dalton R. Bugbee, Richard E. Tarrant, Richard Bernard, Ray McGee, Zoning Administrator Ward, George G. Smith, Franklyn C. McCaffrey, Jean Hildick, Dorothy Guilford, Charlotte C. Marsh, Frederick J. Fayette, Jr., Reporter George Lambert, and Chairman Lamphere, Joseph Allard, Fred Smith and Leo Ignaszewski of the South Burlington Planning Commission. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19 and 26, 1970 MEETINGS On a motion made and seconded the minutes of the January 19 and 29, 1970 meetings were unanimously approved as read. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AUDIT - LETTER FROM MR. THOMPSON, AUDITOR Chairman Behney read a letter from Mr. Thompson, Auditor, in which Mr. Thompson recommended that the audit that was to be made at this time due to the town manager's resignation, be postponed and done at the same time as the annual audit of June 30, 1970. Mr. Thompson noted in his letter that the bond covering Mr. LeClair, as Town Manager would be effective to the date of his resignation even if the audit took place later. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to go along with Mr. Thompson's recommendation. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. REVIEW OF AUDITOR'S BILLS FOR 1969 AUDITS Chairman Behney read in full another letter from Mr. Thompson, dated January 30, 1970, in which Mr. Thompson explained in full the breakdown of the statements submitted for the audit of the fiscal year which ended June 30, 1969. The total amount billed was $6,008.28 and adjustments were made which amounted to $1,118.28, leaving an adjusted balance of $4,890.00. For work performed and consultations with the town clerk, bookkeeper, and deputy tax collector, after completion of the audit, there was an additional charge of $280.00. Mr. Nardelli made a motion to pay the fees involved in the audit as amended, not to exceed $5170.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Premo and passed unanimously. FIRST READING OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - DANIEL THERRIEN Chairman Behney read a proposed ordinance for a zone change from Business District A and Industrial A to District B of property located south of the Reyes property at 1693 Shelburne Road as requested by Daniel Therrien. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to approve the first reading. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PERMITTING MOTEL OWNERS TO ASK GUESTS FOR IDENTIFICATION UPON REGISTERING. This item was removed from the agenda as Mr. Premo said he believed there was a state statute to cover this. SANCTION USE VARIANCE REQUESTED BY ORRILL MARTIN - 1433 WILLISTON ROAD Chairman Behney explained that Mr. Martin had been granted approval of a use variance at the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting of January 21, 1970. SANCTION USE VARIANCE APPROVAL - ORRILL MARTIN, CONTINUED The request was for permission to operate a business office in a residential district at 1433 Williston Road. Mr. Martin planned to use the building for his own personal apartment on the second floor and to operate three businesses from the offices on the first floor. These businesses are Building Maintenance Corp., Industrial Services Company, and National Tax Company. Mr. Ward, Zoning Administrator, explained the details of the request. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to sanction the Zoning Board's approval with the stipulation that the action be referred to the town attorney for its legality. Mr. Nardelli seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF SOUTH BURLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION Chairman Behney expressed his gratification and that of the Board on the outcome of the vote for a South Burlington Fire Department. A general discussion centered on the publicity regarding the possibility of renegotiations with the City of Burlington for fire protection. Chairman Behney asked for a motion and vote on the Board's wishes. Mr. Stearns made a motion to proceed as the voters decided. Mr. D'Acuti seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Personnel - Mr. Stearns made a motion to appoint a Fire Chief as soon as possible so he could work out the details of all phases of establishing the department with the help of the committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. D'Acuti and passed unanimously. Equipment - Chairman Behney reported on the availability of equipment. Mr. George Smith, a member of the Volunteer Fire Committee also reported on the findings of the Committee in regard to equipping the department. SOUTH BURLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION, CONTINUED It was determined that specifications would have to be written for the different pieces ordered. Mr. Nardelli made a motion to have the Volunteer Fire Department Committee, with the addition of Mr. Paul Hurley, be asked to come in with the equipment specifications at the next meeting. Mr. D'Acuti seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Building - Chairman Behney said it felt it would be advantageous to ask for turnkey bidding for the building. He explained that reputable contractors in the South Burlington area should be contacted and asked to submit such bids. Mr. D'Acuti mentioned that several contractors had assisted the Board before and submitted bids on the turnkey system, and they should be remembered now that the project is going through. The Board agreed that the bids would be of the turnkey type and all interested parties would be able to bid. Charlotte Marsh remarked that the men should be sure the building was designed without a flat foof. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion that the Chairman, Mr. Behney, be charged with looking into the bids for the building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nardelli and passed unanimously. Mr. Premo made a motion that the position of Fire Chief be advertised as soon as possible. Mr. Nardelli seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to have all applicants for the position of Fire Department Chief, the full time personnel, and the volunteers, send in resumes for the Board's consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nardelli and passed unanimously. Mr. D'Acuti suggested that a new committee be formed, not the Volunteers, but possibly a Fire Protection and Civil Defense Committee. REQUEST OF POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR DOG CONTROL EQUIPMENT Chairman Behney read a letter from Police Chief Carter in which the chief requested authorization to purchase dog control equipment, such as tranquilizers and cages. Mr. D'Acuti asked to have the Police Chief attend a meeting of the Board in order to determine where the money would come from to pay for the above items, and he also suggested that the Chief contact the Burlington Humane Society to see what it would cost to have Mr. Burns pick up the dogs. The Board was in agreement with Mr. D'Acuti's suggestion. DEPUTY TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT Chairman Behney explained some of the details of the above report, especially in the area of the poll tax delinquencies. He asked Reporter Lambert to be sure and insert a news item in the paper that the town would pull the drivers licenses of delinquent poll taxpayers. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS Mr. Nardelli made a motion to dispense with the rest of the regular items to discuss Regional Planning Commission matters after an executive session. Mr. Premo seconded the motion. Mr. D'Acuti then pointed out that the Proposed Master Plan should be discussed and acted upon publicly, and the members agreed that this was so. The motion was withdrawn. PROPOSED MASTER PLAN Chairman Behney announced that since four members of the Planning Commission were present at the meeting for a work session on the Proposed Master Plan the item would be taken up at this time, and the balance of the agenda considered following the discussion. Chairman Behney recapped the procedure, the Planning Commission could make revisions which are referred to the Board of Selectmen who then can accept the proposed plan with amendments, accept it as it is, or reject it. Mr. Lamphere, Chairman of the Planning Commission, said the Commission feels the proposed plan is adequate and then enumerated eleven amendments that the Planning Commission recommended. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to adopt the proposed map with 11 amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission as follows: 1. Designate the two Jewish Cemeteries off Patchen Road. 2. Designate Joy Drive. 3. Designate the proper location of Central School. 4. Designate the location of the Jaycee Park on Patchen Road. 5. Delete the wording "Proposed Municipal or Regional Park" at Red Rocks. 6. Indicate the road from the southerly border of the Orchard School property to Baldwin Avenue. 7. Indicate a road to extend Sebring Road easterly and southerly to Allen Road. 8. Designate a road from South Prospect Street to Spear Street as proposed by the University. 9. Designate a road extending from the proposed Yandow Development north to Swift Street. 10. Designate all the land located in South Burlington between Lake Champlain and the railroad as reserved for recreation, conservation, and open space type use. 11. Key the proposed master plan the same as the existing zoning map. The motion was seconded by Mr. Premo and passed unanimously. The Board of Selectmen and the Planning Commission members answered many questions from those in attendance on planning in general, such as requirements for landscaping in developments, underground utilities, working with the Regional Planning Commission, high rise buildings, tree and sign ordinances, advantage of having a Planned zone, and related planning matters. ESTIMATED GRAND LIST Chairman Behney distributed copies of the estimated grand list as prepared by Mr. Silver. STATUS OF SEWER SURPLUS FUND Chairman Behney distributed material showing the status of the sewer surplus fund, how the money was invested, etc. MEETING WITH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ON WINOOSKI PARK Chairman Behney announced that the Regional Planning Commission was holding a meeting on Thursday, February 5, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. in the Waterman Building and that Mr. Stearns, Mr. Burnell and Mr. Ray were going to attend it. WEBSTER-MARTIN INC. INVOICE Chairman Behney presented invoices from Webster-Martin, Inc. for Phase III sewer construction in the amount of $4,581.22. WEBSTER-MARTIN, INC. INVOICE, CONTINUED Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to pay the bills after they were approved for payment by the town engineer. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. MAINTENANCE FOR OFFICE MACHINES Chairman Behney presented contracts for maintenance on five manual and one electric typewriter for $204.25 net. The Board agreed to contract with Business Systems of Vermont for the maintenance. LAUREL HILL SOUTH - ATTORNEY PICHE The Board members agreed to put the above item on the agenda for the meeting of February 9, 1970, since Chairman Behney has been contracted several times by Mr. Piche who asked to appear before the Board again on matters concerning Laurel Hill South. MR. JANES' ACCEPTANCE OF POSITION OF TOWN MANAGER Chairman Behney read a letter from Mr. Robert Janes, in which Mr. Janes confirmed his acceptance of the position of Town Manager of the Town of South Burlington as of March 1, 1970. EXPENSES CONNECTED WITH APPOINTMENT OF TOWN MANAGER Chairman Behney presented statements from three of the town manager applicants and also the Redwood Motel in connection with their trips to South Burlington for interviews. Mr. Nardelli made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Stearns and so passed. ACTION OF SOUTH BURLINGTON POLICE Chairman Behney read a letter from a resident of Rutland, Vermont in which the writer commended the action of three South Burlington Police Officers in what he termed a 'sensitive' situation, and suggested that a citation of some sort might be in order. Selectman Stearns said he felt some determination should be made as to when citations would be awarded and that a recommendation should come from the Chief. After discussion Mr. Stearns made the above a motion which was seconded by Mr. D'Acuti and passed unanimously. APPRAISER POSITION Chairman Behney read a "Positions Wanted" ad from an Appraiser's Magazine, and the secretary was instructed to write to the applicant in regard to the position open in town. She also was instructed to notify the employment agencies in town of our need. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Approved Gregory L. Premo, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.