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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 02/09/1970BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1970 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the South Burlington Middle School Library, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Monday, February 9, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT C. Harry Behney, Chairman, Vincent J. D'Acuti, Walter Nardelli, Gregory L. Premo and Raymond E. Stearns. OTHERS PRESENT Charlotte Marsh, Franklyn McCaffrey, Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator and Peter Piche, Attorney. Chairman Behney called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Boards capacity of Liquor Control Board to consider the liquor license request of the Big Ben Pizza Pub of 992 Shelburne Road. The application for a license was unanimously approved. The meeting of the Liquor Control Board was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. and the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order. Chairman Behney informed his fellow members that the South Burlington Development Corporation would hold a regular meeting on Friday noon, February 20, 1970, at the Ramada Inn on Williston Road. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA ITEMS 8. Report by Mr. Stearns on meeting relative to Winooski Park project. 9. Peter Piche, Attorney for North Star Corporation. 10. Town Clerk's request regarding check list. 11. Master Plan. 12. Budget information. 13. Federal Government information - Mr. Premo. READING OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1970 MEETING Consideration of the minutes was not taken up at this time as the Board had not had received them in time to read them. NORTH STAR CORPORATION - PETER PICHE, ATTORNEY Attorney Piche reviewed the situation that led up to this meeting, explaining that although under the terms of the agreement the Corporation did not meet the deadline for obtaining the corrected deeds, he had been under the impression that this would be satisfactory to Mr. LeClair and Mr. Ewing, our town attorney. He reported that the deeds and corrections were all in order and repeated his request for the release of approximately $2,000 of the funds held in escrow for completion of all details in connection with the Laurel Hill South development. Mr. Premo made a motion that a sum not to exceed $1950 be released from escrow to the North Star Corporation with the stipulations that we have certification that the deeds are in order and so confirmed by the Town Attorney, and upon receipt of statements from the individuals concerned as well as the Town Engineer's opinion on the cost and scope of the work to be completed by the town. Motion seconded by Mr. D'Acuti and so passed with Mr. Stearns casting a negative vote. FIRST READING OF ZONE CHANGE REQUEST OF ARTHUR TOUTANT - HINESBURG ROAD Chairman Behney read the proposed ordinance in full and Mr. Ward, Zoning Administrator, showed a plot plan of the property, noting the location was on the east side of Hinesburg Road south of the property of Malcolm Vosburgh. Request was for a zone change of 5 acres of land from Planned Area to Residential B. Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to accept the first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Premo and passed unanimously. REPORT ON SOUTH BURLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT Chairman Behney reported on the establishing of the new Fire Department for the town saying he would like to begin by reading a letter from Doctor John Boardman, Chairman of the Burlington Fire Department Commissioners, in which Doctor Boardman congratulated the Board on the recent vote and reaffirmed his offer to help in any way. Chairman Behney announced that the South Burlington Fire Department will hold its first organizational meeting for prospective volunteer firemen at the South Burlington High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, February 17, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. PICK-UP TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Chairman Behney read the proposals for the purchase of a pick-up truck for the fire department to be paid for with money allocated by the Kiwaniis as follows: Al Warren Ford $2512.00 Shearer Cheverlot 2479.00 GMC (Fitzpartick's)2300.00 International Harvester 2541.00 Mr. Behney said this would be a 1/2 ton truck and the proposals were figured with all the required specifications. Mr. D'Acuti moved to accept the low bid submitted by Fitzpatrick's Garage for a GMC ½ ton truck at $2,300 and to authorize the Chairman to make out the purchase order. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT The Board agreed to have the Chairman confirm and reserve the phone number 658-1234 at this time so it will be in the new issue of the Telephone Directory. INVITATION TO BID ON FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING The Board agreed with Chairman Behney's suggestion that an advertisement be placed immediately for names and qualifications of those interested in submitting turnkey bids for construction of the new building. It was also decided to set a deadline of 5 P.M. on Friday, February 17, 1970 for this and to have specifications available by February 26, 1970. AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT Chairman Behney presented a brochure describing and illustrating a second hand, 2400 gallon, tank truck that can be purchased from the City of Vergennes for the sum of $1000.00. He said it was a 1952 piece of equipment, has been checked by an expert mechanic and found to be in excellent condition, and the purchase was recommended by the Fire Department Committee. Mr. Premo made a motion to authorize the purchase of the 2400 gallon water carrier truck for a maximum of $1000.00. Mr. D'Acuti seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. CITY OF BURLINGTON LETTER Mr. D'Acuti made a motion that the Chairman be charged to write to Mayor Cain and Commissioner Boardman of Burlington, affirming that South Burlington would continue to work with Burlington on fire protection, and would be interested in mutual goals, such as regional protection, the airport protection, and stressing the importance of not wanting to loose contact with Burlington on these matters. Mr. Stearns seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. STATE ACCEPTANCE OF TWO ROADS AS STATE AID ROADS Chairman Behney read a letter from the Town Engineer, William Szymanski, in which Mr. Szymanski reported that the State of Vermont had accepted Cheesefactory Road and Queen City Park Road as State-Aid Roads, but had not accepted Poor Farm Road because of its low traffic count. The Selectmen signed the state form of acceptance which accompanied Mr. Szymanski's report. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The financial statement was not reviewed at this time. CHECK LIST REQUEST - TOWN CLERK Chairman Behney reported that the Town Clerk, was investigating the preparation of the town check list by the I. B. M. system, which would also take care of the printing of the list. The Selectmen agreed that this would be beneficial, and the project should proceed. REPORT ON WINOOSKI PARK MEETING Selectman Stearns made a detailed report of the meeting called by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission to discuss the Winooski Park Project. He explained the location for the project extended from the town of Bolton to the mouth of the river. There would be no swimming area, but would have parks, canoeing, provide turn-out areas, trails, wild-life sections, and it would also protect the flood plain locations adjacent to the Winooski River. He said it probably would be developed on a regional basis rather than as a state park, funded in part by participating municipalities. Mr. Stearns suggested the best way to make the public aware of the project was to have small discussion meetings before any large meetings. REPORT ON WINOOSKI PARK MEETING, CONTINUED He also said he felt two people from South Burlington should be appointed to the Winooski Park Project Committee, preferably one from the Park and Recreation Department Committee and one from the Natural Resources Committee. He explained that appointees from these two committees would have the most interest and submitted the names of Robert Burnell, Recreation Director and Bruce Ladeau from the Natural Resources Committee. The Board agreed that Mr. Burnell be appointed, Mr. Ladeau asked if he can take the appointment and if he can't, another person from the Natural Resources Committee be named. VERMONT EXTENSION SERVICE Chairman Behney reported he had received notification from the Vermont Extension Service that according to state statutes, the amount to be budgeted by the town for its service is $2,107.00 for 1970-71 and we have already budgeted only $1,860.00. The Board agreed that this would be taken care of at the Public Budget Hearing along with several other changes that have been brought to the Board's attention. WEBSTER-MARTIN BILL Chairman Behney reported that $109.00 has been charged off the Webster-Martin Bill by that firm after investigation by the Town Engineer proved the town was not liable. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABLE FEDERAL FUNDS - MR. PREMO Selectman Premo presented a short report of the results of his investigation into funds that are available to communities for eligible projects, such as sewers, storm drains, fire department items, police protection, housing projects. He said he had been in contact with the Executive Director of the Regional Planning Commission as well as with the agencies in Washington on procedures for applications, and read from a copy of a letter he had forwarded to Washington in regard to this. The Board agreed that this should be pursued in depth, and Mr. Premo said if he received a favorable critique from Washington the whole Board would have to work on the matter. DOG CONTROL Selectman D'Acuti asked if the Chief of Police was supposed to be present at this meeting. Chairman Behney said that Mr. Carter was researching the different aspects of dog control, he had already spoken with personnel at the Humane Society and received a negative answer as to its picking up dogs in South Burlington. Selectman Stearns said the only way to pay for dog control cost is to get the funds from fine receipts from those in violation. SOUTH BURLINGTON BROCHURE - LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS A representative from the League of Women Voters was present, stated that the League was going to prepare and publish another informational brochure on the Town of South Burlington and asked for financial help. The Board was in agreement that the League put out an informative and attractive brochure before, and expressed its pleasure that they were going to publish a new one. The representative was told that the request for funding would be considered. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. D'Acuti made a motion to go into executive session at 9:15 P.M. Mr. Premo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Board came out of Executive Session at 10:30 P.M. and reconvened the regular meeting. RESIGNATION OF DUNCAN BROWN Chairman Behney read a letter of resignation from the South Burlington Industrial Committee from Mr. Duncan F. Brown. Mr. Stearns moved that the resignation be accepted with sincere regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Premo and passed unanimously. Mr. Stearns made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. D'Acuti and passed unanimously. Approved Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.