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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/25/1971BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING JANUARY 25, 1971 The South Burlington Board of Selectmen held a regular meeting at the Middle School Library, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Monday, January 25, 1971, at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Behney opened the meeting with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Charles H. Behney, Raymond E. Stearns, and Frederick G. Blais MEMBERS PRESENT Gregory L. Premo OTHERS PRESENT Town Manager Janes, Town Engineer Szymanski, Zoning Administrator Ward, Charlotte C. Marsh, William J. Chepulis, George Smith, Franklyn McCaffrey, Reporter Loring, Mrs. Pat Fastiggi, and Acting Highway Department Superintendent Audette. LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD Chairman Behney called the Selectmen to order as the Liquor Control Board. The application for a liquor license for the Johnny Reb Restaurant on Shelburne Road was considered, unanimously approved, and signed by the Board. Chairman Behney then recessed the meeting of the Liquor Control Board and called the regular Selectmen's Meeting to order. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 4, 11, & 18, 1971 MEETINGS After noting that the name of Mrs. Patricia Fastiggi should be deleted from the names of those in attendance at the meeting of January 11, 1971, Mr. Stearns made a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings of January 4, 11, and 18, 1971, as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Blais and passed unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS Chairman Behney announced that the disbursement sheets were on the table for signing by the Selectmen before the meeting adjourns. CONSIDERATION OF CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT'S PROPOSED CHARTER On motion made by Mr. Stearns, seconded by Mr. Blais, and unanimously passed, consideration of the Champlain Water District's Proposed Charter was tabled until the Town Attorney completes his review. CONSIDERATION OF OPTION AGREEMENT - VELCO On motion made by Mr. Blais, seconded by Mr. Stearns, and unanimously passed, consideration of Velco Option Agreement was tabled until corrections were made. CONSIDERATION OF CO-SPONSORING LEGISLATION WITH THE TOWN OF COLCHESTER RE: LIME KILN BRIDGE ROAD Chairman Behney explained that the Town of Colchester was asking South Burlington to co-sponsor a bill requesting the State Highway Department to repair the Lime Kiln Bridge Road. He also read Mr. Ewing's opinion as follows: "I have given this some thought, and I have also conferred with Dick Finn of the Attorney General's Office, who is handling the prosecution of the Town of Colchester, and we both believe that the co-sponsorship of this legislation will not jeopardize the Town's legal position". Selectman Blais asked if the Court might not look upon this as an opportunity to postpone the hearing until the bill is heard, and Mr. Stearns wondered if there was any advantage in agreeing to co-sponsor the bill. CONSIDERATION OF CO-SPONSORING LEGISLATION WITH THE TOWN OF COLCHESTER RE: LIME KILN BRIDGE ROAD, CONTINUED Mr. Stearns then asked if co-sponsoring the bill would mean that South Burlington feels the state should repair the road, that we feel it is not Colchester's responsibility, and unless there is a particular reason to co-sponsor, he feels we should not do so. Chairman Behney said he felt cooperation would simply mean that we have a mutual understanding of Colchester's problem. Mr. Blais said he did not want to interfere in any way with the good inter-communication feelings we now have with Colchester. Mr. Stearns said the Court Hearing appears to be the way to get action, and made a motion to table any decisions until additional facts are known. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blais and passed unanimously. The Town Manager was instructed to get a draft of the bill for the Board's review. SIGN RENEWAL NOTES The Selectmen signed renewal notes for the following, all at 3.10% interest and commended Mrs. Paquin, Town Clerk, and the bank officials for obtaining such a favorable rate of interest. Red Rocks $ 48,000.00 Sewer Department 48,000.00 Sewer Construction, Phase IV 21,000.00 Town Hall Building 4,530.16 Fire Department 180,000.00 Sewer Construction, Phase IV 3,500.00 PREPARE WARNING FOR TOWN MEETING Chairman Behney read the items that were prepared for warning in the event South Burlington does not become a city and we have a town meeting. PREPARE WARNING FOR TOWN MEETING, CONTINUED Mrs. Fastiggi, Lister, reported that she may have an item to add to the warning in regard to exemption of property being used by a charitable organization. Chairman Behney recommended that the warning be held in abeyance until we know what transpires in the Legislature. Mrs. Fastiggi was advised to contact former lister Mrs. Bostwick, and to research with the Assessor's Office to clear up the matter of a piece of property on Beacon Street that has been exempted from taxes. FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING CERTIFICATES Town Manager Janes exhibited sample certificates such as have been awarded to Chief Monell, Fireman Ploof, and several call men for completion of a Training Course for fire fighters. Captain George Smith was requested to convey the compliments of the Board to the Chief and the men on the achievement. MOTION REGARDING USE OF RED ROCKS Chairman Behney read the following motion which passed January 1, 1971, by the Beach, Park and Recreation Committee: "Motion made and carried: To declare the major portion of Red Rocks Park a conservation area, limited to pedestrian use (cross country skis, snowshoes, and hiking) except for a possible access area for snow mobiles and ice fishermen at the bottom of Pavilion Avenue to make lake access possible". There was a general discussion on the Town's liability in case of accidents or injury because of the lack of security measures. MOTION REGARDING USE OF RED ROCKS, CONTINUED Mr. Blais made the following motion: 1. Consider Red Rocks closed for the time being. 2. Consider access to the lake tabled until the matter is discussed with the Town Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stearns and passed unanimously. PHASE IV SEWER SYSTEM - COMMUNICATION FROM WEBSTER-MARTIN, INC. Town Manager Janes reported he had a letter from the Webster-Martin, Inc. people with figures on the cost of sewering the lake areas. He was instructed to xerox copies for the men to review at the next meeting. AGREEMENT WITH COLCHESTER ON JUNK CAR STORAGE AREA Town Manager Janes said that we have a verbal agreement with Colchester to participate in the cost of operating and using the junk car storage area, and presented an agreement to be signed which puts in writing the verbal agreement. Mr. Janes was instructed to forward the agreement to John T. Swing for his opinion, and the item would be considered at a later meeting. BASEBALL FIELDS IN REAR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Town Manager Janes was instructed to check with Mr. Godin and get the figures the School Board is putting in the budget for the Baseball Fields to be constructed in back of the Middle School. Mr. Blais made a motion to adjourn to a work session on the budget at 8:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stearns and passed unanimously. Approved Frederick G. Blais, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.