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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/04/1973SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 4, 1973 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting in the City Hall Conference Room, Williston Road, on Monday, June 4, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Nardelli opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Walter Nardelli, Michael D. Flaherty, Paul A. Farrar and Catherine Neubert. MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Zoning Administrative Officer Ward, Fire Chief Melvin Monell, Albert C. Audette, Paul S. Zerr, Bryce Howells, Fred Blais, Barbara Blais, Leon Lestage, Denis C. Vallieres, Rene J. Berard, Martin T. Beauvais, Everett R. Allen, Frank McCaffrey, G. G. Smith, Walter A. Dandridge, Bea Dandridge, Charlotte C. Marsh, William Cimonetti and Frank Jacquemard. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA Chairman Nardelli requested any additions to the agenda. Mr. Ward explained that he had a petition to present from the City employees requesting a pay raise. There is also another petition to come from City employees with the same request. Mr. Farrar proposed the petitions be held for two weeks so that they can be taken in a package and to allow the Council to look into the budget to see if adjustments can be made in salary scales. He also stated if there is to be a vote, it should be for all the employees. There will be three different questions. They will be taken up at the business meeting on June 18, 1973. READING OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 21, 1973 MEETING On Page 4 of the May 21, 1973 minutes, it should be amended to read, "this is the first reading for an ordinance to amend the 1964 Zoning Ordinance." On motion made by Mr. Flaherty and seconded by Mrs. Neubert, the Council unanimously approved the minutes of the May 21, 1973 meeting with above amendment. SIGN DISBURSEMENT ORDERS Mr. Nardelli reminded the Councilmen that the disbursement orders were on the table for approval and signature. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO FREDERICK G. BLAIS, DR. HAROLD P. BROWN AND MR. BRIAN J. GEE Mr. Nardelli read commendations to each of the former council members, Mr. Frederick G. Blais, Dr. Harold P. Brown and Mr. Brian Gee. Name plaques were also presented to the three former members. Mr. Blais accepted for all three as Mr. Gee and Dr. Brown were not present. CONSIDERATION OF BURLINGTON JAYCEE'S REQUEST FOR A PERMIT TO CONDUCT A CIRCUS ON SHELBURNE ROAD A letter from Mr. Bryce Howell, Chairman of the Circus Committee for the Burlington Jaycee's, was read by Mr. Nardelli in which Mr. Howells asked for permission to have the Burlington Jaycees annual fund raising project, a circus, on Thursday, August 23, 1973. Mr. Howells requested to use the driving range on Shelburne Road, north of Automaster Dealer. Mr. Szymanski had requested that the Council look at said site on Shelburne Road. Questions re: sanitation, parking of cars and police to be on duty, were asked of Mr. Howells. Mr. Flaherty made a motion that Mr. Nardelli, Police Chief Carter, Fire Chief Monell and Mr. Szymanski meet on June 5, 1973 to go over points of sanitation, police, etc. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. AMBULANCE SERVICE PROPOSAL BY MR. LEON LESTAGE Mr. Leon Lestage came before the Council re: ambulance service for South Burlington working out of Shelburne which could be started on July 1, 1973. No written proposal has been made, but he has talked with Mr. Szymanski. Mr. Lestage stated it would be a privately owned business and licensed with the state. Mr. Flaherty asked what the fee would be and Mr. Lestage said it would be the same as the City is now paying Burlington for ambulance service. Last year the City paid Burlington $9,000.00 for ambulance service. Mr. Nardelli suggested that Mr. Lestage take his package to the City Manager, Mr. Szymanski. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RESTRICTING MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY PROPERTY Said Ordinance is as follows: Section 1 1. All motorized vehicles except duly authorized emergency and maintenance vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots of South Burlington City properties, and only properly registered vehicles operated by licensed operators are permitted on said roads and parking lots. 2. Any person who is found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdeameanor and the same shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 at the discretion of the court. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage. Mr. Nardelli gave the second reading of the above ordinance restricting motorized vehicles on city property. A discussion followed. Mr. Rene Berard stated that he doesn't believe that the way the ordinance is worded is fair to some of the people of South Burlington. He thinks that some areas should be set aside for these people. Mr. Farrar suggested that the Council entertain a proposal for the use of certain city property to be used. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to approve the second reading of the Ordinance and also stated that Mr. Berard and a member of the Council work together to try to find suitable areas in the city for said vehicles. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty was appointed by Chairman Nardelli to work with Mr. Berard. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TRAPPING OF ANIMALS IN SOUTH BURLINGTON Said Ordinance is as follows: Section 1 The trapping of animals with leg hold type steel traps is prohibited in the City of South Burlington, except as provided in Section two (2) of this ordinance. Section 2 Geme Wardens in the performance of their duties are excluded from the provisions of this ordinance. Section 3 Any person who is found guilty of violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdeameanor and the same shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.00 at the discretion of the court. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect upon passage. Mr. Nardelli gave the second reading of the above ordinance regulating the trapping of animals in South Burlington. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to approve the second reading of said ordinance. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN NARDELLI TO SIGN AREA LIST AND SEWER USE CHARGE AGREEMENT WITH AIR NATIONAL GUARD Mr. Farrar made a motion to approve said authorization. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. FIRST READING OF SIGN ORDINANCE This was the first reading of an ordinance to regulate signs in the City of South Burlington, as revised on May 15, 1973. Mr. Farrar had a question re: Item (m) on Page 16. "Signs for charitable, political, wall or window." Mr. Flaherty stated it should read, "Signs for charitable, political, displayed on a wall or on a window." Mr. Farrar also had a question re: word "immediately" on the bottom of Page 16. Mr. Farrar suggested that the words "ten days" replace the word "immediately." Mr. Farrar also questioned Section 19 - Expiration of Permits. He stated two years might place an undue burden on the people issuing permits and also on those applying for them. He suggested that three years would be better. Mr. Farrar also questioned Section 23, Penalties. He suggested the first sentence should read: "Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50.00. Mr. Flaherty questioned Section 12, Design Standards - (d). He suggested that (d) read that "All signs, and the standards and posts supporting them, shall be of substantial and sturdy construction or signs with break-away pole designs." Mr. Flaherty also suggested that the Council study the break-away poles. Mr. Farrar made a motion to add the words "if available" to the second sentence of Section 6, Sign Review Board on Page 8. The sentence would read: "The Board shall be composed of, if available, (i) an architect, industrial designer, commercial photographer, commercial artist, or other person employed in the graphic arts; etc. etc. etc." The motion was seconded by Mr. Flaherty and opposed by Mrs. Neubert. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to accept the first reading of the South Burlington Sign Ordinance with corrections made on this date. June 4, 1973. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. It was also noted at this time that the Public Hearing for this Sign Ordinance will be June 25, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS FOR LANDFILL MACHINE AND FIRE CHIEF'S EMERGENCY VEHICLE Mr. Audette presented three bids received for landfill machine. He suggested that the City give the bid to the Hedge & Mattheis Company, for the Buffalo-Bomag, Model K-301 Compactor with a delivered price, less trade of $36,990.00. Mr. Farrar moved to accept the recommendation of Mr. Audette. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Monell started to present the bids for the Fire Chief's Emergency vehicle. There was an alarm and this presentation was tabled until Fire Chief Monell could return. SET THE TAX RATE The City tax rate had been submitted by Mr. Szymanski and was read through by Mr. Nardelli. The allowable increase is 3¢. The School District's allowable increase is nine (9) cents. Therefore, the total City tax rate would be $1.37 and the School District's tax rate would be $4.58. The total tax rate for 1973-74 would be $6.21 as compared to $6.06 in 1972-73. Mr. Flaherty made a motion that the tax rate be set at $6.21 per hundred and the area list charge for the Williston Road sewer area be set at $.42 per hundred. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. PRESENTATION OF UNLICENSED DOGS LIST TO COUNCIL FOR REVIEW AND FORWARDING TO CITY DOG CONTROL OFFICER Mr. Ward presented the Council with a list of 102 unlicensed dogs. Mrs. Paquin has contacted the owners of these dogs and no one has answered as yet. A warrant signed by the Council will be forwarded to the Police Chief for legal action. Mr. Farrar made a motion to forward said list of dogs and their owners to the City Dog Control Officer. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Flaherty made a motion to nominate Frederick Sargent and William Robenstein to the Planning Commission. Mr. Sargent will complete the three-year term vacated by Mr. Hugh Marvin and Mr. Robenstein will complete the two-year term vacated by Mr. Arthur Bailey. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. It was also stated that three more members will be placed on the Planning Commission by July 1, 1973. APPOINTMENTS TO ZONING BOARD Mr. Farrar made a motion to reappoint Mr. Frederick Fayette and Mr. Richard Myette to the Zoning Board for three year terms. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mrs. Neubert made a motion to nominate Mr. Paul Farrar as Clerk of the City Council. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. AIRPORT COMMISSION Mr. Flaherty made a motion to reappoint Mr. Vincent D'Acuti to the Airport Commission. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. CITY GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Mr. Flaherty made a motion that the City Government Committee be reappointed. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mr. Flaherty made a motion to reappoint the Growth and Development Committee except for Mrs. Mary Barbara Maher who does not wish reappointment. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. CEMETERY COMMITTEE Mr. Flaherty made a motion to reappoint the members of the Cemetery Committee. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. RECREATION COMMITTEE Mr. Farrar made a motion to reappoint the old members of the Recreation Committee and add Mrs. Madeline T. Weaver, for the terms as scheduled and recommended by the Recreation Director. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. FINE ARTS COMMITTEE Mr. Flaherty made a motion to reappoint the members of the Fine Arts Committee. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Mr. Flaherty made a motion to reappoint the members of the Natural Resources Committee. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. RED ROCKS COMMITTEE Mr. Flaherty made a motion to reappoint the members of the Red Rocks Committee. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Nardelli suggested the Council consider some form of showing the Council's interest and pleasure in the work the people on all the committees are doing. A copy of said list of committees is attached and made a part of these minutes. REMOVAL OF TABLING OF FIRE CHIEF'S EMERGENCY VEHICLE Mr. Monell recommended Lake Buick's bid of $3467.00 for his Emergency vehicle. This is not the lowest bid, however, other bids do not include the same optional equipment. Mr. Farrar made a motion to accept Fire Chief Monell's recommendation of Lake Buick's bid. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M., at which time the Council was to go into Executive Session. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council came out of Executive session at 10:50 P.M. at which time they reconvened for a regular meeting. Mrs. Neubert made a motion to hire Richard Spokes as City Attorney on a retainer fee basis for three months, at which time the method of payment will be reviewed. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Approved Paul Farrar, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.