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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/16/1973SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MEETING MAY 16, 1973 The South Burlington City Council held its reorganization meeting in the City Hall Conference Room on Wednesday, May 16, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. City Manager Szymanski chaired the meeting. He welcomed Mrs. Neubert and Mr. Farrar, the newly elected Councilmen, saying he was looking forward to working with them for the good of the community. He then opened the meeting with the Salute to the Flag. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Helen D. Paquin administered the oath of office of the position of Councilman for the City of South Burlington to Paul A. Farrar for a three year term and to Mrs. Catherine M. Neubert for a two year term. MEMBERS PRESENT Walter Nardelli, Michael D. Flaherty, Brian J. Gee, Paul A. Farrar and Catherine M. Neubert. OTHERS PRESENT William J. Szymanski, City Manager; Zoning Administrator Ward, Frederic O. Sargent, Virginia R. Kelleher, Kathleen Kelleher, Sally Farrar, Walter A. Dandridge, Albert C. Audette, A. James Oliver of 233 St. Paul St., Burlington: Free Press Reporter Cheryl Benfield, Mary Barbara Maher and daughter, George Wilson from WCAX, John Hart, and Catherine Hayden, Secretary. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN City Manager Szymanski opened the chair for nominations. Mr. Flaherty nominated Walter Nardelli for Chairman, pointing out Mr. Nardelli's years of dedicated service as Selectman and Councilman. Mr. Gee seconded the motion saying that he looked forward to the coming year under the leadership of Mr. Nardelli. There were no other nominations and motion was made and seconded to close the nominations, and Mr. Nardelli was unanimously elected Chairman. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Mr. Farrar nominated Mr. Flaherty for the position of Vice-Chairman saying he respected the leadership shown by Mr. Flaherty this past year. Motion seconded by Mr. Nardelli. There were no other nominations and motion was made and seconded to close the nominations, and Mr. Flaherty was unanimously elected Vice- Chairman. ELECTION OF CLERK Mr. Nardelli made a motion to nominate Mr. Gee as Clerk of the Council, saying he had done such a good job as Clerk he should continue. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Farrar and voted unanimously. Chairman Nardelli then took the chair to conduct the business meeting. He thanked the Council for its vote of confidence, saying he felt it was an honor and a priviledge to be the Chairman, that the Council had a big job in terms of obligation to the city. He outlined the items on which the Council would be concentrating - zoning regulations, the master plan, zoning map and official city map as well as on the sign ordinance. SET TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Gee made a motion to hold regular Council meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month in the City Hall Conference Room, the meetings to start at 7:30 P.M. except during the summer months of June, July and August when the Meetings would start at 8 P.M. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COUNCIL Chairman Nardelli asked if there had been any criticism concerning the persons persently in the appointed position. He was assured there was none. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to approve the following positions: Treasurer Helen D. Paquin Trustee of Public Funds Helen D. Paquin Auditor Thompson. Kelly, Jacobs & Gallagher City Agent Denis J. Blanck Civil Defense Director Melvin A. Monell Asst. Civil Defense Dir Albert C. Audette Constable, First Donald W. Lavalette Constable, Second Norman J. Airoldi Electrical Inspector James P. Ploof Grand Juror Denis J. Blanck Tree Warden Dr. Samuel C. Wiggans Zoning Administrator Richard R. Ward Mr. Gee seconded the motion and the above appointments were approved unanimously. The Council had a discussion on the appointment of a City Attorney. Councilman Gee pointed out that the Council had discussed the hiring of a full time attorney. Mr. Szymanski said this had been discussed with Mr. Ewing, also discussed was the possible appointment of Richard Spokes of Ewing and Spokes as City Attorney as mentioned in a letter from Attorney which stated that Mr. Spokes would have the time to attend the meetings as well as take care of the legal matters as they came up and that he, Mr. Ewing, would be available for consultation. Mrs. Neubert wondered if School Superintendent Tuttle had been contacted about the suggestion of the hiring of a full-time City Attorney, and was told that this had been done and the item would be considered at the next Steering Committee meeting. Mr. Gee then motioned that Mr. Ewing be appointed City Attorney on a temporary basis. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. DISCUSSION ON WORK SESSIONS Chairman Nardelli said the Council should consider meeting two nights a week in order to speed up completion of the Sign Ordinance and the Zoning Regulation package. Councilman Gee made a motion that the Council would schedule work session on the Sign Ordinance after the regular business meeting held on the first and third Monday of the month, and the Council would meet with the Planning Commission for a work session on the Zoning Regulations package on the first and third Tuesday of the month until the Zoning Regulation package is in workable packet for presentation to the people. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. In discussing the motion Mrs. Neubert remarked that the Environmental Board is holding a meeting on the B.S.S.B. item on Tuesday, May 22, and asked if just for that date, the meeting could be held on Wednesday, the 23rd. All the Councilmen agreed to the change. APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Nardelli reported that the changes in Planning Commission make-up just approved by the voters, does not take effect for 60 days. He reminded the Councilmen that a Council member is allowed on the Planning Commission now. He asked for a motion to appoint a Council member to the Commission. Councilman Farrar made a motion to appoint Mrs. Neubert to the Planning Commission for the interim period of 60 days. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. SET UP INTERVIEWS FOR APPLICANTS TO COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER The Council agreed to schedule interviews of the applicants for the openings on the Planning Commission on Monday and Wednesday, May 21 and 23, 1973 from 7 to 8 P.M. and from then on the interviews will be held on the first and third Monday and Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8 P.M. City Manager Szymanski was instructed to set up the interviews. Councilman Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 P.M. Councilman Gee seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Approved Brian J. Gee, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.