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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/21/1973SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 21, 1973 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting in the City Hall Conference Room, Williston Road, on Monday, May 21, 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 William J. Szymanski, City Manager; Zoning Administrative Officer Ward, Fire Chief Melvin Monell, Thomas Schroeder, Bea Dandridge, Walter A. Dandridge, Bernie Cummings, Charles Church, Everett R. Allen, Charlotte C. Marsh, F. C. McCaffrey, Jean Hildick, Ethel Schuele, Robert Larson, Raymond Danis and Paul S. Zerr. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Chairman Nardelli requested any additions to the agenda. The Councilmen unanimously agreed to add four items to the agenda, as follows: 1. Discussion of the light poles and wires on Williston Road. 2. Brian Gee's letter of resignation. 3. Mr. Szymanski requested that general business such as bank loans and renewal notes be added. 4. Mr. Szymanski also requested that a request from Mr. Bernard Cummings for an entertainment permit in Zayer's parking lot be discussed. This also included a request for a waiver of the $10.00 fee for such permit. Mr. Farrar moved the permit be given and $10.00 fee waived. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion, passed unanimously. READING OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 1973 MEETING. On motion made by Mr. Farrar and seconded by Mrs. Neubert, the Council unanimously approved the minutes of the April 9, 1973 meeting. On motion made by Mr. Flaherty and seconded by Mr. Farrar, the Council unanimously approved the minutes of the May 7, 1973 meeting. On motion made by Mr. Flaherty and seconded by Mr. Farrar, the Council unanimously approved the minutes of the May 16, 1973 reorganizational meeting. SIGN DISBURSEMENT ORDERS Mr. Nardelli reminded the Councilmen that the disbursement orders were on the table for approval and signature. PLANNING COMMISSION, AS AFFECTED BY RECENTLY ADOPTED CHARTER CHANGE Mr. Nardelli read a memo from Mr. Fred Maher, Chairman of the City Government Committee suggesting that appointees be named as soon as possible to the three remaining years of Mr. Marvin's term and the two remaining years of Mr. Bailey's term. He also suggested that three additional appointees, for terms to expire in 1974, 1975 and 1976 might also be made as soon as possible even though they could not take office until mid-July. At this time, Mr. Nardelli spoke to Mr. Thomas Schroeder re: the Public Forum for zoning and planning he had planned for May 23rd and cancelled because of a conflict with the joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. Mr. Schroeder wants to obtain a date that would be compatible so that the City Council and planning Commission can attend. It was stated that a practical date for such public meeting would be in July when the City Council and full Planning Commission could attend. Mr. Schroeder stated anyone interested in getting on the Planning Commission might attend such a forum, and also stated it would be information seeking and to better inform residents of South Burlington. Mr. Nardelli stated the meeting Mr. Schroeder had called was not sanctioned by the City Council or Planning Commission. He believes that Mr. Schroeder's group would be more valuable later when the full Planning Commission was in session. After some further discussion, Mr. Nardelli suggested the date of June 26, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. for said Public Meeting. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNCIL CHAIRMAN AS AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CITY Mr. Flaherty made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing Councilman Nardelli to act as agent of the City. Mr. Farrar seconded the motion which passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATIONS OF MR. BAILEY AND MR. MARVIN FROM PLANNING COMMISSION AND ALSO LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM MR. GEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mr. Bailey's and Mr. Marvin's letters of resignation from the Planning Commission were read. Mr. Brian Gee's letter of resignation from the City Council as of May 21, 1973 was also read. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to accept the resignations and moved letters of commendations be sent to said gentlemen. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. AGREEMENT FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RED ROCKS BEACH HOUSE A suggestion had been made by the Red Rocks Committee to investigate the possibility of a beach house. This was done through Peter Bergh, an architect. He, in turn, asked Anthony Adams to prepare a sketch. Such sketch was presented to the City Council in January. Since January the entire building was redesigned. There was discussion re: price of project - $71,300.00, square footage of beach house, etc. A motion was made by Mr. Farrars to approve the architectural services in the amount of $6,000.00. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. SIGN AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONAL WORK AT THE BARTLETTS BAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Szymanski said the State had suggested the City put covers over the clarifiers at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The estimated amount from Webster-Martin will be $4,000.00 Federal aid and State aid and 15% from the City of South Burlington will cover the cost. Mr. Farrar made a motion to approve the additional engineering services. Mr. Flaherty seconded motion which passed unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RESTRICTION OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY PROPERTY It is stated in said ordinance that all motorized vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots of South Burlington City property. This was the first reading of said ordinance and must be advertized. Mr. Farrar made a motion to approve the first reading of the Ordinance and then amended it to read in Sec. 1. 1. All motorized vehicles, except duly authorized emergency and maintenance vehicles, are restricted to roads, etc. Mr. Flaherty seconded motion which passed unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TRAPPING OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLING. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to accept the first reading of the ordinance. Mrs. Neubert seconded the motion which passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST TO ATTEND A ONE-DAY SEMINAR June 4, 1973) ON CITY PLANNING AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Mr. Farrar made a motion to accept the City Manager's request to attend the seminar at Rutgers University on June 4, 1973. Mr. Flaherty seconded motion which passed unanimously. RENEWAL OF NOTES Mr. Szymanski stated there were several note renewals to be approved. Said notes were: Water Dept. Amt. of $45,000.00 at 3.9% at the Merchants Bank. School buses - Amt. of $10,000.00 at 3.2% at the Chittenden Bank. Phase 4 of the Sewer Project - Amt. of $225,000.00 at 3.2% at the Chittenden Bank. Red Rocks Development - Amt. of $55,000.00 at 3.2%. Federal funding is anticipated for all except Water Dept. Mr. Farrar made a motion to approve renewal of all notes. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 1964 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS A letter was received from Mr. Tudhope presenting the Ordinance to amend the 1964 Zoning Ordinance. It was stated that the surrounding communities would have to be notified. Mr. Szymanski suggested the date of June 25, 1973 for a public hearing. Mr. Farrar made a motion to take the date as given, June 25, 1973, for a public hearing and to accept the amendments as presented by the Planning Commission. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF THE LIGHT POLES AND WIRES ON WILLISTON ROAD Mr. Nardelli suggested that the City start getting the wires underground on Williston Road. Mr. Farrar suggested that the City approach the matter including the whole town. Mr. Flaherty suggested that the City contact the Power Company to schedule a meeting to discuss the matter. Mr. Szymanski will set up said meeting. CONSIDER CHANGES IN SIGN ORDINANCES Sections 17 through 27 were discussed. Mr. Nardelli suggested that the whole Sign Ordinance be taken in a package and gone over in detail on June 4, 1973. Mr. Farrar made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M. Motion was seconded by Mr. Flaherty and passed unanimously, after which the Council went into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session the three consultants interested in the City Study to be undertaken under the Revenue Sharing Funds program were discussed in detail. They were Mr. Nadworny, Thomas Tirney, and the Envico Company from Cornish, New Hampshire. Mr. Flaherty described in detail the scope of the work involved, stating that both Mr. Tirney and Mr. Nadworny were qualified to undertake the work. It was decided that Mr. Nadworny had more experience in the area of the type of work desired. Mr. Flaherty, Mr. Gee, and City Manager Szymanski had interviewed Mr. Nadworny and Mr. Tirney and were unanimous in their recommendation of Mr. Nadworny. On motion made, seconded, and so passed the Executive Session was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. and the Regular Meeting was reconvened. EMPLOYMENT OF A CONSULTANT FOR THE CITY STUDY Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Szymanski's recommendation was taken under advisement. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire Mr. Nadworny to undertake the City Study. Seconded by Mrs. Neubert. There was no discussion. Mr. Nardelli concurred with the motion and the motion was passed unanimously. On motion made, seconded, and so passed, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Approved Clerk of City Council Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.