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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10/15/1973SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1973 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting in the City Hall Conference Room, Williston Road, on Monday, October 15, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Nardelli opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Walter Nardelli, Catherine Neubert, Michael Flaherty, Paul Farrar and William Cimonetti MEMBERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT William J. Szymanski, City Manager; Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator, Bea Dandridge, Walter A. Dandridge, J. Everett Reed, James Goddette, Richard Bingham, Charlotte Marsh, Nancy Grucza. Arlene Krapcho, Peter Yankowski and Cheryl Benfield. Mr. Nardelli wanted to add two items to the agenda which are: Communication from Chairman Fred Maher of the City Government Committee and also a communication from Mary Barbara Maher, Chairman of the Planning Commission. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 1973 MEETING Mr. Flaherty stated that on Page 2, in the first paragraph there was a correction. It should be "three to 0 vote with Mrs. Neubert abstaining." Mr. Farrar made a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of October 1, 1973 as corrected. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. DISBURSEMENT ORDERS Mr. Nardelli reminded the Councilmen that the disbursement orders were on the table for approval and signature. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE - RED ROCKS RULES AND REGULATIONS Mr. Nardelli stated that according to the minutes of the meeting of October 1, 1973, some changes were requested, re: Red Rocks Ordinance. It was stated that according to the City Attorney, it is permissible to put someone in jail. Mr. Flaherty stated he would like to delete "imprisoned not more than 30 days" in Section 10: Violation of the Rules (a)." Mr. Farrar agreed with Mr. Flaherty on this point. There was discussion, re: Section 8: Park Hours and Time Limits (a), Road and parking areas are open from 10:00 A.M. to one-half hour after sunset. Mr. Yankowski of the Red Rocks Committee stated they wanted the parking lot closed because of no supervision before 10:00 A.M. and one-half hour after sunset. Mr. Farrar suggested opening at 6:00 A.M. and closing at 11:00 P.M. Mr. Szymanski suggested sunrise to sunset. Mr. Yankowski stated that most people would like to stay until sunset. Mr. Szymanski stated the Council could change these rules later on. Mrs. Neubert stated there could be settings of different times for different seasons. Mr. Farrar again suggested 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. The final change for Section 8: (a) is "Road and parking areas are open from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M." Mrs. Neubert questioned Section 12: Boating and Fishing. She thought boating and fishing should be allowed in the spring and in the fall. Mr. Cimonetti stated that a swimming area will have to be designated. Mr. Farrar suggested that boating and fishing not be permitted in the designated swimming area or within 100 feet thereof. Mr. Nardelli read the Ordinance Regulating Conduct in Red Rocks Park at this time. Mr. Reed asked if there was going to be someone on the gate 17 hours per day, and stated he thought the park should be closed at 9:00 P.M. There was discussion, re: bicycling and pedestrians in the park, different uses for different seasons, etc. Mr. Yankowski questioned flotation and swimming aids under Section 7: Bathing. He stated they would interfere with swimming lessons, etc. and suggested deleting (c) altogether. Mr. Farrar suggested that under Section 7: Bathing - the Recreation Director shall have the power to establish reasonable rules and regulations for beach and park use. Mr. Flaherty made a motion to accept the Ordinance Regulating Conduct in Red Rocks Park as amended at the first reading. Mr. Cimonetti seconded said motion which passed unanimously. CONSIDER JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CITY PLANNER Mr. Szymanski combined everyone's ideas and put them together in one form. Mr. Cimonetti took what Mr. Szymanski had and put down what he thought a City Planner should be. Mr. Cimonetti preserved the rule of the City Planner as being the agent of the Planning Commission. At this time, Mr. Cimonetti read what he had prepared. Mrs. Neubert questioned #4 - would the Planner give advice to the Planning Commission or would the Planning Commission take advice from the Planner? Mr. Cimonetti stated he sees the City Planner doing things for the Planning Commission. On Mr. Szymanski's second sheet, the Planning Commission had recommended the Requirements and Qualifications for a City Planner. Mr. Flaherty stated he liked Mr. Cimonetti's broad functions and would like to see Mr. Szymanski's requirements and qualifications added to it. Mr. Cimonetti stated his plan should go before the Planning Commission for their perusal and thought. Mr. Flaherty made a motion that the paper put out by William Cimonetti along with Page 2 of William Szymanski's be sent to the Planning Commission for their approval and be back on the Council's table at the next meeting for adjustment, if any. Mr. Farrar seconded said motion which passed unanimously. It was stated that this will be on the formal agenda for the next Council meeting. Mrs. Krapcho suggested adding "general public" to Paragraph #2 of Principal Responsibilities. Mr. Cimonetti stated a City Planner should not have the responsibility for notifying the public. At this time Mrs. Neubert asked how much the City has gone over the budget on Red Rocks Bridge. It was stated that the amount was at least $1000.00. DISCUSSION ON CITY GROWTH CONTROL LIMITATIONS Mr. Nardelli stated he did not want the public to be misguided by the article in the paper on October 10, 1973. He stated the Planning Commission is looking for many ways to controlling growth and are trying to find legal basis for their actions. It was suggested that building use permits be limited. It was stated that what was in the paper was the first notice received by anyone in the City. It is just a method of thinking in the problem of how to control growth. Mr. Nardelli read the statement from the Attorney General. The City Attorney questioned the legality and the Attorney General stated it (building use permits) was legal. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR SETTLING TANK COVERS AT BARTLETT BAY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Szymanski stated that back in the spring the City got approval for construction of settling tank covers as there was a problem of icing, etc. The State and Federal Government stated the City could go ahead and get bids. Bids were obtained on October 3rd, 1973. The lowest bid received is from Murray Const. in the total amount of $56,500.00. All the bids (three) have been reviewed and Mr. Szymanski has recommended the lowest bid. Mr. Szymanski stated this will cost the City approximately $10,000.00. Mr. Farrar made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Manager for the low bid of Murray Const. in the amount of $56,500.00. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski stated the $10,000.00 is coming from a surplus of the Sewer Bonds under Phase I, II, etc. Mr. Szymanski also stated he hoped the work could be completed by December. DISCUSS STATUS OF EMPLOYEES' LIFE INSURANCE AFTER RETIREMENT Mr. Szymanski stated that recently an individual retired and the question of life insurance came up - whether the City should carry it or the employee should carry it. The retiree asked if the City would carry the insurance. The insurance carrier suggested the City reduce group insurance to $2000.00 from retirement to death. At the present time all City employees have $10,000.00 insurance coverage. Mr. Farrar questioned, re: retirement policies just purchased by the City. He stated this could be added to the Retirement Fund rather than life insurance. He stated that adding to the Retirement Fund would seem to be more beneficial to the City employees. Mr. Nardelli stated this should be in negotiation and should be considered at Budget time. It was decided that this should be brought up again at the Budget hearings and at negotiations. CONSIDER MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT NOVEMBER 5, 1973, MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF THOMPSON'S COURT TO THE AIRPORT Mr. Farrar made a motion to have an Executive Session on November 5, 1973, re: Thompson's Court. Mrs. Neubert seconded said motion which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION FROM FRED MAHER Mr. Nardelli read the communication from Fred Maher, dated October 12, 1973, re: school budget projection in charter and conflict of interest. Mr. Nardelli suggested that the school budget item go before the School Board. Mr. Farrar stated the City Council should take action on the conflict of interest. Mr. Szymanski will have the conflict of interest item at the next meeting. COMMUNICATION FROM MARY BARBARA MAHER This communication from Mrs. Maher was relative to the portion of the Quarry Hill property zoned for business. Mrs. Maher suggested BPD and R-7. Mr. Ward stated he thought it should be zoned BR. There was much discussion, re: BR and BPD. Mrs. Neubert stated that on her trip to Colorado, she learned much and wants to share it with the Council at some time in the future. Mrs. Neubert made a motion to adjourn said meeting at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Flaherty seconded said motion which passed unanimously. Paul Farrar, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.