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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 03/20/1978CITY COUNCIL MARCH 20, 1978 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday, March 20, 1978 at 8:00 p.m. in the Assessor's Office, City Hall, 1175 williston Road. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; William Burgess, Martin Paulsen, Frank Armstrong Member Absent Michael Flaherty Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Free Press Reporter Additions to agenda The following items were added to the agenda: 1) Continued discussion of additional personnel for city hall 2) Sign Ordinance 3) Capital Budget 4) Sewer policy 5) Regional Planning Master Plan 6) Set date of budget hearing There were no objections to adding these items. Minutes of March 13, 1978 It was moved by Mr. Paulsen and seconded by Mr. Armstrong to approve the minutes of March 13, 1978 as written. The motion passed unanimously. Disbursement orders Disbursement orders were signed. City Service Officer appointment Mr. Szymanski explained the duties of the service officer, which are to take care of welfare emergencies during the hours when the State Social Welfare Office is closed. Mr. Paulsen moved that Mrs. Neubert be reappointed as the City Service Officer and Bill Szymanski as the Deputy Service Officer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Armstrong and passed unanimously. Date of budget hearing Chairman Farrar stated that the Council should by formal action set the date and place of the annual city Budget Hearing. Mr. Burgess moved that the annual city and School District Budget hearing be held on April 6, 1978 at the High School Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Armstrong and passed unanimously. Charter Amendments Mr. Farrar read the resolution for the amendment, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes as is the notice of the public hearing, the date of which was set for April 24, 1978 at the City Hall Conference Room. Mr. Paulsen moved that the resolution and the notice of the Public Hearing be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Burgess and passed with all present in favor. Planning Commission and Zoning Board agendas On item 5 of the Commission agenda, which dealt with the Official Map. Mr. Farrar asked that Planner Stephen Page be present at the next Council meeting to discuss this item. He also stated that he wished consideration be given to the adoption of an interim official city map to cover the proposed street networks in crucial areas such as in the so-called super block - the area bounded by Williston Road, Dorset Street, Hinesburg Road, and Kennedy Dr. There were no comments regarding the April 3, 1978 Zoning Board agenda, however, Mr. Burgess expressed his concern about the Big Burger use variance hearing being held today. He was concerned that the proposal for a drive-up quick service window would add to traffic congestion on Williston Road. Mr. Burgess made the motion that the City Council is concerned about the potential traffic impact the granting of this variance would have on Williston Road and that this concern be forwarded to the Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Paulsen and passed unanimously. Interim Zoning Mr. Burgess asked Mr. Armstrong if he were satisfied with the proposed documents since he was instrumental in initiating them. Mr. Armstrong said that the scope was somewhat larger than his original recommendations but that it was acceptable to him. A discussion as to the limits that will be affected by the regulations followed and it was felt they should be enlarged. Mr. Paulsen moved that the interim zoning boundaries be expanded to include all the area on the westerly side of Shelburne Road between the railroad and Shelburne Road, and also the land bounded by Dorset St., Williston Road, Hinesburg Road and the northerly lot line of the properties on the north side of Iby St., said line extended westerly to Dorset St. The motion was seconded by Mr. Armstrong and passed unanimously. Mr. Burgess stated that our concerns and course of action to be implemented should be clearly documented and coordinated with the Planning Commission. Mr. Farrar stated that they would be and that this would be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Farrar requested that the expanded interim zoning boundaries be reviewed by the Planning Commission with their comments given in writing to the Council and that the Commission be informed that the public hearing will be held at the Middle School on April 10, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. Sign Ordinance Mr. Farrar said that the ordinances adopted in 1973 require non-conforming signs to be removed 5 years after adoption, which is in July of 1978. This Council could leave the ordinances as they are or they could proceed to amend them. It was the consensus of the members that the City Attorney be contacted for drafting an amendment to the removal section. It was suggested by the Chairman that this be amended to require removal after 15 years from the date of erection or 5 years after adoption of the original ordinance, whichever is longer. Size of the signs was also discussed and it was generally agreed that this required more input before any action was taken. Capital Budget Mr. Farrar asked Mr. Szymanski if there was any information from the City Attorney regarding the legality of the Capital Budget program that was included and adopted in last year's budget. There is a question in the minds of some people as to the legality of the capital budget and the City Attorney was asked for his opinion, which he has not yet given. Regional Planning Master Plan Mr. Farrar stated that a letter had been received from the Regional Planning Commission stating that they have commenced with the updating of the plan entitled, "We Are Not the Last Generation" and that they have requested local officials to submit their comments as soon as possible. He outlined some objections to the plan for the other members, especially regarding the growth policy. He requested that the other members review the document and present their comments. Messrs. Paulsen and Burgess stated that they did not have a copy and requested the City Manager to get one for each of them. City Hall Personnel Mr. Burgess said that he felt the issue of extra personnel at city hall had not been resolved as a result of the meeting with the Planning Commission on March 14, 1978. Mr. Farrar said that the budget could still be revised after the April 6, 1978 budget hearing but that it might be difficult to amend it so as to go to the voters for additional funds for the added personnel. Mr. Armstrong said he was against going to the voters. The possibility of appointing a committee of interested citizens to study the need was discussed. Mr. Burgess moved that the Council go into executive session solely for the purpose of reviewing a proposed land swap and that no action would be taken during this session, and that after the session the Council will adjourn its meeting with no other business conducted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Paulsen and passed unanimously. The meeting was declared adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.