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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/16/1983CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1983 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 16, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Michael Flaherty, Vice-Chairman; Leona Lansing, William Burgess Members Absent Paul Farrar, Hugh Marvin Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; David Minnich, Assistant City Manager; Bruce O'Neill, Recreation Department; Joseph Obuchowski, Attorney Read Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 2, 1983 Ms. Lansing moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 2, 1983 be approved as printed. Mr. Burgess seconded with unanimous approval. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement Orders were signed. Sign petition for buried telephone cable along south side of Kennedy Drive Mr. Szymanski explained that the telephone company wishes to install a conduit on the south side of Kennedy Drive from Kimball Avenue to Hinesburg Road. This will link up with the completed portion from Windridge to Sugar Tree developments. He indicated the phone company will resod. Mr. Burgess moved that the Council sign the petition for buried telephone cable on the south side of Kennedy Drive with the stipulations that work will not be done during peak traffic hours as defined by the City Manager and that landscaping will be restored to the approval of the City Manager. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Sign Proclamation designating Saturday, June 4, 1983 as "Life Be In It Super day" Mr. O'Neill explained that the National Recreation & Parks Association has asked communities to participate in this event. South Burlington is planning a variety of activities in the high school/middle school complex, at Red Rocks Park; and a Senior Citizens open house at City Hall. The request is for the Council to endorse the proclamation. Mr. Burgess moved that the City Council endorse the proclamation designating Saturday, June 4, 1983 as "Life Be In It Super day." Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Act on City Planner's memo regarding zoning violation on Shelburne Road Mr. Szymanski explained that the property in question is just below Shearer Chevrolet on Shelburne Road. Several years ago the owner got permission from the State to extend the culvert 300-400 feet toward the lake. He excavated but did not put in a proper headwall. Last year, he replaced the pipe and built a headwall. The owner is continuing to fill the area, and erosion is still taking place in the area of the new culvert. Mr. Szymanski noted that a permit for such activity is now required but was not when the filling work was begun. He also indicated that the owner's attorney has informed him that the owner intends to come in to discuss the matter. Mr. Burgess moved that the City Council support the City in its endeavors to enforce the ordinance as outlined in the City Planner's memo of May 13, 1983. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Accept resignation of W. Kirk Woolery from the City Planning Commission and Sign Resolution of Commendation Mr. Burgess moved that the City Council accept with regret the resignation of W. Kirk Woolery from the City Planning Commission and sign a Resolution of Commendation for Mr. Woolery. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Review Zoning Board Agenda Concern was expressed at the proposal to allow a variety store at the Mobil Station on Kennedy Drive and Hinesburg Road. Mr. Burgess noted that this is the type of spot zoning the City has attempted to avoid. Mr. Burgess moved that the City Council recommend to the Zoning that it should not approve the application for a variety store at Kennedy Drive and Hinesburg Road based on sketchy information and on the presumption that this is spot zoning which the City does not wish to encourage. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Sign Resolution of Commendation for Councilman William L. Burgess and make presentation Ms. Lansing moved that the City Council sign the Resolution of Commendation for Councilman William L. Burgess. Mr. Burgess seconded and the motion passed 2- 0 with Mr. Burgess abstaining. Mr. Szymanski then made a presentation to Mr. Burgess. Other Business The date of the Reorganization Meeting was set at either Thursday, May 19, at 3 P.M., or Friday, May 20, at 5 P.M. Ms. Lansing moved that the City Council send a formal note of thanks to Ann Groves for the flowers and shrubs she planted by the City Hall sign. Mr. Burgess seconded with unanimous approval Mr. Szymanski reported that a draft of the vendors/peddlers license will be ready for review at the next meeting. Executive Session Mr. Burgess moved that the City Council go into executive session for the purpose of discussing labor contracts. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. The City Council came out of Executive Session. By motion of Mr. Burgess and seconded by Ms. Lansing the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Clerk. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.