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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 04/01/1985CITY COUNCIL 1, April 1985 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 1 April 1985, at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, Leona Lansing, George Mona, William Peters Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Sidney Poger, Planning Commission; Don Whitten, Sewage Treatment Dept; Barry Carris, Regional Planning Commission; Stan Wilbur of Wilbur of Webster-Martin Comments & questions from the Public (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. Report from Chittenden County Regional Planning Mr. Carris reported on 4 major areas: solid waste, the airport, aesthetics criteria, and the original plan. Airport: a 3-month study is underway, but because the issue is in the Legislature, it is not known what impact the study will have. The aim is to help people make an intelligent decision. South Burlington's specific concerns were stressed, especially the income derived. Solid Waste: The Commission has looked carefully at what Rutland is doing with burning. Mr. Carris said there would probably be no concrete action until a crisis situation is reached. Mr. Farrar noted that South Burlington probably has 4 years before there is a problem. Mr. Carris added that consultants would be hired at a later stage and that they are also looking at the possibility of generating electricity at the same time. Aesthetic Criteria: A grant has been received from the Vermont Humanities group to implement a quantitative means of considering aesthetics. Regional Plan Update: The plan expires January 1, 1987 and the expectation is to have it re-updated by next spring. Mr. Carris gave the Council a survey of needs to be completed. Mr. Farrar noted that the Regional Plan and the South Burlington plan were not always together and suggested some dialogue to get them together. Biscuss option for increasing capacity and phosphorus removal for Bartletts Bay Sewage Treatment Plant Mr. Szymanski reported that an OK has been received to increase the plant by 100,000 gpd on the condition that sludge storage facilities are increased. This will cost about 130,000. Mr. Wilbur advised that they had tried to get the State to change its priority last for funding, but it was too late. What the State has agreed to do is to issue a planning advance for a complete facility to handle phosphorus as well as sludge. The total package for the upgrade will be $250,000 to $300,000. Mr. Farrar questioned whether they should be planning to double the size of the plant at the same time as capacity will be used up before it ever gets used. Mr. Wilbur said the original layout on the site is for double the capacity. A ballpark figure for doubling the capacity is about $4,000,000, with no federal or state funds available. Mr. Flaherty asked what the City's share of the $300,000 would be, and Mr. Wilbur estimated at least $250,000. Mr. Farrar asked whether it was possible to double the capacity in stages. Mr. Wilbur said there is no easy step plan. There is also the question of discharging 1,600,000 gpd into Shelburne Bay which will have to be discussed with Water Quality and Water Resources people. Mr. Szymanski noted that noted that they will have to set the rate to be charged to developers. Mr. Farrar said this should be done on a long-range plan basis. Mr. Wilbur felt the storage facilities for sludge can be put up in time to meet the deadline. Sign Street Improvement Notes Mr. Szymanski advised that there were two notes, one for $100,000 and one for $42,000, both at 7.05% at the Chittenden. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council sign the street improvement notes as presented by the City Manager. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Review Planning & Zoning Agendas No issues were raised. Minutes of March 18, 1985 Ms. Lansing moved that the minutes of March 18, 1985 be approved as written. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous consent. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement Orders were signed. Old Business The reappraisal information letter was discussed. Mr. Farrar felt that an addition should be made indicating that the reappraisal would not change the taxes on an "average" piece of property. Mr. Flaherty felt there has to be more information to homeowners, such as figures of average increase for residences. The change in the inventory tax should also he mentioned. It was agreed this should he done. Cable TV Mr. Farrar noted that Burlington is getting $1,000,000 from CTV and he felt the City Attorney should be requested to be sure that when the PSB sets the rate. CTV should not "collect its taxes" in South Burlington. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council meet as Liquor Control Board. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous consent. Mr. Szymanski presented a list of license renewals that had no problems involved: 2 Cork & Board, Pauline's, Brick Oven, Sheraton, Lum's, Kinfolks, Ramada Inn, Vinny's Hot Spot, Bonanza. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Control Board sign the renewals as presented by the City Manager. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Two other renewals, Spillanes Mobil (2 locations) and the Windjammer are not in compliance with the sign ordinance. After some discussion. Mr. Flaherty moved that the message be conveyed to Spillanes and the Windjammer, that the Liquor Control Board will disapprove of their liquor licenses unless they comply with the sign ordinance. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. An entertainment permit was requested for Garfields for a pool tournament on April 8, 10, 13, and 14, from 7PM to 1AM. Police and-fire officials cited no problems. Mr. Mona moved that the entertainment permit be granted to Garfields. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. A catering permit was requested by Grandview Corp. for a wedding reception at Kofc Hall on April 20, From 3-9 PM. No problems were cited. Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the catering request of Grandview Corp. as presented by the City Manager. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous approval. Mr. Szymanski advised that ETV had held a party at the Green Mountain Power building Friday, March 29. It was catered by the Sheraton and wine was served. As the request was received late, Mr. Szymanski had approved it. Ms. Lansing moved that the Board approve retroactively the catering request of the Sheraton. Mr. Flaherty seconded with unanimous consent. Executive Session Mr. Flaherty moved that the Liquor Control Board adjourn and meet as City Council in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the ambulance service contract and the evaluation of a city employee, and come out of executive session only for the purpose of adjournment. There was no second, and Mr. Flaherty withdrew his motion. Mr. Mona then moved that the Liquor Control Board adjourn and meet as City Council in Executive session with the understanding that the City Manager would attend the first part of the session but would not be present for the evaluation part. The motion passed 3-2. The Council came out of Executive Session and by motion of Mr. Mona and seconded by Ms. Lansing the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.