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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/21/1985CITY COUNCIL 21 JANUARY 1985 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 21 January 1985, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Michael Flaherty, Acting Chairman; Leona Lansing, George Mona Members Absent Paul Farrar, William Peters Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Kathy Gutting, Lisa Natti, Northeastern Family Institute; Jim Cheng, Burlington Free Press; Miles Haller; Joe Obuchowski, Attorney Comments & questions from the public (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. Act on petition from New England Telephone Company for the installation of 127 feet of underground cable on Hadley Rd. Mr. Szymanski explained that the cable will run to a control box along the north side of the road. Mr. Mona moved that the Council approve the petition from New England Telephone for the installation of 127 feet of underground cable on Hadley Rd. Ms. Lansing seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Review Zoning & Planning Agendas Mr. Mona noted that the Planning Commission will be reviewing a plan to divide portions of the Farrell property into three parcels. He recalled that when the Commission had reconsidered rezoning the Farrell property, Mr. Farrell's attorney had said it wasn't appropriate. Mr. Szymanski advised that this is not the land where the Farrell home is located; this parcel fronts onto Shelburne Rd. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed that the City Manager would send a letter to the Planning Commission asking that they consider very carefully how things are going on that total property. Ms. Lansing raised the question of a second fire station in that area. Both Mr. Mona and Mr. Szymanski noted that they had discussed with Burlington Fire Commissioners the possibility of a joint effort with regard to a fire station. Mr. Szymanski added that Burlington has also raised the question of a joint fire station near the university but added that the money involved would be double what South Burlington pays now. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. Minutes of January 7, 1985 Ms. Lansing moved that the Minutes of January 7, 1985 be approved as written. Mr. Mona Seconded with unanimous consent. Old Business 1. M.P.O.: Ms. Lansing noted that the Citizens Advisory Committee is still to be set up and that the city must make an appointment to the Committee. 2. Group Home: Mr. Flaherty explained to the two representatives of the Northeastern Family Institute that the City Planner has determined that the home does qualify as a single family residence. He added that an appeal to the Zoning Board by the residents is being considered. 3. Regional Airport: GBIC & the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce have asked for a study of the feasibility of a regional airport. There was some discussion as to whether Regional Planning for the MPO should do the study and the individual cities and towns were asked to state their feelings. Mr. Mona said that using the MPO would perpetuate the problem of centering around Burlington. It was also felt that the issue was not one of transportation but one of money. Mr. Mona moved that the Council recommend that the study of the feasibility of a regional airport be conducted by the Regional Planning Commission. Ms. Lansing seconded with unanimous consent. 4. Alternate to Airport Commission: Mr. Szymanski advised that the City Attorney will check with the Airport Charter. He did not feel an alternate would be a problem. Liquor Control Board Ms. Lansing moved that the City Council adjourn and reconvene as the Liquor Control Board. Mr. Mona seconded with unanimous consent. Mr. Szymanski presented again the request of Doug's Quick Stop for a second class license noting that when it was passed at the last meeting the vote was 2-1, and a majority of the Council is needed for passage. Ms. Lansing moved that the Board approve the second class liquor license request for Doug's Quick Stop. Mr. Mona seconded, and the motion passed 2-1, Mr. Mona voting no. This provided the necessary total of three approval votes as Mr. Farrar had voted in favor at the last meeting. Mr. Szymanski presented a request for a second class license for Gaynes' new ownership. Ms. Lansing moved that the Board grant a second class liquor license for Gaynes. Mr. Mona seconded with unanimous approval. Mr. Szymanski presented a request for an entertainment permit from Club New England to hold a pool tournament on Sunday, January 27, from 1-7 p.m. Neither the police nor fire chiefs had any problems with the request. Mr. Mona felt strongly that the Council should wait for the results of the Club's hearing with the State before considering an expansion of their licenses. It was the concensus of the members that there was not a sufficient number of affirmative votes to pass on the request. Mr. Szymanski presented a request from Garfields on Queen City Park Road to hold an arm wrestling show on January 27, from 1-7 p.m. Both police and fire chiefs have okayed the request. Ms. Lansing moved that the Board grant an entertainment permit to Garfields to hold an arm wrestling show on January 27, 1985. Mr. Mona seconded with unanimous approval. Mr. Szymanski advised that the hearing for the Zoning Change had been set for February 18, which is a holiday. It was agreed to hold the hearing on February 25, 1985. Mr. Szymanski added that it was hoped that a good part of the budget would be available at the February 4th meeting. Members voice their feeling that when new appraisals go out, an explanation should accompany them. Executive Session Ms. Lansing moved that the City Council meeting Executive Session to discuss union negotiations with the attorney and reconvene in regular session only for the purpose of adjournment. Mr. Mona seconded with unanimous approval. The Council came out of Executive Session at 9:00 P.M. and adjourned immediately. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.