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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 07/22/1986CITY COUNCIL 22 JULY 1986 The South Burlington City Council held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, 22 July 1986, at 5:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Francis X. Murray, Molly Lambert Members Absent Michael Flaherty, George Mona Also Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Jane Bechtel, City Planner; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper Executive Session Mr. Murray moved that the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss Dorset Street Park acquisition proposal. Ms. Lambert seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Regular Session Comments and questions from the public (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. Review official map and set public hearing date Members reviewed the proposed official map with the City Planner. Mr. Farrar recommended giving the map to the Planning Commission and going by the standard adoption procedure. Mr. Murray felt that if the City Council did it, the map could be on record earlier. Mr. Szymanski reminded members that the Master Plan would have to be changed as well, and this must be done by the Planning Commission. Members then agreed to ask the Planning Commission to look at the map and to amend the Master Plan accordingly. Review draft of September 9, 1986 bond issue warnings on Park Acquisition and Sewer System Improvements Mr. Murray moved that the Council approve the warning. Ms. Lambert seconded. Ms. Lambert then moved to modify the language under Article I. "Acquisition of Parkland," to read: "Shall bonds or notes of the City of South Burlington in an amount not to exceed $900,000 be issued for the purpose of commencing the purchase of portions of a public park to be located immediately south or Interstate 89. . . . and west of Route 116." Mr. Murray seconded. In the votes which followed, both the amendment and the motion passed unanimously. Accept Resignation of Mary Lou Cole from the Fine Arts Committee Mr. Murray moved that the Council accept the resignation of Mary Lou Cole from the Fine Arts Committee and instruct the City Manager to send a letter of appreciation. Ms. Lambert seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Adopt Resolution of Commendation for retiring Zoning Board member Alex Guyette Mr. Murray moved that the Council adopt and sign the Resolution of Commendation for Alex Guyette. Ms. Lambert seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Report on meeting with State Highway on the Shelburne Road widening project Mr. Farrar reported that he, Mr. Mona, the City Manager and City Planner had attended the meeting. Plans are to widen the west side of Shelburne Rd. bringing the road to 5 lanes all the way to the Shelburne border. There are no buildings in the way of the construction. City representatives suggested widening the road for bike paths and additional sidewalks. Mr. Farrar recommended inviting landowners and the public to a meeting to explain the project and to solicit their input. He felt that the sooner this occurred, the more chance of having the State include the City's recommendations. Members agreed to add this to an agenda in the near future. Discuss procedure in hiring of new Police Chief Members discussed the formation of a committee to screen applicants, for the position. It was felt that 5 to 7 people would comprise the committee. These would include 2 City Council members, 1 person from the City Attorney's office, 1 from the State's Attorney's office, a citizen at large, the City Manager, and the Burlington Police Chief, if he is interested. Mr. Farrar agreed to seek out a local citizen; Mr. Murray will contact the State's Attorney's office; Ms. Lambert will speak with the Burlington Police Chief. Review Planning and Zoning Agendas No issues were raised. Read Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 7, 1986 Mr. Murray moved that the Minutes of July 7, 1986 be approved as written. Ms. Lambert seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. Other Business MPO Report: Mr. Szymanski reported that at the last Technical Advisory Committee meeting funding under the 4-R program was discussed. The Committee voted to level fund communities which would be losing money under the allocation by mileage method, so that no community will now lose funds because of the addition of new communities. The next MPO meeting will be July 29. Mr. Murray will attend. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.