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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/02/1986CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 2 JUNE 1986 The South Burlington City Council held an organizational meeting on Monday, 2 June 1986, at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Click here for June 2, 1986 Agenda Members Present Michael Flaherty, Paul Farrar, George Mona, Francis X. Murray, Molly Lambert Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Leona Lansing, Eugene J. Ward III, Diane Muhr, Richard Ward, Sandi Davis, Mary Cady, Maura Weatherly, Craig Weatherly, Albert C. Audette,; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Mike Donoghue, Burlington Free Press Election of Officers Mr. Szymanski opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson of the South Burlington City Council. Mr. Flaherty nominated Mr. Farrar. Mr. Mona nominated Mr. Murray. Mrs. Lambert said she felt it was important for a change. Mr. Murray said he was honored by the nomination. He felt Mr. Farrar had been very able and had served the best interests of the city. He said he felt there was a sense in the community that everything was run by Mr. Farrar and Mr. Szymanski, largely because they have been in their positions for so long. He said he would support Mr. Farrar but would like the Council to discuss how to get more people involved in city government. Mr. Flaherty said he didn't feel change for the sake of change was good and that part of the strength of South Burlington was the continuity of government. Mr. Mona said he wasn't proposing change for its own sake and that a person could serve as effectively from any seat at the table. In the vote which followed, Mr. Farrar was elected by a 3-2 vote. Mr. Murray then nominated Mr. Flaherty for Vice Chairperson, and Mr. Flaherty was elected unanimously. Mr. Flaherty nominated Mrs. Lambert for Clerk, and Mrs. Lambert was elected unanimously. Set time/place for regular meetings Mrs. Lambert suggested that the Council meet several times a year in other locations in the city in order to get a closer relationship with the public. Mr. Farrar then moved that the City Council meet on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 pm, unless the Council establishes by vote another place for a meeting. Mr. Murray seconded. Mr. Mona proposed to amend the motion to indicate that the first meeting in October be at Orchard School, the first meeting of April be at Chamberlin School, and the first meeting of January be at Central School. In the vote that followed, the motion as amended was approved unanimously. Appointments to be made by majority vote of the Council, City Charter, Chapter 3, Section 301(2) Mr. Farrar moved that the Council make the appointments outlined in the City Manager's memo of 2 June 1986, with the understanding that the Sullivan Powers appointment is only a confirmation. The City Manager is requested to prepare an appropriate resolution to recognize Norman Airoldi's long and faithful service to the Community. Mr. Murray seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Discuss agenda priority items for the coming year Mr. Mona proposed the following items: 1. thoughtful projection of city's needs for population and development 2. up zoning 3. an alternative to Shelburne Rd. traffic 4. development of the City Center concept 5. evaluation of City Manager by end of year 6. pursue acquisition of City Park land 7. review of grievance and evaluation procedure Mr. Murray proposed the following: 1. a "think session" to present thoughts out loud 2. Council self-evaluation 3. possible nomination of city employees who have earned recognition 4. acquisition of Park land and amending of Master Plan toward this end Mrs. Lambert proposed the following: 1. community/Council relations, possibly using The Other Paper to introduce a personality or present an issue 2. meeting the needs that relate to children in the community 3. information among Council members Mr. Farrar added the following. 1. roads, especially Shelburne Rd. Mr. Flaherty agreed with the other concerns raised. As there was no further business to be transacted at the Organizational Meeting, it concluded at 8:20 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. AGENDA ----- South Burlkwton CityrGouncil Meeting ~it~~kall ~onfeiknce Room 575 Dorset Stkeet South Burlington, Vermont ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 7:30 PM MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1986 1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 2. Election of Officers: (a) Chairperson (bL Vice-Chairperson Ic) Clerk 3. Set time and place for Regular Meetings. 4. Appointments to be made by majority vote of the Council, City Charter, Chapter 3. Section 301 (2). 5. Discuss Agenda priority items for the coming year. William City Manager TO: South Burlington City Council '9 ..'. -. ..i FROM: William J. Szymanski, City Manager RE : City Council Appointments (Organizational Meeting) DATE: June 2, 1986 The following is a listing of the appointments that are to be made at the Organizational Meeting each year. These appointmants are made in conformance with the City Charter, Chapter 3, Sec.301 (2). 1985-1986 (one year appointments) 1986-1987 City Treasurer 6 Trustee of Public Funds ........... Margaret A. Picard Margaret A. Picard City Attorneys ..... The Law Firm of Spokes, Foley & Stitzel Spokes, Boley 6 Stitzel Grand Juror & City Agent.........William J. Szymanski William J. Szymanski i 1 Zoning Administrative Officer.......... ..... Richard Ward Richard Ward Auditors.. . . . . . . . .Sullivan, Powers Sullivan, Powers & Co. Auditors & Co. reappointed by Council 5/20/85 appointed by Council 4/21/86 to to audit fiscal year 1984-85 audit fiscal year 1985-86 First Constable....Donald Lavalette Donald Lavalette *** Second Constables....Norman Airoldi L Daniel Wright Daniel Wriqht *** See letter rec'd from Norman Airoldi 5/21/86 stating that he can no longer be a Constable. (copy of letter attached) City Manager