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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/02/1986 (2)CITY COUNCIL 2 JUNE 1986 The South Burlington City Council held a Regular Meeting on Monday, 2 June 1986, at 8:15 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, George Mona, Molly Lambert, Francis X. Murray Others Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Wendy Schroeder, Business Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Jane Lafleur. City Planner; Albert Audette, Street Dept; Dick Ward, Zoning Administrator; Eugene Ward, Sandi Davis, Mary Cady, Craig Weatherly, Diane Muhr; Maura Weatherly; Mike Donaghue, Burlington Free Press; Sid Poger, The Other Paper Comments & Questions from the Public (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved that the City Council meet as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Mona seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Farrar noted that Ms. Lansing had asked to remain with the Board during this discussion since she had been involved with the issue from its inception. The City Attorney had checked on this and said there would be no problem. Mr. Eugene Ward advised that Ms. Muhr had met with the neighbors and had conducted tests. Due to a number of environmental factors, it is very hard to get a reading from Hadley Rd. Ms. Muhr suggested that measurement be determined from within the Club. A reading of 100 db was taken in the Club. It appears from the report that the neighbors were not intruded upon at 105 deb but were intruded upon from 108 to 111 db. It has been agreed that the level will be kept at 105 db as it has been for the past 5 or 6 weeks, and the Club will acoustically treat the building and then retest and determine what is then acceptable to the neighbors. Mr. Weatherly said they generally endorse this approach which will work to everyone's advantage. He felt the past 5 or 6 weeks have been very productive. Mr. Mona said he saw this as a 3-part problem, 2 parts of which now seem to be satisfied. He said he still expects the City Planner to follow what is going on and to revise the City standard. Mrs. Cady noted that they had been awakened by parking lot noise between 2:30 and 3 am, and would like to know if there could be more control. She questioned whether this was employees, since patrons should long since have been gone. Mr. Murray then moved that the Board issue the Club New England liquor license on the condition that the conditions set forth in prior years be a part of this license. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Murray then moved that the Board add to the above approval the condition that Club New England not exceed 105 decibels inside the club until they perform such changes to the structure that will allow the club to do so without the outside noise becoming offensive. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Mr. Mona said that he felt the condition was unenforcible. Mr. Flaherty said he believed it gave legitimacy to the agreement and that the Club has voluntarily accepted the condition. In the vote which followed, the motion passed 4-1, Mr. Mona voting against. Request for entertainment permit for Cork and Board Jazz Festival Mr. Szymanski explained the request is for a 2-piece ensemble to perform on June 12th, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Mr. Murray moved that the Board approve the request for Cork and Board as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Liquor Control Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council. Mr. Mona seconded with unanimous approval. Sign Finance and Maintenance Agreement with State for Dorset St. Highway Project Mr. Murray said he did not feel it had been answered to anyone's satisfaction whether the Federal government should pay for relocation of utilities underground. He felt this should be an included cost since the City was limiting access sufficiently to qualify for such funding. Mr. Farrar proposed the following language be substituted in Item 6b following the words "concerning payment for" : . . . those parts of the project which are ultimately determined to be non-reimbursable costs." It was agreed to check with the City Attorney and then the State to see if this language would be acceptable. Mr. Mona moved that if the amended document is agreeable to the State, the Council sign it as amended. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Sign Water Dept. renewal notes (2 water line improvements) Mr. Szymanski explained the notes are for $5,945 (water line on Spear St) and $23,600 (Proctor Avenue line) and are at 7.27% with the Merchants Bank. Mr. Mona moved the Council sign the notes as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Sign Resolution and Certificate and Loan Agreement for the .8M bond issue through the Vermont Bond Bank as requested by the Bond Council Mr. Szymanski explained that interest will not exceed 8% and the money should be received by July 3rd. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council empower the Chairman to sign the loan agreement and the Council to sign the note as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Mona seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Consider making appointments to the MPO Mr. Flaherty moved that Frank Mazur be appointed to the Transit Committee of MPO with Bill Wessell as alternate. Mr. Murray seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty moved that Mr. Szymanski be appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee of MPO. Mr. Murray seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty then moved that Mr. Murray be appointed as MPO representative with Mrs. Lambert as alternate. Mr. Mona seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Discuss Shelburne Rd. Upgrade Mrs. Lafleur said that after several unsuccessful attempts, a letter has finally been received from Susan Crampton which clearly states this is a State road but they would "welcome the City's participation." Mrs. Lafleur suggested that the city set up a small working group to monitor the project. Mr. Mona said that one thing to be stressed is that "flareouts" be adequate to handle traffic from side streets. Mrs. Lafleur said the project is being designed by an out-of-state firm. Mr. Farrar suggested sending a letter to set up a meeting with the state and the consultant. Mr. Murray moved that Messrs. Farrar and Mona and Mrs. Lafleur and Mr. Szymanski visit with the State and the consultant to get a feeling for what is happening with the Shelburne Rd. project, as soon as possible. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Lambert said one major problem on Shelburne Rd. is the stacking lane in front of Burger King and Laurel Hill Dr. She described it as "a head-on waiting to happen." Mr. Farrar noted this was brought to the state's attention once without success, but it should be done again to be on record. Review Planning and Zoning Agendas No issues were raised. Minutes of 19 May 1986 Mr. Szymanski noted that the $8,000,000 figure on page 4 should be $800,000. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Minutes of 19 May be approved as amended. Mr. Murray seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. Executive Session Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss possible land acquisition for a City Park and reconvene in regular session only for the purpose of adjournment. Mr. Murray seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.