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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10/20/1986CITY COUNCIL 20 OCTOBER 1986 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 20 October 1986, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty Francis X. Murray, George Mona, Molly Lambert Also Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Wendy Schroeder, Business Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Albert Audette, Street Dept; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper Comments & Questions from the Public, not related to items on the Agenda No issues were raised. Adopt Resolution of Commendation for retiring Police Chief Richard Carter Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council adopt the Resolution of Commendation for retiring Police Chief Carter and that copies of the Resolution be sent to Chief Carter. Ms. Lambert seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Accept Resignation of Marjorie Lavalla from the Library Board of Trustees Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council accept the resignation of Marjorie Lavalla from the Library Board of Trustees and instruct the City Manager to send a letter of appreciation. Mr. Murray seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Review Organizational Meeting (June 2, 1986) priority Agenda Items for the Coming Year and Set Priorities for Future Agendas Mr. Mona said he felt the spaces in the city were filling in very fast and questioned whether present densities are right for the city. He specifically cited the two developments on Hinesburg Rd. Mr. Farrar said he felt the time for that discussion was at the review of the Zoning Ordinance as revised by the Planning Commission. Mr. Mona said he didn't feel it necessary to wait until the Council has the document before making its feelings known to the Commission. Mr. Mona also, felt that evaluations should be gotten together for the end of the year and that he would also like some education on the grievance and evaluation procedures. Mr. Murray said he would like an update on the insurance cost question and asked if the consultant's report had been received. Ms. Schroeder said it has and that nothing significant came of it. Mr. Murray asked that the Dorset St. Interchange be put on an agenda. Mr. Farrar said this can be done and that he has some information on the subject. Mr. Murray also felt that a priority system for sidewalks should be discussed. Other issues Mr. Murray wished to see on future agendas included: the Comprehensive Plan, Dorset St. utilities, access management for Shelburne Rd. and possible coordination with the Town of Shelburne on this; a Charter change for condemnation of land for park use, the TDR process, and a report from the Committee to find a new Police Chief. Mr. Murray noted there has been a ruling from the Coordinator of the District Environmental Commission that the City will need a permit for the improvements in front of Gaynes and the Sheraton. Mr. Szymanski said the ruling was based on the feeling that this project and the Dorset St. and other Williston Rd. project (Interstate to Hinesburg Rd.) were, in effect, one related project. He added that the City and State are appealing this ruling. Mr. Murray said he would also like to see a fiscal analysis of the proposed new fire station, a report on the computerization of business systems, an analysis of capacity and fees at the dump. The question was raised as to whether the Police Chief had, in fact, retired. Mr. Szymanski said July 18th was Chief Carter's last day. He is on vacation pay now. Mrs. Lambert said this should be made clear to the Police Dept. Mrs. Lambert said she would like to discuss recognition of City employees and would also like to hear from various department heads as to what their departments do, &c. She asked for an update on the juvenile officer. Mr. Szymanski said the position is being advertised now. Mr. Flaherty said he would like to discuss the problem of benefit packages and would like to hear from a committee of employees and administrators as to their wishes on this subject. Mr. Farrar said he would like to discuss road improvement on a future agenda. Mr. Mona said felt the Council should take a position on the question of a state-wide property tax. Mr. Mona then moved that the Council go on record as opposing a statewide property tax. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Mr. Flaherty then amended of the motion to include the following: ". . . and that Council also opposes any legislation that would remove from the local legislative bodies that to tax land in their communities and to transfer that right to the state." Mr. Mona accepted the amendment. In the vote that followed, the motion as amended passed unanimously. Review Planning Commission Agenda No issues were raised. Review Minutes of 6 October 1986 Mr. Flaherty moved that the Minutes of 6 October be approved as written. Ms. Lambert seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Disbursement Orders Disbursement Orders were signed. Liquor Control Board Ms. Lambert moved that the Council adjourn and meet as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski presented a request for a beer and wine license for Gift Basket Express located in the Rowland Peterson building on gift baskets. Ms. Picard said she had called the State Board which said this is legal and it is the responsibility of the company to see that baskets with beer and/or wine are not delivered to minors. Mr. Murray moved that the Board approve the request for Gift Basket Express as presented. Mr. Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty then moved that the Liquor Control Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, progress on park land acquisition, and Union negotiations and to resume regular session only for the purpose of adjournment. Mr. Mona seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The City Council came out of Executive Session and adjourned immediately. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.