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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 02/02/1987CITY COUNCIL 2 FEBRUARY 1987 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 2 February 1987, at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Molly Lambert, Michael Flaherty, George Mona Also Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Wendy Schroeder, Business Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; James Goddette, Fire Department; Frank Mazur, Robin S. Way, Duncan Brown, John Henry Schroeder Comments & questions from the public (not related to items on the Agenda) Mr. Brown raised the question of painting dividing lines on streets, particularly White Street near the curve toward the airport. Mr. Szymanski said as this is a state aid road, the state would have to take care of it. Mr. Farrar said he would try to add it to the agenda of the upcoming meeting with the Agency of Transportation people. Meet with representative from SSTA to discuss additional funding Mr. Way explained that there was some confusion at the Regional Planning Commission, and SSTA is not asking for funds from S. Burlington. He then outlined SSTA's role in the community as providing transportation for handicapped people and estimated that 14% of their riders come from S. Burlington (about 1,000 rides this year). He noted that this year they will be requesting $6,000 from the City, which would be about 14% of their budget. The confusion at Regional Planning occurred over money allocated from funds available to make up for federal funding cutbacks. He said they have applied for money for a 6-month demo project involving service on weekends and evenings. He did add that if the project is successful and the demand is there, they may come to S. Burlington a year from now to ask for funds to continue the service. S. Burlington's share would be about $1500 for the additional service, if it were to be funded. He stressed that while S. Burlington utilizes 14% of their services, they pay only 8% of the budget. Consider amendment to City personnel Rules & Regulations regarding compensation procedure for promotions Ms. Schroeder said she felt people being promoted should be paid for the greater responsibility they are assuming. Mr. Mona indicated he was not averse to someone getting a promotion without a raise. Following a brief discussion, Ms. Lambert moved that the Council approve the proposal for the change in Section 4.3, Paragraph 2 as written by the Business Manager. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed 3-0 with Mr. Mona abstaining. Review city 10-year capital budget for modification for the coming year (1987-88) Mr. Mona raised the question of the S. Burlington part of the Southern Connector and asked specifically if there would have to be another bond vote. Mr. Farrar said not necessarily if a developer agreed to pay the City's percentage as part of the development approval stipulations. The project is still in the 5-year plan, and it will remain there so the City does not have to pay back the state and federal government for engineering work done to date. He hoped that when the Burlington Connector questions are answered, another committee can be established to see where the citizens of S. Burlington stand now on the question of S. Burlington's Southern Connector. Mr. Farrar felt the Shelburne Rd. fire sub-station should be moved up in the 10 year plan and should be voted on this May. The City Manager was asked to prepare the necessary resolutions to do this. It was noted that Mr. O'Neill would like funds to rebuild the tennis courts behind Central School. There are some federal funds available. The City's share would be $15,000. Mr. Farrar suggested asking the City Charter Committee to make possible the procedure used for replacing highway department vehicles also applicable to fire vehicles, so that funds can be committed for replacement of these vehicles without having to go to bond issues. Click here for letter on Burlington Southern Connector Review Planning & Zoning Agendas Ms. Lambert noted in the Planning Minutes that a presentation was made to the Planning Commission about a model for Shelburne Rd. Traffic projections by Craig Leiner and members felt something should be worked out with Craig or with the Commission so that the Council could see what this model can accomplish. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement Orders were signed. Old Business 1. Mr. Farrar advised that an answer has been received from the Transportation Agency. It indicates they feel the intersection will be better after the project. The have agreed to look into an additional northbound exit ramp lane. Mr. Szymanski said he has talked with a consultant who will come to any meetings that are held. Susan Crampton has suggested a meeting this week. Mr. Farrar advised that Act 250 will hold a hearing to determine whether they will reexamine the Connector questions raised by S. Burlington. 2. Ms. Lambert referred to a letter from Natural Resources asking the Planning Commission to consider air quality in addition to traffic standards. Mr. Farrar and Mr. Flaherty both felt the question was how to measure and monitor air quality, and felt the city needs to know more about it. Mr. Farrar suggested that after the budget process the Natural Resources Committee be called in to discuss the issue. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved the Council meet as Liquor Control Board. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski presented a request for a first class license from the new owner of Bonanza on Shelburne Rd. There are no problems with the request. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Board approve the first class license request for Bonanza as presented by the City Manager. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski then presented a request for a catering permit for Wetherbee's at a wedding reception at K of C Hall on February 14th from 3 to 9 pm. Mr. Flaherty moved the Board approve the catering permit request for Wetherbee's as presented by the City Manager. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Flaherty moved the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes of January 19th and 27th Mr. Flaherty moved that the Minutes of 19 and 27 January be approved as written. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and employment of a public officer and resume regular session only for the purpose of adjourning. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. January 22,1987 Mr. William Szymanski City Manager 575 Dorset Street So. Burlington, Vermont 05403 Dear Bill, Plans have been reviewed by the fire department on the Burlington Southern Connector and I can see a problem with a delay for our equipment getting to an emergency in the Shelburne Road area. As you know we have problems now due to traffic and the construction of the connector will be twice as bad if not impossible. Swift Street and 189 is the main roads for us to get onto route 7. I have talked to Chief Dionne about responding with us on calls in that area of the city which he will, but that is not the answer because he will have the same traffic problems. Another problem is his pumper from that end of the city is broken down and out of service latley more then it is in service. The problem is not only a delay for our equipment but also for our volunteers who respond to that area. In my opinion I feel the best solution is the Sub-station and maybe because of the pressure the connector will put on our city maybe the State or Burlington should help with some of the cost to build it, so we can maintain a good level of emergency service to our citizens in that area. If you have any other questions please feel free to call me. //James W. Goddette Sr.