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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/19/1989CITY COUNCIL 19 JUNE 1989 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 19 June 1989, at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, James Condos, William Cimonetti, John Dinklage Also Present Charles Hafter, City Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Mary McKearin, Business Manager; Sonny Audette, Street Dept; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Lisa Scagliotti, Free Press; Maureen Bouchard, David Austin, Terry Sheehan, George Chamberland, Paul Craven, Steve Crowley Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. Public Hearing to consider: An Ordinance to amend the ordinance regulating the use of firearms Mr. Farrar noted the amendment removes Sect. 2 which allows shotguns, etc., to be used in a portion of the Southeast Quadrant. This will now be illegal. The new section does allow use of firearms to protect livestock being attacked by dogs. The maximum fine for violations is $500 and/or one year in jail. Mr. Farrar read the new ordinance. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the Ordinance to amend the Ordinance regulating the use of Firearms as read by the Chairman. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Interviews with applicants for the Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards David Austin: Mr. Austin is a S. Burlington native, an attorney. He said he had no specific changes in mind for the Board. He recognized there had been disagreements on the 5 criteria used to grant a variance, but felt it was premature to make suggestions. He felt transitional zones might be important for residential areas bordering on commercial zones. Maureen Bouchard: Ms. Bouchard is a lifelong resident of S. Burlington and feels she now wants to get involved in city affairs. She said she is willing to serve on other boards. She is interested in protecting residential neighborhoods from encroachment and feels there has to be a balance between residential and commercial. When asked if she felt the 5 criteria should be adhered to strictly, she said the Board should do what it has to do. George Chamberland: Mr. Chamberland is originally from Colonie, NY, is a graduate of St. Michaels, and is Director of Guidance at Colchester H.S. He said he is concerned about quality of life issues and how they are handled. He is not initially interested in other boards. He believes in strict adherance to the 5 criteria. Terry Sheehan: Mr. Sheehan came to Vermont from Schenectady in 1973. He is a UVM graduate. He got involved in local issues when the Goodrich quarry issue came up. He is now on the Southeast Quadrant Committee. He is also interested in the Planning Commission. He said he would like to see commercial areas clustered to protect residential areas. He is also concerned about the right kind of business going into an area. He feels the road system in the County must be looked at very seriously and that another access point on I-89 might make sense. 4. Appointment of Constables Mr. Hafter noted that Don Duell and Richard Carter will accept re-appointment, and that Mr. Carter would like to be First Constable. There are 2 police officers in addition to the Chief who live in the city, and they would be willing to serve as constables. Mr. Flaherty moved to appoint Richard Carter as First Constable and Don Duell and Ernie Lemay and Troy Porter as Second Constables. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Findings of Fact in Jen-Fu and Lucia Chiu application Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the Findings of Fact as presented by the City Attorney including the evidence of the height of the building at 28 feet. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Consideration of Schedule of Upcoming Meetings Members agreed not to meet on 3 July. Their also felt that the joint meeting with the Southeast Quadrant Committee could take place on 26 June instead of 29 June. It was also agreed that the Martin's proposal for the wall would be scheduled for 17 July. 7. Approval of Bank Loan for Reconditioned Fire Truck Mr. Hafter said the engine has a new chasis, new cabinets and new engine. It is now to be sent to Rhode Island where the aluminum body will be put back on. The total for all work will be $80,500. The current loan is for $70,000 at 7.2% from the Chittenden Bank. Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council sign the bank loan for the reconditioning of the fire truck. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Petition and Order from N.E. Telephone to place buried cable on public way Mr. Dinklage moved the Council approve the placement by N.E. Telephone of buried cable as petitioned. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Consider design of Overlook Park Mr. Cimonetti said the fill will be an obstruction but didn't feel it would necessarily be offensive. After talking with Marcel Beaudin, he felt it could be made attractive. Mr. Dinklage was concerned with blocking the view from Spear St. Mr. Farrar felt it would be blocked going north but not south. Mr. Dinklage said that he would like the public to view the stakes and then have a public forum before finalizing plans. Mr. Cimonetti noted that Mr. Beaudin is willing to make a scale model. Mr. Dinklage felt that the view left driving north, even with the Jamieson and Hoehl houses, is still significant. Mr. Condos said there is also the question of seeing a sea of cars in the park parking lot. Mr. Cimonetti thought a series of sketches might help to see the various views from points on the road with several possible elevations of the park. He also felt fill work could begin now. Mr. Flaherty moved to authorize the City Manager to get a contract for fill that will allow a decision to be made on the amount of fill by 17 July, and also to contact Marcel Beaudin to refine the park design and prepare a 3-D model and sketches, also for 17 July. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Update on Chittenden Regional Solid Waste Disposal Mr. Audette introduced Paul Craven, District Manager, who outlined what they are required to do, including a waste generation study, regional facility siting, and a recycling project. At first the state would not allow S. Burlington to include their landfill in the regional plan because of the proximity to the Airport; however, the state now appears to be willing to allow it to be used for demolition materials, tree stumps, etc. He also noted that Burlington, Colchester, and Essex are becoming more receptive to a collective effort. Mr. Cimonetti stressed that he didn't want any representation that S. Burlington has bought into a joint management program for landfills. Mr. Farrar said he didn't see any mention of dealing with incineration. Mr. Craven said they haven't gotten to that. Mr. Craven said they are looking into a short term siting proposal. Mr. Dinklage asked how real a recycling program is. Mr. Craven said very realistic and they anticipate 40% recycling by the year 2,000. Mr. Dinklage noted the huge cost of recycling. Mr. Crowley said on 8 July, there will be 4 recycling sites in the county, including the S. Burlington landfill. There will be 2 rolloff containers outside the landfill gates, open to anyone in the county. There will be publicity. Mr. Cimonetti was concerned about enforcement at the landfill. Mr. Craven said they will be coming up with a list of possible landfill sites in a few months. 11. Items for information Mr. Farrar noted a letter from Mrs. Crampton, Secy. of Transportation, on Shelburne Rd. There is a slight change in the plan, removing the island for a portion of the road between Imperial Dr. and Holmes Rd. Ext. Mr. Farrar suggested terminating the island just south of Handy's Motel and will ask the state to consider that. Regarding the Steering Committee Agenda, Mr. Cimonetti noted that Mr. Tuttle will discuss the audit memos. 12. Review Planning & Zoning Agendas Mr. Condos felt that Zoning appeal #2 should be viewed carefully as it involves an addition to a non-complying structure on the corner of San Remo Drive. The City Manager will so advise the Zoning Board. 13. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. 14. Minutes of 5 June 1989 Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the Minutes of 5 June as written. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Executive Session Mr. Flaherty moved that the Council adjourn and reconvene in Executive Session to discuss a) Personnel for Boards and Commissions, b) a review of the City Hall Employees' Contract, and c) a city personnel matter and to resume regular session only to act on personnel for Boards & Commissions. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session Mr. Flaherty moved that incumbent members of all boards and commissions who have expressed willingness to serve again, with the exception of the Zoning Board and Planning Commission, be reappointed for the year 1989-90. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.