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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 03/06/1989CITY COUNCIL 6 MARCH 1989 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 6 March 1989, at 8:00 pm, in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, John Dinklage, Molly Lambert Also Present William Szymanski, City Manager; Mary McKearin, Business Manager; Sonny Audette, Street Dept; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Bruce O'Neill, Recreation Dept; James Goddette, Fire Chief; Sid Poger, The Other Paper Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to items on the Agenda) No issues were raised. Continue Review of City 1989-90 Budget Mr. Szymanski presented the revised budget which includes items added from the last meeting. Mr. Farrar suggested the advisability of showing some of the legal fees under the Planning Budget in order to show how much is being spent in the Planning area. Members agreed. Mr. O'Neill explained the necessity of having help in his office while his present clerk-typist is on maternity leave. He also noted his concern with the basketball courts at JC Park from the point of view of safety. Mr. Flaherty suggested leaving in the appropriation as "JC Park Improvements" and letting Mr. Szymanski and Messrs. Audette and O'Neill evaluate the situation. Mr. Dinklage asked about possible ballot items. Mr. Szymanski mentioned some sidewalks to be done with impact fees from developers which would have to have voter approval to spend. Mr. Farrar also noted that under Act 200 it may be possible to have just one fund for impact fees to be used anywhere needed in the city. He will discuss this with the City Attorney. Mr. Szymanski also noted the expectation of borrowing $1,000,000 for Fire Station debt rollover, Bartlett Bay sewer plant rollover, initial payments on Dorset St., highway improvements and the Overlook. Mr. Dinklage questioned use of accumulated open space funds for reduction of bonded debt. Members agreed to use only the $24,000 from open space money as was done last year. Mr. Szymanski noted that with all the changes made, the budget is still under Charter limits. Ms. Lambert moved to accept the budget as amended 3/6/89 and presented at tonight's meeting. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Farrar noted that voters will be asked to allow excess landfill fees to be accumulated for use in closing the landfill. This will also require a Charter change. Members agreed to meet next week on the capital budget. Mr. Farrar noted a new capital budget must be prepared by 1 July. Regarding sewer bond issues, Mr. Farrar suggested inviting residents in to explain the money issues involved. Consider increase in sewer user rates Mr. Szymanski noted it would be a 5% increase and would generate about $541,000 in revenues. Mr. Farrar suggested having the increase effective with the May billing. Mr. Flaherty moved to increase the sewer charge to $7.25 per 1,000 per cu. ft. of water consumption, effective with the May 1, 1989 billing. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Sign renewal note for highway truck Mr. Flaherty moved to sign the Resolution and Agreement for $8,000 with the Chittenden at 7% interest. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes of 13 and 20 February Mr. Dinklage noted that his motion on p.4 should read: "that as there was no more discussion on this subject tonight, the Public Hearing be continued until 20 March, and that the meeting on that date be warned for a public hearing on the Zoning Amendments which will be returned to the Council from the Planning Commission by that date." The second paragraph on that page was amended to read: "Mr. Farrar said he had been led to believe, possible incorrectly, that it is the intention of Save the View to petition to put on the ballot the portion of the zoning plan that includes the issue of where the houses will be built. . ." Mr. Dinklage moved that the Minutes of 2/13 be approved as written and the Minutes of 2/20 as amended. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Szymanski presented 4 requests for catering permits. Mr. Flaherty moved the Board approve catering permits for the following: a) a reception for the new Steinbachs at University Mall, 3/2/89, 5:30-8 pm, catered by Creative Catering, Ltd; b) wedding at KofC, catered by Wetherbees, 3/11/89, 6pm-12:30 am; c) Medical Center Credit Union Meeting, KofC, catered by Wetherbees on 3/18, 6pm-12:30 am; d) Teachers Credit Union Party, KofC, catered by Wetherbees, 3/31/89, 6pm-12:30 am. Ms. Lambert seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.