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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 12/03/1990CITY COUNCIL 3 DECEMBER 1990 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday, 3 December 1990, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, James Condos, John Dinklage, William Cimonetti Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Joe Weith, City Planner; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Brian Searles, Jamie Shaw, Police Dept; Victor Ratkus 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to Agenda Items): No issues were raised. 2. Public Hearing: Amendment to an Ordinance for the Care and Control of Dogs; second reading: Mr. Dinklage moved to waive reading of the Ordinance. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Shaw, who does animal control for the Police Dept, she felt the ordinance was good and will help in promoting responsibility in dog ownership. She was concerned with the fine increases, however, as she said money doesn't pressure people to keep their animals controlled. She felt the current fines upset people but owners would listen to advice and options. She felt impounded dogs would be more likely to be left with higher fees, and it costs the city money to destroy them. She also felt people would be less likely to license their dogs and that the higher fees discriminate against low income people. She said she would rather see people spend money on fences, neutering, etc. She also felt the higher fees might increase the abuse of dogs after they've been brought home. Most towns in the county have the same fees as the current S. Burlington fines. Mr. Cimonetti asked how many dogs go unclaimed in the city. Ms. Shaw said about a dozen. She felt it would be OK to increase the fines in $25 increments per offense. Mr. Dinklage felt the staff should have time to think about this and come back with a recommendation. Mr. Dinklage moved to table the item. Mr. Flaherty seconded. After a brief discussion the motion was withdrawn. Mr. Flaherty then moved to amend the proposed ordinance as follows: on page 3 change $100 to $50. And $200 to $75. The fourth offense in a twelve month period would be $175 and $100 more for each additional violation. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Scheduling of Public Hearing on proposed amendments to land use designation and zoning for 21 acres of land located off Airport Parkway at Lime Kiln Bridge: Mr. Flaherty moved to schedule the hearing for 7 January 1990. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cimonetti noted if the amendments are passed, there will be a proposal for a residential development. He felt the Council should address up front the impact on the transportation infrastructure, namely the bridge and intersection. 4. Schedule Public Hearing to consider Amendment to the Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Ordinance and the Fire Lane Ordinance: Mr. Dinklage moved to schedule the public hearing for 17 December 1990. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of proposed amendments to height of structures. Schedule public hearing: Mr. Dinklage moved to schedule the public hearing for 7 January 1990. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Approval of petition to allow New England Telephone to place equipment in a 20' x 20' area parallel to Airport parkway adjacent to Airport fence: Mr. Flaherty suggested telling the Airport Commission about it as a courtesy. Mr. Cimonetti said he would like to see vehicles restricted to an area completely off the traveled portion of the right of way. Mr. Cimonetti moved to allow the City Manager to grant approval after contacting the Airport Commission and with the stipulation that the utility be required to keep service vehicles off the traveled portion of the right of way. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Approval of proposal for engineering services for capital improvement plant to serve Bartlett Bay Service Area Mr. Farrar said the proposal is from Webster-Martin to look at various possibilities for handling additional sewage. Mr. Cimonetti moved to approve the agreement with Webster Martin at an amount not to exceed $12.000. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Approval of Capital Equipment Refunding Note for Sidewalk Plow: Mr. Dinklage moved to sign the note and resolution as presented. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Information Items: a) O'Dell Parkway: Mr. Condos questioned the figures regarding East Woods generated traffic. Mr. Cimonetti asked to know what would be necessary to consider opening O'Dell. Mr. Dinklage asked about a possible emergency access. He suggested the Council might want to put it on the official map. 10. Planning Commission Agenda 12/4/90 On Item #5, Mr. Dinklage was concerned about a 4-plex in an R-4 zone. He didn't feel it was allowed. Mr. Farrar asked that staff be consulted. On Item #7, Mr. Condos was concerned this might be affected by Williston Rd. widening plans. 11. Other Business: Solid Waste Minutes: Mr. Farrar noted there wasn't complete information on waste flow ordinance. Mr. Condos will provide this. Mr. Condos noted there was a discussion to possibly exempt those who have an ordinance in place. He asked that carters be notified of the public hearing so their opinions can be heard. 12. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement orders were signed. 13. Minutes of 29 October 1990: Mr. Flaherty moved the Minutes of 29 October be approved as written. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Dorset Street Update: Mr. Hafter advised the landscape design process has begun for the Dorset Street project. Mr. Cimonetti has volunteered to be on the committee. Mr. Cimonetti reminded members there needs to be discussion of a sign ordinance for Dorset St. 15. Executive Session: Mr. Flaherty moved the Council adjourn and reconvene in executive session to discuss a personnel matter and to resume regular session only to adjourn. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 16. Regular Session Mr. Flaherty moved adjournment, Mr. Dinklage seconded. The Council adjourned at 9:00 PM. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.