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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09/10/1990CITY COUNCIL 10 SEPTEMBER 1990 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday, 10 September 1990, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, John Dinklage, William Cimonetti, James Condos Also Present Charles Hafter, City Manager; Joe Weith, City Planner; Brian Searles, Police Dept; Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator; Sonny Audette, Street Dept; Ruth Poger, The Other Paper; Frank Mazur, Jean McCandless, Mary Scollins, Joan and Ron Webber-Jones, Nile Duppstadt, Russell & Mrs. Chase 1. Comments & Questions from the Public (not related to agenda items) No issues were raised. 2. Approval of Proposed Settlement between IBIS Corp. and the City of South Burlington Mr. Flaherty moved that the City Council authorize the City Attorney to enter into a stipulation in the matter of: 1570 Spear Street, Docket No. S842-89 Cnc., approving the three lot subdivision of IBIS Corporation provided such subdivision approval is made subject to all conditions of this Council's recent Interim Zoning Ordinance approval for such property and provided further that such subdivision approval occurs simultaneously with the dismissal with prejudice of IBIS Corp. v. City of South Burlington Docket No. S1009-89 Cnc. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Public Hearing: Amended Ordinance to Amend the Ordinance Regulating the Use of Firearms; Second Reading of same. Mr. Dinklage move to waive reading of all but the changes. The motion was not seconded. Mr. Farrar read the Ordinance to Amend. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the amended Ordinance as read. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Mr. Condos asked if there would be any liability on the City's part. Mr. Hafter said the City would have liability if it said a place was safe to shoot and it turned out not to be, but he noted the City has many liabilities and this was no worse than others. In the vote that followed, the motion passed unanimously. 4. Public Hearing on Interim City Map; Further Amendment Mr. Hafter said there are changes to be made and recommended approval tonight. He noted there will be another Public Hearing on 15 October. Mr. Farrar said some proposed streets and proposed park lands have to be added. Mr. Dinklage moved to adopt the Interim City Map as shown, map to be dated 9/10/90. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Proposed changes were then discussed. Some of the suggested changes were: park land at J.C. Park, Brand Farm and the IBIS property, the connector street between San Remo and Corporate Way, the removal of all building except municipal buildings and schools, Dorset St. and Kennedy Dr. improvements including proposed new interchanges at Kennedy Dr. and Hinesburg Rd., sewage treatment plants, CWD plant, the city right-of-way at the end of Cranwell Drive (near Laurel Hill) in the Szymanski Park, bike paths and pedestrian trails. 5. Report from S. Burlington Social Responsibility Committee Ms. McCandless said the Council had asked the Committee to look at the homeless issue. The Committee had recommended funding allocations for the shelter and food shelf and also recommended forming a task force on homelessness and affordable housing. Ms. McCandless said they recommend Hank Lambert as Chairman of that task force. They also suggested forming the task force in October with a preliminary report to be made in March. Mr. Cimonetti said he would like to see the force's goal tightened up and not to take as a "given" that the city can solve the problem but should see to what extent it can participate in a solution. Mr. Dinklage suggested advertising for additional members. Mr. Flaherty moved the Council form a task force on homelessness with Hank Lambert as Chairman and members Ann Pugh, Merle Edwards-Orr, Debble Burton, William Bull, Lucy Samara, and other to be chosen by the Chairman. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Annual Report from Representative of CCTA and Shelburne Rd. Study Summary Mr. Mazur noted that Champlain College has renewed its contract with CCTA to provide free service for students and employees. UVM is now paying for 1/2 the cost of bus passes. The free service on the Airport route has seen a 60% increase in ridership. There is now a "silver special" for senior citizens to such places as University Mall, IGA, etc. It goes to all senior citizens' residences and is subsidized on certain days. CCTA is working with Vt. Transit for a joint venture maintenance facility. Ways are being looked at to combine CCTA and SSTA. CCTA will be putting together a bond issue for bus replacement. There are over 500,000 miles on buses and they are beginning to be expensive. 12 buses would be replaced at a cost (after other federal and state contributions) of $1.5 million. Regarding the Shelburne Rd. study, Mr. Mazur said there was no support found for a rail system at this time. The consultant favors TMO's, getting businesses together to discuss transportation and traffic problems. Mr. Mazur noted CCTA has asked communities to include them in planning discussions, particularly where affordable housing is involved. Mr. Condos asked if a park/ride facility has been looked into for Shelburne Rd. Mr. Mazur said the consultant had recommended it. He noted there is one at the Church in Shelburne but more are needed. Mr. Cimonetti asked if there aren't sinking funds for equipment replacement. Mr. Mazur said they were told that under federal guidelines they cannot do this. Mr. Farrar said that was odd as the city has been asked to do this for sewer facilities, etc. Mr. Cimonetti asked if a bond were approved by a total vote, could a community that voted against it be bound by it. Mr. Mazur said it could, and Mr. Farrar added they would still be bound even if they withdrew from the district after the vote. Mr. Cimonetti said he would like to see long range financial planning and encouraged CCTA to include in their statements the proposed sources of revenues. 7. Consider Appointment to Regional Planning Commission The Council interviewed Steve Crowley. Mr. Farrar asked how Mr. Crowley felt Regional Planning should interact with local Planning Commissions. Mr. Crowley said there should be a system where communities can be involved in the creation and carrying out of a Regional Plan. It seems now, he said, a plan is developed and brought to the Communities. He felt it would be valuable for the communities to participate in the creation of the plan. Mr. Crowley said he felt contact should be maintained in a public framework. He noted that many people don't know Regional Planning exists. Mr. Flaherty asked Mr. Crowley's thoughts on Act 200. Mr. Crowley said he felt it was new and that many of the most objectionable parts have been removed. Mr. Flaherty asked if Mr. Crowley would vote based on his personal feelings or what the city wanted. Mr. Crowley said he would try to come to the city first. Mr. Farrar asked if in Act 250 issues the Regional Planning Commission should take a stand or let the Executive Director do it. Mr. Crowley said he felt the Executive Director should have some flexibility to maintain a Regional Plan but in major decisions the whole Commission should be involved. Mr. Hafter asked if Mr. Crowley felt he might have a conflict of interest given his work. Mr. Crowley said he hadn't encountered specific problems in his work on the Solid Waste District. He said he would not become involved in a project professionally or would not participate as a representative on Regional Planning if he felt an issue created a conflict. 8. Scheduling of public Hearing to Consider Amendment to Central District Zoning Ordinance to Allow PUD's in Central District Mr. Dinklage moved to schedule the public hearing on the amendment to Central District Zoning for 15 October. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Minutes of 23 July, 6 August, 13 August, and 14 August Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the Minutes of 23 July, 6 August, 13 August and 14 August as written. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Sign Disbursement Orders Disbursement orders were signed. 11. Liquor Control Board Mr. Flaherty moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter presented the following applications for catering permits: a) wedding at K of C Hall, 9/29, Noon-1 AM b) wedding at K of C Hall, 10/6, Noon-1 AM c) wedding at K of C Hall, 10/13, 4 PM-1 AM d) wedding at K of C Hall, 10/20, 11:30 AM to 10:30 p.m. e) wedding at K of C Hall, 10/27, 11 AM-10:30 p.m. f) wedding at K of C Hall, 11/3, 11:30 AM-10:30 p.m. g) Xmas Party, K of C Hall, 12/8, 7 PM-1 A.M Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the catering permits as presented by the City Manager. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session Mr. Dinklage moved the Liquor Control Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in Executive Session to discuss appointment to the Regional Planning Commission and to resume regular session only to adjourn or to make an appointment to the Regional Planning Commission. Regular Session The City Council returned to open session. Mike Flaherty moved the appointment of Frank Murray to fill the unexpired term of J. Pat Brenner as the City Representative to the Regional Planning Commission. John Dinklage seconded. Bill Cimonetti indicated his opposition due to the potential for a conflict of interest. The motion passed 4-1. Jim Condos moved adjournment. Mike Flaherty seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.