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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/07/1991CITY COUNCIL 7 JANUARY 1991 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday, 7 January 1991, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present: Paul Farrar, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, John Dinklage, James Condos, William Cimonetti Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Joe Weith, City Planner; James Goddette, Fire Chief; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Albert Audette, Street Dept; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Frank Mazur, CCTA; Anne & Victor Ratkus, Robert McEwing, J. J. Hamilton, Karen Unsworth, James Thibault, R. Carter, Michael Sabourin, William Wessel; Cathy Debo, CCTA 1. Comments & Questions (not related to Agenda items): No issues were raised. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: proposed amendments on Height of Structures: Mr. Dinklage asked if there had been discussion on the time period relating to fill. Mr. Weith said yes, but nothing was included in the amendments. The City Attorney suggested 20 cubic yards from the date the amendment is adopted. Mr. Farrar suggested this be a special amendment. Mr. Weith noted that Section I-18-112(c) contained a typographical error and the language of the current document should remain. Mr. Condos asked what happens if someone isn't putting in 20 cu. yds. and the drainage goes onto someone's yard. Mr. Audette said that becomes a judgement of the Zoning Administrator and Street Dept. You can't change present drainage without approval. Mr. Dinklage moved to waive reading of the proposed amendments. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the amendments on Height of Structures as warned. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Airport Parkway plan amendment and zone change: Mr. Sabourin said he didn't feel the optimum use was either residential or industrial but recreational because of wetlands, unusual foliage, etc. He felt either the city or Winooski Park District should look into buying the land. Mr. Cimonetti asked if the Natural Resources Committee has expressed a position on this. Mr. Weith didn't think so. Mr. Weith noted that when first considered, there were some lower lying lands included. The proposal now is only for the higher land. Mr. Cimonetti asked if there is a difference in the two uses as to the percentage of open space left. Mr. Weith said commercial use would allow 70% coverage and the proposed new zoning would allow only 40% coverage. Mr. Cimonetti noted there land for industrial use is very scarce in Chittenden County and will become more scarce. He felt the time will come when land like this will be in even shorter supply. He said it is an irreplaceable resource. Mr. Cimonetti did note, however, that GBIC favored this zone change. Mr. Flaherty noted an affordable housing project may be forthcoming on the land. Mr. Farrar then read the proposed zone change. Mr. Dinklage moved to accept the report on amendments and approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of survey of IBIS property incorporating Findings of Fact: Mr. Dinklage asked if there are any differences to what was considered. Mr. Weith said no. He noted that building envelopes comply with view protection lines. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the survey and incorporate the Findings of Fact into the agreement with IBIS. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Presentation of John J. Hamilton, General Manager, Burlington International Airport: Mr. Hamilton noted the concerns of the City on the Airport Master Plan. He introduced Bob McEwing the new Airport, Resident Engineer. He then outlined the positive and negative aspects of the airport in recent months. There has been a significant decrease in overnight noise from planes being serviced. Additional landscaping has been put on Airport Drive. The new drainage system is doing very well and there has been no evidence of glycol. On the negative side, emplanements are down 4.88%, and revenues from other tenants show an economic downtrend. Regarding the concerns of the City Council, specifically the relocation of the main terminal for access to Williston Rd, the relocation (elimination) of the short runway, and relocation of General Aviation facilities to Shamrock Rd. area, Mr. Hamilton said the Airport Commission is very concerned about these issues. He said the Airport will not implement any plan without close coordination with the South Burlington City Council and the standard site plan procedures. He noted the Airport Plan is still with the FAA, and they share some major concerns as well. Mr. Cimonetti suggested the plan carry with it a statement at this time that South Burlington is opposed to certain items within it. He also suggested a "next best thought" be included in the plan. Mr. Dinklage noted the concern with the elimination of the cross-wind runway is for the small businesses which have served this entire area very well. Mr. Cimonetti said he would like to state a personal opinion that favors continued support for the capability of the Airport to handle light aviation aircraft. Mr. Cimonetti asked if the City can have any influence on patterns flown on military aircraft that use the Airport for touch and go practice. He noted maneuvers very low over school buildings and wanted it known the City does not wish this to be done. Mr. Dinklage thanked the Airport Commission for providing funds for the Airport Bus route which has been very successful. 6. Presentation from CCTA on proposed bond issue: Mr. Mazur said the total amount needed is $2,000,000. The total bond issue would be for $600,000 with South Burlington's share about $20,000. The rest would be provided by federal funding. The money would replace existing equipment. Mr. Mazur showed pictures of the present buses along with estimates for repair. He said the bond issue would cost a family with a $100,000 appraised home about $3.25 a year. Mr. Cimonetti asked why money isn't set aside in advance for these needs. Ms. Debo said there are restrictions on what money can be set aside for and new equipment is not permitted. Mr. Mazur noted airport ridership is up 95% in December. 45% of this number relates to people getting on or off in S. Burlington. Ridership not including the airport route is up 9% year to date with a corresponding increase of 9% in revenues. Mr. Mazur noted that in a survey of transportation authorities the size of CCTA throughout the country, CCTA came in first for the entire country. 7. Resolution to amend Landfill Fee Schedule to fund household hazardous waste assessment: Mr. Hafter noted that preliminary census figures will be used. Mr. Condos noted this means a $3,200 decrease in the total rate. The amendment comes to the Solid Waste District Board on Wednesday. Mr. Cimonetti asked how much will actually go to the household hazardous waste program. Mr. Hafter said $440,000. Another $60,000 will be for general recycling. Mr. Dinklage noted he couldn't find in the budget an expenditure to cover that. Mr. Cimonetti said he was not satisfied the City was getting the facts and that voters deserve to know how money will be spent. Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the increase in tipping fees as presented. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Cimonetti opposing. 8. Lake Champlain Special Designation Act of 1990; Appointment of Peter Jacob to the Management Conference: Mr. Flaherty moved to endorse the appointment of Peter Jacob to the Management Conference of Lake Champlain Special Designation Act of 1990. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Refunding note for Landfill Compactor: Mr. Hafter noted the note is for $64,000 at 6.75%. Mr. Flaherty moved to sign the refunding note and attached Resolution. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Re-approve agreement with Highway Department Workers Association: Mr. Hafter noted there were typographical errors in the original agreement. Mr. Cimonetti moved to reapprove the agreement with the Highway Department Workers. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Approval of coordination of benefits between organized and non-organized employees: Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the benefits coordination plan as submitted by the City Manager in his memo of 2 January 1991. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Review Planning and Zoning Agendas: Mr. Dinklage expressed concern on item #1 on the Zoning Agenda of 1/14. This is for a remote control racing facility which, Mr. Dinklage felt, could be a traffic problem at the top of that hill. On item #6, Mr. Dinklage felt this could be a very serious traffic problem. Mr. Condos felt it could also cause parking problems. 13. Sign disbursement Orders: Disbursement orders were signed. 14. Review of Minutes of 3 December: Mr. Flaherty moved the Minutes of 3 December be approved as written. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:00. 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