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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 08/10/1992CITY COUNCIL 10 August 1992 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 10 August 1992, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present: Michael Flaherty, Chairman; James Condos, William Cimonetti, Robert Chittenden Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Brian Searles, Police Chief; Bruce O'Neill, Recreation Dept; Peg Strait, Ass't. City Manager; Joe Weith, City Planner; William Burgess, Planning Commission; Amory Smith, Phyllis Atherton, Laura Zelaya, Janet Patterson, Marie & Homes Dubois, Carl Cobb, Gayle Barone, Patricia Booska, Moe Cloutier, Ray and Pat Jewett, Fred Hannon, Al Bartlett, Gerry Milot, H. Joe Sopher, Sanborne Dow, Dave Maclaughlin 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience (Not related to Agenda items) No issues were raised. 2. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Establishing Parking Regulations on East Terrace: Mr. Hafter reviewed the history of the Resolution. He said he had met with East Terrace neighbors. The proposed Resolution would prohibit parking between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday from 25 August through 15 May. Mrs. Atherton said neighbors favor the proposal. They understand there may be some inconvenience to the neighborhood when people have guests, but they are willing to try it. Dr. Smith said that everyone he contacted said they can live with it. No one he talked to was opposed. Mr. Flaherty then read the Resolution. Mr. Cimonetti moved the Resolution be approved as read. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Public Hearing on Interim Zoning By-Laws for the Southeast Quadrant; consideration of adoption of same: Mr. Burgess said the Planning Commission discussed the issue and felt unanimously that they would not recommend a building cap. He said the city has had a 1/6% growth rate and for 10 years has averaged 130 dwelling units per year (about 71/year in the last 3 years). The Commission understands the concern and suggested an annual review by the Commission of how development has affected the city (infrastructure, etc) and present a report to the City Council. Mr. Burgess said that the City Planner and City Attorney have put together a statement of what would have to be done to impose building caps, and the Commission is willing to do it if that is the Council's pleasure. Mr. Flaherty said he liked the idea of an annual review, and Mr. Condos noted the Planning Commission can require phasing of a project based on impact on infrastructure. Mr. Cimonetti then moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cimonetti moved to reject the interim zoning by-laws dated 14 July 1992. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the City of South Burlington Ordinance Regulating Conduct in South Burlington Parks (Recreation Path Ordinance); Consideration of Adoption of Same; Consideration of Adoption of Rules and Regulations: Mr. Cimonetti said he would like to see a very simple, direct language about vehicles and recreation path interaction. Mr. Flaherty suggested the City Attorney look at this and check the language. Mr. Sopher suggested adding the words "for your safety and the safety of others" and "please" to the rules. Chief Searles read from state Statutes that indicate that when there is a path for bicycles adjacent to a roadway, bicycles are then prohibited from the roadway. Residents of Lindenwood Dr. voiced their experiences and concerns. Mr. Jewett said it was not as bad as he had thought it would be though there had been some "close calls" between cars and bikes/riders. Mr. Condos moved to approve the changes to language made tonight. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of Approval of Participation Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal Facilities (Interim Landfill): Mr. Hafter outlined the changes from the first proposed agreement. The City can use its present landfill as long as the state allows. The District will be solely responsible for enforcement of the Ordinance. Mr. Hafter recommended adoption. Mr. Condos moved the Council sign the Participation Agreement as presented. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Scheduling of Future City Council Meetings: The August 17th meeting was rescheduled to August 18th due to the Bennington Battle Day holiday. The Labor Day meeting was rescheduled to 14 September. 7. Review Zoning Board Agenda for 8/24 and Planning Commission Agenda for 8/11: No issues were raised. 8. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. 9. Other Business: Mr. Cimonetti noted that at the Steering Committee meeting last week there was discussion of public awareness issues affecting the community separate from the schools. There was a strong recommendation from the citizens' committee for lectures/sessions with professionals. Mr. Cimonetti suggested this was something for the Committee for Social Responsibility to become involved in and he suggested formalizing a direction from the Council to that committee to meet with the ad hoc group and also to look hard at the possibility of adjusting their budget to reflect this issue. Mr. Cimonetti then moved that the City Council request the Committee for Social Responsibility to meet with the newly formed ad hoc committee and look at the possibility of adjusting the current budget to fund community awareness education in the area of Drug and Alcohol abuse. Mr. Condos seconded. Ms. Strait noted that almost all of the Social Responsibility budget has been paid out. Mr. Cimonetti suggested asking the Drug and Alcohol people to use their funds in this way. Mr. Flaherty said he had no problem suggesting this, but if the ad hoc committee comes up with a different idea, he wanted to be sure other ideas would get a full airing. He also questioned asking people to change their budgets now. Mr. Condos said if the Council asks Social Responsibility to look at their budget, the City should look at its own as well. The vote that followed resulted in a 2-2 tie and the motion was thus not passed. Mr. Condos said the Council should ask the Committee to meet with the ad hoc group and come back with recommendations. He added that he would like to see the issue on another agenda. 10. Approve Minutes of 6 July 1992: Mr. Condos moved to approve the Minutes of 6 July as written. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Chittenden moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. a. Public Review of Operation of Bambino's, 520 Shelburne Road and Compliance Audit of Permit Conditions: Mr. Brown said the memo on compliance is accurate. For some reason, the parking lot signs haven't gotten done. He felt security had pretty much cured the problem. He added that at times when business has been slow, they have let security people leave early. Mr. Cimonetti said if that is the case, Bambino's should come in with a recommendation to change the conditions to something they can live with. Mr. Chittenden said he now had concerns about Bambino's. He said the signs were not too much of a burden and it was time Bambino's started working with the Council on this. Mr. Brown said he would have the signs up in a week. Members agreed to put it on the next agenda. b. Catering Permits: Mr. Hafter presented the following catering permits for approval: 1. W.F.W., Wetherbee's Catering for a wedding on 8/15/92 at KofC, from Noon to 9 p.m. 2. Trip-J-Inc, d/b/a: Champion's Tavern, for a wedding on 8/22/92 at K of C from 1 p.m. to Midnight. 3. W.F.W. for a wedding on 8/29/92 at K of C from Noon to 9 p.m. 4. W.F.W. for a wedding on 9/4/92 at K of C from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 5. W.F.W. for a wedding on 9/5/92 at K of C from 2 p.m. to Midnight. Mr. Condos moved the Catering permits be approved as presented. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter then presented a request for a First Class Beverage License from CJ Enterprises Inc, Route 2 Bar-B-Q, 2026 Williston Road (formerly: The Whaler). He said the application was in order. Mr. Chittenden moved to grant the First Class Liquor License to CJ Enterprises as presented. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session: Mr. Condos moved the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in Executive Session to discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions and contract negotiations and to resume regular session only for the purpose of making appointments and/or adjournment. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.