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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 11/02/1992CITY COUNCIL 2 NOVEMBER 1992 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting og on Monday 2 November 1992, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: Michael Flaherty, Chairman; John Dinklage, James Condos, William Cimonetti, Robert Chittenden Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Richard Ward, Zoning Administrator; Albert Audette, Street Dept; Harley Brown, III 1. Comments & Questions from the Public not related to items on the Agenda: No issues were raised. 2. Further Discussion of Peddler's License: Mr. Flaherty noted that the City Manager feels the peddler's license fees should be left alone. Mr. Cimonetti suggested that over a period of time the Council should develop an idea as to whether they want to encourage or discourage peddlers. He said that unlike Burlington, S. Burlington doesn't have a real place for peddlers. He said he would be inclined to be against allowing them at all. Mr. Ward felt there would be many more peddlers once Dorset St. gets done. Mr. Dinklage suggested writing to a business group and asking their feelings. Mr. Condos said this would also raise the question of the discount houses that rent convention spaces in hotels for one day or weekend sales. Mr. Chittenden noted he had never had a problem with peddlers affecting his business negatively. 3. Consideration of Increase in Site Plan Review Fee: Mr. Hafter advised that the city's fee is very low and suggested $75.00 for the initial fee and $25.00 for amended plans. Mr. Chittenden said he didn't feel this should be done. People in the Planning Dept. are paid salaries to do that work. Mr. Hafter said the fees cover costs of mailing notices to neighbors, etc. and that at time as many as 70 notices of a hearing are mailed. Mr. Cimonetti said he would consider an increase in order to stay in the same range as other communities. Mr. Dinklage said that perhaps $75 was too high and suggested a $50.00 initial fee. Mr. Dinklage moved to increase the site plan review fee to $50.00 for initial review and $25.00 for each amendment. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Chittenden opposing. 4. Consideration of Approval of Capital Equipment Refunding Note for City Hall Telephone System: Mr. Hafter said the note is for $5,650. at 4%. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve and sign the note and resolution as presented. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Acceptance of resignation of Cathy O'Brien from Natural Resources Committee: Mr. Hafter noted there are two openings on the Board and he will advertise these. Mr. Dinklage moved to accept the resignation of Cathy O'Brien from the Natural Resources Committee and advertise the two opening. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Informational Items: Mr. Hafter advised members of the Steering Committee meeting on 19 November and the joint meeting with the Planning Commission on 5 November. 7. Review Planning Commission and Zoning Board Agendas: Mr. Dinklage noted that appeal #2 on the Zoning Board agenda is for conversion of a garage to a business. He suggested the Council send a note to the Board indicating that it wishes to discourage changing the character of a neighborhood in this way. 8. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. 9. Review Minutes of 5 October and 19 October: Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the Minutes of 5 October and 19 October as written. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Other Business: Mr. Cimonetti commented on some transportation matters. He said he was pleased to see the sidewalk being built on Farrell St. to connect with the sidewalk in front of the Correctional Center. He wondered whether it should have been wider so it can be used for bikes as well. REGULAR SESSION: The Council returned to regular session. Mr. Condos moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Administrative Order, as amended, on landfill closure when prepared John Dinklage seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Condos moved to adjourn. Mr. Chittenden seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM. Mr. Cimonetti said that at the Williston Rd. hearing he realized that if the city supports a plan to widen the road and doesn't make accommodations for bicycles, this would be a mistake. He suggested the possibility of a 10 foot shared pedestrian/bikeway. He said he liked the idea of moving the utilities out of the right of way. He also felt the city should insist that the design include a separated pedestrian and bike crossing, preferably above ground rather than a tunnel. Mr. Audette suggested the possibility of a bikeway in conjunction with utilities. Mr. Dinklage said he supported the idea of a bridge crossing and suggested sending a memo to the state on this. 10. Liquor Control Board; Mr. Dinklage moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. a. Consideration of Amendment to Conditions of the Liquor License of Bambino's: Mr. Flaherty directed attention to the amended conditions and to a letter from Frank Kochman. Mr. Brown said he had no problem adding that the parking lot security be outside. He also said he had no problem with Mr. Kochman's second point and noted that in the past they have employed out side security for events where there would be a large crowd. He didn't feel Mr. Kochman's third point was necessary. Mr. Cimonetti agreed and felt the Board could impose any conditions it felt necessary. Mr. Dinklage moved to amend the conditions of the liquor license for Bambino's as presented with the changes agreed on tonight. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter noted the state had approved the two actions taken by the Liquor Control Board at the last meeting with regard to administrative approval of catering and entertainment permits. b. Second Class Beverage License for Jolly Associates "Short Stop," 1314 Williston Road: Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the Second Class Beverage License for Jolly Associates as presented. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session: Mr. Dinklage moved the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in executive session to discuss contract negotiations, personnel and litigation and to resume regular session only to approve a contract and/or adjourn. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.