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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/04/1993CITY COUNCIL 4 JANUARY 1993 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday, 4 January 1993, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: John Dinklage, Acting Chairman; James Condos, William Cimonetti Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; Peg Strait, Asst. City Manager; Albert Audette, Street Dept; Ann Pugh, Legislator; Rowshan Golshayan, Channel 17 1. Comments & Questions from the Public not related to items on the Agenda: No issues were raised. 2. Presentation from Citizens Against Substance Abuse: Ms. Golshayan reported that the group has established a good relationship with the city's schools. They also have secured the services of Billy Ward who has made some excellent presentations. A course entitled "Parenting for Prevention" will soon begin, and child care will be provided for attendees. Grants have been received from United Way and the City Council. There have been performances by the Family Living Theater. Committee representatives have attended other presentations as well. The group has now been incorporated as a non-profit corporation. Future plans include: a teen dialogue night in March, a non-alcoholic drinks night presented by a group from UVM in January, outings for families and groups organized by the National guard, and other events. The group has written to the Social Responsibility Committee and will present them with a detailed budget. There will be no paid positions; all work done for the group is voluntary. It is hoped that events can be planned in coordination with surrounding towns. In the future, the group is also hoping to be able to provide assistance to individuals who need treatment. Council members said they were very encouraged by what they heard, and Mr. Cimonetti said this was exactly what the Council had in mind when they established the Social Responsibility Committee. He suggested a joint meeting with the Steering Committee regarding the status of the task force. Mr. Dinklage noted that Mr. Flaherty had suggested the Council meet with the Social Responsibility Committee early on. Ms. Pugh asked how large a budget the group is projecting for this year. Mr. Hafter said the figure he received is $37,000. 4. First Reading of an Ordinance Regulating the Placement of Utility Lines within Public Rights of Way and Public Property; Schedule Public Hearing: Mr. Hafter explained the background and said the city wants to be sure utilities will be placed on public rights of way. Mr. Condos said he would like to see wording that directly relates this Ordinance to public safety. Other members agreed to add wording to this effect. Mr. Audette raised the question of whether the Ordinance could be changed without the federal government imposing penalties (in instances where federal funds are involved). Mr. Cimonetti moved to waive reading of the Ordinance and to direct that the minor change regarding safety be added. He further moved to pass the first reading and to schedule a public hearing on 8 February. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Members then agreed to reschedule the 1 February meeting until 8 February. 5. Discussion of Recommendations from Property Tax Commission on Alternate Funding for Municipal Programs: Mr. Dinklage noted this topic was discussed in a morning meeting with Legislators. The gist of the recommendation is that the property tax and income tax be switched as a source for local school funding. Mr. Cimonetti noted there is still a problem with areas that cannot generate revenues either way, and these communities would still be dependent on communities that can generate revenues. Mr. Hafter noted the disparity between what the community generates in taxes and what it gets back from the state. He also questioned whether this is a way to replace the property tax as a source of school funding or just a way to get more money. 6. Consideration of Approval of Capital Refunding Note for Landfill Compactor: Mr. Hafter said the note is for $22,000. @ 3.7% interest. Most of this money will be recovered from use of the machinery. He noted the equipment will be used for only a few more months (as the landfill is closing) and will then be sellable. Mr. Condos moved to approve the refunding note for the landfill compactor as presented and to sign the accompanying documents. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Review Zoning Board Agenda for 11 January 1993: Mr. Condos noted the proposed day care facility seems to be in a very residential area of Patchen Road. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. Executive Session: Mr. Condos moved the Council adjourn and reconvene in Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations and to resume regular session only to adjourn. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The City Council reconvened in regular session. Mr. Condos moved adjournment, Mr. Dinklage seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.