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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 11/01/1993CITY COUNCIL 1 NOVEMBER 1993 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday 1 November 1993, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: Michael Flaherty, Chairman; James Condos, John Dinklage, William Cimonetti Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Peg Strait, Asst. City Manager; Brian Searles, Police Chief; Albert Audette, Street Dept; Bill Gilbert, Marian Villa-Libby, Sid Poger, The Other Paper 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience, not related to Agenda Items: a. Mr. Gilbert addressed the Council regarding the proposed Nowland II development of John Larkin and Gerry Milot. He said he has appealed the Planning Commission's approval of the development to the Superior Court. The Commission approved 73 single family units, most of which will be on 1/4 acre lots. According to Mr. Gilbert, the City plan says that only 2 units can be built per developable acre which would allow only 40-44 units. He asked the Council to support his position. Mr. Dinklage noted that the Council and Planning Commission spend a lot of time putting together the planning and zoning documents and that they are open to a lot of interpretation. Mr. Cimonetti stressed that this is not a law suit that has been filed but an appeal of the Commission's decision. Mr. Flaherty suggested having the City Attorney look over Mr. Gilbert's brief and advise the Council. Mr. Cimonetti asked that the City Manager keep the Council posted on this issue. b. Ms. Villa-Libby addressed the Council on the issue of public transportation availability to more remote areas of the city. She noted that the mainstreaming of children in the public schools has resulted in young adults who are capable of using public transportation and are eager to be independent members of the community. Mr. Hafter said he did some rough calculations and found that if bus service were provided to the area Ms. Villa-Libby is concerned about, it would cost about $60,000-80,000 a year. Mr. Cimonetti noted there is also a question of where such a bus line would go. He added that the city can't provide service to every street. 2. Further Discussion on Request from RELIEF for consideration of Consortium Application for CDBG Application: Mr. Hafter noted that this request has been withdrawn. 3. Discussion of Prisoner Transportation Issue and Cost of Shifting to Local Governments: Chief Searles said nobody liked the options available for prisoner transportation. There is now funding that can operate until January under the present system. After that, the Legislature will have to tackle the issue. Mr. Cimonetti noted this will be one of his requests for the supplemental appropriations bill but added that the funds may not be available when the current funds run out. 4. Request for Approval of Financing Note for Purchase of Sidewalk Snowplow with Joint Use as Tractor Mower: Mr. Hafter noted this will save the city considerable money. The amount of the financing is $32,000. at 3.15% interest. Mr. Dinklage moved that the Council sign the Note and the Resolution for the Sidewalk Snowplow/Tractor-Mower. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Appointments to Correction Center Liaison Committee and to Recreation Path Committee: Mr. Hafter presented applications for membership on the two committees. Mr. Cimonetti moved to appoint Coley Coyne to the Correction Center Liaison Committee and Patrick Reed and Wally Kuentzel to the Recreation Path Committee. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Information Items: Mr. Hafter noted the City Council has been invited to tour an affordable housing project. Mr. Dinklage suggested inviting interested members of the public, particularly those who are neighbors of the project. 8. Minutes of 18 October 1993: Mr. Condos moved to approve the Minutes of 18 October as written. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Other Business: a. Mr. Condos noted he had gotten a call from Lonnie Fields expressing concern with traffic lights and the danger of going in and out of the Holiday Inn. b. Issue has also arisen over the parking of cars by the Munson people on the temporary sidewalk. Mr. Cimonetti felt there should be a definite degree of legality established so there is not a continuing fight over this. Mr. Hafter will look into this. 10. 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 for the purpose of adjourning. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The Council returned to regular session. Mr. Condos moved adjournment, Mr. Cimonetti seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.