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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 04/04/1994CITY COUNCIL 4 APRIL 1994 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday 4 April 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: Michael Flaherty, Chairman; John Dinklage, William Cimonetti, James Condos Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Peg Strait, Asst. City Manager; Sonny Audette, Street Dept; Peg Picard, City Clerk; Sid Poger, The Other Paper; William Wessel, Bob Hest, Dave Maclaughlin, Nile Duppstadt, Doreen Kendall, D. Kendall, David Gage, John Kennedy, John Jaeger, Mark Crow 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to agenda items): Mr. Cimonetti noted that it had been a good idea to get the plows out early to clear the bike paths as people are already using them. 2. Public Information Meeting on VAOT Plan to Replace Van Sicklen Rd. Bridge: Mr. Hafter said the bridge is scheduled to be replaced in 1995. He then introduced Sam Baki of the Agency of Transportation, Civil Engineer on the project. Mr. Baki reviewed the history of the bridge and said it is now in very bad shape. The proposed project would replace just about everything. There will be two 11-ft travel lanes with 3-foot paved shoulders. He noted there is an agreement for a temporary detour as VanSicklen will be closed during construction. Mr. Baki said because the bridge can't be raised high enough, the flooding problem can't be eliminated. Total cost of the project will be $160,000. South Burlington will pay about 5% of this. Construction is planned for spring, 1995 and should take 3-4 months. Mr. Wessel asked about replacing part of the riprap with vegetation. Mr. Baki said this will be looked into. He said the area will look very nice after construction. A citizen asked about the speeding problem on the road. Mr. Baki said that problem is not part of this project and recommended signs and more of a police presence. Mr. Audette noted the road has become a major shortcut between S. Burlington and Williston, and the 2 communities will have to deal with the problem. Mr. Condos noted the public has until 14 April to make comments on the project. 3. First Reading of Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on San Remo Drive and of Incorporating City No Parking Zones; Schedule Public Hearing: Mr. Hafter said the Ordinance will incorporate all other similar No Parking areas in the city. Mr. Flaherty then read the specific part of the Ordinance dealing with the San Remo zone. A brief discussion followed. Mr. Dinklage moved the Council approve the First Reading of the proposed Parking Ordinance and that a second reading be scheduled for 2 May 1994. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing 35 MPH Speed Limit on Dorset Street between Williston Road and Swift Street, Schedule Public Hearing: Mr. Hafter said the required engineering study will be done within the next month. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the Ordinance establishing a 35 mph speed limit on Dorset St. between Williston Rd. and Swift St. and to schedule a public hearing for 2 May 1994. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of ballot item for neighborhood street improvement plan; consideration of Resolution authorizing same: Mr. Hafter said some changes in the wording have been made. The list of streets to be repaired will be on the ballot. Additional changes in wording were recommended by Council members to clarify the time period of the plan. Mr. Condos then moved the Council approve the ballot item for neighborhood street improvement and to sign the authorizing Resolution. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Consideration of Appointments to Operating Committee and Finance Committee for Municipal Golf Course Review: Mr. Hafter presented lists of people interested in both committees. The Council authorized the City Manager to add other interested citizens to the committees as they apply. Mr. Condos was named to Chair the Operating Committee and Mr. Cimonetti was named to Chair the Finance Committee. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the list of Committee members for both the operating and finance committees for the Municipal Golf Course and to appoint Mr. Condos to Chair the Operating Committee and Mr. Cimonetti to Chair the Finance Committee. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Discussion of Possibility of Establishment of Community Garden Plots on Brand Farm at Dorset Park: Mr. Hafter said there is a lot of room in the area for such a use. The land will eventually be developed for other park uses, but he felt this was a good way to get people used to going into the park. Mr. Condos said he would like to see the future park plans posted on the pavillion building so people can see the future of the park. The Council had no objection to use of an area for this purpose. 8. Request for Transfer of Funds from Water Pollution Control Retained Earnings to Close Out Country Club Estates Sanitary Sewer and Road Project: Mr. Hafter explained that when the bids were made, they came in $100,000 higher than what was left in the bond issue. When the project was done, it came in at $146,000 over the original bid due to unexpected subsurface conditions which required that more soil be brought in. Also, a lot of citizens changed their minds about where they wanted connections to be made. In addition, the original engineer miscalculated the amount of asphalt needed, and there also wasn't enough asphalt to patch back. In addition, the entire road system had to be redone. Mr. Hafter said this was ultimately more cost effective since the whole road was done once and didn't have to be dug up again. It is hoped the road work will be covered from the regular budget. Mr. Hafter added that Scott Contracting did an excellent job and worked very well with the citizens in the area. Mr. Dinklage moved that the Council authorize the transfer of $145,000 from the water pollution control retained earnings and to authorize using the unspent bond funds to close out the Country Club Estates Sewer/Road Project. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Approval of Certificates of Completion and Opening of a Highway for Public Travel: The streets to be approved are: Valley Ridge Circle, Mill Pond Road, Brand Farm Drive and Lupine Lane. Mr. Dinklage moved to approve the Certificates of Completion and Opening of a Highway for Public Travel for the above-named streets. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Consideration of City Acceptance of a 5.25 Foot Strip of Land Adjacent to both sides of Ethan Allen Drive: Mr. Hafter explained the land is for road improvements including widening and drainage. Mr. Condos moved the city accept a 5.25 foot strip of land adjacent to both sides of Ethan Allen Drive. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Review Zoning Board Agenda for 11 April: No issues were raised. 12. Minutes of Joint Meeting with Planning Commission on 14 March 1994 and City Council Minutes of 21 March 1994: Mr. Dinklage moved the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of 14 March be approved as written. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dinklage noted that in the discussion of the Police Traffic Unit on 21 March, he had suggested police officers talk "with persons who are engaging in unsafe driving practices," not with people who are exceeding speed limits. Mr. Condos moved the Minutes of 21 March be approved as amended. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Other Business: a) Mr. Dinklage complimented the City Planner on the presentation on computerized tax maps. b) Mr. Dinklage noted there has been talk by the Recreation Committee on paving the strip between the bike path and the road for better delineation. He suggested adding paste down reflectors as well. 15. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. 16. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Condos moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter presented a list of 45 liquor license renewals. The City Clerk has said all are in order. Mr. Dinklage moved the Board approve the list of liquor license renewals (attached) 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 personnel issues and to resume regular session only to adjourn. Mr. Dinklage seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The Council reconvened in regular session. Mr. Condos moved adjournment. Mr. Cimonetti seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.