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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09/19/1994CITY COUNCIL 19 September 1994 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 19 September 1994, at 7:30 p.m., in the conference room, City hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present: William Cimonetti, Chairman; Michael Flaherty, Robert Chittenden, James Condos, David MacLaughlin. Also Present: Peg Strait, Assistant City Manager; Margaret Picard, City Clerk/Treasurer; Sonny Audette, Street Department; Barry Gerstein, Chip Ward, Frank Mazur, Scott Harrington, Thomas Chittenden; Toby Dion, Channel 17. 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience (not related to agenda items): No issues were raised. 2. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Ms. Strait announced the following upcoming meetings/events: a. 21 September-Regional Economic Development Commission, Essex Junction; b. 28 September-South Burlington Economic Development Commission, South Burlington City Hall; c. 3 October-Golf Course Finance and Operations Committees will report to Council; d. Ms. Strait gave members the report from Webster-Martin on the proposed Kennedy Drive Northbound on-ramp; e. Ms. Strait reported that the Fire Tower Truck is back in service after approximately $7,000 in repairs; it has been out of service and under repair since June of this year. Ms. Picard gave members election results and turnout reports. She showed how results come in and the reporting forms done for the Secretary of State's office. A larger voter turnout is expected in November, and she is looking for help at the polls. Mr. Audette gave the Council an update on road work: a. The Spear Street paving is compete; b. Only a small section remains to be done on Swift Street; c. Heath Street, Ruth Street, Davis Parkway and Cedar Glen are complete; d. Sections of Laurel Hill are complete; e. On East Terrace, curbing will be started this week and should be done in 5 to 6 days as far as tying up traffic is concerned; f. A section of Dorset Street at the North end will be completed soon. Mr. MacLaughlin noted that there is a section of Duchess Avenue where the road has settled due to a broken pipe. Mr. Audette stated this is the Water Department's responsibility. Mr. Harrington pointed out it is becoming dangerous, as drivers are swerving to avoid the settled road section. Mr. Cimonetti noted that Poor Farm Road had a lot of traffic during the air show and asked if work is coordinated with Williston on upkeep of this section. Mr. Audette said he tries to keep an eye on this area and pointed out it takes 3 to 4 hours to grade. He also suggested traffic should be discouraged on this road because of the bridge. 3. First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish a No Parking Zone on a portion of Cedar Glen Drive and a Portion of Stonehedge Drive; Scheduling of public hearing of same. Mr. Audette pointed out that part of the reason for the request for this ordinance is that school buses have difficulty maneuvering around parked cars. Mr. Condos moved to waive the reading of the Ordinance and schedule a public hearing for 17 October 1994. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Update on Chittenden County Passenger Rail Project; Discussion of appointments to steering committee for the project: Mr. Cimonetti noted that a meeting had been conducted by the Chairman of Regional Planning and the project consultant. There is a strong possibility of getting federal and state funds for the capital costs of the project. Mr. Cimonetti feels the appropriate people to be involved at this point are town and city staff of the communities impacted (specifically, town managers and planners). Mr. Chittenden question the need for planners to be involved. Mr. Cimonetti pointed out that the Steering Committee would be looking for the best locations for platforms, bus connections, parking, etc. He feels it is appropriate for the City Planner to make recommendations to be reviewed by Council. Mr. Flaherty asked if there are projections for operating costs. Mr. Cimonetti pointed out that it looks like federal and state funds will be available to fund capital costs, but not operating costs. If that is so, operating costs will be funded either through fares or municipal funding. Since the plans have been to keep fares at a minimum, if any, it is likely the municipalities may be required to fund operating costs. 5. Appointment of Voting Delegate to the VLCT Annual Business Meeting: Mr. Condos moved that Margaret Picard be appointed voting delegate to the VLCT Annual Business meeting. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Acceptance of the resignation of Paul Farrar, Representative to the Regional Planning Commission, and 7. Acceptance of the resignation of John Dinklage, MPO representative: Mr. Flaherty moved to accept the resignations of Paul Farrar and John Dinklage and to direct that letters of appreciation for service be sent to each. Mr. MacLaughlin seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Resignation of Robert M. Rodd from the Recreation Path Committee: Mr. Flaherty moved to accept the resignation of Robert M. Rodd. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Condos felt it important to have a Police Officer on the Committee and asked that the City Manager and Police Chief look into this. Council requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Bob Rodd for his service with the Committee. 9. Review Zoning Board Notice for 9/26/94 and Planning Commission Agenda for 9/20/94: Mr. Condos noted that Zoning item #7 has elicited calls. The Orchard area is mostly small, single-family homes and people are concerned about the maximum number of children in the day care facility. The facility will be in a former home and they are asking for 29 children. Mr. Condos also expressed concern on items #2 and #5 which are in very heavy traffic areas where access may create problems. 10. Sign disbursement orders: Disbursement orders were signed. 11. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Chittenden moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cimonetti noted there were 3 applications for First Class Beverage Licenses and that none of the three has been completely built yet. The three are: Cactus Pete's Steakhouse & Saloon, 7 Fayette Road; Breakers Billiards, Inc., 2069 Williston Road; and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, University Mall. Mr. Cimonetti felt that final action would be premature at this time. Members asked if conditional approval could be given and then reaffirmed that licenses should be approved only after all conditions are met. Ms. Picard pointed out that all three buildings would require a final Fire Department inspection. Mr. Condos told of a situation in Colchester where a license was granted under similar conditions (prior to completion of building). When the establishment was complete and finally open for business, it was under different conditions than those approved. Chip Ward, attorney for Appleby's, showed pictures of the proposed Applebee's facility and said his clients are trying to avoid outstanding issues. He requested the license be moved forward. Mr. Gerstein, project director for Applebee's, said he didn't want the Board to be uncomfortable with the possible violation of regulations. Mr. Cimonetti said he would be most comfortable establishing the Board's intent to issue the license when the applications are complete. Mr. Flaherty moved to state the intention of the Liquor Control Board to issue liquor licenses when the applications are complete and have been reviewed and to notify both the State and the applicants of this intent. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.