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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/08/1996CITY COUNCIL 8 January 1996 The South Burlington City Council held a meeting on Monday, 8 January 1996, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present: William Cimonetti, Chair; Michael Flaherty, James Condos, Robert Chittenden Also Present: Charles Hafter, City Manager; Peg Strait, Asst. City Manager; Sonny Audette, Street Dept; Joe Weith, City Planner; Bill Burgess, Planning Commission; Dale Azarian, The Other Paper; Dick Ward, Zoning Administrator; Edward, Sylvia, Craig, and Gary Rounds, Gayle, Shawn & Sammi Barone, Randall Kay, Dean Zoecklein, Dean Economou, Jackie Valentovic, David Duell, Frank Mazur, Jimmy Leas, John Wilking 1. Comments & Questions from the Public (not related to agenda items): Mr. Mazur introduced the new General Manager of CCTA, Deborah Lineham. She addressed the Council briefly, noting that she placed a great value on good relations with all municipal governments. 2. Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for the Career of Edward J. Rounds Upon his Retirement: Mr. Cimonetti read the Resolution. Mr. Chittenden moved approval of the Resolution. Mr. Condos seconded. The Motion passed unanimously. Members signed the Resolution which was then presented to Mr. Rounds. 3. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. Hafter announced the following: a. The first legislative breakfast to take place at 7:30 a.m. on 15 January, at City Hall. b. The Shelburne Road Commuter Rail Local Advisory Council meeting on 17 January at 10 a.m. At 3:00 that afternoon, the MPO will review the same data. c. The all-day strategic planning workshop for CWD on 27 January. d. Local Government Day sponsored by VLCT on 13 February. Mr. Hafter invited Council members to attend. Mr. Hafter then gave members the 1996-7 budget calendar. Council members will get the budget on 19 February with budget work sessions to be held on 21 and 26 February and 6 March, if needed. The presentation of the Budget to the Steering Committee will be on 21 March and the Public Hearing on the Budget will be 11 April. Mr. Hafter commended the Public Works Dept. for their work during the cold and snowy weather. Mr. Flaherty noted that the Governor spoke at the Chamber of Commerce today about the elimination of the equipment tax. Mr. Flaherty reminded the Council that this will cost the city money over time. 4. Second Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the 1991 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan and South Burlington Zoning Ordinance Affecting 550 Acres of land located both east & west of Dorset Street, south of Swift St, and north of Old Cross Rd; 2nd reading of same: Mr. Weith noted changes that the Council had made after the first reading. The Planning Commission had wanted to increase the restricted area on Swift St. and Dorset St. north of the water tower, but the Council had felt this was excessive. The proposed setback was thus reduced from 800' to 250'. The Planning Commission had no comment on this. In Section C, the Recreation Chapter, the Council asked that the change in language in the discussion section also be in the recommendation section. The Planning Commission had no comment on this. In Section E, the School Chapter, the Planning Commission had originally recommended a change allowing the city to acquire an alternate, comparable site. The Council had expressed concern with the work "acquire" and suggested a change to "designate." The Planning Commission questioned what was meant by "formally designate" and how they could determine that the requirement of "formally designating" had been met when they were reviewing a proposal. They suggested that there might be an alternate site "on site" approved by the Planning Commission or that there be a legally binding agreement for an "off-site" location with that landowner. Mr. Cimonetti questioned why there must be a legally binding agreement for another site. Mr. Burgess explained that as part of the subdivision criteria, the Commission must be satisfied that there is no adverse impact on the ability of the community to provide schooling. Mr. Cimonetti asked why it can't be done the way it is done with the Official City Map. If the Council decides it no longer wants a designation to appear on the map, it makes a statement to that affect and a developer is then free to go ahead with what is being proposed. Mr. Weith said the City Attorney says that cannot be done with criteria that appear in the Comprehensive Plan since the Commission must include in its findings the stipulation that a developer's plan is in conformance with the city's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Condos suggested using more general language such as the "city's intention to have a school site in the Southeast Quadrant." Mr. Burgess felt that would be the easiest way around the problem. Mr. Weith noted the Commission had felt strongly that a specific site be identified. Mr. Burgess added that this was based on the impassioned appeal of the School Board who said they wanted a specific site identified. Mr. Kay noted that people who bought land were told there would be a park and school site in that area. He noted there are not many sites left for a school. Mr. Weith noted that if the Council changes this section there must be 15 day warning period as this is a major change. Mr. Economou asked if they can continue going through the preliminary plat process. Mr. Burgess noted the Commission has been reviewing the proposal. Mr. Hafter suggested that he get together with Mr. Weith and draft language for the Council to review on this issue. Mr. Leas said he felt it was valuable to have a designated school site. Mr. Burgess said if the city states it is never going to buy that land, it should be taken out. Mr. Condos moved that the proposed amendments be sent back to the Planning Commission with the advice that the Council would like to remove the specific designation of a school site from the Comprehensive Plan in favor of a more general description of a school site in the Southeast Quadrant. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Members agreed to meet on January 29 to complete review of the proposed amendments. 5. Public Hearing on Amendment of the Ordinance to Regulate Signs in South Burlington (re: Enforcement Via Municipal and Traffic Court System); second reading: Mr. Ward said that judges and other communities seem to be happy with this type of enforcement. He noted that no other community has a first time warning. Mr. Flaherty moved to approve the Amendment as presented. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed 3-1 with Mr. Chittenden opposing. 6. Consideration of Approval of Amendment #2 to Finance and Maintenance Agreement for SB MEGC(8); Dorset St. work completed in front of 366 Dorset St: Mr. Hafter noted this amendment is merely a technicality. Mr. Condos moved to approve the Amendment as presented. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Consideration of Acceptance of Fox Run Lane, Oak Creek Development, as a city street: Mr. Condos moved to accept Fox Run Lane as outlined in the memo of 2 January. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Discussion of Dates for Regular Meeting Schedule: Members agreed to meet on 29 January and 5 February at the regular time, then on 21 February at 7:00 p.m. 9. Review Planning Commission Agenda for 9 January and Zoning Board Agenda for 22 January: No issues were raised. 10. Review Minutes of 18 December 1995: Mr. Condos moved to approve the Minutes of 18 December as written. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion pass 3-0 with Mr. Chittenden abstaining. 11. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. 12. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Flaherty moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Condos seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Chittenden stepped down at this time. a. Consideration of Approval of Second Class Liquor License for U-Save Beverage, J.L.S., Inc, 1302 Williston Rd: Mr. Hafter said the application is in order. Mr. Condos moved to approve the Second Class Liquor License for U-Save Beverage, J.L.S., Inc, as presented. Mr. Flaherty seconded Motion passed 3-0. Executive Session: Mr. Condos moved the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in Executive Session to discuss personnel and contract negotiations and to resume regular session only to approve a contract and/or adjourn. Mr. Flaherty seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The Council returned to regular session. Jim Condos moved approval of a two-year contract with the Water Pollution Control Association (7/1/95 - 6/30/97). Mike Flaherty seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Condos moved adjournment. Mr. Flaherty seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 PM. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.