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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 12/16/2002CITY COUNCIL 16 DECEMBER 2002 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 16 December 2002, at 7:30 p.m., in the conference room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members present: J. Condos, Chair; T. Sheahan, C. Smith, S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also present: C. Hafter, City Manager; J. B. Hoover, Director of Planning & Zoning; Rep. S. Audette, B. Schuele, P. Jones, Natural Resources Committee; T. Moreau, Chittenden Solid Waste District 1. Comments & questions from the audience not related to agenda items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements & City Manager's report: Mr. Magowan: Updated members on CCTA budget issues. Mr. Magowan suggested to CCTA that they come up with an idea, then bring in city managers, MPO, etc., and discuss the parameters of the idea. He also suggested CCTA get a "buy-in" from the towns before they do anything. Mr. Condos noted there had been a meeting with CCTA, MPO and others on what's involved with the RTA plan. Mr. Hafter: Asked members if they wanted to meet on 20 January (Martin Luther King Day). Members agreed to meet. The Council retreat will be on 22 January. Mr. Hafter distributed the budget calendar. Members agreed to work sessions on 20 February and 6 March. The Steering Committee will meet on 20 March. The budget public hearing will be on 10 April. Mr. Hafter advised that the Vermont Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Shelburne Rd. necessity. The project can now go forward, and the hope is to go to bid in early May. The first public hearing on the revisions to the Zoning Regulations will be on 3 February. Mr. Hafter will attend the pre-budget meeting for the County budget tomorrow. 3. Update/Discussion with Natural Resource Committee: Ms. Hoover said there has been a lot of frustration expressed to staff regarding the natural resources process. The main issue was focus and how the process can be as productive as possible. Ms. Hoover noted the Committee did a fabulous job on the Open Space Plan. Ms. Hoover suggested the Council look at the City Charter which includes the Natural Resources Committee in land purchasing. In a new proposal, the Committee's role will be much clearer with regard to wetlands and also on conformance of a plan to the goals of the Open Space Plan. Ms. Hoover also felt the Committee should be encouraged to do more special projects. Mr. Schuele said he felt if something involves the natural resources of the city, the Committee should be able to comment on it. Mr. Jones said one problem is trying to see the cumulative effect of development when the Committee sees only one project at a time. Ms. Hoover felt the stormwater utility model will enable them to address cumulative impacts. She said she would love to see a Committee member who is interested in hydrology participate with the stormwater utility group. Ms. Hoover asked if the Council had any problem with the Committee working with the group that is looking into land trusts. The Council felt this was an excellent idea. The Council was also very positive about the Committee educating the public about such issues as pesticides. The Council agreed that the Charter should be looked at with regard to the role of the Natural Resources Committee. 4. Consideration of approval of validation resolution for November 5, 2002 bond vote authorizing funding for emergency communications equipment: Mr. Hafter noted there was an issue of one ad not matching dates correctly. Information on this was sent to the Vermont Bond Bank which felt there was compliance and suggested a resolution confirming the vote. Mr. Magowan moved to accept the validation resolution as presented and authorize the City Clerk to sign it. Mr. Sheahan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of resolution on zoning regulations; minimum construction costs permit requirement: Mr. Hafter said that both Ray Belair and the appraiser felt $5,000 was a better number. Ms. Hoover noted this is for interior changes only. If any work is done outside, there must be a permit. Mr. Sheahan moved to approve the resolution. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Consider proposed lease with Chittenden Solid Waste District for 3.2 acres of land on Airport Parkway for environmental depot: Mr. Hafter reviewed the changes from the first draft. He specifically noted what happens if there is a concern with traffic impact. Mr. Smith and Mr. O'Rourke felt the language didn't clearly say who's responsible if traffic becomes a concern. Mr. Smith said he didn't know what it means to "minimize" traffic. Mr. Hafter will work on the language. Mr. Smith moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Notice of a Proposed Lease. Mr. Sheahan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Review agenda for DRB meeting on 17 December 2002: Mr. Sheahan expressed concern with adding more units on the golf course and thought that wasn't going to continue. Mr. O'Rourke asked about construction within the restricted area on Hinesburg Rd. Mr. Condos felt that with regard to items 13 and 14, the DRB should still try to acquire land to straighten things out. 8. Minutes of 18 November and 2 December: Mr. Smith noted that in the minutes of 18 November, paragraph 1, he intended to say Regional Planning Commission, not Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Magowan moved to approve the minutes of 18 November as amended. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Sheahan moved to approve the minutes of 2 December as written. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed 4-0 with Mr. O'Rourke abstaining. 9. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. Executive Session Mr. Sheahan moved the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss litigation with possible action to follow. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: Council returned to regular session. Mr. Magowan moved adjournment. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.