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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/19/2003CITY COUNCIL 19 MAY 2003 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 19 May 2003, at 7:30 p.m., in the conference room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members present: J. Condos, Chair; C. Smith, T. Sheahan, S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also present: C. Hafter, City Manager; Rep. S. Audette; A. Johnston, The Other Paper; C. Cobb, D. Trudell, H. Sinkinson, S. Deacon 1. Comments & questions from the audience not related to Agenda items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements and City Manager's report: Mr. Sheahan: will attend the first meeting of the Housing Supplies Goal Task Force, 21 May and the Regional Planning Commission meeting on 2 June, 5:30 p.m. Mr. Magowan: cannot attend CCTA meeting on 21 May, Bill Wessel will attend. Mr. Condos: will attend MPO meeting, 21 May, 7 p.m. Mr. Hafter: reorganization meeting will take place on 2 June prior to regular Council meeting (meeting will include report from Community/Aquatic Center committee, setting of city tax rate, and UVM landscape request) Former City Council Chair Ray Sterns passed away recently. Members are invited to preview the new CCTA diesel hybrid electric bus, 23 May, 8:30 a.m. Fire Department has established a committee to work on forming an ambulance service. Mr. Magowan will represent the Council on the committee. VLCT is looking for committee members. Workshop on "Transportation for a walkable community" will be held 3 June, 1-4 p.m. at Chamberlin School. The City will purchase rescue tools from a grant received on the Emergency Preparedness Act. Vendors will demo the tools on 10, 11, and 12 June. GBIC annual dinner, 17 June, Noon. Mr. Hafter and Mr. Sheahan have been meeting with UVM re: their housing plans and traffic impacts. Progress is being made. The Shelburne Rd. project will be advertised on 17 May and a pre-bid meeting will be held on 9 June with bid opening on 27 June. Construction is estimated to begin in late July/early August. 3. Report on the work of the Reparative Board: Herb Sinkinson and Susan Deacon reported on the history and activities of the Reparative Board. The Board was begun by the Department of Corrections when it was realized that the communities wanted to play a more active role in what happens involving certain crimes. The program has grown and has gained the respect of law enforcement people and judges. The program's goals include: restoring/repairing harm done to victims of a crime, having offenders make amends to the community (by serving non-profit organizations, etc.), having offenders learn about the impact of their crime on victims and community, and having offenders learn ways not to re-offend. Evaluations received from offenders show that they strongly endorse the program. Mr. Sinkinson cited the work of South Burlington Police Officer Tom Fraga, especially with involvement in community events such as National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch, and the Lighthouse program. Ms. Deacon said she has been a volunteer on the Board for 4 years. She cited a 5th goal of the Board which is to make each person feel that he/she is part of a community and to see the relationship between the damage they do and themselves. Ms. Deacon stressed that this is not an "impersonal" process as the courts are. 4. Consideration of request from Trudell Construction Engineers, Inc., for private use of Butler Farms setback for stormwater treatment system: Mr. O'Rourke recused himself during this discussion due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. Trudell explained that Homer and Jackie Dubois deeded several lots to the city as part of a development of Butler Farms. A 5.3 acre parcel was retained by the Dubois, and they now wish to develop it as a 6-lot subdivision. In trying to meet new stormwater rules, they have to provide retention and treatment of runoff. One way to do this would involve developing a system in the area that the city now owns near Butler Drive. Mr. Trudell showed this on the map. As part of the plan, there would be combination of the Dubois and city systems so that both would meet the standards. A swale would be reconstructed to make it wider and to have it vegetated with the proper plants. The system would include a pipe through which water would be released. Drainage time would be 126 minutes. Mr. Sheahan asked if there is a precedent to allow a developer to use city property to address the developer's needs. Mr. Hafter said there is only one other instance he knows of. Mr. Sheahan was concerned with establishing precedent for other developers. He was also concerned with liability for the drainage ponds in case someone was drowned or injured there. Mr. Hafter said he would ask that if this is approved it also address existing problems at Butler Farms. He noted that Bill Szymanski has reviewed this and says the system is OK. Mr. Hafter asked who would maintain the system as there is no homeowners association. Mr. Trudell felt the city would do the maintenance. When the city takes over the road they would take over the drainage system as well. There is also a question of whether land is set aside as prime ag reserve by Act 250. Mr. Sheahan asked whether it wouldn't be possible for the developer to take care of stormwater issues on their own property. Mr. Trudell said it would cost them a building lot. Mr. Sheahan said he felt this could set a bad precedent. Mr. Condos said he would like to talk with the City Attorney and also with Ms. Hoover about this. Mr. Hafter suggested the possibility of negotiating a "value to developer" and putting the money in a fund to maintain the system. Members felt they needed more information before making a decision. 5. Consideration of approval of entertainment license for Circus Smirkus, 4-6 July, in Technology Park: Mr. Hafter said the event was held last year without any problems. The Fire Department would have to approve the tent prior to its use. Mr. Sheahan moved to approve the entertainment license for Circus Smirkus as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Accept resignation of Ms. Lori Lustberg from Natural Resources Committee: Mr. Magowan moved to accept the resignation of Lori Lustberg from the Natural Resources Committee and to have the City Manager send a letter of appreciation for her service. 7. Review Development Review Board agenda for 20 May 2003: Mr. Condos was concerned with drainage issues on item #6. Mr. Hafter said he had spoken to Mr. Belair about this. 8. Review minutes of 5 May 2003: Mr. Sheahan moved to approve the minutes of 5 May 2003 as written. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed 3-0 with Messrs. Magowan and Smith abstaining. 9. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement orders were signed: 10. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Smith moved the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Sheahan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter presented a request for a second class liquor license from Shaw's Supermarket. He said the application was all in order. Mr. Magowan moved to approve a second class liquor license for Shaw's Supermarket. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.