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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 11/17/2003CITY COUNCIL 17 NOVEMBER 2003 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 17 November 2003, at 7:30 p.m., in the conference room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members present: T. Sheahan, Acting Chair; C. Smith, S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also present: C. Hafter, City Manager; D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; Rep. A. Audette; B. Hoar, Dept. of Public Works; R. Farley, The Other Paper; S. Savage, R. LaBerge 1. Resolution honoring the South Burlington youth football team: Mr. Sheahan read the resolution honoring the team for its championship season. Mr. Hafter then read an essay by one of the team members citing the team as his "anti-drug." Members asked that the essay be made part of the minutes of the meeting. 2. Comments & questions from the audience not related to agenda items: No issues were raised. 3. Announcements & city manager's report: Mr. Magowan: The Ambulance Committee met last week and is beginning to create budgets. They are looking for a bond issue in May. Mr. Sheahan: The Regional Planning Commission will meet on 24 November. Mr. Sheahan and Mr. Hafter attended a meeting with East Terrace and Spear St. residents and planning people regarding UVM plans for a parking garage and other facilities in the neighborhood. Mr. Sheahan said people felt that there is a satisfactory plan proposed by UVM that will actually help the Spear St. traffic situation. Mr. O'Rourke: The Stormwater Advisory Committee meets tomorrow at 4 p.m. Mr. Hafter: Legislative breakfasts begin again in January and are scheduled for 5 January, 2 February, 1 March and possibly 5 April. A joint meeting with Colchester has been proposed for 15 January at St. Michael's College regarding the Lime Kiln Bridge. A special City Council meeting will be held on 22 January to discuss the ambulance plan. The 1 December agenda will include a presentation on a study for a new police building and a presentation by CCTA regarding a change in the funding formula. The 15 December meeting will include a presentation by the Stormwater Advisory Committee, discussion of Airport Parkway expansion plans and changes in the official city map. There will be a Steering Committee meeting on 11 December to include a discussion of implications of Act 68. 4. Consideration of adoption of integrated pest management policy for city property: Mr. Hoar reviewed the history of the proposed policy. He felt that the city should lead the way in not using pest control chemicals. The Natural Resources Committee will help the city in this effort. Mr. Hafter said that although the city does not use much in the way of chemical deterrents, they will now be required to notify neighbors when there is a planned use. Members briefly discussed the policy. Mr. Smith moved to adopt the Integrated Pest Management Policy as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Review Development Review agenda for meeting on 18 November 2003: No issues were raised. 6. Review Planning Commission agenda for meeting of 18 November 2003: No issues were raised. 7. Review minutes of 3 November 2003: Mr. Magowan moved to approve the minutes of 3 November as written. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement orders were signed. Executive Session: Mr. Magowan moved that the council adjourn and reconvene in executive session to discuss contract negotiations and to resume regular session only to take action on a contract and/or adjourn. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The council returned to regular session. Mr. Magowan moved adjournment. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.