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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/19/2004CITY COUNCIL 19 JANUARY 2004 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 19 January 2004, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: J. Condos, Chair; C. Smith, S. Magowan Also Present: D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; J. B. Hoover, Director of Planning & Zoning; T. Hubbard, Recreation Director; A. Johnston, The Other Paper; Rep. A. Audette, L. Bresee, K. Killian 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience not related to agenda items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. Smith: Will attend the strategic planning meeting for South Burlington Schools on Monday and a meeting of the Regional Technical Academy, also on Monday. Mr. Magowan: Will attend a meeting of the committee looking into Ambulance Service, tomorrow. Mr. Condos: Will attend an MPO meeting on Wednesday, 7 p.m. Mr. Gravelin: Sent out the notice for the Council's special meeting on Thursday, 7 p.m., to discuss ambulance service. Police building & headquarters committee meeting, 23 January, 8 a.m. MPO meeting, 26 January, 1 p.m., regarding Airport Drive scoping study. City Council retreat: 27 January, 5:30 p.m. at the Clarion. MPO Meeting, 2 February, 2 p.m., regarding bike crossing at Shelburne Rd. Meeting of Correctional Center Liaison Committee, Wednesday, 4 p.m. The next Council agenda will include zoning amendments, the "No Parking" Ordinance for Eastwood Drive, and a presentation from on the Regional Technical Academy. 3. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Official City Map; discussion of east-west connector roads; second reading of official map amendments: Ms. Hoover noted that in the first reading a small park on Spear St. near Pheasant Way was omitted. That has now been added. Ms. Hoover said that Mr. Hafter had asked her to address east-west roads. She noted that these amendments remove Autumn Hill Road. She indicated this road on the city map. The road goes through ledge, wetlands and important wildlife habitat and is in an area of where the city is pursuing conservation. Ms. Hoover then directed attention to a chart showing peak hour traffic volumes for east-west roads. The model found that Autumn Hill Rd. had very little impact on traffic. Because of this and because of cost and environmental issues, the Planning Commission feels the city should not be planning any incursions into this area. Ms. Hoover then showed the critical east-west connectors that will remain. She noted there is still talk about the financial responsibility for some of the projected road projects. Mr. Condos observed that most of the roads in the city are north/south. He hoped that developers were cognizant of the need for roads that go between these roads. Mr. Smith moved to close the public hearing, waive the second reading and approve the amendments to the Official City Map as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Continue discussion on proposed Community Center; feasibility study amendment, December 2003: Mr. Condos noted that the Council hasn't decided which option to pursue or when to put the item on the ballot. Ms. Killian asked about the Community Fund doing a joint project with the city. Mr. Condos said a letter to that effect was sent to the city, and it will be looked at as the plans go down the road. The Fund wants operating control of the facility, and Mr. Condos said he wasn't sure the city was interested in that. Mr. Audette said that people, especially committee members, have gotten to feel they are wasting their time on this. They need to see some positive action in order to get back their enthusiasm. Mr. Smith agreed and felt the Council needed to set a deadline for a decision. Mr. Condos enumerated all of the other issues and projects confronting the city at this time including ambulance service, a possible new Police facility, and a possible new City Hall. Members agreed to have a decision by the first meeting in March. Mr. Magowan moved to accept the feasibility study as amended. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of contract for legal services with Stitzel, Page & Fletcher, P.C., for Lime Kiln Bridge Property Acquisition (permits cost to be eligible for 90% state funding): Mr. Gravelin reported on a meeting last week with the Town of Colchester. About 15-20 people attended. Most concerns were with noise and landscaping issues. Mr. Smith moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the contract with Stitzel, Page & Fletcher. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Consideration of request for enhancement grant DHCD for Home Ownership, City's Edge: Mr. Condos noted the amount of the request has been reduced somewhat. The last request was denied. Mr. Magowan moved to direct the City Manager to send the letter of request. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Review Agenda for Development Review Board Meeting of 20 January 2004: No issues were raised. 8. Review Planning Commission Agenda for 27 January 2004: No issues were raised. 9. Review minutes of City Council meeting of 5 January 2004: Mr. Smith moved to approve the minutes of 5 January as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. 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 for the purpose of taking action on a contract and/or adjourning. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: Upon returning to regular session and on motion duly made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Magowan, the Council voted to accept the employee contract with the Water Pollution Control Employees Association for the period July 1, 2003--June 30, 2006. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Magowan and voted, the Council adjourned at 9 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.