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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10/04/2004CITY COUNCIL 4 OCTOBER 2004 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 4 October 2004, at 7:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: T. Sheahan, Acting Chair; S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also Present: C. Hafter, City Manager; D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; D. Kinville, City Clerk; B. Gardner, T. Higgins 1. Comments & Questions from the Public not related to agenda items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. Sheahan: Regional Planning Housing Committee meeting, 12 October Mr. Hafter: Reminded members of the Steering Committee meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes a presentation on the Regional Technical Academy and an update of the School Department's "Fields of Dreams." There will be a public meeting on Thursday, 14 October, regarding the 1-89 southbound ramp 14-C, "short term fixes", at the Clarion Hotel Channel 17 is doing an on-line survey and will give away prizes to participants Mr. Hafter will attend the International City Manager's meeting later in the month. Mr. Gravelin will attend the next Council meeting in his place. Item #7 on this agenda will be withdrawn as there is not a quorum of member present who can vote on this issue due to a conflict of interest of one of the members. 3. Interview with applicant for appointment to Community Library Board of Trustees: The Council interviewed Betsy Gardner. Ms. Gardner said she is a retired nurse living at The Pines. She uses the Library frequently and is very impressed and wants to do all she can to support it. Mr. Sheahan explained the selection process. 4. Discussion with Board of Civil Authority about election supply upgrades: Ms. Kinville said she has been looking for ways to improve the election process. The first problems she identified were the poor condition of voting booths. She showed photos to the Council and indicated problems with sturdiness, splinters, etc. She suggested the possibility of having the Highway Dept. come in and see that the booths are safe. Another problem involves the disappearance of the "Vote Here" signs. Ms. Kinville noted there are plastic "A Frames" the city can purchase for $109 each. Three would be needed. Ms. Kinville said she would like to have these for the coming election. There is also a problem with two voting districts sharing the same polling location. This is confusing to voters. Ms. Kinville suggested a chain link that would divide voters appropriately as soon as they enter the gym. Mr. Sheahan noted the city hasn't spent any money on elections for a number of years. Mr. Hafter said the budget would have to be amended to find the $750 needed. Mr. Magowan then moved to appropriate $750 to buy products outlined by the City Clerk. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Hearing: Ordinance to Amend the South Burlington Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations; Technical Corrections; second reading: Mr. Magowan moved to open the public hearing. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter explained that the corrections involved items should have been changed a long time ago, including street names (Mammoth Road changed to K-Mart Road), addition of a 3-way stop at Airport Drive/White Street, designation of Swift/Spear as a stop light, changing of Spear Street speed limit to 25 mph and Williston Road to 40 mph, addition of a traffic light at Dorset/Aspen, and removing the prohibition of a left turn at Queen City Park Road onto Route 7. Mr. Sheahan asked for public comment. None was forthcoming. Mr. Magowan moved to close the public hearing, waive the second reading and approve the amendments as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Public Hearing: Amendment to Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations; Establishment of a 3-Way Stop condition at Spear Street and Allen Road; second reading of same: Mr. Hafter said a study was done to see if traffic warrants were met. A stop sign condition was found to be warranted. Deerfield Drive will also be studied at the end of October. Mr. Hafter said they are recommending the stop sign become effective on 1 November to allow time to warn motorists that it will be coming. It is hoped the stop signs will create traffic "gaps" to allow residents to get out of their driveways. Mr. Magowan moved to open the public hearing. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Sheahan asked for public comment. None was forthcoming. Mr. Magowan moved to close the public hearing, waive the second reading and approve the amendment as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Consideration of approval of capital equipment refunding notes for Public Works equipments: one tone pickup and tandem dump truck: Mr. Hafter advised that the notes are at 2.3%. Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the capital equipment notes and accompanying resolutions as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Magowan moved the Council meet as Liquor Control Board. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter presented an application from Vermont Wings, LLC, dba Hooters. He said the application is complete and has been approved by the Police Department and Tax Department. The Fire Department will inspect the premises when the building is in operation, so the application should be approved conditionally upon Fire Dept. inspection. Mr. Sheahan reminded the applicant that any entertainment will require a separate permit. Mr. Higgins said they understand there will be significant building renovations. Both the Fire Dept. and the Dept. of Labor & Industry will do inspections. They also understand that no smoking will be allowed in the building. Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the application of Vermont Wings, LLC, dba Hooters, conditional upon inspection by the Fire Department. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Magowan then moved that the Council return to regular session. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Review Development Review Board Agenda for 5 October 2004: No issues were raised. 10. Review Minutes of 20 September 2004: Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the Minutes of 20 September as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Review Minutes of special meeting of 28 September 2004: These Minutes could not be acted upon as there was not a quorum present of those attending that meeting. Executive Session: Mr. Magowan moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss appointment and possible land acquisition and resume regular session only to possibly take action on an appointment and land acquisition. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The Council returned to regular session. Stephen Magowan moved to appoint Betsy Gardner to a three-year term on the Library Board ending in 2007. Dan O'Rourke seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Stephen Magowan moved for adjournment. Dan O'Rourke seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Council Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.