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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/16/2005CITY COUNCIL 16 MAY 2005 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 16 May 2005, in the Conference Room, City Hall. Members Present: T. Sheahan, J. Condos; C. Smith, S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also Present: C. Hafter, City Manager; D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; R. Agne; J. Miller; I. Abrahams; T. Barret; S. Lindberg 1. Comments & Questions from the Public, not related to Agenda Items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements & City Manager's Report: T. Sheahan plans to attend the next Regional Planning Commission meeting on May 23 at 6:00pm. J. Condos plans to attend the next Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting on May 18 at 7:00pm. Mr. Hafter reported: · Special Meeting of the City Council to consider reorganization on or before June 6, 2005; to follow up by E-Mail. · Quarterly meeting with the airport scheduled for May 23 at 8:00am · Bid opening for the Kennedy Drive project May 24 at 2:00pm · Advertising for bids on the Lime Kiln Bridge project May 25, with bid opening scheduled for July 1, 2005. · At the regular June 6 meeting expect to consider the police building, rates for taxes and services, including storm water services. · The expanded Dorset Street water tank is scheduled to be painted beginning this week; the new Allen Road tank and existing tank also are scheduled to be painted later this month. · He requested the Council add the following items to the agenda: o Special Events permit o Appointing Deputy Planning & Zoning Administrator 3. Consideration of approval of Resolution of Appreciation for the public service of Terrance (Terry) Sheahan. Chairman J. Condos read into the record the following: RESOLUTION HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF TERRANCE (TERRY) SHEAHAN WHEREAS, Terrance (Terry) Sheahan will finish his term as City Councilor on May 17, 2005; and WHEREAS, Terry has served as a City Councilor for nine years from May 1996-May 2005, During which time Terry served as Council Clerk in 1998 and Vice-Chair of the City Council from 2001-2005; and WHEREAS; Terry has served in many additional public service positions including South Burlington Planning Commission, City Liaison with the University of Vermont, and the Public Works Building Steering Committee; and WHEREAS; Terry has represented the City on the Chittenden Regional Planning Commission including service on the Executive Committee and on the Housing Task Force; NOW, Therefore, be it resolved by the city council of the city of south Burlington, that the City Council congratulates Terry Sheahan on his commitment to serving the residents and business community of South Burlington and publicly declare that the Council will greatly miss the leadership and friendship of Councilmen Sheahan. Further, the Council thanks Councilor Sheahan for his wisdom, humor, and dedication and wish him the best on his future endeavors. Signed this, the 16th day of May 2005. On motion to accept by C. Smith, seconded by S. Magowan, and voted, the resolution recognizing Councilor T. Sheahan's service to the City passed unanimously. 4. Presentation of Chittenden Solid Waste District Budget; Tom Moreau, General Manager; Consideration of Approval of same. CSWD General Manager T. Moreau presented the CSWD Budget for the fiscal year 2006 reviewing the revenue and expenses budgeted for the period. In particular, he highlighted nominal increase in personnel, sighting health care and cost of living increases. He noted TV/computer screens are now to be considered hazardous waste and has allowed approximately $40,000 to deal with this. He also noted increase in sludge handling and new arrangements for shipping tires. Revenues appear strong recognizing the increased value of recycling as materials are being drawn. He also reported that trip fees would bring in more revenue as more tonnage is handled. He reported that the capital budget anticipates the purchase of a landfill site. In response to a question from C. Hafter regarding the funding of a new landfill, he reported that current tip fees are expected to be sufficient to carry any new debt associated with a purchase. On motion by S. Magowan, seconded by T. Sheahan, the Council voted to approve the CSWD budget for fiscal year 2006, as presented. 5. Interview with applicants to City Boards: Natural Resource Committee and Library Board of Trustees. The City Council interviewed the following applicants who gave a brief presentation of their background and interest in participating on the Committees: Natural Resource Committee Russell Agne, 110 Country Club Drive Jonathon Miller, 95 Suburban Square Library Board of Trustees Irving Ormsby Abrahams, 517 Golf Course Road Tim Barrett, 71 Meadow Road Sandra Lindberg, 52 Pinnacle Drive Chairman Condos thanked all the applicants individually for volunteering for the committee positions. He told them that the Council will deliberate later in the meeting and inform them of their decisions. 6. Acceptance of resignation of Mark Furnari from the Library Board of Trustees. On motion of C. Smith, seconded by S. Magowan, the City Council voted to accept the resignation of Mark Furnari from the Library Board of Trustees. They further instructed the City Manager to send of note of thanks to Mark for his service to the Library Board. 6(a). Consideration of Entertainment Permit for FBO AVCenter, 1130 Airport Drive. Having reviewed the permit application, City Council voted to approve the entertainment permit for Avport -- Cancer Patient Support Program fundraiser, after motion by D. O'Rourke and seconded by T. Sheahan. 6(b). Appointment of Deputy Zoning Administrator On motion by C. Smith, seconded by D. O'Rourke, the Council voted to appoint Elisabeth (Betsy) McDonough Assistant Planning and Zoning Technician. 7. Review agenda for Development Review Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. The City Council reviewed the agenda for the May 17th DRB meeting. 8. Review and Approve Minutes from a regular City Council meeting held on April 18, 2005. The City Council voted, on motion by T. Sheahan, seconded by C. Smith, to accept the minutes of April 18, 2005, as written. Two abstentions noted. 9. Review and Approve Minutes from a regular City Council meeting held on May 2, 2005. The City Council voted, on motion by C. Smith, seconded by S. Magowan, to accept the minutes of May 2, 2005, as written. One abstention noted. 10. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. 11. Consider entering executive session to discuss appointments and litigation. On motion by C. Smith, seconded by S. Magowan, the City Council went into executive session to discuss appointments and litigation, until 8:45 pm, when the council returned to open session. On motion by D. O'Rourke, seconded by S. Magowan, and voted, the City Council approved the following appointments: Natural Resource Committee Russell Agne -- three-year term ending 2008 Jonathon Miller -- two-year term ending 2007 Library Board of Trustees Irving Ormsby Abrahams -- two-year term ending 2007 Tim Barrett -- three-year term ending 2008 Sandra Lindberg -- three-year term ending 2008 There being no further business, on motion duly made and seconded, the Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.