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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 04/16/2007CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 2007 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 16 April 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: J. Condos, Chair; C. Smith, M. Boucher, S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also Present: C. Hafter, City Manager; D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; J. B. Hinds, Director of Planning & Zoning; B. Simindinger, P. Stabler 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience not related to Agenda Items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements and City Manager's Report: Mr. Hafter reported on the following: The City will be presented with a Community Achievement for affordable housing at a ceremony in Montpelier tomorrow. The bid opening for the Farrell St. project will be at the Public Works building on 24 April. The quarterly Airport Planning group will meet on 7 May. The first meeting of the EPA Local Advisory Committee will meet in Washington, D. C. on May 1-4. Mr. Hafter will attend. 3. Second Public Hearing on Proposed Charter Amendment; require voter approval of budget and revert to prior year's budget adjusted for CPI after two defeats: Mr. Condos opened the public hearing. Mr. Simindinger spoke in favor of the ballot item. There was no further public input. Mr. Condos confirmed that the item will be on the 15 May ballot. Mr. Smith moved to close the public hearing. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Update on Chittenden Solid Waste District Activities: Mr. Stabler updated members on CSW issues and activities as follows: CSW is working with Casella on the MRF contract; prices are great. Bill Leech, long time CSW member is in Respite House. Bert Lindholm is acting in his place. There has been no decision from the Supreme Court on the compensation phase of the landfill. CSW continues to look at option for the landfill design. Mr. Stabler noted there is a group of citizens who have raised concerns about the proposed location. CSW feels this is the right site for it, as it would waste fuel to transport waste out of the area. They will continue to look at new technologies for reduction of trash. Mr. Stabler said he is willing to continue to serve as City representative to CSW. Mr. Condos noted that a Williston group made a presentation to the City Council outlining their concerns with the proposed landfill site. Mr. Magowan said he is not confident that CSW will prevail in this, and he could see a judge/jury being persuaded by the homeowners. He suggested CSW be more assertive with their facts and responses. He felt the most important issue was the closeness to the River. Mr. Stabler said the can monitor ground water and take appropriate action if concerns arise. He said he recognizes there is a long road ahead of CSW. 5. Consideration of Appointments to City Charter Review Committee: It was noted that both Sandra Dooley and Agnes Clift have withdrawn their names from consideration as both are running for office. Members agreed to discuss appointments in executive session and make appointments in an open session following that. 6. Consideration of Approval of Farrell Street Stormwater Construction Project and authorize City Manager to Sign Related Documents: Mr. Condos noted there has been discussion with the State for two years regarding this location. Ms. Hinds said the project has been through the DRB where a subdivision of land was approved. The City will pay the State $30,000 for a parcel of land on which the Correctional Facility sits. The State is granting the City an easement to construct an infiltration basin on the land where there were previously 6 parking spaces. That $30,000 is part of the total project cost. Runoff from 3 acres that now goes into the brook will be diverted to this project. Ms. Hinds noted that Jay Nadeau has found a way to keep the water on during the project. The road could be closed for as long as a month. A very detailed traffic management plan has been requested as part of the bid package. The total project will take about 4-1/2 months. Accesses to the businesses will be maintained during that time. Work could start this summer. The project is exempt from Act 250. Ms. Hinds then reviewed funding for the project and noted that only a small portion of funding is from city money. Mr. Hafter said the City Attorney has approved the language of the documents. Mr. Boucher moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the documents on behalf of the City. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter said he will bring the $1,500,000 contract to the Council when it is received. 7. Consideration of Special Event Entertainment License for National Night Out August 7, 2007: Mr. Hafter said the application is in order. Mr. Magowan moved to approve the Entertainment License for National Night Out as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Public Hearing on Vermont Community Development Planning Funds Application; Consideration of Approval of Resolution for Same: It was noted that because of a Free Press error, the notification date was missed. The funds being requested would be $30,000 in support of the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Condos opened the public hearing and asked for public comment. There was none. Mr. Smith moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Magowan then moved to sign the application as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Review and Approval of State Bi-Annual Inspection Reports on Lime Kiln Bridge and Patchen Road Bridge: Mr. Hafter said both reports are very good. He asked members to sign a statement that the report has been shared with the appropriate people. Mr. Smith moved to sign the appropriate documents. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Review Agenda for Development Review Board Meeting of 17 April 2007: No issues were raised. 11. Review and Approve Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of 2 April 2007: Mr. Boucher moved to approve the Minutes of 2 April 2007 as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed 4-0 with Mr. O'Rourke abstaining. 12. Review and Approve Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of 9 April 2007: Mr. Smith moved to approve the Minutes of 9 April as presented. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Consider Entertainment Permit for Higher Ground: Mr. Hafter said the application is in order. He asked that a condition be added that when a show is ¾ or more sold out, the owner will have security in the parking lot. Mr. Hafter explained that there have been some parking issues. Mr. Smith moved to approve the Entertainment Permit for High Ground with the condition indicated above. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Liquor Control Board: Mr. Boucher moved that the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Smith seconded. Motion passed 4-0 with Mr. Magowan abstaining. Mr. Hafter presented the following list of annual Liquor License renewals: Vermont Soup Company 1636 Williston Rd. Pizza Putt 1205 Airport Parkway Outback Restaurant 150 Dorset St. Lakeview Bar & Grill/Lakeview House 1710 Shelburne Rd. Higher Ground 1214 Williston Rd. Shortstop #105 1314 Williston Rd. Ground Round 1633 Williston Rd. Waterfront Catering 1712 Shelburne Rd. Tommy's City Grill 580 Shelburne Rd. (new) Orchid Restaurant 5 Market St. Champlain Farms 1800 Williston Road Champlain Farms 1041 Shelburne Road Jolley Associates #107 977 Shelburne Rd. Simon's Store & Deli 974 Shelburne Rd. Klinger's Bread 10 Farrell St. Mr. Smith moved to approve the list of liquor license renewals as presented. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed 3-0 with Messrs. Magowan and O'Rourke abstaining. Mr. Hafter advised that the Council has issued all renewals due by 1 May 2007 except Quarry Hill Club and Hooters. He noted the Council does not meet again until 7 May. Executive Session: Mr. Boucher moved the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council in executive session to discuss appointments and to resume regular session only for the purpose of making appointments and/or adjourning. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Following the executive session, Mr. Magowan moved to appoint the following members to the City Charter Review Committee: John Dinklage Meaghan Emery Jennifer Jenkins John Simpson Bernhard Smyle Dan Wetzel Julia Smith will be invited to participate as a non-voting intern. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.