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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/21/2007 (2)CITY COUNCIL 21 MAY 2007 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 21 May 2007, at 7:15 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: C. Smith, Chair; M. Boucher, S. Dooley, S. Magowan, D. O'Rourke Also Present: C. Hafter, City Manager; D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; J. B. Hinds, Director of Planning & Zoning; T. Hubbard, Recreation Dept; B. Hoar, Public Works Dept; G. Dow, Wastewater Department; T. Moreau, CSWD; P. Stabler, G. Forbes; A. Parent, The Other Paper; Channel 17 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience, not related to Agenda Items: No issues were raised. 2. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. O'Rourke: The Police Facility Study Committee will meet on 23 May, 7 p.m. Mr. Hafter: VTRANS will be holding 3 public information meetings (May 22, 23, and 24) regarding the Circ Highway. Local officials will meet on this issue on 22 May at the MPO. The CCTA Board will meet 23 May, 5 p.m. The first meeting of the City Charter Review Committee will be on 24 May, 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and to participate. The Burlington Garden Club will be dedicating the Veterans Memorial, 2 June, at Eldridge Cemetery. Tom Hubbard of the Recreation Dept. has advised that Geoff Bergant received an "outstanding professional" award. 3. First Reading of Ordinance to Implement Local Option Sales, Rooms, Meals & Alcohol Tax: Mr. Hafter advised that the State had approved the Charter Amendment authorizing this tax. Merchants will get 90 days notice so that their cash registers can be updated. If the Ordinance is adopted by 1 July, it can go into affect on 1 October. Mr. Hafter recommended a public hearing on 18 June. Mr. Hafter also noted the state made 3 changes to the amendment approved by voters: a. the tax is limited to 1% b. proceeds of the tax are split 70-30 with the state (the state's portion goes to the "payments in lieu of taxes" fund) c. the state will administer the tax collection for the city. Ms. Dooley moved to waive the reading of the Ordinance. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the first reading of the Ordinance as presented and to schedule a public hearing for 18 June 2007. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Consideration of Appointments to Regional Boards and Commissions: Mr. Hafter advised that the Council needs to make appointments to the MPO, Regional Planning Commission and Chittenden Solid Waste District. Mr. Smith advised that Mr. Condos is willing to continue to serve on the MPO. Mr. Magowan moved to appoint Jim Condos as representative to the MPO with Mr. O'Rourke as alternate. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Hinds noted that the Regional Planning Commission has been too much for Marcel Beaudin to handle. She said the position takes someone who wants "to make a career" of that organization. She said she would check to see if there are any people willing to share that commitment. Mr. Smith said Paul Stabler is willing to serve as CSWD representative. Mr. Boucher said he would serve as alternate. Mr. Magowan moved to appoint Paul Stabler as CSWD representative with Mr. Boucher as alternate. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Positions not up for reappointment include: UVM Liaison (Mr. O'Rourke willing to continue) Channel 17 Board (Mr. Gravelin willing to continue) CCTA Board (Mr. Hafter willing to continue) 5. Consideration of Approval of VT/EPA Revolving Loan Amendment No. 2 for Project RF1-084 (Airport Parkway Treatment Facility Design): Mr. Forbes reviewed the history and need for upgrade of the facility. The last upgrade was in 1994. The needs include: accommodation of growth, upgrading of equipment, efficiency, and environmental compliance. The remaining capacity is a 60,000 gpd. Mr. Forbes showed photos of equipment indicating corrosion, etc. Proposed efficiency upgrade would include reduction of chemical usage, elimination of private contract for dewatering, and reduction in energy consumption. Mr. Forbes said the plan is to have a bond vote in 2007, begin construction in 2008 (spring) and be on-line by 2010. The project cost is estimated at $20,027,000. There would be an approximate 60%-40% split with the Town of Colchester. Mr. Forbes said they are significant opportunities for grants; however, the State has not allocated any grant money at this time. Mr. Hafter said a rate study will be done (e.g., hook-on fees, etc.). The city would go to the voters for a bond, but would look to borrow money from the state at 2% interest. Mr. Magowan said the City will have to communicate this strategy to the public. Mr. Forbes noted that in the future there will be more demands to municipalities to invest in underground infrastructure. Mr. Hafter explained that proposed amendment increases the loan. This amount will be rolled into the bond for the plant. Mr. Magowan moved to approve VT/EPA revolving Loan Amendment No. 2 for Project RF1-084, increasing the loan from $746,000 to $806,000. 6. Consideration of Approval of Amendment #7 to Cooperative Agreement for NH-121-1(1), Kennedy Drive: Mr. Hafter said the City's share is 10%. The amendment increases the cost from $11,000,000 to $13,000,000. Mr. Hafter also noted there is a stormwater problem that will have to be addressed. Mr. Hoar explained that the 48-inch pipe has holes in it. This is being fixed with a 36-inch sleeve. He hoped the work will be done by the end of the week. The hydraulic capacity would remain the same. Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the Amendment as presented. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Presentation of CSWD FY2008 budget; consideration of approval of same: Mr. Moreau said the operating budget has a 5.4% increase. Most of the increase represents one-time costs; without these, the increase would be 1%. CSWD will be adding 2 1-time contract positions (without benefits) for the recycling program to increase the recapture rate. There will also be someone to help with marketing and enforcement. Legal services are up in order to deal with the lawsuit re: the host site agreement. Mr. Moreau said they are looking at a zero tipping fee for recyclable at the end of the year. The drop-off rate at the center will increase for the first time in a number of years. CSWD indebtedness is under $2,000,000. The capital budget includes funds for site purchase, a sludge trailer and some roll-offs. Mr. Magowan moved to approve the CSWD budget as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter asked about the collection of pharmaceuticals. Mr. Moreau said they are looking into this. 8. Consideration of Authorization for City Manager to Sign Contract for Construction of the Farrell Street Stormwater Project: Mr. Hafter noted that the low bid was from N.L. Chagnon at $859,578. Because the bid was so low, there will be an on-site inspector. Mr. Magowan moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the contracts with Chagnon as presented. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Magowan stressed the need to publish information on road closures. 9. Consideration of Approval of Safety Improvement Agreement HES SFTY (3) with the State of Vermont for Williston/Best Western Drive and White St/Patchen Road Intersections: Mr. Hoar explained that the issue involves left turners. There is a plan to do a "lead-lag" left turn there. This should be done by the end of June. There would be no road closures involved, and the State will pay the cost. Mr. Magowan moved to approve Safety Improvement Agreement HES SFTY (3) as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Consideration for Capital Equipment Refunding Note for Public Works - Stormwater Services: Mr. Hafter said this is the second year of a 5-year loan. Funds are in the current budget. Mr. Boucher moved to approve the Capital Equipment Refunding Note and accompanying documents as presented. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Consideration for Entertainment Licenses: 40th Anniversary Celebration; American Diabetes Association: Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the anniversary celebration license as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Dooley moved to approve the entertainment license for the American Diabetes Association as presented. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Minutes of 7 May 2007: Mr. Boucher moved to approve the Minutes of 7 May 2007 as written. Mr. O'Rourke seconded. Motion passed 4-0 with Ms. Dooley abstaining. 13. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. 14. Executive Session: Mr. Magowan moved the Council adjourn and reconvene in executive session to discuss real property acquisition and to resume regular session only for the purpose of adjournment. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 15. Regular Session: The City Council returned to regular session. Mr. O'Rourke moved adjournment. Mr. Boucher seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.