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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09/17/2007CITY COUNCIL 17 SEPTEMBER 2007 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 17 September 2007, at 7:00 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: D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; J. B. Hinds, Director of Planning & Zoning; J. Kochman 1. Comments & Questions from the Audience, not related to Agenda Items: Mr. Gravelin advised that the item referring to UVM land on Patchen Rd., previously on the Agenda, had been postponed at the request of UVM. A member of the audience asked whether the University could develop that land. Mr. Boucher said they could do anything with the land that is allowed in the Land Use Regulations of the City. 2. Announcements/City Manager's Report: Mr. Boucher: City Charter Review Committee meeting on Wednesday. They will present priorities to the Steering Committee meeting on 27 September for feedback. Mr. Boucher also noted that the City of Burlington is looking at an "infrastructure process." He thought this might be a topic for the Steering Committee. He suggested the possibility of a committee to review maintenance of city buildings. Mr. Magowan felt this might apply to other infrastructure as well. Mr. Gravelin: City Charter Review Committee meeting, 19 September, 6:30 p.m. Social Responsibility Committee meeting, 25 September, 9:30 a.m. re: allocation of funding Steering Committee meeting, 27 September, 7 p.m. City Council meeting, 1 October: agenda will include UVM development proposal for "dog park", impact fees, and credit card payment for property taxes, etc. 3. Interview with Applicant for Leisure Arts Committee: The Council interviewed Jennifer Kochman for appointment to the Leisure Arts Committee. Ms. Kochman said she felt a community should offer recreation and activities to residents. She is especially interested in gardening, cross-country skiing, water activities, and generally helping people to stay healthy. Mr. Smith reviewed the process for appointment and members thanked Ms. Kochman for her willingness to serve. 4. Consideration of Acceptance of Juniper Drive as a City Street: Mr. Gravelin advised that both Public Works and the Water Department have given their OK. Mr. Magowan moved that the City accept Juniper Drive as a City street. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Consideration of Capital Equipment Refunding Notes for Police Copier and Cruiser: Mr. Gravelin advised that this is the second of a 3-year note and is at 4.1%. Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the notes and accompanying resolutions as presented. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Consideration of Entertainment License Application from Pet Advantage, Haunted House: Mr. O'Rourke moved to approve the Entertainment License for Pet Advantage as presented. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Review Agenda for Development Review Board Meeting of 18 September 2007: No issues were raised. 8. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of 27 August and Regular Meeting of 4 September 2007: Mr. Boucher noted that in the meeting of 27 August, he had questioned the affordability of hiring additional Firefighters. Mr. Magowan moved to approve the Minutes of 27 August with the above addition. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed 4-0 with Mr. O'Rourke abstaining. Mr. Boucher moved to approve the Minutes of 4 September as written. Mr. Magowan seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement orders were signed. Executive Session: Mr. Magowan moved that the Council meet in executive session to discuss real property acquisition, litigation, and appointments to Boards and Committees and to resume regular session. Mr. Boucher seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Magowan noted that he would not attend the executive session and departed the meeting. Regular Session: On motion Ms. Dooley made and seconded, Council returned to open meeting. Mr. Boucher moved, seconded by Mr. O'Rourke that appointment of Jennifer Kochman to the Leisure Arts Committee, for a three-year term. Motion passed unanimously. On further motion by Mr. Boucher, seconded Ms. Dooley, the Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to submit a proposal to Community College of Vermont in response to a RFP for the development of a new facility in the City Center, and further recommend a joint "statement of interest" be prepared for the Chair of the City Council and School Board. On further motion by Mr. Boucher, seconded by Ms. Dooley, Council voted unanimously to authorize staff and Council to continue monitoring VELCO's East Avenue Loop Project and encourage the Planning Commission, with its direct involvement with this project, to aggressively protect the City's interests. Mr. Boucher moved adjournment. Ms. Dooley seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.