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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/04/2009CITY COUNCIL 4 MAY 2009 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 4 May 2009, at 6:45 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: M. Boucher, Chair; S. Dooley, M. Emery, J. Knapp, F. Murray Also Present: C. Hafter, City Manager; D. Gravelin, Assistant City Manager; Chief T. Whipple & members of Police Department; M. Young, B. Stuono, K. Donahue, M. Beaudin, C. Baker, J. Dextradeur 1. Executive Session: Mr. Knapp moved that the Council meet in executive session to discuss appointments to Boards & Commission. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: 1. Other Business & Announcements: Mr. Young asked if the community has a say in the Leduc property. Mr. Hafter said the city has an easement for a recreation path. Mr. Knapp added that the property will be forever open space, and Common Roots is looking to buy the underlying land to continue to use it as a farm. Ms. Dooley noted that the Leduc family wanted the property to remain as a working farm, and with the price so high, this was the way to achieve that goal. Ms. Emery added that the property is also part of the city's green corridor and produce from the farm will be used for meals in school cafeterias. Mr. Young also questioned the $1,000,000 already spent on Market St. with the street not yet built. Mr. Hafter explained that no local money has been spent, only a federal "earmark" which the city does not have to match. He stressed that in order to get the road paved, the preliminary work must all be done, and that is expensive and time-consuming. 2. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. Knapp: Has volunteered to join a Planning Developing Committee considering changes to zoning regulations aimed at making Shelburne and Williston Roads more pedestrian friendly. Ms. Dooley: Met with Mr. Hafter and UVM people to discuss the lane in front of Staples Plaza and Exit 12B. There was also information about CATMA, the UVM transportation service. She suggested discussion relating to these issues at a future Council meeting. Mr. Hafter: Received a letter informing the city that Central, Orchard, Chamberlin, and Tuttle Schools have been awarded grants under the "Walk to School" program. The City also received an enhancement grant from Vtrans in connection with mid-block crossings. The grant will fund installation of LED lights on pedestrian signs on all the city's mid-block crossings. South Burlington is working with UVM's Place Program which will present a study of the Leduc property on 7 May, 7-9 p.m. in the South Burlington High School auditorium. The city had a very successful Green-Up Day on Saturday. Jana Beagley of the Planning Department coordinated the effort. There will be a meeting with Airport people on 12 May to discuss the hiring of noise consultants. 3. Appointment of South Burlington Representative to Burlington International Airport Board of Commissioners: Mr. Murray moved to appoint Chuck Bolton as representative to the Airport Commission. There was no second. Mr. Knapp moved to appoint Peter Plumeau as representative to the Airport Commission. Ms. Dooley seconded. Mr. Murray said he had favored Mr. Bolton because he has served in the Air Guard, has a flight certification, and has experience on the DRB. He was also raised in South Burlington near the Airport. In the vote that followed, the motion to appoint Mr. Plumeau passed 4-1 with Mr. Murray opposing. 4. Request for Approval of Issuing a RFP for Architectural Services to Evaluate 575 Dorset St. as site for a new Police Station and City Hall, including Conceptual Building Plans: Mr. Knapp moved to continue this item until the 18 May agenda. Ms. Emery seconded. Mr. Boucher noted that the 18 May agenda includes discussion of the 19 Gregory Drive site and a process to go to the voters. Council agreed to a full discussion of 575 Dorset Street option could be presented at the 18 May meeting. The motion was then passed unanimously. 5. Update from Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission: Mr. Baker introduced himself as CCRPC's new Executive Director and also introduced Justin Dextradeur, CCRP's Board Chair. He noted that CCRP has been working with Paul Conner on a build out analysis which is now complete. CCRP will soon begin the process of its 5th year review of the Regional Plan and will be asking the city for input. Mr. Baker recognized the excellent work of South Burlington's representative to CCRP, Marcel Beaudin. CCRP is looking at the idea of "regional policing" to see if there are any efficiencies possible. Mr. Hafter is involved in that process. In the area of storm water, there may be more stringent requirements coming down soon. Mr. Baker said South Burlington is very well positioned in that area. Mr. Boucher noted the city has been telling people to "plan at your own risk." Mr. Hafter said he has heard that the state is interested in giving back its permitting authority to the EPA. He added that the cost could be astronomical. Mr. Baker said CCRPC is willing to help municipalities in that area. Mr. Baker also noted that FEMA is coming out with new flood plain maps. If there are any changes, CCRPC will raise "red flags" and initiate discussions. CCRPC is also working on updating emergency management plans. Mr. Dextradeur said the Board is working on housing issues, specifically the distribution of housing, workforce housing and how communities can meet these needs. Mr. Beaudin noted that one problem is the lack of a county form of government makes it difficult to address county-wide issues. 6. Public Hearing on Amendments to Motor Vehicle & Traffic Regulations; Stop Signs; second reading of same: Ms. Dooley moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dooley asked about the "no through traffic" signs on Farrell St. Mr. Hafter said that was intended to keep traffic out of the East Woods neighborhood. He said it should read "East Woods Extension off Farrell Street." There was no public comment. Ms. Emery moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Knapp seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Knapp moved to waive the second reading and approve the second reading as amended. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. First Reading of Amendment to Sign Ordinance; Use of Temporary Signs; Schedule Public Hearing for 1 June 2009: Mr. Hafter noted the proposed amendment is in response to business owners who asked to put up a "temporary" sign on the same day of every week. Businesses could still opt for the 7 consecutive days in the month. Mr. Hafter added that staff fells it will be difficult to enforce this but not as difficult as some other enforcement. Mr. Belair would prefer not to have it, but this is the best option if the Council is going to do anything. Mr. Murray moved to schedule a second reading and public hearing for 1 June 2009. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Consideration of Adoption of Identity Theft Prevention Policy: Mr. Gravelin noted the policy is directed toward utilities. There are a number of departments that have individual identity information. Department heads have been advised to be sure that information is stored in locked cabinets, etc. Mr. Gravelin noted that Appendix A indicates potential "red flags" and things that would raise the alert level. Ms. Dooley suggested amending the policy to include an annual review. Members agreed. Mr. Murray moved to approve the Identity Theft Prevention Policy as amended. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Review Agenda for Development Review Board Meeting to be held on 5 May 2009: Ms. Dooley asked if the building in Item #4 is the first 5-story building in the city. Mr. Hafter said he was not aware of another. 11. Review and approve Minutes of 20 April and 27 April 2009: Ms. Emery noted that in the vote on the motion on p. 6 of the Minutes of 20 April, she had abstained. Ms. Dooley noted that in the vote re: studies on Gregory Drive, she had abstained. In the vote that followed, the minutes of 20 April were approved as amended by a vote of 4-0 with Ms. Dooley abstaining. On p. 3 of the Minutes of 27 April, the spelling of Ms. Chaulk's name was corrected. Ms. Emery moved to approve the Minutes of 27 April as amended. Mr. Knapp seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Liquor Control Board: Ms. Emery moved that the Council adjourn and reconvene as Liquor Control Board. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Hafter presented a Liquor License renewal from Quarry Hill Club, 360 Spear St. He said the application was in order. Mr. Murray moved to approve the Liquor License renewal of Quarry Hill Club as presented. Ms. Dooley seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Emery moved that the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council. Mr. Knapp seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Sign Disbursement Orders: Disbursement Orders were signed. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.