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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 08/05/2013CITY COUNCIL 5 August 2013 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 5 August 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Police Station, 19 Gregory Drive. Members Present: P. Mackenzie, Chair; H. Riehle, R. Greco, P. Nowak, C. Shaw Also Present: K. Dorn, Interim City Manager; T. Hubbard, Interim Deputy City Manager; I. Blanchard, Project Manager; Chief T. Whipple and other members of the Police Department; J. McLean, City Attorney; M. Simoneau, T. Harrington, L. Michael, S. Dopp 1. Executive Session: The City Council convened at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Shaw moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate and to invite the Interim City Manager and Interim Deputy City Manager to join them. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Council entered Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Regular Session: 1. Tour of Police Station: Members toured the Police Station with Chief Whipple and other Police officers. 2. Agenda Review: Mr. Shaw asked to add an item to the payables. 3. Comments & Questions from the Audience, not related to Agenda Items: No issues were raised. 4. Announcements and City Manager's Report: Mr. Dorn reported that the Review Committee continues to add items to the chart, and items are moving through the process. The Committee will meet again on Wednesday. Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended. 5. Consent Agenda: A. Sign Disbursement B. Approve Minutes for 15 July 2013 C. Settlement of outstanding charges/fees between South Burlington School District and City for FY2012 D. Appoint Larry Michaels to Open Space Committee E. Approve Special Events Permits: 1. Riehle Wedding, 17 August 2013 2. Magic hat Brewing Company, 24 August 2013 Ms. Riehle asked that the "Riehle wedding" entertainment permit be removed from the Consent Agenda due to her conflict of interest. Mr. Shaw moved to approve the Consent Agenda without the entertainment permit for the Riehle wedding. Ms. Greco seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Presentation on Current Law Enforcement Related Issues: Chief Whipple explained the struggle with staffing levels and noted there will be a request at budget time for additional staffing. Six members of the Department will be retiring in the next few years, and it takes eight months "build time" until they can be replaced. The Chief also noted that the 2 officers and the administrative assistant who were lost during the budget crisis still have not been replaced. Chief Whipple noted that in an effort to prevent problems, the Department is heading to "evidence-based" policing, looking at statistics to drive what they do. Drugs and drugs-based crime continue to be a significant issue, as they are nation-wide. Ms. Mackenzie asked the Chief to provide projections of what it would cost to "overlap" new officers with retiring officers. 7. Review of Proposed Market Street Design and Status Report: Ms. Blanchard reported that the design phase culminated with a joint meeting of several city committees which produced a cross-section of Market Street at various points along the road, including travel lanes, parking lanes, and bike/pedestrian accommodations. They are looking at the opportunity to create a "festival street" amenity and at stormwater options. Construction of the road is to begin in 2017. That timing will work with the TIF District for funding. 8. Update on Status of Police Building Solar Arrangement: Ms. Blanchard said they are currently working on a 20-year contract for solar on the Police building. This will come to the City Council for review. This will generate one-third of the power for City Hall and the Fire Station each year. 9. Overview of VEPC Approval and Conditions on TIF; authorize signing of Certification of Understanding: Ms. Blanchard reviewed the nature of a TIF. She noted the city would need to go to the voters by March 2017 to get approval to incur debt. They would then have 20 years in which to capture 75% of new taxes to pay down that debt. This does include financing for public buildings. Mr. Shaw moved to authorize the signing of the Certification of Understanding. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Possible Action re: Memorandum Of Understanding re: Claire Solar Project: Mr. McLean reviewed the types of structures that will be used in the solar project. He noted that the applicant has filed a "decommissioning plan" which would involve complete removal of all components and regrading. At the city's request to accommodate wildlife passage, the applicant will relocate trackers originally sited in the most northwest corner of the parcel to an area closer to the orchard area. There will be approximately 366 trackers on about 21 acres. There will be no fencing surrounding the project. Members voiced concern about the lack of control the city has in projects of this nature and noted that this project is contrary to the city's Comprehensive Plan for this area. Mr. McLean briefly outline the terms of the MOU. He said that if any amendments were proposed to the MOU, the City would be notified. Ms. Nowak moved to accept the Memorandum of Understanding and stipulations. Mr. Shaw seconded. The motion passed 4-1 with Ms. Greco voting against. Ms. Nowak moved to authorize the Interim City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and Stipulations. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed 4-1 with Ms. Greco voting against. 11. Possible Action Re: Litigation Re: properties at Burlington International Airport: Ms. Greco moved to accept the resolution with the City of Burlington. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. FY'15 Budget Development Schedule: Mr. Hubbard said the proposed schedule coincides with the CIP process. The internal process would take placed from September to November. The schedule looks to December 2nd for the final 2012 audit. The all-day Saturday budget review would take place on 14 December. 13. First Reading of Proposed Amendment to Land Development Regulations and Warning Public Hearing on Same for 3 September 2013: Ms. Riehle moved to warn a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations for 3 September 2013. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Other Business: A. Items Withheld from Consent Agenda: Ms. Riehle stepped down during consideration of this item due to a conflict of interest. Ms. Nowak moved to approve the entertainment permit for the Riehle wedding as presented. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Ms. Riehle rejoined the Council. Members then considered the added payables item. Mr. Shaw explained that it is in the amount of $650 to Pay Data. Mr. Dorn explained this is part of the switching of payroll providers and clears out the books in preparation for the transfer. Mr. Shaw moved to approve the payable of $650 to Pay Data. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dorn cited the work done by Tom Hubbard, Sue Dory, and Janice Ladd in bringing this change about. B. Bike Rack: 1. Traffic Lights and sequencing 2. City Street Lights (adequacy/number) 3. Advertising logos or names on City Property 4. Taser Policy 5. East Terrace Ordinance 6. Policy regarding landscaping city-owned land and request from Hadley Road 7. Council-approved Minutes Resolution 8. Closure of Market Street No action was taken on Bike Rack items. C. Other: Ms. Greco suggested that in the warning for an executive session the wording should include the specific topic under consideration. As there was no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.