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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 07/15/2013CITY COUNCIL 15 JULY 2013 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 15 July 2013, at 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: P. Mackenzie, Chair; H. Riehle, P. Nowak, C. Shaw Also Present: K. Dorn, Interim City Manager; T. Hubbard, Interim Deputy City Manager; J. Condos, J. Dinklage, J. Wilking, C. Hafter, S. Myrick, S. Loyer 1. Agenda Review: A tribute to the late Paul Farrar was added to the "Recognition of Service" item. 2. Recognition of Service to the City: A. Roger Farley: Mr. Hubbard spoke to Mr. Farley's service as a member of the Planning Commission and Development Review Board and as a writer for The Other Paper and Vermont Maturity. B. Paul Farrar: John Dinklage, Jim Condos, Chuck Hafter and John Wilking spoke of the many aspects of former Councilman Paul Farrar's long years of service to the community and his influence on their lives and careers in public service. 3. Comments & Questions from the Audience, not related to Agenda items: No issues were raised. 4. Announcements & City Manager's Report: Mr. Dorn: Updated the Council on the Market Street design process and the differences of opinion regarding bike paths and the "festival area." The chairs of the interim zoning committees will be meeting later in the week to address design issues. Other Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended. Ms. Mackenzie noted that the Council has been invited to hold its next meeting (5 August) at the Police Station conference room. 5. Consent Agenda: A. Sign Disbursement B. Approve Minutes for the 25 June 2013 and 1 July 2013 City Council meetings and the 8 July Special City Council meeting C. Resolution to Re-establish the Development Review Board as a Seven-Member Board D. Approve VTrans Flow Restoration Plan Grant E. US 2 Widening-Sheraton 3rd Lane Project. Acceptance of Donated Rights and Award of Compensation F. Warrant for US 2 Widening/Sheraton 3rd Lane Project. Acceptance of Donated Rights & Award of Compensation Mr. Shaw asked that the Minutes of 1 July be removed from the Consent Agenda. Ms. Riehle moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus the Minutes of 1 July. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed 4-0. 6. Update on the Status of the Search for a Permanent City Manager: Mr. Wilking, Vice Chair of the Search Committee, reported that 22 resumes have been received to date. Resumes are due by 1 August. The first round of interviews is anticipated to happen by 19 August. A list of 3, 4, or 5 candidates will go to the Council by 22 August. The public is asked for input as to what they feel are the most important qualities in a City Manager. 7. Presentation by PACT - Parents & Adults Celebrating Children & Teens: Ms. Myrick and Mr. Loyer, co-chairs of PACT reported on the history, growth, annual traditions, and finances of the organization. They noted the group is thinking of trying to get to know the City Council and other city leadership. Ms. Riehle noted a movement called "First Aid for Mental Health" is underway in the state to help make people more aware of what to look for, what to be sensitive to, etc. 8. Liquor Control Board: Ms. Riehle moved the Council meet as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Ms. Riehle moved to approve the Entertainment License Application of Magic Hat for an Art Opening on 2 August 2013. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Ms. Mackenzie moved to return to regular session. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Other business: A. Items held from the Consent Agenda: Mr. Shaw noted that Lois Price should be added to those who spoke at the 1 July meeting. Ms. Riehle then moved to approve the Minutes of 1 July 2013 with the above addition. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed 4-0. B. Bike Rack (items Council may wish to place on a future agenda) 1. Traffic Lights & Sequencing 2. City Street Lights (adequacy/number) at various locations 3. Advertising logos or names on City Property 4. Taser Policy 5. East Terrace Ordinance 6. Policy regarding landscaping city-owned land & request from Hadley Road 7. Council-approved Minutes Resolution 8. Closure of Market St. No action was taken on Bike Rack Items. C. Other: No other issues were raised. 10. Executive session: Ms. Riehle moved the Council meet in executive session, to include Mr. Hubbard, Mr. Dorn and Mr. DiPietro, to discuss contract negotiations, real estate, and litigation and to resume regular session only for the purpose of adjournment. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.