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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/03/2013CITY COUNCIL 3 JUNE 2013 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 3 June 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: P. Nowak, Acting Chair; R. Greco, H. Riehle, C. Shaw Also Present: K. Dorn, Interim City Manager; T. Hubbard, Interim Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; K. Murray, Planner; J. Rabidoux, Public Works Department; Chief D. Brent, Fire Department; M. Lyons, Assessor's Office; J. Stewart, S. Baker, G. Rabideau, P. Stabler 1. Executive Session: Mr. Shaw moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss personnel, contract negotiations and litigation. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: 1. Recognition of service to the City: A. Kathy Searles who served on the Affordable Housing Committee Ms. Nowak read a statement of recognition of the late Kathy Searles for her service to the Community. This was followed by a moment of silence in memory of Ms. Searles. 2. Agenda Review: No changes were made to the Agenda. 3. Comments & Questions from the public not related to Agenda items: No issues were raised. 4. Announcements and City Manager's Report: Mr. Dorn reviewed recommendations of the Staff Review Committee for transmittal of reports/documents including time lines. Mr. Dorn also presented Tom Hubbard as liaison for the City Manager search. Council members supported this choice. Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended. 5. Consent Agenda: A. Sign Disbursement B. Approve Minutes for 20 May 2013 C. Approve Contract for Ambulance Delinquent Account Collection Agency D. Approve Special Events Permits: 1. Community Bible Church: Car Show, 15 June 2013 Ms. Greco moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Presentation by PAC Committee for Council Possible approval of appointment of pension advisor: Members of the Pension Advisory Committee reported on the 2-year effort to review pension performance and look for a better way to do business. They presented their unanimous recommendation of SEI as pension advisor for both the City and School District. SEI would provide an annual report before the City Council. Mr. Greco moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement with SEI subject to final legal review of the agreement. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. First Reading of the Recreation Impact Fee Amended Ordinance and Police Impact Fee Ordinance: Mr. Conner reviewed the approved uses for impact fees. The amendments to the Recreation Impact Fee would add the Rec Path on Hinesburg Road from the current terminus to the corner of Tilley Drive and the development of the soccer field at South Village to the list of approved uses for recreation impact fees. Mr. Conner also reviewed a reduction in these fees based on reduced number of "people per household." The new Police Impact Fee will help to cover future needs of the Police Department based on new development. Ms. Greco then moved to schedule a public hearing on 17 June 2013 for Amendments to the Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance and the new Police Impact Fee Ordinance. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Approve Tax Rate and Tax Payment Due Dates: Mr. Hubbard noted that the original tax rate of .4235 has been reduced to .4214 based on a higher Grand List than anticipated. Payment due dates are 15 August and 15 November 2013 and 17 March 2014. Ms. Riehle moved to approve the slightly lower tax rate and the proposed due dates for tax payments as presented. Ms. Greco seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 9. Public Warning of a Damages/Compensation Hearing to be held on 22 July 2013 at 7 p.m. for the South Burlington STP5200(18)-US2 Widening/Sheraton 3rd Lane Project - Timberlake Assoc., LLP, 801 Williston Rd: Mr. Rabidoux reviewed the history and noted that all information would be entered at the proposed hearing. Mr. Shaw moved to publicly warn the South Burlington STP 5200(18) US2 Widening/3rd Lane Project's Damages/Compensation Hearing to be held for the Timberlake Associates, L.L.P. property, 801 Williston Road, on July 22, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the South Burlington City Hall, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. Ms. Greco seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Continued Public Hearing: Interim Zoning Application #IZ-13-03, Larkin Family to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) a 275 seat standard restaurant, 2) a 71 room hotel (Comfort Suites), and 3) an 89 room hotel (University Inn). The amendment consists of revising the previously approved plan under IZ-12-11 to raze the 89 room hotel and replace it with a new 89 room extended stay hotel. The specific revision consist of the following: 1) adding a sports court, 2) adding a chiller pad & HVAC unit, 3) adding & revising the building mounted lights, 4) adjusting the plant numbers & locations on the landscaping plan, and 5) revising the Class III wetland limit per 2013 delineation, 5 Dorset Street: Mr. Rabidoux reviewed the changes to the approved plan and showed their locations. Council members deliberated on the proposed changes and raised no issues. Ms. Greco then moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Staff was directed to prepare findings of fact for presentation within 45 days. The Chair then presented outgoing planner Kimberly Murray with a gift and thanks for all she had done for the city. 11. Presentation of CSWD Annual Budget for Council Approval: Mr. Stabler advised that the budget is reduced by 2.7% ($240,000). He noted that a reduction in trash has necessitated a fee increase of $4.96 per ton effective 1 September 2013. There will also be an increase in the drop-off fee per bag at landfills. He also reviewed proposed capital improvements and continuing areas of concern. Ms. Riehle moved to approve the CSWD Annual Budget as presented. Ms. Greco seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Other Business: A. Items held from Consent Agenda No items were withheld. b. Bike Rack (items Council may wish to place on a future agenda): 1. Traffic lights and 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 and request from Hadley Road 7. Council-approved Minutes resolution 8. Closure of Market Street No action was taken on bike rack items. Members did express interest in beginning to address these items. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Ms. Riehle moved to adjourn. Ms. Greco seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ,Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.