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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/20/2013CITY COUNCIL 20 MAY 2013 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 20 May 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset St. Members Present: P. Mackenzie, Chair; R. Greco, H. Riehle, P. Nowak, C. Shaw Also Present: K. Dorn, Interim City Manager; R. Rusten, Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; T. Hubbard, Recreation Department Head; Ilona Blanchard, Project Manager; K. Murray, Planner; A. Lafferty, R. Flesch, City Attorneys; B. Cimonetti, S. Dopp, K. Donahue, L. Ventriss 1. Executive Session: Ms. Nowak moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss personnel, contract negotiations and litigation. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Regular Session: The meeting began with a moment of silence in recognition of those who suffered losses in the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. 1. Acknowledgment of Deputy City Manager Bob Rusten's service to the City and Council Proclamation making May 29, 2013 Bob Rusten Day: Ms. Mackenzie read the Proclamation, and Council and audience members acknowledged Mr. Rusten's service and contributions to the city. 2. Agenda Review: No changes were made to the Agenda. 3. Comments and Questions from the Audience, not related to agenda items: Mr. Donahue addressed the Council on the need for road repair and upkeep. 4. Announcements and City Manager's Report: A. TIF Approval: Mr. Dorn advised that the State Legislature approved S-37, authorizing a 7th TIF in the state. South Burlington is in line for this TIF. B. Management Transition: Mr. Dorn advised that Tom Hubbard will serve as Interim Deputy City Manager. Paul Conner, Sue Dory, and Janice Ladd will also pick up some of this work. C. Costs Associated with Public Records Act Requests - Sanford Miller: Mr. Dorn said that known costs to date are $77,455. Anticipated legal costs for May and June are $12,000., for a total of $89,455. Council members reviewed meetings and events they had attended. 5. Consent Agenda: A. Sign Disbursement B. Approve Minutes for 29 April and 6 May 2013 C. Review April Financials D. Approve Entertainment & Special Events Permits: 1. Deal Chicken 5K Run & Walk - 30 June 2013 2. Miller Amusements - 23-27 May 2013 3. Vermont Cares - 8 June 2013 4. Magic Hat - 7 June 2013 E. Fletcher Allen Health Care PILOT F. Appointment of Tom Hubbard as Interim Deputy City Manager Ms. Riehle asked to pull the Minutes of 6 May from the Consent Agenda. Ms. Nowak moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus the Minutes of 6 May 2013. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 6. U-Mall Stipulation: Mr. Conner reviewed the history and the negotiations that have led to the settlement. Ms. Greco moved to approve both the Settlement Agreement with University Mall, LLC, and 205 DS LLC, and, contingent on execution of the Settlement Agreement by University Mall, LLC, and 205 DS LLC, and for purposes of stipulated judgment for Interim Zoning Approval, the Revised Application Materials which are listed in Exhibit A to the Settlement Agreement and are subject to alteration by the Development Review Board. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Discuss City Manager Search Process: Ms. Ventriss reviewed the pros and cons and costs for using a "head hunter" and using a local citizens' committee. Mr. Rusten suggested using a local committee through the advertising process. If the response does not yield enough qualified candidates, a head hunter could then be used to expand the process. Members agreed to go with this process. Ms. Riehle then moved to appoint Lisa Ventriss to chair the citizens' committee/hybrid head hunter process. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dorn will come back to the Council with a recommendation for a staff contact for the search process. 8. Presentation and Possible Approval of the Capital Improvement Program: Ms. Blanchard reviewed the history and nature of the Capital Improvement Program. Members agreed to hold a public hearing on 17 June 2013. 9. 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 replacing it with a new 89 room extended stay hotel. The specific revisions consist of the following: 1) adding a sports court, 2) adding a chiller pad and HVAC unit, 3) adding and revising the building mounted lights, 4) adjusting the plant numbers & locations on the landscaping plan, and 5) revising the Class III wetland limit per the 2013 delineation, 5 Dorset Street: Mr. Shaw moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. It was noted that the application would have to be continued due to insufficient posting. Mr. Shaw moved to continue IZ-13-03 until 3 June 2013. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 10. Approve Tentative Agreement with the Water Pollution Association and Authorize Interim City Manager to Sign Contract: Ms. Greco moved to approve the tentative agreement with the Water Pollution Association and to authorize the Interim City Manager to sign the contract. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Appoint Tom Hubbard as City of South Burlington Treasurer: Ms. Greco moved to appoint Tom Hubbard as City of South Burlington Treasurer effective 2 June 2013. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 12. Discuss and Possible Approval of City Recognition Policy: Ms. Riehle moved to adopt the City Recognition Policy as presented. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Liquor Control Board: Ms. Riehle moved that the Council convene as Liquor Control Board. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Council reviewed a Liquor License Application from Double Tree Hotel. Ms. Riehle moved to approve the Liquor License Application of Double Tree Hotel as presented. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Riehle moved to reconvene as City Council. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Other Business: A. Items Held from the Consent Agenda: In the Minutes of 6 May 2013, Ms. Riehle noted that with regard to the City Manager search process Ms. Ventriss was asked to look at both the citizens' committee and a head hunter. Ms. Greco moved to approve the Minutes of 6 May 2013 as amended. Mr. Shaw seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 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. Dorset Park Solar Array 4. Advertising logos or names on City property 5. Taser Policy 6. East Terrace Ordinance 7. Policy regarding landscaping City-owned land and request from Hadley Road 8. Council-approved Minutes resolution 9. Closure of Market Street Members agreed to remove #3 from the Bike Rack as this has been completed. Members agreed to have Justin Rabidoux make a presentation regarding paving at the 17 June 2013 meeting. Ms. Greco raised the possibility of having flashing traffic lights at non-major intersections at off-hours. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Ms. Greco moved to adjourn. Ms. Riehle seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.