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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 12/19/2016 CITY COUNCIL 19 DECEMBER 2016 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 19 December 2016, at 6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; P. Nowak, T. Chittenden, T. Barritt, M. Emery ALSO PRESENT: K. Dorn, City Manager; T. Hubbard, Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; S. Dory, P. Taylor, C. Sargent, J. Kernan, R. Smith, J. Kochman, L. Leavens, E. Diener, Scouts of Troop 611 and their leaders, E. Lesser-Goldsmith 1. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items: No changes were made to the Agenda. 2. Comments & Questions from the public not related to the agenda: Mr. Lesser-Goldsmith asked for a follow up on pedestrian cross-walk issues on Dorset St. and whether there had been any progress in getting signals reprogrammed. Mr. Dorn said there are reasons the lights are set the way they are. This was a decision on qualified engineers. The city will, however, be bringing on a new “adapter signal control” system in 2017 which will coordinate lights on Dorset St., Williston Road and Hinesburg Road so that they all work together. Funding for this is in the Route 2 widening project ($800,000). There won’t be any changes in the meantime. Mr. Dorn also noted that progress is being made on Garden St. which will also help the situation. 3. Announcements and City Manager’s Report: Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended. Mr. Dorn: The CCRPC Legislative Breakfast was held this week. Three main focuses were noted for the upcoming session: water quality, shared services, and the importance of Chittenden County as an economic driver. He and Mr. Hubbard met with town managers regarding centralized dispatching. They are now looking at governance. Also met with School Supt. Young and Asst. Supt. Leduc Will be meeting on 20 December with UVM people regarding the proposed arena. City Hall will be closed the next 2 Mondays. Ms. Riehle outlined some of the highlights of the year including the Council working hard as a team, especially in helping the public to see the value of the TIF. She felt this sets the state for the next few years. They have also grappled with noise issues and supported a neighborhood planning committee. Great strides have been made in terms of financing and in sharing information with the public. Ms. Sargent said she appreciated the city’s change in approach to the Chamberlin neighborhood. 4. Consent Agenda: a. Sign Disbursement b. Approve Minutes for 5 December 2016 c. Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures Related to the TIF District Projects from Proceeds of Indebtedness d. Update to the Energy Prize Reserve Fund resolution to expand the purpose so that the fund may serve as an Energy Committee Reserve Fund It was noted that on p. 4 of the Minutes of 5 December, next to the last paragraph, the word “that” in the last sentence should read “than.” Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the above amendment to the Minutes. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Council Chair response to citizen complaint from 5 December 2016: Ms. Riehle addressed personnel/safety issues at the Public Works Department that were raised at the last Council meeting by a citizen. She stressed that the Council takes those issues very seriously. The Council met in executive session and had a review of the process for personnel issues and are comfortable with the process. The City Manager has assured the Council he would follow up on any safety concerns. The Council does not feel any employees are at risk at this time. Ms. Riehle also said it is important for people to come forward if there are concerns; however, she noted that the person who made the allegations should have been more thoughtful not to impugn anyone’s reputation. 5. FY16 Audit Presentation: Mr. Smith said the city has come a long way since the first audit report his company did. He felt the city is getting reliable information on which to base decisions. The current audit is clean. Last year, there was $1,300,000 equity, and this year the figure is the same. That is a great sign of stability. The unfunded pension obligation has grown, and there will be discussions about this. The actuaries will have that discussion with the Council. There is a $3,427,000.00 obligation of sick time that could be converted into cash if employees retire. The good news is that each year the city is putting about $125,000.00 toward that amount. Mr. Smith said that “stops the bleeding” but doesn’t solve the problem. Mr. Smith said he would like to see a stability fund for 30, 60 or 90 days. What the city currently has is not enough. For 30 days, they would need $1,600,000; for 60 days, $3,200,000; and for 90 days $4,800,000. This can’t be addressed overnight. Ms. Nowak asked if any other communities are making substantive changes. Mr. Smith replied that a lot of things are collective bargaining tools. He stressed that 85-90% of the budget is salary/benefits related. Ms. Nowak noted the city has gone to “smoothing” its contribution to the pension plans. She asked if other communities are doing this. Mr. Smith said they are. He added that there are challenges with this because such a high percentage of budgets is salary/benefits related. 6. Continued Discussion of Burlington International Airport Noise Mitigation and Consideration and possible approval of Council Resolutions on Noise Mitigation Programs: Mr. Dorn said he is asking the Council to consider resolutions regarding F-35 noise mitigation programs. He noted that elements of a noise mitigation project are being discussed by the Airport. Mr. Chittenden said one “grey area” he has related to the avigation easements. Mr. Conner said the Airport is just getting going with the noise mitigation program, with insulation/home buying assistance, etc. The Airport will be looking at avigation easements, and the city should be looking at this at a parallel time. Essentially, the easements are some form of disclaimer. If a homeowner takes money for insulation, they are acknowledging that the “airport is there along with its noise.” It is not an FAA requirement to have an avigation easement, but if there is none, that community is “at the bottom of the barrel” for funding. Mr. Chittenden said he would like to know what those easements look like. Mr. Conner said he and the City Manager can look into that research. Ms. Emery said it is her understanding that you can’t have an insulation program until the home buyout is done. Mr. Conner said a commitment must be made one way or another. But the Airport is getting information regarding insulation to be ready when it goes into effect. Ms. Emery said she is also concerned about avigation easements. She is also concerned that the Airport is looking toward new leases on properties they own. She felt the Airport should have been looking at other mitigation of ground noise which increases as more houses come down. Ms. Riehle noted that Mayor Weinberger was caught by surprise by the continued buyouts. It appears that every time there is a change in the map, the Airport can buy more homes. She felt the City has to get ahead of that and say “no more buyouts.” Mr. Conner said that when the 2030 plan was put together, the Airport was growing in emplanements. That has now gone down dramatically. People now fly from Montreal, Manchester and Plattsburgh because it is cheaper. There is a very slim chance that emplanements will grow, and there won’t be an expansion of the Airport any time soon. The garage has an empty floor at all times, and that is also a revenue generator. Ms. Riehle asked if that wouldn’t make the Airport want more properties from which to derive income. Ms. Nowak said there are now no plans to put anything more up at the Airport. They are restricted as to what can be done. She added that everyone would like to get traffic off White Street, but neither the city nor the Airport has the money to do anything. Ms. Emery said the Airport has taken 100 homes off the city’s tax rolls with no plans to use the land. She asked why this happened to address only 6 minutes of noise a day. Ms. Nowak said a previous Council approved it. Ms. Emery said the homeowners were approached by the Airport before the City Council knew anything about it. Ms. Emery read from the City Manager’s memo regarding the city being at the table when these things are discussed. She also said that the same standards that apply to large airports should not apply to small airports. Mr. Barritt said that to date there has been no noise mitigation program, and now is the time to have one. Ms. Emery then moved to approve the Resolution on Airport noise modeling as presented. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Riehle then outlined other issues that need to be addressed including: avigation easements, examples of what other communities have developed, a parallel study of language. Ms. Nowak added more definition of where mitigation funds can be used (e.g., schools, Public Works building). She also stressed that people who live in the neighborhood should weigh in because it is their homes that are at stake. The Council should not be deciding what happens to neighbors’ homes. Ms. Riehle said it is the city’s responsibility to help residents understand the short and long‐term ramifications of anything that is being decided on. She added that potentially there are ramifications for the whole city, and that is the Council’s responsibility. Ms. Emery said she feels the city needs to push for a wall. She would like to know how berms work at the Columbus Airport and how that was funded. Mr. Conner said it is worth speaking to the consultants about these things. Ms. Emery noted that there was sound measuring done but no final report was ever made. She noted that George Maille said there was no report because the information was so damning. Mr. Kernan noted that the area where he lives is not included in a lot of these discussions and they also experience noise and vibrations. Many seniors live in that area and need help as well. He said there are times when you can smell when the F16’s take off, and this is irritating. Ms. Kochman spoke against a plan to relocate the Kirby Cottages on the O’Brien Center property. She said the Recreation Committee opposes this because of the need for indoor recreation and program space. She felt it would be great to save those homes, but not in that location. Mr. Leavens cautioned against accepting sound mitigation funds and later losing a school. He thanked the Council for looking into the avigation easements. He didn’t want to see people “swindled out of their homes by accepting $5,000‐$6,000 in sound mitigation. Ms. Diener felt having the F16s and F35s in Chittenden County was the wrong place. She had no problem with commercial aircraft noise. Mr. Conner noted that the Airport Sound Committee, which was appointed by the Council, will be meeting regarding issues raised tonight. He invited other Council members to attend the meeting of that Committee on 21 December, 5 p.m. Between agenda items, members of Scout Troop 611 and their leaders explained the badges they are working on and their need to learn more about community government. 7. FY’18 Draft Budget Overview: Mr. Hubbard stressed that this presentation is just an overview to identify some assumptions and major factors. The budget is designed to keep the general fund tax increase under 3%. It is currently at 2.97%. It maintains the same level of service and meets all contractual and debt obligations. It also supports 2/3 of the CIP and also supports annual assessments, social service agencies and other entities. It supports the Housing Trust Fund and maintains existing funding for stewardship and the sick bank. Mr. Hubbard noted that retiring employees got only 20% of what has accrued in the sick bank, even though the city is required to list the full amounts. Revenue factors affecting the budget include: decreases in property/casualty insurances and worker’s compensation; maintaining levels for fire inspections and planning/zoning permits; a slight increase in local options revenue; grant money and impact fees; full funding for City Council reserve fund; and allocation from approved bonding in Open Space projects and communications equipment bond. Factors affecting expenses include: Grand List growth negated by the BTV settlement; delaying 1/3 of CIP projects; no stabilization funding; no increase in stewardship or sick bank; pension contribution increase; 8% health insurance increase; contractual agreements with three bargaining units. The increase to taxpayers for a home valued at $366,000 would be $53.42. For a condo valued at $266,000, the increase would be $32.98. With the communications bond approved by the voters, the cost to a homeowner would be $23.18 and for a condo $14.31. All Department managers will be presenting their budgets at a special Council meeting on 9 January. This will be separately advertised and the budget will be posted on line. Ms. Riehle noted that Mr. Chittenden will be writing the Councilor’s Corner relating to the budget. 9. Council Review and Possible Approval of Amendments to Capital Improvement Plan: Mr. Hubbard noted that Ms. Leugers estimated that this year electrical costs at the Park were $16,000. About $18,000-19,000 is projected for the coming year. There is about $9000 in the budget, and Ms. Leugers is hoping to get the rest from sponsorships. In addition, Mr. Rabidoux felt that some of the electrical work can be done in phases (2-3 years). There would still have to be an electrician on site for events. It is possible to get the electrical inspector to do this. Members agreed to discuss this with Ms. Leugers and Mr. Rabidoux. With regard to the compressor requested by the Fire Department, Chief Brent said the current one is 38 years old and is working fine. It is not a safety issue. In a pinch, they could lease one and/or fill the tanks in Burlington. Members agreed to hold off on the compressor. 10. November Financials: Mr. Hubbard reported that they are 42% through the budget. Revenue is at 49%, and expenses are at 40%. The City is still down 3 Police Officers. One new Fire Fighter has just been added. There is an issue with finding new Police officers, and the new training class does not include any potential South Burlington officers. Mr. Hubbard noted that other communities are raising their ambulance rates, and the Council may want to talk about this with Chief Brent. 11. Other Business: A. Items Held from Consent Agenda No items were held. B. Other: Mr. Barritt noted that people have complained to him about snow plowing on Dorset Street. He suggested a snow fence near the Country Club. There are also issues with Rt. 116, which is the State’s responsibility. There were no other issues raised. 12. Executive Session: Ms. Nowak moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing the negotiation or securing of real estate for purchase or lease by the City of South Burlington. Also attending the executive session will be the City Manager and Deputy City Manager. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Council entered executive session at 9:50 p.m. Following the executive session, as there was no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 12/20/16 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 12/20/2016 3122 Champlain Water District 43,479.04 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 11/30/2016 VI-14163 SBWD-320 43,479.04 43,479.04 12/20/2016 3123 Champlain Water District 96,421.19 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 11/30/2016 VI-14161 SBWD-313 78.21 78.21 11/30/2016 VI-14162 NOVEMBER 96,270.87 96,270.87 11/30/2016 VI-14164 10-125(Y) 72.11 72.11 12/20/2016 3124 City Of South Burlington 280,976.22 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 11/30/2016 VI-14165 NOVEMBER SEWER 280,976.22 280,976.22 12/20/2016 3125 City Of South Burlington 87,695.58 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 11/30/2016 VI-14166 NOVEMBER STORMWATER 87,695.58 87,695.58 Total Amount Paid: 508,572.03 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Printed: December 15, 2016 Page 1 of 1 Attestation of Declaration Page 1 of 2 DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF INDEBTEDNESS WHEREAS, the City of South Burlington, Vermont (the “Issuer”) intends to construct bicycle and pedestrian facilities incident to the development of the Issuer’s City Center Tax Increment Financing District (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Issuer expects to pay certain capital expenditures (the “Reimbursement Expenditures”) in connection with the Project prior to the issuance of indebtedness for the purpose of financing costs associated with the Project on a long-term basis; WHEREAS, the Issuer reasonably expects that for that part of the Project consisting of acquisition, design and construction costs, debt obligations in an amount not expected to exceed $12,000,000 (twelve million dollars) will be issued and that certain of the proceeds of such debt obligations will be used to reimburse the Reimbursement Expenditures; and WHEREAS, the Issuer declares its reasonable official intent to reimburse prior expenditures for the above-described part of the Project with proceeds of a subsequent borrowing: NOW THEREFORE, the Issuer declares: Section 1. The Issuer finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and that all of the capital expenditures covered by this Resolution were or will be made not earlier than 60 days prior to the date of this Resolution. Section 2. This declaration is made solely for the purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations. This declaration does not bind the Issuer to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the Project. Section 3. The Issuer hereby declares its official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for Reimbursement Expenditures, within 18 months of either the date of the first expenditure of funds by Issuer for such Project or the date that such Project is placed in service, whichever is later (but in no event more than three years after the date of the original expenditure of Issuer funds for such Project), and to allocate an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 (four million dollars) of the proceeds thereof to reimburse itself for its expenditures in connection with the Project. Section 4. The Issuer’s debt obligations for the aforementioned purpose will not be “private activity bonds” within the meaning of Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code Attestation of Declaration Page 2 of 2 of 1986. Section 5. All prior actions of the officials and agents of Issuer that are in conformity with the purpose and intent of this Resolution and in furtherance of the Project shall be and the same hereby are in all respects ratified, approved and confirmed. Section 6. All other resolutions of the legislative body of the Issuer, or parts of resolutions, inconsistent with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 7. It is hereby found that all discussions and deliberations of the legislative body of the Issuer leading to the adoption of this Resolution occurred at one or more meetings of the legislative body conducted pursuant to public notice and open to public attendance. Section 8. This declaration shall take effect from and after its adoption. The undersigned, City Clerk of the Issuer, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the declaration of the legislative body of said Issuer duly made at a meeting thereof held on December 19, 2015, and that said declaration has not been amended, modified or revoked. __________________ Donna Kinville, City Clerk Date 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4107 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com REGULAR SESSION To: Kevin Dorn, City Manager From: Ilona Blanchard, Project Director Subject: Declaration of Official Intent of the City of South Burlington to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness Date: December 16, 2016 Background: The City is currently expending funds for soft costs related to bicycle and pedestrian facilities at Exit 14. This project is eligible for the use of tax increment financing using TIF revenues generated by the City Center TIF District. CCRPC is undertaking scoping for this project at the moment, and the City is incurring costs to provide the required match to cover the cost of the project consultants as well as covering some outreach costs. The use of a reimbursement resolution would allow the City to reimburse itself for these costs, and any future costs to advance the project with bond proceeds. This Notice of Official Intent (the ‘reimbursement declaration’) will allow TIF District revenues to be reserved for other purposes such as servicing debt or if advisable, they may also be used to make direct payments for soft costs. It provides the City with more flexibility when considering what to fund from which source at what time. The Internal Revenue Code provides that an issuer may use the proceeds of its tax exempt bonds and notes to reimburse itself for previously advanced project costs only if there is in the record a notice of intent to do so. Once adopted, the Notice of Official Intent permits an issuer to look back 60 days from the date of adoption to identify eligible reimbursable advances. Looking forward, the issuer has up to eighteen months (which may be extended to three years in some circumstances) to identify reimbursable project advances. Adopting the Notice of Official Intent doesn’t commit the City or the City Council to spend any funds or provide any authority to the City to do so. Its purpose is to keep open the possibility of using proceeds of tax exempt obligations to effect a reimbursement of advances previously made by the City for the TIF initiative. This Notice of Intent addresses reimbursement using future bond proceeds under federal tax law. Attachments: • Declaration of Official Intent of the City of South Burlington to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness • City Clerk’s Attestation of Declaration Recommendation: Consider approving the declaration Declaration 2016 - Page 1 of 2 DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF INDEBTEDNESS WHEREAS, the City of South Burlington, Vermont (the “Issuer”) intends to construct bicycle and pedestrian facilities incident to the development of the Issuer’s City Center Tax Increment Financing District (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Issuer expects to pay certain capital expenditures (the “Reimbursement Expenditures”) in connection with the Project prior to the issuance of indebtedness for the purpose of financing costs associated with the Project on a long-term basis; WHEREAS, the Issuer reasonably expects that for that part of the Project consisting of acquisition, design and construction costs, debt obligations in an amount not expected to exceed $12,000,000 (twelve million dollars) will be issued and that certain of the proceeds of such debt obligations will be used to reimburse the Reimbursement Expenditures; and WHEREAS, the Issuer declares its reasonable official intent to reimburse prior expenditures for the above-described part of the Project with proceeds of a subsequent borrowing: NOW THEREFORE, the Issuer declares: Section 1. The Issuer finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and that all of the capital expenditures covered by this Resolution were or will be made not earlier than 60 days prior to the date of this Resolution. Section 2. This declaration is made solely for the purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations. This declaration does not bind the Issuer to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the Project. Section 3. The Issuer hereby declares its official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for Reimbursement Expenditures, within 18 months of either the date of the first expenditure of funds by Issuer for such Project or the date that such Project is placed in service, whichever is later (but in no event more than three years after the date of the original expenditure of Issuer funds for such Project), and to allocate an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 (four million dollars) of the proceeds thereof to reimburse itself for its expenditures in connection with the Project. Section 4. The Issuer’s debt obligations for the aforementioned purpose will not Declaration 2016 - Page 2 of 2 be “private activity bonds” within the meaning of Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Section 5. All prior actions of the officials and agents of Issuer that are in conformity with the purpose and intent of this Resolution and in furtherance of the Project shall be and the same hereby are in all respects ratified, approved and confirmed. Section 6. All other resolutions of the legislative body of the Issuer, or parts of resolutions, inconsistent with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 7. It is hereby found that all discussions and deliberations of the legislative body of the Issuer leading to the adoption of this Resolution occurred at one or more meetings of the legislative body conducted pursuant to public notice and open to public attendance. Section 8. This declaration shall take effect from and after its adoption. DECLARED this ____ day of ______________, 2016. SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL __________________________ ________________________ Helen Riehle, Chair Meaghan Emery, Vice Chair __________________________ ________________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk Pat Nowak ____________________________ Tom Chittenden 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4107 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com To: Kevin Dorn, City Manager From: Ilona Blanchard, Project Director Subject: Energy Committee – Special Reserve Fund Date: December 16, 2016 Background: The Energy Committee was established by a City Council resolution in 2011 to promote energy conservation, energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy resources among the City’s residents, businesses and in municipal affairs. The resolution establishing the committee also charges it with assisting the City in addressing certain goals expressed in the Comprehensive Plan, such as promoting energy efficiency, affordable energy, and decreasing reliance (per capita) on non-renewable energy resources. In 2014, the City Council created a special reserve fund for the specific and narrow purposes of holding and expending grant and donated funds to further the activities of the Committee in the pursuit of the Georgetown University Energy Prize. This competition is now winding down. The Energy Committee continues to engage in activities to further the charges laid out in their establishment resolution and has been applying for and receiving grant funding as well as soliciting donations for these purposes. At this time, due to the need of the committee for a repository to hold and track funds designated for use by the committee and expenditures for these designated uses it is advisable to expand the purposes of the existing reserve fund so that it may continue to meet the needs of the Committee and the City. Attachments: • Resolution to Expand the Purpose of the Energy Prize Reserve Fund • Approved 2014 Resolution to Create a Special Reserve Fund for the City of South Burlington • Approved 2011 Resolution Establishing a Council Appointed Energy Committee Recommendation Consider approving the Resolution Resolution 2016 – RESOLUTION TO EXPAND THE PURPOSE OF THE ENERGY PRIZE RESERVE FUND Whereas, the City Charter, section 13-310 (7) states, “The city council and the school board, by their own actions, may establish reserve funds to pay for public improvements, replacement of equipment, and planned or unplanned operating expenditures. Monies to be deposited in any fund shall be included in a city or school district budget and shall not be excluded in calculating the net cost of operation pursuant to subsection 1309(a) of this chapter. Reserve funds shall be kept in separate accounts and invested in the same manner as other public funds. The city council and the school board may, from time to time, expend monies in those funds for purposes for which they were established without voter approval.”; and, Whereas, the City of South Burlington, led by the Energy Committee, has been participating in a national energy competition, the Georgetown University Energy Prize; and Whereas, a special reserve fund called the Energy Prize Reserve Fund was created by the City Council in October of 2014 for the purpose to hold funds over multiple years donated, raised or allocated for the designated use of competing in and achieving the goals of the Georgetown University Energy Prize; and, Whereas, while the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition almost complete, the Energy Committee continues to raise funds related to energy initiatives in conformance with the City Council charge to the committee; and Whereas, for these funds to be seamlessly held and expenditures made with these funds seamlessly accounted for over multiple years a Special Reserve Fund is needed into which monies may be deposited and expended. Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the City Council of the City of South Burlington hereby expands the purposes for which all money placed into the Energy Prize Reserve Fund may be disbursed to include furthering initiatives consistent with City Council charge to the Energy Committee. Dated this __ day of December, 2016. ____________________ ____________________ Helen Riehle, Chair Meaghan Emery, Vice Chair ___________________________ ____________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk Pat Nowak ___________________________ Tom Chittenden A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON ESTABLISHING A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED ENERGY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the mission of the South Burlington Energy Committee is to promote energy conservation, energy efficiency, and the use of renewable energy resources amo~g the City's residents, businesses, and in municipal affairs; and R-2011-28 WHEREAS, the Committee will assist the City in addressing certain goals expressed in the Comprehensive Plan, such as promoting energy efficiency, affordable energy, and decreasing reliance (per capita) on non-renewable energy resources; and WHEREAS, the Committee may consist of up to_:}___ members serving staggered terms; and hi WHEREAS, the Committee shall be responsible for electing officers; and I WHEREAS, this Committee falls under the auspices of the Planning & Zoning Department and is staffed accordingly; and WHEREAS, the Committee may undertake studies, programs, or events in the advancement of its mission but shall seek City Council approval prior to engaging the City in outside programs or studies involving significant financial, staff, or representational commitments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by action of the South Burlington City Council the Energy Committee is hereby designated as an officially recognized Committee and has been deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Datedthis .204 dayofJ"....-,2011. ~ ~ Sandra Dooley, Chai~ hAAajf/LA ~ Meagha meiy, Vicechair r-P~ .... ~ ~reco;Cierk Resolution on Airport Noise Modelling First draft for City Council Review December 19, 2016 City of South Burlington- DRAFT Resolution on Airport Noise Modelling Whereas the City of South Burlington is centrally located in Chittenden County, is home to over 18,000 residents, and has a thriving daytime population of over 25,000 residents, employees, students, and visitors, and; Whereas South Burlington is home to the Burlington International Airport (Airport), an important contributor to the local, regional, and statewide economy, and; Whereas the Airport, owned and operated by the City of Burlington, proudly serves as a joint use airport and hosts the Vermont Air National Guard and Vermont National Guard, and; Whereas the South Burlington City Council has a strong and clear commitment supporting a high quality of life for residents in the vicinity of the Airport, and; Whereas in 1990, the Airport prepared its first Federal Aviation Administrative (FAA) Part 150 Noise Study, has periodically updated its component Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Plans through present day, and is required to do so approximately every five years or when there is a significant change in airport operations, and; Whereas the FAA’s Noise Exposure Maps include the modelling of weighted day-night average noise levels (dnl) for surrounding areas and the display of 65+, 70+, and 75+ dnl contour lines, and; Whereas through the FAA Noise Compatibly Plan’s volunteer home acquisition program, the Airport has acquired residential properties with Airport Improvement funds since 1985, and; Whereas the 2006 Noise Exposure Maps identified 115 homes within the 65-70 dnl contour, many of which have since been purchased by the Airport, and; Whereas updated Noise Exposure Maps were released in late 2015 reflective of current (as of the release of the maps) operations at the Airport and using an updated model, identifying 961 homes within the 65+ dnl contours, and; Whereas the United State Air Force (USAF) in September 2013 completed an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the possible basing of 18 or 24 F-35A aircraft at the Airport, which included expected noise impacts of the Airport with the new Aircraft; Whereas the United States Air Force has announced the arrival of the F-35A aircraft at the Airport in 2019, and; Whereas the methodologies for modelling noise impacts on surrounding areas differ materially between the USAF and FAA, and; Whereas the location of the 65+, 70+, and 75+ dnl contours within a community can have significant impacts on the Noise Compatibly Options available to homeowners and property owners, and; Whereas thorough and effective decision-making about land use at the local and regional level relies on the availability of the most up-to-date data possible, and; Resolution on Airport Noise Modelling First draft for City Council Review December 19, 2016 Whereas the City of South Burlington has participated in the Airport’s ongoing planning efforts, provided formal feedback on various plans, and engaged in its recently-formed sound mitigation committee, and; Whereas the City of South Burlington, in partnership with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and State of Vermont, has recently completed a neighborhood plan engaging citizens in the neighborhoods adjacent to the airport area on their vision for the future, and; Whereas the Airport and FAA have anticipated commencing a full update to the Noise Exposure Maps for the Airport in FY 2019, following the arrival of the F-35A aircraft, which would likely be complete in 2020 or 2021, and; Whereas the City of South Burlington supports this full Noise Exposure Map update as scheduled, but also underscores the need for individuals and the community to obtain an understanding of the likely impacts of F-35A basing more immediately in order to make informed decisions that will have long-term effects on the community, and; Whereas the South Burlington City Council is keenly aware of the impacts that past home acquisitions have had on the neighborhoods surrounding the Airport and is committed to having the best information available for all parties to make well-informed decisions in the future, NOW therefore let it be resolved that the City Council of the City of South Burlington: Requests that the Federal Aviation Administration, fund and authorize the preparation of one or more updated scenarios of the Noise Exposure Map model incorporating data and known anticipated operations of the F-35A aircraft in the first quarter of calendar year 2017, and; Acknowledges that any such model scenario would not be a substitute for the full Noise Exposure Map presently in effect or for its planned 2019 update, and that it would be intended for planning purposes only. Motion made by ______________________ and seconded by ______________________. Motion ________________ by a vote of ________ to __________ this Monday, December 19, 2016. _______________________________ _______________________________ Helen Riehle, Chair Tom Chittenden, Councilor _______________________________ _______________________________ Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair Pat Nowak, Councilor _______________________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk