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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - City Council - 09/06/2016 AGENDA SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL City Hall Conference Room 575 Dorset Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT Special Meeting 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 1. Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 – 6:31 PM) 2. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items. (6:31 – 6:32 PM) 3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda. (6:32 – 6:42 PM) 4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report. (6:42 – 6:52 PM) 5. Consent Agenda: (6:52 – 6:54 PM) A. *** Sign Disbursement B. *** Approve Minutes for August 15th C. ***Appoint Deputy City Manager Tom Hubbard as the Voting Delegate to the VLCT Annual Business Meeting 6. *** Council discussion and resident input regarding Dorset Street traffic and pedestrian issues. (6:52 – 7:07 PM) 7. ***Discussion and possible action regarding a City of South Burlington financial contribution to the Chill Out Center. (7:07 – 7:17 PM) 8. *** Follow-up with CNAPC from July 18 Presentation ­ Paul Conner (7:17 – 7:37 PM) 9. *** Council discussion and possible action regarding proposed Burlington International Airport Sound Mitigation Committee – Kevin Dorn (7:37 – 7:57 PM) 10. Energy Committee update – Committee representative (7:57 – 8:12 PM) 11. *** Library Board of Trustees applicant interview (8:12 – 8:22 PM) 12. City Center Update – Kevin Dorn (8:22 – 8:37 PM) 13. Council discussion and possible action regarding streetlights on Shelburne Road – Kevin Dorn (8:37 – 8:47 PM) 14. *** FY16 Draft Financials ­ Tom Hubbard (8:47 – 8:57 PM) 15. Consider convening as the South Burlington Liquor Control Board to consider the following applications: (8:57 – 9:02 PM) A. *** CVS Pharmacy – Second Class License #10690 16. Possible executive session to consider appointments to South Burlington Boards, Commissions and Committees. (9:02 – 9:12 PM) 17. Possible Council appointments to South Burlington Boards, Commissions and Committees. (9:12 – 9:15 PM) 18. Other Business: (9:15 – 9:20 PM) A. Items held from the Consent Agenda 19. Adjourn (9:20 PM) Respectfully Submitted: Kevin Dorn Kevin Dorn, City Manager *** Attachments Included Issues raised by Councilors or the public that have not been on a prior meeting agenda: 1. Policy regarding landscaping City-owned land and request from Hadley Road. 2. Cost of development/cost of open space. 3. Airport noise survey. 4. Evaluate water billing and rate structure. 5. Citizen participation in democratic process. 6. Adoption of a building code Issues that have been discussed by the Council where further action is pending: 1. East Terrace Neighborhood Forum and conversion of housing into rental units. 2. Street light policy. 3. Crosswalk issues generally and on Kennedy Drive and Williston Road. 4. Committee reorganization. 5. Encouraging litter removal by businesses and the public. South Burlington City Council Meeting Participation Guidelines City Council meetings are the only time we have to discuss and decide on City matters. We want to be as open and informal as possible; but Council meetings are not town meetings. In an effort to conduct orderly and efficient meetings, we kindly request your cooperation and compliance with the following guidelines. 1. Please be respectful of each other (Council members, staff, and the public). 2. Please raise your hand to be recognized by the Chair. Once recognized please state your name and address. 3. Please address the Chair and not other members of the public, staff, or presenters. 4. Please abide by any time limits that have been set. Time limits will be used to insure everyone is heard and there is sufficient time for the Council to conduct all the business on the agenda. 5. The Chair will make a reasonable effort to allow everyone to speak once before speakers address the Council a second time. 6. The Chair may ask that discussion be limited to the Councilors once the public input has been heard. 7. Please do not interrupt when others are speaking. 8. Please do not repeat the points made by others, except to briefly say whether you agree or disagree with others views. 9. Please use the outside hallway for side conversations. It is difficult to hear speaker remarks when there are other conversations occurring. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 09/07/16 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 9/7/2016 3051 South Burlington Ace 24.48 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/31/2016 VI-14082 793999/3 24.48 24.48 9/7/2016 3052 Aldrich & Elliott, PC 2,139.82 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/2/2016 VI-14073 76397 2,139.82 2,139.82 9/7/2016 3053 Champlain Water District 51,297.85 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/31/2016 VI-14075 SBWD-317 51,297.85 51,297.85 9/7/2016 3054 Champlain Water District 121,549.91 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/31/2016 VI-14076 SBWD-310 92.38 92.38 8/31/2016 VI-14077 AUGUST CONSUMPTION 121,457.53 121,457.53 9/7/2016 3055 E.J. Prescott, Inc. 918.49 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/10/2016 VI-14068 5123220 551.84 551.84 8/8/2016 VI-14071 5124488 30.03 30.03 8/4/2016 VI-14072 5123217 55.18 55.18 8/4/2016 VI-14080 5122611 281.44 281.44 9/7/2016 3056 Engineers Construction Inc. 8,915.88 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/11/2016 VI-14067 25673 8,915.88 8,915.88 9/7/2016 3057 Ferguson Waterworks #590 152.16 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/10/2016 VI-14070 0407588-1 152.16 152.16 9/7/2016 3058 Frank W. Whitcomb Construction 1,126.00 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/3/2016 VI-14066 00672001 1,126.00 1,126.00 9/7/2016 3059 Green Mountain Flagging, LLC 450.17 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/8/2016 VI-14065 19653 450.17 450.17 9/7/2016 3060 City Of South Burlington 269,159.54 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 9/1/2016 VI-14079 AUGUST SEWER 269,159.54 269,159.54 Printed: September 02, 2016 Page 1 of 2 South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 09/07/16 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 9/7/2016 3061 City Of South Burlington 104,630.68 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 9/1/2016 VI-14078 AUGUST STORMWATER 104,630.68 104,630.68 9/7/2016 3062 SoVerNet, Inc. 42.56 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/15/2016 VI-14069 3667074 42.56 42.56 9/7/2016 3063 USPS 4,000.00 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 9/1/2016 VI-14081 REPLENISH POSTAGE 4,000.00 4,000.00 9/7/2016 3064 Alexander J. Verret Sr. 2.00 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/17/2016 VI-14074 REFUND 2.00 2.00 Total Amount Paid: 564,409.54 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Printed: September 02, 2016 Page 2 of 2 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com MEMORANDUM TO: Kevin Dorn, City Manager South Burlington City Council FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning SUBJECT: Chamberlin Neighborhood-Airport Planning Committee Follow-up DATE: September 6, 2016 City Council meeting This meeting is a follow up from the initial briefing on the Chamberlin Committee’s final report back in July. For your reference, below are links to the two final reports from the Committee (found at www.sburl.com/planning): • Chamberlin Neighborhood Land and Transportation Plan • Final Report of the Chamberlin Neighborhood-Airport Planning Noise Subcommittee Action updates since July 18: We are pleased to report progress on several of the lower-hanging fruit recommended in the reports. 1. Patchen Road bicycle lanes. Last month, the Public Works Department installed bicycle lanes along Patchen Road from White Street to the I-89 bridge, including stripping and installation of bicycle stencils. DPW was able to complete this project thanks to a sufficient road with, the Department’s newly-acquired long-line stripper, and the fact that parking was already prohibited along this street. 2. White Street / Airport Parkway crosswalk. A new north-south crosswalk at the intersection of White & Airport Parkways is being installed this month. Last week the curb was cut and handicapped ramps were installed; crosswalk markings are expected to be installed in the coming week. 3. Front Porch / front yard fencing zoning amendments. The Planning Commission received the recommendations to allow larger front porches and lower the maximum height of front-yard fences in the neighborhood. Staff was then directed to prepare the amendments, which will be presented in draft form to the Commission in September. 2 Next Steps Council items It is staff’s understanding that members of the former Chamberlin Committee will be in attendance to assist with questions the Council may have in considering the various policy actions that the reports put forward. Among those are recommendations to install bike lanes on White Street and Airport Parkway, which would require changes to the parking ordinance, as well as follow-up on the Final Report of the Noise Committee. Capital Project items The Final Reports have been shared with staff, the Bike-Ped Committee, and the Recreation & Parks Committee for their consideration as part of the City’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. Related: Airport Sound Mitigation Committee Last month the City received notice of the ‘first official meeting for the Burlington International Airport Sound Mitigation Committee’ from the Airport. It is slated to take place on September 14th and includes an invitation for the City of South Burlington to have seats at the table. The proposal calls for four seats to South Burlington, including the “Town [sic] Manager(s) of South Burlington or his/her designee (2)”, and “Representatives of the Chamberlain [sic] Neighborhood; City of South Burlington (2).” It is staff’s understanding that the appointment of neighborhood representatives is being left to the community to decide. The City first received a proposal from the Airport last winter for the formation of an airport-led sound committee. The CNAPC requested that the City Council not respond to the first proposal until it had had time to review and make recommendations. Those recommendations, as approved by the CNAPC at their final meeting, are included in the Final Report of the Noise Subcommittee (see link above). For ease of comparison, staff has prepared a brief side-by-side assessment of the CNAPC Noise Committee’s Final Report vs. the Airport’s Sound Committee. It is attached. Noise / Sound Committee Side by Side Comparison:CNAPC Noise Subcommittee Final Report  (June 2016) Burlington International Airport (August 2016)Purpose StatementPurpose StatementThe NS spent a great deal of its time contemplating a permanent, multi‐community (“inter‐local”)commission set up to survive the current Noise Subcommittee that would monitor and assess airportnoise, research mitigation methods, receive and report noise complaintsto BTV, educate thecommunity on noise issues, and research how other airports and surroundingstakeholdersworktogether to address airport noise. However it is formed, such a commission should be charged with serving as voice for ALL residents inan effort to work collaboratively and openly with the airport and militaryorganizations, to coordinateand confer with industry experts, to conduct meetings in a thoughtful, democratic way, and to keepthe public informed and up‐to‐date on airport developments that have the potential to affect us all. Itshould have the following characteristics:Purpose Detail (provided by the subcommittee to accompany the approved report)The purpose of the proposed Airport Noise Advisory Commission is to all interested parties an on‐going, permanent forum to address airport noise related issues to:Communicate their concerns and understand the available methods to address those concerns.Conjoin with the airport and military personnel to demonstrate the importance of  working in a positive and open fashion with the communities that  are impacted by their presence amongst us.Collaborate with other affected municipalities that experience common challenges and problems. Through a multi‐municipal approach we seek to explore ideas, responses and provide mutual support to mitigate noise and identify sources for funding when appropriate.Co‐ordinate and Confer  with technical advisers, government officials, other airports and experts in relevant fields (public health, education, audiology, sound engineering, etc.) to allow improved understanding of the impacts of  noise levels and formulate responses for near and long term planning integrating best practices in ever evolving circumstances.Conduct meetings: o   to inform the public of on‐going or up‐coming issues.o   to encourage and reinforce all military and airport personnel’s understanding of all approved operational best practices that serve to protect the community from unnecessary noise.o   to review and provide input, along with municipal staff,  to airport generated data: such as Noise Compatibility Studies, Noise Land and Re‐Use Plans, Master Vision Plan, prior to their submission to the FAA or municipal approvals.Create for the Noise Land communities a voice for all who live, work, study and travel here. That voice will serve to create better understanding among all affected parties and ensure that the future development is created in a thoughtful, democratic way.CNAPCAirport"The purpose of the Burlington International Airport (BTV) Sound Mitigation Committee, hereafter referred to as "BTV SMC", is to proactively and openly discuss the effects of sound that BTV creates on the region. An important factor to consider is the importance of air travel and the expansion of commercial air carrier operations. The partners of the airport are imperative to the operation of the airport; Heritage Aviation who provides excellent service to the general aviation community as well as exceptional service to air carrier operations  for re‐fueling, de‐icing, and maintenance on aircraft; the Air National Guard providing Rescue and Fire Fighting services for the entire  airport has" Noise / Sound Committee Side by Side Comparison:CNAPC Noise Subcommittee Final Report  (June 2016) Burlington International Airport (August 2016)CNAPCAirportStructure & MembershipStructure & Membership1. Conform to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. § 4901 and 4902 for establishingan inter‐localcommission.1. Formed by Burlington International Airport staff2. Consist of nine (9) members, three appointed by the City of South Burlington and one each fromthe Cities of Burlington and Winooski, the Town of Williston, and one representative each from BTV,VTANG, and ANG.  Total votes: 9. Quorum: 5.2. 23 members: 4 City of South Burlington, 1 each from Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Williston, Winooski, and City of Burlington; 4 Burlington International Airport; 2 VTANG; 1 ANG; 1 Air traffic control; 1 GBIC; 1 FBO; 1 Airline; 1 Committee Advisor3. Hold meetings no less frequently than quarterly.3. Hold meetings at least annually4. Be comprised of residents and other interested parties, particularlythose who have relevanttechnical experience.5. Chair and Vice‐Chair are Airport Director of Planning & Development and Airport Director of OperationsMission & ResponsibilitiesMission & Responsibilities5. Provide input and/or initiate action whenever changes are to be made tothe Airport Master Plan,Airport Noise Land and Re‐Use Plan, or the Airport Noise Compatibility Program.‐To continue to advocate for proactive solutions to BTV ad Community issues6. Collect technical information on noise monitoring and mitigation.[1]‐To involve the membership of the BTV SMC in the management of the Airport related community issues with at least one meeting per year7. Serve as a conduit of information between the airport and the surrounding communities. ‐To assess plans/policies and work toward change when needed8. Support open communication and transparency on all issues related to airport and military airoperations and their impacts on the public.‐To work together toward further understanding and implementation of federal, state, and local noise mitigation solutions9. Communicate with residents in a multi‐modal fashion, i.e., websites,email, leaflets, Front PorchForum, the Other Paper, RSS feeds from the S.B. website, etc. to effectively inform the public ofairport events related to noise. ‐To assess and discuss the magnitude of effects that arise when operations, policy, or strategic plans change10. Create a Shared Site link to push event notifications of BTV and VTANG/ANG to the SouthBurlington home page.11.   Other charges that may be deemed appropriate and necessary.[1] Suggestions could include that BTV seek funding and install a ground run‐up enclosure at the Pratt & Whitney FBO site, a sound wall at the southern concourse area, and blast deflectors at all taxiways north of the parking garage. Announcement First Official Burlington International Airport Sound Mitigation Committee meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:00-7:00 PM BTV (Conference Room 1) The first official meeting for the Burlington International Airport Sound Mitigation Committee take place at BTV in Conference Room 1. The purpose is to discuss the impact of sound at the airport and on surrounding communities, as well as what potential solutions might look like. At this meeting, we will go over the scheduling of meetings for the remainder of the year, discuss research that will be taking place, and we will hear from shareholders and experts on current operations. The committee should plan on a two hour meeting with work sessions in between. Purpose Statement (Draft) The purpose of the Burlington International Airport (BTV) Sound Mitigation Committee, hereafter referred to as “BTV SMC”, is to proactively and openly discuss the effects of sound that BTV creates on the region. An important factor to consider is the importance of air travel and the expansion of commercial air carrier operations. The partners of the airport are imperative to the operation of the airport; Heritage Aviation who provides excellent service to the general aviation community as well as exceptional service to air carrier operations for re-fueling, de-icing, and maintenance on aircraft; the Air National Guard providing Rescue and Fire Fighting services for the entire airport has Committee Mission (Draft) -To continue to advocate for proactive solutions to BTV ad Community issues -To involve the membership of the BTV SMC in the management of the Airport related community issues with at least one meeting per year -To assess plans/policies and work toward change when needed -To work together toward further understanding and implementation of federal, state, and local noise mitigation solutions -To assess and discuss the magnitude of effects that arise when operations, policy, or strategic plans change Active members have included and/or may include but are not limited to: Burlington International Airport *Director of Planning and Development - Committee Chairperson *Director of Aviation - Committee Vice-Chairperson *Director of Engineering *Director of Operations Vermont Air National Guard *Two (2) Seats Appointed by General Clark Vermont Army National Guard *One (1) Appointed Seat Burlington International Airport FAA Air Traffic Control *Tower Manager or his/her designee (1) City/Town Representatives (names provided by governing agency) *City of Burlington selected by the Director of Aviation (1) *Town Manager of Colchester or his/her designee (1) *Essex Village – Town Manager or his/her designee (1) *Essex Town – Town Manager or his/her designee (1) *Town Manager (s) of South Burlington or his/her designee (2) *Representatives of Chamberlain Neighborhood; City of South Burlington (2) *Town Manager of Williston or his/her designee (1) *Mayor of Winooski or City Manager (1) *Town Manager of Colchester or his/her designee (1) GBIC Designee (1) FBO Designee (1) Airline Representative (1) Committee Advisor (1) Please contact Sound Committee Advisor, Erin Desautels at: acceleratevt@gmail.com to state your organizations wish to participate or not to participate. Any written questions or concerns should also be directed to: Erin Desautels Vermont Small Business Accelerators, LLC Burlington International Airport 1200 Airport Drive, Suite 283 South Burlington, VT 05403 Phone: 802-922-0495 www.acceleratevt.com