City Council

27 WEST ALLEN STREET WINOOSKI, VERMONT 05404 (802) 655-6410 CITY OF WINOOSKI (802) 655-6414 (fax) RAYMOND S. COFFEY INTERIM CITY MANAGER MAYOR SETH LEONARD DEPUTY MAYOR BRIAN CORRIGAN mayor@winooskivt.org CITY COUNCIL COUNCILOR NICOLE MACE COUNCILOR ROBERT MILLAR COUNCILOR BRIAN SWEENEY Agenda Monday, January 30, 2017 6:00 p.m. Claire Burke Council Chambers I. Call To Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public Comment IV. Executive Session 6:00pm a. Contract Negotiations V. Consent Agenda a. Approval: City Council Minutes of January 23, 2017 b. Approval: Accounts Payable Warrant as of 1/26/17 and Subsequent to Payout for December VI. City Update VII. Agenda Review VIII. Public Hearing at 6:15pm a. Approval: Proposed FY18 Budget IX. Regular Items a. Approval: City Manager Contract – S. Leonard b. Approval: VSAC Parking Agreement – R. Coffey X. Adjourn MINUTES The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:00pm. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance led by Deputy Mayor Brian Corrigan. Members Present: Mayor Seth Leonard Councilors: Brian Corrigan, Brian Sweeney, Nicole Mace, Robert Millar Minutes of January 30, 2017 Winooski City Council Page 1 of 4 www.winooskivt.org Officers Present: Ray Coffey, Interim City Manager; Angela Aldieri, Assistant City Clerk; Heather Carrington, Community and Economic Development Director; John Audy, Code Enforcement Director; Richard Hebert, Chief of Police; Peter Wernsdorfer, Public Works Director Others Present: Paul Sarne; Paul Rabidoux III. Public Comment Councilor Sweeney inquired about the Sanctuary City policy progress. Mr. Coffey stated that not much work has occurred at the City level as the budget work took priority. Mayor Leonard stated that the Mayor’s Coalition issued a statement regarding Sanctuary City policy and the governor will be issuing a statement soon. A number of agencies are organizing and working on this issue including research, legal review and advocacy. There is an event in support of refugees scheduled for Saturday, February 4th that is waiting on approval from department heads. The application estimates 10-12 people; however, it is likely more will attend. The City will be as accommodating of the event as possible. IV. Executive Session 6:00pm a. Contract Negotiations MOTION by Deputy Mayor Corrigan, seconded by Councilor Sweeney to go into executive session at 6:06pm to discuss terms of a union negotiation related to the budget discussion that could put the City at a disadvantage if discussed in open session. Voted and passed 4-0. Meeting reconvened at 6:20pm. V. Consent Agenda MOTION by Councilor Mace, seconded by Deputy Mayor Corrigan to approve the consent agenda as presented. Voted and passed 4-0. VI. City Update Mr. Coffey stated that on January 31 at 12:30pm and 7:00pm DELTAWRX will be hosting presentations on the regional dispatch findings to date at the South Burlington City Hall. Mr. Coffey indicated that Charlie Baker with the CCRPC would be coming to Council in February with an update. Mr. Coffey announced that Heather Carrington had put out the Economic Development Request for Proposals recently and we have three intent to bid notices in hand. Mr. Coffey noted that the deadline to file petitions to appear on the Town Meeting Ballot was today. There are three candidates for Council – Robert Millar, Nicole Mace, and Eric Covey. Michael Decarreau is running for School Board three year term and Matt MacNeil for the two year term. Robert Millar will also appear on the ballot for school treasurer. Minutes of January 30, 2017 Winooski City Council Page 2 of 4 www.winooskivt.org Mr. Coffey stated that on Thursday the City will meet with the Air Guard to check in and bring back a report for Council and citizens. VII. Agenda Review Mayor Leonard noted that the City Manager contract has not yet been completed. The item will be for discussion only tonight and return at a later date for approval. VIII. Public Hearing at 6:15pm a. Approval: Proposed FY18 Budget Mayor Leonard outlined the items to be addressed before coming to a decision. First, should the Winooski Community Development (WCDC) Funds be utilized; second, what is the comfortable level of increase; third, what add/restore items should be prioritized; and finally setting the budget for FY18. Discussion regarding the used of WCDC funding occurred at prior Council meetings. It would be used to fund the Community and Economic Development position as proposed at an estimated cost of $85,000. We have legal opinion supporting this use. Consensus of Council was to use the WCDC funds in this manner with a special revenue budget to be reviewed and approved in the spring. Council acknowledged that the City has done well putting forth modest budgets that have been supported by the public. Discussion regarding new leadership, cuts made and creative solutions followed. Consensus was minimal increases would be acceptable in order to meet obligations to the community. Discussion regarding the shortfall funding resulting from a change in Librarian workers compensation classification and the opt out policy change funding occurred before reviewing the prioritization of the add/restore list. Additional discussion regarding funding recreation programs and the cut of the pool funding followed. It was noted that staffing had been increased but no budgets were given for the new staff to implement programming. Discussion of major projects coming down the line and the proposed Communications Assistant position followed. Council agreed to add to the budget the $2800.43 for the librarian workers compensation reclassification, the opt out change of $8000, the upgrade for body/car cameras for the police of $4500, $12000 for union liability insurance for the police, the amount of $16,000 for recreation programs and $1500 for library programs’ and to restore the $2500 training and travel funding previously cut. This set an increase to the proposed budget of $47,300.43; estimated to be just under a penny increase. MOTION by Councilor Mace, seconded by Deputy Mayor Corrigan to approve a total budget of $6,269,885.70 with an amount to be raised by taxes of $5,256,091.49. Voted and approved 5-0. IX. Regular Items Mayor Leonard stated that the City Manager Contract will require an executive session and should be moved to the last item addressed. Minutes of January 30, 2017 Winooski City Council Page 3 of 4 www.winooskivt.org b. Approval: VSAC Parking Agreement – R. Coffey Mr. Coffey stated that a temporary solution for Spinner Place student residents parking has been found. A partnership between CHF LLC and VSAC will allow the use of VSAC spaces by the students. The City requires approval on subleasing of spaces. Legal review added a reference to the agreement to VSAC’s parking agreement with the City. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Corrigan, seconded by Councilor Millar to approve the agreement as presented an authorize Mayor Letter to sign acknowledging their support. Voted and passed 4-0. a. Approval: City Manager Contract – S. Leonard Council agreed to hold a special meeting on Thursday February 2nd at 5:30p to approve the City Manager contract. Mayor Leonard reiterated a need to go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue and contract that would put the City at a disadvantage if discussed in open session. No action would be taken with the meeting reconvening only to adjourn. MOTION by Deputy Mayor Corrigan, seconded by Councilor Mace to go into executive session to discuss the personnel contract at 8:00p. Voted and passed 4-0. X. Adjourn MOTION by Deputy Mayor Corrigan, seconded by Councilor Millar to adjourn the City Council meeting at 8:15pm. Voted and passed 4-0. ATTEST: ___________________________ Assistant City Clerk Minutes of January 30, 2017 Winooski City Council Page 4 of 4 www.winooskivt.org