6.1 Minutes 03-09-2015
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 9, 2015
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. for Citizens Forum.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to
City-County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of A
silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Aaron Householter (presiding), Commissioners
Jon R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford and Trent Davis.
Also prese nt: Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D. Schrage, Deputy Cit
Bengtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, City Clerk.
Absent: Commissioner Randall R. Hardy
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WARDS AND ROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The month of March, 2015 in the city of Salina. Luci Larson,
Human Relations Commission Vice-Chair, read the proclamation and announced
upcoming events.
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ITIZEN ORUM
None.
P H I S C T
UBLIC EARINGS AND TEMS CHEDULED FOR A ERTAIN IME
None.
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ONSENT GENDA
(6.1)Approve the minutes of March 2, 2015.
(6.2)Resolution No. 15-7185 appointing a member to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(6.3)Authorize Modification No. 2 of Agreements for the U.S. Environm
(EPA) Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Level II
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(6.4)Authorize the purchase of six wastewater pumps for Wastewater Co
(6.5)Authorize the City Manag er to sign a request from the Kansas Department of
Transportation (KDOT) to exchange 2015 federal funds for the Iro
Project No. 13-3008.
(6.6)Authorize the Mayor to approve Change Order No. 2 for the following Specia
Agreemen ts: Drilling Support-Site Wide Remedial Investigation to Environmental Priority
Services, Inc, in the amount of $3,872.00 (Revised Agreement Amo
Drilling Support-Site Wide Remedial Investigation to GeoCore, Inc., in the amount
$6,474.00 (Revised Agreement Amount $111,301.40).
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15-0070 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DMINISTRATION
(7.1) Second reading of Ordinance No. 1 5-10767 amending Salina Code Section 31-900 and 31-
1006 relating to the maintenance of weeds and grass nuisances an
by the City of Salina.
Mayor Householter noted that Ordinance No. 1 5-10767 was passed on first reading on
March 2, 2 015 and since that time no comments have been received.
15-0071 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Ordinance No.
15-10767 amending Salina Code Section 31-900 and 31-1006 relating to the maintenance of weeds
and grass nuisances and abatement of violations by the City of Salina on second reading. A ro ll
call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Blanchard, Crawford, Davis, Householter. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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EVELOPMENT USINESS
None.
O B
THER USINESS
Commissioner Blanchard note d the attendance of the commissioners at the Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bowl for Kids Sake.
Jason Gage, City Manager, noted the lack of motion by the commis
Project at the last meeting and asked if the commission was still interes ted in an art feature for the
project. Mayor Householter responded by stating that he would like to see an art element within
the project. Commissioner Davis stated that he was in favor of a functional a
Commissioner Crawford state d that she would rather see the original stamped concrete retain
place of the art piece. Commissioner Blanchard was in favor of an art piece with the pie
incorporated within multiple locations in downtown and budget to remain neutral.
Mr. Gage aske d if the commission would like to have a study session on the Community Art &
Design process. The Commission unanimously request ed a study session to review the
Community Art & Design process.
Commissioner Blanchard requested an executive session for lega l be added to the agenda.
(9.1) Request for executive session (real estate/personnel).
15-0072 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to reces s into executive
session for 45 minutes to discuss matters pertaining to the acquisiti on of real estate for the reason
acquisition of the real estate and for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to non-elected
City personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the privacy r
of the non-elected personnel involved and to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the
attorney-client privilege for the reason that public discussion of those ve the
and reconvene at 5:05 p.m.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 5:05 p.m. No
action was taken.
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15-0073 Moved by Commissioner Davis, sec onded by Commissioner Crawford, to extend the current
executive session for an additional 25 minutes. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:05 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30
p.m. No action was taken.
15-0074 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to extend the current
executive session for an additional 15 minutes. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:30 p.m. and reconv ened at 5:45
p.m. No action was taken.
15-0075 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to extend the current
executive session for an additional 15 minutes. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into e xecutive session at 5:45 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00
p.m. No action was taken.
15-0076 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to extend the current
executive session for an additional 15 minutes. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carr ied.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 6:00 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15
p.m. No action was taken.
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DJOURNMENT
15-0077 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commis sioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carr ied. The meeting
adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
[SEAL] Aaron K. Householter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jason Gage, City Manager
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