06-11-2007 MinutesCommission
Action #
n
'1
L
07-7615
F��
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 11, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Capital Improvement Program
(C.I.P.) discussion. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called.to order at 4:00
p.m. in Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
and a moment of silence.
There were present:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The days of June 16 — 17, 2007 as "Juneteenth Weekend" in the city of Salina. Barbara
Knight, Treasurer of the Salina Juneteenth Celebration Committee, read the proclamation and
announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 4, 2007.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
I
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10391 amending the Golden Eagle Estates Addition
PDD on property legally described as Lot 3, Block 2 in Golden Eagle Estates Addition No. 2 and
located on the north side of unbuilt Eaglecrest Avenue north of the Eaglecrest Retirement Community
at 1501 E. Magnolia Road.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10391 was passed on first reading on June 4,
2007 and since that time no comments have been received.
Page 1
Commission
Action #
1
07-7616
Z
CL
W
Cn
N
07-2617
07-76181
07-7619
07-7620
07-7621
Moved by Commissioner Vanier; seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10391 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10392 vacating a public utility easement on the west 20
feet of Lot 1, Block f less the south ten feet in the Corrected Plat of Liberty Addition No. 2.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10392 was passed on first reading on June 4,
2007 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10392 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 07-10393 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Division 3, Section
8-187 of the Salina Code pertaining to the experience requirements or master and journeyman
electricians.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained the state statute, experience that will be
required, and the Building Advisory Board's recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to pass Ordinance No.
07-10393 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Authorize sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007-A and Temporary Notes, Series
2007-1.
(8.4a) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10390 authorizing the issuance and delivery
of $6,545,000 principal amount of general obligation internal improvement bonds, Series
2007-A.
(8.4b) Resolution No. 07-6403 prescribing the form and details of and authorizing the
delivery of 6,545,000 principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement
Bonds, Series 2007-A.
(8.4c) Resolution No. 07-6404 authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and
delivery $5,825,000 principal amount of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series
2007-1.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the issuances, and bids
received, projects to be financed by the issuances, and the Moody's rating.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10390 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6403. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6404. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Consider request by Salina Downtown, Inc. to change the name of Salina Business
Improvement District No. 1 to the Lee District.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the. request, K.S.A. 12-1788, and staff's
recommendation.
Phyll Klima, Salina Downtown, Inc., responded to Commissioner Vanier's question
regarding if the city would have any future responsibilities to the company by renaming the district.
Ms. Klima commented on the letter that was sent to Salina Downtown, Inc. regarding the district
designation.
Page 2
Commission
Action #
1
1
Cl
N
N
Z
W
N
0
N
U
07-7622
07-7623
07-7624
Ms. Klima then responded to Commissioner Peck's question on whether or not Salina
Downtown had any preference of renaming or designating the district.
Mr. Gage commented on working with Salina Downtown on the future signage.
Commissioner Perney questioned whether or not the signage would say Lee District or
Salina Downtown. Mr. Gage responded to Commissioner Perney noting a decision on the signage had
not been reached at this time.
Commissioner Perney expressed his concerns on the renaming of the district. He felt that
the Lee District would not bring shoppers to the downtown area.
Commissioner Peck supported the renaming.
Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the city
responsibilities to any future royalties. Mr. Gage confirmed that the city would not have any future
responsibilities.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6405.
Mayor Jilka noted that some of the members of the Salina Downtown Board had
encouraged him to vote in favor of the request, and for that reason he will support the renaming of the
district.
Mayor Jilka called the question. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Perney. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes to discuss confidential data relating to the financial affairs to trade
secrets of a corporation for the reason that public discussion of the confidential data would result in a
competitive disadvantage to the corporation and to discuss a personnel matter involving non -elected
personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the privacy rights of the
City employee involved; and reconvene at 4:55 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:27 and reconvened at 5:23 p.m.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
oi4,vl E .
Alan E. Jilka, yor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
_'aPenny Day, D uty City erk
Page 3