08-20-2007 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 20, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Fire Department Management
Study Report. 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
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 13, 2007.
Commissioner Perney noted a correction regarding Item 5.1f noting that staff would not
proceed with the bidding process of South Ninth Street.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the
consent agenda as corrected. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10405 levying special assessments against certain lots
and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10405 was passed on first reading on August 13,
2007 and since that time no comments have been received. Mayor Jilka also explained that the total
amount to be levied had been reduced due to payments received since first reading of the ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10405 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10408 adding Section 23-3 to Chapter 23, Article I of
the Salina City code addressing authority for sentencing and probation issues.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10408 was passed on first reading on August 13,
2007 and since that time no comments have been received.
07-7J07 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10408 on second reading. A roll call vote'was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
U (8.3) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10409 adding Section 25-101 to Chapter 25, Article VI
of the Salina City code making it a violation of city ordinance to fail to pay for motor fuel.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10409 was passed on first reading on August 13,
2007 and since that time no comments have been received.
07-7708 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 07-10409 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 07-6428 appointing members to various boards and commissions.
Mayor Jilka announced the appointments.
07-7709 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6428. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution No. 07-6429 consenting to the levy of 2.877 mills in the year 2007 for use by
the Salina Airport Authority in year 2008.
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Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the statute requirement and
the request.
Commissioner Penney questioned if the levy was only assessed to properties located within
the city limits. Mr. Franz clarified that it was.
07-771011 Moved by Commissioner Penney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6429. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Resolution No. 07-6430 authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for professional
planning services to update the City of Salina's Comprehensive Plan with Gould Evans Associates in
the amount of $192,310.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, explained the comprehensive plan, the
qualifications based selection process, agreement, and funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Larson, Mr. Schrage, and Mayor Jilka
regarding the timeline of the project, scope of services, and commuting expenses.
Mr. Schrage and City Manager Jason Gage responded to Commissioner Vanier's question
regarding the appointments to the focus groups.
Commissioner Penney questioned which phase would include the focus group meetings,.
Mr. Schrage responded.
Mr. Gage commented on the use of the focus groups.
Mayor Jilka commented that this is an important undertaking for the community and
appreciates staff's work.
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07-7711 11 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6430. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Resolution No. 07-6424 authorizing an ambulance transport agreement with Salina
Regional Health Center (postponed from August 13).
Fire Chief Larry Mullikin explained transport services, transport rate, and the previous rate.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Vanier, Chief Mullikin, and Marvin
VanBlaricon, EMS Division Chief, regarding recovery of the cost of transporting patients.
Jason Gage, City Manager, noted the EMS interlocal agreement with Saline County.
Chief Mullikin explained the cost of transport and the Medicare allowances on these types
of services.
Chief VainBlaricon responded to Commissioner Larson's and Commissioner Vanier's
questions regarding transport scheduling, after hours calls and cost recovery.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, noted that the hospital's legal counsel has approved the
revised agreement.
Tom Loudis, 2379 Northwood Lane, questioned what the average number of transports
made was, and the expenses incurred by the city for providing these services.
Chief Mullikin and Chief VanBlaricon noted when the city started the transport services,
and the number of crews that would be used to provide the service.
Chief VanBlaricon responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding emergency availability.
Mr. Gage noted that the call detail sheet provided to the Commission shows on average it is
less than one transport per day.
hospital.
Commissioner Larson questioned on whether other private services where used by the
Mr. Gage noted the average amount of transports per month.
07-7712 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 07-6424.
Mayor Jilka commented that he was sensitive to the argument that government should not
be involved in endeavors where there are private entities providing that service, but the question is
what happens when the private services fall through and since we have experienced that he would
support the motion.
Commissioner Larson stated that she is a huge proponent of private businesses and would
like to see the business be support by the community and at times she has a problem with the city
being involved in the private sector.
Mayor Jilka called the question. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Larson. Motion carried.
(8.8) Request for Executive Session (personnel).
07-7713 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to recess into
executive session for 25 minutes in order to discuss with the City Attorney a matter subject to the
attorney-client privilege for the reason that public discussion could waive the privilege and jeopardize
the City's position in the matter and discuss a matter involving non -elected city personnel for the
reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the privacy rights of the non -elected city
personnel involved; and reconvene at 5:05 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:40 p.m. and reconvened at 5:27
p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, 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 5:27 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka,ayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Ci y Clerk
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