10-22-2007 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 22, 2007
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens' Open Forum. The
w 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:
U Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
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: Commissioner Luci Larson
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
II AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1)_ Approve the minutes of October 15, 2007.
(6.2) Resolution No. 07-6442 amending and correcting fees for water service.
(6.3) Resolution No. 07-6443 authorizing the City Manager to execute a farm lease agreement
with Eastridge Development, Inc. in the amount of $2,580.
Commissioner Perney noted a minor correction to the minutes. He explained that Kenneth
Bernard that spoke during the Citizen Forum was from Hope, Kansas.
07-7273 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to approve the
consent agenda as correct. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 07-10418 providing for the vacation of the north 15 feet of
an existing 35 -foot utility easement along the south line of Lot 11 and the east five feet of Lot 12,
Block 1 in the Cedar Ridge Addition.
w Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 07-10418 was passed on first reading on October 15,
2007 and since that time no comments have been received.
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07-V74 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
0 No. 07-10418 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Peck, Perney, Vanier, Jilka.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Discussion and consideration of accepting Expression of Interest Forms for the
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, explained the recommendation from Gould Evans
Associates to create an advisory committee.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Commissioner Perney, Commissioner Vanier,
City Manager Jason Gage, and Mr. Schrage regarding the deadline of accepting the Expression of
Interest forms and the number of volunteers that will serve on the committee.
07-7275 IIMoved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to proceed with
acceptance of Expression of Interest form for the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee with a
November 16, 2007 deadline. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 07-6441 in opposition of the air emission source construction permit
(Sunflower Electric Corporation).
Commissioner Perney explained that he would like the Commission to adopt the resolution
so it could be entered into the City's and State records.
07-7276 Moved by Commissioner Verney, seconded by Mayor Jilka, to adopt Resolution No. 07-
6441.
Patrick Bihlmaier, 1018 Gypsum Avenue, and Gary Swartzendruber, 528 S. College, urged
the City Commission to adopt the resolution.
Mayor Jilka questioned whether it would become a State record. Mr. Gage responded that
staff would need to research that.
Commissioner Vanier explained that he did not support the motion.
Commissioner Perney suggested a modified resolution expanding upon emphasizing
renewable cleaner operation for Kansas.
Commissioner Peck expressed concerns of setting precedence, and would have supported
the resolution at last week's meeting, but has a problem voting on the resolution at this point since the
permit has been denied by the State of Kansas.
Martha Tasker responded to Mr. Gage's question regarding the water consumption and the
recharge source of the Smoky Hill River. Ms. Tasker clarified that this would not affect the recharge
of the Smoky I -lilt River.
Commissioner Perney withdrew his motion.
07-7277 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Mayor Jilka to reconsider the action from the
October 15, 2007 meeting regarding placing Resolution No. 07-6441 on the agenda for October 22,
2007. Aye: (3) Peck, Vanier, Jilka. Nay: (1) Perney. Motion carried.
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07-7278 11Mayor Jilka called the question of adding Resolution No. 07-6441 to the October 22, 2007
agenda. Aye: (1) Perney. Nay: (3) Peck, Vanier, Jilka. Motion failed.
(8.4) Request for executive session (personnel).
07-7279 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to recess into
w executive session for ten minutes for the discussion of matters relating to non -elected personnel for
the reason that public discussion could violate the privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved
and reconvene at 4:38 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:28 p.m. and reconvened at 4:38
p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
07-7280 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. CC,
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