05-13-2002 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 13, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for a Museum Gallery Project Briefing. 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:
Acting Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Mayor Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None
Commissioner Jilka noted that he would accept the chair on behalf of Mayor Seaton, due to laryngitis.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of May 12 — 18, 2002 as "National Preservation Week" in the City of Salina.
Mary Douglass, Heritage Commission Chairperson, read the proclamation.
(4.2) Presentation of plaques of appreciation to outgoing Youth Liaison Representatives.
Acting Mayor Jilka noted that the representatives were not able to be present and thanked
Leighton LaPierre for his service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Lindsey Shirack
for her service on the Arts and Humanities Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 6, 2002.
(6.2) Authorize the purchase of a 2003 police package vehicle from Shawnee Mission Ford at
their previously submitted bid amount of $24,208.
(6.3) Reauthorize the purchase of the sewer jet attachment for the Wastewater Division from
Utility Maintenance Contractors, LLC in the amount of $19,497.
Commissioner Divine noted a correction of a misspelled name.
02-3280 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as corrected. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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02-3281
02-3282
02-3283
02-3284
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #SR01-1, filed by the Salina City Planning Commission, requesting an
amendment to Section 36-78 of the Subdivision Regulations to require that all utilities in new
residential subdivisions be placed underground.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10081.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and summarized local utility companies and other communities' current policies and practices. He
also explained the Planning Commission's recommendation and the City Commission's alternatives.
A discussion followed with Commissioner Shadwick, Commissioner Divine, Shawn
O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, and Mr.
Andrew regarding special assessments, impact fees, equalization, and cost differentials.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Heath, Mr. Andrew, and Mr. Kissinger
regarding the process of retaining a waiver and if any objections received.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Mayor Seaton, to pass Ordinance No. 02-
10081 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10080 providing for an amendment to Chapter 8, Section
8-281 of the Salina Code pertaining to adoption of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the correction.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10080 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 02-5833 appointing youth representatives to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board and the Arts and Humanities Commission.
Acting Mayor Jilka announced that Anton Bengtson has been appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and Abby Maxwell to the Arts and Humanities Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5833. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 amending contract authorizations for design and
consulting services for the North Ohio Project (00-1248) and the North Ninth Street Bridge Project
(01-1323).
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the projects and amendments. He also
clarified recommended action as requested by Commissioner Divine.
Mayor Seaton questioned the contract amounts. Mr. Kissinger asked the City
Commission to move to the next item on the agenda to gather information to respond to Mayor
Seaton's inquiry.
(8.4) Authorize purchase of water features for two Spray Ground Parks, Project No. 02-1349.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the project, proposals received,
and staff recommendation. A discussion followed with Mr. Snyder and Commissioner Divine
regarding placement of the water features.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to authorize the
purchase of water features for the two Spray Ground Parks, Project No. 02-1349, to Aquajeux in the
amount of $35,968. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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02-328
(8.3) Returned to item previously discussed.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, clarified the total contract amounts as requested by
Mayor Seaton.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to authorize
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 amending contract authorizations for design and consultant services
for the North Ohio Overpass Project and North Ninth Street Bridge Project. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
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ATTES
R. Weber, Deputy City Clerk
Istin M. Sea on, Mayor