02-04-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 4,2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens' Open Forum. 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.
' N There were present:
U Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Penney
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
' (4.1) The month of February as "Black History Month" in the city of Salina. Eleanor Jones,
Secretary of the NAACP, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The month of February as "National AMBUCS Month" in the city of Salina. Karen
Vidricksen, President of Noon Network Ambucs, 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 January 28, 2008.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of January 30, 2008.
(6.3) Resolution No. 08-6488 appointing Courtney Moye to the Salina Human Relations
Commission.
(6.4) Amend the 2008 Building and Facilities Sub-C.I.P. by replacing the Memorial Hall Gym
Heating Project with the Gymnastics Vaulting Floor Project.
08-7395 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10436 amending Chapter 42, Article VI, Division 14,
Section 42-303 of the Salina Code pertaining to conditional uses in the C-4 District.
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Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 08-10436 was passed on first reading on January 28,
w 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
08-1396 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10436 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier,
Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10437 amending Chapter 14 of the Salina Code by adding
Section 14-6 pertaining to vehicle rescue service fee.
(8.2a) Resolution No. 08-6487 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule by
establishing a vehicle rescue service fee.
Fire Chief Larry Mullikin explained the current funding of the service, collection of fees,
and provision for uninsured motorists.
08-7397 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10437 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
08-7398 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6487. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Award of bids for the 2008 Vehicles and Equipment, Phase I purchases.
Commissioner Vanier recused himself due to conflict of interest.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance & Administration, explained the purchases and funding.
Mr. Franz also responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding the work site utility vehicle purchase.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Commissioner Perney, and Mr. Franz
regarding the police motorcycle purchases.
Commissioner Perney noted that the make and model of the police vehicles would be going
out of production next year.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Penney, to award the bids for
the 2008 Vehicles and Equipment, Phase I purchases as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Abstained: (1)
Vanier. Motion carried.
Commissioner Vanier returned.
(8.4) Resolution No. 08-6489 accepting the Downtown Parking Master Plan.
Jason Gage, City Manager, summarized the plan.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Commissioner Pemey, Commissioner Larson
and Mr. Gage regarding the timeline for implementing the plan. Mr. Gage also responded to Mayor
Jilka's question regarding the use of a parking advisory board.
Phyll Klima, Salina Downtown, Inc. Executive Director, explained that the SDI board has
accepted the plan. Ms. Klima also commented on the collection of data.
A discussion followed between Ms. Klima, Commissioner Perney, and Mr. Gage regarding
collection of data, use of hand-held meters, and payment of fines.
Andrea Pfeifer, 523 W. Jewell, Salina, expressed concerns of the two hour parking.
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08-7400 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6489. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Authorize submittal of applications for the 2008 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant
Program.
w Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, explained the program and
requests.
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08-7401 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to authorize staff to
submit the applications for the 2008 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Jilka thanked the law enforcement personnel that participated in the Downtown
Parking Study.
ADJOURNMENT
087-740 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 4:46 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka, ayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, C Clerk
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