02-11-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 11, 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.
s There were present:
U Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Loci 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 week of February 17 — 23, 2008 as "National Engineers Week" in the city of Salina.
Jason Schlickbernd, President of the Smoky Valley Chapter of the Kansas Society of Professional
Engineers, 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 February 4, 2008.
(6.2) Postpone first reading of Ordinance No. 08-10431 amending Chapter 25, Article IX,
Section 25-155 of the Salina Code pertaining to air guns, air rifles, bows and arrows, slingshots, or BB
guns until February 25, 2008.
(6.3) Resolution No. 08-6494 appointing Beth Vinson to the Salina Business Improvement
District No. 1 (Lee District) Board of Advisors.
08-7403 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10437 amending Chapter 14 of the Salina Code by
adding Section 14-6 pertaining to vehicle rescue service fee.
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Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 08-10437 was passed on first reading on February 4,
2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
08-7404 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10437 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) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10438 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Division'), Section
8-187 of the Salina Code pertaining to classification of trade license.
g Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, explained the sheetmetal
journeyman license and the Building Advisory Board's recommendation.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding the
Building Advisory Board's recommendation.
08-740511 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance
No. 08-10438 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10439 amending Chapter 8, Article 111, Division 3, Section
8-188 of the Salina Code pertaining to qualifications for examinations for skilled trade licensing.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, explained the amendment.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, and Mr. Hobbie responded to Commissioner Vanier's
question regarding the experience requirements and Commissioner Larson's question regarding the
effective date.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance
No. 08-10439 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 08-6492 exempting property owned by Bergkamp, Inc. located at 500 E.
Schilling Road from ad valorem taxation.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the current exemption granted, project, and
request for extension for project completion. Mr. Andrew continued to explain the machinery and
equipment purchases tax exemption through the State of Kansas.
Scott Bergkamp, Bergkamp, Inc., and Mr. Andrew also responded to Commissioner
Vanier's question regarding the timeline for completion of the project.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6492. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution No. 08-6493 expressing support for the nomination of the H.D. Lee Company
Complex at 248 N. Santa Fe to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and National Register of
Historic Places.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, tax credits that could be
utilized, eligibility of the building being on the registers, and the Heritage Commission's
recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding the
restrictions that would be placed on new construction and the impact the designation would have on
the surrounding properties.
Mr. Andrew responded to Mayor Jilka's question regarding how many buildings in the
downtown area were currently on the National Register.
A discussion followed between Mike Forristal, property owner, Mr. Andrew,
Commissioner Perney, Mayor Jilka, and Commissioner Vanier regarding the use of the tax credits.
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Commissioner Perney commented on the approval process through the Heritage
Commission and the Design Review Board. Commissioner Perney questioned whether the approval
from the Design Review Board could be eliminated once approved by.the Heritage Commission. Mr.
Andrew responded.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Commissioner Vanier and Mr.
Andrew regarding the approval process between the two citizen boards.
Mr. Andrew responded to Commissioner Vanier regarding the environs.
Phyll Klima, Executive Director of Salina Downtown, Inc., commented on the Design
Review Board's review and the Downtown Development Incentives program recently approved by the
City Commission.
City Manager Jason Gage commented on the citizens boards' approving authority.
Commissioner Vanier felt that this is a great project for the downtown area; however, he
has concerns with the 500 foot boundary and the limitations it would place on the property owners
within that area.
Mayor Jilka noted that he agreed with Commissioner Vanier's concerns.
Commissioner Peck explained that the surrounding area would get an increase in visual
aesthetics.
Commissioner Penny agreed with Commissioner Peck and felt that this would be a positive
offset for some of the restrictions that will be placed on them.
08-7408 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6493. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Authorize repair of Water Wells Nos. 14 and 15.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the repairs needed and funding. Ms. Tasker
then responded to Commissioners Penney and Larson's questions regarding the locations of the wells
and future repairs to other wells.
08-7409 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to authorize the repair
of Water Wells Nos. 14 and 15 by Layne -Western in the amount not to exceed $101,530. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
08-7410 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the Regular
11 Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
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