02-25-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 25, 2008
4:00 p.m.
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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.
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' 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
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Request for executive session for attorney-client privileged communications relating to the
public hearing.
08-74111 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to recess into
I4 executive session for 10 minutes for attorney-client privileged communications. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:03 p.m. and reconvened at 4:13
p.m.
(5.2) Public hearing on the Redevelopment Project Plan for the Lambertz Addition
Redevelopment District located at South Ninth and Key Streets.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained bond counsel's recommendation to continue the
public hearing until March 10, 2008.
Mayor Jilka opened the public hearing.
08-7412 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to continue the public
hearing until March 10, 2008. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 11, 2008.
(6.2) Resolution No. 08-6495 amending Resolution No. 07-6464 providing for the advisability
and authorizing improvements in the Quails Meadows Estates Addition, Project No. 07-2664.
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(6.3) Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the.Quail Meadows Estates Project No. 07-2664 to
APAC-Kansas in the amount of $14,920.40.
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' (6.4) Resolution No. 08-6496 lifting the moratorium on the construction or installation or the
granting of any permits for construction or installation of any driveway crossings, culverts, or other
improvements in the -public right-of-way located within the confines of the North Ohio Overpass
Project and on Pacific Avenue.
(6.5) Postpone first reading 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 March 10, 2008.
08-7413 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10438 amending Chapter 8, Article 111, Division 3,
Section 8-187 of the Salina Code pertaining to classification of trade licenses.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 08-10438 was passed on first reading on February
11, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
08-7411 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
IINo. 08-10438 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier, Jilka.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10439 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Division 3,
Section 8-188 of the Salina Code pertaining to qualifications for examinations for skilled trade
licensing.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 08-10439 was passed on first reading on February
11, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
08-741f Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10439 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier, Jilka.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10440 amending Chapter 41, Article IV, Section 41-95 of
the Salina Code pertaining to corrections and refunds of water and sewer services.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the proposed amendment.
08-741 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance
No. 08-10440 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 08-6497 appointing members to various boards and commissions.
Mayor Jilka announced the appointments.
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08-7417 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6497. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Authorize an additional supplement for golf course operations.
w Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the current golf course
operation due to weather, and the request of funds from the General Fund.
' Jason Gage, City Manager, and Mr. Franz responded to Commissioner Peck's questions
regarding use of contingency funds, number of patron cards sold this year, and the future deficit.
Mr. Franz then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the transfer that
occurred in December of 2007.
Don Timmel, 534 Upper Mill Heights, commented on the potential drought conditions that
may occur during the summer.
08-7418 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to authorize
supplemental cash for the Golf Course in the amount of $50,000 and to repay the General Fund in the
event the golf course operations develops a surplus. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Approval of an incentive request from CAV Aerospace, Inc. to fund the purchase of
logistical and aircraft modification and installation equipment.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request from CAV Aerospace, benefit cost
analysis, and the Salina Economic Development Incentives Council's recommendation.
08-7419 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the request
to fund logistical and aircraft modification and installation equipment to CAV Aerospace in an amount
not to exceed $49,200. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Jilka commended Kevin Hawley, CAV Aerospace President, on the success of the
company.
(8.7) Resolution No. 08-6498 adopting The Big Ideas, the Salina Arts and Humanities
Commission's Assessment and Strategic Plan 2008-2013.
John Highkin, Arts and Humanities Commission Director, explained the proposed plan,
department restructuring and funding. Mr. Highkin then responded to City Manager Jason Gage's
question regarding the cultural plan costs.
Linda Smith, Steering Committee co-chair, thanked the City Commission and city staff for
their support.
Randy Graham, Steering Committee co-chair, commented that they were eager to start the
plan. Mr. Graham also spoke of the partnership between the City and the community involvement.
Mr. Highkin thanked Ms. Smith and Mr. Graham for their work.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Vanier, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Highkin
regarding the funding task force, funding sources, and private funding.
Mr. Highkin responded to Mayor Jilka's regarding the department restructuring, and the
number of task forces within the plan. Mr. Highkin then answered Commissioner Vanier's question
regarding the restructuring.
08-742C Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6498 and accepting the strategic plan with restored staffing, departmental infrastructure parity
and 50 percent funding of annual plan implementation costs. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
08-7421 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 4:52 p.m. //''�,
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Alan E. Jilka,ayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, C Clerk
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