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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 3, 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:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Luci 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
08-7422 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to add Items 8.3 and
8.4 to the agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Resolution No. 08-6490 expressing gratitude and appreciation to Paul D. Holzhuter for his
employment with the City of Salina from January 25, 1999 to March 17, 2008.
08-7423 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6490. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(4.2) Resolution No. 08-6491 expressing gratitude and appreciation to James W. Wendell for his
employment with the City of Salina from August 1, 1987 to March 17, 2008.
08-7424 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6491 Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Jilka presented a plaque to Mr. Wendell.
Mr. Wendell thanked City Staff and the Commission for the opportunity to serve the
community.
(4.3) The day of March 4, 2008 as "National Sportsmanship Day" in the city of Salina. Mike
Gleason read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 25, 2008.
(6.2) Award of contract for the 2008 Joint and Crack Sealing, Project No. 08-2673 to Missouri
Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $65,873.50.
(6.3) Award of contract for the 2008 Latex Modified Slurry Seal, Project No. 08-2674 to Ballou
Construction in the amount of $349,492.00.
Karlton Place, City Engineer, responded to Mayor Jilka's questions regarding the -base bid
between the second and third bidder in Item 6.2 and whether or not there were other companies that
provide the slurry seal services.
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. 08-10440 amending Chapter 41, Article IV, Section 41-95
of the Salina Code pertaining to corrections and refunds of water and sewer services.
Mayor Jilka noted that Ordinance No. 08-10440 was passed on first reading on February
25, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10440 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier, Jilka.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Request approval of Gold Water Tower Logo, Project No. 07-2651.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project and funding. Ms. Tasker then
responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the color scheme of the logo.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Sylvia Rice of the Chamber of Commerce,
and City Manager Jason Gage regarding financing of the project.
Ms. Tasker responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the timeline of project
and Commissioner Larson's concerns regarding the fading of the yellow in the logo.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the Gold
Water Logo project. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 08-6499 authorizing the Mayor to execute the Right -of -Way Clearance on
the Broadway/Hageman Intersection Improvement project.
Karlton Place, City Engineer, explained the acquisition process and the project.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6499. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Soliciting of Expression of Interest forms for public involvement for the Comprehensive
Plan Focus Groups.
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Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, explained the review process and
proposed focus groups.
A discussion followed between Mr. Hobbie, Deputy City Manager Michael Schrage,
Commissioner Vanier, and Commissioner Larson regarding the focus groups, number of volunteers
needed, and soliciting of volunteers.
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08-7429 Moved by Commissioner Penney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the
solicitation of Expression of Interest forms from citizens interested in serving on the Comprehensive
o Plan Focus Groups until March 21, 2008. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
08-7430 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 4:32 p.m.
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