04-14-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 14, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Capital Improvement Program
w (C.I.P.).
08-2488 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to recess into
' executive session for ten minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that the public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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:
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
II Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 7, 2008.
' (6.2) Award contract for the 2008-2009 Spring and Fall Street Marking Project No. 08-2702 to
Twin Traffic Marking Corporation in the amount of $13,033.42.
(6.3) Resolution No. 08-6509 extending an engineering agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff
Corporation to provide on-call traffic engineering assistance for 2008.
08-748911 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10442 providing a change in zoning district
classification from A-1 to I-3 on property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Grain Belt Subdivision
No. 2.
Mayor Jilka reported that Ordinance No. 08-10442 was passed on first reading on April 7,
2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10442 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier, Jilka.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Jilka at the end of his Mayoral term.
Mayor Jilka thanked the community for the opportunity to serve as Mayor. Mayor Jilka
also thanked his parents, Mike Martin and family, LaDonna Bennett and Nancy Schuessler from the
City Manager's Office, and the staff at Jilka Furniture. He continued to state that it has been a honor
to serve the community and highlighted events such a the construction of the Employee Memorial,
reading of the Martin Luther King Day celebration proclamation, naming of the Eric Stein Stage in
Oakdale Park, North Ohio Overpass grant funding, Kenwood/Oakdale Park study, and the
environmental clean-up at former Schilling Airbase. Mayor Jilka praised staff for consistently looking
for better ways to serve the citizens, and commended City Manager Jason Gage for his leadership.
Mayor Jilka also expressed concerns that current county structure is outdated and the need to remove
the financial incentive for serving on the county commission.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(10.1) The Organizational Meeting was called to order by City Clerk Lieu Ann Elsey and roll call
taken. Those present:
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
'Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
(10.2) Nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Ms. Elsey accepted the nominations.
08-7491 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to nominated John K.
Vanier II as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(10.3) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Ms. Elsey accepted the nominations.
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Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to nominate Loci
Larson as Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(10.4) City Clerk turns the gavel over to the new Mayor.
(10.5) Mayor Vanier presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" and gavel to Alan E. Jilka for his term
as Mayor.
(10.6) New Mayor comments.
Mayor Vanier expressed the need for Salina to make some decisions and decide what
Salina wants to become. Mayor Vanier commented that Salina has made progress in lot of areas, but
more could be made and a possible increase in the mill levy to support capital improvement projects, a
new swimming pool, and affordable housing. He also explained that he is excited to see more TIF
projects, and the implementation of part of the Kenwood Oakdale Park Study. Mayor Vanier
expressed the importance of looking at the long term benefits.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Pemey, to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes and reconvene at 4:50. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:23 p.m.
Mayor Vanier requested that the executive session be extend for an additional 15 minutes
at 4:55 p.m.
The City Commission reconvened at 5:27 p.m.
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Moved by Mayor 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
5:27 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, C ,City Clerk
Joh K. Vanier II, Mayor
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