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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 28, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on water and sewer rate study and
water conservation, practices. 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 John K. Vanier II, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of May 5-11, 2008 as "Building Safety Week 2008" in the city of Salina. Donnie
Marrs, Building Advisory Board Chairman, read the proclamation. Mike Roberts, Building Official,
announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The week of April 27 — May 3, 2008 as "National Volunteer Week" in the city of Salina.
Nancy Klostermeyer, The Volunteer Connection Director, 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 April 21, 2008.
(6.2) Resolution No. 08-6513 authorizing a renewal agreement with Wilson & Company
Engineers & Architects for on-call engineering services in an amount not to exceed $17,207.25.
(6.3) Authorizing staff to accept the tentative National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Salina
Street Sites temporary installation project.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding
the Layne Report Review.
Moved. by. Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck to approve the consent
agenda as presented, Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Acceptance of offered easement, right-of-way and restricted access dedications and
authorize the Mayor to sign the Replat of the Lambertz Addition.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, explained the request, access
dedications, and the Planning Commissions recommendation.
Mike Schrage, Deputy City Manager, responded to Commissioner Perney's question
regarding possible cross access easements across the Mid State property.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to accept the offered
easement, right-of-way and restricted access dedications and authorize the Mayor to sign the Lambertz
Addition replat. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.1 a) Acceptance of the public storm drainage easement dedication (Lot 1, Block 1 of the Mid
State Plaza Addition).
Mike Schrage, Deputy City Manger responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding
the detention pond.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to accept the public storm
drainage easement dedication. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.1b) Acceptance of a no build easement dedication (Lot 1, Block 1 of the Mid State Plaza
Addition).
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to accept the no build
easement dedication. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10444 amending Section 42-65 of the Salina Code
pertaining to landscaping regulations by implementing Xeriscaping in commercial landscaped areas.
Mayor Vanier reported that Ordinance No. 08-10444 was passed on first reading on April
21, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance No.
08-10444 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Jilka, Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) ' Authorize purchase for one heavy rescue truck and high pressure pump and foam unit.
Larry Mullikan, Fire Chief, explained the purchase.
Chief Mullikan and Scott Abker, Battilion Chief responded to Commissioner Larson's
question on the City's current fleet and Mayor Vanier's question pertaining to the a high pressure
pump and foam unit.
Chief Mullikan responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding location of
dealership.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve purchase of
the Heavy Rescue Truck and High Pressure Pump and Foam Unit from Hays Fire Equipment for a
Rosenbauer Heavy Rescue Truck for the amount of $475,340.40. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Certification of final costs for 2007 special assessment projects and set May 12, 2008 as
the special assessment public hearing date.
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Mike Fraser, Director of Public Works, summarized the final costs and future key dates for
the special assessment process.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Pemey, to set May 12, 2008 as
the Special Assessment hearing date and instruct the City Clerk to publish a Notice of Public Hearing
and mail a notice to each property owner in the benefit district. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Commissioner Larson,, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to recess into
executive session for 15 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and for the
purpose of discussing matters pertaining to non -elected City personnel for the reason that public
discussion of the matter. would violate the privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved and
reconvene at 5:05 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:50 p.m. and reconvened at 5:05
p.m. No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Larson, 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 5:05 p.m.
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, City erk
Joh K. Vanier II, Mayor
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