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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 4, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Budget: Final Issues and Options
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Discussions and Review of Open Meetings. 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
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There were present:
Mayor John K. Vanier 11, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Pemey
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
Mike Mateck, 608 McAdams, expressed his support for the 50 -meter pool to be included in
the design of the future facility. Mr. Mateck responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding
.the size of the indoor facilities within the community.
Cody Simmons, 2339 Edgehill Road (age 9), expressed her support for a 50 -meter pool.
Kristina Courbot, 703 Max, explained the difference in competitive swimming in an
outdoor facility compared to an indoors and expressed support for a 50 -meter pool and the impact the
pool will have on the community.
Evelyn and Mathew Cable, 1232 W Highway K-43, expressed the need for the community
to have a 50 -meter pool and Salina being a good location for hosting competitive events.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Continuation of public hearing and report on Petition No. 4306, filed by Roger Bhakta,
requesting vacation of a portion of the Broadway Boulevard/North Street right-of-way (continued from
July 14, 2008).
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and current ownership of the
property.
Mayor Vanier opened the hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
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Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to authorize staff to
prepare and submit a new petition on Mr. Bhakta's behalf once the City has secured title to the right-
of-way. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Citizens' comments on the 2009 budget proposal.
No comments received.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 28, 2008.
(6.2) Resolution No. 08-6542 authorizing an agreement with USD #305 for uniformed law
enforcement officers to serve in the School Resource Officer program.
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. 08-10456 providing a change in zoning district
classification from C-3 to PC -3 with outdoor storage permitted on property addressed as 1320 Armory
Road.
Mayor Vanier reported that Ordinance No. 08-10456 was passed on first reading on July
28, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10456 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Jilka, Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10457 attesting to the possible increase in taxes levied for
budget year 2009 necessary to finance public services.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the statutory requirement.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
08-10457 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 08-6541 appointing members to the Water Supply/Water Conservation
Advisory Committee and a member to represent the City of Salina on the Salina Area Technical
College Board of Trustees.
Mayor Vanier announced the appointments.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6541. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Approve purchase of one rescue boat and a 14 foot flatbed trailer.
Chief Larry Mullikin and Division Chief Laurence Hemphill explained the use of the
equipment and quotes received.
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A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney and Chief Hemphill regarding the
purchase, use of boats during the flood in 2007, use of rescue boats at Lakewood and Chanel Ridge,
and whether a boat is -currently in the City's fleet.
Chief Mullikin and Chief Hemphill responded to Commissioner Larson's and
Commissioner Peck's questions regarding the purchase, and use of county equipment.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the purchase
of one rescue boat and a 14 -foot flatbed trailer from Reis Environmental, Inc. for $22,135.80. Aye:
(4). Nay: (1) Perney. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
John K. Vanier II, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ty Clerk
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