09-08-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 8, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for Pool Design Concept. 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 Luci Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner Alan E Jilka
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 month of September 2008 as "Salina Alcohol and Drug Addiction Month" in the City
of Salina. Kathy Allen, Ashby House Program Director, read the proclamation and announced
upcoming events.
(4.2) The days of September 15 — October 15, 2008 as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of
Salina. Ana Le6n Marsella, member of The Hispanic Pride Committee of Salina, read the
proclamation and announced upcoming events. Hector Ortega also sang a song for the City
Commission in celebration of the "event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6:1) Approve the minutes of August 25, 2008.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of September 4, 2008
(6.3) Resolution No. 08-6554 appointing Cheri Boyd to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee.
(6.4) Resolution No. 08-6556 amending the Smoky Hill Museum's Collections Policy.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Resolution No. 08-6555 approving an amendment to Chapter 6 of the "Design Guidelines
for Downtown Salina."
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the proposed amendments and the Design
Review Matrix.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Resolution No.
08-6555. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10466 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Division 3, Sections
8-185, 8-186, 8-187 and 8-188 pertaining to skilled trade licenses and examinations.
Michael Roberts, Building Official, explained the amendments.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10466 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 08-6546 expressing support of a new Comprehensive Transportation
Program.
Daniel Stack, City Engineer, explained the Comprehensive Transportation Program.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka and Mr. Stack regarding the new
Simpson and I-70 Interchange.
Additional discussions followed between Commissioner Perney and Jason Gage, City
Manager, regarding the increase Kansas' highway tax use on car sales. Commissioner Perney then
commented on the new I-70/Simpson Road Interchange Project.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6546 and direct staff to clarify the Kansas Highway use tax narrative. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.3) Award of the 2008 Solid Waste Venture Grants.
Michael Fraser, Director of Public Works, explained the Solid Waste Venture Grant
Program and the applications received.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney and Dane Baxa, Solid Waste
Management Intern, regarding the contract and the recycling of products.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka., seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the award of
a 2008 Venture Grant to Kansas Wesleyan University in the amount of $26,233.20 for the purchase of
a recycling vehicle and educational materials. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Update on the OCCK fixed route transportation system.
Michael Fraser, Director of Public Works, provided an update on the fixed route
transportation system.
A discussion followed`between Commissioner Peck, Commissioner Larson, Jason Gage,
City Manager, and Mr. Fraser regarding the bus stops, concrete pads and no parking zones.
A discussion followed between Drew Frazier, 830 S. Santa Fe, Mr. Fraser, Mr. Gage, Dean
Andrew, Director of Planning, and Commissioner Peck regarding eliminating on -street parking and
route stops in the historical district.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to recess into
executive session for 20 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
adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and for the purpose and reconvene at 5:30 p.m. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30
p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. �
John . VanierFII1,, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Cif
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