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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 15, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Levee Certification and PAL
Agreement discussion. 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
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of September 17 — 23, 2008 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Salina. Sharon
Foust, Constitution Week Chair, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The day of September 27, 2008 as "Celebrate Salina's 1501h Birthday" in the city of Salina.
Susan Hawksworth, Smoky Hill Museum Director, read the proclamation and announced upcoming
events.
(4.3) Resolution No. 08-6548 expressing gratitude and appreciation to David A. Schoenig for his
employment with the City of Salina from August 1, 1988 to September 17, 2008.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6548. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 8, 2008.
(6.2) Authorize the purchase of a shelter house for the Magnolia Soccer Complex (Project No.
08-2682) from Athco in the amount of $24;920.:
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of water distribution system modeling software and annual
maintenance from Bentley Systems, Inc. in the amount of $15,596.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding
the payment for developing the software.
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Bob Ash, Parks Superintendent, responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding
the use of the shelter house.
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Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
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agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #Z08-8, fled by the Planning Commission, requesting an amendment to
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Section 42-523 of the Salina Code to increase the allowable sign area of the I-1 (Industrial Park)
District.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10467.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
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Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, topass Ordinance
No. 08-10467 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10466 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Division 3,
Sections 8-185, 8-186, 8-187, and 8-188 of the Salina Code pertaining to skilled trade licenses and
examinations.
Mayor Vanier reported that Ordinance No. 08-10466 was passed on first reading on
September 8, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
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Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10466 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. 08-10459 amending Chapter 41, Sections 41-21, 41-22, and
41-93 of the Salina Code pertaining to applications for water service, security deposits, and
disconnection procedures.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the interactive voice system
and proposed amendments.
08-7647 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
08-10459 on frst reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0)., Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 08-6557 setting forth the advisability and authorizing improvements in the
Bergkamp Subdivision.
Daniel Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, feasibility report, and project funding.
08-764 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6557. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
08-764S 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
adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene in this room at 4:40 p.m. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:25 p.m. and reconvened at 4:40
p.m. No action was taken.
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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 4:40 p.m.
Jo K. Vanier II, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, City erk
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