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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 6, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens Open Forum. 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 day of October 15, 2008 as "Disability Mentoring Day" in the city of Salina. Sharon
Luka 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 September 29, 2008.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Award of contract for the West Diamond Drive Improvements, Phase I, Project No. 06-
1593.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and project funding. Mr.
Stack responded to Commissioner Peck's question by confirming the unit cost of concrete.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, responded to Commissioner Larson's question
regarding the benefit district.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to award the contract
for the West Diamond Drive Improvements, Phase I, Project No. 06-1593 to Smoky Hill, LLC in the
amount of $620,422.75. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Resolution No. 08-6559 suspending administrative enforcement of certain requirements
under Chapter 8 of the Salina Code relating to licensure of certain specialty contractors.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, explained the current licensing
requirements, and the resolution. Mr. Hobbie then responded to Commissioner Larson's question
regarding the type of trades that were covered by the specialty contractor's license.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, commented on the specialty contractor licenses
and tradesman registration. Mr. Schrage also noted the anticipated action from the Building Advisory
Board of not requiring subcontractors to obtain a specialty contractor license.
Jason Gage, City Manager, expressed the importance of communicating this action to the
public.
Mr. Schrage also responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding the timeframe of
the suspension and Commissioner Larson's question on how often the Building Advisory Board met.
Don Marrs, 2035 E. Iron Avenue, expressed his support of the resolution and the
enforcement of the code. Mr. Marrs then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding
how many members were on the Building Advisory Board.
Commissioner Jilka noted that he had received a call from one of the members of the
Building Advisory Board urging contractors to become more active and attend the meetings.
Commissioner Jilka also commented that the City Commission relies on the recommendations that are
given to them by the citizen boards when making their decisions.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6559. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Request for executive session (legal).
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 4:22 p.m. and reconvened at 5:03
p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Jk4K.Vanier II, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ClayClerk
by Commissioner Peck, that the Regular
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
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