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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 27, 2008
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for an Energy Audit Report. 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 Penney
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
Moved by Commissionertarson;� seconded by Commissioner Peck, to add Item 8.4 to the
agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried: ' `
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 20, 2008.
(6.2) Resolution No. 08-656,0 authorizing an agreement with Mattison Farms, Inc. for services
related to the transportation and land application of municipal wastewater biosolids.
(6.3) Resolution No. 08-6563 authorizing a license agreement with Karen Pratt to allow the
installation of a private water service line within the public right -of --way ofNorth Thirteenth Street (to
serve the residence located at 140 N. Thirteenth Street).
(6.4) Resolution No. 08-6564 authorizing a license agreement with Salina Partners, LLC to
allow for installation and maintenance of landscaping in the center median of Key Avenue west of
South Ninth Street.
meeting.
Martha Tasker requested that Item 6.3 be postponed until the next City Commission
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08-7586 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Peck to postpone Item 6.3 until
November 3, 2008. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
08-7587 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve Items 6. 1,
N 6.2 and 6.4 of the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 08-10469 amending Chapter 8, Article III of the Salina
Code pertaining to building contractor and skilled trade contractor licensing.
Mayor Vanier reported that Ordinance No.08-10469 was passed on first reading on October
20, 2008 and since that time no comments have been received.
08-7588 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-10469 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Jilka, Larson, Peck, Perney, Vanier.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Authorize the Mayor to execute Interlocal Disposal Agreements.
Michael Fraser, Director of Public Works, explained the agreements and the affects the
additional waste accepted would have on the budget and life of the landfill. Mr. Fraser also responded
to Commissioner Jilka's questions regarding the proposed rates, and budget shortfalls.
Jason Gage, City Manager, commented on the discounted rates, and terms of the
agreements.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Peck, Mr. Gage, and Mr. Traser regarding
decreasing the life of the landfill:
Mr. Fraser commented on the life expectancy of the landfill and future rates.
08-758S Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to authorize the
Mayor to execute interlocal disposal agreements with McPherson, Ottawa, Lincoln, and Ellsworth
Counties and Slechta Enterprises. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 08-6565 authorizing a grant agreement with OCCK, Inc. for the city-wide
public transportation program.
Michael Fraser, Director of Public Works, explained the program, funding, and the grant
agreement. Mr. Fraser then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the number of
stops that have been eliminated.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka, Mr. Fraser, City Manager Jason Gage,
Director of Finance and Administration RodFranz; and Patrick Wallerius with OCCK, regarding the
future financial commitment from the City of-Salina, projected expenses and current fee structure.
Mr. Fraser, Mr. Gage, and Jared Johnson, legal counsel responded to Commissioner Perney
question regarding busing policies.
Debbie Atkinson, OCCK Busing Coordinator, responded to Commissioner Jilka's
regarding the number of employees that will be required to run the program.
08-759 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6565. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.4) Resolution No. 08-6566 setting forth the findings and determinations of advisability and
authorizing improvements in the Replat of Lambertz Addition.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, explained the project and improvements.
Commissioner Perney commented on the relation of this item with the license agreement
that was approved on the consent agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6566. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
JoK. Vanier II, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Ci Clerk
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