12-15-2008 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 15, 2008
4:00 p.m.
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The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Special Assessment presentation.
W The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
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City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
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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
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS -PROCLAMATIONS -
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the minutes of December 8, 2008.
08-764011 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 08-10478 annexing City owned property located on the east
side of South Ohio Street between Magnolia and Schilling Roads.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request.
08-7641 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Penney, to pass Ordinance No.
08-10478 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
Approve purchase of a 1500 GPM/500 gallon fire engine.
Fire Chief Larry Mullikin explained the bids received and funding.
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A discussion followed between Commissioner Larson, Chief Mullikin, Battalion Chief
Scott Abker, and Commissioner Peck regarding the trade-in and maintenance of new fire truck.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the
purchase of a 1500 GPM/500 gallon fire engine from Murphy's Fire Equipment in the amount of
$269,742. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Granting two right-of-way easements to Westar for new and upgraded electrical
transmission lines crossing the flood control levee.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, location of the easements, and
compensation. Mr. Stack then responded to Mayor Vanier's question regarding inspection of the
work, levee recertification, and plan approval.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, noted that Elaine Priest with Westar was available by
telephone if the Commission had any questions.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to grant the right-of-
way easement to Westar for new and upgraded electrical transmission lines crossing the flood control
levee. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Authorize the submittal for a 2009-2013 five-year construction project list to the Kansas
Department of Transportation.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request and the plan. Mr. Stack also responded to
Commissioner Larson's questions regarding the submittal deadline and available funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Mr. Stack, and City Manager Jason
Gage concerning the Magnolia Road improvements and extending it to Holmes Road.
Mayor Vanier questioned whether the Magnolia Road project included the bridge
improvements. Mr. Stack confirmed that it was included.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to authorize the Mayor
to sign and the submittal of a 2009-2013 five year construction project list to the Kansas Department
of Transportation. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 08-6581 authorizing and providing for the construction of energy efficient
improvements to City facilities.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the project, resolution, and
repayment of the notes.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 08-6581. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution No. 08-6580 establishing fees for the Municipal Golf Course.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the current fee structure,
increase from last year, patrons cards sold, and fee recommendations.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka, Commissioner Larson and Mr. Snyder
regarding the membership of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and whether any golfers where
on the board.
Mr. Snyder then responded to Commissioner Peck's question regarding how the golf
course has cut expenses.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka.and Mr. Snyder regarding evaluating
fees and the energy improvements to be done at the clubhouse.
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Another discussion took place between Commissioner Perney, Mr. Snyder, City Manager
Jason Gage, and Mayor Vanier regarding the overall 4% increase.
Mr. Snyder responded to Commissioner Larson's question on the creation of a golfer's
board.
John Schwartzman, 2321 River Trail Court, suggested that the patron card be changed from
$900 to $700. Mr. Schwartzman gave the City Commission a presentation on the how the Municipal
Golf Course compared to other courses, and the effect of the increase fees. Mr. Schwartzman also
responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding how the City's fee structure compared to other
courses.
Larry Pligerman, no address given, commented that the golf course is a valuable asset for
the community.
Tom Huffman, 916 W. Cloud, commented on the decrease number of memberships from
last year.
Larry Warner, 119 S. Douglas, commented on the need to cut expenses and the energy
improvements.
Commissioner Jilka explained that the Commissioners were here to represent all the
citizens of Salina. He continued to state that he rejects the idea of a golfer's board and that they could
not get golfers to participate on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka to adopt Resolution No. 08-6580. Motion died due to lack
of second.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to postpone the item
until January 5, 2009 to allow staff to look at an increase of about 2.0 - 2.5%. Aye: (3). Nay: (2)
Jilka, Peck. Motion carried.
(8.6) Request for executive session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peck, 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 to
discuss confidential data relating to the financial affairs and trade secrets of a corporation for the
reason that public discussion of the information would competitively disadvantage the corporation;
and reconvene at 6:00 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:40 p.m. and reconvened at 6:00
p.m. No action was taken.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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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 6:00 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
John K. Vanier II, Mavor
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