06-22-2009 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 22, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the 2010 Budget (Transportation)
W and the Wayfinding and Interstate Landscaping project. The Regular Meeting of the Board of
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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 M. Luci Larson, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner Aaron Peck
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the adoption of the 2009-2013 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
(5.1 a) Resolution No. 09-6637 adopting the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
(5.1b) Resolution No. 09-6638 establishing policies and procedures for adoption and
amendments of the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
Mayor Larson opened the public hearing.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Community and Development, summarized the public hearing
requirements and noted the extension of the boundaries.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the program, amendments, and the
boundary extension. Mr. Andrew responded to Mayor Larson's regarding the eligibility of historic
landmarks and the time period of the program.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and Mr. Andrew regarding the
boundaries and properties included in the program.
Mr. Andrew then responded to Deputy City Manager Michael Schrage regarding census
tracts. He also responded to Commissioner Arpke's question on how property owners are notified
regarding the benefits of the program and Mayor Larson's question regarding the cost of the program.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings and City Attorney Greg Bengtson
regarding Saline County's concerns regarding property valuations.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
09-786 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6637. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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09-7863 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution
No. ,09-6638. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 15, 2009.
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(6.2) Resolution No. 09-6631 authorizing an agreement with U.S.D. #305 assigning four
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uniformed law enforcement officers to serve as School Resource Officers.
(6.3) Resolution No. 09-6639 authorizing an agreement with Travelers for the renewal of the
Comprehensive Property/Casualty Insurance.
09-78611 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None. .
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10504 vacating a portion of a street right-of-way on the
west side of Hageman Avenue.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10504 was passed on first reading on June
15, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
09-78611 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No.09-10504 on second reading. A roll call was taken. ,Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck,
Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 09-6640 authorizing submittal of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grant application.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the grant, project, and project funding. Ms.
Tasker responded to Mayor Larson's question regarding the location of the compressors and
Commissioner Jennings's question regarding the estimated cost of the compressors.
09-786�I Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to Resolution No. 09-
6640. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 09-6630 setting forth the advisability and authorizing water improvements
in the Scoular Addition.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, feasibility, and improvements.
09-78611 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt
Resolution No. 09-6630. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) 2009 Asphalt Mill and Inlay Project No. 09-2753.
(8.4a) Award of contract for the 2009 Asphalt Mill and Inlay Project No. 09-2753.
(8.4b) Approve Change Order No. 1 to extend the project.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, project funding, and the
Change Order. Mr. Stack then responded to Mayor Larson's question regarding the project timeline
and Commissioner Peck's question regarding the cost of asphalt.
09-786 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to award for the 2009
Asphalt Mill and Inlay Project No. 09-2753 to APAC-Kansas Inc. in the amount of $695,975.93. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. `
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Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve Change
Order No. 1 to APAC-Kansas Inc. in the amount of $199,024.07. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) General Obligation Bonds 2009-A.
(8.5a) Resolution No. 09-6641 authorizing the offering for public sale General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2009-A.
(8.5b) First reading Ordinance No. 09-10505 authorizing the issuance and delivery to
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009-A.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the issuance and projects
financed. Mr. Franz responded to Commissioner Jennings regarding the bonds for the aquatic center.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
09-6641. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
- Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to pass Ordinance No.
09-10505 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Discussion of any communications between the applicant and Governing Body members
outside the context of the regular meeting at which Application CU09-4 (Rendezvous Bar) was
considered.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, noted that the expression of concern was withdrawn and
asked in the Commission would like to be brief on their quasi-judicial role in appeals.
Commissioner Angell asked that the Commission be given notification once. appeal has
been filed, to make them aware of the quasi-judicial requirements.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to remove 8.6 from the
agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Request for executive session.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, move to recess into
executive session for 10 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 4:48 p.m. Motion
carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:38 p.m. and reconvened at 4:52
p.m. No action was taken.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, qty Clerk
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