07-22-2002 MinutesCommission
Action #
02-3354
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 22, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Budget Study Session. 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 15, 2002.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10090 amending the Salina Code, Chapter 8, Sections 8-
385, 8-386, and 8-387 pertaining to noncommercial opinion signs and political campaign signs.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the proposed changes and responded to
Commissioner Divine's question regarding an option to eliminate political signs.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, commented on the duration of time limits on political
campaign signs. He also responded to Commissioner Jilka's inquiry, stating that the review of the
code was prompted by a report from the City of Lawrence's City Attorney.
02-3355 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10090 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
Action #
02-3356
02-3357
02-3358
02-3359
02-33601
02-3361
(8.2) Resolution No. 02-5853 authorizing the offering for sale of Water and Sewage System
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002-A, and approving the Preliminary Official Statement.
(8.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10091 authorizing the issuance and delivery of
Water and Sewage System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series, 2002-A.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the resolution, the
annual cash flow savings, and the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 02-5853. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10091 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10092 approving the issuance of General Obligation
Bonds by the Salina Airport Authority in an amount not to exceed $2,635,000 for the purpose of
financing the cost of certain capital improvements located at the Salina Airport.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that the Salina Airport Authority may issue
general obligation bonds with the consent of the City Commission. He also summarized the capital
improvements planned.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10092 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Approval of the notice of hearing for the consideration of the 2003 budget and setting
August 12, 2002 as the date for the public hearing.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the notice and that once
the notice is published, the budget and property taxes may be reduced, but not increased.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the notice
setting the public hearing for August 12, 2002 with an estimated mill levy of 24.218 mills. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Authorize the purchase of a telephone system for the Fire Department.
Fire Chief Darrell Eastin explained the original request of interfacing with the city's
current NEC system. He also explained the advantages of an independent stand-alone system, what
the purchase would include, and cost savings. Chief Eastin responded to Mayor Seaton's and
Commissioner Divine's questions regarding system features and the advantages and disadvantages
of interfacing.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to authorize the
purchase of the NEC Electra Elite 48 Digital Key Telephone System and NEC Elite Voice Mail
System from Birch Telecom in the amount of $11,933.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award of contract for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Vehicle Storage
Buildings, Project No. 02-1350.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the project and reported on bids received.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to award the contract
for the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Vehicle Storage Building, Project No. 02-1350,
to Lancaster Construction in the amount of $54,000.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Award of contract for 2002 Street Improvements, Moundview Extension and Green
Lantern Addition, Project No. 02-1363.
Brad Johnson, Civil Engineer, explained the project and reported on bids received.
Commission
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02-3
02-33631
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, and Mr. Johnson
responded to Mayor Seaton's question regarding cost sharing.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract
for the 2002 Street Improvements, Moundview Extension (Faith Drive to Crawford Avenue) and
Green Lantern Addition (Russell Avenue cul-de-sac), Project No. 02-1363, to APAC-Kansas, Inc.,
Shears Division in the amount of $69,076.70. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.8) Award of contract for the 2002 Concrete Rehabilitation, Project No. 02-1365.
Brad Johnson, Civil Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and the cost savings.
A discussion followed with Commissioner Heath, Mr. Johnson, Shawn O'Leary, Director
of Engineering and General Services, and Dennis Kissinger, City Manager regarding future projects
and project funding.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract
for the 2002 Concrete Rehabilitation, Project No. 02-1365, to Pavers, Inc. in the amount of
$217,408.15. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
02-3364 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
*tin M. S aton, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk