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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 20, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Friends of the River. 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 M. Luci Larson, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Aaron Peck
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Norman Jennings
CITIZEN FORUM
James O'Shea, 2314 Hillside Drive, commented about any more thought being put into
legalizing fireworks for next year.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 13, 2009.
(6.2) Resolution No. 09-6645 authorizing a farm lease agreement for the North Marymount
Tracts 1-3 with Alvin Farris in the amount of $3,680 per year for three years.
(6.3) Approve the sale of Unit #429 (a 1996 pumper/rescue truck) to Ottawa County Fire District
#4 in the amount of $15,000.
(6.4) Approve the purchase of rescue tools from Air & Fire Systems in the amount of $26,996.
(6.5) Acceptance of public utility and drainage easements dedications in Block 1 of the Replat of
the Country Oak Estates Subdivision.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10507 providing an amendment to increase the
maximum allowable lot coverage from 40% to 45% in the Georgetown Villas Addition.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10507 was passed on first reading on July
13, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to pass Ordinance No.
09-10507 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (4) Angell, Arpke, Peck, Larson. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
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(8.2) , Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10508 amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Section 2-162
of the Salina Code pertaining to membership, appointment, and terms of the Salina Arts and
Humanities Commission.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10508 was passed on first reading on July
13, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to pass Ordinance No.
09-10508 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (4) Angell, Arpke, Peck, Larson. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.3) Approve the purchase of an aerial platform truck.
Larry Mullikin, Fire Chief, explained bids received department recommendations, and
equipment.
• Chief Mullikin responded to Mayor Larson's questions regarding the water flow of the
Rosenbauer Aerial Platform Truck, the life expectancy of the new truck and about discounts available
and disposal of old unit.
Chief Mullikin also responded to Commissioner Peck's questions regarding the number of
times the current unit is used annually, and the opinion of staff on the qualifications of the Pierce and
Rosenbauer units.
Jason Gage, City Manager commented on the minimum specifications listed in the bid
packets and the core specifications are the items to look at.
Battalion Chief Scott Abker responded to Commissioner Arpke's question regarding
repairs to the truck and spare parts available.
Commissioner Angell commented to Chief Mullikin about his trade-in ideas.
Mayor Larson commented to Chief Mullikin and Apparatus Committee about hard work
put in and trusting the opinion of staff, also commented on the warranty.
Chief Mullikin responded to Commissioner Peck's question regarding the material the
Rosenbauer waterway is constructed from.
Chief Mullikin and Dave Turner, Engineer responded to Commissioner Angell's question
regarding safety concerns. Mr. Turner then commented on his letter of recommendations.
units.
Commissioner Peck commented on the difference in price on the Pierce and Rosenbauer
Mr. Gage asked Mr. Turner about ability to perform rescues with either the Pierce or
Rosenbauer units.
Roger Brown with Conrad Fire, Pierce Dealer thanked the City of Salina for allowing him
to bid. He noted a few key points of the specifications, and noted financial stability of company.
Chief Mullikin responded to Commissioner Peck's and Mr. Gage's questions regarding the
percentage of specifications meta
process.
Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Peck's_comment regarding fairness of the bid
Chief Mullikin then commented on the Smeal Apparatus and Mr. Brown commented on
the warranty and winter stability of the unit.
Mr. Turner responded to Mayor Larson's question regarding the location of the Rosenbauer
manufacturer. Mr. Turner noted a correction regarding Mr. Brown's statement regarding the warranty.
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Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to purchase an
Rosenbauer aerial platform truck. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Approve the Responsibility for Temporary Traffic Crossover Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for South Ninth Street Improvement Project with Saline County.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project scope and agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to approve the
Responsibility for Temporary Traffic Crossover Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for South Ninth
Street Improvement Project with Saline County. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
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