10-12-2009 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 12, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens Open Forum. 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 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
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 5, 2009.
(6.2) Authorize purchase of an electronic ticketing solution software/hardware system from
Cardinal Tracking, Inc. in the amount of $28,013.90.
Police Chief James Hill responded to Mayor Larson's questions regarding the product
support and training.
09-79911 Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent
II agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10518 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Division 3,
Section 8-191 of the Salina Code pertaining to exemptions from skilled trade contracting and trade
licensing.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10518 was passed on first reading on
October 5, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
09-799 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 09-10518 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck,
Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 09-10520 vacating a portion of the Broadway Boulevard
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and North Street right-of-way.
Mayor Larson reported that Ordinance No. 09-10520 was passed on first reading on
October 5, 2009 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Ordinance
No. 09-10520 on second reading. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck,
Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 09-6667 amending Section 1 of Resolution No. 09-6599 relating to the
hike/bike paths on South Ninth Street and Schilling Road.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the amendment to the
project description.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6667. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Authorize purchase of an internet access system for the Water Customer Accounting
Division.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the interactive voice
response system, online billing system, and funding for the purchase.
A discussion followed between Mayor Larson, Commissioner Jennings, Commissioner
Angell, City Manager Jason Gage and Mr. Franz regarding billing history, graphic views, annual cost,
maintenance fees, current IVR system, cost recovery and account consolidation.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to authorize the
purchase of the Click 2 -Gov online access system. Aye: (3). Nay: (2). Angell, Jennings. Motion
carried.
(8.5) Transient Guest Tax
(8.5a) Resolution No. 09-6664 approving the "Regional Cultural Grant Marketing
Program. "
(8.5b) Resolution No. 09-6665 approving the `Marketing Plan for Kenwood and
Oakdale Parks. "
(8.5c) Resolution No. 09-6666 authorizing a Hotel and Motel Transient Guest Tax
Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the use of the transient guest tax, Regional Cultural
Grant Marketing Program, Marketing Plan for Kenwood and Oakdale Parks, and the agreement.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, Mr. Gage, Sylvia Rice with the
Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner Angell regarding allocation of funds, application review
process, conflict of interest, organizations eligibility for non -profits and for profits, and defining
cultural arts.
Gary Dutton, 1405 Adam Travis Court, express concerns of the use of tax revenues for
cultural art improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6664. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6665. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6666. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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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 4:45 p.m.
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