11-16-2009 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 16, 2009
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Longevity Policy discussion. 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of November 9, 2009.
(6.2) Resolution No. 09-6679 appointing members to the Community Art and Design
Committee, Disciplinary Advisory Board, and the Tree Advisory Board.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 09-10523 amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1 of the
Salina Code by adding Section 8-12.5.1 amending Section 1008-1.4 of the International Building Code
to provide a new exception for door landings for small storage rooms.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained the request, proposed amendment and the
Building Advisory Board's recommendation. Mr. Roberts also responded to Mayor Larson's question
regarding the difference between Type A and B units and Commissioner Jennings' questions on the
reduction to seven inches instead of the eight inches as requested by the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 09-10523 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Award of contract for the Water Treatment Plant Carbon Dioxide Storage System, Project
No. 09-2782.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, bids received, and funding.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to award of contract for
the Water Treatment Plant Carbon Dioxide Storage System, Project No. 09-2782 to Frank
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $261,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 09-6677 authorizing an agreement for life insurance services with Lincoln
Financial Group.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the benefit, quotes received, and
funding. Ms. Fischer also responded to Commissioner Arpke regarding whether this was a multi-year
contract. Ms. Fischer confirmed that it was.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
09-6677. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 09-6678 authorizing an agreement to administer the Section 125 Flexible
Spending Account with ASI.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the current services provided
with Aflac, participation rate, and tax savings from employee participation. Ms. Fischer responded to
Commissioner Angell's question regarding the cost per employee. She also clarified that the
administration with the ASI proposal was simpler.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution
No. 09-6678. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
eeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ' Clerk
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