04-19-2010 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 19, 2010
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session the Bicentennial Center Feasibility Report.
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
Phylll Klima, Salina Downtown Executive Director, thanked the City Commission on
behalf of the downtown district for the wayfinding signage.
Tim Rogers, Salina Airport Authority, introduced representative from Seaport Airlines.
Rob McKinney, Seaport Airlines, thanked the community for their support and noted the public open
house they will be hosting.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of April 18 — 24, 2010 as "National Volunteer Week" in the city of Salina. Lee
Weiner, Youth Member, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 12, 2010.
(6.2) Accept drainage easement dedication in Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 of the Grand Prairie Addition.
(6.3) Award bid for two servers and a storage area network to Eagle in the amount of $27,020.36 and
five standard server licenses and two SQL server licenses to CDW-G in the amount of $10,344.13 with the
stipulation that half of each amount is to be divided equally with Saline County, total cost of $18,682.25.
(6.4) Award bids for 50 PCs with Windows 7 Professional operating system to New Tech
Solutions in the amount of $29,650.
(6.5) Resolution No. 10-6729 authorizing an agreement with Hooper Sound Productions to
provide light and audio production services at the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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W - (8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 10-10541 annexing a 4.23 acre tract of land located at the
southwest corner of Magnolia Road and I-135, into the corporate limits.
Mayor Larson noted that Ordinance No. 10-10541 was passed on first reading on April 12,
2010 and since that time no comments have been received.
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10-0093 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10541 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck,
Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) General Obligation Bonds Series 2010-A and Temporary Notes Series 2010-1.
(8.2a) Receive report on bids received.
(8.2b) Second reading Ordinance No. 10-10540 authorizing the issuance and delivery
of GO Bonds Series 2010-A.
(8.2c) Resolution No. 10-6726 prescribing the form and details of and authorizing the
delivery of GO Bonds Series 2010-A.
(8.2d) Resolution No. 10-6727 authorizing and directing the sale and delivery of GO
Temporary Notes Series 2010-1.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, introduced Gina Reikoff with Gilmore
and Bell, and David Arteberry with George K. Baum. Mr. Franz explained the bids received, amended
issue amount on the bonds, projects that are financed, and the bond and note rating.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, Mr. Franz, Commissioner Angell,
and City Manager Jason Gage regarding the fire station improvements, Bicentennial Center
renovations, transient guest tax, and the Bicentennial Center feasibility study.
10-0094 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Ordinance No.
10-10540 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Angell, Arpke, Jennings, Peck,
Larson. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
10-0095 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
10-6726. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
10-0096 Moved by Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution No.
10-6727. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Consider a request from Kansas State University at Salina to assist with an Unmanned
Aerial Systems Training Center.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request, funding, and special sales tax funding.
Tim Rogers, Salina Airport Authority, summarized the program and community impact and
Josh Brungardt, K -State Program Director, commented the growing demand of the industry.
Mr. Gage responded to Commissioner Jennings' question regarding the special sales tax fund.
10-0097 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to authorize a grant
agreement with Kansas State University at Salina to assist with an Unmanned Aerial Systems Training
Center in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Revise award of a contractor -rejected bid from Phase II, Community Development Block
Grant -Recovery (CDBG-R) housing rehabilitation contracts.
Judy Irvin, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, explained the grant, and that the contractor
felt that they were unable to fulfill the requirement of the performance bond.
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Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the award
the contract for 1220 N. Third Street to the next low bidder, Ponton's Construction, and authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Larson at the end of her mayoral term.
Mayor Larson thanked for making her term as Mayor memorable. She commented on city
improvement projects, the aquatic facility, and that she had enjoyed working with the past and present
commissioners. Mayor Larson continued to thank the Chamber of Commerce for their work and
partnership with the City. Lastly, she expressed her gratitude to staff, family, and the citizens.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(10.1) Lieu -Ann Elsey, City Clerk, called the organizational meeting to order. There were
present:
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner Larson
Commissioner Aaron Peck
(10.2) Nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to nominate
Commissioner Peck as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(10.3) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to nominate
Commissioner Angell as Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(10.4) The City Clerk turned the gavel over to Mayor Peck.
(10.5) Mayor Peck presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" and gavel for Commissioner Larson for
her term as Mayor.
(10.6) Commented from Mayor Peck.
Mayor Peck thanked his family, friends, and Solomon Corporation for their support. He
spoke on future challenges such as the tax revenues, FEMA flood plain mapping, levee recertification,
and erosion control and the great things to look forward to as the South Ninth Street improvements,
streetscape project, and the opening of Kenwood Cove. Mayor Peck commented that the Commission
will continue to work through the challenges and have continued success.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Angell, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: ). Motion carried. The
meeting 'adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
on Peck, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ity Clerk
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