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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 9, 2010
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the 2011 Budget. 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 Aaron G. Peck, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
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
(5.1) Proposed 2011 City of Salina budget.
(5.1a) Public hearing on the 2011 budget.
(5.1b) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10562 adopting the 2011 budget.
Mayor Peck opened the public hearing.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, summarized the proposal.
There being no further comments, the hearing was closed.
10-0234 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to pass
Ordinance No. 10-10562 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 2, 2010.
10-0235 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve
the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Resolution No. 10-6752 reconfirming support for the Regional Strategic Plan
including the Regional Incentives and qualified for designation of a non -metropolitan Kansas
Enterprise Zone.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Community Development, explained the proposed
resolution, Kansas Enterprise Zone Act, and the benefits and incentives of the act.
10-0236 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt
Resolution No. 10-6752. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
A discussion followed between City Manager Jason Gage, City Attorney Greg
Bengtson, Dennis Lauver and Aaron White, both with the Chamber of Commerce, regarding the
incentives. Mr. Gage asked if the Commission would reconsider the question and postpone the
item so staff could review further.
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10-0237 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to reconsider
the adoption of Resolution No. 10-6752. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
10-0238 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to postpone
Resolution No. 10-6752 until the August 16, 2010 meeting. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 10-10561 levying special assessments against certain
lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the certification
10-0239 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt
Ordinance No. 10-10561 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
10-0240 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to recess into
executive session for 45 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-
client privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege
and adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and for matters pertaining to non -elected
City personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the privacy rights
of the non -elected personnel involved and reconvene at 5:07 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
was taken.
The Commission recessed at 4:22 p.m. and reconvened at 6:11 p.m. No action
ADJOURNMENT
10-0241 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Angell, that the regular
meeting be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The eetinngg a ' rued at 6:11 p.m.
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A ron G. Peck, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
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