08-16-2010 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 16, 2010
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 Aaron G. Peck, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Samantha Angell
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Shandi Wicks, Deputy 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 August 9, 2010.
(6.2) Award of contract for the Wiring Replacement and Pedestal Installation Project to DRCL
Electric, Inc. in the amount of $90,555.
(6.3) Award of contract for the South Ninth Street Phase IV Median Hardscaping Project to
Bryant & Bryant Construction in the amount of $244,455.90.
A correction was noted on the minutes to show Commissioner Arpke absent.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the
consent agenda as amended. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Postpone consideration of Application # P10 -1/1A (Stone Lake Addition plat) and second
readings of Ordinance Nos. 10-10547 and 10-10548 annexing and rezoning the Stone Lake Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to postpone
Application 010-1/1A, Ordinance No. 10-10547 and Ordinance No. 10-10548 until September 13,
2010. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) 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.
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Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, requested the item be postponed until August 23, 2010.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to postpone
Resolution No. 10-6752 to August 23. 2010. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 10- 105 61 levying special assessments against certain lots
and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances.
Mayor Peck noted that this Ordinance was passed on first reading on August 9, 2010 and
since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10561 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings,
Larson, Peck. Aye 5 Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Adoption of the 2011 Budget.
(8.2a) Second reading Ordinance No. 10-10562 adopting the budget.
(8.2b) Resolution No. 10-6758 establishing fees for city services.
(8.2c) Resolution No. 10-6759 providing for the appropriation of the budget.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance & Administration, gave an overview of the proposed
budget and the fee schedule changes.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10562 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Arpke, Jennings,
Larson, Peck Nay: (0) Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution
No. 10-6758. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to adopt Resolution
No. 10-6759. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010-B.
(8.3a) - Resolution No. 10-6760 authorizing improvements to the City Public Water
Supply System, ,and, providing for the payment of the costs.
(8.3b) Resolution No. 10-6761 authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2010-B.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance & Administration, explained the issuance.
Roger Edgar, George K. Baum, commented on the financing requirements by the State.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 10-6760. Aye: .(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Resolution
No. 10-6761. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Acceptance of the Smoky Hill River Master Plan.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the master plan and the funding options.
Jason Gage, City Manager, noted where the public could view the slide show, the project
timeline and community identity from the river project.
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Mr. Gage then responded to Commissioner Larson's question regarding the tax increase.
Commissioner Larson expressed the importance of community education of the project.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, Mayor Peck, and Ms. Tasker
regarding the preliminary phase of the project, chimney removal, and the efforts involved by City Staff
and the Friends of the River.
Dennis Lauver, Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, commented on the master plan and the
Chamber's board support of the project.
Andy Martin, Salina Area United Way, noted his involvement in MAC and commented
about the importance of the project to the community and the importance of the health and safety to
the community.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to accept the
Smoky Hill River Master Plan. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Authorizing to sign contract with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to perform at -grade
public road crossing improvements on Neal Avenue near Coronado School, Project No. 10-2818.
Dan Stack, City Engineer explained the improvements and agreement. Mr. Stack then
responded to Commissioner Larson's questions regarding the road and crossing maintenance.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to authorize to sign
the contract with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to perform at -grade public road crossing
improvements on Neal Avenue near Coronado School. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the regular
meeting be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Ain G. Peck, Mayor
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Lieu Ann.Elsey, CMC, City lerk
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