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08-16-2010 MinutesCommission Action # f1 Z ca 0 U 10-024 10-0243 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. Page 1 Commission Action # 1 L2 Z a w m oN C U 10-02451 10-024 10-024 10-024 10-0247 Ii 10-0248 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. Page 2 Commission Action # n 10-0250 1 10-0251 Fj 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 [SEAL] ATTEST: yttz� Lieu Ann.Elsey, CMC, City lerk Page 3