11-18-2002 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 18, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for Health Insurance staff reports. 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of November 17 — 23, 2002 as "American Education Week" in the City of
Salina. Chelsea Smith and Shawna Wilcome, students from Cottonwood Elementary, read the
proclamation. Tonya Henning, President of NEA Salina, noted upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of November 4, 2002.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 02-10108 levying 2003 service fees for Business
Improvement District No. 1 and repealing Ordinance No. 01-10062.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 02-10108 was passed on first reading on
November 4, 2002 and since that time no comments have been received.
02-3485 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Ordinance No. 02-10108 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Heath, Jilka,
Shadwick, Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 02-10112 providing for a change in zoning district
classification from R-1 (Single -Family Residential) to R-2 (Multi -Family Residential) on property
legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 5; Lots 1, 2, 19 and 20, Block 4; Lots 1, 2, 19 and 20, Block
3; and Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 2, Eastview Estates Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 02-10112 was passed on first reading on
November 4, 2002 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 02-10112 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Heath, Jilka, Shadwick,
Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10113 vacating the utility easement located on the
northwest property line of Lot 11, Block 4, Golden Eagle Estates No. 2.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained that the City
Commission held a public hearing on November 4, 2002 regarding Petition No. 4235, filed by Tim
Howinson on behalf of Bruce and Lenore Laffitte. Mr. O'Leary also explained that the proposed
ordinance was silent on the issue regarding existence of an electric distribution line on the easement
and the owner and Westar negotiated a private easement to replace the public easement, until the
property north of this site is zoned, platted and annexed into the city limits. He noted the private
easement disallows any other utilities from installing new systems in the intervening period while
providing protection to Westar for their existing system.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10113 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Certification of final cost for the North Ohio Street Utility Improvements, Project No. 01-
1264 and set December 2, 2002 as date of public hearing on the proposed assessments.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, summarized the project,
project costs, and the assessment process. Mr. O'Leary also responded to Commissioner Jilka's
inquiry regarding annexation.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to approve the
certification of final cost, set Monday, December 2, 2002 as the date of public hearing on the proposed
assessments and instruct the City Clerk to publish a notice of the public hearing and to mail a notice
of the public hearing to each property owner in the improvement district. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.5) Request from Salina Cares Health Clinic for a special project support grant for 2003 and
2004 for temporary assistance in clinic facility costs.
Commissioner Jilka excused himself due to conflict of interest.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the request and that the temporary clinic space
at the Penn Campus is scheduled to expire on or about December 31, 2002. He continued to explained
that through cooperative efforts of city staff and staff of Salina Regional Health Center, the former
REMA Bakeware Building on East North Street was identified as a potential clinic location and is
currently owned by Salina Regional Health Center.
Mr. Kissinger commented that the Salina Cares Health Clinic provides an important
service to the community and local government participation in working on a long-term resolution
would be reasonable and appropriate. He then responded to Mayor Seaton's inquiry regarding
funding.
Commissioner Divine commented on the valuable service provided by Salina Cares
Health Clinic.
Dr. Mark Bell, Board President of Salina Cares Health Clinic, commented on the services
provided and need for support. Dr. Bell also responded to Commissioner Divine's questions regarding
relocation.
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Commissioner Heath commented on community benefits provided by the services of
Salina Cares Health Clinic.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve grant
funding to Salina Cares Health Clinic not to exceed $22,000, with two-thirds of the funding available
in 2003 and one-third in 2004 to assist with costs incurred lease and usage of the former REMA
building for clinic purposes through June 30, 2004 and direct staff to allocate the required funding
from available contingency and agency contract/grant accounts in the city budget; furthermore
authorize and direct staff to cooperate with Salina Cares Health Clinic, Saline County and other
community agencies and groups to develop a long-term location plan for the clinic. Aye: (4). Nay:
(0). Abstain: (1) Jilka. Motion carried.
Commissioner Jilka rejoined the Commission.
(8.5) Request for Executive Session (personnel).
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to recess into
executive session for 15 minutes to discuss a matter pertaining to non -elected city personnel for the
reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the privacy rights of the non -elected city
personnel involved; and reconvene at 4:37 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into Executive Session at 4:22 p.m. and reconvened at
4:37 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the City
Commissioner reconvene into the current Executive Session for an additional ten minutes. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission returned to the current Executive Session at 4:37 p.m. and
reconvened at 4:47 p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
02-3492 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
Istin M. Seat , Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Lieu Arm Nicola, City Clerk