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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 10, 2011
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on Mobile Home Parks. 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.
]'here were present:
Mayor Aaron G. Peck, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Samantha P. 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
CITIZEN FORUM
Gary Dutton, 1805 Adam Travis Court, commented on the national motto.
Dennis Lauver, 2968 Tasker Lane, introduced the Boy Scouts that were in the audience
from Troop #2.
Don Wittman, 317 E. Prescott, commented on the demolition of the I-Iawthorne School
building and the cost of refurbishing the building versus demolition..
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of January 10, 2011 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Day" in
the City of Salina. Aaron Davis, a senior at Salina Central High School, 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 January 3, 2011.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of January 5, 2011.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 11-6797 authorizing a renewal agreement of physician services as the
Fire Department's Medical Director,
Chief Larry Mullikin explained the agreement. Chief Mullikin then responded to
Mayor Peck's question regarding the increase; he clarified that this was the same
amount as last year and the rate was increases two years ago.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Resolution
No. 11-6797. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Award of contract for the Smoky Hill River Bank Stabilization Project No. 09-2754,
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Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and project funding.
A discussion followed between the City Commission, Mr. Stack, City Manager Jason
Gage, and City Attorney Greg Bengtson regarding the bids submitted, cost and scope
reduction, available funds and project bonding, rebidding the project, city's
responsibilities for the improvements, acquired real estate, and the flood control
system.
Mr. Bengtson clarified that due to the city acquiring the land for the city's flood control
system, that would require them to stabilize the bank due to the erosion.
Don Wittman, 317 E. Prescott, commented on the river flow, and felt that there was not
enough current within the river to cause more erosion.
Prank Norton, 2524 E. Magnolia, commented on the flood control system, property
ownership and responsibility, and the reconstruction of the channel to establish the
flood control system.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to give staff authority
to work with the low bidder to reduce the cost and bring the item back for City Commission
consideration. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Approval of a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan's "impact streets" typical
section and Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Wilson and Company for the bast
Magnolia Improvements, Project No. 10-2808.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, project, and agreement. Mr. Stack
then responded to Commissioner Angell's regarding the cost of Supplemental
Agreement No. 1
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve a deviation
from the Comprehensive Plan's "impact streets" typical section and Supplemental Agreement
No. 2 with Wilson and Company for the East Magnolia Improvements, Project No. 10-2808.
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Peck asked that each of the Boy Scouts present to introduce themselves and state
their rank.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to recess into executive
session for 20 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 reconvene at 5:20 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at
5:27 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
Aar G. Peck, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Cit�Tlerk
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