03-21-2011 Minutes11-0074
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 21, 2011
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, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Samantha P. Angell
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
Commissioner John K. Vanier
Absent: Commissioner Norman Jennings
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of March 14, 2011.
(62) Approve the minutes of March 15, 2011.
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus upgrade kits and
support equipment in the amount of $32,976.
(6.4) Resolution No. 11-6810 authorizing staff to prepare and submit an application to
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Community Action for a
Renewed Environment (CARE) Level II Grant.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DE'vi"LOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINIS'T'RATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 11-10593 amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 1,
Section 8-12.5.4.1 of the Salina Code to provide a local amendment to the
International Building Code Section 903.2.7 pertaining to automatic fire sprinkler
systems.
Mayor Peck noted that Ordinance No. 11-10593 was passed on first reading on
March 14, 2011 and since that time no comments have been received.
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11-0075 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Ordinance
No. 11-10593 on second reading. A role call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Angell, Larson,
Vanier, Peck. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 11-10594 amending Ordinance No. 11-10588 and
LL. Chapter 14, Sections 14-57.6 and 14-57.8 of the Salina Code pertaining to the
discharge and the sale of consumer fireworks.
(8.2a) Declare an emergency exists for second reading on the same day.
(8.2b) Second reading Ordinance No. 11-10594.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the amendments
11-0076 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to pass Ordinance
No. 11-10594 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
11-0077 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to declare an
emergency exists for second reading on the same day. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
11-0078 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Ordinance
No. 11-10594 on second reading. A role call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Angell, Larson,
Vanier, Peck. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 11-6811 authorizing the offering for sale of Water and Sewage
System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011.
(8.3a) First reading Ordinance No. 11-10595 authorizing and providing for the
issuance of Water and Sewage Revenue Bonds, Series 2011.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, outlined the projects to be
funded and the issuance.
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Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution
No. 11-6811. Aye. (4). Nay. (0). Motion carried.
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11-0080 ! Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to pass Ordinance
No. 11-10595 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Re -award of personal computer bids for 2011.
Jack Rolfs, Director of Computer Technology, explained the previous bid award to
Envision Computers, specifications requirements, and the vendor's inability to
complete the requirements. Mr. Rolfs continued to explain the remedies clause I le
then responded to Commissioner I -arson's question regarding the PC configuration
requirements.
11-0081 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to rescind the bid
awarded to Envision Computer Solutions. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
11-0082 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to award the bid to j
JPK Micro Supply in the amount of $32,900. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
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11-0083 Moved by Commissioner Angell to reconsider the action that authorized the contract with
Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC for the South Ninth Street project.
Commissioner Larson questioned the reasoning behind the request. Commissioner
Angell commented that she has additional questions.
hhe motion was seconded by Commissioner Larson.
Commissioner Vanier asked staff if there were any new information that was not
included in the staff report the week prior. City Manager Jason Gage confirmed
that there was not.
Commissioner Angell questioned past art contracts that have been done.
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Mr. Gage noted the Municipal Court, North Ohio, North Ninth Street, and Animal
Shelter projects.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Angell and Mr. Gage regarding the
Commissions discretion on public art and funding.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the use of surplus
proceeds, arbitrage requirements, and applied payments to the principal bond
amounts.
Mr. Gage outlined the Community Art and Design policy
Jack Burbach, 917 Plaza Drive, expressed his opposition on spending funds on
public art.
John Blanchard, 2530 Edward, questioned on what has change for last week and the
placement of the art. Mayor Peck responded.
Brad Anderson commented on the establishment of the CAD policy and the
importance of public art in the community. Mr. Anderson the responded to
Commissioner Larson s question regard the CAD committee membership, public
attendance to those meetings and public input.
John Divine, 1748 Glen, thanked the Commission for the action last week and
expressed the importance that art has had on the community. Mr. Divine continued
to state that it is important to be different than other communities and to follow
through with the agreement.
Randall Graham, 2140 Edgehill, concurred with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Divine and
urged the Commission to honor contract. Mr. Graham continued to state that
public art is important to track new business; he is sensitive to others that question
the public art funding, but feels it is a good thing.
Mayor Peck called the question Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Vanier. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to postpone action
of the contract until March 28, 2011. Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Vanier. Motion carried.
All joURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Angell, 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 4:59 p.m.
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[SEAL] Aaron G. Peck, Mayor
A' TE" ST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, dty Clerk
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