04-11-2011 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 11, 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 Norman Jennings
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
Commissioner John K. Vanier
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
Connie Johnson, 2535 Flor de Sol Drive, expressed her support of public art, need
for an improved plan, and to use local artist. She also expressed the need to have
the river project in the community's long range plan.
John Blanchard invited the Commission and the public to attend the North Salina
Development meeting the coming Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army.
Brad Stuewe, 10 Crestview, expressed the disappointment in the vote from the last
week's meeting. 1 -Ie continued to state that the vote was to turn down the funding
mechanism and not the project and expressed the importance of adopting the
master plan so alternative funding could be obtained. 1 le asked the Commission to
reconsider the motion of, the resolution adopting the Smoky I fill River Master Plan.
David Norlin invited the public to the upcoming Earth Day events.
Alan Jilka, 847 S. 9u' Street, emphasized the use of public and private partnerships
for project. He felt that the river project should be placed in the C.1.I".
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of April 10-16, 2011 as "The Week of the Young Child" in the city of
Salina. Sherron French, President with Salina Association for the Education of
Young Children, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The week of April 11-16, 2011 as "National Volunteer Week" in the city of Salina.
Ann Zimmerman, Advisory Council Member with The Volunteer Connection, read
the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIM13
(5.1) Public hearing on an appeal (filed by 'Terry Criss on behalf of BFR Metals) of the
conditions of approval applicable to Application #CU09-1 (filed by Gerald Squires
d.b.a. BFR Metals) requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
expansion of an auto salvage yard in an 1-2 (Light Industrial) district originally
approved on May 5, 2009.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained that the petitioner legal
representative was unable to attend the meeting and asked that the hearing be
postponed until May 9, 2011.
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11-1101 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner I.arson, to postpone the
hearing to May 9, 2011. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 4, 2011.
(6.2) Resolution No. 11-6815 approving a three year right-of-way mowing contract with
Ponton Construction.
(6.3) Award of bid for one salt spreader from Midwest 'Truck Equipment in the amount
of $11,310.
(6.4) Award a bid for the Landfill Pence Installation, Phase 2, Project No. 11-2874, to
Charles Ahlquist in the amount of $23,445.45.
(6.5) Award of contract for the Pump Station No. 16 Force Main Replacement, Project
No. 05-1552 to M&D of Hays, Inc. in the amount of $35,190.
(6.6) Resolution No. 11-6817 authorizing a license agreement with the 'Trustees of the 13111
S. Medina Revocable 'frust to allow the construction and installation of a sign frame
and sign attached to an existing awning structure on the north facade of the
building at 500-504 E. Iron Avenue.
11-1102 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 11-10598 levying special assessments against certain
lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the process and
amount to be levied.
11-1103 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to pass Ordinance
No. 11-10598 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) hirst reading Ordinance No. 11-10597 levying special assessments against certain
lots and pieces of property to pay the cost of the repair of sidewalks.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the process and
amount to be levied. Mr. Franz then responded to Commissioner Larson's question
regarding the payment plan.
11-1104 Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to pass Ordinance
No. 11-10597 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Water and Sewage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011.
(8.3a) Second reading Ordinance No. 11-10595 authorizing and providing for tlh
issuance of Water and Sewage Revenue Bonds, Series 2011.
(8.3b) Resolution No. 11-6816 prescribing the form and details of Water and
Sewage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2011.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the issuance, bids
received, and Moody's rating.
11-1105 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Ordinance
No. 11-10595 on second reading. A role call vote was taken. Ave: (5) Angell, Jennings,
Larson, Vanier, Peck. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
11-1106 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt Resolution
No. 11-6816. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.4) Request of executive session (personnel).
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to recess into
executive session for 10 minutes for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to non-
elected City personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the
privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved; and reconvene at 4:45 p.m.
Motion withdrawn by Commissioner Vanier.
O'rf i,iz BUSINF,SS
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to reconsider Item
8.3 from last week's meeting pertaining to the adoption of Resolution No. 11-6814. Ave:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jennings, City Manager Jason Gage,
Commissioner Larson, Commissioner Angell, and Commissioner Vanier regarding
placing the project in the C.I.P. under Identified and Unfunded or Projects for
Further Review, public and private funding, incorporation into the Strategic and
Comprehensive Plan.
City Attorney Greg Bengtson reminded the Commission of the motion that is
currently before them.
Mayor Peck felt that the project could be placed in the either C.I.P. categories
because there is currently no financial impact on the community. I le also expressed
his concerns of postponing the action.
Commissioner Jennings expressed his concerns of placing the project in the C.I.P.;
however, he was comfortable with the project concept.
Move by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to amend the
motion by amending Resolution No. 11-6814, Section 3 by placing the project in the C.1.1).
under Projects for Further Review. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Vanier. Motion carried.
Mayor Peck called the question to adopting Resolution No. 11-6814 as amended.
Aye: (5) Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to recess into
executive session for 10 minutes for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to non-
elected City personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the
privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved; and reconvene at 5:12 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
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I ,icu Ann Flsey, CMC, City crk
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�aron G. Peck, Mayor