12-16-2002 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 16, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a report on the Regional
Hazardous Material Response Program and State Action Impact Finance Briefing. 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 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
Commissioner Don Heath
CITIZEN FORUM
(3.1) Debbie Ruud with Sunflower Bank, explained that the house that was located at 903 N.
10th was demolished by the city and has an assessment on the property in result of the demolition.
Sunflower Bank would like to donate the property to Habitat for Humanity and asked the Commission
to waive the assessment for the demolition of the house.
A discussion followed between City Manager Dennis Kissinger, City Attorney Greg
Bengtson, Mayor Seaton, Commissioner Divine, and Ms. Ruud regarding the request. No action
taken.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Presentation of plaques of appreciation to outgoing Employee Council members.
Sean Morton, with the Police Department, was presented his plaque by Mayor Seaton.
Mayor Seaton thanked Mr. Morton, Ron Dankenbring, Ron Michaelsen, and Mike
Middleton for their service on the Employee Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 2, 2002.
(6.2) Approve the 2003 Vehicles and Equipment Plan and authorize staff to seek bids.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 02-5891 setting the date of public hearing to consider whether certain
structures shall be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained that the property located at 129 S. 12th
Street was originally included on the dangerous structures list and was removed due to the property
owners compliance agreement with the city. Mr. Morgan continued to explain that the owners have
made no progress in the improvements, are in breach of the agreement, and have been referred to
Municipal Court for prosecution.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Shadwick, City Manager Dennis Kissinger
and Mr. Morgan regarding the dangerous structures process.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Resolution
No. 02-5891. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 02-5893 authorizing the City of Salina to consent to a sublease under a
certain lease between the City of Salina, Kansas, as Lessor, and LTC Properties, Inc., successor to
Sterling Group, L.L.C., as Lessee, whereby said Lessee proposes to sublease its leasehold interest to
Alterrra Health Corporation, a Delaware corporation, duly authorized to do business in the State of
Kansas.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained that in 1995 the City issued assisted living
revenue bonds for the development of what was known as "Sterling House" located at 1200 E. Kirwin
Avenue and the City took record title to the facility. Mr. Bengtson continued to explain that due to
a series of assignments and mergers, the Tenant leasehold interest is now held by Kansas — LTC
Corporation which currently subleases the facility to Alterra Healthcare Corporation. Kansas — LTC
Corporation requested the City's consent to a Master Lease Agreement as a substitute for the four
separate subleases currently in effect between Kansas — LTC Corporation and Alterra Healthcare
Corporation.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Divine and Mr. Bengtson regarding the
Master Lease Agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5893. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 02-5894 authorizing an agreement amendment with Saline County for
building inspection services.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained the agreement and proposed revisions.
Mr. Morgan also responded to Commission inquiry regarding fees, employee staffing, and Saline
County attendance of the Development Review Team meetings.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 02-5894. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 02-5895 authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Wilson &
Company for consulting services for certain public art related activities involving the Water Treatment
Plant Improvement Project, Phase II (Project No. 00-1244).
Don Hoff, Utilities Director, explained the project and the agreement. Mr. Hoff then
responded to Mayor Seaton's question regarding public art services.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5895. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Award of contract for the Concrete Driveway Improvements, Project No. 02-1380.
Don Hoff, Utilities Director, explained the project and bids received on December 10,
2002.
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Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to award the
contact for the Concrete Driveway Improvements, Project No. 02-1380 to Wilbur Construction
Company in the amount of $42,830. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award of contract for the City Vehicle Wash Facility, Project No. 02-1369.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the project and
that the new facility site would be located east of the current City fueling facility at the east corner of
Elm Street and North Third Street. Mr. O'Leary continued to explain that in an effort to minimize
cost, much of the work is being done in-house, but three construction/material needs are being
outsourced to local contractors and material providers. Mr. O'Leary then responded to Mayor
Seaton's inquiry regarding the City's sole source policy.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contracts
for the City Vehicle Wash Facility, Project No. 02-1369 to APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Division,
McPherson Concrete Products and Westar Energy in the total amount of $39,446.71. Aye: (4). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, commented on adult oriented business regulations.
(9.2) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10121 authorizing an extension agreement with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for up to a three month extension of its existing franchise.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the proposed ordinance and the agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to pass
Ordinance No. 02-10121 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(9.3) Commissioner Divine congratulated Kansas State defensive back Terence Newman, a
Salina native, for being named to the Associated Press first team and winning the Jim Thorpe Award
as the nation's top defensive back. Commissioner Divine also noted that a proclamation may be
brought to the Commission in his honor.
(8.7) Request for Executive Session (personnel).
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to recess into
Executive Session for ten minutes to discuss a matter involving non -elected city personnel for the
reason that public discussion would violate the privacy rights of the personnel involved; and
reconvene at 5:02 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into Executive Session at 4:52 p.m. and reconvened at
5:02 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
istin M. Seaton,Mayor