12-23-2002 MinutesCommission
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02-3528
02-3529
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 23, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
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
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Resolution No. 02-5888 expressing gratitude and appreciation to William F. Cejka for
his employment with the City of Salina from January 27, 1960 to December 31, 2002.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5888. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(4.2) Resolution No. 02-5889 expressing gratitude and appreciation to Virgil L. Smock for his
employment with the City of Salina from June 10, 1963 to December 31, 2002.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5889. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Seaton presented Mr. Smock is plaque of appreciation and thanked Mr. Smock
and Mr. Cejka for the years of service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 16, 2002.
(6.2) Resolution No. 02-5892 describing the corporate limits of the City of Salina, including
lands described in Ordinance No. 02-10111 and repealing Resolution No. 01-5790.
(6.3) Authorize staff to submit an application to the State of Kansas Fire Marshall for the Salina
Fire Department to participate in the State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Program as a
Chemical Assessment Team.
Commission
Action #
02-353
02-3531
— 02-3532
02-3533
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second 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.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 02-10121 was passed on first reading on
December 16, 2002 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Ordinance No. 02-10121 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Heath, Jilka,
Shadwick, Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10122 approving and authorizing the City of Salina to
enter into the First Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with various cities in
the State of Kansas in order to become a member of the Kansas Independent College Finance
Authority.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request made by
Kansas Wesleyan University for the City of Salina to participate in the Kansas Independent College
Finance Authority. Mr. Franz continued to explain that the Authority can issue bonds and other debt
obligations to make loans to independent colleges and universities located within the jurisdictions of
each of the member cities. Also that the bonds issued do not count towards the City's debt limit and
have no direct, indirect, or contingent liability for repayment, but the amount borrowed by the College
would count towards the city's "Bank Qualification" limit set by the IRS.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10122 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Consider requests for Section 888 (Special Alcohol) program funding for the 2003-2004
funding period.
Commissioner Jilka excused himself due to conflict of interests.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained that the City receives
a portion of the tax on liquor from the State of Kansas and one-third of the funds must be used for
programs and services of intervention in or treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Mr. Franz also
summarized the applications submitted from Central Kansas Foundation (CKF), St. Francis of Salina,
and Catholic Charities.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Shadwick, Commissioner Heath, Mayor
Seaton, City Manager Dennis Kissinger, and Mr. Franz regarding funding and community needs.
Les Sperling, Executive Director of Central Kansas Foundation, commented on
importance of funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Shadwick, Mr. Sperling, Mr. Kissinger,
and Mr. Franz regarding alcohol tax collection and disbursements, and program funding.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to allocate
$149,600 or 62.4% to Central Kansas Foundation, $70,400 or 29.3% to St. Francis, and $20,000 or
8.3% to Catholic Charities. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Jilka returned to the Commission.
Commission
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OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, updated the Commission on the implementation of the
Smoking Ordinance and commented that staff has received good feedback, questions, and cooperation
from the businesses.
ADJOURNMENT
02-3535 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
'stin M. Seaton,Mayor
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk