03-03-2003 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 3, 2003
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Hospital -Medical Zoning update,
Recycling Survey update, and a Yard Waste Days report. 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 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
None.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The month of March 2003 as "American Red Cross Month" in the City of Salina. Ann
Knowles, American Red Cross Board of Directors Chairperson, read the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Continuation of the hearing on licensing and potential closure issues for the Patio Mobile
Home Park, for non-compliance with requirements of the City Code.
Mayor Seaton reopened the public hearing.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained that City Staff have received a
preliminary report from Earles Engineering and Inspection regarding the analysis of the water system.
He continued to explain that the report showed deficiencies in the water system, but did not address
the sewer and drainage system. Staff have not received a plan for compliance improvement or a
timetable for the improvements.
Pete Earles, Earles Engineering and Inspection, commented on the preliminary report and
requested an extension to allow him to work with City Staff on testing the flow of water. Mr. Earles
then responded to Mayor Seaton's inquiry regarding a time frame as to when this could be completed.
Mr. Earles also clarified for Mr. Kissinger on services contracted by Patio Mobile Home Park.
Mr. Morgan responded to Mayor Seaton's questions regarding health issues and
recommending a 30 -day extension.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Divine, Mr. Kissinger, and Don Hoff,
Utilities Director on the quality of water.
Mildred Pace, owner, commented on the sewer and water line running under the
LaHacienda Restaurant.
Commission
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03-5892 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to continue the
hearing until April 7 to allow the owner and engineering firm to present plans and timetable of
compliance of the water, sewer and drainage system for Patio Mobile Home Park. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 24, 2003.
03-5893 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10128 providing for the amendment of Chapter 8,
Sections 8-67, 8-113, and 8-187 of the Salina Code including local amendments to the National
Electric Code, Electrical Contractor Licensing and the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 03-10128 was passed on first reading on
February 24, 2003 and since that time no comments have been received.
03-5894 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt Ordinance
No. 03-10128 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Heath, Jilka, Shadwick,
Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Consideration of acquisition of land as park and recreation property for development of
a future soccer complex.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained the project, the development, proposed
site, funding, and timetable of the project.
A discussion followed between Mayor Seaton, Commissioner Heath, and City Manager
Dennis Kissinger regarding funding.
03-5895 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5915 expressing the intent of the Governing Body of the City of Salina to purchase
real estate for the development of a soccer complex. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Request for Executive Session (legal).
Mayor Seaton noted that the Executive Session has been canceled.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Mayor Seaton noted that there would not be a City Commission meeting on March 10,
2003 and the next meeting would be March 17, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
03-5896 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka, V ce-Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk