03-17-2003 MinutesCommission
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03-5897
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 17, 2003
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:
Vice -Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
Mayor Kristin M. Seaton
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of March 16 — 22, 2003 as "Mayor Ambassador Musicians Week" in the City
of Salina. Sister Pauline Kukula, Religion Teacher with Sacred Heart High School, read the
proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on Petition No. 4238, requesting the vacation of the drainage portion of
an existing drainage and utility easement of Lots 1 — 4, Block 3, Woodland Hills Estates Addition.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10131.
Vice -Mayor Jilka opened the public hearing.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the request and
the condition of dedicating an additional 20 -foot drainage easement on Lot 25, Block 3. Mr. O'Leary
also responded to Commissioner Divine's concerns of Lot 25, Block 3.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Ordinance No. 03-10131 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of March 3, 2003.
(6.2) Authorize purchase of replacement components to refurbish the bar screen at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant from Parkson Corporation in the amount of $34,763.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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03-5900
03-5901
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application No. Z02-11, filed by the Salina Planning Commission, requesting an
amendment to Section 42-59 of the Salina Code to clarify when and where semi -trailers and shipping
containers may be used for temporary storage.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10129.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request
and the proposed amendments. Mr. Andrew then clarified that the ordinance is being presented as
directed by the City Commission from the March 3, 2003 meeting.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners, City Manager Dennis Kissinger, and
Mr. Andrew regarding outdoor storage containers outside of a retail store in a C-3, C-5, or C-6 district,
the 30,000 square foot requirement, and the conditional use permit.
Tom Gleason, co -manager of Wal-Mart, 2900 S. 9th Street, questioned on the square
footage of the store and permanent outdoor storage use.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Ordinance No. 03-10129 on first reading.
Vice -Mayor Jilka commented on his opposition towards the amendments.
Vice -Mayor Jilka called the question of adopting Ordinance No. 03-10129 on first
reading. Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Jilka. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 03-5913 amending Articles 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, and 22 of the City of
Salina Personnel Manual.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained the amendments. Mr. Morgan then
responded to Vice -Mayor Jilka's inquiry regarding 56 hours work week.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
No. 03-5913. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 03-5916 authorizing an agreement for asbestos abatement services for the
Police Department Building with F&H Insulation, Inc. in the amount of $36,558.
Jason Gage, Assistant City Manager, explained the agreement, proposals received, and
funding of the project. Mr. Gage then responded to Vice -Mayor Jilka's question regarding local
vendors.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5916. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 03-5917 authorizing the Good Citizen Award Fund Designated
Memorandum between the City of Salina and the Greater Salina Community Foundation.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained that the City in 1975 entered into a Trust
Agreement under which delivered to the City a sum of $10,000 and established an irrevocable trust
that provides for the annual selection of a Good Citizenship Award. The award has not been granted
since 1996 and the fund has accumulated to $19,548.64. Mr. Bengtson continued to explain the
Memorandum.
Betsy Wearing, Director of the Greater Salina Community Foundation, commented on
the foundation's eagerness to work with the City and responded to Commissioner Divine's questions
regarding solicitation on nominations.
Commission
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03-5903
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Resolution
No. 03-5917. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Certifications of final costs for the 2001/2002 special assessments projects.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the projects,
city share of costs, and key future dates. Mr. O'Leary then responded to Commissioner Divine's
questions regarding cost recovery of the city share on the Marymount Road improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to accept the
certification of the 2001/2002 special assessment projects, and set Monday, April 7, 2003 as the date
of the public hearing on proposed assessments and instruct the City Clerk to publish a notice of the
public hearing and to mail a notice of the public hearing to each property owner in the improvement
district. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
03-5904 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 4:50 p.m.
'stin M. Se ton, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk