08-13-2001 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 13, 2001
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss the Agency Contracts
Review — Public Transportation and Cable Television Rate Issue. 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 Larry L. Mathews
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
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CITIZEN FORUM
Ron Keathley, 1324 Beverly Drive, expressed his concerns regarding the high speed
of traffic going down Beverly Drive.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that this location is on the Police Department's
hot list and staff have made contact with motorist in the area requesting their cooperation.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing and Commission action pertaining to the adoption and related
implementation matters for the 2002 City of Salina budget.
(5.1a) Resolution No. 01-5738 adopting the 2002 budget.
(5.1b) Resolution No. 01-5739 providing for an appropriation, by fund, of the budget of
the City of Salina for the year beginning January 1, 2002.
(5.1c) Resolution No. 01-5740 authorizing an increase of 3% effective January 1, 2002,
in each grade and step of the City's Position Classification and Salary Schedule.
The public hearing was opened.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the resolutions.
Commissioner Jilka questioned the separate line items for EMT and Fire Suppression.
Mr. Kissinger explained the differences.
Commissioner Jilka questioned if there was a set number of employees for each division.
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Mr. Kissinger clarified that there were.
Commissioner Divine asked if City Staff would provide a summary of the budget.
Mr. Kissinger explained the budget breakdown.
There being no further comments, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-5738 adopting the 2002 budget. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to adopt Resolution
No. 01-5739 providing for the appropriation, by fund, of the budget of the City of Salina for the year
beginning January 1, 2002. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-5740 authorizing an increase of 3% effective January 1, 2002, in each grade and
step of the City's Position Classification and Salary Schedule. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Public hearing on Resolution No. 01-5737 consenting to the levy of 2.424 mills on each
dollar of assessed tangible valuation of the property within the City of Salina for the year 2001 for use
by the Salina Airport Authority in 2002 for the purpose of making capital improvements and General
Obligation Bond debt service at the Salina Municipal Airport and Salina Airport Industrial Center.
The public hearing was opened.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the annual resolution and the Airport
Authority's independent authority. He noted this is a slight reduction from last year's mill levy.
There being no further comments, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-5737 consenting to the levy of 2.424 mills on each dollar of assessed tangible
valuation of the property within the City of Salina for the year 2001 for use by the Salina Airport
Authority in 2002 for the purpose of making capital improvements and General Obligation Bond debt
service at the Salina Municipal Airport and Salina Airport Industrial Center. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 6, 2001.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Discussion of possible 2001 HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation grant application.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the grant
program and funding.
Commissioner Shadwick questioned the process of providing funding.
Judy Brengman, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, explained the process and some
of the qualifications.
Mayor Seaton questioned if these were loans.
Ms. Brengman explained that they are "soft loans" and the requirements.
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Mayor Seaton questioned if the program would be a reasonable investment of City Staff
time and paperwork.
Ms. Brengam felt that the program would be a good investment.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the history of the program in Salina.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to direct City Staff
to prepare an application and set a public hearing date for August 20, 2001. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 01-10050 levying special assessments against certain lots
and pieces of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisance.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 01-10050 was passed on first reading on
August 6, 2001 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt
Ordinance No. 01-10050 on second reading levying special assessments against certain lots and pieces
of property to pay the cost of abatement of nuisances. A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka,
Mathews, Shadwick, Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 01-10052 requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R-3 (Multi -Family Residential) to C-4 (Central Business District) on the property
legally described as Lot 130 on Third Street in the Original Town of Salina.
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 01-10052 was passed on first reading on
August 6, 2001 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 01-10052 on second reading requesting a change in zoning district classification from R-3 to C-4
on the property legally described as Lot 130 on Third Street in the Original Town of Salina (aka 140
S. Third). A roll call was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Mathews, Shadwick, Seaton. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 01-10051 amending Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-36.2
and 8-36.3 of the Salina Code.
be absorbed.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained the local amendments.
Commissioner Mathews questioned that the fee was set at 80% so no reductions would
Mr. Morgan clarified that was the intention.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance
No. 01-10051 on first reading, amending Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-36.2 and 8-36.3 of the
Salina Code. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Approval of Change Order No. 1 on the 2001 Street Latex Modified Slurry Seal, Project
No. 01-1275.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the change
order.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to approve Change
Order No. 1 on the 2001 Street Latex Modified Slurry Seal, Project No. 01-1275, in the amount of
$22,067.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Approval of Change Order No. 1 on the 2001 Street Joint and Crack Sealing, Project No.
01-1276.
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Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the change
Mayor Seaton questioned if this would be extending the bid unit price for the increased
amount of work.
Mr. O'Leary clarified that this was correct.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to approve
Change Order No. 1 on the 2001 Street Joint and Crack Sealing, Project No. 01-1276, in the amount
of $12,100.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Authorizing the purchase of the pumps/controls from Environmental & Process Systems,
Inc. for the future Stimmel Road and 5t'' Street project.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the project and the timeline of the project.
Commissioner Divine questioned if the project was underway.
Mr. Hoff explained that it was not and the bid letting would take place in October.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the reasoning for the purchase.
Commissioner Mathews questioned of having only one vendor.
Mr. Hoff explained that by not pre -purchasing, it would be become time consuming.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to authorize the
purchase of the pumps/controls from Environmental & Process Systems, Inc., in the amount of
$20,986.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
0l -2998 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk