03-05-2001 MinutesCommission
Action #
01-2818
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 5, 2001
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss the five-year C.I.P. 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 Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Larry L. Mathews
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Barbara R. Weber, Acting City Clerk
None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS — PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of March 12 through the 16th, 2001 as "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in
the City of Salina. The proclamation was read by Bryan Armstrong, representative of the Saline
County Emergency Management Office.
(4.2) The month of March, 2001 as "Women's History Month" in the City of Salina. The
proclamation was read by Maria Lopez, Human Relations Department.
(4.3) The 19t` day of March, 2001 as "VFW Anniversary Day" in the City of Salina. The
proclamation was read by John Fedele, representing the John D. Riddell VFW Post 41432.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 26, 2001.
(6.2) Amend the vehicles and equipment plan to authorize the acquisition of golf carts
and the payment of a lease -purchase on fairway mowers from the General Fund Vehicles
and Equipment allocation.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
Commission
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01-2819
01-282
01-2821
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01-2823
01-2824
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 01-10022 changing the zoning district classification
from C-5 (Service Commercial District) to R-2 (Multi -Family Residential District) on property at 901
N. 7th Street.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Ordinance
Number 01-10022 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Mathews, Shadwick,
Seaton, Heath, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance Number 01-10024 designating the Endiron House, at 100
South College Avenue, as a Heritage Conservation Landmark.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, to adopt
Ordinance Number 01-10024 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Heath, Seaton,
Shadwick, Mathews, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Second reading Ordinance Number 01-10025 amending Chapter 8, Article III, of the
Salina Code adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code and local amendments.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Ordinance
Number 01-10025 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Shadwick, Mathews,
Heath, Seaton, Jilka. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Authorize a staffing increase for the departments of Building Services and Planning and
Community Development.
Michael Morgan, Deputy City Manager, explained the demands of increased activity in
these areas and the available funding for an additional Building Inspector and the change of the
Associate Planner from Part-time to Full-time.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to authorize
the staffing increase as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Award the contract for the 2001 Joint and Crack Sealing, Project No. 01-1276.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the project and
the bids received February 27, 2001. He then explained why 13% over the Engineer's Estimate is
acceptable and responded to the concern over the number of bids received.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to award the
contract for the 2001 Joint and Crack Sealing, Project No. 01-1276, to APAC-Kansas, Inc. in the
amount of $86,088.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award the contract for the 2001 Latex Modified Slurry Seal, Project No. 01-1275.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the project and
the bids received February 27, 2001.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to award the
contract for the 2001 Latex Modified Slurry Seal, Project No. 01-1275, to Ballou Construction Co.,
Inc., in the amount of $242,950.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Discuss participation, with the City of Topeka, in acquiring consulting services to
represent the interests of KPL communities in an electric rate case before the Kansas Corporation
Commission.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the funding participation request to join other
cities in efforts to protect local interests in a current electric rate increase request filed by Western
Resources. He stated that the funds would come from the General Fund and Wastewater Reserves.
Commission
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01-2825
01-2826
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to join the coalition
and authorize the expenditure of up to $17,500.00 for the request, and further direct staff to prepare
a letter to the Chamber for the Mayor's signature indicating the support we have given and our interest
in a broader base of support for future rate increase requests. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Jim Foley, citizen, spoke in support of the Commission's action.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
R. Weber, Acting City Clerk