04-09-2001 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 9, 2001
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:45 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss Commission Board Liaison
Assignments and the Marymount Road Project. 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:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of April 8' through the 14'h is "Building Safety Week" in the City of Salina.
The proclamation was read by Mike Morgan, Deputy City Manager.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 2, 2001.
(6.2) Resolution Number 01-5700 appointing Heath Spencer to the Heritage Commission.
(6.3) Adopt Resolutions to make technical corrections to prior Resolutions of Advisability and
Authorization as follows:
(6.3a) Resolution Number 01-5701 amending Resolution Number 00-5583, the
advisability and authorization for East Bank Estates improvements.
(6.3b) Resolution Number 01-5702 amending Resolution Number 00-5593, the
advisability and authorization for Woodland Hills, Georgetown and the Replat of
Georgetown improvements.
(6.3c) Resolution Number 01-5703 amending Resolution Number 00-5652, the
advisability and authorization for Eastview Estates III improvements.
Commission
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01-2855
01-2856
01-2857
01-2858
(6.3d) Resolution Number 01-5704 amending Resolution Number 00-5655, the
advisability and authorization for Airport Industrial Center Improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.1) None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 01-10028 authorizing a loan agreement with the State
of Kansas for financing of the public water supply project.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the City
Commission approve the loan agreement with the State of Kansas for financing of the public water
supply project. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Consideration of alternatives for City of Salina Spring Free Yard Waste Day Program;
brought forward from 4/2/01 meeting.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, informed the Commission that a compromise had been
met with Kanza Organics as explained in Option 3 of the Request for City Commission Action Form.
He then responded to Commission concerns regarding the contract and promotional materials for
Kanza Organics.
Mayor Jilka expressed that he was happy to see the City and Kanza Organics meet a
compromise.
Commissioner Seaton expressed that the Free Yard Waste Day program had been working
very well and especially was fond of the City staff interaction it created. She was in favor of Option
3 because it continued the staff interaction.
Commissioner Heath expressed that he believed that a compromise was not the best
option, but was willing to give it a try.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the City
Commission try the pilot program with Kanza Organics as outlined in Option 3. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
Commissioner Mathews added that he was unsure of the pilot program and commended
the City for coming up with the compromise.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Establish revised 2001 Contingency amount in the Gasoline Tax Budget and special
authorization procedures for contract street repairs.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained that in order to address the unexpected street
repairs caused by the harsh winter, staff would like to establish an additional Contingency amount in
the Gas Tax Budget to provide contract repair funding. In addition, granting the City Manager
authority to contract within the revised Contingency Budget beyond the normal $10,000 limit would
allow the City to expedite needed repairs.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the City
Commission approve the revision of the 2001 Gas Tax Sub-C.I.P to establish a Contingency amount
of $225,000 and to authorize the City Manager to approve street repair contracts higher than the
Commission
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standard $10,000 limit, subject to regular status reports to the City Commission, and subject to budget
limits. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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 4:20 p.m.
Alan E. Jilka,ayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk