04-16-2001 Minutes OrganizationCommission
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01-28
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 16, 2001
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:30 p.m. in a Study Session for an Open Citizens' 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:
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
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None
None.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 9, 2001.
(6.2) Declare City owned scoreboard surplus and authorize staff to determine method of
disposal.
(6.3) Resolution Number 01-5705 authorizing the Mayor to amend the existing agreement
between the City and ICMA Retirement Corporation to provide for payroll deduction IRA accounts
for City employees.
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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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Award of contract for the 2001 Spring Street Marking, Proj ect No. 01-1291 to Twin
Traffic Marking Corporation in the amount of $16,400.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services explained the project and
the bids received.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the City
Commission award the contract for the 2001 Spring Street Marking, Project No. 01-1291, to Twin
Traffic Marking Corporation in the amount of $16,400. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Jilka at the end of his Mayoral term.
Mayor Jilka reflected on two main accomplishments throughout the year. He credited
the State grant for the overpass on North Ohio and the unanimous decision of the City to participate
in the restoration of the Fox Theatre. Mayor Jilka also commended the staff on their efforts to address
the Building Codes process and the drainage problems within the City. Mayor Jilka thanked everyone
for the opportunity to serve as Mayor and commended Commissioner Health for his service.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of reorganizing, Lieu Ann
Nicola, City Clerk, presiding.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Deborah Divine, Alan E. Jilka, and
Monte Shadwick, the newly elected Commissioners, and having the proper bonds on file, they
took their places on the Board of Commissioners.
There were present:
Commissioner Deborah Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
Commissioner Larry L. Mathews
Comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Mathews, that
Commissioner Seaton be nominated for Mayor and Chairman of The Board of Commissioners.
The vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that
Commissioner Mathews be nominated for Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of The Board of
Commissioners. The vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk, turned the gavel over to Mayor Seaton.
Commission
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Mayor Seaton presented a plaque of appreciation to Don Heath for his terms as City
Commissioner from April 14, 1997 to April 16, 2001.
Mayor Seaton presented a plaque of appreciation and gavel to Alan E. Jilka for his
term as Mayor from April 17, 2000 to April 16, 2001.
Mayor Seaton gave her comments as the new Mayor, giving thanks for the opportunity
to serve as Mayor. She reviewed programs such as the 25`'' Anniversary of the River Festival,
Neighborhood Revitalization Program, Neighborhood Parks Program, South Ninth Street Corridor,
and improvements to the Airport Industrial District. Mayor Seaton also felt that the recent grant
awards for the South Water Well Road Interchange and the North Ohio Overpass would make Salina
a better place to live. She also reflected on various facilities and accomplishments of various boards
and departments.
ADJOURNMENT
01-2864 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the�Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners by adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
Kristin M. Seaton, Mayor
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Lieu Arm Nicola, City Clerk