06-05-2000 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 5, 2000
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss (a) the North Ohio Railroad
Crossing KDOT application, (b) Health Insurance Update, and (c) Telecommunications Issues
Briefing. 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
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CITIZEN FORUM
(3.1) Jane Fox, 2268 Roach Street, spoke regarding the upcoming June 26, 2000 City
Commission Meeting and the Belmont traffic safety issue.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing and report on Petition 4201 requesting the vacation of a portion of the
existing North Fifth Street right-of-way.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance Number 00-9982.
The public hearing was opened.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the request,
the history of the request area, and the need to retain the utility easements.
There being no further comments, the hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve
Ordinance Number 00-9982 for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 22, 2000.
(6.2) Resolution Number 00-5604 authorizing a license agreement that allows the right-of-way
encroachment of a commercial sign at 303 South Santa Fe Avenue.
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(6.3) Resolution Number 00-5605 authorizing Agreement No. 106 X-2098-01 with the Kansas
Department of Transportation for the Railroad Crossing Safety Program.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Consideration of Family Aquatic Park issues.
(8.1a) Ordinance Number 00-9980 submitting to voters at the August 1, 2000 Primary
Election the question of a'/4% sales tax for three years to build a Family Aquatic Park.
(8.1b) Ordinance Number 00-9981 specifically designating the use of a'/4 cent sales tax for
a Family Aquatic Park, if approved by voters.
(8.1c) Charter Ordinance Number 31 allowing the City to issue up to $5,500,000 in
temporary notes/bonds for construction of a Family Aquatic Park to be repaid through the'/4 cent
sales tax; if sales tax is approved by voters.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the history of this issue, reviewed the
associated ordinances, the timing of construction with the U.S.D. 305 Kenwood Park lease expiration,
the building of Lakewood Middle School to include replacement of the leased track and field, and the
financing of the project.
Jack Stewart, 679 South Tenth Street, spoke against the use of sales tax for this project.
He clarified that he supports the project and suggested that the pool be paid for like other
improvements.
Commissioner Mathews disagreed with Mr. Stewart and spoke regarding property tax.
Commissioner Seaton spoke of the value added in drawing out of area people.
Commissioner Heath stated that he supports this ballot issue.
Mr. Kissinger responded to the Mayor's inquiry of the State's limit on sales tax stating
that one percent (1%) is the total that can be charged. If this ballot issue passes the city of Salina will
be at the maximum sales tax allowed.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve
Ordinance Number 00-9980 for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve
Ordinance Number 00-9981 for first reading, specifically designating the use of a'/4 cent sales tax for
a Family Aquatic Park if approved by voters. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve
Charter Ordinance Number 31 for first reading, allowing the City to issue up to $5,500,000 in
temporary notes/bonds for construction of a Family Aquatic Park to be repaid through a'/4 cent sales
tax, if the sales tax is approved by voters. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution Number 00-5606 establishing City policy on acceptance of municipal solid
waste generated outside Saline County at the Salina Landfill, and repealing Resolution Number 93-
4605.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the policy changes that include the
elimination of the surcharge to other counties. He spoke of being a good neighbor and noted this to
be a reasonable and modest change to the Solid Waste Management Plan.
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A discussion followed regarding costs and tonnage.
Moved by Commissioner Mathews, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution Number 00-5606. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) . Resolution Number 00-5607 authorizing Interlocal Solid Waste Disposal Agreements
with Ellsworth, Lincoln and Ottawa counties.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the renewal of the agreements with the new
policy changes.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5607. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution Number 00-5608 authorizing an Engineering Agreement with Wilson &
Company for the North Ohio Street Grade Separation Project.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the project for
a railroad overpass or grade separation on North Ohio Street. He noted that staff solicited interest for
assistance with the concept design and KDOT application from Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation,
Wilson & Company, and Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers. The Selection Committee, made
up of five city staff members, selected the Wilson & Company proposal as the best approach to the
project. He also stated that the project would be paid by C.I.P. Planning Funds.
Commissioner Mathews cautioned citizens that this is only an application.
Commissioner Heath concurred with Commissioner Mathews and spoke in support of
submitting the application.
Commissioner Seaton commended staff on taking action on this opportunity.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt Resolution
Number 00-5608. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Authorize the purchase of meter reading hardware from Schlumberger, with installation
and training, in the amount of $18,145.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the current equipment
and the new components that can also read the old equipment.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to authorize the
purchase of meter reading hardware from Schlumberger in the amount of $18,145. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award of bid for the Bicentennial Center's Heritage Hall roof replacement, Project No.
00-1243.
Jason Gage, Assistant City Manager, explained the need for doing the project now, the
bids received, and noted there is no impact on the Bicentennial Center's Fund Budget.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to award the
contract for the Bicentennial Center's Heritage Hall roof replacement, Project No. 00-1243, to Ryan
Roofing in the amount of $59,700 and authorize the replacement of damaged insulation in an amount
not to exceed $1,500. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Request for Executive Session — Personnel.
Mayor Jilka confirmed that no action is expected.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the City
Commission recess into Executive Session for ten (10) minutes to discuss a matter pertaining to non-
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elected city personnel for the reason that public discussion of the matter would violate the privacy
rights of the non -elected city personnel involved; and reconvene in this room at 5:00 p.m. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:50 p.m. and reconvened at
5:00 p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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