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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS:.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 7, 2011
4:00 P.M.
The City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. in a Study Session on the Hazard Mitigation
Plan. 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 Samantha P. Angell, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Kaye J. Crawfoi-d
Commissioner Aaron Householter
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner Barb Shirley
comprising a quorum of the Board; also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
Tracey Sin, 229 S. 2nd, wished City Manager Jason Gage a Happy, Birthday and
asked everyone in the room to join him in singing Happy Birthday to im.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITENIs SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Review of the denial of a merchant police license application (Shaela Tullis).
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the licensing -and appeal process and denial of
the license.
David Graham, applicant attorney, explained that Ms. Tullis has a job lined up with
a security company and that her mother is currently working for the company. He
continued to explain to the Commission the offense that the denial was based on.
A discussion followed between Mayor' Angell, Mr. Gage, and Police Chief James
Hi 11 regarding having something expunged from their record.
Commissioner Jennings was happy to see Ms. Tullis turn her life around, but would
have a hard time overturning the denial from the Police Department and City
Manager's Office.
Mr. Gage then responded to Mayor Angell's question regarding what type of work
was covered by the merchant license.
Mr. Gage provided the Commission with more detail of the offenses conducted by
Ms. Tullis.
Commissioner Householter, Commissioner Shirley, and Commissioner Crawford
explained that they like the fact the Ms. Tullis was trying to change her life and
were willing to give her a chafice.
City Clerk Lieu Ann Elsey informed to the City Commission that a conditional
merchant licensed is issued to the applicants to allow them to work for 90 -days
until the state background check is conducted.
Moved by Commissioner Householt:!r, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to approve the
issuance of the conditional merchan_ guard license for Shaela Tullis and final approval of
the license pending the KBI backgi ound check. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion
carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 24, 2011.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of October 31, 2011.
11-1.85 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve
the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No: 11-10623 levying Salina Business Improvement District
No. 1 service fees for 2012.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the district and the proposed fees.
Commissioner Crawford questioned on the notification of the fee increase.
Phyll Klima, Salina Downtown, Inc. clarified that members have been notified and a
correction to the spreadsheet provided.
11-1286 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to pass
Ordinance No. 11-10623 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Authorize staff to commence .negotiations of a contract for the private management
and operations of the Bicenten tial Center.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Householter and City Manager
Jason Gage regarding cost Performa's.
Tracey Sin, 229 S. 2nd, asked the City Commission on what type of cost savings were
anticipated and his support for Global Spectrum.
Steve Peters, VenueWorks, and Todd Glickman, Global Spectrum, spoke to the City
Commission on why their companies were abetter fit for Salina.
11-1287 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to authorize
staff to commence negotiations of a contract for the private management and operation of
the Bicentennial Center with VenuWorks. Aye: (2) Householter, Shirley. Nay: (3)
Crawford, Jennings, Angell. Motion,failed.
11-1288 Moved by Commissioner Crawford,, seconded by commissioner Jennings, to authorize
staff to commence negotiations of a contract with Global Spectrum for the private (5) (0).
Jason Gage, City Manager, commented on the negotiations process. and reminded
the Commission that if they broke down with Global Spectrum the other two
companies would be qualified as the next companies for negotiations.
Commissioner Householter thanked the companies for submitting their proposals.
Commissioner Crawford commented that by looking at the materials that were
provided, she would have considered VenuWorks; however, she was not able to see
their work first hand so it makes sense to her to allow staff to do their jobs and that
is why she supported staff's recommendation:
(8.3) Request for executive session (legal).
11-1289 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to recess into
executive session for 45 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the
attorney-client privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would
waive. the privilege and adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene at
5:40 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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Moved by Commissioner Jennings; seconded by Commissioner Householter, to extend the
current executive session for an additional 20 minutes and reconvene at 6:00 p.m. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, that the
regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners adjourned. ye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
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