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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 28, 2011
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on Water and Wastewater
Rates. 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. Crawford
Commissioner Aaron HouseholL-er
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
Absent: Commissioner Norman Jennings
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of November 21, 2011.
(6.2) Award. of contract for the replacement of roof system membranes on the auditorium of
the Salina Community Theatre Lo S&S Contracting in the amount of $46,000.
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of four wastewater pumps from Smith & Loveless, Inc. in the
amount of $56,121.
City Manager Jason Gage and City Attorney Greg Bengtson responded to Mayor Angell's
question regarding insurance coverage of the building.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 11-10625 ordering the acquisition of certain interests in
real estate for use in construction of the East Magnolia Improvement Project.
Mayor Angell noted that Ordinance No. 11-10625 was passed on first reading on
November 21, 2011 and since tLat time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt Ordinance
No. 11-10625 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Crawford, Householter,
Shirley, Angell. Nay: (0). Motion carr: ed.
(8.2) Authorize the purchase of eight, police package vehicles.
Chief James Hill explained the current fleet, advantages of retaining the same vehicle
model, purchase, and funding..:..
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Bob Peck, Fleet Superintendent, and Chief Hill responded to Commissioner
Householter's questions regarding vehicle warranties of the vehicles and life span of
police vehicles.
A discussion followed between Mayor Angell and City Manager Jason Gage regarding
the use of the contingency funds.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to authorize the
purchase of eight police package vehicles from Philpott Motors, Ltd., in the amount of
$175,919 and to be placed into service over the next three years. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 11-6863 authorizing an agreement with Community Access Television
of Salina, Inc. for public, educational �nd governmental television programming
services through a public access channel and a community interest channel.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the current agreement, funding, and proposed
agreement.
Mayor Angell questioned the agreement term. Mr. Gage clarified that the term of the
agreement would expire in 20V.
Moved by Commissioner Householter to adopt Resolution No. 11-6863 through December 31,
2014. Motion died due to lack of a second.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, clarified that the Salina Community Theatre building
structure is covered under the .City's insurance and not the contents.
City Manager Jason Gage asked to direction from the Commission regarding the CATS
agreement.
Commissioner Shirley noted that she was not able to attend the study session when
CATS was discussed and did not feel comfortable voting on it at this time.
Commissioner Crawford commented on the complaints that she had received
regarding CATS and the service they have provided.
Mr. Bengtson summarized the Commission's reconsideration options.
Commissioner Householter commented that he felt that CATS provides an important
service to the community, and feels that the Commission needs to vocalize what needs
to be addressed in the agreeme:lt.
A discussion followed between';.. Commissioner Crawford and Mr. Gage regarding the
contract term.
Mayor Angell noted that she is in favor of the agreement; however, did not second the
motion because a possible split in the vote.
Commissioner Crawford expressed the need for citizens to be able to express their
concerns to Access Television.
Commissioner Householter asked if CATS had a process in place to accept complaints.
Marcia Stephenson commented on the ownership of the materials aired, grievance
policy, and the community needs assessment conducted.
Moved Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to put Resolution No.
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11-6863 back on the agenda. Aye: (4). \ Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to adopt
Resolution No. 11-6863 with the con tract term of December 31, 2014. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Commissioner Househol&, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to recess into
executive session for ten 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 4:58 p.m.'
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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The City Commission reconvened at 5:02 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
yLie4uAnn Elsey, CMC, City erk
Saman I 0a P. A gell, Mayor
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