01-09-2012 Minutes1
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 9, 2012
2_ 4:00 p.m.
W The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. for a Citizens Open Forum. The Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107, City -
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-6 County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment
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of silence.
There were present:
Mayor Samantha P. Angell, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Kaye J. Crawford
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
None.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of January 16, 2012 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Day"
in the city of Salina. Romana Newsom read the proclamation and Sandra Beverly
announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing and report on Petition No. 4339 (filed by Les Sperling on behalf of
Central Kansas Foundation) requesting the vacation of a portion of the platted
north -south alley extending between Cloud Street and Parkwood Drive in Block 1
of the Parkwood Village Addition.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10627.
Mayor Angell opened the public hearing.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, traffic flow, and future
improvements. Mr. Andrew noted that the vacated portion would be retained as a
utility easement and the traffic control signage that would be needed.
A discussion followed between the Commission, Mr. Andrew, City Manager Jason
Gage, and the petitioner Les Sperling regarding access, use of rights-of-way and
easements, barricading, current and future pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow, and
access on Cloud and Ohio,
John Blanchard, 1117 W. State Street, suggested the use of a one way street and
expressed his concerns with vacating only because of traffic safety and setting a
precedent for other locations within the city; the traffic nuisance was created by
applicant.
Additional discussions continued between Commissioner Householter,
Commissioner Shirley, Mr. Gage, Mr. Andrew, and City Engineer Dan Stack
regarding .the use of one way traffic, property ownership, and traffic counts, flows
and speed.
12-0001 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to continue
the public hearing until February 27, 2012. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 19, 2011.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of December 29, 2011.
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of two monitor/ defibrillator/ pacer and CPR kits from Zoll
Medical Corporation in the amount of $47,012.40.
(6.4) Resolution No. 12-6872 affirming the Solid Waste Management Plan.
(6.5) Resolution No. 12-6873 approving a negotiated settlement of the cost of acquisition
of certain interests in real estate for the East Magnolia Improvement Project and
authorize the dismissal of the City's eminent domain petition upon closing.
Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Crawford thanked the Fire Department and EMS personnel for the
wonderful service provided when she had to call them for her husband.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10626 adding Section 8-24.1 of the Salina Code by
amending Table 2902.1 of the International Building Code eliminating the
requirement for restrooms in 'Storage Group S' Occupancies that do not have full
time employees, including those grouped together.
Elvin DeVorss explained the request and the Building Advisory Board's
recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
Ordinance No. 12-10626 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, that the
regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion.carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
[SEAL] . Samanth*Anell, ayor
ATTEST;-
Lieu
TTESTrLieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Oty Clerk
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