04-19-1999 Minutes OrganizationCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 19, 1999
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:30 p.m. in a Study Session. 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 Peter F. Brungardt, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan Jilka
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
David Olson, 2435 S. Kipp Rd., asked if he could speak later during the meeting
regarding the drainage item.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Week of April 18 - 24, 1999 as THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD in the
city of Salina. No one was present to read the proclamation.
(4.2) The Week of April 18 - 24, 1999 as NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK in the city of
Salina. The proclamation was read by Nancy Klostermeyer, Director of RSVP/Volunteer
Connection.
(4.3) The Week of April 24 - May 1, 1999 as CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK in the
city of Salina. The proclamation was read by Julie McKenna, Saline County Attorney and Nancy
Bonawitz, Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator.
(4.4) Presentation of Achievement Award from the Kansas Department of Commerce and
Housing. Commissioner Jilka explained the award which he received on behalf of the City last
week.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing and report on Petition Number 4180 requesting the vacation of street
right-of-way on North Seventh Street between Pine Street and North Street.
Mayor Brungardt opened the public hearing. Shawn O'Leary, Director of
Engineering and General Services explained the request and noted that staff is recommending that
this item be tabled until May 3, 1999.
99-1996 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to table this item
until May 3, 1999. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Public hearing regarding a property tax exemption for A -Plus Galvanizing.
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(5.2a) First reading Ordinance Number 99-9923 authorizing the issuance of Industrial
Revenue Bonds.
Mayor Brungardt opened the public hearing. Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, gave the
staff report regarding the exemption and explained that the amount of the bonds would be
$8,100,000. There being no questions or further discussion, the public hearing closed.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve on
First reading Ordinance Number 99-9923. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 12, 1999.
(6.2) Resolution Number 99-5453 authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with the Kansas Department of Transportation for construction engineering
services on the Walnut Street Bridge Project.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the
consent agenda as presented Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Report on validity and submittal of engineering feasibility report for Petition Number
4181 requesting certain drainage improvements in Eastview Estates Addition.
(8.1 a) Resolution Number 99-5454 determining the advisability of and authorizing the
acquisition of certain property rights to be used for storm water detention improvements.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and Utilities, declared the petition to be
valid and reviewed the feasibility report for the project.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to accept the
feasibility report and approve Resolution Number 99-5454.
David Olson, 2435 S. Kipp Rd., explained that he was not aware of the City's intent
to run water across his property for this drainage until he read it in the paper. He noted that they
are planning to develop their property and use the abandoned channel for drainage. He asked if
there will still be room for their drainage. He also asked about the elevation of the sandpit and the
amount of water that will be running across his property. Will an increase in the water table effect
the basements that can be built on his property? He is in favor of the improvements in the
drainage, but explained he is trying to protect his property rights. They Mayor encouraged him to
continue to work with City's engineering and senior staff. Mr. Olson said he felt there was some
infringement on his property rights and would be more if this action were approved today. Dennis
Kissinger, City Manager, explained that the City has a legal right to run water through the old
oxbow. The City has encouraged the Olson family to seek legal and engineering advice regarding
this issue. It is not believed that this action would damage the Olson's future develop or property
rights. The Olson family has been informed of this issue, with either Mr. Olson or his brother
attending a study session regarding this issue. They have access to engineering records and
studies. He recommended proceeding with the action today. Mr. Olson responded by saying they
were not trying to put a burden on the taxpayers, but burdens should go to the developers. He
stated that many of the problems were caused by improper drainage when developing areas over
the last 40 years.
There being no further discussion, the vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
(8.2) Resolution Number 99-5455 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the
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purchase of permanent easement for the purpose of detention and temporary storage of storm
drainage.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, gave the staff report explaining that the executed
contract has not been received from the property owners. A substitute resolution has been
developed in case any of the terms of the agreement, other than price, would need to be amended.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve
Resolution Number 99-5455. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Brungardt at the end of his Mayoral term.
Mayor Brungardt express his pleasure to serve as a City Commissioner and Mayor
over the last 8 years. The people he has served with have had no other agenda than to do the right
thing for the city of Salina. He detailed some of the improvements and changes which have taken
place during his time on the Commission.
He credited the citizens for their volunteer efforts, noting this makes Salina a special
place to be.
He thanked senior staff for their efforts and extended his thanks to the whole work
force of the City of Salina. He thanked his office staff for being accommodating and making his
schedule work. He thanked his wife, Rosie, for her being there with him during his term.
He expressed that it has been a pleasure and has been educational, feeling that he has
taken more than he has given.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of reorganizing, Judy D.
Long, City Clerk, presiding.
The presiding officer administered the Oaths of Office to the new City Commissoners,
Seaton, Mathews and Heath, and called the Organizational Meeting to order. A roll call was
taken.
There were present:
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan Jilka
Commissioner Larry Mathews
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that Commissioner
Shadwick be nominated for Mayor and Chairman of The Board of Commissioners. The vote was
taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that
Commissioner Jilka be nominated for Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of The Board of
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Commissioners. The vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Judy D. Long, City Clerk, turned the gavel over to Mayor Shadwick.
Mayor Shadwick presented a plaque of appreciation and gavel to Peter F. Brungardt
for his term as Mayor from April 20, 1998 to April 19, 1999.
Mayor Shadwick presented a plaque of appreciation to Peter F. Brungardt for his term
as City Commissioner from April 15, 1991 to April 19, 1999.
Mayor Shadwick gave his comments as the new Mayor, noting that he felt honored to
now represent the citizens of Salina. He thanked the citizens for their trust and confidence and
will do his best to be an ambassador and role model for the city. He thanked his employer for
being flexible with his schedule to allow him to attend the meetings. He thanked city staff for
making everything so easy to learn over the last two years, noting the City should be proud on
their behalf. He thanked his family, including his mother and father, his brother and his wife and
children who were at the meeting.
Although there may be some unexpected events and situations that will arise, he feels
that things will remain status quo, noting that he was happy with the Commission and how it has
been working the last two years. He thought the Commission would still be open and willing to
listen to concerns.
Thinking toward the future, Mayor Shadwick listed some of the upcoming projects
and urged participation in local not-for-profit groups.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.
Monte Shadwick, Mayor
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