03-01-1999 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 1, 1999
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss the 1998 Fiscal Year-
end Reports, Federal Legislation Policy, Sidewalk Charter Ordinance and the Drainage Project
Status Report. 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.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The month of March 1999 as WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH in the city of Salina.
The proclamation was read by Liz Bonilla, Fair Housing Specialist.
(4.2) The day of March 2, 1999 as READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY in the city of Salina.
The proclamation was read by Jamie Oder, Team Leader.
(4.3) The month of February 1999 as NATIONAL AMBUCS MONTH in the city of
Salina. The proclamation was read by Rita Mankin, President of Heartland Ambucs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Continue public hearing and report on Petition No. 4175 requesting vacation of a
north -south alley in Block 10 of Oakdale Addition.
Public hearing still in session.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the request,
the adjacent property owners objection to the vacation and the interest expressed in improving the
alley.
There being no questions or further discussion, the public hearing closed.
99-192 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to deny the
request for vacation of the north/south alley in Block Ten (10) of the Oakdale Addition. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Public hearing and report on Petition No. 4177 requesting vacation of public right-of-
way along Teakwood St. and Winona St. from Dover Dr. to Westwood Rd. in Talley Add. and the
Replat of Talley Add.
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(5.2a) First reading Ordinance Number 99-9915.
Mayor Brungardt opened the public hearing.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the request
that would allow the property owner to provide off-street parking out of the right-of-way for
residents, and the need to retain a utility easement.
There being no questions or further discussion, the public hearing closed.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve
Ordinance Number 99-9915 for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 22, 1999.
(6.2) Resolution Numbers 99-5421 through 99-5425 amending previous resolutions
regarding advisability and authorization of certain sidewalk improvements.
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) Second reading Ordinance Number 99-9914 amending Section 10.12 of the existing
cable television franchise ordinance regarding access equipment and facilities.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Ordinance Number 99-9914 on second reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance Number 99-9916 requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R-3, Multiple -Family Residential District, to PC -1, Planned Residential
Business District, on property behind the Stat Care Building at 1001 South Ohio Street.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to adopt
Ordinance Number 99-9916 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Jilka,
Seaton, Shadwick, Heath, Brungardt. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Second reading Ordinance Number 99-9917 requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R, Single -Family Residential District, to I-2, Light Industrial District, on
property at 1408 E. Prospect.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt
Ordinance Number 99-9917 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Heath,
Shadwick, Seaton, Jilka, Brungardt. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) First reading Ordinance Number 99-9918 ordering the condemnation and acquisition
of a permanent easement for the use of the City of Salina for the purpose of storm drainage
detention and temporary storage. (Knox Sandpit)
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the actions taken pursuant to Resolution
Number 99-5419, the proposed ordinance and the need for this formal process.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve
Ordinance Number 99-9918 for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution Number 99-5420 establishing fees for certain services of the city of Salina
Solid Waste Landfill.
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Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the fee change, prior action taken to
increase the disposal charges and the proposed reduction back to the 1997 rate. He then explained
the minimum tipping fee is for yard waste loads while eliminated for other materials.
99-1931 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution Number 99-5420. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Resolution Number 99-5426 appointing members to various boards and commissions.
99-1932 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution Number 99-5426. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Awarding the contract for the 1999 Manhole and Valve Box Regrading, Project No.
99-1167.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the project
and the bids received February 22, 1999.
99-1933 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to award the
contract for the 1999 Manhole and Valve Box Regrading, Project No. 99-1167, to Bryant &
Bryant Construction in the amount of $42,375.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.8) Report on bids received for the Phase I Vehicles and Equipment purchases,
replacement fire apparatus, and on the method of financing that equipment.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, reported on the bids received
for the Phase I Vehicle and Equipment purchases.
99-1934 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the
purchase of the recommended Phase I Vehicle and Equipment. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
Tom Girard, Fire Chief, explained the chassis upgrade and answered other questions.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, discussed the bidding process and choices.
Mike Weis, Weis Fire equipment, explained his bid for the fire equipment.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, stated that he was reluctant to substitute his
judgement for that of the Fire Chief.
Larry Bruzda, 2314 Brookwood Lane, representing Hays Fire Equipment, agrees with
Dennis Kissinger. He noted that he bid the higher transmission to accommodate the engine and
chassis in order to meet specifications.
Chief Girard answered additional questions.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka to table the item. Motion died for lack of second.
99-1935 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve the
purchase of the two items of fire apparatus as recommended (from Hays Fire Equipment, Hays,
Kansas, by using cash resources in place of the General Obligation Bonds originally scheduled to
finance the acquisition). Aye: (4). Nay: (1), Shadwick. Motion carried.
(8.9) Consideration of Staffing Additions for 1999.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the previous discussions concerning the
changes and the February 22, 1999 Study Session report and recommendation. The positions
recommended are for Six Firefighter/EMTs, One Neighborhood Services Coordinator, One Crime
Analyst, and One Maintenance Worker.
99-193 Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve
the 1999 staffing changes as recommended by the City Manager. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
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(8.10) Report on 1998 accomplishments.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, gave a report that highlighted the 1998 major
accomplishments.
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OTHER BUSINESS
It was noted that there will be no City Commission meeting next Monday, March 8,
ADJOURNMENT
99-1937 Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Peter F. Brungardt, Mayor
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ATTEST:
y D. L ng, CMC, City Clerk