03-19-2012 Minutes1
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
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The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens Open Forum.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in
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Room 107, City -County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance and a moment of silence.
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There were present:
Mayor Samantha P. Angell, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Kaye J. Crawford
Commissioner Aaron Householter
Commissioner Barb Shirley
Absent: Commissioner Norman Jennings
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
Janice Norlin, 608 E. Republic, asked the City Commission to set dates for the first
and second reading of the proposed ordinance for amending Chapter 13 of the
Salina City Code.
Mayor Angell explained that the City Commission plan to give the public two
weeks notice before putting on the agenda. They are currently waiting on legal
feedback from staff.
A discussion followed between Ms. Norlin, Mayor Angell, and City Manager Jason
Gage regarding placing items on the agenda, providing public notice, and
regulations of adopting an ordinance.
Elvin Thrush, 412 E. Elm, asked about the laws regarding motorized wheelchairs on
the streets.
Tracey Sin, 229 S. 2nd, invited the Commission and public to a free workshop for
growth and development of north Salina. This workshop will be held on March
2901 at St. John's Military School.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of March 12, 2012.
(6.2) Resolution No. 12-6887 authorizing an agreement with Frank Construction
Company, Inc. d/b/a Ferco Rental, to allow the storage of private concrete barriers
at the East Crawford Recreation Area in exchange for use by the City of Salina for
specified special events.
(6.3) Authorize a partial release and modification of right-of-way easement by Westar for
upgraded electrical transmission lines crossing the flood control levee.
12-0048 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10632 annexing a portion of the East Magnolia
right-of-way west of the flood control levee (Application No. Al2-1).
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to pass
Ordinance No. 12-10632 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Acceptance of offered easement dedications in the Amended Plat of the Sonic
Addition (Application No. P08 -10B).
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to accept the
offered easement dedications and authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended Plat of the
Sonic Addition. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Application No. Z09-12 (filed by the Planning Commission) requesting an
amendment of Chapter 42, Article VI by adding Division 10.2 - Public Use District.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, Planning Commission's
recommendation, and proposed amendment. Mr. Andrew also noted that there
would be future sign regulation amendments if this ordinance is adopted by the
City Commission.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Householter and Mr. Andrew
regarding zoning for when schools are no longer used and EX zoning.
John Blanchard, 1117 W. State Street, expressed concerns of putting parks in the
same category as schools.
A discussion followed between Mayor Angell and City Manager Gage regarding
park zoning.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to pass
Ordinance No. 12-10631 on first reading. Aye: (4). ' Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Receive a report on the Fire Department Accreditation.
Chief Larry Mullikin explained the accreditation process and thanked staff and the
City Commission for their work.
The City Commission congratulated the Fire Department.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Angell congratulated Katrina Paradis, for being named a Master Teacher by
Emporia State University.
Mayor Angell congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of
Salina being named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, that the
regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Shandi Wicks, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Samantha P. A
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