04-16-2012 Minutes1
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 16, 2012
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens Open Forum. The
W 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 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
Pastor Williams Salmon, 744 S. Tenth, thanked the Commission on how they handled the
sexual orientation and gender identity issue. Pastor Salmon continued to state that it was
handled with courtesy and respect.
Tracey Sin, 229 S. 2nd, thanked Commissioner Householter for pushing the sexual
orientation and gender identity issue onto the City Commission agenda.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of April 16 - 21, 2012 as "National Volunteer Week" in the city of Salina. Clay
Thompson, Coordinator/ Advisory Council Member of Serving Salina Together/The
Volunteer Connection, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing and report on Petition No. 4344, filed by Brandon and Jennifer Gray,
requesting the vacation of portions of platted utility easements in Lot 1, Block 3 in the Twin
Oaks II Subdivision.
Mayor Angell opened the public hearing.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, utilities located within the
easement and objections to the vacation.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
12-0073 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to deny Petition No.
4344. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(5.2) Public hearing and report on Petition No. 4340, filed by Jeffrey and Joseph Minneman,
requesting the vacation of a portion of West Grand Avenue right-of-way that abuts the
north line of Lot 2, Block 3 of the North Park Addition.
Mayor Angell opened the public hearing.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, utilities located within the right-
of-way, objections to the vacation, and future streetscape projects.
Commissioner Crawford commented on the future landscaping projects.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
12-0074 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to deny Petition No. 4340.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. '
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 9, 2012.
(6.2) Authorize a Construction Observation Services Agreement with Schwab Eaton for the
Water Tower Maintenance (Project No. 11-2887) in an amount not to exceed $59,150.
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(6.3) Resolution No. 12-6898 authorizing Addendum No. 1 to the license agreement with the
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce for placement and display of original sculptures within
the public right-of-way.
12-0075 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve the
Z consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10635 amending Chapter 41, Article II, Division 1, Sections
41-28 and 41-29 of the Salina Code pertaining to water taps and charges and maintenance of
service lines.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the proposed ordinance.
12-0076 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to pass Ordinance No.
12-10635 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 12-6897 authorizing an economic development grant agreement with Exide
Technologies.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the request, economic impact, and the Salina
Economic Development Incentives Council's recommendation. Mr. Gage then responded
to Mayor Angell's question regarding the economic development fund.
12-0077 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt Resolution
No. 12-6897. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Request to set the meeting date to formally consider the requested amendments to Chapter
13 of the Salina Code from the North Central Chapter of the Kansas Equality Coalition to
include the protected classes of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
Gina McDonald, Director of Human Relations, explained the request, .public forums
conducted, and Human Relations Commissions recommendation.
Tracey Sinn, 229 S. 2nd, stated that businesses would be boycotted if they did not support
the ordinance.
Jason Gage, City Manager, and Ms. McDonald commented on the location change for the
May 14, 2012 meeting, which will be held at the Salina Community Theater.
Larry Bunker, 821 Highland Avenue, questioned the Human Relations Commission s
concerned regarding the purchasing policy from companies that would not comply with
the change.
A discussion followed between Commission Shirley and Mr. Gage regarding the City's
purchasing policy and how other communities dealt with the purchasing provisions.
Gary Swartzendruber, 528 S. College, commented on House Bill 2260 and his concerns that
it would preempt local ordinances. Mr. Swartzendruber also encouraged the City
Commission to pass a resolution expressing their support of local control and not having it
taken away from the state.
A discussion followed between Mr. Gage and Commissioner Crawford regarding Home
Rule authority.
12-0078 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to add the item to
the May 14, 2012 agenda. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Angell. Motion carried.
(8.4) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10636 amending Chapter 42, Article XI, Section 42-552 of
the Salina Code pertaining to off-street parking.
(8.4a) Declare an emergency exists for second reading on the same day.
(8.4b) Second reading Ordinance No. 12-10636.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the proposed amendment.
Jason Gage, City Manager, asked the City Commission for permission to continue to review
the regulations on gravel parking. There was a consensus with the governing body for him
to do so.
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12-0079 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to pass Ordinance No. 12-
10636 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
12-0080 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to declare an
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emergency exists for second reading on the same day. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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12-0081 Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt Ordinance
No. 12-10636 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Crawford, Householter,
Jennings, Shirley, Angell. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(9.1) Comments from Mayor Angell at the end of her Mayoral term.
Mayor Angell thanked her husband, children, and parents for their support. She continued
to thank her law partner and staff, the City of Salina executive staff members, partnering
agencies, Jason Gage, Mike Schrage, Greg Bengtson, Holly McKain, and Lieu Ann' Elsey.
Mayor Angell thanked Commissioner Jennings for being there and serving with her; they
were both elected to the Commission the same year.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (CITY CLERK PRESIDING)
(10.1) Organizational meeting was called to order by the City Clerk and roll call taken. There
were present: Commissioner Samantha P. Angell, Commissioner Kaye J. Crawford,
Commissioner Aaron Householter, Commissioner Norman Jennings, Commissioner Barb
Shirley
(10.2) Nominations for Mayor and Chair of the Board of Commissioners.
12-0082 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to nominate Norman
Jennings as Mayor and Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(10.3) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners.
12-0083 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to nominate Barb
Shirley as Acting Mayor and Vice -Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(10.4) City Clerk turned the gavel over to the New Mayor.
(10.5) Mayor Jennings presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" and gavel to Samantha P. Angell for
her term as Mayor. He thanked Commissioner Angell for her serves and that she has done
a wonderful job as Mayor and Commissioner.
(10.6) New Mayor comments.
Mayor Jennings commented that he has lived in other communities; returning back to
Salina he realized how much he loves the community. Mayor Jennings continued to state
that he will serve to the best to his ability and looks forward to serving as Mayor. He
thanked his family and friends for their support and the City staff that work hard behind
the scenes. It has been a pleasure serving along side the Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
12-0084 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, that the regular
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f City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m.
[SEAL] Norman M. Jennings, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CNIg, City Clerk
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