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06-17-1996 MinutesAction # CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 17, 1996 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 17, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor Evelyn Maxwell, Chairman presiding Commissioner R. Abner Perney Commissioner John Divine Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton comprising a quorum of the Board, also present: Greg Bengtson, City Attorney Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager Judy D. Long, City Clerk Absent: None. None. None. CITIZEN FORUM AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None. CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 10, 1996. (6.2) Resolution Number 96-5019 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with David M. Griffith and Associates, LTD to perform a cost allocation study for the Department of Information Services. (6.3) Approval of a project to replace the floor tile in Heritage Hall and direct staff to establish a bid date. (6.4) Resolution Number 96-5020 consenting to the assignment by Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States to DMH & Associates, L.L.C., of its obligations under an Agreement relating to access improvements and release of Equitable from such obligations. Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities, responded to the Mayor's inquiry of the need to replace the floor in Heritage Hall at the Bi -Centennial Center, stating that it was worn and over fifteen years old. 96-612 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, to approve all items on the consent agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0) . Motion carried. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS (7.1) Discussion of possible application for 1996 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Program and for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME Program) . Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the grant programs, elaborating on the status of the current HOME Program and options for the use of funds. In response to Commission inquiry he stated that while the City could accept both grants, if awarded, it is unlikely that the City would receive both. He also spoke regarding local emergency funds for the recent flood damage. Action Dennis Kissinger explained matching funds, emergency needs and federal funds. 96-613 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, to proceed with the applications for the CDBG and HOME Programs in the realm of $200,000 to $300,000 each and set the date for a Public Hearing of July 8, 1996. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 96-9743 amending Chapter 38 of the Salina Code by adding provisions prohibiting yellow curb parking. Judy Long confirmed no comments have been received. 96-614 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9743 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Perney, Seaton, Divine, Brungardt, Maxwell. Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.2) Second reading Ordinance Number 96-9745 amending Chapter 25 of the Salina Code by adding provisions prohibiting aggressive begging/ soliciting. Judy Long confirmed no comments have been received. 96-615 Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9745 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Perney, Seaton, Divine, Brungardt, Maxwell. Nay: (0) . Motion carried. (8.3) Second reading Ordinance Number 96-9746 amending Chapter 25 of the Salina Code by changing the penalty classification regarding criminal damage to property and by adding provisions regarding criminal trespass. Judy Long confirmed no comments have been received. 96-616 Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9746 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Perney, Seaton, Divine, Brungardt, Maxwell. Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.4) Second reading Ordinance Number 96-9747 amending Chapter 7 of the Salina Code by defining certain words and phrases and adding provisions regarding dangerous or vicious dogs. Judy Long confirmed no comments have been received. 96-617 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9747 on second reading. Jim Hill, Chief of Police, responded to the Mayor's concerns regarding the mandating of veterinarian reporting of dog bites on other animals. He was not concerned about mandatory reporting and agreed with voluntary compliance by veterinarians. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Perney, Seaton, Divine, Brungardt, Maxwell. Nay: (0) . Motion carried. (8.5) Resolution Number 96-5018 stating the permanent status of the Smoky Hill Museum. Martha Rhea, Director of Arts and Humanities, explained the Resolution of Permanence which is part of the accreditation process by the American Association of Museums. 96-618 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, to adopt Resolution Number 96-5018 and acknowledge receipt of the bylaws of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission. Jack Henry, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of Kansas Wesleyan University and Chairman of the Arts and Humanities Commission, spoke in favor of the resolution and noted the prestigious honor for Salina if accreditation was given. The Mayor called for a vote. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Action # —96-619 96-620 96-621 96-622 96-623 (8.6) Ordinance Number 96-9748 amending Chapter 8 of the Salina Code by adding provisions relating to the posting of noncommercial opinion signs and political signs. Greg Bengston and Dennis Kissinger explained the necessity of the inance, recent court cases and detailed what was contained within the Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development, clarified that the 8 foot sign can be double faced for a total of sixteen square feet per sign and spoke regarding the location of signs on properties. Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9748 for first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to declare an emergency exists in order to have the second reading of this ordinance today. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9758 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5), Perney, Seaton, Divine, Brungardt, Maxwell. Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.7) Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Perney, that the Commission recess into executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter related to non -elected city personnel, for the reason that public discussion of the matter would potentially invade the privacy rights of the personnel involved; and reconvene in this room in 10 minutes, or at 4:40 p.m. Mayor Maxwell noted no action was expected and called for a vote to the motion. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. The Board of Commissioners recessed at 4:30 p.m. and reconvened at 4:40 p.m. No action was taken. None. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye:(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m. [ SEAL] ATTEST: '4_0 40. /,'� D. Ing , CMC' C Clerk :ely Maxwell, Mayor