07-21-2003 MinutesCommission
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03-6038
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 21, 2003
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the 2004 Budget. 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 Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the issuance of Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Salina Regional
Health Center, Inc.), Series 2003.
(5.1 a) Resolution No. 03-5950 determining the intent of the City of Salina to issue its
Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Salina Regional Health Center), Series 2003.
(5.1b) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10155 authorizing the issuance of Hospital
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.), Series 2003 for the
purpose of refunding Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Asbury -Salina Regional
Medical Center, Inc. Project), Series 1993.
Mayor Jilka opened the public hearing.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the issuance. Mr. Bengtson then clarified for
Commissioner Divine, that UMB Bank would continue to serve as trustee and receive payments
directly from the hospital.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt Resolution No. 03-5950 and Ordinance No.
03-10155 on first reading.
Commissioner Shadwick withdrew his motion.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5950. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to pass Ordinance
No. 03-10155 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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03-603
03-6040
03-6041
03-6042
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 14, 2003.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Continuation of Application #SR02-1, filed by the Salina City Planning Commission,
requesting an amendment to Section 34-74.1 of the Salina Code to establish :minimum design and
paving standards for private streets in residential subdivisions.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request.
Mr. Andrew commented on the modification of the existing white street signs used to denote private
streets and insuring that the private ownership and maintenance status of the street is noted on the real
estate listings of property served by a private street. He then summarized the Planning Commission's
recommendations regarding the hardship or waiver provision and the establishment of a street
maintenance fund.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Divine, Commissioner Marrs,
Commissioner Webb, City Manager Dennis Kissinger, and Mr. Andrew regarding the hardship or
waiver provision and the street maintenance fund.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to direct staff to
incorporate changes as recommended, that private streets be built to public street standards, a safety
valve provision be included relating to specific situations that make it difficult or impossible to build
to the standards and indicate that developers need to provide an estimate of maintenance cost for staff
to review. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application #Z03-7, filed by the Salina City Planning Commission, requesting an
amendment to Chapter 42, Article XIV of the Salina Code, by adding Section 42-692.1 to establish
a definition for Hospital.
(7.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 03-10156.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jilka, Commissioner Divine, and Mr. Andrew
regarding the Hospital -Medical Working Group, the comprehensive plan, future land use, and
permitted uses.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to pass Ordinance
No. 03-10156 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 03-10154 amending Chapter 8, Article VI, Division 1,
Section 8-178 of the Salina Code adopting local amendments to Chapter 1 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code.
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk, clarified that Ordinance No. 03-10154 was passed on first
reading on July 14, 2003 and since that time no comments have been received.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Divine, City Manager Dennis Kissinger,
and Deputy City Manager Michael Morgan regarding contractors' responsibilities.
Commissioner Marrs commented on his opposition noting that the process would be
ensuring trench safety for just city employees and not the employees of the contractors.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt Ordinance
No. 03-10154 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Divine, Shadwick, Webb, Jilka.
Nay: (1) Marrs. Motion carried.
Commission
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(8.2) Resolution No. 03-5957 authorizing an agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff
Corporation for the North Broadway Boulevard Corridor Study.
Commissioner Divine excused herself from the quorum due to conflict of interest.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained that in 2002 staff
submitted an application to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for federal -aid STP
safety funding for three intersections that had high accident volumes and severity, ratings. Mr. O'Leary
continued to explain the agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation for the North Broadway
Boulevard Corridor Study and project funding. Mr. O'Leary then responded to Commissioner
Shadwick's inquiry regarding access controls.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 03-5957 authorizing an agreement with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation for the
North Broadway Boulevard Corridor study in an amount not to exceed $50,767.47. Aye: (4). Nay:
(0). Abstain: (1) Divine. Motion carried.
Commissioner Divine returned to the quorum.
(8.3) Request for Executive Sessions (real estate).
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner :Divine, to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes to discuss preliminary matters pertaining to the acquisition of real
estate and matters subject to the attorney-client privilege for the reason that public discussion would
adversely affect the City's position in relation to acquisition of the real estate and would waive the
attorney-client privilege; and reconvene at 5:25 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:55 p.m. and reconvened at 5:25
p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to reconvene in
the current executive session for an additional ten minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission returned to the current executive session at 5:25 p.m. and
reconvened at 5:32 p.m. No action was taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
03-6046 Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Alan E. Jil , Ma r
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk