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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 4, 2012
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session on Citizens Open Forum.
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 Norman M. Jennings, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Samantha P. Angell
Commissioner Kaye J. Crawford
Commissioner Aaron Householter
Commissioner Barb Shirley
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
Jim Brown thanked the commission for the 2012 budget funding and supporting the
Salina Municipal Band.
Casey Haden, 2255 Sherwood Lane, expressed his concerns regarding fluoridation
in the city water.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing and report on Petition No. 4345 (filed by Sean A. VanMeter)
requesting a vacation on the South 14 feet of the North 48 feet of Lot 3, Block 5 of the
Country Oak Estates Addition.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No.12-10641.
Mayor Jennings opened the public hearing.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, the affected utilities and
action alternatives.
Mr. Andrew responded to Commissioner Angell and Mayor Jenning's questions
regarding the easement request.
Mike Fraser, Director of Public Works, responded to City Manager Jason Gage's
question regarding Public Works' objection to the request. Mr. Fraser also
responded to Mayor Jennings question.
The petitioner explained the intended use for the potentially acquired land. He
then responded to Commissioner Householter's question regarding the location of
the proposed shop.
A conversation ensued between Commissioner Angell, Commissioner Householter,
Mr. Fraser and Mr. Gage regarding the traditional width of the easement.
Mr. Andrew explained the alternative actions for the commission.
Mayor Jennings would like staff to look- into the petitioner's intended use to
minimize the amount of vacated land the petitioner can acquire. Commissioner
Householter concurred.
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Mr. Andrew also responded to Commissioner Householter's question regarding the
location of the proposed shop and the public and private shared land proposal.
Mr. VanMeter noted the location of the building encroaching into the vacated area
and his willingness to allow the City of Salina to utilize the land when needed with
advance notice.
Commissioner Householter identified alternative number 2 as the best option.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to extend the
public hearing to June 18, 2012 to allow additional property research or surveying work to
be performed by City staff . Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 21, 2012.
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10640 requesting an amendment of Article X Signs,
by adding Section 42-518.2 P (Public Use) district to the City's Sign Regulations.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and the Planning
Commission recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to pass
Ordinance No. 12-10640 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion'carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 12-6906 authorizing the Mayor to execute lease agreements with
Salina Regional Health Center to provide emergency and temporary facilities for ongoing
operation of the Salina -Saline County Health Department.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the proposed lease agreements and the deposit
required for each.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, provided more details on the agreements and information
regarding the insurance coverage for the locations.
Mayor Jennings thanked Salina Regional Health Center for expediting of the agreements
and the use of the buildings at no cost.
Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-6906. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
[SEAL] Norman ennings, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, City Clerk
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