10-12-1998 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 12, 1998
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session to discuss a) 911; Mobile Data
Terminals, b) Tally Ho Project Status, and c) Fee Discount Policy. 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.
were present:
Mayor Peter F. Brungardt, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan Jilka
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of October 18"' - 24', 1998 as YWCA WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE in the
city of Salina. The proclamation was read by Sherry Martin, Executive Director of the Young
Women's Christian Association.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 28, 1998.
(6.2) Approval of the plans and specifications for the construction of Cloud Street Booster
Pump Station, Project No. 98-1149.
(6.3) Dedication of right-of-way to the Kansas Department of Transportation for bridge
improvements.
(6.4) Approval of feasibility report for the 1998 Sidewalk Program and setting a date for
public hearing.
(6.4a) Resolution No. 98-5341 directing and ordering a public hearing on the advisability
of improvement to public concrete sidewalks on the south side of Republic Ave. from
Broadway Blvd. to Pontiac Ave. and the north side of Republic Ave. from Pontiac Ave. to
Cherokee Dr.
(6.4b) Resolution No. 98-5342 directing and ordering a public hearing on the advisability
of improvement to public concrete sidewalks on the north side of Crawford St. from
Marymount Rd. to Fairdale Rd.
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98-1736
98-1737
98-1738
98-1739
(6.4c) Resolution No. 98-5343 directing and ordering a public hearing on the advisability
of improvement to public concrete sidewalks on the west side of Ohio St. from Prescott Ave.
to Edison Pl.
(6.4d) Resolution No. 98-5344 directing and ordering a public hearing on the advisability
of improvement to public concrete sidewalks on the east side of Ohio St. from Cloud St. to
Albert Ave.
(6.4e) Resolution No. 98-5345 directing and ordering a public hearing on the advisability
of improvement to public concrete sidewalks on the south side of Pacific Ave. from Second St.
to Ninth St.
(6.4f) Resolution No. 98-5346 directing and ordering a public hearing on the advisability
of improvement to public concrete sidewalks on the east side of Ninth St. from Otto Ave. to
Saturn Ave.
The Commissioners asked questions regarding the sidewalk improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 98-9894 granting to Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company a franchise and the right to construct, operate, maintain and extend a telecommunications
system in the City.
Darron Leiker, Assistant to the City Manager, gave the staff report.
(8.4) It was suggested that Item 8.4, a request for Executive Session, take place at this time
and that the Clerk simultaneously play the audio tape of the first reading of Ordinance Number 98-
9894 in the regular public meeting room in compliance with Kansas law regarding the approval of
franchise ordinances.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the City
Commission recess into executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter (related to
non -elected personnel, for the reason that public discussion of the matter may violate the privacy
rights of the non -elected personnel to be discussed); and that the City Commission reconvene in this
room in 10 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The Board of Commissioners recessed into Executive Session at 4:20 p.m. An audio
tape of Ordinance Number 98-9894 was played in the regular public meeting room during the
Executive Session. The Commissioners reconvened at 4:30 p.m. No action was taken based upon
the discussion in Executive Session.
Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve
Ordinance Number 98-9894 for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Consider temporary closure of South Fifth Street between Center Street and South
Street to accommodate the City Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project No. 97-1058.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the request.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to authorize
temporary closure of a portion of South Fifth Street between South Street and Center Street at the
request of the City Department of Utilities beginning on October 19, 1998 and ending on May 1,
1999. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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98-1741
(8.3) Change Order No. 4 for the South Ninth Street Corridor Improvements, Phase II,
Project No. 97-1037.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General Services, explained the change
order.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to approve
Change Order No. 4 on the South Ninth street Corridor Improvements, Phase II, Project No. 97-
1037 in the amount of $13,983.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the Regular
of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
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