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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 15, 1996
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 15, 1996, at 4:00 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor John Divine, Chairman presiding
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner Evelyn Maxwell
Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt
Commissioner Kristin M. Seaton
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
Mayor Divine noted a large group present and asked a representative
to come forward.
Katie Fest, Stewart School, identified the group as Girl Scout Troop
970 and advised the Commission that the troop was present to experience a
City Commission meeting for the "Today and Tomorrow" patch.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the Commission -Manager form
of government by the City of Salina.
Mayor Divine read a letter from I . C . M . A . congratulating Salina on 75
years of a Commission -Manager form of government. The Mayor asked Dennis
Kissinger, City Manager, for his comments and noted that the Commission had
received a plaque that the Mayor will give to the City Manager to display.
(4.2) The day of April 21, 1996, as "Tribute to Robert Caldwell Day." The
proclamation was read by Will Burnett, City of Salina Human Relations Director.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 1996.
(6.2) Resolution Number 96-5003 authorizing the City Manager to execute
Certificates of Release from Environmental Condition Liability for George W.
Marshall, M.D., Lots 26, 28 and part of Lot 30, Block 2 of Santa Fe Park
Addition to the City of Salina.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt,
to approve all items on the consent agenda. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance Number 96-9731 vacating the 20' utility
easement on Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 23, of Belmont Addition.
Judy Long, City Clerk, advised no comments have been received.
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Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell,
to adopt Ordinance Number 96-9731 on second reading. A roll call vote was
taken. Aye: (5), Perney, Brungardt, Maxwell, Seaton, Divine. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance Number 96-9732 amending Chapter 23 of the
Salina Code regarding bail bonding regulations.
Judy Long, City Clerk, explained the ordinance will require
registration of insurance companies who are operating bail bonding companies
in the City.
Moved by Commissioner Maxwell, seconded by Commissioner
Brungardt, to approve Ordinance Number 96-9732 for first reading. Aye: (5) .
Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution Number 96-5004 authorizing the public sale of $1,847,000
principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series
1996-A.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the
resolution also sets the date to receive bids and publish public notice.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Perney,
to adopt Resolution Number 96-5004. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried.
(8.4) Consideration of a possible transfer or sale of certain unused City
property in downtown Salina.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the
property location on North Santa Fe Avenue, the history of the Arcade
( covered sidewalk) , the requested use, and the options to the Commission that
include: retaining the restrooms and reopening them to the public; retaining the
restrooms and continue using them for storage or; declaring the property
surplus and sell. Mr. Snyder answered Commission questions regarding the
cost of the sealed bid process and the locations of the other public restrooms
in the downtown area. Mr. Snyder informed the Commission that he has
discussed the issue with Nick Slechta, President of Salina Downtown, Inc. who
did not object to the closing of the discussed facilities.
Brian Metzger, President of Recovery Cove, Inc., explained the
request to the Commissioners, and estimated a few thousand people annually
use their facility.
Mayor Divine noted his preference to provide a grant of the
property to the organization.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Perney,
to declare the property surplus and negotiate with the interested party,
Recovery Cove, Inc., to determine a fair sale price. Both Commissioners
indicated they expect the sale price to be low.
Commissioner Seaton supported the motion on the floor stating that
no negative comments have been received in the 2 years since the facility had
been closed.
Mayor Divine called for a vote on the motion. Aye: (4) . Nay: (1) ,
Maxwell. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Divine at the end of his Mayoral term.
Mayor Divine gave his comments regarding his term as Mayor, noting
that the past year has been the best twelve month opportunity and the most
impressive opportunity to meet people and appreciate the diversity of the
community, participating with 45,000 other people. He stated there is no better
place to live in the country. He shared his vision of Salina being a good place
to raise a family and live. He stated the importance of citizen comments on
this vision and thanked the citizens and fellow commissioners. He thanked the
staff stating they are the best anywhere in the country. He stated that
Dennis Kissinger is the Executive Leader for the community and his secretary
LaDonna has been extremely helpful to him during his term. He thanked his
wife, Debora, and expounded on the importance of family commitment and
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support clarifying that many citizen comments are sent to the City
Commissioners through the Commissioners' spouses.
Mayor Divine offered a challenge to Salina:
Tolerance- -listen to what is being asked.
Care --for family, neighbors, community and the impact of actions on
each. He clarified that citizens are not customers as they don't have
another place to shop; they are "Citizens" with a vested interest in
the community.
Education --is the most important issue facing the community and
needs support.
In closing he asked all citizens to have: Tolerance, Care, and to
support the Educational System.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of
organizing, Judy D. Long, City Clerk, presiding.
Judy Long, City Clerk, called the Organizational Meeting to order.
There were present:
Commissioner
Peter F. Brungardt
Commissioner
John Divine
Commissioner
Kristin Seaton
Commissioner
Abner Perney
Commissioner
Evelyn Maxwell
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Judy D. Long, City Clerk
None.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Seaton,
that Commissioner Maxwell be nominated for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed and a vote was taken. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
carried. Commissioner Maxwell was declared unanimously elected Mayor and
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner
Divine, that Commissioner Seaton be nominated for Acting Mayor and Vice
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed and a vote was taken. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
carried. Commissioner Seaton was declared unanimously elected Acting Mayor
and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Judy Long, City Clerk, turned the gavel over to Mayor Maxwell.
Mayor Maxwell presented a plaque of appreciation and gavel to
Commissioner Divine for his term as Mayor from April 17, 1995 to April 15,
1996.
Mayor Maxwell stated she appreciated her colleagues vote of
confidence and thanked the citizens. She thanked the City Manager, Dennis
Kissinger, and the staff for timely information and applauded the change to
make government more friendly to the citizens. She thanked every City
Employee for their efforts, the Media for making issues clear and fair to the
community, her family for coming today, their support and inspiration, her
children for their encouragement from the borders of the country and the
citizens. In closing she stated that she believes Salina is a Caring Community.
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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
4:44 p.m.
[SEAL] ATTEST: Evelyn Maxwell, Mayor
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Trudy D . 14ng, City C1 k