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09-11-1995 MinutesAction 95-319 CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 4:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, September 11, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor John Divine, Chairman presiding Commissioner R. Abner Perney 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 Barbara R. Weber, Deputy City Clerk Commissioner Evelyn Maxwell Judy D. Long, City Clerk CITIZEN FORUM Mr. Robinson, Phoenix Hotel Apartment 260, informed the Commission that he and a friend have been decreasing the mosquito population, at no cost to the city, by trimming dead trees along the Bill Burke River until Bob Ash told him to stop. He told the Commission that "something" is living there. He estimated it to be four to five feet long and could possibly be dangerous to the citizens. He was instructed to speak with Darron Leiker, of the City Manager's Office. AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS (4.1) The Week of September 11 through 17, 1995 as "PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION NATIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK." The proclamation was read by Merlin G. Stephens, President of the Salina Area POW/MIA Awareness Group. (4.2) The Week of September 17 through 23, 1995 as "CONSTITUTION WEEK." The proclamation was read by Mrs. Mary Bain Armour, Constitution Week Chairman, Mary Wade Strother Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None. CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 28, 1995. (6.2) Change Order Number 1 for the Police Department Remodeling Improvements Project Number 95-941. (6.3) Approval of the plans and specifications for Pump Station Number 1 and Pump Station Number 3 Rehabilitation Project Number 95-943 and direct staff to set a date to receive bids. Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve all items on the consent agenda. Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. None. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS Action 95-320 95-321 95-322 95-323 95-324 ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Adding the Smoky Hill Museum to the listing of City -owned buildings where alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed under certain limited terms and conditions. (8.1a) First reading Ordinance Number 95-9706. Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the change to Section 5-25 of the Salina Code. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to approve Ordinance Number 95-9706 for first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.2) Resolution Number 95-4923 regarding land acquisition for the Ohio Avenue/North Street Intersection Improvements Project Number 95-921. Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities, explained the acquisition of right-of-way. Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution Number 95-4923 authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement for acquisition of right-of-way. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. (8.3) Resolution Number 95-4922 authorizing an amendment to the Escrow Trust Agreement dated as of January 1, 1994 between the City of Salina and UMB/National Bank of America. Bob Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the amendment to the January 1, 1994 agreement. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, to adopt Resolution Number 95-4922. Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. (8.4) Change Order Number 1 for the Eastgate Addition Drainage Improvements Project Number 95-937. Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities, explained the change order. Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, gave the location of this project. He informed the Commission that the City is taking on the role of the developer in this project as the City was the former owner. These improvements are normally the responsibility of the property owner. Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, to approve Change Order Number 1 for the Eastgate Addition Drainage Improvements, Project Number 95-937, in the amount of $7,320.00. Aye: (4). Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Mayor Divine read Resolution Number 95-4924, expressing gratitude and appreciation to Robert K. Biles for serving as the Director of Finance and Administration for the City of Salina. Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution Number 95-4924. All the Commissioners acknowledged their appreciation of Mr. Biles. Mayor Divine called for a vote on the motion. Aye: (4). Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Mr. Biles responded to the praises of the City Commission. He stated that the City has an outstanding staff for the community to be proud of and that he was pleased to work here and serve the people of Salina. (8.5) Request for Executive Session to discuss real estate and personnel matters. Action 95-325 95-326 95-327 Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Seaton, that the City Commission recess into executive session for the purpose of discussing: First, a personnel matter regarding a non -elected employee of the City for the reason that public discussion of the matter would invade the privacy of the employee involved; and Second, preliminary matters relating to the acquisition of interests in real estate for the reason that public discussion would jeopardize the City's negotiating position; and reconvene in this room in twenty-five (25) minutes or at 5:00 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The Board of Commissioners recessed at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Seaton, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the following agreements in a final form approved by the City Manager and City Attorney for right-of-way necessary for the Magnolia/I-135 Interchange Project. 1) With Com. Co., Inc. for 4.93 acres of right-of-way in the amount of $24,750. and 2) With Mary Sue Wallerius Ash and Patrick Wallerius, for 5.116 acres of right-of-way in the amount of $25,580. Aye: (4) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS (9.1) The Mayor announced there will be no City Commission meeting next Monday, September 18, 1995. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Seaton, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Aye: (4). Nay: (0). The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m. J hn Divine, Mayor [ SEAL ] ATTEST: D g, City Cl k Commissioner be adjourned.