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04-18-1994 Minutes OrganizationThe Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 18, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor Peter F. Brungardt, Chairman presiding Commissioner Carol E. Beggs Commissioner John Divine Commissioner Evelyn Maxwell Commissioner Joseph A. Warner comprising a quorum of the Board, also present: Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager Judy D. Long, City Clerk Absent: Greg Bengtson, City Attorney CITIZEN FORUM None AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS (4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 17 - 23, 1994 as "National Volunteer Week." The Proclamation was read by Nancy Klostermeyer, Director of R.S.V.P. ( Retired Senior Volunteer Program) , who then presented the city with a simulated check for $312,055 which represents the number of hours, as reported by R.S.V.P. volunteers at $5.00 per hour. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME (5.1) Public Hearing on republishing the 1994 Tourism and Convention Budget. (5. 1a) Resolution Number 94-4733 providing for the amendment of the 1994 Tourism and Convention Fund. Robert K. Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the recommended change from $475,000 to $560,333. Mayor Brungardt declared the public hearing open. Gerald Cook, President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 encouraged the Commissioners to approve the amendment. Sylvia Rice, Vice President Convention and Visitors Division of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, was present of answer questions from the ' Commissioners. There were no other comments filed, written or oral, so the Mayor I declared the public hearing closed. 94-170 Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that Resolution Number 94-4733, providing for the amendment of the 1994 Tourism and Convention fund be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Commissioner Divine complimented the Chamber of Commerce and the Bicentennial Center for their efforts. Commission Action (6.1) (6.2) CONSENT AGENDA Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 11, 1994. Set the date of May 10, 1994, 10:00 a.m. , to receive bids for vehicles and equipment. 94-171 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs, that all items on the Consent Agenda be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS (7.1) Applications for 1994 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program. Dean Andrew, Assistant City Planner, explained the applications that were received. 94-172 ! Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Beggs, that the City Manager be authorized to file the applications for the 1994 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program and sign the related grant agreements. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION (8.1) Report on bids to construct a Household Hazardous Waste Building. Frank Weinhold, Director of General Services, reviewed the bids received. 94-173 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell, that the staff recommendation be accepted and that the contract to construct a Household Hazardous Waste Building be awarded to Keehner Construction in the amount of $52,650.00. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Maxwell thanked the Police Department, Fire Department and Saline County Sheriff Office for their help with the mock traffic accident staged for high school students. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of organizing, Judy D. Long, City Clerk, presiding. There were present: Commissioner Carol E. Beggs Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt Commissioner John Divine Commissioner Evelyn Maxwell Commissioner Joseph A. Warner comprising a quorum of the Board, also present: Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager Judy D. Long, City Clerk Absent: Greg Bengtson, City Attorney 94-174 Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that Commissioner Warner be nominated for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. - Co nis-s an - -- - -- -- - - - - _ - - -- -- -- ---- ----------- - - -- - 94-175 Moved by Commissioner Beggs, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt, that the nominations be closed. The presiding officer declared the nominations I' closed and a vote taken. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Commissioner Warner was declared unanimously elected Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. 94-176 94-177 Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs, that Commissioner Divine 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 taken. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion carried. Commissioner Divine was declared unanimously elected Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Mayor Warner presented a plaque and gavel to Commissioner Brungardt in appreciation of his term as Mayor from April 19, 1993 to April 18, 1994. Mayor Brungardt said it has been his pleasure to serve as Mayor this last year. He noted the many functions attended in this capacity and said he found it interesting and a learning experience. He thanked the Commissioners, staff, his wife and the citizens of Salina. Mayor Warner congratulated Commissioner Brungardt on his service this past year. He went on to say he looked forward to working with the Commissioners, staff and citizens in this upcoming year. Moved that the regular (5). Nay: (0). [SEAL] ATTEST: ud D. ong i y Clerk ADJOURNMENT by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell, meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m. W rn Mayor� a e