01-25-1993 Minutes93-018
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 25, 1993
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, January 25, 1993, at 4:00
p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Carol E. Beggs, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Peter F. Brungardt
Commissioner John Divine
Commissioner Stephen C. Ryan
Commissioner Joseph A. Warner
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk
None
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CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of January 16 through
January 23, 1993 as "LIFE UNDERWRITERS' WEEK". The proclamation was read
by Judy Neuschafer, Public Relations Chairperson for the Salina Association of
Life Underwriters.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 11, 1993.
(6.2) Petition Number 4052 was filed by Darvin Dent, for certain street and
utility improvements in Austin Subdivision. (This petition should be referred
to the City Engineer to check its validity.)
(6.3) Set the date of March 1, 1993 for a public hearing on the proposed
construction of certain improvements and rehabilitation of existing facilities
at Wastewater Treatment Plant Number 1.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that all items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 92-13, filed by William Stover, for the rezoning of Lot 11, Block
7, Replat of Faith Addition, be denied.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the rezoning request and the reasons for the City Planning
Commission's denial.
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Bill Stover, 5001 E. Country Club Road, the applicant, said he feels
a precedent has already been set for duplexes in this area and asked the City
Commissioners to refer the rezoning application back to the City Planning
Commission for reconsideration.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Ryan
that Zoning Application 92-13 be returned to the City Planning Commission for
reconsideration for the following reasons: (1) No previously implied zoning
is the City's responsibility; (2) The character of the neighborhood supports a
multi -family residential transitional area; and (3) The character of the
overall neighborhood would seem to be well served by a duplex in this
location. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(7.2) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Plat
Application 92-7, filed by Sunset Plaza, Inc., for the approval of the Replat
of part of Block One, Riverdale Addition, be approved.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the application.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted, that the
final plat of the Replat of Part of Block One Riverdale Addition be approved,
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the final plat. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) .
Motion adopted.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 93-9548 providing for the vacation
of a certain portion of Third Street in the Original Townsite of the City of
Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Ordinance Number 93-9548 providing for the vacation of a certain portion of
Third Street in the Original Townsite of the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas, be adopted. Aye: Brungardt, Divine, Ryan, Warner, Beggs. (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.2) Second Reading Ordinance Number 93-9549 unconditionally approving
the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Salina Airport Authority in an
amount not to exceed $650,000 for the purpose of financing the cost of airport
improvements located at the Salina Municipal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Ordinance Number 93-9549 unconditionally approving the issuance of general
obligation bonds by the Salina Airport Authority in an amount not to exceed
$650,000 for the purpose of financing the cost of airport improvements located
at the Salina Municipal Airport, be adopted. Aye: Brungardt, Divine, Ryan,
Warner, Beggs. (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.3) Resolution Number 93-4546, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest a force account agreement between the City of Salina,
Kansas, and the Kansas Department of Transportation for construction
engineering services on the Santa Fe/Prescott Intersection Improvements,
Project No. 85U-1416-01.
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities,
reviewed the agreement.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Divine
that Resolution Number 93-4546, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest a force account agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas,
and the Kansas Department of Transportation for construction engineering
services on the Santa Fe/Prescott Intersection Improvements, Project No.
85U-1416-01, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
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Don Hoff, Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the terms
of the agreement.
Ernest Cole, 153 S. Front, asked about the impact of a major chlorine
leak in Salina neighborhoods.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said this project is to decrease
the possibility of that happening.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 93-4547, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest an agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas and Wilson and
Company, Engineers and Architects for design services related to chlorine
storage and chlorine feed facilities at the Water Treatment Plant in an amount
not to exceed $87,700, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.5) Resolution Number 93-4548, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest a three party agreement for engineering service between
the City of Salina, Kansas; Bucher, Willis and Ratliff, Engineers; and the
Kansas Department of Transportation for the proposed Magnolia Road / I-135
Interchange Project Number 135-85 K-4792-01.
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities,
reviewed the agreement and said that critical issues must be addressed to
determine the feasibility of the project.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said a cost/benefit analysis is
necessary, as well as a firm estimate of the cost of the project. He said a
significant local investment will be required.
Larry Triplett, 2111 Melrose Lane, said he feels that the project is
not needed and is opposed to funding this study.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 93-4548, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest a three party agreement for engineering service between the
City of Salina, Kansas; Bucher, Willis and Ratliff, Engineers; and the Kansas
Department of Transportation for the proposed Magnolia Road / I-135
Interchange Project Number 135-85 K-4792-01, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Resolution Number 93-4549, appointing a member to the City Planning
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that Resolution Number 93-4549, appointing a member to the City Planning
Commission, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 93-4550, approving the sale of a dwelling unit
under Section 5(h) of the Housing Act of 1937.
Abner Purney, Director of the Salina Housing Authority, said this is
the first public housing unit to be sold under the Homeownership Program. He
said the house will return to the property tax rolls. He reviewed the
qualifications for persons to purchase low-income housing.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 93-4550, approving the sale of a dwelling unit under Section
5(h) of the Housing Act of 1937, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.4) Resolution Number 93-4547,
authorizing the Mayor
to execute and the
City Clerk to attest
an agreement
between the City of
Salina, Kansas and
Wilson and Company,
Engineers and
Architects for design
services related to
chlorine storage and
chlorine feed
facilities at the Water
Treatment Plant in
an amount not to exceed
$87,700.
Don Hoff, Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the terms
of the agreement.
Ernest Cole, 153 S. Front, asked about the impact of a major chlorine
leak in Salina neighborhoods.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said this project is to decrease
the possibility of that happening.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 93-4547, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest an agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas and Wilson and
Company, Engineers and Architects for design services related to chlorine
storage and chlorine feed facilities at the Water Treatment Plant in an amount
not to exceed $87,700, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.5) Resolution Number 93-4548, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest a three party agreement for engineering service between
the City of Salina, Kansas; Bucher, Willis and Ratliff, Engineers; and the
Kansas Department of Transportation for the proposed Magnolia Road / I-135
Interchange Project Number 135-85 K-4792-01.
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities,
reviewed the agreement and said that critical issues must be addressed to
determine the feasibility of the project.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, said a cost/benefit analysis is
necessary, as well as a firm estimate of the cost of the project. He said a
significant local investment will be required.
Larry Triplett, 2111 Melrose Lane, said he feels that the project is
not needed and is opposed to funding this study.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 93-4548, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City
Clerk to attest a three party agreement for engineering service between the
City of Salina, Kansas; Bucher, Willis and Ratliff, Engineers; and the Kansas
Department of Transportation for the proposed Magnolia Road / I-135
Interchange Project Number 135-85 K-4792-01, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Resolution Number 93-4549, appointing a member to the City Planning
Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that Resolution Number 93-4549, appointing a member to the City Planning
Commission, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 93-4550, approving the sale of a dwelling unit
under Section 5(h) of the Housing Act of 1937.
Abner Purney, Director of the Salina Housing Authority, said this is
the first public housing unit to be sold under the Homeownership Program. He
said the house will return to the property tax rolls. He reviewed the
qualifications for persons to purchase low-income housing.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 93-4550, approving the sale of a dwelling unit under Section
5(h) of the Housing Act of 1937, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
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(8.8) Resolution Number 93-4551, accepting the self-evaluation required by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the City of Salina, Kansas.
Mike Morgan, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the Act and its
requirement for self-evaluation of compliance. He thanked the Accessibility
Advisory Board for its assistance in identifying projects around Salina that
need attention.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Resolution Number 93-4551, accepting the self-evaluation required by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the City of Salina, Kansas, be
adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.9) Report on bids received Tuesday, January 12, 1993 for 1992 Utility
Improvements in Engineering Project 92-863. (Award the contract to Smoky
Hill, Inc. in the amount of $58,246.00.)
Shawn O'Leary, Assistant Director of Engineering and Utilities,
reviewed the bids received and recommended the contract be awarded to Smoky
Hill, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Brungardt
that the staff recommendation be accepted and that the contract for 1992
Utility Improvements in Engineering Project 92-863 be awarded to Smoky Hill,
Inc. in the amount of $58,246.00. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.10) Consideration of additional staffing in Wastewater Division of the
Water and Wastewater Department.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the need for additional
personnel to respond to emergencies and to provide preventative maintenance in
the Wastewater Division.
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Ryan
that two additional Utility Maintenance Worker I positions in the Wastewater
Division be authorized. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Brungardt, seconded by Commissioner Warner
that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye:
(5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted. The meeting adSjourned at 5:09 p.m.
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Carol E. Beggs, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Jacqueline Shiever, CMC
City Clerk