07-23-2012 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 23, 2012
4:00 p.m.
W The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on Chamber of Commerce
and Salina Downtown, Inc. budget requests. The Regular Meeting of the Board of
Z 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.
There were present:
Mayor Norman M. Jennings, Presiding Officer
Commissioner Samantha P. Angell
Commissioner'Kaye J. Crawford
Commissioner Aaron Householter
Commissioner Barb Shirley
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 12-6923 providing for repair
or removal of six dangerous structures.
Mayor Jennings opened the public hearing.
Elvin DeVorss, Building Official, summarized the process, state statutes, and the
locations and conditions of the structures.
A discussion occurred during the staff report between Mayor Jennings and Mr.
DeVorss of use of a structure as storage and Commissioner Crawford and Mr.
DeVorss regarding property ownership.
Mr. DeVorss responded to Mayor Jennings' request of explaining the process of
recovering cost.
A discussion followed between Director of Development Services Gary Hobbie,
Mayor Jennings, Commissioner Shirley, Commissioner Householter, Mr. DeVorss,
and Deputy City Manager regarding cost recovery, future taxes, and cost of
demolition.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
12-0182 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt
' Resolution No. 12-6923. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of July 16, 2012.
(6.2) Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection,
Project No. 11-2898 with Mayer Specialty Services, in the amount of $23,869.
(6.3) Authorize the submittal of an application for the 2012 Kansas Emergency Solutions
Grant Program.
(6.4) Resolution No. 12-6924 amending the City of Salina Personnel Manual.
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12-0183 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application Z12-4, filed by Todd Welsh, requesting a change in zoning district
classification from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single -Family Residential) on a 7.26
19 acre tract of land located at the north end of Quail Hollow Drive and Prairie Lane,
$ east of Presbyterian Manor.
� (7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 12-10648.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, preliminary plat,
Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, and that second reading of
the ordinance will be held until approval of the final plat.
Todd Welsh, applicant, requested approval of the application and was available for
further questions.
Mayor Jennings commented on the objection from a surrounding property owner.
12-0184 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to pass
Ordinance No. 12-10648 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 12-6922 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Workforce Housing
Development Agreement with TWI Development, Inc.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Development Services, explained the grants funding,
special assessments, and proposed agreement.
Mr. Hobbie then responded to Commissioner Angell's question regarding
execution of the agreement.
City Manager Jason Gage spoke on the project's efficiencies and creating valuable
affordable housing.
Mayor Jennings questioned whether TWI has been involved in other affordable
housing within the community. Mr. Hobbie confirmed that they had.
Deputy City Manager Michael Schrage commented on the soliciting and review of
proposals for project.
Dennis Lauver, Chamber of Commerce, thanked city staff and Jerry Moran for their
work and support for work force housing.
12-0185 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-6922. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Request for direction to staff regarding potential implementation of publication of
regular ordinances by summary and whether to continue to require two readings
for regular ordinances as a result of elimination of State law requirement.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained House Bill 2166 with the change in the
publication requirement and the elimination of the second reading requirement for
first class cities.
' Mayor Jennings expressed his support of publication of the ordinance in summary
form. He also felt that it was beneficial to retain the two reading for ordinance,
because of the potential citizen and staff input that may occur between the readings.
The remaining four members of the Commission concurred with Mayor Jennings
and asked staff to bring back a resolution for consideration.
(8.3) Second reading Ordinance No. 12-10646 vacating a 36 foot segment of the platted
restricted access along the north side of Lot 1, Block 1 in the Premier Addition.
Mayor Jennings noted that Ordinance No. 12-10646 was passed on first reading on
July 16, 2012, since that time no comments have been received, and the amendment
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to the ordinance between readings.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the Driveway Agreement and Covenants.
12-0,86 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt
Ordinance No. 12-10646 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Angell,
w Crawford, Householter, Shirley. Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion carried.
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12-087 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to add the
V Driveway Agreement and Covenants to the agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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12-0188 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to authorize
the Mayor to execute the Driveway Agreement and Covenants with Premier Properties
and American AgCredit. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion carried.
(8.4) Second reading Ordinance No. 12-10647 vacating a 30 foot segment of the platted
restricted access adjoining the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1 in the Premier
Addition.
Mayor Jennings noted that Ordinance No. 12-10647 was passed on first reading on
July 16, 2012 and since that time no comments have been received.
12-0189 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
Ordinance No. 12-10647 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Angell,
Crawford, Householter, Shirley. Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS `
None.
ADJOURNMENT
' 12-0190 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, that the
regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
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[SEAL] Norman M. Jennings, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shandi Wicks, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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