01-07-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 7, 2013
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on Parks and Recreation
N Pricing Policy. The Regular Meeting of the Board of 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.
U 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
Tracey Sin, 3401/2 S. Connecticut, felt that Community Access Television provided a
valuable service for the community and thanked them for their service.
Ray Hruska, 235 N. Santa Fe Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the action
being taken regarding the Salina -Saline County Health Department building. Mr.
' Hruska continued to comment on the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City and Health Department and the Commissioners should have honored that
agreement.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 14, 2012.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of December 17, 2012.
(6.3) Approve the minutes of December 19, 2012.
(6.4) Approve the minutes of December 27, 2012.
(6.5) Authorize the Maintenance of Water Well No. 12, Project No. 13-2956 to Layne
Christensen Company, in an amount not to exceed $68,626.78.
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(6.6) Resolution No. 13-6965 authorizing the City Manager to renew the agreement with
Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc. for dental care benefits.
(6.7) Award of contract for the Wastewater Pump Station Rehabilitation at Pump Station
Nos. 11 and 42, Project No. 12-2938 to Stevens Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
$138,575.
(6.8) Resolution No. 13-6967 authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with OCCK,
Inc. providing for the funding of public transportation services within the City of
Salina, Kansas.
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13-0001 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application No. PO4-313 (filed by Quail Meadows Estates, Inc.) for the acceptance of
w offered utility and drainage easement dedications to serve Quail Meadows Estates
N Addition No. 2.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, plat, infrastructure
improvements, drainage and Planning Commissions recommendation.
13-0002 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the plat and accept the offered easement dedications for the Quail Meadows
Estates Addition No. 2. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Application No. Z12-23 (filed by Quail Meadows Estates, Inc.) requesting a change
in zoning district classification from PC -1 (Planned Restricted Business) to R-1
(Single -Family Residential) for property located on the south side of Eileen Lane
between Caywood Drive and Melanie Lane.
(7.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10670.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan, potential future improvements of a cul-de-sac, and the
Planning Commissions recommendation.
13-0003 II Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to pass
Ordinance No. 13-10670 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Consider 14 individual applications, (filed by the Salina City Planning
' Commission), requesting amendment of the official zoning map of the City of
Salina for the purpose of mapping the newly established Public Use/Educational
Facilities (P (EF)) zoning classification on fourteen (14) public properties in the city
owned by USD No. 305.
(7.3a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10671
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the requests, current zoning, and the
Planning Commissions recommendation. Mr. Andrew then responded to
Commissioner Householter's question regarding the exclusion of the Hageman,
new maintenance building and former maintenance building sites and to
Commissioner Shirley regarding rezoning the sites where the private schools are
located.
13-0004 Moved by Mayor Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to recess into executive
session for five minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege
and adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene at 4:37 p.m. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission reconvened at 4:37 p.m.
Sandra Hernandez, 1940 Starlight Drive, expressed her opposition of the request.
13-0005 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to pass
Ordinance No. 13-10671 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Resolution No. 13-6963 amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule of the City of
Salina to provide for Water and Wastewater rates.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, summarized the proposed
rates.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jennings and Mr. Franz regarding future
capital improvements.
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13-0006
Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-6963. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 13-6966 adopting the 2013 - 2017 Capital Improvement Program.
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Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, outlined the program and sub-
CIP. Mr. Franz then responded to Commissioner Shirley's question regarding the
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sunset of the special sales tax.
13-0007
Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
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Resolution No. 13-6966 and 2013 Sub-CIP. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 13-6964 authorizing the City Manager to renew the agreement to
Provide Administrative Services for a Self -Funded Health Benefit Plan and
Individual and Aggregate Stop -Loss with B1ueCross BlueShield of Kansas.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the current agreement and
scope of services, plan structure, funding, and stop -loss proposal.
A discussion followed between Mayor Jennings, Ms. Fischer, and Commissioner
Angell regarding seeking of quotations from other carriers and number of claims
under the stop loss coverage.
Janet Hiegert, B1ueCross BlueShield, responded to the Commissioners regarding the
number of claims. She also explained the state wide pool.
Jason Gage, City Manager, questioned on what was the increase across the state.
A discussion followed between Mr. Gage and Ms. Hiegert regarding the state wide
pool, rate increase, and rating formula used.
Bob Charlesworth, Charlesworth Benefits, Overland Park, Kansas, explained to the
' City Commission on the current market for stop loss coverage, seeking bids,
provider discounts, and insurance reimbursed. He felt the final proposal is a
competitive renewal.
13-0008 Moved by Commissioner Angell, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt Resolution
No. 13-6963. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
13-0009 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 5:10 p.m.
[SEAL] Norman M. Jennings, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elsey, CMC, CLtk Clerk
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