01-14-1991 MinutesAction
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 14, 1991
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, January 14, 1991, at 4:00 p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Robert E. Frank, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Carol E. Beggs
Commissioner John Divine
Commissioner Stephen C. Ryan
Commissioner Joseph A. Warner
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk
Absent:
None
None
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed Tuesday, January 15, 1991 as "MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. COMMEMORATION DAY." The proclamation was read by Terry
E. Turner, Pastor of the University United Methodist Church.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of January 20 through 26, 1991 as
"JAYCEE WEEK." The proclamation was read by Tammy McAfee, Secretary of
the Salina Jaycees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 7, 1991
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the Consent Agenda item be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
None
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Report on Petition 4002, which was filed by property owners in the
26th precinct for a sidewalk on the north side of Ellsworth Avenue from Ohio
Street to Roach Street.
(8.1a) Petition Number 4003 filed by property owners in the 800, 900, 1000
blocks of East Ellsworth which abut the proposed sidewalks on the north
side of Ellsworth from Ohio Street to Roach Street, asking for the denial of
Petition Number 4002.
Action
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Shawn O'Leary, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed Petition 4002 for the
installation of sidewalk on the north side of Ellsworth Avenue from Ohio to
Roach, and reported it has 32 valid signatures and is therefor a valid petition.
He said the abutting property owners will be assessed the cost of the sidewalk
in front of their individual properties and the City -at -large will pay for the
handicapped ramps and the portion of the sidewalks on street right-of-way where
streets intersect.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the history of the
Ellsworth sidewalk petitions.
Cheryl Ritter, 1232 Louise Lane; Jan Long, 1400 Louise Lane; Mary
Beth Hartman, 429 East Minneapolis; Tonja Spaney, 1307 East Ellsworth; Scott
Dixon, 1330 East Ellsworth; Tammy Johnson, 1320 East Ellsworth; Mary Kohr,
1308 East Minneapolis; expressed their support for the construction of the
sidewalk for the safety of the school children who cross Ohio Street at the
crossing light from the new developments east of Ohio.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the sidewalk matter and the
construction cost assistance for low-income families.
Commissioner Warner asked that a study be conducted on mid -block
crosswalks to see if they should be marked as school zones.
Commissioner Ryan expressed his concern that if safety of the children
walking to and from school is the major concern, USD 305 School Board should
tell the City it wants the sidewalks constructed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the report of the City Engineer be accepted, that Petition Number 4002 be
approved, and that staff be instructed to prepare a resolution determining that
the sidewalks are necessary improvements. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
With the consent of the Commissioners, Mayor Frank moved
consideration of Administration item 8.9 up on the agenda for consideration at
this time.
(8.9) Report by the ad hoc Community Cable Television Committee.
Barry Williams, 2128 Hillside Drive, vice chairman of the ad hoc
Community Cable Television Committee, read a prepared report from the
committee.
Mayor Frank thanked the members of the committee for their time and
their report.
The Commission took no action.
(8.2) Discuss an interlocal agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas
College of Technology, Kansas State University.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the draft agreement and
the specific use of sales tax funds.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, reviewed the interlocal agreement.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the terms of the interlocal
agreement.
The Commissioners took no action.
Gene Chapman, 901
East Ellsworth;
Richard Curran, 813 East
Ellsworth;
Terrell Olson, 1011
East Ellsworth;
Delmar Sandow, 1015 East
Ellsworth;
property owners on
the north side
of Ellsworth expressed their
opposition
to the construction of
the sidewalk because the children don't use the
sidewalk on the south side of the
street, they walk
in the street.
Cheryl Ritter, 1232 Louise Lane; Jan Long, 1400 Louise Lane; Mary
Beth Hartman, 429 East Minneapolis; Tonja Spaney, 1307 East Ellsworth; Scott
Dixon, 1330 East Ellsworth; Tammy Johnson, 1320 East Ellsworth; Mary Kohr,
1308 East Minneapolis; expressed their support for the construction of the
sidewalk for the safety of the school children who cross Ohio Street at the
crossing light from the new developments east of Ohio.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the sidewalk matter and the
construction cost assistance for low-income families.
Commissioner Warner asked that a study be conducted on mid -block
crosswalks to see if they should be marked as school zones.
Commissioner Ryan expressed his concern that if safety of the children
walking to and from school is the major concern, USD 305 School Board should
tell the City it wants the sidewalks constructed.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the report of the City Engineer be accepted, that Petition Number 4002 be
approved, and that staff be instructed to prepare a resolution determining that
the sidewalks are necessary improvements. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
With the consent of the Commissioners, Mayor Frank moved
consideration of Administration item 8.9 up on the agenda for consideration at
this time.
(8.9) Report by the ad hoc Community Cable Television Committee.
Barry Williams, 2128 Hillside Drive, vice chairman of the ad hoc
Community Cable Television Committee, read a prepared report from the
committee.
Mayor Frank thanked the members of the committee for their time and
their report.
The Commission took no action.
(8.2) Discuss an interlocal agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas
College of Technology, Kansas State University.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the draft agreement and
the specific use of sales tax funds.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, reviewed the interlocal agreement.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the terms of the interlocal
agreement.
The Commissioners took no action.
Action
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91-018
91-019
(8.3) Consideration of 1991 authorization for remaining 1990 projects.
Bob Biles, Director of Finance and Administration, reviewed the
remaining 1990 projects and asked the City Commission to authorize the 1990
projects in 1991.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
the remaining 1990 projects be authorized in the 1991 budget. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0) . Motion adopted.
(8.4) Resolution Number 91-4263, 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 the
the design
concept
report for
an interceptor sewer system to convey wastewater
from the
existing
wastewater
treatment plant 2 to the existing wastewater treatment plant
1 for a
cost not to
exceed $86,570.00.
Don Hoff, Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the
agreement.
Ernest Cole, 153 South Front, said the contract should be let out on
bids.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 91-4263, 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 the the design concept report for an
interceptor sewer system to convey wastewater from the existing wastewater
treatment plant 2 to the existing wastewater treatment plant 1 for a cost not to
exceed $86,570.00, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.5) Resolution Number 91-4264, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest a license agreement between the City of Salina and
Vernon Z. Krahl, Mary F. Krahl and Rebecca L. Krahl granting the licensee the
right and privilege to make use of the City's right-of-way for the construction
of a canopy on the existing building at 813-817 West Crawford.
Don Hoff, Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the request
and explained this is a routine license agreement to use city right-of-way.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Resolution Number 91-4264, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk
to attest a license agreement between the City of Salina and Vernon Z. Krahl,
Mary F. Krahl and Rebecca L. Krahl granting the licensee the right and
privilege to make use of the City's right-of-way for the construction of a canopy
on the existing building at 813-817 West Crawford, be adopted. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.6) Tax Abatement Policy
(8.6a) Resolution Number 91-4265, adopting a policy for the granting of
exemptions from ad valorem taxation for economic development purposes
within the City of Salina, Kansas.
(8.6b) Resolution Number 91-4266, designating a special redevelopment
area in conjunction with the granting of exemptions from ad valorem
taxation within the City of Salina, Kansas.
Roy Dudark, Director of Planning and Community Development,
reviewed the tax exemption policy and location premiums to generate activity in
North Salina.
Cornell Hutton, 1329 North Front, asked for tax relief for existing
businesses and for some creative dollars for cosmetic improvements in North
Salina.
Action
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91-021
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91-024
Gerald Cook, President of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, said
the Chamber provided input to the policy and they believe it is an improvement
of the County policy.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Divine that
Resolution Number 91-4265, adopting a policy for the granting of exemptions
from ad valorem taxation for economic development purposes within the City of
Salina, Kansas, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 91-4266, designating a special redevelopment area in
conjunction with the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxation within the
City of Salina, Kansas, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.7) Resolution Number 91-4267, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest an agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas, and The
Carl S. Becker Company for update and completion of the City of Salina
Classification and Pay Plan, in an amount not to exceed $26,200.
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed this agreement which will
update the present classification and pay plan of City employees.
Commissioner Beggs asked for a cost ratio between supervisors and the
low level salaried employees.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
Resolution Number 91-4267, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk
to attest an agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas, and The Carl S.
Becker Company for update and completion of the City of Salina Classification
and Pay Plan, in an amount not to exceed $26,200, be adopted. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.8) Resolution Number 91-4268, adopting the job classification and salary
schedule for City employees, created pursuant to Section 2-51 of the Salina Code
and repealing Resolution Number 89-4142 and all previous resolutions, motions or
actions in conflict therewith.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Resolution Number 91-4268, adopting the job classification and salary schedule
for City employees, created pursuant to Section 2-51 of the Salina Code and
repealing Resolution Number 89-4142 and all previous resolutions, motions or
actions in conflict therewith, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
(8.9) Report by the ad hoc Community Cable Television Committee.
This item was considered after 8.2.
(8.10) Request for Executive Session concerning a legal matter relating to
Salina Cable TV franchise renewal.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the City Commission recess into executive session for the purpose of discussing
a matter deemed subject to the attorney-client privilege and for the reason that
public discussion at this time would adversely affect the City's position
regarding this matter, and to reconvene in this room in 20 minutes.
7:15 p.m.
The Board of Commissioners recessed at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at
The Commissioners took no action.
Action
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(8.11) Call a Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for 1 :00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 15, 1991, for a public hearing on the Salina Cable TV
franchise renewal.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners be called for 1:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 15, 1991, for a show cause hearing on the Salina Cable TV
franchise renewal. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Frank welcomed Police Chief Jim Hill.
Police Chief Hill said was his first day on the job and he is
enthusiastic about being in Salina.
Mayor Frank announced there will not be a meeting on Monday,
January 21, 1991 which is Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Beggs that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion adopted. The meeti a rned at 7:20 p.
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Jacqueline Shiever, City Clerk