02-04-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 4, 2013
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens Open Forum.
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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
1 8 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
Casey Haden, 2255 Sherwood Lane, expressed his concerns with water fluoridation.
Don Witham, 517 E. Prescott, questioned why the Greeley Bridge will not be
replaced and felt that by not replacing it would be inconvenient.
' Mayor Jennings commented on the current condition of the bridge, load limit, and
future plans in making it a pedestrian bridge only.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained that cost estimates are being obtained and the
City Commission would be able to review those prior to making their final decision.
Barbara Young, North Salina Community Development, provided a status reported
on the pledge drive for a grocery store in north Salina.
Ernest Vincent, 2343 Key Avenue, expressed his concerns of the city county
relationship and excess use of city vehicles. He also asked that the Commission and
staff provide a status of the Schilling contamination issue.
Mayor Jennings commented on looking for ways of consolidation.
Mr. Gage explained that agreements have been executed with the federal
government and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. He then
commented on the Corp of Engineers analysis.
Mr. Gage then commented on the use of vehicles and equipment and looking into
lean concepts.
Mr. Withman asked if there would be a possibility for the city to build a partial dam
to aid with water flow in the river and help keep it clean.
' Mayor Jennings and Mr. Gage commented on sediment removal from the river.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The month of February 2013 as "National Ambucs Month" in the city of Salina.
Amanda Groh, Noon Network Chapter of Ambucs President, read the proclamation
and upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of January 28, 2013.
h (6.2) Authorize the purchase of six turbidity meters at the Water Treatment Plant Filter
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Building from Hach Company in the amount of $15,107.97.
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w (6.3) Authorize the City Manager to sign a request from the Kansas Department of
Transportation (KDOT) to exchange the 2012 federal funds for the East Magnolia
' p Improvements, City Project No. 10-2808.
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8 (6.4) Resolution No. 13-6979 amending the Saline County Solid Waste Management Plan as
part of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Five Year Solid
Waste Management Plan Review Process.
13-0035 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Application #Z12-24 (filed by Dr. Earl O'Hara on behalf of Boston Enterprises, LLC)
requesting a change in zoning district classification from C-1 (Restricted Business to C-3
(Shopping Center) for a property located at the northwest corner of Schippel Drive and
South Ohio Street, addressed as 1830 S. Ohio Street.
(7.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10677.
Commissioner Angell recused herself due to conflict of interest.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request and Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Jeff Maes, ComPro Realty, thanked staff for their help and spoke on the request.
' 13-0036 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to pass
Ordinance No. 13-10677 on first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Abstained: (1) Angell. Motion
carried.
Commissioner Angell returned.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10673 levying special assessments for public
improvements in the Stone Lake subdivision.
(8.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 13-10675 authorizing the issuance and delivery of
$1,360,000 general obligation internal improvement bonds.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, noted that Ordinance No. 13-
10673 was passed on first reading on January 28 and since that time no comments
have been received. Mr. Franz continued to explain the issuance and project
funding.
13-0037 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13-10673 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell,
Crawford, Householter, Shirley, Jennings. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
13-0038 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to pass
Ordinance No. 13-10675 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Request for executive session (legal)
13-0039 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to recess into
executive session for 15 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
4:55 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission reconvened at 5:31 p.m.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
13-0940 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, that the
a regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: 5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
[SEAL] Norman ngs, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ity Clerk
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