04-15-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 15, 2013
4:00 p.m.
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W The City Commission convened at 3:10 p.m. in a Study Session for an executive session.
13-070 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to recess into
executive session for 20 minutes for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to non-
' 9 elected City personnel for the reason the public discussion of the matter would violate the
privacy rights of the non -elected personnel involved; and reconvene at 3:30 p.m. Aye: (4).
Nay: (0). Motion carried
Commissioner Crawford arrived at 3:12 p.m.
The City Commission reconvened into the regular study session for a citizens forum at
3:45 p.m.
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.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Norman M. Jennings (presiding),
Commissioners Samantha P. Angell, Kaye J. Crawford, Aaron Householter, and Barb Shirley
Also present: Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D. Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg
Bengtson, City Attorney; and Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of April 26, 2013 as "Arbor Day' in the city of Salina. Jerry Holtz, Tree
Advisory Board Chairman, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The day of May 2, 2013 as "National Day of Prayer" in the city of Salina. Val Johnson,
National Day of Prayer Committee Co -Chair, read the proclamation and announced
upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 8, 2013.
(6.2) Resolution No. 13-6997 appointing members to the Library Board.
13-0121 11 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
' ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10691 amending the Salina Code by repealing
Chapter 32 entitled Sales.
Mayor Jennings noted that Ordinance No. 13-10691 was passed on first reading on
April 8, 2013 and since that time no comments have been received.
13-0122 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13-10691 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell,
Crawford, Householter, Shirley, Jennings. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10692 amending the Salina Code by re -codifying
Chapter 31 entitled Public Utilities as Chapter 32.
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Mayor Jennings noted that Ordinance No. 13-10692 was passed on first reading on
April 8, 2013 and since that time no comments have been received.
13-0123 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt Ordinance
No. 13-10692 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Angell, Crawford,
Householter, Shirley, Jennings. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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y (8.3) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10693 amending the Salina Code by adding Chapter
31 pertaining to Property Maintenance.
g Mayor Jennings noted that Ordinance No. 13-10693 was passed on first reading on
April 8, 2013 and since that time no comments have been received.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, summarized the amendments to the ordinance
between first and second reading.
13-0124 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13-10693 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3) Crawford,
Householter, Shirley. Nay: (2) Angell, Jennings. Motion carried.
(8.4) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10694 amending Section 38-1 of the Salina Code
providing a local amendment to the Standard Traffic Ordinance.
Mayor Jennings noted that Ordinance No. 13-10694 was passed on first reading on
April 8, 2013 and since that time no comments have been received.
Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, summarized the amendments to the ordinance
between first and second reading. Mr. Schrage then responded to Commissioner
Angell's question regarding overflow parking.
13-0125 Moved by Commissioner Shirley, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13-10694 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Angell,
Crawford, Householter, Shirley. Nay: (1) Jennings. Motion carried.
' City Manager Jason Gage explained that Ordinance No. 13-10688 was presented to the
City Commission last meeting for consideration. The ordinance was a housekeeping
item by moving chapter 30.5 into chapter 17, and would allow the chapters to re
realigned in the existing code.
13-0126 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Angell, to add Ordinance
13-10688 to the agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
13-0127 11 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to pass Ordinance
No. 13-10688 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from outgoing City Commissioner Angell.
Commissioner Angell noted achievements of the Kenwood -Oakdale Parks resolution
and the consent decree for the ground water contamination at the former Schilling Air
Force Base. She also thanked her family, City staff, Chamber of Commerce, Saline
County, USD 305, commissioners she has served, and the voters.
(9.2) Comments from Mayor Jennings at the end of his mayoral term.
Mayor Jennings felt that it was a challenging four years; appreciative for all the
' different perspectives and that we are a community that values our citizens and
businesses. Serving as a commissioner came with some sacrifices; however, thankful
for the opportunity and support received.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(10.1) City Clerk administers Oaths of Office to new Commissioners.
(10.2) Organizational meeting is called to order and roll call taken.
Those present: Commissioners Jon R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford, Randall R.
Hardy, Aaron Householter, and Barbara V. Shirley
(10.3) Nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
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13-0128 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to nominate
Commissioner Shirley as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
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(10.4) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
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13-0V' 9 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Shirley, to nominate Aaron
Householter as Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
1 (10.5) City Clerk turns the gavel over to the new mayor.
(10.6) Mayor Shirley presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" to Samantha Angell for her term
as City Commissioner.
(10.7) Mayor Shirley presents a "Plaque of Appreciation" and gavel to Norman Jennings for
his term as Mayor and City Commissioner.
(10.8) New mayoral comments.
Mayor Shirley thanked her family, voters, staff and past commissioners. She
continued to express her enthusiasm for the future and working with the new
commission.
ADJOURNMENT
13-0130 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
[SEAL]
Lieu Arm Elsey, CMC, Ci Clerk
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Barbara V. Shirley, Mayor
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