05-06-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 6, 2013
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on EMS rate changes and
staffing recommendations. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to
order at 4:05 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 Barbara V. Shirley (presiding),
Commissioners Jon R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford, Randall R. Hardy, and Aaron Householter
Also present: Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D. Schrage, Deputy City Manager, Greg
Bengtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, Deputy City Clerk
13-0142 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to move Section
4 Awards and Proclamations before Section 3 Citizens Forum on the agenda. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of May 4-12, 2013 as "Travel and Tourism Week" in the city of Salina.
Michael Brungardt, General Manager of Candlewood Suites, read the proclamation.
Sylvia Rice, President Visit Salina, announced upcoming events.
(4.2) The day of May 15, 2013 as "Peace Officers' Memorial Day" and the week of May 12 -
18, 2013 as "National Police Week" in the city of Salina. Lieutenant Sean Morton read
the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
CITIZEN FORUM
Luella Tryon, 2122 Leland Way, Salina Cares, expressed her opposition with
' fluoridation in the city's water and listed countries and cities that have eliminated or
plan to eliminate fluoride.
Commissioner Householter noted the types of fluoride used in Europe and the United
States.
Dennis Benoit, 1773 20th Road, Ellsworth, provided information on studies pertaining
to fluoride.
John Bosin, 1373 Eaglecrest, referenced a Harvard study and Iowa study of 2009
pertaining to fluoride and read a proposed change to the Salina Code. Mayor Shirley
asked if the city of Greensburg, Kansas had fluoride in the water since it is a "green
city." Mr. Bosin was unsure, but would look into it.
Lanay Meier, 2242 Huntington Road, provided her personal experiences with fluoride.
Jon Miller, 1202 Prospect, expressed his concerns regarding the Mayor signing the
Mayors for Freedom to Marry petition.
Tracy Sin, 304 1/2 S. Connecticut, supported the Mayor and her supporting the gay
community and read a poem.
Joseph Coachman, 1506 Louise Lane, a retired clergy, thanked the commission for their
comments and support on equality.
' Gary Martens, 821 Highland Avenue, thanked the Mayor for signing the Mayors for
Freedom to Marry.
Lanay Meier, 2242 Huntington Road, thanked the commission for their support for
human rights; it showed a lot of compassion, wisdom and courage.
Larry Bunker, 821 Highland Avenue, referenced the past public hearings and said that
there is discrimination and hatred to homosexuals in Salina.
Debbie Grosser, 1373 Eaglecrest, expressed her support to Mayor Shirley and to the gay
community.
Larry Perea, 1020 S. Santa Fe, thanked the Mayor and felt this was the finest
commission we have had in some time. He spoke about micro -managing individuals
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and the support his family in Colorado has towards Mayor Shirley for signing the
Mayors of Freedom to Marry petition.
Commissioner Householter commented that the Wichita -based Kansas Family Policy
Council is designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Bill Salmon, 744 S. Tenth, expressed the need for diversity.
Shelly Martin, 2328 Edward, thanked Mayor Shirley for her support and leadership.
John Miller, 1202 Prospect, stated he did not have anything personally against Mayor
Shirley.
Larry Perea, 1020 S. Santa Fe, expressed his support to Mayor Shirley.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 22, 2013.
(6.2) Resolution No. 13-7001 authorizing an agreement with USD #305 assigning four
uniform law enforcement officers to serve in the School Resource Officer program.
(6.3) Authorization to reject bids for the replacement of one utility cart.
(6.4) Resolution No. 13-7002 modifying the fee assessed for review and approving
telecommunications contract franchise applications.
(6.5) Resolution No. 13-7003 providing for incorporating a proposed indoor recreation
facility in the City of Salina 2013-2017 Capital Improvement Program identified as "For
Further Review".
Commissioner Hardy noted a correction to the April 22, 2013 minutes within the consent
agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve the
consent agenda with a correction to the April 22, 2013 minutes. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Consider amending the present Neighborhood Revitalization Program Area by
including areas within the city limits of Salina and located north of the Flood Control
Levee and instructing staff to notify and request approval of the amended area from
the eligible taxing entities.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Development Services, explained the program and areas to be
added.
A discussion followed with the Commission, Mr. Hobbie, and City Manager Jason
Gage regarding floodway, ground elevations, rebates, and green space.
13-0144 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approved
the expansion of the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Area to include the areas referred to as
sub -areas 1, 2, 5, 6 & 7 by amending the 2009-2013 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Area
within the city limits of Salina, and instruct city staff to inform and request approval from the
' other taxing entities which would be affected by the amended plan adoption and return at a
later date with an amended 2009-2013 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Area. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Authorize the award for the Phase II of the HOME Investment Partnership Grant for
five housing rehabilitation contracts.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Development Services, explained program, funding, bids, and
staff recommendation.
A discussion followed between Mr. Hobbie, Commissioner Crawford, Mayor Shirley,
Deputy City Manager Michael Schrage, Commissioner Householter, Commissioner
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Blanchard, and Commissioner Hardy regarding improvements to 821 State Street,
project totals, program qualifications, bids received, bid process, and contract award.
13-0145 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Householter, approve the award
of Phase Ii of the HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds for the rehabilitation of five
homes to Penton Construction, Inc in the amount of $139,307; including the use of the
w remaining $125,000 HOME Investment Partnership Grant Funds, $9,378 in Weatherization
Funds from North Central Regional Planning Commission and an estimated $39,929 of City
Revolving Loan Matching Funds. By awarding the bids to one contractor the City Commission
' agrees to amend the policy of awarding no more than three homes to one contractor in an
effort to take advantage of the lowest bids. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hardy asked if the City Commission could discuss the various boards
and commissions meeting information under Other Business. The City Commission
and Jason Gage, City Manager, discussed a monthly or quarterly update option.
Commissioner Hardy also asked about recent changes to election laws and how it
would affect the commissioners' terms. Mr. Gage responded.
13-0146 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to recess into
executive session for 30 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 6:20 p.m.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission reconvened at 6:57 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
13-0147 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 6:57p.m.
[SEAL] Barbara V. Shirley, Mayor
ATTEST: _
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC,
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