05-13-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 13, 2013
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the Chamber of
y Commerce Economic Development Plan. 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 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 Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
Tracey Sin, 340 1/2 S. Connecticut, expressed a need for a regional occupational
program and job training assistance within the community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on a naming of municipal facilities request for the naming of the
park property recently acquired from U.S.D. 305.
(5.1a) Resolution No. 13-7000 naming the newly acquired park property as
"River Woods Nature Area."
Mayor Shirley opened the public hearing.
Dion Louthan, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the request, use of the
facility, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation.
Commissioner Householter - park hours. Louthan commented on signage.
Commissioner Blanchard questioned if there was improved parking area and
placement of the signage, anticipate the need to improve the parking in the future.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
13-0148 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-7000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 6, 2013.
13-0149 11 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to approve
the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Award of bid for mobile data terminal laptops.
Jack Rolf, Director of Computer Technology, explained the use of the equipment,
bids received, and funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Householter, Commissioner Hardy,
Commissioner Blanchard, and Mr. Rolfs regarding compatibility with existing
equipment, warranty, maintenance, and upgrades.
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13-0150 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to award
the bid for 48 mobile data terminal laptops to TAG Global in the amount of $102,576. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Authorize an appraisal services agreement for the Ninth and Cloud Improvements,
w Project No. 11-2872.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, agreement, and funding.
' A discussion followed between Commissioner Blanchard, Mr. Stack, and
3 Commissioner Householter regarding project meetings and impacts to surrounding
properties.
Additional conversations occurred between the Commission, Mr. Stack, and City
Manager Jason Gage regarding vehicle stacking, traffic signal timings, east -west
traffic, property use, peak times, turning lanes, signal synchronization project,
pedestrian traffic, and bicycle traffic.
13-0151 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve the
agreement with Real Estate Appraisal Services, Inc. for appraisal services for the Ninth
and Cloud intersection improvements (Project No. 11-2872) in the amount of $12,500, plus
a contingency of $5,000 for a total amount of $17,500. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Emergency Medical Services
(8.3a) Resolution No. 13-7004 amending the City of Salina Comprehensive Fee
Schedule by establishing fees for emergency medical services.
(8.3b) Resolution No. 13-7005 adopting the position classification and salary
schedule for city public safety employees.
(8.3c) Authorize the implementation of a part-time workforce for medical
' ambulance transfers.
Chief Larry Mullikin summarized the proposed fees and salary schedule. Chief
Mullikin then responded to Commissioner Blanchard's questions regarding career
paths and educational requirements.
Chief Mullikin continued to explain the transfer program.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Householter, Chief Mullikin, Mayor
Shirley, City Manager Jason Gage, and Commissioner Blanchard regarding the use
of part-time employees, minimum hours of work, budget impacts, process
improvements, employee length of service, career opportunities, transfer staffing,
overtime reduction, and cost recovery.
13-0152 11 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-7004. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
13-0153 11 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt
Resolution No. 13-7005. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
13-0154 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Householter, to authorize
implementation of a part-time workforce for medical ambulance transfers. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
' Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hardy gave a briefing of the topics discussed at the last Board of
Health meeting and that he and Commissioner Blanchard recently attended the
Governing Body Institute and Mayors Conference in Topeka.
Commissioner Blanchard questioned when they should be expecting the
engineering estimate on the repairs to the health department building. Jason Gage,
City Manager, responded that they are hoping to have it within the next couple of
weeks.
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Householter, that the
regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
A,
Lieu Ann Elsey,
Clerk
B Pbara V. Shirley, Mayor
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