06-17-2013 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 17, 2013
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 1:00 p.m. in a joint study session with Saline County on
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y the Health Department building options and a regular study session on the levee
certification, Greeley Bridge, and budget goals. 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
Tom Drugger, 316 S. 411, Street, commented on the unused property along Bishop Street
and proposed an idea of developing a railroad museum.
Commissioner Blanchard urged Mr. Drugger to bring his idea to the North Salina
Community Development Committee. Jason Gage, City Manager, then responded to
Commissioner Blanchard's question regarding the procedure for citizens to propose ideas
to the Commission.
Mr. Drugger then commented on the addition of walking trails in the area.
Tracey Sin, 340 1/2 S. Connecticut, wondered why it is so hard to get the Health Department
renovated, and the importance of the programs the Health Department offers. Mr. Gage
then responded to Mr. Siris comments regarding funding for the Bicentennial Center
improvements and Global Spectrum management services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 10, 2013.
(6.2) Approve the purchase of two wastewater pumps from Smith & Loveless, Inc. in the
amount of $25,528.
(6.3) Approve the purchase of 35 fire hydrants from HD Supply Waterworks, LTD in the
amount of $55,587.30.
(6.4) Award of contract for the demolition and removal of ceiling tile, lights, sound
cluster, and specified bracing at the Bicentennial Center to The Law Company, Inc.
' in the amount of $83,000.
(6.5) Resolution No. 13-7012 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with Travelers for the renewal of the City's Comprehensive Property/ Casualty
Insurance.
13-0191 11 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to approve
the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10700 amending Chapter 14, Article III, Division
2 of the Salina Code by amending Section 14-57.4 and adding Section 14-57.7.1
prohibiting the sale and discharge of sky lanterns and granting the city manager or
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their designee the authority to prohibit additional fireworks deemed to present an
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unexpected or uncontrolled risk to persons or property.
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$ Mayor Shirley noted that Ordinance No. 13-10700 was passed on first reading on
June 10, 2013 and since that time no comments have been received.
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13-0192 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13-10700 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Blanchard,
Crawford, Hardy, Householter, Shirley. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 13-10702 changing the zoning district classification
from C-1 (Residential Business) to C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping District) to allow
beauty salons and other neighborhood businesses in the Hazelwood Addition.
Mayor Shirley noted that Ordinance No. 13-10702 was passed on first reading on
June 10, 2013 and since that time no comments have been received; this ordinance
was amended on first reading to remove the rezoning of Lot 27.
13-0193 Moved by Commissioner Householter, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt
Ordinance No. 13-10702 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Blanchard,
Crawford, Hardy, Householter, Shirley. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
13-0194 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
4:50 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. No action
was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
13-0195 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Har,4y, that the regular
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. A Nay: (0). Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. -
[SEAL] Aarohliouseholter, Vice -mayor
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Ci& Clerk
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