08-07-2013 Special Meeting MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 7, 2013
N 3:00 p.m.
w The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 3:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City -County Building. A roll call was taken.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Vice -mayor Aaron Householter, (presiding),
' Commissioners Jon R. Blanchard, Kaye J. Crawford, Randall R. Hardy.
U Absent: Mayor Barbara V. Shirley
Also present: Jason A. Gage, City Manager; Michael D. Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg
Bengtson, City Attorney; and Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
ADMINISTRATION
(2.1) Health Department discussion
Stephanie Wolf, Health Department, commented on the administration of the Board of
Health, personnel reporting, and accountability.
Commissioner Blanchard commented that the City Commission has never questioned
the integrity of the Board of Health. Vice -mayor Householter concurred with
Commissioner Blanchard's comments.
Sue Holmes, 2661 E. Ray Avenue, expressed her support of an interlocal agreement.
Vice -mayor Householter expressed his concerns of the increase of cost to the health
department employees and the tax payer.
13-0276 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to recess into
executive session for 20 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 3:28 p.m.
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Vice -mayor Householter commented on the need for the interlocal agreement and it
makes sense to prepare and present one to the County and to clarify the governing
bodies' contributions.
City Manager Jason Gage and City Attorney Greg Bengtson commented on each
entity's contribution, coverage of repairs over the contributions, and use of the health
department reserve funds.
Vice -mayor Householter questioned if the remaining unused portion of the reserve
funds could be used for remodeling purposes. Mr. Gage clarified that it could and be
included in the interlocal agreement.
Commissioner Crawford felt that an agreement is close and hoped that this will be
looked upon by the County Commission.
Mr. Bengtson clarified that the City's last proposal did not go to a formal vote, so the
City Commission may wish to restate the proposal.
Commissioner Blanchard acknowledged County Commissioners Price and Gile for
their willingness to look at an interlocal agreement.
' A discussion followed between Vice -mayor Householter, Mr. Gage, and Mr. Bengtson
regarding existing interlocal agreements, statue statutes regarding the joint resolution,
and use of a memorandum of understanding and interlocal agreement.
Del Meier, Health Department, thanked the Commission for the time and effort put
into the issue and felt the City Commission has made a reasonable proposal.
13-0277 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to reemphasize
the City's current proposal, and of the $500,000 combined health department reserve funding,
that up to $100,000 can be used to cover any excess costs of the roof repairs, and to direct the
city attorney to draft an interlocal agreement for consideration. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
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13-0278 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, 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 4:15 p.m.
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Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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The City Commission recessed into executive session at 3:45 p.m. and reconvened at
4:15 p.m.
' 13-0ZV9 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, to extend the current
executive session for an additional 30 minutes, and reconvene at 4:47 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:16 p.m. and reconvened at
4:49 p.m. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
13-0280 Moved by Commissioner Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, that the special
meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4 . Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.
Aaron Householter, Vice -mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CM(4)City Clerk
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