07-16-2013 Special Minutes MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 16, 2013
9:30 a.m.
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The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 9:34 a.m, in Room 107, City-
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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.
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) Response to Saline County's counter proposal regarding the Health Department.
Jason Gage, City Manager, explained the City of Salina's original proposal, Saline County's
counter proposal, and the proposed resolution.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Blanchard and Mr. Gage regarding setting
the mill levy, budgeting for animal shelter and health services, and wanting an interlocal
agreement.
Mr. Gage commented on the current roof conditions, the joint partnership, and that
repairing the existing structure was still not the best long term solution. Mr. Gage then
responded to Commissioner Hardy's questions regarding the City's participation in 2014,
setting of the mill levy, and health department funding.
Commissioner Crawford hoped to resolve the dispute and the need to have a long term
agreement.
Commissioner Hardy commented that his initial feeling was to divide the operation
' because the discussions were not going well; however, has become more hopeful, and felt
that the City of Salina has made a generous offer.
A discussion followed between Mr. Gage, Commissioner Householter, and Commissioner
Blanchard regarding the program, personnel costs, and termination of the joint resolution.
Ray Hruska, 235 N. Santa Fe, questioned the difference between a county and city
resolution. Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, and Mr. Gage responded. Mr. Hruska felt that
the City was not abiding by the Memorandum of Understanding and should fix the
building. Mr. Bengtson then responded to Mr. Hruska's questions regarding quasi-judicial.
Yvonne Gibbons, Health Department Director, expressed her appreciation and support of
the proposed resolution and for making an effort to work with Saline County.
Mr. Bengtson commented on Section 1 of the proposed resolution and fully releasing Pikul
Engineering to provide design services.
Commissioner Householter felt that a new building was the best option to provide
adequate space for the health department.
13-0246 II Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Blanchard, to adopt Resolution
No. 13-7022 with amendment to Section 1. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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Commissioner Blanchard thanked staff and legal counsel for their work.
ADJOURNMENT
' 13-0247 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 10:15 a.m.
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Barbara V. Sh' ley, Mayor
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC,
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