12-07-1987 Minutes87-318
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 7, 1987
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, December 7, 1987, at 4:00
p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Stephen C. Ryan, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Robert E. Frank
Commissioner Vi Justus
Commissioner Sydney S. Soderberg
Commissioner Joseph A. Warner
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Robert K. Biles, City Clerk
W. E. Harris, Interim City Manager
Absent:
None
CITIZEN FORUM
LaVelle Frick, 120 Overhill Road, asked the City Commission what more
she needed to do to get her mobile home moved to her property on North Second
Street.
City Manager Harris indicated he would contact Mike Peterson, Chief
Building Official, and that the City would do whatever could be done within the
limits of the law.
Dr. Spence McCrae, representing the Saline County Historical Society,
indicated the Society had attempted to provide input to the Arts and Humanities
Commission, but had yet to be allowed to do so. He indicated his desire to see
the Smoky Hill Museum become a historical museum rather than an arts center.
Mayor Ryan assured Dr. McCrae that Commissioner Justus, the
Commission representative on the Arts and Humanities Commission, would seek
the Historical Society's input.
Commissioner Soderberg recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 2,
sponsored by the Presbyterian Church, and John Melvin, the Scoutmaster.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public Hearing on Petition Number 3944, filed by George Anderes for
the vacation of a certain ten foot pedestrian walkway easement located between
Lots 7, 8, 10, 21, Block 17, Sunset Manor Addition.
(5.1a) First Reading Ordinance Number 87-9224 providing for the vacation
of a ten foot pedestrian walkway easement located in Block 17, Sunset
Manor Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
Mayor Ryan declared the public hearing open.
There were were no protests filed, written or oral, and the Mayor
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
Ordinance Number 87-9224, providing for the vacation of a ten foot pedestrian
walkway easement located in Block 17, Sunset Manor Addition to the City of
Salina, Saline County, Kansas, be introduced for first reading. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting November 23, 1987
(6.2) Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting November 30, 1987
(6.3) Resolution Number 87-3942, requesting that the Director of Accounts
and Reports waive the requirements of law relating to the preparation of
financial statements and financial reports pursuant to K.S.A. 75-1120a for the
year 1987.
(6.4) Resolution Number 87-3943, a resolution of the City of Salina, Kansas
("Employer"), amending the deferred compensation plan adopted by Resolution
Number 3426 and repealing Resolution Number 83-3661.
(6.5) Resolution Number 87-3944, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement for professional engineering services with Wilson and
Company for Filter Plant improvements.
Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
Item 6.5 be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately, and
that all other items be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(6.5) Resolution Number 87-3944, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement for professional engineering services with Wilson and
Company for Filter Plant improvements.
The City Commissioners directed questions regarding the engineering
contract with Wilson and Company to Dean Boyer, Director of Utilities and Bob
Crawford, Wilson and Company. Discussion centered around the connection
between the water supply pipeline project and the river beautification project.
Additional discussion dealt with the engineer's responsibilities.
Moved by Commissioner Soderberg, seconded by Commissioner Warner
that Resolution Number 87-3944, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement for professional engineering services with Wilson and Company for
Filter Plant improvements, be adopted. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Ordinance
Number 86-9141 regarding PDD Application 82-2 be repealed. [Property on Lot
5, Block 3, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and E 64' Lots 2 and 7, Block 4, Countryside
Addition] [Introduce Ordinance Number 87-9225 for first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted and that
Ordinance Number 87-9225, providing for the amendment of Ordinance Number
8526, the same being Chapter 42 of the Salina Code, and the Zoning District Map
therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property
in Countryside Addition from P.D.D. to R-1, prescribing the proper uses
thereof and repealing Ordinance Numbers 82-8947 and 86-9141, be introduced for
first reading. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Commissioner Soderberg abstained. Motion
adopted.
(7.2) Recommendation from the Heritage Commission that Heritage
Conservation Application 87-1, filed by the Salina Heritage Commission, for
Heritage Conservation Landmark designation of the structure located on the West
104' Lots 2 and 4, West 105' of the North 25' of Lot 6, and W21' of the S75' Lot
6, Highland Avenue and the East 21' of Lots 1 and 3, 9th Street, Prescott
Addition, also known as 211 West Prescott, be approved. [Introduce Ordinance
Number 87-9226 for first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Soderberg
that the recommendation of the Heritage Commission that Heritage Conservation
Application 87-1 be accepted and that Ordinance Number 87-9226, providing for
heritage conservation (HC) designation on 211 West Prescott, be introduced for
first reading. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Reconsideration of Resolution Number 87-3916, providing for the rates,
fees or charges for the use of the sewerage system and services rendered by
the combined water and sewerage department of the City of Salina, Kansas, and
repealing Resolution Number 83-3657. [Action postponed at the November 2,
1987 meeting]
Bob Biles, Director of Finance, outlined the two alternatives before the
City Commission.
Jim Toews, Exide, indicated his preference for alternative No. 2, but
asked if the 1988 increase could be delayed due to impending expansion of
Exide's facilities. Mr. Boyer indicated the rates were necessary to cover
existing costs.
Al Schwan, Tony's Pizza, asked if replacement of water mains at the
Airport Industrial Park is scheduled with the bond monies. If not, he asked
that they be given consideration.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Justus that
Resolution Number 87-3916, providing for the rates, fees or charges for the use
of the sewerage system and services rendered by the combined Water and
Sewerage Department of the City of Salina, Kansas, and repealing Resolution
Number 83-3657, be adopted. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
(8.2) Request by Harold F. Ross, 1701 East Cloud, for a permit to keep 3
riding horses at 1701 East Cloud. [Staff recommends that the request be
denied]
Moved by Commissioner Justus, seconded by Commissioner Soderberg
that a request by Harold F. Ross, 1701 East Cloud, for a permit to keep 3
riding horses at 1701 East Cloud, be denied. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the
following appointments:
Saline County Community Corrections Advisory Board
Harland Peiruno, appointed to succeed Larry Criswell.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the City Commission recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters
regarding non -elected personnel, particularly the consideration of applicants for
the position of City Manager, and to reconvene in approximately 1 hour. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
The Commission recessed at 4:55 p.m, and reconvened at 5:55 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the City Commission recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters
regarding non -elected personnel, particularly the consideration of applicants for
the position of City Manager, and to reconvene in approximately 20 minutes.
Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
The Commission recessed at 5:55 p.m. and reconvened at 6:22 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Warner, seconded by Commissioner Frank that
the City Commission recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters
regarding non -elected personnel, particularly the consideration of applicants for
the position of City Manager, and to reconvene in approximately 25 minutes.
Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion adopted.
The Commission recessed at 6:22 p.m, and reconvened at 6:42 p.m.
87-328 Moved by Commissioner Soderberg, seconded by Commissioner Justus
that the City Commission call a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners on
December 18, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. to recess into executive session to discuss
personnel matters regarding non -elected personnel, particularly the consideration
of applicants for the position of City Manager. Aye: (5) . Nay: (0) . Motion
adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
87-329 Moved by Commissioner Frank, seconded by Commissioner Warner that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Stephen C. Ryan, Mayor
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ATTEST:
bert i es, City Cler