05-04-2015 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 4, 2015
4:00 p.m.
w The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. for Saline County Requests and at 3:45 p.m. for
Citizens Forum.
B The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City -County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Jon R. Blanchard (presiding), Commissioners
Kaye Crawford, Trent Davis, Randall Hardy, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Jason Gage, City Manager; Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson,
City Attomey; and Shandi Wicks, City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The week of May 2-10, 2015 as "Travel and Tourism Week" in the city of Salina.
Hank Boyer, Chair of the Convention & Tourism Advisory Committee, read the
proclamation. Sylvia Rice, Visit Salina, announced upcoming events.
CITIZEN FORUM
Judy Larson, 715 N. Ninth Street, on behalf of a taxi cab driver, asked why he had to go to
Kanopolis Lake or Camp Maxwell to fish. Mayor Blanchard responded by stating that he
was aware of citizens fishing at Lakewood Park.
Mitch Johnson 1225 Sierra Drive, handed out information to the Commission regarding an
above ground pool permit application filed. Mr. Johnson stated the requirements of the city
and the need to get permission from Westar Energy. A conversation ensued between the
City Commission, Gary Hobbie, Director of Development Services, Jason Gage, City
Manager, and Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, regarding the approval of Westar
Energy and the possible need for a license agreement. Jim Brown, Building Official, stated
that the easement on the property was owned by Westar Energy, noted that a letter was
submitted to staff from Westar Energy and staff would need to bring the item back to the
Commission in a formal setting for approval. Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, stated
that she looked at the permit application and provided information regarding the city
utilities located within the easement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the 2014 special assessment project.
Commissioner Ryan recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained that the publication for the Notice of Public Hearing
was missed; therefore the public hearing date and adoption of the ordinance on second
reading would need to be continued to the May 18, 2015 City Commission meeting.
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,15-0170 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, to continue the public
hearing on the 2014 Special Assessment project to the May 18, 2015 City Commission meeting.
Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Ryan retumed.
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CONSENT AGENDA
B (6.1) Approve the minutes of April 27, 2015.
15-0141 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent
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U agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Resolution No. 15-7232 amending Resolution No. 15-7186 allotting for additional
time to remove concrete basement, foundations and slabs from 500 East Pacific until
May 15, 2015.
Gary Hobbie, Director of Development Services, explained the request.
15-0172 Moved by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No.
15-7232 amending Resolution No. 15-7186 allotting for additional time to remove concrete
basement, foundations and slabs at 500 East Pacific until May 15, 2015. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
Jason Gage, City Manager, requested a five minute recess. Mayor Blanchard approved a
five minute recess at 4:25 p.m. and reconvened at 4:30 p.m.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, reported that he had signed agreements for the properties
located at 330 S. Ohio and 332 S. Ohio with the payment amount of $175,000 along with
relocation benefits in the amount of $3,720, with a closing date of May 15, 2015. He
explained that a lease agreement would also need approval authorizing the City Manager
to sign to allow the tenants to stay in the properties post closing until no later than July 28,
2015.
Mayor Blanchard asked for clarification concerning dates on the lease agreement. Mr.
Bengtson responded by stating that the agreement would commence May 15, 2015 and end
on July 28, 2015.
15-0173 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to add all matters pertaining to
330 S. Ohio and 332 S. Ohio including the agreement of sale, lease agreements and payment of
relocation assistance to the agenda under Item No. 7.3. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) All matters pertaining to 330 S. Ohio and 332 S. Ohio including the agreement of
sale, lease agreements and payment of relocation assistance.
15-0174 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the Mayor to sign
the contract of sale of real estate in the amount for $175,000 and payment of relocation assistance
totaling $3,720 for 330 S. Ohio and 332 S. Ohio with a closing date of May 15, 2015. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
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115-0175 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the City Manager
to enter into a lease agreement with the property owners of 330 S. Ohio and 332 S. Ohio for a
relocation date of no later than July 28, 2015. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
- (7.2) Resolution No. 15-7196 declaring it to be necessary that the City appropriate certain
w private property for the use of the City in the creation of a gateway to the
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Bicentennial Center as part of the larger improvement project.
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$ Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, advised the Commission to not approve the adoption of
Resolution No. 15-7196 due to the action taken under item 7.3.
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15-01`16 Moved by Commissioner Hardy, seconded by Conurussioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 15-
7196 declaring it to be necessary that the City appropriate certain private property for the use of
the City in the creation of a gateway to the Bicentennial Center as part of the larger improvement
project. Aye: (0). Nay: (5). Motion failed.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Blanchard announced the following changes to the board appointments
originally presented on April 27, 2015:
e Commissioner Davis: Salina Arts & Humanities Commission and Convention &
Tourism Committee.
Commissioner Rvam Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Salina Housing
Authority.
Mayor Blanchard thanked Dion Louthan for all of his hard work on the Bicentennial
Center project.
ADJOURNMENT
15-0177 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hardy, that the regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
[SEAL] Nlancar#ayor
ATTEST:
Jason Gage, City Manager
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