04-28-1986 Minutes Organization86-076
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 28, 1986
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission
Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 28, 1986, at four p.m.
There were present:
Mayor Merle A. Hodges, Chairman presiding
Commissioner John F. Burgess
Commissioner Joseph M. Ritter
Commissioner Stephen C. Ryan
Commissioner Sydney S. Soderberg
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Rufus L. Nye, City Manager
Absent:
None
None
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 3 through 10, 1986 - "LIFE
INSURANCE WEEK". The proclamation was read by Liz Duckers, President of
the Salina Association of Life Underwriters.
(4.2) The Mayor proclaimed the Week of May 4 through 10, 1986 - "BE KIND
TO ANIMALS WEEK". The proclamation was read by Gayle Rose, Vice President
of the Saline County Humane Society.
(4.3) The Mayor proclaimed Thursday, May 1, 1986 - "LAW DAY U.S.A.".
The proclamation was read by George Robertson, from the Public Defender's
Office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 21, 1986.
(6.2) Report on bids received April 24, 1986 - for a ramp for the
handicapped at the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 West Iron Avenue. [ Contract
awarded to Don Vancil Construction Company for $10,599.001
Moved by Commissioner Soderberg, seconded by Commissioner Ryan
that all items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Recommendation from the City Planning Commission that Zoning
Application 86-7, filed by the City Planning Commission, for the amendment of
Section 42-442(a) to conditionally permit construction of residential basements
below the base flood elevation within the designated flood plain, be approved.
[Introduce Ordinance Number 86-9133 first reading]
Moved by Commissioner Ritter, seconded by Commissioner Burgess that
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be accepted and that Zoning
Application 86-7 be approved, and that Ordinance Number 86-9133, conditionally
permitting construction of residential basements below the base flood elevation
(BFE) within the designated flood plain; amending Section 42-442 of the Salina
Code and repealing the existing section, be introduced for first reading. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Request from Laurin Schutter, Attorney for the hotel facilities at 5th
and Iron Streets, asking the City Commissioners to consider an amendment to the
application for Industrial Revenue Bonds authorized in Resolution Number
86-3823. This amendment would be for exemption from taxation for four years
on the real property which is to be acquired and improved with the proceeds
from this revenue bond issue. (Postponed from the April 21, 1986 meeting)
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Ritter that
the request be referred to the Business Improvement Advisory Board for a
recommendation. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.2) Request by St. John's Hospital, for the City Commission to waive the
requirements of Section 35-51 of the Salina Code to allow the construction of the
proposed radiology services expansion project.
Moved by Commissioner Soderberg, seconded by Commissioner Burgess
that the request be referred to the City Attorney for a recommendation. Aye:
(5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Commissioners, made the
following appointment:
Salina Business Improvement District #1 Advisory Board
Carol Beggs, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Dan West to
December 31, 1986.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of organizing.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk, presiding.
There were present:
Commissioner John F. Burgess
Commissioner Merle A. Hodges
Commissioner Joseph M. Ritter
Commissioner Stephen C. Ryan
Commissioner Sydney S. Soderberg
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Rufus L. Nye, City Manager
Absent:
None
(10.1) Election of Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
Commissioner Ritter be elected Mayor and Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed, and a vote taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Commissioner
Ritter was declared unanimously elected Mayor and Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
(10.2) Election of Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Soderberg
that Commissioner Ryan be elected Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed, and a vote taken. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Commissioner Ryan
was unanimously elected Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
(10.3) Presentation of Mayor's Plaque and Gavel.
Mayor Ritter presented a plaque of appreciation and his gavel to Merle
A. Hodges, M.D. , Mayor in appreciation of his term as Mayor from April 15,
1985 to April 28, 1986.
ADJOURNMENT
86-082 Moved by Commissioner Burgess, seconded by Commissioner Ryan that
the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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seph .. Ritter, Mayor
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ATTEST:
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk