04-19-2004 Minutes OrganizationalCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 19, 2004
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizen's Open Forum. The
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107, City -
County Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
There were present:
Mayor Alan E. Jilka, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Monte Shadwick
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
CITIZEN FORUM
Melanie Terrell, 850 S. Eighth Street, commented on the city surplus property located
at 130 W. Prescott. She had noted that Jim Foley was interested in purchasing the property in the
historical district. Ms. Terrell questioned if there were any historical grants and the status of the
future land use in the Hospital -Medical district.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of April 30, 2004 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Salina. Nolan Sump, Tree
Advisory Board member, read the proclamation.
(4.2) The week of April 18 — 24, 2004 as "National Volunteer Week" in the City of Salina.
Nancy Klostermeyer, Director of The Volunteer Connection, read the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 12, 2004.
(6.2) Accept recommendation from the B.I.D. Board of Advisory and authorize staff to proceed
with communication and general collection process for significantly delinquent service fee accounts.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 04-10192 authorizing the issuance and delivery of
$5,585,000 principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004-A.
(8.1 a) Resolution No. 04-6068 prescribing the form and detail of and authorizing the
Commission
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delivery of $5,585,000 principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2004-A.
Rod Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained that the bond issuance
would refund series 1995-A, 1996-A, 1997-A, 1998-A, 1999-A, and 2000-A. Mr. Franz continued
to explain that the refunding bonds were marketed on April 15, 2004 and the true interest calculation
on the bonds yields a rate of 3.0885956%, with a value benefit of approximately $79,000.
Dave Arteberry, George K. Baum Company, was available for questions.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance
No. 04-10192 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3) Shadwick, Webb, Jilka. Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 04-6068. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 04-10197 ordering the acquisition of fee simple title to
certain real estate for the purpose of constructing the North Ohio Overpass Project.
Mayor Jilka reported that Ordinance No. 04-10197 was passed on first reading on April
12, 2004 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt Ordinance
No. 04-10197 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3) Shadwick, Webb, Jilka. Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
(8.3) First reading Ordinance No. 04-10198 relinquishing a reservation of rights relating to a
public sewer line.
(8.3a) Declare an emergency exists for second reading on the same day.
(8.3b) Second reading Ordinance No. 04-10198.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained that in 1953 the City Commission approved the
vacation of a 15 -foot wide alley in Block 4 of the North Park Addition with the condition the City
Commission "Reserved the Right" to maintain a public sewer line with the limits of the vacated alley.
Mr. Johnson continued to explain that the owner of the tract is proposing to terminate the existing
sewer line in the right-of-way for Lincoln Avenue, which eliminated the need for the reservation.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to pass Ordinance
No. 04-10198 on first reading. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to declare an
emergency exists for second reading on the same day. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance
No. 04-10198. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3). Nay: (0) Shadwick, Webb, Jilka. Motion carried.
(8.4) Request for executive session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to recess into
executive session for 10 minutes for preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real estate
for the reason that public discussion of the matter could jeopardize the ability of the City to acquire
the real estate; and reconvene at 4:32 p.m. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:22 p.m. and reconvened at 4:32
p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare and the City Manager be authorized to sign a contract on behalf of the
City of Salina with Hoff Machine and Welding, Inc. for the purchase of 629 ]v. Ohio Street for the
purchase price of $478,200. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Commission
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OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Jilka at the end of his Mayor term.
Mayor Jilka thanked the citizens of Salina and said that it was a great honor and privilege
to serve. Mayor Jilka thanked LaDonna Bennet, City Manager's office staff, his parents, the
employees of Jilka Furniture, and fellow City Commissioners. He noted that when he assumed the
office of Mayor, there were some financial uncertainties; however the City Manager and city
employees have done a good job of managing the budget with slight effects.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(10.1) Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, called the April 19, 2004 Organizational Meeting to order and
roll call was taken. Those present were:
Commissioner Jilka
Commissioner Shadwick
Commissioner Webb
Absent: Commissioner Marrs and Commissioner Divine.
(10.2) Ms. Elsey called for nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to nominate
Commissioner Shadwick as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (3). Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
(10.3) Ms. Elsey called for nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to nominate
Commissioner Divine as Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (3).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(10.4) Ms. Elsey turned the gavel over to Mayor Shadwick.
(10.5) Mayor Shadwick presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" and gavel to Commissioner Jilka
for his term as Mayor from April 14, 2003 to April 19, 2004.
(10.6) Mayor Shadwick noted that he would postpone his Mayor comments until April 26, 2004
when all Commissioners are present.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (3). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
/MVont4e.Shadwick, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, City erk