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04-01-2019 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS April 1, 2019 4:00 p.m. tri The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. for Citizens Forum at City-County Building, Room es 107. y 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 3 silence. Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Trent W. Davis, M.D. (presiding), Commissioners Joe Hay,Jr., Melissa Rose Hodges, and Mike Hoppock. Also present: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks, City Clerk. Absent: Commissioner Karl Ryan. AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS (3.1) The day of April 6, 2019 as "75th Anniversary of Altrusa International of Salina, KS Inc. Day" in the city of Salina. Brenda Smith, Altrusa International of Salina, Ks, Inc. Service Chair, read the proclamation and announced associated events. (3.2) The month of April, 2019 as "Fair Housing Month" in the city of Salina. Terri Hostetler, Human Relations Commission Chairwoman, read the proclamation. CITIZENS FORUM None. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME None. CONSENT AGENDA (6.1) Approve the minutes of March 25, 2019. 19-0095 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. ADMINISTRATION (7.1) Authorize sale of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds Series 2019-A, and Temporary Notes Series 2019-1. (7.1a) Receive report on bids received. (7.1b) Second reading Ordinance No. 19-10994 authorizing the issuance and delivery of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds,Series 2019-A. Page 1 (7.1c) Resolution No. 19-7691 prescribing the form and details of and authorizing the delivery of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2019- A. (7.1d) Resolution No. 19-7692 authorizing and directing the sale and delivery of General Obligation Temporary Notes,Series 2019-1. ° Debbie Pack, Director of Finance & Administration, explained the history of the bond and note transaction and introduced Dave Arteberry with George K. Baum& Company. rat David Arteberry, George K. Baum & Company, gave an overview of the results of the bids received. Ms. Pack explained the projects financed and the action options for Ordinance No. 19- 10994. Commissioner Hodges stated she would have liked to receive a financial update prior to this item and wanted to confirm that the city was still in a position to make the payments out of sales tax. Ms. Pack stated there was a priority list created and she did not think there would be an issue making the debt payments. Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated there were other items that needed to be looked at. 19-0096 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to adopt Ordinance No. 19- 10994 authorizing the issuance and delivery of not to exceed $11,445,000 principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2019-A on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (3) Hay, Hoppock, Davis. Nay: (1) Hodges. Motion carried. Ms. Pack explained the action options for Resolution No. 19-7691. 19-0097 Moved by Commissioner Hay, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to adopt Resolution No. 19- 7691 prescribing the form and details of and affirming the delivery of not to exceed $11,445,000 principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2019-A. Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Hodges. Motion carried. Ms. Pack explained the action options for Resolution No. 19-7692. 19-0098 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to adopt Resolution No. 19- 7692 prescribing the form and details and affirming the delivery of not to exceed $6,085,000 principal amount of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2019-1. Aye: (3). Nay: (1) Hodges. Motion carried. (7.2) Consideration of request for a permit to keep bees within the city of Salina. Monique Hawley, Animal Services Manager, explained the request, code section and recommended action. Mayor Davis asked if the item was routine. Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated there was code in place and the request was infrequent but stated there was an inspection completed by Jason Tiller,Saline County Health Director and Dr. Dupy, Health Officer. Mayor David asked if the City performed an inspection on the hive. Ms. Hawley stated not unless a complaint was received. Commissioner Hoppock asked if the bees had a tendency to migrate to other locations. Ms. Hawley stated staff had not had any calls on the current hives in the city. Page 2 Commissioner Hay provided his thoughts on the current ordinance and the current bee epidemic. Chris Cotten, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained that the current ordinance was put in place in 1968 due to a complaint of children being stung by bees. A conversation ensued between the City Commission, Mr. Schrage, Mr. Cotten and Ms. Hawley regarding beekeeping associations, guidelines and potential process changes. Commissioner Hoppock asked if there was a revocation process in the ordinance. Mr. Cotten stated the board of commissioners could revoke a permit in the event said applicant shall fail to comply with the terms and conditions of the special permit or if the keeping of bees becomes a nuisance, health hazard or detrimental to the general welfare of the U residents of the city. Lynn Grinage, 1000 W. Walnut, stated she had two (2) colonies ordered and explained the breed of the bees, the swarming of the bees, explained her contingencies if there were more bees than the hive could handle. Commissioner Hodges asked if there was any difficulty in going through the process. Ms. Grinage stated other than missing the call from the health department it was a smooth process. Mayor Davis asked if the request could be reworked to be approved by the city manager. Mr. Schrage stated staff could develop a new ordinance for commission consideration but would need to look at the best procedure. 19-0099 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, to approve the enclosed Application for Permit to Keep Bees. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS None. OTHER BUSINESS (9.1) Request for attorney-client privileged executive session with environmental counsel for the Salina Public Entities and the City's legal counsel regarding the subject of matters relating to anticipated mediation in the context of pending litigation in U.S. District Court relating to the former Schilling Air Force Base environmental matter. I move the city commission recess into executive session for _ minutes to discuss the subject of matters relating to anticipated mediation in the context of pending litigation in U.S. District Court relating to the former Schilling Air Force Base environmental matter with environmental counsel for the Salina Public Entities and the City's legal counsel based upon the need for consultation with an attorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to K.S.A. 45-7319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume in this room at p.m. 19-0100 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to recess into executive session for 45 minutes to discuss the subject of matters relating to anticipated mediation in the context of pending litigation in U.S. District Court relating to the former Schilling Air Force Base environmental matter with environmental counsel for the Salina Public Entities and the City's legal counsel based upon the need for consultation with an attorney for the public body which would be Page 3 deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship, pursuant to K.S.A. 45-7319(b)(2),. The open meeting will resume in this room at 5:30 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:45 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30 p.m. No action was taken. Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, stated the environmental counsel would be joining by telephone. s ADJOURNMENT 19-01b1 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Hay, that the regular meeting of the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. < • -425A0t [SEAL] Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor ATtES�T: 10.19n 11 Shandi Wicks, CMC, City Clerk 1 1 Page 4