06-14-2004 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 14, 2004
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Pre -Budget Finance Report and
Health Insurance Pre -Budget Update. 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 Monte Shadwick, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
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: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Resolution No. 04-6079 expressing gratitude and appreciation to fire Engineer/EMT, Steve
R. Ade for his employment with the City of Salina.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Resolution
No. 04-6079. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Shadwick thanked Mr. Ade for his years of service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on Petition No. 4251, filed by Ben Vidricksen, to vacate a 16 -foot platted
alley in Block 9, Pacific Addition.
(5.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 04-10207.
Mayor Shadwick opened the public hearing.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the petition and the utilities currently located in
the alley. Mr. Johnson also responded to Commissioner Divine's and Commissioner Marrs' questions
regarding the use of the alley and the utilities.
Ben Vidricksen, Petitioner, commented on his intentions of the request.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 04-10207 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 7, 2004.
(6.2) Authorize the purchase and installation of an emergency warning siren to be located west
of the Magnolia/Markley Road intersection from Federal Signal Corporation in an amount not to
exceed $18,500.
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Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Animal control review and discussion of staff report and identified options.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, summarized the preliminary report presented to the City
Commissioners. Mr. Kissinger commented on current ordinances, penalties, animal shelter's
organizational structure and funding, general information on pit bull dogs, Kansas Case law regarding
pit bull dogs, breed specific legislation, possible liability insurance requirements, possible proposed
category system, creation of an Animal Control Advisory Board, animal shelter staffing changes, and
financing of the animal shelter.
A discussion followed between Mr. Kissinger, Mayor Shadwick, and Commissioners Jilka,
Webb, and Marrs pertaining to penalties and animal licensing.
Mr. Kissinger then responded to Mayor Shadwick regarding the number of cities in Kansas
that current have breed specific bans and the ban grandfather clause.
Rose Base, Animal Shelter Director, responded to Commissioner Marrs' questions
regarding the procedure of reporting animals that are being treated inhumanly. Ms. Base then
responded to Mayor Shadwick pertaining to the number of animals euthanized per year and number
of those dogs that would be placed in the vicious category.
A discussion followed between Mr. Kissinger, Commissioner Divine and Commissioner
Webb regarding the categorizing of licensing. Mr. Kissinger then responded to Commissioner Marrs
regarding possible setback requirements and kennel distance standards.
A discussion followed between the City Commission on breed specific regulations,
licensing categorizing, possible zoning setback requirements, penalties, licensing assistance from
veterinarians, pet owner responsibilities, owner education, and breed substitution.
Discussion ended.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Mayor Shadwick thanked staff and volunteers for their work on the River Festival.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Yi-elu Arm Elsey, City Clerk
Monte Shadwick, Mayor
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