10-17-1983 MinutesBOJ
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 17, 1983
4:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commission Meeting
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, October 17, 1983, at four o'clock p.m.
There were present:
Mayor John F. Burgess, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Fortino B. Bonilla
Commissioner Merle A. Hodges
Commissioner Joseph M. Ritter
Commissioner Charles B. Roth
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Rufus L. Nye, City Manager
Absent:
None
None
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
The Mayor presented City Service Awards to 2 City Employees with 25
years of service, and 9 City Employees with 10 years of service.
The Mayor presented plaques of appreciation to past board and
commission members: Rodney Nitz, Board of Building Appeals; Dennis McMurray,
Grievance Committee; Joe Fisher, Mike Harmon, Russ Norwood, Convention and
Tourism Committee.
The Mayor proclaimed Thursday, October 13, 1983 - "DAY IN COURT FOR
LEGAL SECRETARIES". The proclamation was read by Tina Nelson, Day in Court
Chairperson.
The Mayor proclaimed the Week of October 16 through 22, 1983 -
"NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK". The proclamation was read by Gayle Graham,
President of the Salina Business and Professional Women's Organization.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the proposed special assessments in Engineering
Project 82-694 for curbing, guttering, paving and grading Coachlight Lane and
storm sewer.
A public hearing was held on the proposed assessments for street and
storm sewer improvements authorized in Resolution Number 82-3616, passed by the
Board of Commissioenrs on the 18th day of October, 1982.
No protests, written or oral, were filed.
The Commission made no adjustment in the assessment, and the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
83-178 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Bonilla that
Ordinance Number 83-8977, levying special assessments on lots, pieces and parcels
of ground in the City of Salina, Kansas, for the purpose of paying a portion of
the cost of street and storm sewer improvements on Coachlight Lane, be introduced
for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
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(5.2) Public hearing on the proposed special assessments in Engineering
Project 83-701 for Lateral Sanitary Sewer 631.
A public hearing was held on the proposed assessments for sanitary
sewer improvements authorized in Resolution Number 83-3639, passed by the Board
of Commissioners on the 18th day of April, 1983.
No protests, written or oral, were filed.
The Commission made no adjustment in the assessment, and the Mayor
declared the hearing closed.
83-179 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Ritter that
Ordinance Number 83-8978, levying special assessments on lots, pieces and parcels
of ground in the City of Salina, Kansas, for the purpose of paying a portion of
the cost of sanitary sewer improvements in Fairway and Van Horn Additions, be
introduced for first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting September 26, 1983.
(6.2) City Engineer reports on bids received October 13, 1983 for Engineering
Project 83-707 for curbing, guttering, paving and grading North Third, East Harsh
and East Otis Streets.
(6.3) Resolution Number 83-3664 - determining the advisability of water
main improvements, estimating the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the
improvement district, method of assessment, and apportioning the cost between
the improvement district and the city -at -large. (Engineering Project 83-710
water main on East Cloud Street, requested in Petition Number 3857.1
(6.4) City Engineer reports on the sufficiency of Petition Number 3858 filed
by Philip J. Holtgraves for curbing, guttering, paving, grading and storm sewer
improvements to certain streets in Mayfair Addition, and files a feasibility
report for the improvements.
(6.5) Resolution Number 83-3665 - determining the advisability of curbing,
guttering, paving, grading and storm sewer improvements, estimating the cost
thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of
assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the
city -at -large. [Engineering Project 83-711 street and utility improvements in
Mayfair Addition, requested in Petition Number 3858.]
(6.6) Cereal malt beverage license applications filed by:
Norma Jean Komp, d/b/a The Pit Stop, 547 West Cloud.
Fred A. Young, President of Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a After Five,
2501 Market Place. (New applications)
(6.7) Petition Number 3859 filed by Robert Wasko, for street and utility
improvements in Sullivan Addition.
(6.8) Approval of compensation adjustment.
(6.9) Resolution Number 83-3666 - Directing the City Engineer to prepare a
feasibility report relative to the advisability of the installation of certain
street improvements within the City of Salina, Kansas. [East Crawford Street
from a point approximately 50 feet east of the center line of Marymount Road,
thence east approximately 3/4 mile to the east city limits.]
83-180 Moved by Commissioner Bonilla, seconded by Commissioner Roth that all
items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second Reading Ordinance Number 83-8974 - defining a street or highway
and providing that the provisions of the Uniform Traffic Code shall be applicable
to all areas open to vehicular traffic; amending the definition of a street as
the same appears in the Uniform Traffic Code and repealing the existing
definition therein.
83-181 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Hodges that
Ordinance Number 83-8974, defining a street or highway and providing that the
provisions of the Uniform Traffic Code shall be applicable to all areas open to
vehicular traffic; amending the definition of a street as the same appears in
the Uniform Traffic Code and repealing the existing definition therein, be
adopted. Aye: Bonilla, Hodges, Ritter, Roth, Burgess (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(8.2) Second Reading Ordinance Number 83-8975 - making it unlawful to drive
a vehicle off the roadway.
83-182 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Roth that
Ordinance Number 83-8975, making it unlawful to drive a vehicle off the roadway,
be adopted. Aye: Bonilla, Hodges, Ritter, Roth, Burgess (5). Nay: (0). Motion
adopted.
(8.3) Second Reading Ordinance Number 83-8976 - prohibiting the operation of
a vehicle in excess of posted speed limit in school zones.
83-183 Moved by Commissioner Bonilla, seconded by Commissioner Hodges that
Ordinance Number 83-8976, prohibiting the operation of a vehicle in excess of
posted speed limit in school zones, be adopted. Aye: Bonilla, Hodges, Ritter,
Roth, Burgess (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.4) Resolution Number 83-3667 - terminating the franchise of Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company as of December 31, 1983, and directing that a new
franchise be negotiated.
83-184 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Roth that
Resolution Number 83-3667, a resolution terminating the franchise of Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company as of December 31, 1983, and directing that a new
franchise be negotiated.
(8.5) Request by Sydney Soderberg, representing a coalition of a number of
concerned organizations, to discuss the treatment of rape cases by the Salina
Police Department.
Vicki Price, President of NOW, National Organization of Women, was
present to discuss the manner in which the Salina Police Department handles rape
cases. She wants the Police Department to work with the Domestic Violence
Association of Kansas on four points:
1. Ongoing inservice officer training.
2. Referral of victims to the Domestic Violence Association Rape Crisis
Intervention Program.
3. The monitoring of Police Department treatment of victims.
4. Sensitive, humane investigation of each rape case.
She said they are asking that you, as the City Commission, instruct the
City Manager to have the Chief of Police meet with the Domestic Violence
Association to work out procedures. She said the Domestic Violence Association
is supported by a number of organizations throughout the city.
Joan Wilson, Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Association
said that the Board of the Domestic Violence Association gives its support for a
program as outlined by Vicki Price.
Karen Cook, Regional Crises Center in Manhattan, said the program
works in Manhattan and it will work in Salina.
Rev. Garlen Howington, member of the Police Department Chaplain
Program, said he is 1 of 25 chaplains who have an office in the Police Department
and work with the Police Department on domestic violence cases and other cases
when they are called.
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83-188 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, that the
City Clerk be instructed to publish a notice of intent to issue Industrial
Revenue Bonds for Santa Fe Office Plaza, setting November 7, 1983, at 4:00 p.m.
for public hearing. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the
following appointments to be effective October 24, 1983.
Salina Business Improvement District No. 1 Advisory Board
John Heline, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
John Utter, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
Jerry Vanier, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
Ted Weeks, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
Bob Bostater, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
James Graves, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
John Hauptli, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
Colleta Johnson, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
Sam Evans, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
John Poos, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
Gerald Shadwick, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
Dan West, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
83-189 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Roth that the
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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John F. Burge �! s,ayor
(SEAL) U
ATTEST:
D. L. arrison, ,ty er
Sister Mary Lou Roberts, said she has been a member of the Police
Department Chaplain Program since it began, and believes it is a fine program.
and suggested they all work together
She said she has assisted in many rape cases
to clear up the situation.
83-185
Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Bonilla that the
City Manager be instructed to cooperate with the Domestic Violence Association
of Kansas and other organizations to work out the procedures to incorporate the
four suggestions made by Vicki Price and that a report be made to the City
Commission on a regular basis. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.6) First Reading Ordinance Number 83-8979 - defining a business
improvement district for the Downtown Business District of Salina pursuant to
the Business Improvement Act and repealing Ordinance Number 83-8971.
83-186
Moved by Commissioner Ritter, seconded by Commissioner Roth that
Ordinance Number 83-8979, defining a business improvement district for the
Downtown Business District of Salina pursuant to the Business Improvement
Act repealing Ordinance Number 83-8971, be introduced for first
District and
reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
(8.7) Request by Santa Fe Office Plaza, Morrie Soderberg representative, for
$400,000 to $450,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds.
83-187
Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Hodges that the
Commission recess into Executive Session for 10 minutes to discuss the possible
Revenue Bonds. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
issuance of Industrial
The Commission recessed at 4:57 p.m. and reconvened at 5:07 p.m.
83-188 Moved by Commissioner Roth, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, that the
City Clerk be instructed to publish a notice of intent to issue Industrial
Revenue Bonds for Santa Fe Office Plaza, setting November 7, 1983, at 4:00 p.m.
for public hearing. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the
following appointments to be effective October 24, 1983.
Salina Business Improvement District No. 1 Advisory Board
John Heline, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
John Utter, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
Jerry Vanier, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
Ted Weeks, appointed for a 1 year term to December 31, 1984.
Bob Bostater, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
James Graves, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
John Hauptli, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
Colleta Johnson, appointed for a 2 year term to December 31, 1985.
Sam Evans, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
John Poos, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
Gerald Shadwick, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
Dan West, appointed for a 3 year term to December 31, 1986.
83-189 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Roth that the
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay:
(0). Motion adopted. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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John F. Burge �! s,ayor
(SEAL) U
ATTEST:
D. L. arrison, ,ty er