05-01-1978 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
May 1, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissione
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 1, 1978 at four o'clock P.M.
The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the opening ceremony.
There were present:
Mayor Jack Weisgerber, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Dan S. Geis
Commissioner Karen M. Graves
Commissioner Gerald F. Simpson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Mayor Weisgerber called for approval of the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting April 24, 1978.
Commissioner Graves asked that the official records, page 106 of the
minutes regarding water refunding (bonds), show that she asked the (City) Clerk
if First Securities of Wichita knew that this item was on the agenda, and the
answer was affirmative, that they knew.
A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 1978, as
amended. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1978 - "ABWA SCHOLARSHIP MONTH".
Ta-- proclamation was read by Sally Owens, President of the Vista Chapter of the
American Business Women's Association.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1978 - "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
IN SALINA, KANSAS". The proclamation was read by Nancy Klostermeyer, Director
of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of May 7 through 13, 1978 - "BE KIND TO
AN WEEK". The proclamation was read by Nancy Hodges, President of the
Saline County Humane Association.
STAFF AGENDA
BIDS WERE RECEIVED for Internal Improvement Bond Series P-221 for
$755,000.00 for 10 years. The bids were opened and tabulated by the City Clerk.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves to
accept the bid of United Missouri Bank of Kansas City, National Association,
Kansas City, Missouri, for a total interest cost to the City of $215,231.25,
le=s premium of $267.30, net interest cost to the City $214,963.95, with an
avErage interest rate of 4.769028%, and to introduce an ordinance for first
reading authorizing the issuance of Internal Improvement Bond Series P-221.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
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BIDS WERE RECEIVED for street and utility improvements in Engineering
Project 78-636. (Georgetown, Eastridge and Riverdale Additions)
PART I
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Earth Excavation, Inc. $94,986.80
Commence July 3, 1978 and require 90 calendar days.
Smoky Hill, Inc. 100,608.00
Commence July 3, 1978 and require 120 calendar days.
Stevens Contractors, Inc. 110,155.00
Commence July 1, 1978 and require 120 calendar days.
Engineer's Estimate 108,235.00
PART II
Storm Sewer and Pavement Improvements
(Asphaltic Pavement Alternate)
Brown and Brown, Inc. $204,425.00
Commence July 3, 1978 and require 180 calendar days
after the completion of Part I.
Engineer's Estimate 252,985.00
PART II
Storm Sewer and Pavement Improvements
(Concrete Pavement Alternate)
J. S. Frank Construction Company, Inc. $242,683.20
Commence June 1, 1978 and require 340 calendar days.
Engineer's Estimate 252,985.00
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Geis to award the contract for Part I to Earth Excavation, Inc, as the low
bidder in the amount of $94,986.80, and for Part II to Brown & Brown, Inc., as
the low bidder in the amount of $204,425.00, subject to the bids meeting the
Engineer's specifications. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the vacation of a portion of Decatur Street, a public street in
the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas." (Requested in Petition Number 3692
filed by the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company) A motion was made by Commissioner
Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt the ordinance as read and the
following vote was had: Ayes: Geis, Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber (4). Nays:
(0). Commissioner Duckers absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and
it is numbered 8632. The ordinance was introduced for first reading April 24,
1978.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the vacation of a portion of a certain easement in Block 3, Replat
of Part of Block 3, and all of Blocks 4 and 5, Schippel Addition to the City of
Salina, Saline County, Kansas." (Requested in Petition Number 3695 filed by Dr.
Dan King) A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Graves to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes:
Geis, Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Duckers absent.
Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8633. The ordinance':
was introduced for first reading April 24, 1978.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION authorizing
and ordering certain paving, curb, gutter, water and sanitary 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 78-638 - Southeast Park Improvements
A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt
the resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Geis, Graves,
Simpson, Weisgerber (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Duckers absent. Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3365.
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THE CITY ENGINEER filed plans and specifications for Engineering
Project 78-638 for improvements in Southeast Park. A motion was made by
Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Geis to approve the plans and
specifications as filed by the City Engineer and specified that the streets be
concrete. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Geis to set the date of May 15, 1978 as the date to receive bids for street and
utility improvements in Engineering Project 78-638, and to instruct the City
Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION determini
the advisability of curbing, guttering, paving, grading, storm sewer, water
main, sanitary sewer and sewage pump station and force main improvements, estimati
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 78-635 - Park West Addition Improvements)
A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Graves to adopt
the resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Geis, Graves,
Simpson, Weisgerber (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Duckers absent. Carried.
The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3366.
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3700 was filed by Rickel Manufacturing to change the
name of Brandau Road to Rickel Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Geis,
seconded by Commissioner Simpson to refer the petition to the City Planning
Commission for a recommendation. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE license application was filed by Ronald L.
Gilmore, d/b/a Sammy G's, 646 North 5th Street. (New application). The City
Clerk reported the applicant has paid the required fee, and the application has
been approved by the Health Department, Zoning Officer and the Police Department.
A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to
approve the license application and authorize the City Clerk to issue the license.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from Oakdale Plaza Development Company, Tom
Darnell, Partner, requesting that the City Commission adopt a resolution pertainir
to a low-cost housing for elderly persons project at 121-125 South Oakdale Avenue.
Mr. Darnell was present and explained his project and that he is on a
tight schedule, and that he needs to show reasonable progress by May 6, 1978 in
order to retain the Section 8 commitment from HUD.
Commissioner Simpson asked Mr. Gilbert if the Housing Authority has
discussed this request, and expressed his concern about adopting the resolution
prior to Housing Authority approval.
Mike Gilbert, Housing Authority Director, said he has discussed it
iriefly with each member and they expressed a desire for Mr. Darnell to explain
the project to them as a group before they take any action. They did not express
lisapproval of the project and encouraged the elderly housing of Section 8.
Commissioner Simpson said the concept and the need for additional
lousing is obviously there.
Mr. Darnell said he has 300 people on the waiting list.
Commissioner Simpson asked Mr. Gilbert if the Housing Authority would
)e able to meet this week to consider this request.
Mr. Gilbert indicated they would.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner
Deis, to adopt the Resolution as read, subject to approval of the Salina Housing
.uthority. Ayes: Geis, Graves, Simpson, Weisgerber (4). Nays: (0). Carried.
'he Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3367.
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COMMISSION AGENDA
The Commissioners did not bring anything to the floor for discussion.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Simpson that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 4:49 P.M.
D4LHada�rrison, City Clerk