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07-03-1978 Minutes1 1 153 City of Salina, Kansas Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners July 3, 1978 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' (Room, City -County Building, on Monday, July 3, 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 Keith G. Duckers 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: None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 1978 were approved as printed. Mr. Olson introduced the Director of the Salina Bicentennial Center, Mickey Yerger, and the Commissioners welcomed him. STAFF AGENDA Mr. Shelby Willis, Bucher and Willis, reported on the bids received June 16, 1978 for the construction of the ballfield complex in Lower Indian Rock Park, and recommended the contracts for Item 1, Earthwork and Item 9 for asphaltic paving be awarded to Brown and Brown, Inc. in the amount of $230,621,50; and that �Item 2 for concrete and Item 5 for landscaping be awarded to Western Construction in the amount of $92,684.50, and that items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 be rejected and readvertise for bids on those items. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to award the contracts for Items 1 and 9 to Brown and Brown, Inc., in the amount of $230,621.50, and to award the contracts for Items 2 and 5 to Western Construction Company, in the amount of $92,684.50, and to reject the bids on items 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10, and to instruct the architect to readvertise for bids on those items as soon as practically feasible. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE providing for the payment of interest by the City on deposits made by water customers; amending Section 35-26 of the Salina Code; and repealing the existing section.'' A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Simpson, Duckers, Geis, Graves, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Ordinance and it is numbered 8641. The ordinance was introduced for first reading June 26, 1978. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: ''AN ORD114ANCE Droviding for the forfeiture of unclaimed deposits of water customers; amending Section 35-29 of the Salina Code; and repealing the existing section.'' A motion Nas made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to adopt the )rdinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Simpson, Duckers, Geis, craves, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Ordinance and it is numbered 8642. The ordinance was introduced for first reading June 26, 1978. t5 THE CITY ENGINEER reported on a request from The Shaver Partnership for a 42 foot exit driveway for Homestead Savings and Loan. "This Driveway is on the west side of Ohio Street at 2070 South Ohio. It is planned as an exit onto Ohio from a 6 lane drive-through banking facility. As this drive can only be used as an exit I would have no objections to it being constructed as shown on their plot plan. 'They have also requested a left turn bay be constructed in the median at the intersection of Ohio Street and Shalimar Drive and expressed a willingness to pay for the construction of the same. "I would recommend approval of both these requests under the above stated conditions." A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and approve the 42' exit driveway and the left turn bay in the median in the 2000 block of South Ohio. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Graves to introduce an ordinance for first reading pertaining to the procedure for processing complaints and providing for the time in which to file an appeal from a determination made by the (Human Relations) Director; amending Section Ila -72(6) and Section lla72-(8) of the Salina Code and repealing the existing sections. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. Ordinance Passed: Number: A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to introduce an ordinance for first reading providing for the procedure for requesting a public hearing before the Human Relations Commission; amending Section Ila -72(9) of the Salina Code and repealing the existing section. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. Ordinance Passed: Number: A MOTION was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to introduce an ordinance for first reading providing the procedure for notifying the complainant and respondent of the result of the public hearing; amending Section lla-72(13) of the Salina Code and repealing the existing section. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. Ordinance Passed: PUBLIC AGENDA Number: PETITION NUMBER 3705 was filed by Richard Barlow for water service for Lots 1, 2, 5, Block 1; Lot 1, Block 2; and Lot 1, Block 3, Eastridge Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Graves to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3706 was filed by Dr. D. C. King for the vacation of the West 25 feet of street right-of-way on Ohio Street between Cloud and Schippel Drive. A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Simpson to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a recommendation. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. COMMISSION AGENDA "RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS POSITION TAKEN BY THE CITY COMMISSION RELATIVE TO SCHILLING MANOR HOUSING COMPLEX." (Sponsored by Mayor Weisgerber) Mayor Weisgerber - I think the Commissioners are all aware of the reasor for this, through one means or another, but in the beginning when the disposition of Schilling Manor by the General Services Administration was talked of, we had hoped that the city might act as a pass through agency and that this might go to Good Sam. When that fell through then there was talk, and I think the real estate people in town, perhaps, were afraid of the impact of "dumping" houses out at Schilling might have on the community; so we talked with the GSA about a preventive maintenance contract and letting these houses, perhaps, be sold a few 1 L at a time under the wing of the city and Airport Authority. Since that time the Schilling Task Force, a committee appointed and working with the Chamber of Commerce, with representation from the City Commission, the County Commission and from the school board and from the real estate people in town, have changed their thinking. Their thinking now is, let's tell GSA to sell those as quickly as possible. Some time, some way some how the city has to feel the impact, and it just as well be now and get them worked out and get that over with, much like was true with Schilling in the beginning. So they have asked the City, the special task force has asked the City to officially write a letter to GSA requesting them to make disposition, put those up for auction, make disposition of those homes just as soon as possible. The longer they go there will be more deterioration, the more quickly they can be sold, the better shape they will be in and these houses and their availability won't hang over the Salina housing market like a sword. I have talked to the other Commissioners about it, they have been to different meetings, different places, and I think perhaps we are in agreement on this, but this is the reason and a little bit of quick background on the reason for having this particular item on the agenda. Bob Whitworth - That was very well put Mr. Mayor. I have no additional comments unless there are questions. Commissioner Simpson - We were to receive an official epistle from GSA in regard to their economic impact study, have we received anything of that, or is it mothballed somewhere? Bob Whitworth - I do not think that there is going to be any report on the impact study. After this action taken today it will be a mute question anyway. Commissioner Duckers - But even the delay that we are getting on that is more reason that we should take this action today, in my opinion, each time it just takes longer than they tell us it will, and we anticipate it will drag on, and deterioration would just continue. Bob Whitworth - They have just recently advertised the Cullen Village complex, 1,053 units, and they will be sold August 16th of this year, and I think they are already making plans to prepare to sell the Schilling Manor complex Nithin 60 days following the sale of the properties there in Topeka. They have asked the Chamber to provide some information concerning the community. I guess this helps them get a higher price for the homes, but that has been forwarded to 3SA and I think they are already preparing to dispose of the homes. In addition to what the Mayor has reported, I think it is the opinion of most of the GSA 3eople that they would like to go ahead and sell the property anyway as soon as Dossible. We may or may not have had an opportunity for a P.M. contract. Lee Boller - Have these things been appraised at all, and do you know how much does it go for on the average? Bob Whitworth - They have been appraised but the appraisal price is not public information. GSA will release that. I Commissioner Simpson - I would concur with the recommendation. I think the community, the area is in pretty good economic situation right at the present Itime, with I think the latest figures will show somewhere in excess of 25,000 in !the labor force and a rather low unemployment figure, and coming off of what appears to be a pretty good harvest. There is no good time to have this type of Ithing hit the community, but now is probably as good a time as any. Mayor Weisgerber - I think this is what the Board of Realtors came !around to feeling that it better be done. Commissioner Graves - Our experience was so good in 1962 rebounding, I think that most people don't fear what is going to happen. I think the track record of this community is pretty darn good in dealing with this kind of thing. I think everybody just thinks if it is inevitable, get it over with. Commissioner Simpson - I would wonder if the Planning Commission might look at the possibility of annexation of Schilling Manor, the ramifications of that and what desirability it has. Keith Rawlings - That is one of the areas that has been on the annexatio plan for the 1 to 3 year period and I think it is about due anyway for considerati n. Commissioner Simpson - It probably should be fairly immediate considerat on because of the eminent sale. A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Duckers that the Mayor notify the General Services Administration that it is the desire of the City of Salina that they release and sell the Schilling Manor complex at the earliest possible date. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Graves, to add appointments to boards and commissions to the agenda for considerat on. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following appointments: Human Relations Commission Josephine Hernandez, appointed to succeed Mrs. Manuel (Gladys C.) Guzman for a 3 year term to June 7, 1981. Leon Boldridge, appointed to succeed Flavel Simcox for a 3 year term to June 7, 1981. RECREATION COMMISSION Stan Nelson, reappointed for a 4 year term to June 30, 1982. Commissioner Keith G. Duckers Commissioner Karen M. Graves The Commissioners brought the following items to the floor for discussio : Commissioner Geis said he has had several complaints from an area about a prolonged garage sale, and asked the staff to look into an ordinance limiting the time a garage sale may be carried on. The City Attorney replied that the city is aware of the present situatior and is doing what it can do under the present provisions of the Salina Code to get the present situation stopped. He said he has asked the Planning Commission to make a recommendation as to the definition of what activities can be carried on in a residential area in the guise of a garage sale. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to recess into executive session until 5:00 P.M to discuss a personnel matter. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. The Commissioners recessed at 4:42 P.M. and reconvened at 5:00 P.M. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Geis, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:01 P.M. D. L. Harrison, City Clerk 1 1 1 WAIVER AND CONSENT TO HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS We, the undersigned, being the duly elected, qualified and acting Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, and constituting a majority of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby waive notice and consent to the holding of a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners on the 10th day of July, 1978, at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of holding a Budget Work Session. Dated this 10th day of July, 1978. Commissioners