01-15-1979 Minutes:1
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City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
January 15, 1979
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the City
Commission Meeting Room, City -County Building, on Monday, January 15, 1979, 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 (Caren M. Graves
Commissioner W. M. Usher
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
W. E. Harris, Acting City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 1979, were approved
as printed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED Monday, January 15, 1979 - ''DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR., COMMEMORATION DAY''. The proclamation was read by Rev. Fred Cravens,
Pastor of Quail Methodist Church.
STAFF AGENDA
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Usher, to remove from the table the consideration of a feasibility report on
water main improvements to serve Presbyterian Manor, requested in Petition
Number 3733• (Tabled January 8, 1979). Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Presbyterian Manor submitted a proposal for City Commission consideration
in which the Salina Presbyterian Manor would pay $47,839.00 for a 12'' line from
Marymount Road east to the Presbyterian Manor, instead of the 24 inch line from
Glenn to Crawford, and a 20 inch line along Crawford to the Salina Presbyterian
Manor.
Mayor Weisgerber said he feels the Presbyterian Manor should pay only
for a 12'' line for $47,839 instead of the $32,687 to bring the water from the
water tower on Glenn.
Mr. Morrison said he does not feel the Manor should be required to pay
for the larger line to serve the future growth needs of the city, but they are
willing to pay the cost of a 12'' line from f1arymount Road.
Commissioner Geis expressed his opposition to the proposal.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to accept the Presbyterian Manor proposal to pay for a 12'' line from
Marymount Road to the Manor, and to instruct the City Engineer to refigure the
feasibility report. Ayes: Duckers, Graves, Usher, Weisgerber flays: Geis
(1). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on the sufficiency of Petition Number 3737,
filed by Lee Haworth for street and utility improvements in Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4,
Twin Oaks Subdivision, that the petitioner owns 96%, of the property in the
benefit district and it is therefore a valid petition. A motion was made by
Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Duckers to accept the City Engineer's
report and approve the petition. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on the sufficiency of Petition Number 3739,
filed by D. L. Sampson for street and utility improvements in part of Grain Belt
Subdivision, that the petitioner owns 99% of the property in the benefit district
and it is therefore a valid petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Usher,
seconded by Commissioner Graves to accept the City Engineer's report and approve
the petition. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
AN ORDER GRANTING ANNEXATION, dated January 9, 1979, was received from
the Board of County Commissioners concerning Frisbie Acres.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to introduce an ordinance for first reading to annex Frisbie Acres, as
requested in Petition Number 3732. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Plumber:
A LETTER was received from MK Development Company, requesting the
annexation ordinance for Schilling Manor be placed on first reading.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to introduce an ordinance for first reading to annex Schilling Manor.
(Public Hearing was held October 16, 1978) Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Graves to introduce an ordinance for first reading providing for the rates,
fares or charges for the use of and services rendered by the combined water and
sewerage system of the City of Salina; providing the procedure for billing and
collection thereof; amending Article III of Chapter 35 of the Salina Code and
repealing the existing article.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION
authorizing the filing of an application with the Environmental Protection
Agency, United States of America, for a grant under the Water Pollution Control
Grant, (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) amending Section 1 of Resolution Plumber 3290, and
repealing the existing section.'' (Authorizing Dean Boyer, City Engineer, to
execute and file applications on behalf of the City of Salina.) A motion was
made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner Graves to adopt the Resolutio
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis, Graves, Usher,
Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it
is numbered 3403.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION
authorizing the temporary investment of approximately $2,200,000.00 of Idle
Funds of the City of Salina, Kansas.'' A motion was made by Commissioner Graves,
seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt the Resolution as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis, Graves, Weisgerber (b). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher abstained. Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and
it is numbered 3404.
A LETTER was received from the Salina Park Advisory Beard recommending
that the City Commission acquire the river land not presently owned by the City,
(and necessary for the development of the river channel as a water supply to the
Water Treatment Plant), with 50% to be paid by the City and a Land and Water
Conservation Grant application to be submitted for the balance.
The Commissioners, Mr. Harris and Craig Roberts discussed the procedure
required to get the project started.
A motion was made by Commissioner Geis, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to receive the letter from the Salina Park .Advisory Board. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A RESOLUTION giving
certain certifications and assurances with which the City of Salina will comply
in regards to its application for Kansas Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
Moneys.'' (Acquisition application). A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers,
seconded by Commissioner Geis to adopt the Resolution as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis, Graves, Usher, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0).
Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3405.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: ''A REFOLUTION giving
certain certifications and assurances with which the City of Salina will comply
in regards to its application for Kansas Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
Moneys.'' (Development application). A motion was made by Commissioner Graves,
seconded by Commissioner Usher to adopt the Resolution as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Duckers, Geis, Graves, Usher, Weisgerber (5). Flays: (0).
Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3406.
A RECOMMENDATION was received from staff to solicit proposals for
leasing and operating a day care center, nursery or pre-school, in the new
Centennial Neighborhood Center.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to accept the staff recommendation and to set the date of February 5, 1979
as the date to receive proposals for the leasing and operation of a day care
center in the new Centennial Neighborhood Center, and to instruct the City Clerk
to advertise for bids. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PUBLIC AGENDA
A LETTER was received from United Securities, Inc. to be present at
the meeting to discuss mortgage backed housing revenue bonds.
Mr. Steve Shogren, United Securities, Inc., llichita, was present and
explained the mortgage backed housing revenue bond program.
Mr. Bob Bigelow, Kirchner Moore and Company, Denver, explained that
mortgage backed housing revenue bonds make low income money available, there is
no administration by the City after the bond issue, and they are administered
locally by financial institutions. Fie asked the City Commission for an
opportunity to make a study of the needs and to coordinate the issuance of the
bonds.
Mr. John Heline was present and commented that the mortgage revenue
bond is an excellent program as long as taxes are paid by individuals and the
community has the proper input on it. He said the community can set the levels
and criteria for issuing the bonds, and it is an up and coming program and the
city would be remiss if it did not endorse this type of program. fie said it
would be very beneficial to the city.
A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Geis
to set up a committee with these people to explore it and let them take care of
all the expenses and to come back with a recommendation in 90 days. Ayes: Geis,
Usher (2). Nays: Duckers, Graves, Vleisgerber (3). Motion did not carry.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to place the signing of a 90 day contract with United Securities, Inc. and
Kirchner Moore & Company on the agenda for January 22, 1979. Ayes: (5). Nays:
(0). Motion carried.
CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE license applications were filed by:
Earl Bengtson, d/b/a Bengtson Derby Station, 1001 West Crawford.
(Renewal application).
William N. Saylor, d/b/a Bill's Mobil Service, 1-135 and Crawford.
(Renewal application).
James Robert Brown, d/b/a Pee Wee's, 340 North 12th. (New application)
The City Clerk reported the applicants have paid the required fee, and
the applications have been approved by the Zoning Officer, Health Department and
the Police Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by
Commissioner Graves to approve the license application and authorize the City
Clerk to issue the licenses. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
COMMISSION AGENDA
Steve Jennings appeared and said he has been a Salina resident for 22
years and wanted to thank the city for a magnificent job of snow removal from
the city streets this past weekend.
Commissioner Graves asked that a letter of thanks be written, on
behalf of the citizens, and posted for the crews -who worked around the clock to
clear the streets.
Commissioner Usher said the crews did a fantastic job and need to be
commended because they went the extra mile.
Mr. Harris thanked the City Commissioners, on behalf of the crews,
for their comments. He said they have received numerous telephone and personal
compliments about the way the thing was handled which have been conveyed to them
and it will be again in written form as the City Commission has suggested.
Commissioner Geis asked about the Wilson and Company information
concerning the South Salina Drainage problem included in the Commission packets
this week.
Mr. Harris said if it meets with City Commission approval staff will
xerox copies and publicise that copies are available in the City Clerk's Office.
Commissioner Geis suggested that the times sign (x) be included in the
math computations, to eliminate confusion.
The Commissioners did not bring any other items to the floor for
discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to recess into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss the possible
sale of city property. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The Commission recessed at 5:41 P.M. and reconvened at 5:55 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 5:56 P.M.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk