05-24-1976 MinutesIN
City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
May 24, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissione s'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, May 24, 1976, at four o'clock p.m.
The Mayor asked everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance to
the Flag and a moment of silent prayer.
There were present:
Mayor Gerald F. Simpson, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
printed.
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
M. E. Abbott, Acting City Clerk
Absent:
Commissioner W. M. Usher
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 1976, were approved as
STAFF AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
to be entitled 'Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action', prohibiting discriminat on
by reason of race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
handicap or marital status in all employment relations in all areas of public
accommodations, in housing, and in public contracts; establishing a Human
Relations Commission, a Human Relations Department and defining the powers and
duties of each; providing for the adoption of administrative rules, regulations,
and procedures to be utilized in the enforcement of this ordinance, and;
establishing time limitations for the filing of complaints; enacting Chapter 11A
of the Salina Code and repealing Chapter 16-1/2 of the Salina Code." A motion
was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt
the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Duckers,
Weisgerber, Simpson (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher absent. Carried.
The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8488. The ordinance was
introduced for first reading May 17, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the organizational structure and responsibilities for carrying
out the city's commitment to the principle of nondiscrimination in city employment
enacting Article X of Chapter 11A of the Salina Code." A motion was made by
Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to adopt the ordinance
as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Duckers, Weisgerber,
Simpson (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor
approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8489. The ordinance was introduced
for first reading May 10, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning
District Map therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of
certain property within the city and prescribing the proper uses thereof."
(Rezoning of Lot 179 on Fifth Street, Original Townsite, from District "C"
(Apartment House District) to District "E" (General Business District), which
was requested in Petition Number 3547 filed by Webb Johnson Electric, Inc.) A
motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell
to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell,
Duckers, Weisgerber, Simpson (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher absent.
Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8490. The
ordinance was introduced for first reading May 10, 1976.
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AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning
District Map therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of
certain property within the city and prescribing the proper uses thereof."
(Rezoning of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Oakdale Addition from District "A" (Second
Dwelling House District) to District "C" (Apartment House District), which was
requested in Petition Number 3550 filed by William R. Umphrey.) A motion was
made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber, to adopt
the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Duckers,
Weisgerber, Simpson (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher absent. Carried.
The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8491. The ordinance was
introduced for first reading May 10, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the amendment of Section 21 of Ordinance Number 6613 and repealing
the original section." A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded
by Commissioner Duckers to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote
was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Duckers, Weisgerber, Simpson (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8492. The ordinance was introduced for first reading May 10, 1976.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
providing for the vacation of a portion of Gail Avenue within the City of
Salina, Kansas." (Requested in Petition Number 3561 which was filed by
Verner C. Smith.) A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by
Commissioner Caldwell to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote
was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Duckers, Weisgerber, Simpson (4). Nays: (0).
Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it
is numbered 8493. The ordinance was introduced for first reading May 17, 1976.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
authorizing and ordering certain curbing, guttering, paving, grading, water
system, sanitary sewer system, and storm sewer improvements, ordering preparation
of plans and specifications, and the estimate of costs." (Improvements on
Scott Avenue in Bonnie Ridge Addition, requested in Petition Number 3538 which
was filed by Monty Montee.) A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber,
seconded by Commissioner Duckers to adopt the Resolution as read and the
following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Duckers, Weisgerber, Simpson (4).
Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the
Resolution and it is numbered 3278.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Duckers to set the date of June 7, 1976, as the date to receive bids for the
Juvenile Detention and Booking Area in the Police Administration Building, and
instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of the final plat of Holmquist Estates Addition. (Requested in
Petition Number 3528 filed by A. J. Holmquist). A motion was made by Commissioner
Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to accept the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and approve the final plat of Holmquist Estates
Addition, and authorize the Mayor to sign. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of the final plat of Victoria Heights Sub -division. (Requested
in Petition Number 3494 filed by J. V. Enterprises, Inc.) A motion was made
by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and approve the final plat of
Victoria Heights Sub -Division and authorize the Mayor to sign. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of the rezoning of a tract of land in the West 1/2 of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 19, Township 14 South, Range 2 West (Victoria Heights Sub-
division) from District "C" (Community Unit Plan) to District "A" (Second
Dwelling House District) as requested in Petition Number 3551 which was filed
by J. V. Enterprises, Inc. A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded
by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and approve the rezoning, and introduce the rezoning ordinance for
first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number:
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of the rezoning of Lots 6, 8, 10, Block 5; and Lots 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, Block 8, Woodland Addition from District "B" (Two -Family Dwelling House
District) to District "D" (Local Business District); and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
Block 8, Woodland Addition from District "E" (General Business District) to
District "D" (Local Business District) as requested in Petition Number 3554
which was filed by Bob C. Diehl. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell,
seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and approve the rezoning, and introduce the rezoning
ordinance for first reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number:
A LETTER was received from the City Planning Commission recommending
the approval of the rezoning of Lots 1 through 9, inclusive, Block 2, Elm
Grove Addition from District "A" (Second Dwelling House District) to District
"D" (Local Business District) as requested in Petition Number 3555 which was
filed by Gary Wooster. A motion was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by
Commissioner Caldwell to accept the recommendation of the City Planning Commiss
and approve the rezoning, and introduce the rezoning ordinance for first
reading. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Caldwell to set the date of June 7, 1976 to receive bids for:
1. One - ton pickup for Engineering Department
2. Five - 2 door sedans for Inspection Department
3. One - ton pickup for the Animal Shelter
4. Two - Dump trucks for the Street Department
5. One - 3/4 ton pickup for the Traffic Department
6. One - � ton pickup for Water and Sewerage Department
and to instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3566 was filed by Bradley Building Company of Kansas,
Inc., 431 North 13th, for the rezoning of Lot 19, Block 6, Pacific Addition
from District "E" (General Business District) to District "F" (Light Industrial
District). A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Plannning Commission. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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COMMISSION AGENDA
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber to add appointments to the Boards and Commissions to the agenda for
consideration. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners made the
following appointments:
Chamber of Commerce Representative
Mayor Gerald F. Simpson
Cultural Arts Commission
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Housing Authority of the City of Salina
Mayor Gerald F. Simpson
Joint City - County Board of Health
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Commissioner W. M. Usher
Joint Economic Council of the Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Gerald F. Simpson
Library Board
Mayor Gerald F. Simpson
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Regional Conservation and Development
Commissioner Keith G. Duckers
Salina - Saline County Emergency Preparedness Board
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
Saline County Activities Center for Older Citizens
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
Saline County - City Building Authority
Commissioner W. M. Usher
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
United Fund Representative
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Board of Zoning Appeals
Betty Metz, reappointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1979
Roy Presley, reappointed for a 3 year term to May 3, 1979
Board of Public Welfare
Eugene Revels, reappointed for a 5 year term to May 21, 1981
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Human Relations Commission
Rev. J. E. Jones, appointed for a 1 year term to June 7, 1977
Miss Marion Klema, appointed for a 1 year term to June 7, 1977
Carlos Hernandez, appointed for a 1 year term to June 7, 1977
Ron Kizer, appointed for a 2 year term to June 7, 1978
Flavel Simcox, appointed for a 2 year term to June 7, 1978
Mrs. Robert L. (Shirley) Jacques, appointed for a 3 year term to
June 7, 1979
Dr. Charles Marsh, appointed for a 3 year term to June 7, 1979
Don Morris, appointed for a 3 year term to June 7, 1979
Mayor Simpson asked Mr. Boyer about the status of South Ninth Street
Lighting Project.
Mr. Boyer replied it is still with the State, but they will be
talking to them this week.
Commissioner Duckers asked what can be done about the railroad
crossings on 9th Street and particularly Santa Fe Avenue. He said the Rock
Island crossings are deplorable and he wanted to find out what we can do to
exert some type of pressure to get some immediate action to get them resurfaced.
Mr. Bengtson suggested they contact the railroad companies and see
what results they can get from them.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Duckers, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
M. E. Abbott, Acting City Clerk