04-15-1974 Minutes Organizational127
City of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board
of Commissioners
April 15, 1974
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the
Commissioners' Room, City -County Building, on Monday, April 15, 1974, 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 Jack Weisgerber, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
Commissioner W. M. Usher
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
Mayor Weisgerber called for the approval of the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 8, 1974, and asked if there are any corrections or additions.
Commissioner Cooper said, "I believe I do. Last week we had a request
from Rural Water District Number 3. Their request was granted. Earlier we had,
from the same water district a request, this was during the rate change for water
rates, we had a request from the same water district that at the time they were
present we tabled their request for further study. I was unaware that the
Commission had done any further study on the matter. Nonetheless, last week the
Manager informed us that the earlier request of the Water District had been
denied. I believe that should be in the minutes."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "I am lost. All that we discussed last week
was that at one time they had asked to be billed differently, and we hadn't -
there was never any request for extensions like this."
Commissioner Cooper said, "No. I am just simply saying that because of
the item on the agenda last week from Rural Water District Number 3, it reminded
me of an earlier request that we had from Water District Number 3 which we tabled
for further study. I was not aware that any conclusion had been reached on that
request of theirs earlier, I inquired of the City Manager and you said that the
request had been denied. Is this correct?"
Mr. Olson said, 11I don't recall using the terminology that the request
had been denied. I think that .."
Commissioner Cooper interjected, ".. well you turned them down or
something.."
Mr. Olson said, "..during our conversation they were assured they would
be paying the same rates as any other out of city user. We would have to go
back and get the minutes of that meeting to read precisely - to determine precise y
what did transpire at the meeting."
Commissioner Cooper said, "I did this after I discussed it with you
and the minutes .."
Mr. Olson asked, "Was it denied in those minutes?"
Commissioner Cooper said, "No, the minutes were that we would take the
matter - that we would give further study to the matter, and there was no
conclusion reached and given to them that day. This was at the time that we
were placing the water rates on second reading and they were here asking for this
adjustment. Okay, we did not give them any decision that day on their request.
We tabled their request for further study. We went ahead and placed the rate
increase on second reading and to the best of my knowledge we did not review it
at any time but when I inquired of it last week, you had said it had been denied.'
Mayor Weisgerber said, "Well I think they were back a second time. I
am not sure."
Mr. Olson said, "Would you want us on staff to pull this out and get
in touch with Mr. Lilly during the week and see if there is anything they want
us to do as a follow-up or if they want to pursue it any further? Or.."
Commissioner Cooper said, "..I thought someone - I just assumed from
what you said last week that they had been notified."
Mr. Olson said, "No, I was attempting to recall last week what had
transpired at previous meetings at the time they made their request."
Commissioner Cooper said, "Nothing. According to the minutes, because
1 pulled a copy of the minutes when we.."
Mr. Olson said, "I don't have a copy of their original request either."
Commissioner Cooper said, "I do. But, at the time that they were here,
this was when we were making adjustments to the water rate schedules, we were
placing the ordinance on second reading. They asked for a different kind of
billing. We told them we would take their request under advisement or further
study. We did not give them an answer. We went ahead and placed the ordinance
on second reading. Now, I am saying that as far as I know we never really did
do any further study on their request. And I simply understood you to say,
maybe I am wrong, but I understood you to say last week, that their request had
been denied, or they had been turned down or something like this, so I just
supposed that they had been notified, as to the results of that request."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "I think they were back. I think we had another
meeting after that and they were back and were represented by an attorney.tP
Commissioner Cooper said, "They were represented by Mr. Owens the first
time they were here and we discussed it at great length."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "But I think they had two trips. We would have
to look back through the minutes to tell, but I think they came back and got
their answer."
Mr. Olson said, "As I recall, they were asking for a rate reduction."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "No, they asked for a change in billing."
Commissioner Cooper said, "That is right."
Mr. Olson said, "A change in billing that would result in a rate
reduction."
Commissioner Cooper said, "Well it would over all."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "They wanted to be billed.."
Mr. Olson said, ".. on a sliding scale, that is right."
Commissioner Cooper said, "But we did not, at the time that they were
here, with that request, we did not give them any answer the first time they
showed up.
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Mr. Harris said, "I thought they were told they would have to be
treated just the same as any other similar customer."
Commissioner Cooper said, "Not at the ti.."
Mr. Harris said, "An example would be Schilling Manor. It is a
multiple user on a master meter."
Commissioner Cooper said, "All I know is the Commission made a motion
to table the item for further study. Now as far as I know that is - that was the
end of it until, and I had completely forgotten about it quite frankly, until
again from the same water district a request came up last week, and this is what
made me recall it."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "Well the only motion we had last week though,
was to allow these three additional residences at Mentor, Kansas."
Commissioner Cooper said, "That is the only motion we had, but the City
Manager and I had some discussion about the earlier request from Water District
Number 3. Did we not, Norris?"
Mr. Olson said, "Last Monday?"
Commissioner Cooper said, "Yes. Yes, and this is what this is all about
I was thinking that those comments, because I was under the impression, or was
given the idea to understand that what they were requesting from Water District
Number 3 had been denied."
Mr. Olson said, "I think what they were, was assured that they would be
treated as any other similar user. Now if this constitutes denial, I don't know.
Commissioner Cooper said, "I don't know. All I am saying is about -
Jack asked if there were any additions to the minutes and I suggested that in the
minutes we put in some of this conversation that you and I had last week."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "Well, the only thing, I would hate to put in
the minutes comments that might not be accurately remembered from a year or more
back that had no basis for an actual motion. They might prove to be - unless
they are in line with the rest of it, they might prove somewhere along the line
to be misleading to someone, because they weren't really - they didn't apply to
what we were doing last week. It had really no part of the motion that we took
or made."
Commissioner Cooper said, "I am not saying that it did, but..."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "Well, then I think they would be more properly
left out of the minutes."
Commissioner Cooper said, "No, I don't agree with you."
Commissioner Losik said, 11Jack, I think the comment in the way I am
gathering it here is that it was brought up in conjunction with this conversation
and their request, and it was my understanding the City Manager implied they were
not getting any change in their water rates."
Commissioner Cooper said, "Nothing had changed."
Commissioner Cooper said, "It doesn't have anything to do with their
request as of last week."
Commissioner Losik said, "Now then are
just what the into force
they, in other words, are they
paying rates we put in
that day is being
done, now this
is the implication I got is that they were not given
any consid...
or you leaned
back and said well they are not getting anything
different. Well
this is perhaps
what - I think wouldn't be inappropriate to put
in here, in that
it would clean
up this one outstanding piece of business, tied
in with this. It
is the same
water district."
Commissioner Cooper said, "It doesn't have anything to do with their
request as of last week."
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Commissioner Losik said, ".. but it did.."
Commissioner Cooper said, "But it, but the same district came around
earlier with a request I inquired about it and I received an answer and because
as far as I know the minutes do not show that they ever had an answer given to
them, that I think that that conversation should be in the minutes."
Mr. Olson said, "Let's put this in today. I'll go on record as saying
they are paying for water in accordance with the ordinance, the same as any other
similar users."
Commissioner Losik said, "This is what I - my - I felt is what you said
and I don't know that it would hurt to put it in there and then clean up two
pieces of business."
Mr. Olson said, "Similarly, so are all other users."
Commissioner Losik said, "Yeah, but I know we denied some others the
same thing."
Commissioner Cooper said, "Well I do know we discussed it and this was
the idea that you left me with last week, and I would like to have that in the
minutes."
Mr. Harris said, "Mr. Mayor, you see the frustration we have. We don't
know what to put in the minutes and what to leave out. I don't think there was
any official action taken on that particular matter. We are liable to have
something like this every week. When the Clerk goes over the minutes, what do we
leave in and what do we take out?"
Commissioner Cooper said, "I think we went through this earlier. We
went through this once before and I think the Commission said, okay, you go ahead
and work up the minutes that you feel are adequate, then if there is anything
that the Commission would like to have added, changed or whatever, we would
bring it to your attention."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "I don't see where this has any remote
application myself. The other deal, that dates back for a year and a half or
so and it has gone on just exactly like was originally started without any change "
Commissioner Cooper said, "Well theca, what difference would it make?
We did have the conversation. What difference then would it make if it was in th
minutes? They were here."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "I think unless it is in with some explanation,
it would be most confusing to anyone who just read these minutes they wouldn't
have any idea of what was being talked about at all, myself but - we could -
unless we would put in there that perhaps the statement that - I don't know
whether he phrased it exactly that way or not - the statement the City Manager
made today and put it either in a correction of last week's minutes or put it
in this week's minutes."
iI Commissioner Cooper said, "Why don't you put it in the way I had
I! asked that the change be placed in, that the City Manager and I had the conversat on
that earlier Water District Number 3 had submitted a request to this Commission
at the time of the rate."
Mr. Harris said, "We can put the whole conversation in, then we won't
�! be at fault for omitting any of it."
Commissioner Cooper said, "That would be acceptable to me, very
acceptable to me."
Mayor Weisgerber said, "I think we are burdening the minutes with a lot
of unnecessary conversation without application, but what do the rest of you
wish to do? Shall we correct the minutes or..?"
Commissioner Losik said, "Well do it and move on."
Commissioner Usher said,"I fail to see where it is significant."
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THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of April 15 through 20, 1974 - "SALINA
BREAKFAST OPTIMIST BIKE SAFETY WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mayor
Weisgerber.
STAFF AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
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:
Concrete curbing, guttering, paving and grading of
Kirwin Avenue from the East curb line of Ohio Street
to a point 430 feet East.
Concrete paving and grading of Third Street from
Mulberry Street south to the Smoky Hill River.
Asphalt paving, grading and water mains for Dewey
Street from the west lot lines of Lots 2 and 3,
Brown and Brown Addition to Bromac Street. "
Engineering Project 73-555
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Usher to
adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell,
Cooper, Losik, Usher, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved
the ordinance and it is numbered 8346. The ordinance was introduced for first
reading April 8, 1974.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed plans and specifications for Engineering
Project 74-567 for improvements on Century Plaza Drive and Planet Avenue. A
motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to
accept the plans and specifications for Engineering Project 74-567 as filed by
the City Engineer, and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be
received April 29, 1974. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher abstained.
Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
Commissioner Caldwell said, "I think in order to expedite the meeting
determining the advisability of curbing, guttering, paving, grading, water mains
we go ahead and accept it and put it in.11
the cost thereof, defining the boundaries of the improvement district, method of
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 1974 were approved with
assessment, and apportioning the cost between the improvement district and the
the addition of the conversation concerning the request of Rural Water District
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Losik to
Number 3 as requested by Commissioner Cooper.
adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell,
Cooper, Losik, Usher, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of April 21 through 27, 1974 - "SECRETARIES
WEEK", and April 24, 1974 "SECRETARIES
THE CITY ATTORNEY reported on a request from Robert M. Muir in
DAY". The proclamation was read by Gloria
with unlawful trespass. (Referred to the City Attorney at the
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Bogans, Chairman of National Secretaries Week."
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of April 15 through 20, 1974 - "SALINA
BREAKFAST OPTIMIST BIKE SAFETY WEEK". The proclamation was read by Mayor
Weisgerber.
STAFF AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
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:
Concrete curbing, guttering, paving and grading of
Kirwin Avenue from the East curb line of Ohio Street
to a point 430 feet East.
Concrete paving and grading of Third Street from
Mulberry Street south to the Smoky Hill River.
Asphalt paving, grading and water mains for Dewey
Street from the west lot lines of Lots 2 and 3,
Brown and Brown Addition to Bromac Street. "
Engineering Project 73-555
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Usher to
adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell,
Cooper, Losik, Usher, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved
the ordinance and it is numbered 8346. The ordinance was introduced for first
reading April 8, 1974.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed plans and specifications for Engineering
Project 74-567 for improvements on Century Plaza Drive and Planet Avenue. A
motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to
accept the plans and specifications for Engineering Project 74-567 as filed by
the City Engineer, and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be
received April 29, 1974. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher abstained.
Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION
determining the advisability of curbing, guttering, paving, grading, water mains
and service lines, and sanitary sewer and service lines 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 74-569 - Bonnie Ridge Improvements)
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Losik to
adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell,
Cooper, Losik, Usher, Weisgerber (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved
the Resolution and it is numbered 3182.
THE CITY ATTORNEY reported on a request from Robert M. Muir in
with unlawful trespass. (Referred to the City Attorney at the
�connection
� February 25, 1974 meeting.)
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Mr. Muir was present again. He did not agree with the City Attorney's
report. He feels the City should fulfill its obligation and obtain the flow -way
easements for the diversion of the flood water from Dry Creek to the Smoky Hill
River.
The City Commissioners and staff and Mr. Muir rediscussed the issue at
length, as they had at the meeting of February 25, 1974.
Mayor Weisgerber commented, "In view of the letter that we have from our
attorney, and the information that he presents, there is no way in the world we
can do anything for you today, now if you can produce and perhaps it should be
your responsibility, if you can produce further evidence then perhaps we can leave
the door open for further consideration, but as it stands right now, we would need
more information anyway, and we certainly wouldn't go against a recommendation
here. �
The Commissioners asked Mr. Muir if he would be willing to try to find
any additional information.
Mr. Muir said he would write to the Corps of Engineers and try to get
a copy of the original map.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to accept the City Attorney's recommendation and take no action on Mr. Muir'
petition at this time. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
COMMISSION AGENDA
None
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3419 was filed by Francis J. Gorrell, 839 Roach, for
the rezoning of Lots 2, 4, 6, Block 16, Pacific Addition from District "B" (Two -
Family Dwelling House District) to District "E" (General Business District). A
motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer
the petition to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
"On February 25, 1974, Mr. Robert Muir appeared before you to bring to
your attention what he alleged to be an unlawful trespass on his property by the
City of Salina. His basis for this unlawful trespass was his contention that the
flood control system for the City had caused flood water to overflow his property
in September of 1973. At that time you referred this matter to Mr. Dean Boyer,
the City Engineer, and myself for further investigation and report to you.
"I have discussed this matter with Mr. Howard Engleman, who acted as
special counsel for the City
during the acquisition of the right-of-way for the
flood control system. Mr. Engleman's files reflect that the system was authorized
and approved by the State Corporation Commission and the Board of Water Resources
in accordance with the then applicable statutes. The necessary easements were
acquired by eminent domain. No land was taken from Mr. Muir. The construction
of the entire system was completed in approximately 1960 and to our knowledge
there has been no claim of damages to Mr. Muir or any other property owner from
that date to the present. If the City is guilty of any alleged trespass, (which
it denies), it obviously occurred when the permanent improvements were completed
in 1960 and complaint thereof would be barred after the statutory period has run.
"in my discussions with Mr. Boyer he indicated that it is not possible
to determine whether the Salina Flood Control System had any bearing whatsoever
or was the proximate cause of the flooding on Mr. Muir's property. It appears
that flooding in this area was common prior to the installation of the flood
control system for Salina and that Mr. Muir's land probably would have flooded
last September even if the flood control system had not been in existence."
Mr. Muir was present again. He did not agree with the City Attorney's
report. He feels the City should fulfill its obligation and obtain the flow -way
easements for the diversion of the flood water from Dry Creek to the Smoky Hill
River.
The City Commissioners and staff and Mr. Muir rediscussed the issue at
length, as they had at the meeting of February 25, 1974.
Mayor Weisgerber commented, "In view of the letter that we have from our
attorney, and the information that he presents, there is no way in the world we
can do anything for you today, now if you can produce and perhaps it should be
your responsibility, if you can produce further evidence then perhaps we can leave
the door open for further consideration, but as it stands right now, we would need
more information anyway, and we certainly wouldn't go against a recommendation
here. �
The Commissioners asked Mr. Muir if he would be willing to try to find
any additional information.
Mr. Muir said he would write to the Corps of Engineers and try to get
a copy of the original map.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner
Usher to accept the City Attorney's recommendation and take no action on Mr. Muir'
petition at this time. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
COMMISSION AGENDA
None
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3419 was filed by Francis J. Gorrell, 839 Roach, for
the rezoning of Lots 2, 4, 6, Block 16, Pacific Addition from District "B" (Two -
Family Dwelling House District) to District "E" (General Business District). A
motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer
the petition to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
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PETITION NUMBER 3420 was filed by E. L. Atherton for paving and water
line through Lot 12, Upper Mill Addition Number 2 from Crawford Avenue north to
the existing paving and water line on Upper Mill. A motion was made by
Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the
City Engineer. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3421 was filed by Frank C. Norton, Attorney for Star
Grain and Investment, Inc., for the construction of a full exit and entrance,
30 feet in width, onto South Ninth Street, connecting South Ninth Street with
Market Place Street at a point 880 feet South of the intersection of Magnolia
Road and South Ninth Street. This location is opposite the entrance to Mid State
Mall Parking lot. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by
Commissioner Usher to refer the petition to the City Engineer and Planning
Department. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A REQUEST was received from Diane Simpson to appear before the City
Commissioners to present a short statement and seek information concerning the
proposed remodeling of the City -County Jail complex.
Mrs. Diane Simpson and Rev. Glen Halbe appeared and expressed concern
about the publicity that has come out so far related to remodeling of the jail
facilities. Their concern is that the public not consider this to be a juvenile
rehabilitation facility.
The City Manager and Commissioners assured them that there was no
intent to mislead anyone, that this is strictly a confinement facility to
separate juvenile offenders from the adults.
Mrs. Simpson and Rev. Halbe wanted to know the breakdown of costs
between what would be spent for the juvenile detention facilities and that
portion which would be spent for new booking facilities. They were advised that
information was not available as yet, that the architect has not completed final
plans. They were encouraged to contact the architect to see the preliminary plan
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Commissioners convened for the purpose of organizing.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk presiding.
There were present:
Commissioner Robert C. Caldwell
Commissioner Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
Commissioner W. M. Usher
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
Nominations for Mayor: Commissioner Cooper said, "This Commission
doesn't always do the expected. The selection of Mayor being an example. The
choice need not be based on emotions, outside influence or personality, but rathe
on what are the desired results. A person who has some conficence in the people
of this community, a willingness to cooperate and for an added touch, a little
class. I nominate Bob Caldwell."
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Commissioner Losik moved the nominations be closed and that the vote be
recorded as unanimous. Commissioner Cooper seconded the motion.
Commissioner Caldwell said, "I don't think there has to be any second t
the nomination; however I don't think they should be closed at this time, we have
others I think to be picked. I wasn't aware of this at all. I appreciate the
honor, but I would further think that someone else should be nominated. I wouldn't
want that to be closed."
Commissioner Weisgerber said, "Well, let me say this, Mr. Caldwell was
recently re-elected for a 4 year term. He has served 2 years as Mayor and served
very well and I think the Commission might well like to see him serve as Mayor
again before his time is over."
Commissioner Caldwell commented, "I would appreciate that honor, sir,
but I feel I have served my term. What I would like to say now is I think we are
just dragging our feet. Let's go on with the other nominations and have a vote."
Commissioner Losik commented, "I'll buy that."
Commissioner Weisgerber said, "I'd like to nominate, for this year,
Bill Usher, with the right another year to come back and nominate Mr. Caldwell."
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed.
Nominations for Acting Mayor: Commissioner Weisgerber nominated
Commissioner Cooper for Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commission rs.
Commissioner Cooper declined the nomination.
Commissioner Weisgerber nominated Commissioner Caldwell for Acting Mayo
and vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed.
The presiding officer called for a vote for Commissioner Caldwell for
Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Ayes: (4).
Commissioner Caldwell was declared elected for Acting Mayor and Vi�ce-
chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
The City Clerk turned the gavel over to Mayor Usher.
Mayor Usher said, "The hour is growing late, and before we adjourn I
would like to make one comment and that is I would like to publicly thank, on beh If
of the City and this community, Jack Weisgerber, the outgoing Mayor for the statu e
and the intelect that was brought to the Mayor's office while you have been in
office, Jack. It is something that I know many of us have never seen over the
years, and it will be a long time before you will ever be replaced. You did a
tremendous job and we want you to know you are appreciated."
Commissioner Weisgerber thanked him.
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
The presiding officer
called for a vote
for Commissioner Caldwell for
Mayor and Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners.
Ayes: Cooper, Losik, Usher (3).
Commissioner Caldwell
declined the nomination.
The City Clerk asked if
there are any other nominations. There were none.
The presiding officer
called for a vote
for Commissioner Usher for
Mayor and Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners.
Ayes: Caldwell, Weisgerber (2)
Commissioner Usher was
declared elected
Mayor and Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners.
Nominations for Acting Mayor: Commissioner Weisgerber nominated
Commissioner Cooper for Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commission rs.
Commissioner Cooper declined the nomination.
Commissioner Weisgerber nominated Commissioner Caldwell for Acting Mayo
and vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
There were no other nominations. The presiding officer declared the
nominations closed.
The presiding officer called for a vote for Commissioner Caldwell for
Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Ayes: (4).
Commissioner Caldwell was declared elected for Acting Mayor and Vi�ce-
chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
The City Clerk turned the gavel over to Mayor Usher.
Mayor Usher said, "The hour is growing late, and before we adjourn I
would like to make one comment and that is I would like to publicly thank, on beh If
of the City and this community, Jack Weisgerber, the outgoing Mayor for the statu e
and the intelect that was brought to the Mayor's office while you have been in
office, Jack. It is something that I know many of us have never seen over the
years, and it will be a long time before you will ever be replaced. You did a
tremendous job and we want you to know you are appreciated."
Commissioner Weisgerber thanked him.
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner
Weisgerber that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk