04-30-1973 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
April 30, 1973
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, April 30, 1973, at four o1clock 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
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1973, were approved as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1973 -- "SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH". The
proclamation was read by Mr, Joe Keeling, President of the Saline County Chapter #278 of
the American Association of Retired Persons, Inc,
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of May, 1973 - "NATIONAL RADIO MONTH". The
proclamation was read by Mr, Ken Jennison, Vice-president and General Manager of KSAL,
Radio Station of Salina, Kansas.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED May 5, 1973 - "BUDDY POPPY DAY". The proclamation was read
by Mr. R. W. Pruitt, of V, F. W. Post 214,
STAFF AGENDA
BIDS WERE RECEIVED for vehicles and equipment:
A. Pickup Truck - trade in a 1955 pickup - for Flood Control
Jim Sullivan Chevrolet $2,341.76
Long -McArthur, Inc., 2,382.00
Stewart International, Inc. 2,442.29
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to award the bid
to Jim Sullivan Chevrolet, in the amount of $2,341.76, providing it meets the specifications.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
B. Four Door Sedan - trade in a 1965 Station Wagon - for Engineering
Jim Sullivan Chevrolet
Bennett Pontiac, Inc,
Long -McArthur, Inc.
$3,170.38
3,173.21
3,333.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Losik, to award the bid
to Jim Sullivan Chevrolet, in the amount of $3,170.38, providing it meets the specifications.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0), Motion carried.
C. Tractor - no trade in -- for Sewerage
Central Machinery, Inc, $3,185.34
Stewart International, Inc. 4,169.50
Wilkerson Equipment Company, Inc. 4,518.45
Salina Farm Supply, Inc. 4,797.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell, to award the bid
to Central Machinery, Inc., in the amount of $3,185.34, providing it meets the specifications.
Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried,
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D. One Ton Truck -- Trade in a 1955 lZ ton truck - for Sewerage
Stewart International, Inc,
Jim Sullivan Chevrolet
Long -McArthur, Inc.
$3,925.41
3,931.00
4,088.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Usher to award the
bid to Stewart International, Inc., in the amount of $3,925,41, providing it meets the
specifications. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0), Motion carried,
E. Two 20 cubic yard Refuse Bodies - trade in two 1967 trucks with
refuse bodies for the Sanitation Department
Waste Equipment and Systems, Inc,, Salina $1,799.00
0, J. Watson Company, Inc., Wichita 3,992.00
State Industrial Supply Company, Wichita 5,120.00
Truck Parts and Equipment, Inc. 6,500.00
Victor L. Phillips, Company, Wichita 10,680.00
A motion was made by -Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Usher to award the bid
to Waste Equipment and Systems, Inc,, in the amount of $1,799.00, providing it meets the
specifications. Ayes: (5), Nays: (0). Motion carried.
F. Two Station Wagons and three four door sedans - trade in two
station wagons and three four door sedans - for the Police Department.
Bennett Pontiac, Inc.
Jim Sullivan Chevrolet
Long -McArthur, Inc.
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Losik to award the
bid to Bennett Pontiac, Inc., in the amount of $16,138.95, providing it meets the
specifications. Ayes: (5), Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to
introduce an ordinance for first reading entitled: "AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
to acquire the real property hereinafter described and to construct and purchase buildings,
improvements, machinery and equipment to be leased to School Specialty Supply, Inc.,
authorizing and directing the issuance of $950,000 principal amount of Industrial Revenue
Bonds, Series of 1973, of said City for the purpose of providing funds to pay the cost of
acquiring the real property hereinafter described and to construct and purchase buildings,
improvements, machinery and equipment to be leased to School Specialty Supply, Inc., and
prescribing the form and authorizing the execution of a lease by and between said City
and said Company." Ayes: Caldwell, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner
Usher abstained, due to a possible conflict of interest.
Ordinance Passed: f alo— 9. li 13 Number: S 2 `a 6
A LETTER was received from the Metropolitan Planning Commission informing the City
Commission that E. P. Nichols has withdrawn his petition number 3317, requesting rezoning of
a tract of land just outside the City Limits on West State Street Road, A motion was made
by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to honor the request to withdraw
the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Losik to set
the date of May 21, 1973 as the date to receive bids for two 2 -ton cab and chassis for the
Sanitation Department, and instruct the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Usher to
refer the NDP application for the Second Action Year (July 1, 1973 to July 1, 1974) to the
Metropolitan Planning Commission to determine conformance to the present general plan of
the City, Ayes: (5) Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY MANAGER asked the City Commission to approve the addition of an item to
the Staff agenda, which was received too late to be on the agenda in the regular manner,
regarding the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the ratification of a standard agreement
form of the Kansas Highway Commission for the repair of the bridge in the southbound lane
over Mulberry Creek, located south of the centerline of 1-70 about 998 feet on US 81
Alternate Highway.
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik to add the item to the Staff Agenda, if
it meets with the approval of the City Engineer and the City Attorney, and act on it
accordingly. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Caldwell. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
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A MOTI,ON was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to adopt
a Resolution entitled: "That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute
for and on behalf of the City of Salina, Kansas, Agreement Number 14-73M between the City
and the State Highway Commission of Kansas, setting forth the responsibilities of the City
and the State Highway Commission in connection with an improvement project for bridge
repairs to the southbound structure over Mulberry Creek located about 998 feet south of
the centerline of t-70 Highway on former alternate US -81 Highway, in accord with prior
commitments of the State Highway Commission. The improvement project shall be known as
Project No. ALT, 81-85 2992 (2)." The following vote was had: Ayes: Caldwell, Cooper,
Losik, Weisgerber, Usher (5). Nays: CO). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and
it is numbered 3144.
COMMISSION AGENDA
COMMISSIONER USHER asked to add an item to the Commission Agenda, to consider not
having the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on May 14, 1973, so the Commissioners
would be able to attend the League of Kansas Municipalities meeting at the Hilton Inn that
day.
A motion was made by Commissioner Losik to place the item on the agenda for
consideration, and also not to have a meeting on May 14, 1973 to permit the Commissioners
to attend the meetings, The motion was seconded by Commissioner Usher. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PUBLIC AGENDA
PETITION NUMBER 3327 was filed by Donald B. Johnson, for the installation of
water main and sanitary sewer line to service 1317 State Street. A motion was made by
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Usher to refer the petition to the City
Engineer for a report, Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by D. B. McCauley, d/b/a
The Colonial House, 1842 North Ninth Street. (New). The City Clerk reported the applicant
has paid the proper fee, and the application has been approved by the Zoning Officer, Health
Department and the Police Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by
Commissioner Usher to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage License application and authorize
the City Clerk to issue the license, Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Losik that the
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried,
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk