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06-04-1973 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners June 4, 1973 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 4, 1973, 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 W. E. Harris, Deputy City Manager D. L. Harrison, City Clerk Absent: Norris D. Olson, City Manager The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 1973 were approved as mailed. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Month of June, 1973 - "SALINA COMMUNITY THEATRE MONTH" The proclamation was read by Bill Everhart of the Salina Community Theatre Group. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED June 6, 1973 - "EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DAY in the City of Salina, Kansas". The proclamation was read by W. J. Dannenberg of the Kansas Employment Security Division of the Department of Labor in Salina. STAFF AGENDA A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION authorizing and ordering certain curbing, guttering, paving and grading and water main improvements, ordering preparation of the plans and specifications, and the estimate of costs." (Engineering Project 73-555 for improvements on Third Street, Dewey Street, Landmark Lane, and Kirwin Avenue) A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell 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 3146. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the establishment, operation, powers, duties, jurisdiction and the sharing of the expenses of operation of the North Central Regional Planning Commission within the counties of Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell, Republic, and Saline." A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, 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 8287. The ordinance was introduced for first reading May 21, 1973. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City and County for the sharing of expenses of Saline County's portion of the North Central Regional Planning Commission expenses. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. The City Clerk was instructed to send the initial fee of $25.00. THE CITY COMMISSIONERS held a public hearing on the Neighborhood Development Program for the Central City Project. Ms. Lucylle Hanson, Bill Scholl, and other unidentified people who live in the described NDP boundaries were present asking about the legal notice which appeared in the Salina Journal. They thought the legal description should be amended to describe only the downtown 2 blocks. Mr. Al Hamele, Consulting Planner, was present with a chart showing the properties to be involved in the funding this year. He explained that Salina was divided into Neighbor- hood Development Areas in 1968 or 1969, and the area described in the legal notice is required because it described the Neighborhood Area in which the downtown area lies. The money for the project is to be limited for use in the downtown 2 blocks, and that this is the end of the project funding. He assured the audience that no housing is involved in any way in this project. The people present were concerned that the houses in the area would be required to conform to the Minimum Housing Code. The City Attorney explained, "There is no relation between Urban Renewal and the Minimum Housing Code itself; however, if we are to qualify for funds under the old Urban Renewal Program we had to have a Workable Program and had to adopt certain minimum standards of building and housing, which indirectly does relate to Urban Renewal. When this program is completed, we still have a Minimum Housing Code and we can enforce it in any part of the City of Salina. It doesn't have to be in an Urban Renewal area. The boundaries of the Urban Renewal Area have absolutely nothing to do with the Minimum Housing Code, because it is effective city wide." A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION of the City Governing Body approving Neighborhood Development Program, Annual Increment thereof and filing of an application for financial assistance." A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell 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 3147. A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Salina, Kansas, approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the feasibility of relocation for Neighborhood Development Program No. Kans. A-8." A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, 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 3148. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to introduce an ordinance for first reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE 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 Roberts Industries, Inc., authorizing and directing the issuance of $1,000,000 principal amount of Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series of June 1, 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 Roberts Industries, Inc., prescribing the form and authorizing the execution of a lease by and between said City and said Company." The City Attorney explained the Industrial Revenue Bonds are for the purpose of expanding the present Roberts Manufacturing Company, and the bond principal and interest and all expenses connected with them are entirely payable from the revenue derived from a lease that will cover the premises, and the City cannot become obligated in any way for the payment of any principal and interest, and no tax funds of the City can be used for any purpose in connection with these bonds. Ordinance Passed: Number: A LETTER was received from the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community improvement recommending the membership of the committee be reduced to 40. Commissioner Caldwell commented that he had been chairman of the Citizens' Advisory Committee when there was a maximum of 80 members, which was finally reduced down to about 40 because of the combining of various committees. Commissioner Caldwell moved to accept the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Committee to reduce the membership to approximately 40. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Usher. Commissioner Losik commented, "I was the one that pushed, very strongly, to fill that Citizens' Advisory Committee up to 80 people with the hope that we would have more citizen participation. In addition to that, members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, and they so included in their resolution that any member that was missing a certain amount of meetings would be requested to resign if they couldn't continue. Now, I am not opposed _ to reducing this report, but I would stress very strongly that this same type thing be enforced because an individual on this board can be a very well qualified individual, a fine type person, but if an individual is not available to the rest of the people, he is serving no useful purpose to them or to the City." f'11 Commissioner Cooper asked what process should be used to decrease the number of members on the Committee. The City Attorney explained that all the members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee serve at the pleasure of this Commission, and you have the right to terminate the membership on this committee in Coto and then, from the records of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, determine those 40 people who have been most active and reappoint them to this Citizens' Advisory Committee. They all serve at your pleasure. Mrs. Hanson asked how many members present are required to comprise a quorum. Mr. Harris replied 1/3 of the membership. The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. None COMMISSION AGENDA PUBLIC AGENDA PETITION NUMBER 3328 was filed by Uhl Wheatley for the installation of curb sidewalk on the east side of Lewis Street between Republic Avenue and Beloit Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3329 was filed by The National Bank of America at Salina, for the rezoning of a tract of land at the northeast corner of Ninth Street and Magnolia Road from District "A" (Second Dwelling House District) to District "E" (General Business District). A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to refer the petition to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Usher abstained due to a conflict of interest. Motion carried. PETITION NUMBER 3330 was filed by George C. Etherington, Agent, for the approval of the preliminary Plat of Country Hills Addition Number 2. 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. PETITION NUMBER 3331 was filed by Randall Lewis for the vacation of a utility easement lying between Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Replat of Edgemere Addition. A motion was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the City Engineer for a report. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A MERCHANT POLICE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Clarence M. Smith, 1120 North Fourth Street, d/b/a Merchant Police Service. (Renewal application). The City Clerk reported the application has been approved by the Chief of Police as to fingerprints on file, photograph, car marking, and radio. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Usher to approve the license application and authorize the City Clerk to issue the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A MERCHANT POLICE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Malcolm G. White, 521 Beechwood Road, d/b/a White's Armored Car Service. (Renewal application). The City Clerk reported the application has been approved by the Chief of Police, and the application is in order. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to approve the license application and authorize the City Clerk to issue the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Quick Trip Corporation, 1322 East Iron Avenue, William A. Bell, Division Manager. (New application). The City Clerk reported the applicant has paid the required fee, and the application has been approved by the Zoning Officer and the Police Department, and the applicant requests approval of the license subject to the final approval of the Health Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Usher to approve the license application subject to the final approval of the Health Department, and authorize the City Clerk to issue the license at that time. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Steve W. Wise, d/b/a Daisy Mays, 409 South Broadway. (New application). The City Clerk reported the applicant has paid the required fee, and the application has been approved by the Zoning Officer and the Police Department, and the applicant requests approval of the license subject to the final approval of the Health Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell, seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the license application subject to the final approval of the Health Department, and authorize the City Clerk to issue the license at that time. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATION was filed by Loretta Sanders, d/b/a Red Rooster, 671 So. Broadway. (New application). The City Clerk reported the applicant has paid the required fee, and the application has been approved by the Zoning Officer, Health Department, and Police Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Ushe , seconded by Commissioner Losik to approve the license application and authorize tie City Clerk to issue the license. Ayes: (5). 'Nays: (.0). Motion carried. A REQUEST was received from Fort Hays State College, for Revenue Sharing Funds for Western Kansas Talent Search Project. Mr. Bill Berger,-- Project director from Hutchinson, was present. He said this proposal is submitted to Salina and Saline County in behalf of.Fort Hays State College. The location of the project would be in Salina and Saline County. He said, "The Talent Search program has the following broad objectives: (1) identify qualified youths of financial or cultural need with an exceptional potential for post -secondary educational training and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake post -secondary training, (2) publicize existing forms of student financial aid, including aid furnished under Title IV, Basic Opportunity Grant, (3) to encourage secondary school or college dropouts who demonstrated aptitude to re-enter educational programs, including post -secondary programs. Talent Search will provide educational, vocational and financial counseling to four hundred youths. Followups will,be continued with those students placed to determine any further need of assistance. "We will cooperate with other agencies and organizations such as high schools, colleges, and vocational school personnel; community groups such as the American GI Forum, NAACP, parents, local government, federal and state agencies; religious and civic organizations. "Talent Search encompasses as its target population young people from grade seven on who are potential or actual dropouts from our educational systems. This program is directed specifically to those of educational, social and economic deprivation whose need is acute and continuous. The Talent Search component will also include young men and women with family responsibilities, mothers on welfare, older adults who seek additional education or training, and returning veterans. "Among students still in school, Talent Search seeks the potential dropout or the student who cannot continue his education without special attention or assistance. These are the youths who are bypassed by the school and the community. "The project staff will establish means for identifying the youth with whom they will work.. This entails coordination with schools and community agencies or other places where young people gather, and may involve street counseling for example. "The traditional factors in selecting students for post -secondary education have not been accurate. These target students may show up poorly on the traditional tests but possess significant leadership and intellectual abilities when measured by other criteria. "The project requests 3 staff members, 1 part time secretary and 2 full time project counselors, for a total request of $22,400." Commissioner Usher asked Mr. Berger if he had presented his request to the County Commissioners? Mr. Berger said he would see them Tuesday Morning. Mayor Weisgerber asked if this program wouldn't come more under the school board? Mr. Berger replied, to a certain extent, but it would encompass more than that. Commissioner Caldwell asked about the guideline of using Revenue Sharing Funds for educational purposes. Mr. Berger replied it could be used for this purpose. Mayor Weisgerber asked about the time span of the program. Mr. Berger replied it is for 12 months of the year. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell to table the request until they have a hearing with the County Commissioners, and we know what they are going to do about it. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Losik. Commissioner Usher asked if the Federal funds have been cut off? Mr. Berger replied they have not been, but they have not been in sufficient amounts to meet the needs of the program. Commissioner Usher asked how they plan to continue to support this program since Revenue Sharing can't be an on going thing? Mr. Berger replied they would continue to ask for Federal funds, but now that Revenue Sharing is available, they are asking for those funds at this time. Mayor Weisgerber called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. I I MAYOR WEISGERBER reported the Commission is not in a position to announce the members of the ad hoc committee to draft an ordinance to establish the Salina Human Relations Commission. He said they would try to announce the members in a couple of days, but they needed to add a couple of names, and they needed to contact the people. THE MAYOR, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following appointments: Board of Plumbing and Gas Fitter Examiners Clifford Johnson, reappointed for a 2 year term to May 1, 1975 Ron Tremblay, reappointed for a 2 year term to May 1, 1975 Building Code Advisory Board Charles Frank, reappointed for a 3 year term to June 1, 1976 Jack Gill, reappointed for a 3 year term to June 1, 1976 Dean Owens, reappointed for a 3 year term to June 1, 1976 Community Relations Commission Rev. J. E. Jones, reappointed for a 3 year term to April 28, 1976 Rodney Nitz, appointed for a 3 year term to April 28, 1976 to succeed Phil Aldrich Electrical Code P6nel John Snedker, Electrical Contractor, appointed for a 5 year term to April 6, 1978, to succeed Glenn Merriman. Library Board J. Martin Hall, reappointed for a 4 year term to April 30, 1977 Mrs. Mary Exline, appointed for a 4 year term to April 30, 1977 to succeed Mrs. Sidney (Dorothy) Youngquist Col. John Horning, appointed to fill the unexpired term of William Usher (City Commissioner) to April 30, 1975 Memorial Stadium Baseball Park Committee Dean Groves, reappointed for a 3 year term to April 3, 1976 Vernon Brodine, reappointed for a 3 year term to April 3, 1976 Metropolitan Planning Commission Frank Langshaw, reappointed for a 3 year term to May 1, 1976 Solomon Oliver, reappointed for a 3 year term to May 1, 1976 Salina Airport Authority William P. Horton, reappointed for a 3 year term to April 26, 1976 John Zimmerman, appointed for a 3 year term to April 26, 1976 to succeed Clifford Wertz. , Dean Tinkler, appointed to fill the unexpired term of William Usher, (City Commissioner) to April 26, 1975 Urban Renewal L. M. Srack, reappointed for a 4 year term to April 12, 1977 Charles Stark, reappointed for a 4 year term to April 12, 1977 Commissioner Mike Losik - City Commission liaison A MOTION was made by Commissioner Usher, seconded by Commissioner Losik that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners adjourn. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. D. L. Harrison, City Clerk