04-27-2020 Minutes CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS
L REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 27,2020
4:00 p.m.
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Mayor Hoppock asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
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The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City-County Building. Roll call was taken.
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Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Michael L. Hoppock (presiding), Commissioners
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Rod Franz, Melissa Rose Hodges (via phone), and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks,
City Clerk.
Michael Schrage, City Manager, confirmed that Scott Gardner, Director of Continuous Process
Improvement,verified that the telephone conference was working,Salina Media Connection audio
and live meeting was working, and the YouTube Live was working. Mr. Gardner confirmed that
they all were working properly.
Mr. Schrage explained how a citizen could call in to participate in the meeting. He also explained
how executive sessions would work but mentioned there were no planned executive sessions for
today's meeting.
The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence followed.
L AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The month of April, 2020 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in the city of
Salina. Sheila Beeson, DVACK Sexual Assault Advocate (via phone), read the
proclamation and announced associated events.
CITIZENS FORUM
Garett Walker, Salina, asked for information on permission needed to hold a flag football
team practice league at Bill Burke Park In July, 2020. Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated
staff was monitoring guidance for mass gatherings from both local officials and State
officials and depending on that guidance, there could be a possibility for reserving the park
for a future date. He advised Mr. Walker to contact Parks & Recreation directly to work out
details and to further ask questions regarding the reservation process.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 20, 2020.
L20-0136 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
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(7.1) Authorize the fire department to award bid for backup generator located at Fire
Station#3.
Kevin Royse, Fire Chief, explained the request, bids received, fiscal impact and action
options.
Michael Schrage, City Manager, provided information pertaining to the bids received, the
recommendation to a bidder other than the low bidder and the City's purchasing policy.
20-017 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to award contract to Foley
Equipment in the amount of $56,333.00 with 911 Fund Committee agreeing to pay 50% of cost.
0 Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Davis stated there were several requests, when buildings and services begin
to open, could the recycling center be included at the top of that list. Michael Schrage, City
Manager, stated that staff has noted the request and are paying attention to the guidance
from both State and local officials and will coordinate opening buildings and services
accordingly.
Mayor Hoppock asked for staff to provide an update on the work share program. Mr.
Schrage stated there was a need to submit the job work sharing plans separately, over the
weekend staff received confirmation on 15 of those with two (2) that had been denied and
were resubmitted and staff was still waiting on seven (7) to be approved.
Commissioner Davis asked if there was an update on finalizing the contract with Saline
County on the Kenwood Park lease. Mr. Schrage stated that staff was working on that item
and would be meeting to finalize it this week with hopes to bring it before the City
Commission soon.
ADJOURNMENT
20-0138 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that the regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
[SEAL] Michael L. Hoppock, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shandi Wicks, CMC,City Clerk
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