06-08-1970 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
June 8, 1970
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 8, 1970, 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 Robert C. Caldwell, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Leon L. Ashton
Commissioner Donald D. Millikan
Commissioner Carl R. Rundquist
Commissioner William W. Yost
comprising a quorum of the Board, also
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L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1970, were approved as mailed.
The Mayor proclaimed the Month of June, 1970 - "YOUTH EMPLOYMENT MONTH FOR THE
BIDS were received for Job 524 - Resurfacing Streets for 1970.
Part I - Slurry Seal
Ballou Construction $36,500.00
Aube] Asphalt, Inc., Hays, Ks. 39,700.00
Engineer's Estimate 37,500.00
Part II - Machine Laid Seal
Brown & Brown, Inc. $61,800.00
Rhoads Construction 75,950.00
Aube] Asphalt, Inc., Hays, Ks. 69,335.00
Engineer's Estimate 66,700.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to award the
bid to Ballou Construction Company for Part I - Slurry Seal for $36,500.00; and Brown &
Brown, Inc., for Part II - Machine Laid Seal for $61,800.00, subject to the approval of
the Engineering Department. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion Carried.
The City Engineer filed Plans and Specifications for Job 520 - Pump Station &
Force Main Improvements for the Phil Martin Apartment Project and Upper Mill Heights
Addition # 2. A motion_was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Yost
to accept the Plans and Specifications as filed, and instruct the City Clerk to advertise
for bids to be received on June 22, 1970. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commissioners considered the Appeal made by Harold Chase for Franklin
Parks for permission to have a Mobile Home Court in the 600 Block of West Antrim.
Commissioner Rundquist said he viewed the property and noticed that there are some nice
homes in the area. He felt if the City could be assured that the owner of the Mobile
Home Court would keep the appearance of the court up, it may be satisfactory for the
area. Commissioner Yost suggested action be delayed until a Mobile Home Court Ordinance
is approved. Mr. Chase felt this was unnecessary and that a decision could be made at
this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Yost
that the City Commission uphold the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals and deny the
appeal. Ayes: (2). Millikan, Yost. Nays: (3). Rundquist, Ashton, Caldwell.
The Mayor asked if anyone present wanted to speak for or against the Mobile Home Court
Appeal. A lady living in the area was against the Mobile Home Court unless restrictions
are enacted. The Mayor suggested restrictions be put on the court and voted No.
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A Motion was made by Commissioner Y00f, seconded by Commissioner Ashton, that
the Mobile Home Court be approved pursuant to the plans as filed, with the approval of
the Building Official with restrictions as submitted on the plans, such as: underground
I utilities, paved streets, fencing, etc. Ayes: (3). Ashton, Rundquist, Caldwell.
Nays: (2). Millikan, Yost. Motion carried.
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Mr. John Kippley was present and stated that he read in the newspaper the
Salina Municipal Employees' Association was voted down and wondered what action the
City Commission would take now. Commissioner Ashton asked Mr. Kippley what his interest
# is in the matter. Mr. Kippley replied that he is interested only as a citizen.
Commissioner Ashton stated the decision was made by the employees and for the best
interest of the City Employees, it should be left as it is, and dropped.
Mr. Kippley made suggestions and proposals concerning the Employees' Council,
where were to numerous to mention. Mr. Kippley mentioned they (The Firemen) were promised
two such proposals. The City Manager stated that at no time did he promise anyone two
proposals, and is willing to take a lie detector test, if Mr. Kippley and his group would
agree to the same. Mr. Kippley stated he would be free to take a lie detector test
concerning the council, but could not speak for the group. Mr. Kippley added that he
had visited with Keith Armstrong about the Council and other matters.
Chief of Police,John Woody; Fire Chief, James Lacy; and H. J. McCabe, Director
of Safety stated that Mr. Kippley does not represent any of the employees in their
departments.
A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton
that no further action be considered in this particular proposal. (Referring to the
Salina Municipal Employees' Association). Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Petition Number 3117 was filed by Aubrey G. Linville, Vice President of the
Upper Mill Development Company, Inc., for the vacation of certain easements. A motion
was made by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Yost to refer the petition
to the Engineering Department for a report back next week. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A Merchant Police License Application was filed by Malcolm G. White, d/b/a
White's Armored Car Service, 521 Beechwood Road. (Renewal) A motion was made by
Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the license. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A Merchant Police License Application was filed by Clarence M. Smith, 1120 North
Fourth Street. (Renewal) A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by
Commissioner Ashton to approve the license. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Commissioners, made the following
appointments to the Citizens' Advisory Commission:
1. Mr. John Heline
2. Mr. Murray Kizer
3. Mr. Cecil Scroggins
The City Attorney mentioned that for a Surety on Bail Bonds License, real estate
had to be pledged, and that maybe the ordinance should be amended to include other securiti4s.
He stated that he had been asked about pledging a savings account, but it is not permitted
under the present ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Yost, seconded by
Commissioner Millikan to instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance with these
amendments. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Ashton, the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
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