02-01-1971 MinutesC
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City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
February 1, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room,
City -County Building, on Monday, February 1, 1971, 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 Richard H. Zimmerman
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. C. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 1971, were approved as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of February 1 through 6, 1971 - "CLERGY WEEK".
The proclamation was read by Bob Riffel, President of the Civitan Club of Salina.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED the Week of February 7 through 13, 1971 - "VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION WEEK". The proclamation was read by Eugene Lundgrin, Director of the Salina
Area Vocational Technical School.
Job 522:
A PUBLIC HEARING was held on the proposed assessments for the improvements in
The installation of an 8" cast iron pipe water main
beginning at gn existing 8" water main located on the
south side of North Street at the end of Idlewilde Place;
thence running east approximately 110 feet to the south
parking of North Street; thence north crossing North Street
to the north parking; thence east in the north parking of
North Street to the east line of Lot 4, Brown & Brown
Addition Number 1 to the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas.
as authorized by Resolution Number 3063, passed by the Board of
Commissioners on the 29th day of June, 1970.
No protests or changes were made in the proposed assessment. A motion was made
by Commissioner Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to approve the assessments
and introduce the assessment ordinance for first reading. Ayes:(5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
Ordinance Passed:
Number:
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Plans and Specifications for Job 530 for Miscellaneous
Street Improvements. A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner
Ashton to approve the plans and specifications as filed, and to instruct the City Clerk
to advertise for bids to be received February 22, 1971. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE specifying
the legal holidays to be observed by the City of Salina, Kansas; amending Section 2-58 of
The Salina Code and repealing the existing Section." A motion was made by Commissioner
Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the ordinance as read and the following
vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Millikan, Rundquist, Zimmerman, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0).
Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8143. The ordinance was
introduced for first reading January 25, 1971.
A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission concerning
Petition Number 3134 for the rezoning of 501 West Cloud, which was filed by C. N. Hoffman
on October 6, 1970. The Salina City Planning Commission recommends the denial of this
petition for rezoning, in compliance with the petitioner's wish to submit a new petition
at a time when he decides upon a new proposal for the area in question, and also notes
that the Planning Commission will waive their policy of requiring a petitioner to wait
six months before resubmitting a rezoning request on the condition that the forthcoming
request would be comprehensive in nature. A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist,
seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to accept the recommendation of the Salina City Planning
Commission and deny the rezoning. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION authorizing the
temporary investment of approximately $1,340,000.00 of Idle Funds of the City of Salina,
Kansas." A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to
adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Millikan,
Rundquist, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Zimmerman abstained. Carried. The
Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3081.
A TREE TRIMMING License Application was filed by Roy Willey, d/b/a Willey's
Tree Service, 828 North Third Street, for trimming only. A motion was made by Commissioner
Zimmerman, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to approve the license application. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CLASS "B" CLUB License Application was filed by Kenneth A. Brewster, President
of Reuben's Club, Inc., 110 East Iron Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner Millikan,
seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the license application. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by James A. Pickering,
d/b/a Cozy Inn, 108 North Seventh Street - George A. Wilson, Manager. (New) A motion
was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the license
application. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by Patricia Louise McCabe,
d/b/a The Ebony, 347 North Seventh Street. (New). A motion was made by Commissioner
Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to approve the license application. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by Gerald Clarence English
d/b/a Pat & Jerry's Lounge, 311 East Pacific. (New) A motion was made by Commissioner
Millikan, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to approve the license application. Ayes: (5).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE License Application was filed by Kenneth A. Brewster,
President of Reuben's Club, Inc., 110 East Iron Avenue. (Change) A motion was made by
Commissioner Zimmerman, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to approve the license
application. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
I A LETTER was received from Aubrey G. Linville, resigning from the Electrical
Code Panel. A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan
to accept the letter of resignation. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Change Order Number I on Job 525 - Upper Mill Heights
Addition Number 2 Improvements, for Brown & Brown, Inc., in an additional amount of $1,135.0
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Rundquist to approve the
change order. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate Number 2 for Job 525 - Upper Mill
Heights Addition Number 2 Improvements, for Brown & Brown, Inc., in the amount of $16,779.33
A motion was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan to approve
the estimate. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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MR. KEITH ARMSTRONG was present and asked the City Commissioners if there is
anything to the rumor about changing the present working schedule of the Fire Department.
Mayor Caldwell remarked that he had heard nothing about such a rumor.
Mr. John Kippley was present making accusations against Chief of Police Woody,
and Assistant Chief of Police Wilson, that they intimidated him last May or June. He also
said he was intimidated by Director of Safety McCabe just a week ago.
Mr. McCabe denied the charges.
Commissioner Millikan stated that this is not a court of law and that it is not
necessary to discuss it.
Mr. Kippley wanted to know what recourse he has because of intimidation by the
Police Department.
City Attorney Bengtson said if he has been intimidated or threatened by the
Police Department, he should take his case to the County Attorney, who is independent of
the Police Department and the City Attorney.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Rundquist, seconded by Commissioner Millikan
that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk