06-28-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
June 28, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, June 28, 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 Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Jack Weisgerber
comprising a quorum of the Board, also:
L. 0. Bengtson, City Attorney
Norris D. Olson, City Manager
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
Absent:
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21, 1971, were approved as mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED Sunday, July 4, 1971 - "HONOR AMERICA DAY". The
proclamation was read by Mayor Robert C. Caldwell.
AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
pertaining to the regulation, control and licensing of dogs within the City of Salina,
Kansas; requiring vaccination, registration of dogs, providing for the duties of the
City -County Health Department, veterinarians and dog owners; providing for the operation
of kennels within specified areas, and licensing thereof; providing penalties for the
violation thereof; and amending Article II of Chapter 8 of The Salina Code, and repealing
said original section." A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by CommissionEr
Weisgerber to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton,
Cooper, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner Losik absent. Carried.
The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8164. The ordinance was introduced
for first reading June 21, 1971.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to reconsider action taken in Resolution Number 3090 (determining the advisability of
the curbing, guttering, paving East Crawford, 38.5 feet wide from back of curb to back
of curb, from the Smoky Hill River Bridge to Marymount Road). Ayes: (4). Nays:(0).
Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to
amend Resolution Number 3090 to read: "A RESOLUTION determining the advisability of
curbing, guttering, paving and grading improvements, estimating the cost thereof, definin
the boundaries of the improvement district, method of assessment, apportioning the cost
between the improvement district and the City at large. ... Curbing, guttering, paving
and grading of Crawford Avenue Thirty-three (33) feet wide from curb to curb, from the
Smoky Hill River Bridge to Marymount Road."
Mr. Bob Frobenius, Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, was present. He feels
East Crawford should be a divided road like Ohio Street.
He claims some of the lots in Rolling Hills Addition, along the north side
of East Crawford were bought with Federal money for a road when it was in the County.
He said the City has enough right of way to put in two 4 lanes.
Commissioner Ashton feels the City Commission is making a big mistake if
they do not provide for left turn lanes.
Commissioner Ashton asked the City Engineer if the center line of the street
had been established. The City Engineer said yes.
Mr. Frobenius wants angle parking along the cemetery, and is concerned that the
City might want to take some of his land. The City Engineer said there is enough right -
of -way -for the street where it is located.
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Commissioner Ashton still feels three lanes are needed for safety and convenience
of the public.
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion to adopt the Resolution and the followin
vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Weisgerber, Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Commissioner
Losik absent. Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3097.
THE CITY CLERK reported that the Assessment Rolls are completed for the following
improvements, to -wit:
Job 525 - Upper Mill Heights Addition Number 2 - Sanitary Sewer,
Water Mains, Storm sewers and pavement improvements.
as authorized by Resolution Number 3072, passed by the Board of
Commissioners on September 21, 1970, has been determined and that
the final costs have been filed by the City Engineer.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to instruct
the City Clerk to publish notice in the official city paper at least once not less than
ten days prior to the date of July 12, 1971, the date set for the hearing on said
assessments and that at the same time notice is published, to mail to the owners of
property made liable to pay the assessments, at their last known post office address, a
notice of the hearing and a statement of the cost proposed to be assessed against the
land so owned and assessed. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the
1 approval of the Community Unit Plan submitted by Verner C. and Pearl E. Smith, in Petition
Number 3146, which was filed February 26, 1971. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton,
seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the Salina City Planning Commission
recommendation and authorize the Mayor to sign the Replat. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0).
Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3171, which was filed by
Mrs. Tom Crough for a sidewalk in front of 233 East Jewell. He reported that the petition
i is in order, but the property is in the name of the Veterans Administration, and that we
need something from them to approve the sidewalk. A motion was made by Commissioner
Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the City Engineer's recommendation
and delay any action until the sidewalk is approved by the VA. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0).
I Motion carried.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3172, which was filed by
Mrs. Laura Hill for a sidewalk in front of 640 North Seventh Street to replace a brick
sidewalk. He reported that the petition is in order and recommended the sidewalk be
installed. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
I to accept the City Engineer's recommendation. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3173 was filed by Willis K. Houltberg, for a Safety Crossing
Guard at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Bond Street. Mayor Caldwell said the
number of School Crossing Guards had been cut back last year because of Budget. A motion
was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to accept the
I petition for further consideration after the present school crossing guard locations
can be studied by the City Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MERCHANT POLICE LICENSE application was filed by Willie Beard, 416 Washington.
(Renewal). A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to approve the license application. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MERCHANT POLICE LICENSE application was filed by Paul J. Gestl, 1519 Sycamore,
d/b/a Merchants Special Police Service. (Renewal). A motion was made by Commissioner
Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to approve the license application. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried
A MERCHANT POLICE LICENSE application was filed by Clarence M. Smith, d/b/a
Merchant Police Service. (Renewal). A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded
by Commissioner Ashton to approve the license application. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
MRS. MARTHA THOMAS directed questions to the three new City Commissioners. She
feels she represents the tax payers. She wanted changes and nothing has been done. Why?
She criticized the Public Safety Program, and wondered why it cannot be done
away with, because it is a waste of the tax payers money. The program has not worked in
other cities, and won't work in Salina.
She criticized the $13,000.00 the Director of Safety is supposed to receive.
She said Mr. McCabe should go back where he was.
Commissioner Ashton thinks it is a fine program. The program has only been in
operation for three months, and the City needs more time to study the benefits received
from the program.
Commissioner Weisgerber said the Public Safety Program was in effect when he
became a Commissioner and wants to wait to see the facts. He feels the program, in the
most part, is satisfactory.
Commissioner Cooper stated that the new Commissioners have not evaluated the
Public Safety Officer Program as yet.
Keith Armstrong stated he tried to find out the cost of the equipment of the
Safety Officer Program, but was unable to do so. He asked the City Commissioners if they
knew the cost and where it came from.
Mayor Caldwell said the 1971 Budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
July 5, 1971
There was no meeting today because a quorum was not present - Legal Holiday -
Independence Day.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk