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07-05-1971 Minutese X10 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. 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 1�4 I 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 followi 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 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 ! 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 j and delay any action until the sidewalk is approved by the VA. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). 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 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 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?