09-20-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
September 20, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners'
Room, City -County Building, on Monday, September 20, 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 Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
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 Leon L. Ashton
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1971, were approved as
mailed.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED The Month of October - ''SALINA UNITED WAY MONTH". The
proclamation was read by Dick Brown, Campaign Chairman.
THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED September 20 - 26, 1971 - "SQUARE DANCE WEEK". The
proclamation was read by Mrs. Preston Grandstaff.
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3191, which was filed by Melvin
Crowder, Jr., for the installation of water main and paving on Prospect Avenue, that there
are nine property owners, of which five signed the petition, which equals 56%, making it
a sufficient petition. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by
Commissioner Losik to accept the City Engineer's report and approve the petition. Ayes: (4j.
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber
to instruct the City Clerk to publish a "Notice of Bond Sale" for bids to be received
October 18, 1971 for Series P-214 for $245,861.00 for 10 years, for street and sewer
improvements. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3194 was filed by G. C. Etherington for the acceptance of the
plat containing 4.2 acres known as Country Hills Addition Number 1. A motion was made
by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition to the
Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3195 was filed by G. C. Etherington for the annexation and
zoning to District "C" (Apartment District) of Country Hills Number 1. A motion was
made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik to refer the petition
to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3196 was filed by Mrs. Cecil Leshley for city water service
from U. S. 81 Highway on Stimmel Road for an approximate distance of 700 feet to service
as far as 229 Stimmel Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by
Commissioner Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Engineer. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0).'
Motion carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3197 was filed by Jerry Pittenger for 4 street lights on
East Wayne, from Ohio to the City Limits. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper,
seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to refer the petition to the City Engineer.
Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
September 20, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met
in the Commissioners' Room, City -County Building, on Monday,
September 20, 1971, at four o'clock P.M.
There were present:
Mayor Robert C. Caldwell, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Norma G. Cooper
Commissioner Mike Losik, Jr.
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 Leon L. Ashton
THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3193
which was filed by Richard J. Neuman, for the installation of
a city sanitary sewer to serve the property known as 1739 Glen.
The City Engineer reported that there five property owners in
the benefit district, and that four of them are connected to
an existing sewer on Channel Road and have paid a sewer
connection fee of $150.00, but have never been in a sewer
district. The City Engineer recommended the petition be accepted
for construction. A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper,
seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to accept the City Engineer's
recommendation to install the sanitary sewer. Ayes: (4).
Nays: (0). Motion carried.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber,
seconded by Commissioner Losik that the Regular Meeting be
adjourned. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
/S/ D. L. Harrison
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
j PETITION NUMBER 3198 was filed by Francis Gorrell for the rezoning of Lots 2, 4,
6, Block 16, and Lots 1, 3, 5, Block 16, Pacific Addition to District "F" (Light Industrial
District). A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to
refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion
carried.
PETITION NUMBER 3199 was filed by Dr. L. F. Eaton for the vacation of the
utility easements on Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, Block 3, Westport Exchange.
Dr. Eaton was present and said that he is the only property owner involved,
and had overlooked the vacation of these easements, and would appreciate the City
Commission giving this their prompt attention, so they could start construction of a
motel .before winter sets in.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik
to refer the petition to the City Engineer.
The City Attorney suggested that since there will be no meeting next week, the
City Commissioners could put an ordinance on first reading to speed up the process, and
approve or deny it at the October 4th meeting, when the City Engineer makes his recommendation.
Commissioner Losik said he realizes bad weather is approaching, but if they do
this they will be establishing a precedent, and will have to do it for others who might
have similar problems.
A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper
to introduce an ordinance for first reading for the vacation of the utility easements,
as requested in Petition Number 3199• Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
Ordinance Passed: Number:
THE MAYOR again mentioned that Dr. Paul Renich,of Kansas Wesleyan University,
is Chairman of the United Nations Day, which is October 24, 1971.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (bills - $245,022.97)• A
motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to adopt the
ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber,
Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. Commissioner Ashton absent. The Mayor approved
the ordinance and it is numbered A-1597.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (payroll - $92,426.13). A
motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to adopt the
ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber,
Caldwell (4). Nays: (0). Carried. Commissioner Ashton absent. The Mayor approved
the ordinance and it is numbered -A-1598.
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Losik
that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Motion carried.
D. L. Harrison, City Clerk
City of Salina, Kansas
Commissioners' Meeting
September 27, 1971
There was no meeting today because a quorum was not present.
61st Annual City Convention and associated meetings - League of Kansas Municipalities
in Wichita, Kansas.
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D. L. Harrison, City Clerk