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10-04-1971 MinutesCity of Salina, Kansas Commissioners' Meeting October 4, 1971 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners' Room, City -County Building, on Monday, October 4, 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 Mike Losik, Jr. Commissioner Jack Weisgerber comprising a quorum of the Board, also: L. 0. Bengtson, City Attnrney I.. Norris D. Olson, City Manager j D. L. Harrison, City Clerk Absent: None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 1971, were approved as mailed. i THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED October 3 - 9, 1971 - "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK". The proclamation was read by Assistant Fire Chief, Gordon Nichols. THE MAYOR PROCLAIMED The Month of October - "Y INDIAN GUIDES MONTH". The proclamation was read by Longhouse Chief, Gordon Ahlstedt. MAYOR CALDWELL presented City Service Awards to City Employees for 10 years and 25 years of service. THE CITY COMMISSIONERS considered Petition Number 3165, which was filed by Lee Haworth on May 18, 1971 for the installation of streets, sewer lines and water lines on all of Bobby Place; all of Mike Drive and part of Bret Avenue north from Neal Avenue to the north line of Bonnie Ridge. (City Commissioners deferred action at the meeting of September 13, 1971, so they could make a decision pertaining to the context of Resolution Number 3064.) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik that the petition be approved and that Resolution Number 3064, adopted June 29, 1970, be enforced in entirety. (The Resolutiory requires 50% of the cost of the project, in cash, prior to the awarding of any contract for the improvement.) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ashton. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY COMMISSIONERS considered Petition Number 3189, which was filed by Roy A. Presley on August 24, 1971 for the extension of curb, gutter and paving on Faith Drive from Meadowbrook Road to the east line of Lot 15, Block 9, Faith Addition. (City Commissioners deferred action at the meeting of September 13, 1971, so they could make a decision pertaining to the context of Resolution Number 3064.) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik that the petition be approved and that Resolution Number 3064, adopted June 29, 1970, be enforced in entirety. (The Resolution requires 50% of the cost of the project, in cash, prior to the awarding of any contract for the improvement.) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ashton. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning District Map therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property within the City and prescribing the proper uses thereof." [Rezoning of a tract of land in Section 7-14-2 (near Lakewood Park) to District "C" (Apartment District) as requested in Petition 3179, which was filed by John Ryberg on July 21, 1971.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote t was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8174. The ordinance was introduced for first reading September 13, 1971. 1 A AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning District Map therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property within the City and prescribing the proper uses thereof." [Rezoning of Block 8, Belmont Addition to District "DD" (Office District) as requested in Petition Number 3184, which was filed by John Ryberg on July 29, 1971.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, w Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8175. Carried. The ordinance was introduced for first reading September 13, 1971• AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the amendment of Zoning Ordinance Number 6613 and the Zoning District Map therein and thereby adopted and providing for the rezoning of certain property within the City and prescribing the proper uses thereof." [Rezoning of Block 22, less the East 168.8 feet thereof, Surveyor's Plat 8 to District "C" (Apartment District) as requested in Petition Number 3186, which was filed by Emerson Hawk on August 9, 1971.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5) Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8176. The ordinance was introduced for first reading September 13, 1971. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3196, which was filed by Mrs. Cecil' Leshley for city water service from US 81 Highway on Stimmel Road for an approximate distance of 700 feet to service as far as 229 Stimmel Road. The City Engineer stated that 44% of the resident property owners signed the petition and recommended the petition be approved, but to extend the water line to 5th Street for health and safety reasons. The line will later connect to a line on North 5th Street. A motion was made by Commissiondr Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept the City Engineer's report and approve a water line on Stimmel Road from US 81 Highway to 5th Street. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3199, which was filed by Dr. L. F. Eaton for the vacation of the utility easements on Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, Block 3, Westport Exchange Addition. The City Engineer checked with KP & L and SW Bell and they have no objections to the vacation of these easements, and recommended the easements be vacated. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and approve the vacation of the easements. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of certain easements located in Block 3, of Westport Exchange Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas." A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8177. The ordinance was introduced for first reading September 20, 1971. A LETTER was received from Verner Smtih requesting the withdrawal of his Petition Number 3190, which was filed September 1, 1971, pertaining to the swimming pool section of The Salina Code. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to approve the request and authorize the withdrawal of the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of a Local Service District as a part of the Salina Zoning Ordinance. A Motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to table the letter until the next regular meeting, to clear up some of the questions. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3197, which was filed by Jerry Pittenger for 4 street lights on East Wayne, from Ohio to the City Limits. The City Engineer recommended the installation of 2 street lights at this time, with the need for one more in the near future. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to authorize the installation of 3 street lights at this time. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. THE CITY ENGINEER reported on Petition Number 3199, which was filed by Dr. L. F. Eaton for the vacation of the utility easements on Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, Block 3, Westport Exchange Addition. The City Engineer checked with KP & L and SW Bell and they have no objections to the vacation of these easements, and recommended the easements be vacated. A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to accept the City Engineer's recommendation and approve the vacation of the easements. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. AN ORDINANCE was introduced for second reading entitled: "AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of certain easements located in Block 3, of Westport Exchange Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County, Kansas." A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 8177. The ordinance was introduced for first reading September 20, 1971. A LETTER was received from Verner Smtih requesting the withdrawal of his Petition Number 3190, which was filed September 1, 1971, pertaining to the swimming pool section of The Salina Code. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Weisgerber to approve the request and authorize the withdrawal of the petition. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission, recommending the adoption of a Local Service District as a part of the Salina Zoning Ordinance. A Motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to table the letter until the next regular meeting, to clear up some of the questions. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. A LETTER was received from the Salina City Planning Commission recommending the adoption of a Restricted Industrial District as a part of the Salina Zoning Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to table the letter until the next regular meeting, to clear up some of the questions. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. A RESOLUTION was introduced and passed entitled: "A RESOLUTION designating the official depositories for all moneys for the City of Salina, Kansas, and directing the City Treasurer to deposit all moneys received by him therein." A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik to adopt the Resolution as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5). Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the Resolution and it is numbered 3108. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Losik to introduce an ordinance for first reading for the construction of certain sidewalks, for the payment of the cost thereof, and how the same shall be assessed and the manner of the payment thereof." [Sidewalks on the East side of Tenth Street from Harsh to Hamilton, requested in Petition 3153, filed by Mrs. Wayne Darling; sidewalk in front of 233 East Jewell, requested in Petition 3171, filed by Mrs. Tom Crough; sidewalk in front of 640 North 7th, requested in Petition 3172, filed by Mrs. Laura Hill; and sidewalks on Haskett, Otto, Neptune, and Hageman, requested in Petition 3175, filed by Mrs. Ron Drummond; President of the John F. Kennedy PTA.] Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. Ordinance Passed: Number: PETITION NUMBER 3200 was filed by Barbara P. Lamer for the rezoning of Lot 5, Sweeney Addition from District "B" (Second Dwelling House District) to District "D" (Local Business District). A motion was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissiorjer Weisgerber to refer the petition to the Salina City Planning Commission. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate Number 2 for Project Number 71-533 for -- sidewalk improvements, for Wilson Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $10,245.71. A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the estimate. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate Number 3 for Project Number 71-534 for Reservoir Roof, to Wilson Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $5,981.40. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the estimate. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate Number 1 for Project Number 71-535 for street improvements (resurfacing) to Brown & Brown, Inc., in the amount of $42,560.05. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the estimate. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. CITY ENGINEER filed Partial Estimate Number 1 for Project Number 71-538 for the demolition of Unsafe Structures, to Bob Smith Salvage Company, in the amount of $3,708.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Weisgerber, seconded by Commissioner Ashton to approve the estimate. Ayes: (5)• Nays: (0). Motion carried. AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE was introduced and passed entitled: "AN ORDINANCE making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." (payroll - $98,880.52) A motion was made by Commissioner Losik, seconded by Commissioner Cooper to adopt the ordinance as read and the following vote was had: Ayes: Ashton, Cooper, Losik, Weisgerber, Caldwell (5)• Nays: (0). Carried. The Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-1600. MAYOR CALDWELL announced he was going to make some appointments, but there is some disagreement, so the appointments will be made later. Commissioner Cooper stated that there had been a misunderstanding, and that she is not going to Honolulu (for the National League of Cities Convention in late November) and she hopes no one else does, because the money is needed at the local level. i Commissioner Losik feels the cost is prohibitive and stated that he is not going to Honolulu. He referred to a news article indicating that all the Commissioners are going to Hawaii, and feels the news media was misinformed. 1 E Commissioner Losik mentioned that the executive meetings should be discontinued except for matters concerning personnel, litigations, and real estate transactions, for which executive meeings would be necessary. Commissioner Ashton stated that he did not believe anything had ever been discussed in an executive meeting which was not discussed in public meeting. He feels by discussing items on the agenda in a pre -meeting causes less embarrassment at times. Commissioner Cooper feels the executive meetings are OK but the news media should be present so they can be better informed about items on the agenda, except matters concerning personnel, litigations and real estate transactions. Commissioner Losik mentioned that the news media had written a letter to the City Commissioners asking to be present at the pre -commission meetings, so they might be better informed on the items on the agenda. Commissioner Weisgerber said he objected to not having an executive meeting at first, but does not object now. He said he sees no difficulty in having the press present in the executive meetings. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Ashton, seconded by Commissioner Losik, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners adjourn. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Motion carried. D. L. Harrison, City Clerk City of Salina, Kansas Commissioners' Meeting October 11, 1971 There was no meeting today because a quorum was not present. Legal Holiday - Columbus Day.