09-21-2020 Minutes CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 21,2020
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. for Police Department presentation regarding Citizen
Review Board and 1033 Surplus Property Program at Tony's Pizza Events Center, Great Plains
Manufacturing Conference Hall South (formerly Heritage Hall South), 800 The Midway.
Mayor Hoppock asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
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Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:11 p.m. in Room 107,
City-County Building. Mayor Hoppock apologized for the meeting starting late due to the study
session being held at a different location. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
and a moment of silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Michael L. Hoppock (presiding), Commissioners
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Rod Franz,Melissa Rose Hodges, and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Michael Schrage, City Manager;Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson,
City Attorney; and Shandi Wicks,City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) The month of September, 2020 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters Month" in the city of
Salina. Amanda Otto, CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters, read the proclamation and
announced associated events.
(3.2) The week of September 17-23, 2020 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Salina.
Melissa Stuchlik, Regent of the local Daughters of the American Revolution, read
the proclamation and announced associated events.
CITIZENS FORUM
Dalton McDowell, 514 S. Ninth Street, asked the City Commission to rethink the mask
order.
Miranda Bachman provided her thoughts on the 1033 Program and the Sunflower Coalition
proposal. She also provided her thoughts on the timing of the meeting and the need to look
at an evening or weekend meeting.
Darien Henderson, 4326 N. Turner Lane, stated he owned a small company in Salina and
allowed his employees to attend the study session or meeting today. He continued to
provide his thoughts on the Sunflower Coalition proposal and the 1033 Program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of September 14,2020.
20-0309 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Saline County Jail Presentation.
Roger Soldan, Saline County Sheriff, made a presentation on behalf of Saline County with
an overview and update on the upcoming ballot measure relating to funding a Saline
County jail project. Phil Smith-Hanes, Saline County Administrator, explained the sales tax
revenue for the county, the potential increase, average annual number of jail admissions,
average annual number of trips made to transport inmates and approximate amount of tax
revenue generated annually.
Commissioner Davis asked if the total sales tax would be over 10% in the project was
approved. Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated the base rate would not be over 10% but
the downtown Community Improvement Districts would be over 10%.
Commissioner Hodges asked what the breakdown for the daily inmates were. Sheriff
Soldan stated there were some that came from district court but a majority of the inmates
were based on the severity of the crime.
Commissioner Hodges asked if the inmates were already sentenced or waiting to be
sentenced. Sheriff Soldan stated very few people had been sentenced that were in the jail
right now.
Commissioner Davis asked if the county budget was going to be increased to add the
additional programs. Mr. Smith-Hanes stated the Sheriff's department budget would be
increased starting in 2021 and would be increased for several years. He continued to state
the cost to operate a new facility was cheaper than maintaining the current facility due to
the contract housing.
Commissioner Ryan asked if the 1% sales tax currently was going to support the project.
Mr. Smith-Hanes stated the county's portion of the 1% went into the general fund and
funded the general fund services and the county did not have any outstanding
indebtedness other than a small project (Kipp Road) that was being paid for by the
residents.
Commissioner Ryan asked if a mill levy increase was an option. Mr. Smith-Hanes stated
Saline County staff thought it was the best option to go with a sales tax increase to allow
the sales tax from the money spent by the residents outside of Saline County to help pay for
the project.
(7.2) First reading Ordinance No. 20-11042 authorizing the execution of a Loan
Agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas and the State of Kansas for the
purpose of financing improvements to the City's water distribution system, (Kansas
Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 2997).
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the agreement, improvements, fiscal impact
and action options.
Commissioner Franz asked if the original authorization, from 2010, would need to be
changed with the project going over the original amount. Ms. Tasker stated she was not
anticipating that question and staff would need to ask bond counsel. Michael Schrage, City
Manager, stated that would be a homework item for staff.
Mayor Hoppock asked if the project would cover 2021 and 2022. Ms. Tasker stated due to
COVID-19, the project timeline was altered and staff would need to make slight
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adjustments to the water rates depending on the project timeline.
Commissioner Hodges asked if there would be a rate increase for water and sewer rates.
Ms. Tasker stated the rate increase was already included in the water and sewer rates.
Mayor Hoppock mentioned the interest rate for the loan. Ms. Tasker explained the interest
rate and the rate provided in the past and stated we would be getting more work done for
the dollar.
20-0110 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, to pass Ordinance No. 20-
11042 authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement between the City of SalMa, Kansas and the
State of Kansas for the purpose of financing improvements to the City's water distribution system,
(Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 2997) on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(7.3) Resolution No. 20-7877 authorizing the Mayor to execute a communications system
and services agreement and related documents with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for
delivery, installation, on-going maintenance and asset management services related
to emergency communications dispatch infrastructure, hardware and software and
portable and handheld communications radios.
Michael Schrage,City Manager, explained the project,communications system and services
agreement and related documents, fiscal impact and action options. He continued by
recognizing staff in the City of Salina and Saline County for all their hard work on the
project.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained Motorola's solicitation response, the revisions to
the resolution and the contract document.
20-0311 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 20-
7877 authorizing the Mayor to execute a communications system and services agreement and
related documents with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for delivery, installation, on-going maintenance
and asset management services related to emergency communications dispatch infrastructure,
hardware and software and portable and handheld communications radios. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
Mayor Hoppock thanked all parties for their leadership on the project.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Davis mentioned the study session today and it was larger than anticipated.
He further stated there were several comments regarding the timing of the meeting and he
would like to suggest a repeat of today's session in an evening timeframe that would be
accessible for those that work during the day.
A conversation ensued between the City Commission regarding a subsequent evening
meeting.
Commissioner Hodges asked if people were compliant with face masks and social
distancing. Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated staff could certainly space the chairs
similar to those here and mentioned the medical exemption on the use of face masks.
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Mayor Hoppock asked if staff could bring forward some dates for an evening meeting. Mr.
Schrage stated staff would work on a few dates and bring those back to the City
Commission for consideration.
Commissioner Hodges provided her thoughts on the mask mandate and the lack of
compliance. She continued to state the lack of a physician providing information and
w evidence on the use of face masks. She further provided her thoughts on the need to ticket
To individuals for non-compliance.
A conversation ensued between the City Commission and Michael Schrage, City Manager,
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regarding the use of face masks.
Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated Commissioner Franz pointed out parts per billion
and parts per million in the City Commission Information Memorandum. He continued to
state staff had placed copies at the City Commission places and updated the information
online.
ADJOURNMENT
20-0312 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hodges, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
[SEAL] Michael L. Hop..Mayor
ATTEST:
WO-06
Shandi Wicks,CMC,City Clerk
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