12-21-2020 Minutes CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 21,2020
4:00 p.m.
W Mayor Hoppock asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
Commission meeting.The Clerk replied yes.
IA The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
meeting. Roll call was taken followed by a moment of silence.
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Those present and comprising a quorum via the Zoom meeting: Mayor Michael L. Hoppock
(presiding), Commissioners Trent W. Davis, M.D., Rod Franz, Melissa Rose Hodges, and Karl
Ryan.
Also present via Zoom meeting: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy City
Manager;Greg Bengtson,City Attorney;and Shandi Wicks,City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the proposed 2020 Amended Budget.
Mayor Hoppock opened the public hearing.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance & Administration, explained the amendments, fiscal
impact and action options.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
20-0420 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the 2020 Amended
Budget. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan, Hoppock. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 14,2020.
(6.2) Approve Resolution No. 20-7910 establishing Water and Wastewater rates effective
February 1,2021,in the Comprehensive Fee Schedule of the City of Salina.
20-0421 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan, Hoppock.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 20-11049 establishing the "Former SAFB
Environmental Project" Fund.
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Debbie Pack,Director of Finance&Administration,explained the request,fiscal impact and
action options.
Mayor Hoppock asked if the funds had been received and if there was a set amount of time
for the money to be transferred.
Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated there had been a recent conversation on the City's
bank routing information and staff had a recent email inquiring about the tax identification
numbers for the other entities. He also stated the agreement stated the money should be
transferred in a reasonable amount of time and interest charged if after 90 days.
20-0422 Moved by Commissioner Davis,seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to pass Ordinance No. 20-11049
establishing the "Former SAFB Environmental Project" Fund on first reading. Aye: (5) Davis,
Franz,Hodges,Ryan,Hoppock. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Authorize publication of the Notice of Budget Hearing for the 2021 Amended
Budget.
Debbie Pack,Director of Finance&Administration,explained the request,fiscal impact and
action options.
20-0423 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to authorize the publication
of the Notice of Budget Hearing for the 2021 amended budget, which sets January 4, 2021, as the
date for Public Hearing on the 2021 amended budget, and establishes the maximum limits of the
2021 amended budget. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan, Hoppock.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.3) Authorize the fire department to purchase the replacement of its 8 heart
monitor/defibrillators and 18 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).
Kevin Royse,Fire Chief,explained the request,fiscal impact and action options.
Commissioner Davis asked what the medical officer vehicle was and how often the vehicle
responded to a call.
Chief Royse stated the medical officer vehicle was driven by the medical supervisor and the
position was a 24 hour position and responded to all serious calls both within the city limits
and in the county. He continued to state the vehicle also carried an AED in the vehicle.
20-0424 Moved by Commissioner Franz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the department to
purchase 8 heart monitor/defibrillators and 18 AEDs to Zoll Medical Corporation in the sum of
$276,675.60, as approved in the 2021 Sub-CIP budget. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan,
Hoppock. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.4) Resolution No. 20-7921 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Delta Dental of Kansas,Inc. for dental care benefits.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
Commissioner Davis asked if orthodontics was excluded in the coverage. Ms.Fischer stated
orthodontics was not covered at all in the policy and was considered to be cosmetic and not
standard dental care.
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is 20-0425 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to adopt Resolution No. 20-
7921 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc. for
dental care benefits for three (3) years. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan, Hoppock. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(7.5) Resolution No. 20-7924 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the agreement with Tria Health to provide therapy management.
Commissioner Hodges asked about the decrease in net savings from 2016 to 2020. Ms.
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Fischer stated she thought Tria Health had reached the most impactful individuals but
thought there were individuals that were resistant to the program.
Commissioner Davis provided his thoughts on the decrease in the net savings. Ms. Fischer
stated she had additional questions for Tria Health but did not receive that information in
time for the staff report. She continued to state she hoped to provide that information in
her next City Commission Information Memorandum.
Mayor Hoppock asked if Tria Health performed prescription coverage. Ms. Fischer stated
no,Tria Health worked with patients to make changes to their medication.
Commissioner Franz asked if Tria Health calculated the savings based on the changes in
the medications. Ms. Fischer stated yes that was part of the savings. She continued to state
the savings in the drugs was part of the calculation and there was a formula with the value
of compliance.
Commissioner Franz stated that he thought with the incentive levels the employees would
be receiving a savings as well. Ms. Fischer stated depending on the participation in the
,.� program,there could be a savings to the employee.
Mayor Hoppock asked if the City had any exposure if a recommendation from Tria Health
had a bad outcome. Ms. Fischer stated she would need to look at the agreement and
involve legal counsel but there were repeat communication between Tria Health and the
employee. Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated he was speculating but he thought the
exposure would fall on the prescribing physician.
20-0426 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to adopt Resolution No. 20-
7924 authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to the agreement with Tria Health to
provide therapy management services for two (2) years. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan,
Hoppock. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.6) First reading Ordinance No. 20-11048 granting to Kansas Gas Service, a division of
One Gas,Inc.,and its successors and assigns, a natural gas franchise.
Jacob Wood,Deputy City Manager, explained the request,fiscal impact and action options.
Commissioner Hodges asked if the increased franchise fee was passed on to the consumer.
Mr. Wood stated the amount received by the City was based on the total gross receipts
collected and he assumed the fees were collected from the customers.
Mayor Hoppock asked if the fees earmarked for any particular use. Mr. Wood stated the
fees went into the general fund.
20-0427 Moved by Commissioner Hodges, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to pass Ordinance No. 20-
11048 granting to Kansas Gas Service, a division of One Gas, Inc., and its successors and assigns, a
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natural gas franchise on first reading. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan, Hoppock. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(8.1) Application#Z20-4 (filed by Lighthouse Properties, III, LLC) requesting a change in
zoning district classification from C-3 (Shopping Center District) and R-3 (Multi-
Family Residential) to C-4 (Central Business District) on property addressed as 303
South Santa Fe Avenue,300 South Fifth Street and 308 South Fifth Street.
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(8.1a) First reading Ordinance No. 20-11047.
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Mayor Hoppock recused himself/herself due to a conflict of interest.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning, explained the request, public utilities and services,
Conformance with Comprehensive Plan,Planning Commission action,and action options.
Commissioner Davis asked if the zoning change would make a difference if the parking lot
would be used for hotel parking only or public parking. Mr. Andrew stated it would be a
discretionary item for the property owner but as a general rule for private parking lots, the
use of the parking lot would be up to the property owner. He continued to state the
parking lots would need to be signed properly.
Don Boos, Lighthouse Properties III, Inc., stated the intent was for the parking lot to be
used for the hotel, Starbucks and Ya-Ya's but they did not have any intent to sign the
parking lot for private parking at this time but would properly sign the parking lot if it was
decided to change the parking lot to private parking. He continued to provide information
on the zoning request.
�.r. Mr. Andrew stated the bank next to the vacant lots did post a sign in their parking lot for
bank parking only.
20-0428 Moved by Commissioner Davis,seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to pass Ordinance No. 20-11047
changing the zoning district classification from C-3 (Shopping Center District) and R-3 (Multi-
Family Residential) to C-4 (Central Business District). The subject property is legally described as
Lot 169 and Lot 171 on Santa Fe Avenue and Lot 170, Lot 172 and the North 12.5 ft. of Lot 174 on
Fifth Street, all in the Original Town (now City) of Salina,Saline County, Kansas and addressed as
303 South Santa Fe Avenue, 300 South Fifth Street and 308 South Fifth Street on first reading.Aye:
(4) Davis,Franz,Ryan,Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Hoppock returned.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
20-0429 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that the regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Davis, Franz, Hodges, Ryan, Hoppock. Nay:
(0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
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