02-08-2021 Minutes CITY OF SALINA,KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 8,2021
4:00 p.m.
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Z The City Commission convened via Zoom meeting at 3:00 p.m.for River Fes il.val Update.
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Mayor Hodges asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been .ent for today's City
Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
79 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order ..t 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
o meeting. Roll call was taken followed by a moment of silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum via the Zoom meeting: Mayor Melissa Rose Hodges
(presiding),Commissioners Trent W. Davis,M.D.,Rod Franz,Michael L. Ho'pock,and Karl Ryan.
Also present via Zoom meeting: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney;
and Cheryl Mermis, Deputy City Clerk.
Michael Schrage, City Manager reported on his participation in weekly meetings with the Saline
County Health Officer as well as other medical professionals in emerge cy management and
provided an overview of Covid-19 cases in Saline County. Mr. Schrage stat•d the mass gathering
order was set to expire February 21, 2021 which may be modified and/or :xtended. Mr. Schrage
provided the county's vaccination summary,to-date.
Mayor Hodges asked if the citizens that signed-up through the registratio portal whether there
was anything more for them to do other than wait to be notified. Mr. Schra;e stated that the point
of contact was the Saline County Health Department and further stated, fo anyone interested in
vaccination for Covid-19, the Health Department had a website for sign-u the website address
was https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com.
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community & Development Services, was fa.ilitator for the Zoom
meeting and provided an overview for citizens' participation.
Michael Schrage, City Manager provided an overview of protocols should there be an executive
session during the meeting.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
LaNay Meier,Salina,requested information on the number of face m.sk violations.
Michael Schrage, City Manager, stated that the Salina Police Department was contacting
businesses with reported mask violations. Mr. Schrage provided an overview of the
numbers of contact,citations and warnings issued,up to mid-January.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 8,2021.
(6.2) Acceptance and Placement of 2020 People's Choice Sculpture.
Mayor Hodges thanked the Arts and Humanities Commission for coordination of the
sculpture tour.
There were no public comments.
21-0036 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz,Hoppock, Ryan, Hodges. Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Report on bids received for Utilities Sub-CIP Vehicle and Eq ipment purchases for
2021.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained .t staff had advanced
the bid on vehicles for the Utilities Department due to a deadline o February 15, 2021, to
secure the current year models. Ms. Pack further described delay. in procurement and
possible fiscal impact if the project had to be rebid.
Commissioner Hoppock asked if it was unusual to receive only o e bid for the project.
Ms. Pack stated that staff had reached out to the typical vendors that sually participate but
they chose not to take part in the project.
There were no public comments.
21-0037 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the rejection of
the bid on one (1) 1/2 ton pickup and approve the purchase of one (1) 3/4 u.n pickup from Long
McArthur in the amount of $43,030, as recommended, and authorize Ci Manager to sign the
contract with selected vendor. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, 'rani, Hoppock, Ryan,
Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) First reading Ordinance No. 21-11053 Certification of final osts for 2020 Special
Assessment Projects and setting March 1,2021, as date of pub hearing.
Dan Stack,City Engineer,explained the request,fiscal impact and ac•on options.
Commissioner Franz inquired on the readiness of the area identified on South Ninth Street
and asked if it was the site of the former skating ring. Mr. Stack c.nfirmed the area and
stated all public improvements were in place for commercial develop ent.
Commissioner Franz asked about the average lot sizes in the Phe.sant Ridge and Stone
Lake developments. Mr. Stack stated that the Pheasant Ridge subdi ision has smaller lots
than Stone Lake where lot sizes are variable. A discussion ensued between the
Commissioners, Mr. Stack, and Mr. Schrage on lot sizes for the arious developments,
future special assessments,and alternate emergency fire access roads
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Mayor Hodges stated she would appreciate an update on inventory of subdivisions and
11 status update on service roads that service those areas.
There were no public comments.
21-6038 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Franz, to ace-pt statement of final
costs, set March 1, 2021 as the Special Assessment hearing date and pass 0 dinance No. 21-11053
on first reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Franz, Hoppoc Ryan, Hodges. Nay:
(0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Franz made a request of Mayor Hodges, to share the citizen review board
tabulation sheets from each of the Commissioners. Mayor Hod;es stated she would
provide the final lists,by end of week.
ADJOURNMENT
21-0039 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that e regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 4:42p.m.
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[SEAL] Melissa Rose Hodges, A yor
ATTEST:
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Cheryl trmis, eputy City Clerk
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