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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 7, 2021
4:00p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in Room 107, City-County Building, for the study
session entitled 2022 Budget Discussion.
Mayor Hodges asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
City-County Building. Roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence.
Those present and comprising a quorum: Mayor Melissa Rose Hodges (presiding), Commissioners
Trent W. Davis, M.D ., Michael L. Hoppock, Aaron Peck and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Michael Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager; Greg Bengtson,
City Attorney; and, JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
None .
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 24, 2021.
21-0146 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve item 6.1 of the
consent agenda as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Hoppock, Peck, Ryan,
Hodges. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(7.1) Approve Resolution No. 21-7963 naming the new pavilion at Dean Evans Stadium
the "John and Kim Vanier Family Pavilion" in accordance with the Philanthropic
Naming options contained within the City of Salina Municipal Facility Naming
Guidelines.
Jeff Hammond, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
Byron Tomlins, Salina, Kansas, board member of Salina Baseball Enterprises, expressed his
thanks, outlined the procedure followed in the naming request, and provided information
on events related to the dedication of the pavilion .
Mayor Hodges expressed her gratitude to the Vanier family .
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,... 21-0147 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
21-7963 naming the new pavilion at Dean Evans Stadium the "John and Kim Vanier Family
Pavilion." A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Hoppock, Peck, Ryan, Hodges. Nay: (0)
Motion carried.
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(7.2) SFC Global Supply Chain Economic Development Incentive Amendment.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion followed involving debt service, budgeting and funding commitment.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to authorize reallocation of
$650,000 of Salina Economic Development Incentive Program funds from EDA grant local match
funds to an economic development incentive grant to SFC Global. A roll call vote was taken. Aye:
(5) Davis, Hoppock, Peck, Ryan, Hodges . Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9 .1) Mayor Hodges appointed Commissioner Peck to the following boards: Salina Arts
& Humanities, North Central Regional Planning Commission, and Salina/Saline
County Building Authority.
(9 .2) Request for executive session (Economic Development).
I move the city commission recess into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss
the subject of financial affairs and trade secrets of a corporation based upon the
need to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of partnerships,
trusts, and individual proprietorships pursuant to KS.A. 75-4319(b)(4). The open
meeting will resume in this room at 4:55 p.m.
(9 .2a) Possible action to follow.
21-0149 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to recess into executive session
for 30 minutes to discuss the subject of financial affairs and trade secrets of a corporation based
upon the need to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of partnerships, trusts,
and individual proprietorships pursuant to KS.A. 75-4319(b)(4). The open meeting will resume in
this room at 4:55 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Hoppock, Peck, Ryan, Hodges.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:25 p.m. and reconvened at 4:55
p.m. Also present in executive session: Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; Mitch Robinson; Eric Brown; Stephanie
Carlin; and Mark Millard.
21-0150 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to recess into executive session
,.., for 30 minutes to discuss the subject of financial affairs and trade secrets of a corporation based
upon the need to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of partnerships, trusts,
and individual proprietorships pursuant to KS.A. 75-4319(b)(4). The open meeting will resume in
this room at 5:30 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Hoppock, Peck, Ryan, Hodges .
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30
p .m . Also present in executive session: Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; Mitch Robinson; and Eric Brown .
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to recess into executive session
for 20 minutes to discuss the subject of financial affairs and trade secrets of a corporation based
upon the need to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of partnerships, trusts,
and individual proprietorships pursuant to KS.A 75-4319(b)(4). The open meeting will resume in
this room at 5 :51 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Davis, Hoppock, Peck, Ryan, Hodges.
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened at 5:51
p .m. Also present in executive session: Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; Mitch Robinson; and Eric Brown.
Further discussion followed regarding economic development. Mike Schrage, City
Manager, provided background information and stated that Sarah Steele, Gillmore & Bell,
was available by phone to answer questions.
In summary, the matter before the commission was a request for economic development
funding for a project by Superior Contracting & Manufacturing Services Company, more
commonly known as Superior Plumbing (hereinafter referred to as Superior). Comments
were heard in executive session from representatives of Superior as well as the Salina
Community Economic Development Organization (hereinafter referred to as SCEDO)
related to financing said request. Additional discussion ensued related to constitutional tax
abatements, industrial revenue bond financing, property tax, and sales tax exemption.
Mayor Hodges acknowledged the applicants in attendance on behalf of Superior and stated
that Superior had exiting growth and job opportunities.
Mayor Hodges reiterated the matter before the commission was a request for a 60 %
property tax abatement over a 10-year period as well as for sales tax exemptions. In
addition, Mike Schrage, City Manager, pointed out that the SCEDO provided a
recommendation of 20 %. A discussion ensued in regards to moving forward, at what level,
a claw back clause regarding job growth, cost basis analysis and action to be taken.
Mayor Hodges noted the importance, for future requests, to have a system in place so that
the process is equitable amongst different projects and detailed information and numbers
are received from the SCEDO.
Stephanie Carlin, CS Business Advisors, LLC, on behalf of Superior, expressed appreciation
for the community's continued commitment to recruiting and retaining industrial retail and
other businesses. Ms. Carlin, provided information on Superior and the proposed
expansion, voiced her disappointment in SCEDO due to lack of process and information
provided, and requested any vote be delayed until sufficient information is received to
make a knowledgeable and informed decision.
Commissioner Davis inquired as to specific information that has not been provided and
Ms. Carlin stated the SCEDO did not provide comprehensive information as was provided
by Superior.
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