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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 3, 2022
4:00 p.m.
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. A 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), Trent W. Davis, M .D.,
Michael L. Hoppock, Aaron Peck and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood , Deputy City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City
Attorney; and Jo Vonna A. Rutherford , City Clerk.
A WARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
Prior to Citizens Forum , Jim Teutsch , Director of Public Works, provided a winter storm status
update related to the first snow event of the year. A discussion ensued which included winter
preparation, staffing issues , street maintenance, procedures and citizen notification.
CITIZENS FORUM
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, suggested hiring sub-contractors for winter street maintenance
due to staffing shortages .
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of December 20 , 2021.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Peck, to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Aye : (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
ADMINISTRATION
(7 .1) Approve Resolution No. 21-8009 adopting the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact and action
options.
A brief discussion followed regarding Parks and Recreation capital improvement reserve fund
balance and status of projects .
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities , added to the discussion with comments on water line
improvements, utilities department projects and staffing.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan , to approve Resolution No. 21-8009,
adopting the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
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(7 .2) Approve Resolution No. 21-8010 establishing certain financial policies for the city of Salina .
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration , explained the request, fiscal impact and action
options.
A discussion ensued related to investments, financial costs and policies.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Resolution No. 21-8010
adopting certain Financial Policies for the City of Salina and repealing Resolution No. 00-5555. Aye: (5).
Nay (0). Motion carried .
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive session for 20
minutes to discuss the subject of the City Manager 's annual performance evaluation based upon the need to
discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b )(1 ). The open meeting will
resume in this room at 4:58 p.m. Aye : (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:38 p .m. and reconvened at 4 :58 p.m . No
action was taken.
,.., 22-0005 Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive session for 10
minutes to discuss the subject of the City Manager 's annual performance evaluation based upon the need to
discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(l). The open meeting will
resume in this room at 5:10 p.m . Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried. Ill
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The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:00 p.m. and reconvened at 5:10 p.m. Also
included in the executive session was Mike Schrage , City Manager.
Mayor Hodges stated the Governing Body had concluded the annual review of the City Manager and
as a result had a resolution to consider.
22-0006 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan , to approve Resolution No. 22-8013
concluding the 2021 evaluation of the City Manager's performance , review of the City Manager's base
salary and awarding merit increase. Be it resolved the Governing Body of the city of Salina advised staff of
its intent to award the City Manager with a merit-based increase of $3 ,523.20 , being a two percent increase
to his base salary of $176 ,160.12 retroactively effective December 16 , 2021 , in accordance with the City
Manager's anniversary date and evaluation due date noted in this employment contract and that the Director
of Human Resources will take such actions as are necessary to implement the change. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
Motion carried .
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ADJOURNMENT
22-0007 Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Peck, that the regular meeting of the Board of
City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
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