12-10-2001 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 10, 2001
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a briefing on Chamber of
Commerce Economic Development Programs. 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.
There were present:
Mayor Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Larry L. Mathews
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of November 26, 2001.
(6.2) Resolution No. 01-5788 authorizing an agreement with Kansas Department of
Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad Company for railroad crossing safety improvements on
North Twelfth Street.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 00-10012 vacating the public street right-of-way of
Chicago Street south to Spruce Street in the Holiday Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas.
Mayor Seaton clarified that this ordinance was passed on first reading on November 27,
2000 and since that time the applicant has completed the necessary site improvements.
Commission
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01-312
01-31291
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01-3131
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordinance
No. 00-10012 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Divine, Shadwick, Jilka,
Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 01-10065 requesting a change in zoning district
classification from R (Single -Family Residential) District to I-2 (Light Industrial) District on property
addressed as 1400 E. Prospect.
Mayor Seaton clarified that this ordinance was passed on first reading on November 26,
2001 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Ordinance No. 01-10065 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Jilka, Divine,
Shadwick, Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Second reading Ordinance No. 01-10066 vacating a portion of the existing utility
easement on the south property line of Lot 4, Block 5, Twin Oaks III Subdivision.
Mayor Seaton clarified that this ordinance was passed on first reading on November 26,
2001 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt Ordinance
No. 01-10066 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Divine, Jilka, Shadwick,
Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Second reading Ordinance No. 01-10067 establishing a capital cost recovery charge for
the purpose of paying a portion of the cost of installation of water and sanitary sewer mains in the
vicinity of South Ninth Street and Water Well Road (Project No. 99-1183).
2001.
Mayor Seaton clarified that this ordinance was passed on first reading on November 26,
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the modifications to Section 5 of the ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt
Ordinance No. 01-10067 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Jilka, Shadwick,
Divine, Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution No. 01-5786 initiating proceedings for the construction of waterworks and
sanitary sewer systems along North Ohio Street.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the purpose of the
resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-5786. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Award contract for the North Ohio Street Water and Wastewater Improvements, Project
No. 00-1264 to Smoky Hill, L.L.C. in the amount of $520,095.10.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the project, funding of the project, and bids
received.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to award the
contract for Project No. 00-1264 to Smoky Hill, L.L.C. in the amount of $520,095.10.
(8.7) Authorize purchase of two lime feed systems from Ray Lindsey Company in the amount
of $151,254.
Don Hoff, Director of Utilities, explained the purchase request and quotes received.
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A discussion followed between Mayor Seaton, Commissioner Divine and Mr. Hoff
regarding quotes obtained and the additional cost for each system.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, noted that the initial savings of past projects would
allow the purchase.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to authorize the
purchase of two lime feed systems from Ray Lindsey Company in the amount of $151,254.
(8.8) Resolution No. 01-5787 authorizing a grant agreement with Historic Fox Theatre
Foundation detailing the terms and conditions of a $750,000 capital grant for theatre restoration and
releasing budgeted capital grant funds in the same amount.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, reviewed the letter submitted by David Jenkins.
David Jenkins, Executive Director of the Historic Fox Theatre Foundation, expressed his
appreciation and summarized the remodeling timeline.
Jim Ravenkamp, 652 S. Santa Fe, thanked the Commission, City Staff, and citizens for
their commitment towards the project.
Mayor Seaton clarified as when the award of the grant would take place.
Commissioner Jilka commented on the community's pride and thanked David Jenkins
and Donna Burges of the Fox Theatre for their hard work during the successful fund drive.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Shadwick, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-5787. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.9) Resolution No. 01-5789 authorizing an agreement for Common Driveway Easement with
Monica M. Bachamp and Jefferey E. Easter, Babette S. and Raymond S. Freeman (Trustees of the
Babette S. Freeman Trust No. 1) and Gerald L. Hunter and Sidney A. Reitz (Trustees of the Sheldon
Brothers Real Estate Trust).
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the agreement.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Shadwick and Mr. Bengtson concerning
the Freeman tract of land. Then a discussion followed between Commissioner Divine, Commissioner
Shadwick, City Manager Dennis Kissinger, and Shawn O'Leary, Director of Engineering and General
Services regarding the property lines and if property inside city limits.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 01-5789. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Mayor Seaton noted that Nate Jenkins of the Salina Journal is pursuing other
opportunities and thanked him for his work.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
[SEAL] fstinM. Seaton Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk