5.1 3-21-2022 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 21, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Davis 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 Trent W. Davis, M.D. (presiding), Michael L.
Hoppock, Greg Lenkiewicz, Bill Longbine and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, Shawn Henessee,
Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk.
Tony Sneidar was introduced as the new Salina Fire Department Chief. Chief Sneidar expressed his
gratitude for the opportunity, discussed his vision and the future of the Salina Fire Department and
indicated he looked forward to working with and for the Salina community.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS "-
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of March 14, 2022.
(5.2) Approve Resolution No. 22-8034 appointing members to citizen boards,
commissions and committees.
(5.3) Awarding the bid for project,; number 22015, 2022 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Surface
(UBAS) to APAC Kansas Shears Division of Salina in the amount of $965,046.15
with a 5% construction contingency for a total project authorization not to exceed
$1,013,298.46 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with APAC
Kansas Shears Division of Salina upon fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid
documents.
(5.4) Approve Resolution No. 22-8036 accepting and approving a grant agreement with
the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) for the 2021 Kansas Moderate
Income Housing (MIH) grant program and authorizing the Mayor to execute the
grant agreement and associated implementation and administrative documents.
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22-0072 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11104, on second reading, amending Section 42-415.2 of
the Zoning ordinance to add travel center and/or truck stop, short term recreational
vehicle parking area accessory to hotel, motel, truck stop or travel plaza and mini -
warehouses to the list of conditional uses allowed in the South Ninth Street Corridor
Overlay District.
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself due to a conflict.
Mayor Davis stated that the ordinance was first passed on March 7, 2022, and since that
time it has been amended to add mini -warehouses to the list of conditional uses.
No additional comments were received.
22-0073 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11104 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
(6.2) Approve Resolution No. 22-8028, related to establishment of a special improvement
district in Lakeview Estates Addition No. 2 and authorize the Mayor to execute an
Improvement District Development Agreement between the City of Salina and
Stanley C. Byquist.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
22-0074 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
88-8028. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Approve Resolution No. 22-8038, amending the Public Safety Pay Schedule to
reclassify the Fire Battalion Chief from grade S10* to grade S9* and amend the
position description from exempt to non-exempt.
Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A brief discussion took place on Chief Sneidar's involvement in decision making, time
clock implementation timeline, overtime and effect of change on pay and benefits.
22-0075 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution
No. 22-8038. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.4) General Obligation Bonds.
(6.4a) Approve Resolution No. 22-8029, authorizing the offering for public sale of
general obligation bonds.
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(6.4b) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11102, on first reading, authorizing the issuance
and delivery of approximately $8,200,000 principal amount of general
obligation internal improvement bonds.
(6.4c) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus
& Company, Incorporated to provide Financial Advisor services for the City
of Salina for the Issuance of the 2022 general obligation bonds.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
A discussion ensued related to funding, threshold for cash payments, useful life of HVAC
units and use of special sales tax.
22-0076 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
22-8029. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
22-0077 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11102. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
22-0078 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock,
Manager to sign the Financial Advisory
Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the City
Services Agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
(7.1) Approve Resolution Nos. 22-8031, 22-8032, 22-8033 setting the date for a public
hearing to consider whether dangerous structures at 244 E Diamond Dr., 615 S. 9th
St., and 619 S Santa Fe shall be condemned and ordered demolished or repaired.
Sean Pilcher, Building Official, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
22-0079 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Resolution Nos.
22-8031, 22-8032, and 22-8033 setting May 9, 2022, as the public hearing date for the dangerous
structures located at 244 E. Diamond Dr., 615 S. 9th St. and 619 S. Santa Fe. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Hoppock stated he has been contacted several times concerning the number
of handicapped parking spaces around the Stiefel Theatre. Mike Schrage, City Manager,
indicated staff would review the parking issue, as well as the parking issue around The
Alley.
Commissioner Longbine thanked city staff for their assistance in the downtown overhead
lights being changed in color to support Ukraine.
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CITIZENS FORUM
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, thanked the street department for their work during the last snow
storm and thanked the City Prosecutor for doing a good job.
Chad Farber, Salina, Kansas, welcomed Chief Sneidar, provided a few thoughts on the ordinance
passed last November and stated his concern with the new trash carts being affected by the wind.
Karen Shade, Salina, Kansas, shared her concerns with the City Go buses and bus schedules.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(10.1) Request for Executive Session.
(10.1a) Possible action to follow.
22-0080 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive
session for 20 minutes to discuss with defense counsel the subject of the legal aspects of a suit
asserting claims against the City on the basis of allegations of defamation and violation of Kansas
common law whistleblower protection and the Fair Labor Standards Act, based upon the need for
consultation with an attorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-
client relationship, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-7319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume in this room at
5:22 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened at 5:22
p.m. No action was taken.
Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, and
Terelle Mock, legal counsel (via Zoom).
ADJOURNMENT
22-0081 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk
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