5.1 09-19-2022 MinutesCITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 19, 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 Davis (presiding), Michael L. Hoppock,
Greg Lenkiewicz, Bill Longbine and Karl Ryan.
Also present: Mike Schrage, City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Greg
Bengtson, City Attorney; and JoVonna A. Rutherford, City Clerk,
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Recognition of the day of October 7, 2022, as Marymount College Reunion and
Centennial Celebration Day in the city of Salina. John Quinley, of the Marymount
College Alumni Association, read the proclamation and provided information on
related events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of September 12, 2022.
22-0248 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Sale of City Owned Parcel at 409 West Euclid.
Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action
options.
A discussion followed related to the value of the property, appraisal of the property,
property tax, property maintenance and history of property ownership.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, commented on the sale of the property.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, also provided comments on the property which included cost
of demolition, highest bid and zoning.
22-0249 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to accept the bid of
$6,300.00 submitted by Rodney Bradshaw for property located at 409 W. Euclid, Salina, Kansas.
Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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(6.2) 2023 Budget.
(6.2a) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11129, on second reading, adopting and
appropriating the 2023 annual budget.
(6.2b) Approve Resolution No. 22-8071, adopting the salary table, position
classification and salary schedule for City employees for 2023.
(6.2c) Approve Resolution No. 22-8070, adopting the 2023 Comprehensive Fee
Schedule for the City of Salina, Kansas.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
22-0250 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11129, on second reading, adopting and appropriating the 2023 annual budget. A roll call vote
was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried. e�
22-0251 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution
No. 22-8071, adopting the staffing table, position classification and salary schedule for City
Employees for 2023. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
22-0252 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Resolution No.
22-8070, adopting the 2023 Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the City of Salina, Kansas. (5). Nay
(0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11130, on first reading, levying Salina Business
Improvement District No. 1 service fees for 2023.
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal
impact and action options.
., Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, inquired about the amount of money going to
Salina Downtown, Inc. from the service fees to which Ms. Pack responded all funds,
except for collection fees, if any, that would be deducted from the total amount.
22-0253 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11130, on first reading, levying Salina Business Improvement District No. I service fees for
2023. (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock returned to the meeting.
(6.4) Public Works Sanitation Building.
(6.4a) Approve adding the new Sanitation Building construction to the 2023 CIP.
(6.4b) Approve relocation of the salt spreader racks from the General Services yard
located at 412 E. Ash Street to the vacant City property adjacent to the City
fuel site located at 319 E. Elm Street.
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Jim Kowach, Public Works Operation Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
A discussion developed related to the salt barn and salt racks, heating of new
building, ventilation, sprinkler system, new trash trucks, protection of trucks and
project estimate of $435,000.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, shares his thoughts on the new sanitation trucks and
storage of the same.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, commenter moving the salt racks and the
possible delay it may cause. AW
22-0254 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to add the new
sanitation building to the 2023 CIP at a cost of $435,000. (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
22-0255 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the relocation of
the salt spreader racks. (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.5) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11131, on first reading, authorizing the issuance of
Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds Series 2022 for the SFC Global Supply Chain
Project.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Jeff Thompson, SFC Global Supply Chain, indicated the project was ahead of schedule,
nearing completion and on budget.
Sarah Steele, Gilmore and Bell, Wichita, Kansas, provided details of the bond issue and
confirmed the city would have no liability for the project.
22-0256 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Ordinance No.
22-11131, on first reading. (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine hared he had been invited to attend a military banquet over the
weekend, military presence was very active in Salina and that it should be valued.
Commissioner Longbine also mentioned the possibility of distributing the city commission
packet in electronic format.
CITIZENS FORUM
Kevin Brown, owner of Rocking B Carriage, shared his dissatisfaction with the horse drawn
carriage ordinance and how it differed from a parade permit.
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A discussion resulted which included the carriage ordinance, parade permits, clean up after
events, expectations, equal treatment and differentiation of parades and carriages.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the carriage ordinance, population,
food shortage and water shortage.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, provided comments on animal control and flood control.
Mark Calico, Salina, Kansas, expressed his frustration with public intoxication, drinking and
homelessness in downtown Salina.
A brief discussion arose related to the homeless po fi, n, camping ordinance, drinking
ordinance and trespassing.
Ben Windholz, Salina, Kansas, commented on the water aeration systems at Lakewood Park
and Jerry Ivey Park and how it related to blue,green algae. Mr. Windholz also commented
on the cost to renovate the pond at Jerry Ivey Park, the cost of the river project and the need
for the pond to be covered up.
Ken Reitz, Salina, Kansas, shared a map of early Salina as well as shared his thoughts on
blue green algae, rain, taxes, population density and portions of the river project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services, explained the request.
Max Drever, California, explained the current situation with the housing project and
solutions that had been discussed.
A discussion followed related to projected rent amount for units, type of units, workforce
housing, affordable housing and attraction of Mr. Drever to the Salina location.
Jason Gillig, Team Leader for Hutton Corporation expressed appreciation to Mr. Drever for
the opportunity to be part of the team. Mr. Gillig then provided details on what is being
proposed by the development team moving forward on the project.
22-0257 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to recess into executive
session for 45 minutes to discuss the subject of legal considerations relating to the Drever Partners,
LLC development proposal with legal counsel 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 7:20 p.m., after a
brief break, with possible action to follow. (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 6:35 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20
p.m.
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Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager, Shawn Henessee,
Assistant City Manager, Lauren Driscoll, Director of Community and Development Services
and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
22-0258 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
[SEAL]
ATTES
JoVonn
Davis, M.D., Mayor
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