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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 26, 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 , Jacob Wood, Deputy City Manager, Shawn
Henessee , Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Jo Vonna A.
Rutherford, City Clerk.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3 .1) ISIS Shrine
(3 .1 a) Recognition of the 1501h anniversary of Shriners International. Casey Flinn,
ISIS Shrine Recorder, read the proclamation and announced related activities.
(3 .1 b) Recognition of the 1001h anniversary of Shriners Children's Hospital. Casey
Flinn, ISIS Shrine Recorder, read the proclamation and announced related
activities .
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(4.1) Salina/Saline County Solid Waste Management Plan
(4.la) Conduct a public hearing on the Salina/Saline County Solid Waste
Management Plan.
(4.lb) Approve Resolution No. 22-8072 approving the Solid Waste Management
Plan for Salina/Saline County as part of the required Kansas Department of
Health and Environment five-year review process.
Jim Kowach, Public Works Operation Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options.
Mayor Davis opened the public hearing . There were no comments. Mayor Davis closed the
public hearing.
22-0259 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz , to approve Resolution
No . 22-8072 approving the Saline County Solid Waste Management Plan for the required five-year
Solid Waste Management Plan Update the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion
carried .
( 4.2) Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
(4.2a) Conduct a public hearing on the issuance of $5,000 ,000 Taxable Industrial
Revenue Bonds Series 2022 (Geoprobe/Dominion Project).
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( 4.2b) Optional executive session for discussion of any attorney/client-privileged
project considerations. (I move the city commission recess into executive
session for _ minutes to discuss the subject of legal considerations relating
to the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for the
Geoprobe/Dominion project 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-
4319(b)(2). The open meeting will resume in this room at_ p.m.).
(4.2c) Approve Resolution No. 22-8079 authorizing the issuance of $5,000,000
Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds Series 2022 (Geoprobe/Dominion
Project).
Mitch Robinson Salina Community Economic Development Organization, explained the
request, fiscal impact and action options.
Tom Omli, Geoprobe, Salina, Kansas, presented additional information on Geoprobe
locations, what they do, who they serve, future expectations, planned growth, revenue,
facility expansion, research and development and proposed tax abatement.
A discussion followed which included new employees, type of training needed, hiring
difficulties, entry level wage, benefits package, method of travel of customers visiting Salina
and delivery of equipment.
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, inquired about the estimated value of tax abatements to
which Mayor Davis provided an answer.
Mayor Davis opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Davis closed the
public hearing.
A short discussion developed regarding total project amount, clarification of resolution
language and confirmation of no financial obligation by the city.
There was no motion for an executive session.
22-0260 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve Resolution No.
22-8079. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of September 19, 2022.
(5.2) Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Loan Agreement between the Kansas
Department of Health and Environment and the City of Salina, Kansas, for the
purpose of financing the Markley/Magnolia Sewer System Improvements.
(5.3) Authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Loan Agreement between the Kansas
Department of Health and Environment and the City of Salina, Kansas, for the
purpose of financing the South Well Field & Water Treatment Plant Project.
Commissioner Hoppock requested Item 5.3 be removed from the Consent Agenda .
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22-0261 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to approve Items 5.1 and 5.2
11111 of the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the payment variance contained in Item 5.3.
Moved by Commissioner Hoppock , seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz , to approve Item 5.3 of
the consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11130 , on second reading, levying Salina Business
Improvement District No . 1 service fees for 2023.
Mayor Davis stated that Ordinance No. 22-11130 was approved on first reading on
September 19 , 2022 , and since that time no comments have been received.
22-0263 Moved by Commissioner Ryan , seconded by Commissioner Hoppock , to approve Ordinance No.
22-11130 , on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried .
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(6.2) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11131 , on second reading, authorizing the issuance of
$270,000,000 Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds Series 2022 for the SFC Global
Supply Chain Project.
Mayor Davis stated that Ordinance No. 22-11131 was approved on first reading on
September 19 , 2022 , and since that time no comments have been received .
Moved by Commissioner Longbine , seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11131, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11134, on first reading, changing the zoning
classification of a 52.90 acre tract of land in the River Run Addition from A-1
(Agricultural) to PDD-R (Single-Family Residential).
Dean Andrew, Planning and Zoning Administrator, explained the request, fiscal impact and
action options .
A lengthy discussion ensued related to emergency access , waterline, flow of water , cost of
waterline, allocation of cost , location, special assessments , turning radius for fire trucks in
the cul-de-sac , responsibility of cost of waterline by existing residents , infrastructure costs ,
sidewalks , lots remaining in development and real estate market.
Norman Mannel , Salina, Kansas , commented on the wildlife area and tax issues related
thereto.
Mr. Andrew provided further explanation on the common area and taxation.
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Morrie Soderberg, Salina, Kansas, shared his concerns about the cost allocation for the
waterline and possible damage that could be caused to roads and trees by construction
equipment.
Derek Lee, River Run Estates , Salina, Kansas, provided a brief background on the waterline
and indicated the developer was willing to pay up to $100,000 for the waterline so there
would be no cost assessed to existing residents in phase one. Mr. Lee also indicated they
were working on access to the development from the Great Life property.
Sydney Soderberg, Salina, Kansas , commented on the common area and conservation area
and voiced her concern regarding what could be allowed to be done to change those areas as
they have always enjoyed it how it was.
Sid Reitz, Salina, Kansas , stated he had lived there for 16 years and paid all the initial
specials so it was a surprise to learn of possible additional assessments for the waterline.
Mr. Rietz also commented on the common area, conservation easement and stated the
residents just wanted a complete plan.
An additional lengthy discussion developed which included the common area, conservation
easement, final plat , covenants that govern the common area, authority of the homeowners
association, timeline of the process and action options .
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas , expressed his appreciation of the thoughtful questions and
comments from the Governing Body . Mr. Blanchard also shared his thoughts on the lack of
a second emergency access to the development.
A brief discussion followed regarding the single point of entry to the development.
22-0265 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11134, on first reading. Aye (3). Nay (2 -Davis , Longbine). Motion carried .
(7.2) Aero Plains Housing Development
(7.2a) Approve Resolution No. 22-8077 authorizing the preparation and submittal
of an application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) for
the 2022 Kansas Moderate Income Housing (MIH) grant program and
authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement and associated
implementation and administrative documents should funds be awarded .
(7.2b) Approve Resolution No. 22-8078 waiving the residential building fees
associated the Building Kansas, LLC Aero Plains Rural Housing Incentive
District (RHID).
Commissioner Hoppock recused himself.
Lauren Driscoll , Director of Community & Development Services , explained the request ,
fiscal impact and action options .
A very brief discussion followed about budgeted permit fees .
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Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
22-8077 authorizing submittal of an MIH application and authorize the City Manager to accept an
associated Grant Agreement at a future date. (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Resolution No.
22-8078 for the Building Fee Waiver for the Building Kansas, LLC Aero Plains Housing
Development. (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
Commissioner Hoppock rejoined the meeting.
The City Commission recessed at 6:32 p.m. for an eight-minute break. The meeting resumed
at 6:40 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CITIZENS FORUM
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas, shared information regarding the policy related to driving
under the influence, a recent report made to the Salina Police Department of a possible
driver under the influence, subsequent stop made, refusal of driver to take field sobriety tests
and release of the individual with no infraction issued. Mr. Blanchard then inquired about
open records requests and if there was any further action taken on the matter he spoke about.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, stated supervisors were letting young officers down and
putting them in danger.
Dalton McDowell, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on no action being taken on police
reports being made as well as on filling the Police Chief position.
Elise Carter, Salina, Kansas, suggested use of alternative power sources such as solar and
wind to reduce costs on projects.
Max Drever, Drever Partners, LLC, California, asked the Governing Body to consider
agreeing to their proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive
session for 30 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 7:30 p.m. Aye (5).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30
p.m.
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Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood ,
Deputy City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Lauren Driscoll, Director
of Community and Development Services and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney.
Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Hoppock, to recess into executive
session for 25 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 7:58 p.m. Aye (5).
Nay (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened at 7:58
p.m .
Also present in the executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager, Jacob Wood,
Deputy City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Lauren Driscoll, Director
of Community and Development Services and Greg Bengtson, City Attorney.
No action was taken .
ADJOURNMENT
22-0270 Moved by Commissioner Hoppock, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 7:59 p .m.
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Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor
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