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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 1, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Hoppock asked the Clerk for v erification 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 Michael L. Hoppock (presiding), Trent W.
Davis, M.D., Greg Lenkiewicz, Bill Longbine, and Karl Ryan (via Zoom).
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.
Mayor Hoppock announced it was Commissioner Longbine 's birthday and wished him a
Happy Birthday.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Recognition of the month of May, 2023, as National Bike Month in the City of
Salina. Trell Grinter, OCCK Transportation Director, read the Proclamation and
Michelle Griffin, OCCK Director of Mobility Management, announced related
activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None .
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of April 24, 2023.
23-0124 Moved by Commissioner Longbine , seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Authorize the purchase of an IQ 640 Emergency Medical Supply Vending System
and 36 door locker from VendNovation LLC in the amount of $37 ,845.00 .
Shane Pearson, Deputy Fire Chief, ex plained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A brief discussion followed concerning replacement of the existing system, location of the
system, access to the system and restocking of supplies.
23-0125 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to authorize the
purchase of an IQ 640 Emergency Medical Supply Vending System and 36 door locker from
Vendnovation LLC in the amount of $37 ,845 .00. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) Approve Resolution No . 23-8127 supporting a request from the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) for comments on the eligibility of Peters Science Hall
on the Kansas Wesleyan University campus for potential listing on the National
Register of Historic Places and the Register of Historic Kansas Places.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning , explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
Moved by Commissioner Davis , seconded by Commissioner Longbine , to approve Resolution 23-
8127 in support of the recommendation of the Salina Heritage Commission finding that Peters
Science Hall meets the applicable Criteria of Eligibility for nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(7.2) Consider the acceptance of the offered street right-of-way and easement dedications
from Overlook Estates , LLC to serve the Overlook Estates Addition, a proposed 11
lot subdivision on a 52.90 acre tract of land located south of River Run Addition and
west of Great Life Golf and Fitness .
Greg introduced Jacque Butler, of Adams Jones Law Firm , special counsel to the City who
will be assisting on the Overlook Estates agenda items.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning , explained the request, fiscal impact and action options .
A discussion developed related to platting of the area, number of lots , vesting of
development rights , assessment of cost of water line , proposed benefit district, current
residents of River Run not being subject to a water assessment, protection of future residents
in having access to emergency services, variance of cul de sac granted by the Planning
Commission , review and acceptance of dedications and easements by the Governing Body ,
concerns of the Fire Department, possible city liability for delayed emergency access , risk
assessment, sprinkling of residences, second access road , restrictive covenants , compliance
with fire code, anticipated recording of an emergency access agreement , infrastructure , city
financing and special assessments.
Ben Windholz , Salina, Kansas , expressed his concerns on sewer drainage from the 11
proposed lots and sprinkler systems for the new homes.
Jon Blanchard , Salina, Kansas , shared his thoughts on emergency access roads , fire code ,
and the proposed cost of the water line.
23-0127 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Longbine , that upon review of
the plat as found in the reasonable discretion of the Planning Commission to conform to the
provisions of the subdivision regulations with the two noted variations to the subdivision
regulations, the one noted modification from the fire code , and the conditions of final plat approval ,
the City Commission accepts the offered street right-of-way, easements and restricted access
dedications as shown on the plat and authorizes the Mayor to sign the plat on behalf of the City
Commission. Aye : (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
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(7 .3) Approve Ordinance No. 22-11134 , on second reading, changing the zoning district
classification from A-1 (Agricultural) to PDD-R (Planned Development District
Single-Family Residential) and approval of an amended preliminary develop plan for
an 11 lot residential subdivision on a 52.90 acre tract of land located south of River
Run Addition and west of Great Life Golf and Fitness .
Mayor Hoppock stated that Ordinance No. 22-11134 was passed on first reading on
September 26, 2022, with the second reading being held until final platting of the property.
Since that time a portion of Lot 1, Block 1 was converted to a Common Area to be owned
and managed by the Overlook Estates HOA and the Planning Commission approved a final
plat for the Overlook Estates Addition on March 21, 2023 .
Commissioner Ryan 's Zoom connection was lost and unable to be restored rendering him
absent from the remainder of the meeting.
23-0128 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Ordinance
No. 22-11134, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken . Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine announced a group forum to be held at Salina Grace on Wednesday
at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioner Lenkiewicz stated'he attended the Fair Housing Seminar organized by the
city 's Community Relations Department and it was well organized .
Commissioner Davis inquired about Genesis Health Clubs tax exemption and the possible
impact on the city. Mr. Schrage , City Manager, stated there would be no impact.
CITIZENS FORUM
Jon Blanchard, Salina, Kansas , congratulated the developers of Overlook Estates and
reiterated his concerns with the fire code. Mr. Blanchard also mentioned the fire department
accreditation deficiencies and housing negotiations.
Norman Mannel , Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on access to the new tennis courts and
contamination issues with PVC pipe.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
23-0129 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis , to recess into executive
session for 25 minutes , following a 7-minute break, to discuss the subject of legal considerations
relating to the pending case of Tim LePage vs . City of Salina and Larry Mullikin with legal counsel ,
Terelle Mock of the law firm of Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, based upon the need for
consultation with an attorney for the public body which would be deemed privileged in the attomey-
client relationship pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b )(2). The open meeting will resume in this room at
6:35 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay (0). Motion carried .
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The City Commission recessed into executive session, following a 7-minute break, at 6:10
p.m. and reconvened at 6:35 p.m.
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 A. Mock, Attorney with Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, LLP.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, that the regular meeting of
the Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 6:35 p .m.
[SEAL] Michael L. Hoppock, Mayor
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