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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 17, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Hoppock 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 Michael L. Hoppock (presiding), Trent W.
Davis, M.D., 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
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of July 10, 2023.
(5.2) Award the bid for project number 23018A, 2023 Minor Concrete -Pavement Repair
for $96,428.90 with a 5% ($4,821.45) construction contingency for a total project
authorization not to exceed $101,250.35 and authorizing the City Manager to execute
a contract with Morgan Brothers Construction of La Crosse, Kansas, upon
fulfillment of all prerequisites under the bid documents.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Longbine, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
(6.1) Approve Ordinance No. 23-11162, on second reading, changing the zoning district
classification of a 12.64 acre tract of land located on the east side of North Ohio
Street from C-7 (Highway Commercial) and A-1 (Agricultural) to I-2 (Light
Industrial) to allow a utility company/contractor to relocate to the former Harley-
Davidson dealership site.
Mayor Hoppock stated Ordinance No. 23-11162 was passed on first reading on July 10,
2023. Since that time no comments have been received.
,... 23-0202 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve Ordinance No.
23-11162, on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried . ..
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(6.2) Authorize publication of the Notice of Budget Hearing for the 2024 budget which
sets August 28, 2023 as the date for public hearing to exceed the Revenue Neutral
Rate and the date for public hearing on the 2024 budget, and establishes the
maximum limits of the 2024 budget.
Debbie Pack, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the request, fiscal impact
and action options.
A brief discussion occurred related to additional revenue, bond interest and the debt service
plan.
Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize publication of the
Notice to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate Public Hearing and Notice of Budget Public Hearing for the
2024 Budget which sets August 28th as the date for the public hearings and establishes the
maximum property tax revenue at $15 ,423 ,210 and estimated mill levy rate of 29.6020 with the
final mill levy rate being determined by the County Clerk upon final certification. Aye: (5). Nay
(0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Consider bids received for project number 23006, 2023 Broadway Medians.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
A discussion followed to include use of bricks, stamped concrete, maintenance, traffic,
n endurance and weed barrier.
._ Cliff McClellan, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the use of bricks and concrete.
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23-0204 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to reject all bids and instruct
staff to conduct bids with an expanded or altered scope of work. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
(6.4) USDOT Essential Air Service Request for Proposals Response Community
Comment Letter Authorization.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact and action options.
Tim Rogers. Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority, provided an update on the
matter.
A discussion developed related to continued flight service, pilot shortage, regulations, need
for flight instructors and scholarships and incentives for future pilots.
23-0205 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to authorize the Mayor to
execute the attached community comment letter as presented. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None .
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OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Davis spoke of an unsolicited call from a citizen concerned with the square
footage of units in the South View development not meeting the specifications of the
development agreement after which a brief discussion followed regarding the same.
Commissioner Ryan recused himself from the discussion.
The discussion continued which included contents of the development agreement, remedies,
determination of why the existing units did not sell, notice to developer, clarification of
square footage measurement, and action options. Mike Schrage, City Manager, indicated
staff would investigate the matter.
Commissioner Ryan rejoined the meeting.
23-0206 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to add an executive session
to the agenda following Citizens Forum. Aye: (5). Nay (0). Motion carried.
CITIZENS FORUM
Anna Bates, Salina, Kansas, advocated for the senior citizens of Salina and the lack of
services provided to them for summer and winter maintenance such as mowing and
shoveling.
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, shared his thoughts on the water shortage, pilot shortage,
and occupation of Native American lands .
Tiffany Moss, Lindsborg, Kansas, presented the idea of a Safe Haven Baby Box being
installed at Fire Station No. 1 in Salina and distributed information in support of said
project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
23-0207 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the city commission
recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss with legal counsel the subject of the legal
considerations resulting from the ruling of the Saline County District Court on the City's motion for
summary judgment in the case of Tim LePage vs. City of Salina, et al., 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
5:55 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay (0).
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 5:35 p.m. and reconvened at 5:55
p.m.
Also present in executive session were Mike Schrage, City Manager; Jacob Wood, Deputy
City Manager, Shawn Henessee, Assistant City Manager, Greg Bengtson, City Attorney;
and Terrelle Mock.
No action was taken .
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ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the regular meeting of the
Board of City Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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