11-20-2023 Minutes CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
111 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 20,2023
4:00 p.m.
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Commission meeting. The Clerk replied yes.
Mayor Hoppock asked the Clerk for verification that notice had been sent for today's City
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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; Greg Bengtson, City Attorney; and Nikki
Goding, City Clerk. Zoom moderation duties were provided by Scott Gardner, Director of
Computer Technology.
AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
(3.1) Proclamation of the date of November 25, 2023, as Shop Small Saturday. Leslie
Bishop, Executive Director of Salina Downtown, Inc., read the proclamation and
discussed related activities.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(5.1) Approve the minutes of the meeting of November 13, 2023.
23-0344 Moved by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
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(6.1) Approve Charter Ordinance 43 on second reading exempting the City of Salina from
certain parts of chapter 308 (Senate Bill 508) of the Session Laws of 1937, as
amended by chapter 250 (Senate Bill 341) of the Session Laws of 1939, an act
authorizing certain cities of the first class to convey certain property to the board of
education of such city.
Mayor Hoppock stated Charter Ordinance No. 43 was passed on first reading on November
13, 2023. Since that time, no comments have been received.
23-0345 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to approve Charter
Ordinance No. 43 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken, with two-thirds majority needed to
pass the ordinance. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. €
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(6.2) Approval of Salina Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Legislative Agenda.
Mike Schrage, City Manager, explained the request, fiscal impact, and action options.
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The pursuant discussion touched on the process by which input is received when compiling
the legislative agenda. Additionally, discussion on language used on an item referring to
Medicare expansion was had, with commissioners falling on both sides of the issue. Some
concern was had about conflicts of interest due to Commissioner Davis working for Salina
Regional Health Center, but as the item on the agenda was non-binding, and did not contain
any contractual obligations, it was determined by City legal counsel that his participation in
the vote was appropriate.
23-0346 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to approve the 2024 Salina Area
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(6.3) Insurance Agreement Renewals
(6.3a) Authorize the City Manager to Execute Renewals of Agreement for
Administrative Services for a Self-Funded Health and Prescription Benefit
Plan and Individual and Aggregate Stop-loss Coverage with BlueCross
BlueShield of Kansas
(6.3b) Authorize the City Manager to renew the Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc.
agreement for dental care benefits.
(6.3c) Authorize the City Manager to approve an addendum to the agreement with
Tria Health for medication therapy management.
Natalie Fischer, Director of Human Resources, explained the requests, fiscal impact, and
action options.
It was noted that rates have not gone up since 2018, but that the ongoing negotiations
between Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Salina Regional Health Center may result in
increased fees in the future.
Norman Manuel, Salina, Kansas, asked about going out of state for insurance providers in
order to save money.
23-0347 Moved by Commissioner Longbine, seconded by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, to authorize the City
Manager to execute an Agreement to Provide Administrative Services for a Self-Funded Health and
Prescription Benefit Plan with Individual and Aggregate Stop-Loss Coverage with Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Kansas for a 50/50 cost share plan structure with individual stop-loss at $175,000 in the
amount of$885,705. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
23-0348 Moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, to authorize the City Manager to
renew the Delta Dental of Kansas agreement for three years at the per member per month rates of
$4.00 in 2024 and 2025, and $4.05 in 2026, with estimated annual administration fees in 2024 of
$23,136. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
23-0349 Moved by Commissioner Lenkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to authorize the City
Manager to execute an addendum to the Tria Health agreement with Tria Health for medication
therapy management services for two (2) years at the current rate of$6.00 per member per month
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plus claims and incentives costs for programs with a projected total expense of$60,000. Aye: (5).
111 Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Longbine congratulated Commissioner Davis and Mayor Hoppock on their
re-election to the City Commission and welcomed Jerry Ivey II as Commissioner-Elect.
Commissioner Davis spoke on ongoing concerns regarding the safety of the Greyhound bus
stop as well as the future safety of pedestrians crossing I-135 once the new apartment
complex is completed and occupied.
The Commissioners also expressed their delight with the holiday parade and decorations
downtown.
CITIZENS FORUM
Norman Mannel, Salina, Kansas, talked about various articles from the November 19th
edition of the Salina Journal.
Rosemary Mai, Salina, Kansas, added her thoughts about the Greyhound bus stop.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
23-0350 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 5:11 p.m.
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[SEAL] Michael L. Hoppock, or
ATTEST:
Nikki Goding, City Clerk
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