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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 18, 2005
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:45 p.m. in a Study Session for a Citizens' Open Forum. 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.
There were present:
Mayor Monte Shadwick, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner Paul G. Webb
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of April 17, 2005 as `National Volunteer Week' in the City of Salina. Meadow
Piepho, Volunteer Coordinator, read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to add item 8.9 to the
agenda for the reason to conduct an executive session for the consideration of the City Manager's
contract. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 11, 2005.
(6.2) Consider applications for the 2005 Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program.
(6.3) Resolution No. 05-6178 appointing Michael Ritter to the Planning Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10265 amending Section 2-21 of the Salina Code
pertaining to City Commission salaries.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance No.
05-10265 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10266 amending Sections 7-93, 7-100 and 7-101
pertaining to animal registries.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10266 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10267 repealing Articles XI, XVI and XVIII of Chapter
8 pertaining to buildings.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10267 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10268 amending Article II of Chapter 17 pertaining to
the Board of Health.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10268 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10269 amending Section 18-41 pertaining to appeals to
be heard by the Building Advisory Board.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10269 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10270 amending Section 20-7 pertaining to licenses and
license due dates.
Moved by Commissioner Webb, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10270 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.7) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10271 adding Article IX to Chapter 7 pertaining to breed
specific regulations.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance No.
05-10271 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Marrs, Webb,
Shadwick. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.8) Award of contract for the 2004 Drainage Improvements, Deborah Drive, Project No. 04-
1478.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and project funding.
Mr. Johnson then responded to Commissioner Divine's question regarding any future potential
problem areas regarding drainage.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to award the contract
for the 2004 Drainage Improvements, Deborah Drive, Project No. 04-1478 to Stevens Contractors in
the amount of $45,239. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.9) Request for executive session (personnel).
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to recess into executive
session for five minutes to discuss matters subject to the attorney-client privilege for the reason that
public discussion would waive the privilege; and reconvene at 4:17 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
p.m.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:12 p.m. and reconvened at 4:23
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Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to reconvene into
regular session. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Webb, to authorizing the
City Manager contract to Jason Gage as the City of Salina's next City Manager. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
Mayor Shadwick congratulated Jason and welcomed him and his family back to Salina.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Commissioner Paul G. Webb.
Commissioner Webb thanked the citizens and said that it was a privilege to serve as city
commissioner and urged all citizens to get involved in local government. He also thanked his fellow
city commissioners and city employees for their hard work and City Manager Dennis Kissinger for his
work and dedication. Commissioner Webb then commented that Salina is a great city, a wonderful
community and place to raise your children and a great place to retire.
(9.2) Comments from Mayor Shadwick at the end of his Mayoral term.
Mayor Shadwick thanked past and fellow commissioners. He also thanked city staff and
his family for their support. Mayor Shadwick then thanked the citizens and encouraged citizens to get
involved with their local government. He commented that serving as City Commissioner and Mayor
is a very rewarding experience.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(10.1) Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Alan Jilka and R. Abner
Perney. (John Vanier will take the oath of office on Friday, April 22, 2005.)
(10.2) The Organizational Meeting of April 18, 2005 was called to order and roll call was taken.
Those present were:
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Absent: Commissioner John K. Vanier II
(10.3) Nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to nominate Deborah
Divine as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(10.4) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to nominate Donnie
Marrs as Acting Mayor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(10.5) Lieu Arm Elsey, City Clerk, turned the gavel over to Mayor Divine.
(10.6) Mayor Divine presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" to Paul G. Webb for his term as City
Commissioner.
(10.7) Mayor Divine presented a "Plaque of Appreciation" and Gavel to Monte Shadwick for his
term as Mayor and City Commissioner.
(10.8) New Mayor comments.
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Mayor Divine thanked the citizens for the opportunity to serve as commissioner and mayor.
She is looking forward to working with the new commission, staff, and the citizens in making Salina
a greater place to live.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye- (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
Deborah Divine, Mayor
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ieu Ann Elsey, City Cle
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