06-06-2005 MinutesCommission
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05-6701
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 6, 2005
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:00 p.m. in a Study Session for a Franchise Agreement Report and
Recommendation. 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 Deborah P. Divine, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier II
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
Mayor Divine encouraged everyone to attend the River Festival and commented on the
pamphlet put out by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Library on the Historic Walk
in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 23, 2005.
(6.2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with New Directions Behavioral
Health, L.L.C. to serve as provider for the City's Employee Assistance Program, including Substance
Abuse Program services.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
(7.1) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10279 providing a change in zoning district classification
from R-2 (Multi -Family Residential) to C-6 (Heavy Commercial) on property legally described as Lots
14, 16, 18 and 20, Block 3, EMI Addition and addressed as 929 N. Fifth Street.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the request,
the applicant's intentional uses of the land, uses of C-6 zoning, the Planning Commission's
recommendation, and the City Commission alternatives. Mr. Andrew then responded to Mayor
Divine's question on what would be involved if the applicant was asked to amend the application to
Planned C-6.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka and Mr. Andrew regarding the lot sizes
and their usage.
Gary Weis, Weis Fire and Safety, commented on the request, zoning of the surrounding
properties, and development plans. Mr. Weis then replied to Mayor Divine's question, noting that he
would be willing to amend the application to Planned C-6.
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05-6702
05-6703
05-6704
05-6705
05-6706
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
05-10279 on first reading as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Divine. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
Commissioner Marrs recused himself due to conflict of interest.
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10278 approving the issuance of additional general
obligation bonds by the Salina Airport Authority, in the amount of $80,000 for the purpose of
financing the cost of certain capital improvements located at the Salina Industrial Center.
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, noted that Ordinance No. 05-10278 was passed on first reading
on May 23, 2005 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10278 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Jilka, Perney, Vanier, Divine.
Nay: (0). Abstained: (1) Marrs. Motion carried.
Commissioner Marrs returned.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 05-10280 providing for the vacation of restricted access on
Old U.S. Highway 40 (Pacific Avenue) in the A -Plus Galvanizing Addition.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the request, improvements,
business's development plans, and minor changes that will be made to the ordinance before second
reading. Mr. O'Leary responded to Mayor Divine's question on future purpose of the building and if
the tract is within the corporate limits.
Mr. O'Leary responded to Commissioner Vanier's concerns regarding the traffic on Old
U.S. Highway 40.
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance No.
05-10280 on first reading with an amendment to the ordinance redefining the driveway location and
adding that the land is for agricultural uses only. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Request for executive session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to recess into executive
session for 30 minutes to discuss matters subject to the attorney-client privilege for the reason that
public discussion would waive the privilege; and reconvene at 4:50 p.m. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion
carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 4:50
p.m. No action taken.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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Penny Da eputy kCIerk
Deborah Divine, Mayor
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