02-25-2002 MinutesCommission
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02-31
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 25, 2002
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 3:30 p.m. for a Citizen Open Forum. The City Commission also
met in a Study Session after the regular meeting for a City/USD 305 Programs Briefing. 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 Kristin M. Seaton, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Don Heath
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Monte D. Shadwick
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Absent:
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk
None.
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The day of March 1, 2002 as "Read Across America" day in the City of Salina. The
proclamation was read by Pat Breckunitch, Principal of Sacred Heart Grade School.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of February 11, 2002.
(6.2) Resolution No. 02-5813 authorizing a license agreement with DVACK for construction
and maintenance improvements in the public right-of-way on Walnut and Santa Fe Avenue, allowing
the covered walkway and a sign to be mounted to the walkway structure.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 02-10071 designating certain streets as main trafficways
and designating certain additional streets as trafficway connections.
Commission
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02-31
02-31
02-31
02-31
02-319
Mayor Seaton clarified that Ordinance No. 02-10071 was passed on first reading on
February 11, 2002 and no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Ordiance
No. 02-10071 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Heath, Jilka, Shadwick,
Seaton. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) First reading Ordinance No. 02-10070 amending Chapter 39, Article IV and V of the
Salina Code pertaining to trees and shrubs.
Steve Snyder, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the proposed changes. He also
responded to Mayor Seaton's question regarding public education.
A discussion followed with Commissioner Heath, Mayor Seaton, City Manager Dennis
Kissinger, and Mr. Snyder regarding required permits and employee staffing.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Heath, to pass Ordinance
No. 02-10070 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 02-5810 authorizing an Extension Agreement and Amendment No. Three
to a contract with Salina Community Access Television extending the agreement until February 3,
2007.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the existing agreement and prior amendments.
Commissioner Divine complimented Salina Community Access on their efforts.
Moved by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Resolution
No. 02-5810. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 02-5814 appointing members to various boards and commissions.
Mayor Seaton read the appointments.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt
Resolution No. 02-5814. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Request from the North Salina Pastors Association (N.S.P.A.) for a waiver of the regular
rental charges at the Bicentennial Center for a 24-hour Prayer Vigil sponsored by the N.S.P.A.
Dennis Kissinger, City Manager, explained the request, the Bicentennial Center's intended
use, and the rental agreement charge.
requestor.
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, explained the legal issue raised by the request.
Mr. Kissinger responded to Mayor Seaton's question regarding communications with the
Jeanette Curtis, North Salina Pastors Association, explained reasons to grant the request.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Shadwick and Mr. Kissinger regarding the
waiver of fees for the city-wide event for honoring police officers and fire fighters.
Moved by Commissioner Shadwick, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to deny the fee
waiver request for legal reasons. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commission
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ADJOURNMENT
02-3198 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m.
Kristin M. Se ton, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Nicola, City Clerk