04-17-2006 Minutes OrganizationalCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 17, 2006
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a Smoky Hill Museum Tour. The
w 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:
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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:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) The week of April 24 — 29, 2006 as "Week of the Museum" in the City of Salina. Joyce
Volk, President of the Friends of the Smoky Hill Museum Board of Directors, read the proclamation
and announced upcoming events.
Gary Swartzendruber, Yesteryear Museum, Heather Ferrell, Salina Arts Center, Kathy
Tolbert, Rolling Hills Museum, and Donna Tope, Smoky Hill Museum, commented on the upcoming
events.
Mayor Divine thanked the community for the effort and collaboration in cherishing the
historic culture of the community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of April 10, 2006.
(6.2) Resolution No. 06-6271 authorizing a license agreement with Win Fai, Inc. (Hong Kong
Buffet) to allow the installation of two storm sewer discharge lines crossing the public right-of-way of
Market Place, adjacent to 2515 Market Place.
06-7190II 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. 06-10327 amending Section 42-552 of the Salina Code
pertaining to general provisions of off-street parking.
Dean Andrew, Director of Planning and Community Development, explained the current
code, proposed amendment, and the Planning Commission's recommendation.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Vanier, Mr. Andrew, and Shawn O'Leary,
Director of Public Works, regarding other forms of materials that could be used.
Additional discussions followed between Commissioner Marrs, Mr. Andrew, City Manager
Jason Gage, and Mayor Divine regarding the zoning effect and parking lot standards.
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06-7191II Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to pass Ordinance
No. 06-10327 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION
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(8.1a) Ordinance No. 06-10322 amending Section 8-73 of the Salina Code by
providing for a local amendment of Section 102.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
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(8. lb) Ordinance No. 06-10323 amending Article III of Chapter 8 of the Salina Code
pertaining to Building Contractor and Skilled Contracting Licenses.
Mike Roberts, Building Official, explained the current state statutes, proposed
amendments, licensing requirements, and the Building Advisory Board's recommendation.
Mr. Roberts and Jason Gage, City Manager, Michael Schrage, Deputy City Manager, and
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney, responded to Mayor Divine's questions on the notification to the
general public, changes from the Building Advisory Board's recommendation, and definitions within
the proposed ordinances, requirements of building contractor licenses, licensing classifications, and
licensing exemptions.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Marrs, Mayor Divine, Mr. Roberts, Mr.
Gage, and Mr. Schrage regarding licensing exemptions.
Mr. Roberts and Mr. Schrage then responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding
requirements of property owners to work on rental properties.
A discussion followed between Mayor Divine and Mr. Bengtson regarding applicant
disclosures.
Also, discussions followed between Mr. Perney and Mr. Roberts regarding the licensing
classifications and licensing requirements.
Mr. Gage, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Bengtson then responded Commissioner Marrs' questions
regarding the insurance requirements.
Commissioner Marr asked that the item be postponed.
06-7192 II Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Marrs, to postpone this item
for two weeks. Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Jilka. Motion carried. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
(9.1) Comments from Mayor Divine at the end of her Mayoral term.
Mayor Divine thanked her fellow Commissioners, citizens of Salina, staff, volunteers on
citizen boards, family, friends, and employer for allowing her to serve in this capacity and their
support. Mayor Divine then commented on accomplishments that the City has seen within the last
year. Those included Salina being recognized as one of the 100 best communities for young people,
awards for accessibility, becoming a 50 year member of National League of Cities, the ground
breaking of the North Ohio Overpass, the public/private partnership of building the soccer complex,
hiring of a new city manager and deputy city manager, creation of an economic development council.
She also expressed that she is looking forward to working on updating the comprehensive plan, the
groundwater contamination issues and with the new Mayor and fellow commissioners.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(10.1) Organizational meeting is called to order and roll call is taken.
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, called the organization meeting to order and called roll.
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Those present:
Commissioner Deborah Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner Donnie D. Marrs
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
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comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
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Jason Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
(10.2) Nominations for Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, asked for nominations.
06-7193 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to nominate
Commissioner Marrs as Mayor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(10.3) Nominations for Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, asked for nominations.
06-7194 Moved by Mayor Marrs, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to nominate Commissioner
Jilka as Acting Mayor and Vice -Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(10.4) Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk, turned the gavel over to new elected Mayor Marrs.
(10.5) Mayor Marrs presented the plaque and gavel to Commissioner Divine for her term as
Mayor and thanked her for her service.
(10.6) New Mayor comments.
Mayor Marrs thanked his fellow commissioners, citizens, family, and his staff for their
support and allowing him to serve the community. Mayor Marrs urged citizens to become involved in
their local government, and challenged staff to serve the citizens to the best of their ability. He then
commented that it was good for the commission to have debates and discussions regarding the issues,
that this allows them to better serve the community.
ADJOURNMENT
06-7195 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
Donnie D. Marrs, Mayor
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