06-19-2006 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 19, 2006
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session for a West Diamond Drive Report.
W 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 Donnie D. Marrs, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner R. Abner Pemey
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
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of June 12, 2006.
(6.2) Resolution No. 06-6284 authorizing a lease agreement with Sunflower Bank to install and
maintain an ATM in the lobby of the Bicentennial Center.
06-7252II Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Ordinance No. 06-10334 providing for an amendment to Chapter 8 of the
Salina Code by adding Section 8-135.1 amending the Uniform Mechanical Code.
Mayor Marrs noted that Ordinance No. 06-10334 was passed on first reading on June 12,
2006 and since that time no comments have been received.
06-7253 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 06-10334 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Perney, Vanier,
Marrs. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Resolution No. 06-6286 authorizing the offering for public sale of general obligation
temporary notes and bonds.
(8.2a) First reading Ordinance No. 06-10335 authorizing the issuance and delivery
Z ($900,000 principal amount) of general obligation internal improvement bonds, Series
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2006-B.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the issuance and the
projects being funded.
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06-7254 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6286. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
06-7255II Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
06-10335 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Resolution No. 06-6285 authorizing an agreement with Kansas Department of
Transportation for the Traffic Signal/Geometric Improvements relating to the Broadway Corridor
Project No. 03-1409.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the project, project funding, and the agreement.
Mr. Johnson then responded to Commissioners Perney, Divine, and Vanier's questions regarding the
public property owners' meeting to be held in July, the bid letting date, and whether or not the
property owners had seen the plans.
A discussion followed between Mayor Marrs and Mr. Andrew regarding a possible overlay
district for the area.
06-7256 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6285. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Authorization to proceed with the remaining project aesthetics on the North Ohio Street
Overpass Project No. 00-1248.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the project, project funding, the
aesthetic improvements, and the estimated cost of the aesthetics. Mr. O'Leary then responded to
Mayor Marrs' question on whether the Tree Advisory Board had review the landscape plan.
Troy Eisenbraun, Wilson & Company, and Mr. O'Leary also responded to Mayor Marrs'
question regarding the cost of the plant materials and the comparison in cost with the Water Well
Interchange project.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Commissioner Jilka, and Mr.
O'Leary regarding any changes made to the plans from what had been presented to the Commission
during the study session in February. Mr. O'Leary clarified that the irrigation system had been
upgraded.
Ted Zerger, 159 S. Simpson Road, expressed his concerns regarding the city's water usage
on the landscaping.
Commissioner Perney commented on the plant materials being used, stating that the plant
materials that have been chosen are native to the climate and would not require as much water in the
future.
06-7257 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to authorize the
remaining project aesthetics excluding the towers for the North Ohio Overpass Project and direct staff
to complete final plans/specifications and proceed to a bid letting in the fall of 2006.
Mayor Marrs noted that he could not support the item due to the significant amount of
funds that would be spent on planting materials and the extra aesthetics.
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Mayor Marrs called the question Aye: (4). Nay: (1) Marrs. Motion carried.
(8.5) Resolution No. 06-6288 authorizing an amendment to the Landfill Annual Professional
Services Agreement with Camp Dress & McKee Inc. to perform groundwater sampling in an amount
not to exceed $48,000.
Michael Fraser, Director of General Services, explained the requirement to perform
groundwater sampling, results of the samplings, the agreement, and funding. Mr. Fraser and Mr.
O'Leary responded to Mayor Marrs regarding whether CDM subcontracts the sampling to outside
venders and whether CDM seeks bids for these services.
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Mr. Fraser also responded to Commissioner Vanier's question regarding whether or not
this would be an annual testing.
06-7258II Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6288. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) West Grand Avenue Improvements
(8.6a) Resolution No. 06-6283 amending Section 1 of Resolution No. 06-6280 finding
as to the advisability and authorizing improvements on West Grand Avenue.
(8.6b) Resolution No. 06-6287 setting forth the policy to require annexation as a
condition precedent to connection to the West Grand Avenue water main.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, explained the amendment, state statute, and the requirement
of annexation before connecting to the water main. Mr. Johnson and City Attorney Greg Bengtson
responded to Commissioner Divine's question regarding notification to the affected property owners.
06-7259 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6283. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
06-7260 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6287
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
06-7261 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, 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 4:39 p.m. 0.
Donnie D. Marrs, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, ity Clerk
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