08-14-2006 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 14, 2006
4:00 p.m.
Z The City Commission convened at 2:00 p.m. in a Study Session on the 2007 Budget. The Regular
w Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in Room 107, City -County
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Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
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There were present:
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Mayor Donnie D. Marrs, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Deborah P. Divine
Commissioner Alan E. Jilka
Commissioner R. Abner Perney
Commissioner John K. Vanier 11
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: None
CITIZEN FORUM
None.
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
(5.1) Public hearing on the 2007 budget.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the statutory
requirement, that formal adoption of the budget and associated items are scheduled to be adopted at
the next regular meeting, publication of the notice, funding requests, and rates that are proposed to be
increased.
Mayor Marrs opened the public hearing.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
(5.2) First reading Ordinance No. 06-10345 attesting to the possible increase in taxes levied for
budget year 2007 necessary to finance public services.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the statutory
requirement. Mr. Franz responded to Commissioner Perney's question regarding Section 2 of the
ordinance. Mr. Franz clarified that the year stated in Section 2 should be 2006.
06-7231 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to pass Ordinance
No. 06-10345 on first reading with the correction to Section 2.
Mr. Franz then responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding placing an "amount
not to exceed".
A discussion followed between City Manager Jason Gage and Mr. Franz regarding the mill
levy and statutory requirement.
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Mayor Marrs called the question. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of August 7, 2006.
(6.2) Award of contract for construction of a maintenance building for the Salina Soccer
Complex (Project No. 06-1569) to Astro Buildings in the amount of $15,335.
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
None.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 06-10344 levying special assessments for abatement of
nuisances.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the abatement process,
and the total amount billed and the amount received.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Divine, Mr. Franz, and City Manager Jason
Gage regarding the process and reporting nuisances.
Mr. Franz also responded to Mayor Marrs' regarding property that has been vandalized.
Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to pass Ordinance No.
06-10344 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Resolution No. 06-6297 authorizing the installation of various stop and yield signs
throughout the city.
Brad Johnson, City Engineer, outlined the locations and justification for the installation of
the signs. Mr. Johnson and City Manager Jason Gage responded to Commissioner Divine's question
regarding uncontrolled intersections.
A discussion followed between Mr. Johnson and Commissioner Jilka regarding placement
of the yield signs at the Leland Way / Raymond Avenue and Glen Avenue / Estates Drive locations.
Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6297. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
Mayor Marrs apologized for his error in stating at the previous commission meeting that no
motion had been made directing staff to create the demolition by neglect ordinance.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, gave the Commission an update on the water
situation as requested by Commissioner Divine.
(8.3) Request for executive session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to recess into executive
session for 15 minutes to discuss with the City Attorney and environmental counsel matters subject to
the attorney-client privilege for the reason that public discussion of the matter would waive that
privilege and adversely affect the City's interests in the matter; and reconvene at 4:45 p.m. Aye: (5).
Nay: (0). Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:30 p.m. and reconvened at 4:50
p.m. No action was taken.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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 4:50 p.m.
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ATTEST:
LieuAnn Elsey, CMC, ity Clerk
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Donnie D. Marrs, Mayor
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