11-06-2006 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 6, 2006
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on the North Ohio Overlay District.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107,
1 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 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 day of November 11, 2006 as "Poppy Day" in the city of Salina. Delores Houltberg,
Vice -President of the American Legion Auxiliary, read the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of October 23, 2006.
(6.2) Approve the minutes of October 24, 2006.
(6.3) Approve the minutes of October 31, 2006.
(6.4) Resolution No. 06-6321 adopting anew building permit fee schedule with an effective date
of June 1, 2007 and repealing Resolution No. 06-6318.
(6.5) Resolution No. 06-6322 appointing Douglas Asbridge to the Disciplinary Advisory Board.
(6.6) Resolution No. 06-6324 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Saline County for i5
computer usage and services.
(6.7) Acceptance of sidewalk easements on Huntington Road in Golden Eagle Estates No. 4.
06-7342 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
None.
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ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) First reading Ordinance No. 06-10361 levying Salina Business Improvement District No. 1
service fees for 2007.
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06-7343 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Ordinance
No. 06-10361 on first reading. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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(8.2) Resolution No. 06-6325 amending Resolution No. 04-6086 increasing the authorized
amount of bonds for the North Broadway Corridor Project No. 03-1409.
Rodney Franz, Director of Finance and Administration, explained the amendment.
06-7344II Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6325. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Concurrence of award of contract for the North Broadway Corridor, Project No. 03-1409.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the project, bids received by the
Kansas Department of Transportation, and project financing.
06-7345 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to authorize the City
Manager to sign the Authority to Award Contract/Commitment of City funds and concur with the
award of contract for the North Broadway Corridor, Project No. 03-1409 to Pavers, Inc. in the amount
of $2,148,949. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Resolution No. 06-6323 setting forth the findings of advisability and authorizing
improvements in Liberty Addition No. 2.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the request, project feasibility report,
and project funding.
06-7346II Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Resolution
No. 06-6323. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.5) Second reading Ordinance No. 05-10276 vacating the street right-of-way for the North
Ninth Street frontage road, between Gold and Monarch Roads.
Shawn O'Leary, Director of Public Works, explained the request, utility companies' request
to retain two small utility easements, and changes made to the ordinance since first reading.
06-7347 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Divine, to adopt Ordinance
No. 05-10276 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (5) Divine, Jilka, Perney, Vanier,
Marrs. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Approval of an engineering agreement for the 2007 Water Distribution Modeling, Project
No. 06-1616.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the city's water distribution system, the
modeling project, agreement, and project funding.
A discussion followed between Mayor Marrs and Ms. Tasker regarding the creation and
use of the model during the first phase of the project.
Ms. Tasker responded to Commissioner Divine question's regarding the water supply
sources.
06-7348 Moved by Commissioner Jilka, seconded by Commissioner Perney, to approve an
engineering agreement for the 2007 Water Distribution Modeling, Project No. 06-1616 with
Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. in an amount not to exceed $102,028. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
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Motion carried.
(8.7) Approval of an engineering agreement for the 2007 Wastewater Treatment Facility Study,
Project No. 06-1615.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, agreement, and project funding.
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Ms. Tasker responded to Mayor Marrs' question regarding the selection of the qualified
vendors.
Ms. Tasker then responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding past projects done
at the facility.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Vanier and Ms. Tasker regarding the current
service area and if the facility would be able to cover the extension of the city limits to the south.
Ms. Tasker then responded to Commissioner Jilka's question regarding the facility's
capacity.
Jason Gage, City Manager, committed on the past projects, capacity, and comprehensive
plan update.
06-7349 Moved by Commissioner Vanier, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to approve an
engineering agreement for the 2007 Wastewater Treatment Facility Study, Project No. 06-1615 with
Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. in an amount not to exceed $41,000. Aye: (5). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
(8.8) Award of contract for the Water Distribution Warehouse Parking Lot Improvements,
Project No. 06-1596.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, quotes received, and project
funding. Mr. Tasker and Director of Public Works Shawn O'Leary responded to Mayor Marrs
questions regarding Phase I of the project, engineering drawings, drainage, and permit requirements
for the project.
06-7350 Moved by Commissioner Perney, seconded by Commissioner Jilka, to award the contract
for the Water Distribution Warehouse Parking Lot Improvements, Project No. 06-1596 to APAC-
Kansas, Inc. in the amount of $71,153.25. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.9) Award of contracts for the Motorized Gate at the Water Distribution Warehouse, Project
No. 05-1553.
Martha Tasker, Director of Utilities, explained the project, quotations received, and prof ect
funding.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Perney, Mayor Marrs, and Ms. Tasker
regarding use of the manual gate that is already in place, and use of the motorized gate.
06-7351 Moved by Commissioner Divine, seconded by Commissioner Vanier, to award the
contracts for the Motorized Gate at the Water Distribution Warehouse, Project No. 05-1553 to APAC-
Kansas, Inc. in the amount of $6,520.16, Peterson Electric in the amount of $1,500, and Dellinger
Fence Company in the amount of $4,966. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Perney expressed concerns regarding the coal fired generating units that will
be constructed in Holcomb, Kansas. Commissioner Perney continued to express his concerns
regarding the environmental hazards and air pollution that would be created by this plant and would
like the Commission to adopt a resolution opposing the construction.
A discussion followed between Commissioner Jilka, City Manger Jason Gage, and
Commissioner Perney regarding obtaining background information for the City Commission.
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06-7352 Moved by Commissioner Penney, seconded Commissioner Jilka, to place on next week's
agenda the City Commission possible opposition to the coal fired energy plant being constructed in
Holcomb, Kansas.
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Commission Divine expressed the importance of getting both sides of the issue prior to the
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Mayor Marrs called the question. Aye: (5). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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Commissioner Divine encouraged citizens to get out and vote.
ADJOURNMENT
06-7353 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 4:53 p.m.
Donnie D. Marrs, Mayor
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