Multiple board, commission, and committee appointments, fees, loans, and grants are among the items on the Salina City Commission’s agenda for Monday.

Prior to the regular meeting, the commission is scheduled to meet in a study session at 2:30 p.m. in room 107B of the City-County Building, 300 W. Ash. According to the commission meeting packet, the topic of the study session is “Salina Field House Qualified Active Low-Income Community Business, Inc. Board Meeting.” A citizens forum for the study session is scheduled for 3:45 p.m.

The city commission’s regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Monday in room 107 of the City-County Building. A citizens forum is scheduled near the beginning of the meeting.

According to the agenda, the commission is being asked to proclaim September 2018 as “National Recovery Month.” The proclamation begins with “Mental and substance use disorders affect all communities nationwide, but with commitment and support, people with these disorders can achieve healthy lifestyles and lead rewarding lives in recovery.”

The commissioners also are scheduled to vote on appointments to a variety of boards, commissions, and committees. Proposed appointments include the following.

Accessibility Advisory Board
Kathy Mastin reappointed until 8/31/2021
Kala Tague-Hurde reappointed until 8/31/2021
David Powell appointed until 8/31/2021
Ethan Brown reappointed as youth member until 8/31/2019

Arts and Humanities Commission
Brian Weigel reappointed until 8/31/2021
Neil Ward reappointed until 8/31/2021
Brittany Riffel appointed until 8/31/2021
Jennifer McCall appointed until 8/31/2021

Building Advisory Board
Kevin Cool reappointed until 8/31/2022
Mark Frazier reappointed until 8/31/2022
David Miller reappointed until 8/31/2022

Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Wayne DeBey reappointed until 8/31/2021
Mindi Davidson reappointed until 8/31/2021
Lee Legleiter reappointed until 8/31/2021
Mike Wilson appointed until 8/31/2021
Nicolette Unruh appointed until 8/31/2021
Cassie Streit appointed until 8/31/2021
Matt Stewart filling the unexpired term of Paul Roberts until 8/31/2019

Business Improvement District Design Review Board
Karla Waters appointed until 8/31/2021
Tyler Paulson appointed until 8/31/2021

Community Art and Design Advisory Committee
Ashley Bower appointed until 8/31/2021

Convention and Tourism Committee
Jennifer Sturges reappointed until 8/31/2022
Kathy Tolbert appointed until 8/31/2022
Nicholyn Strome filling the unexpired term of Taylor Stockwell until 8/31/2019

Disciplinary Advisory Board
Diana Fairbanks reappointed until 8/31/2021
Michael Bell appointed until 8/31/2021

Heritage Commission
David Silverman reappointed until 8/31/2021
Braden Stack appointed as youth member until 8/31/2019

Housing Authority
Eric Brown reappointed until 8/31/2022

Human Relations Commission
Stephanie Holt-Burse reappointed until 8/31/2021
Nancy Jo Leachman reappointed until 8/31/2021
Madeline Sears appointed as youth member until 8/31/2019

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Brad Dix appointed until 8/31/2022
Cade Thomas reappointed as a youth member until 8/31/2019

Planning Commission
Daniel Baffa reappointed until 8/31/2021
John Olson appointed until 8/31/2021

Salina Community Economic Development Organization
Gayle Martin filling unexpired term of Verna Fitzsimmons until 1/31/2021

Solid Waste Management Committee
Charles Weathers appointed until 8/31/2021

Tree Advisory Board
Sydney Soderberg reappointed until 8/31/2022
Kristin Kramer appointed until 8/31/2022

Later in the meeting, the commission is scheduled to consider the appointments of the following.

Board of Zoning Appeals
Austin Hoppock reappointed until 8/31/2021
Brian Bennett appointed until 8/31/2021

Animal Control Advisory and Appeals Board
Bruce Richardson reappointed until 8/31/2021
Marla Aguilar reappointed until 8/31/2021
Gayle Rose appointed until 8/31/2021

Other items on the city commission agenda include the following.

• A resolution authorizing the city manager to permit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to solicit within the City’s rights-of-way utilizing off–duty Salina firefighters.
• The second reading Ordinance No. 18-10965 levying Salina Business Improvement District Number 1 service fees for 2019.
• The second reading Ordinance No. 18-10953 authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement between the City of Salina, Kansas and the State of Kansas for the purpose of financing improvements to the City’s water distribution systems.
• A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission of the Kansas Department of Commerce for an Arts Integration Program Grant Award.
• The first reading Ordinance No. 18-10969 amending Chapter 38, Article III of the Salina Code by amending Sections 38-59 and 38-62 pertaining to contracts for vehicle towing and storage services.
• The first reading Ordinance No. 18-10966 amending Section 35-40.2 of the City Code that would allow movable signs and outdoor furniture to be placed in public alleyways in addition to front sidewalks, plazas and arcades and that would allow for staff review and approval of movable sign and outdoor furniture permit applications in the C-4 (Central Business) District.
• An application, (filed by Salina Planning Commission), requesting a comprehensive review and amendment of Article X Signs in order to adopt specific regulations applicable to electronic changeable copy advertising signs (billboards) and other electronic changeable copy signs.
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 18-10967 and Ordinance No. 18-10968 electronic signs.

To view the entire meeting packet, go to ci.salina.ks.us/ then click on the City Government link at upper left. Then click on City Commission, then Current Agendas & Minutes.