CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

April 10, 2006

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Mayor Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, Koeppen, and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Countryman of the Anthony Republican; Rick Clements, Carrie Miller, Creighton Cullop, James Guy, BarBara Wright, Tim Eaton, Kenny Hodson, Juanita Patterson, Kenny Poston.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5434 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $98,284.94 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

KANSAS DISC GOLF PROPOSED FOR ANTHONY LAKE

James Guy presented a proposal for disc golf at Anthony Lake. Carrie Miller, Creighton Cullop and Rick Clements were present to support the proposal. Total cost for 18 tees would be $11,230.00. He has received pledges for sponsorship. He has looked into cost, installation, insurance, mowing and upkeep. The City Commission was in agreement to have Guy continue with planning the project and get financial support.

TOURISM/PRIDE COMMITTEE REQUEST

BarBara Wright of the Tourism/Pride Committee asked the City Commission permission for the placement of a decorative sign for the Memorial Park to designate the Park. Commission Koeppen made the motion that the City permit the placement of a decorative Memorial Park sign to designate the Park and the City assist with the placement of the sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

CITY INSURANCE

Tim Eaton of Hadsall & Andrews gave a report on the insurance policy for the City. It showed an overall 2.7% decrease from last year from $111,570 to 108,945. Deductible for building and business personal property was increased from $500 to $1,000. Perils of coverage on property now for special causes of loss upgraded from broad form. Superintendent Sechler and City Clerk/Administrator will meet with Tim Eaton to go over coverages.

SEWER CHARGE QUESTIONED

Kenny Poston owner of a motel and restaurant questioned the two sewer charges when both the motel and restaurant come from the same water meter. He requested a refund. The City Commission will review the request and the item will be put on the April 17^th meeting agenda.

OIL & GAS LEASE WITH STEVEN W. JACKSON

Commissioner Williams made a motion that the City enter into a 3 year oil & gas lease with Steven W. Jackson, the land described in the lease south of Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 177

An Ordinance providing for the sale and consumption of cereal malt beverage at the Anthony Races on Sunday July 16, 2006 and Sunday July 23, 2006.

Commissioner Hekel made a motion that the City adopt Special Ordinance No. 177. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

SUNFLOWER REGIONAL ENTERPRISE FACILITATION INITIATIVE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that City provide financial commitment of $1,657.00 and approve the Industrial Development Boards recommendation for Industrial Development Board financial commitment of $826.00 for the Sunflower Regional Enterprise Facilitation Initiative. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

KANSAS MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY BOARD

DIRECTOR #2 REAPPOINTMENT

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City reappoint Steve Wilkinson as Director #2 to the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency Board for the City of Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

KANSAS MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY BOARD

ALTERNATE MEMBER REAPPOINTMENT

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City reappoint Larry Berry as Alternate Member with voting rights, to the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency Board for the City of Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ELECTRIC POWER POLES

Commissioner Hekel opened bids for power poles from International Paper for 40’ poles @ $238 each and 35’ poles @ $187.75 each; McFarland Cascade for 40’ poles @ $303 each, 35’ poles @ $245 each; North Pacific for 40’ poles @ $290.25each and 35’ poles for $223.85 each.

Commissioner Hekel made motion for the City of Anthony to purchase electric power poles from International Paper for 40’ poles @ $238 each and 35’ poles @ $187.75 each for a total of $9,453.75. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT/FEMA/CONCRETE WORK

AT MUNICIPAL HALL/GENERATOR #2/NO RATES YET ON

NEW LANDFILL/WESTERN FARMERS MEETING/EMISSION SCHOOL

City Superintendent Sechler reported that FEMA would be here Friday to check on progress.

The concrete back of Municipal Hall needs to be replaced before air conditioning units are installed. He and Commissioner Koeppen will look at the area.

Contractor’s will begin work on Generator #2.

He has not been able to find out accurate information on charges for the new landfill.

He reported a good preliminary meeting with Western Farmers.

He and Larry Berry will be attending an Emission school and workshop tomorrow in Wichita.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/RAMBO TO CALDWELL/

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCES/HARPER CO. EMERGENCY

OPERATIONS MEETING

Chief Blevins reported that Officer Schultz took Rambo to Caldwell High School to run the

Lockers.

There was a domestic disturbance at 500 South Kansas and 100 S. Springfield.

He attended Harper County Emergency Operations Plan Meeting. Officer Hodson attended for the Fire Dept.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Commissioner Hammersmith asked about outage on Friday. Phase out north of Bluff City.

Commissioner Hekel asked about keys for lake burnsite. Two keys are available for $100 each. Mention center of road to determine lake property again. He asked about reimbursement for Rambo use. Officer Schultz is not getting overtime but taking time off. He had received complaints about dirt bikes in southeast part of town. Chief Blevins said a complaint needs to be filed. There are trash piles on North Springfield again.

Commissioner Koeppen asked about sewer project in the 800 block of North Jennings. Need to get list of vehicles to be sold. Asked about fence west of pool. Chain link fence is available, need posts. Will check with Donna Crowe on what Recreation plans may be now. Junior Hunt will be contacted about radio problems in office. He asked about County’s need for the building to house a generator. Mayor commented that it is still being worked on.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/ PERSONNEL MANUAL/

AUDITORS/ HEALTH INSURANCE/ BOOKKEEPING –MARCH/

WYATT CONTRACT/FOUNDING FATHERS

City Clerk/Administrator presented copies of the Personnel Manual. It will be put on the next meeting agenda for discussion.

Auditors will begin field work April 26^th for the 2005 audit.

He worked on getting partial self funded procedure set up for bookkeeping and changes requested for coverage.

Angie Hartman has completed March bookkeeping reports.

Wyatt Trash pick-up franchise contract is ending. It will be put on the agenda.

Obadiah Jennings, one of the City’s founders, 100^th death anniversary is coming up April 24^th. BarBara Wright had asked about some type of commemorative time on the 24^th.

QUESTIONS

Discussed request form Aging Projects regarding financial assistance. Will check on figures. Will check on Lake Lease, who has returned signed copies to be approved.

VAN IN FRONT OF THEATRE

Commissioner Hekel asked about allowing the van, which has public notices on it, parked in front of the theatre for so long. Planning Board had thought it was a community service. Chief Blevins will look into it.

NO OPEN BURN PERIOD

Fire Chief Hodson asked about the requests received for an open burn period. Were in agreement that there be no open burn period.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made a motion that the City go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:45 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with the Chief of Police, City Superintendent and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 12:00 Noon, the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No action was made.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by__________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor