CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
April 13, 2009
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Howard Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Dickey, Hammersmith and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Barbara Muse, Pat Hall, Bob Tedder, Tony Duran, Kathryn Hess, Charles and JoAnn Woods, Danny Muse, Aaron Muse, Cynthia Clark, Debbie Hatfield, Bodie Tedder, Kenny Hodson, Donna Crowe, Jewell Hall, Steve Bellesine, and Brick Prickett.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 4/14/09 PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5586 making appropriation for $40,428.25 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $48,673.13 for 4/14 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
The City Clerk/Administrator administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Commissioners; Pat Hall, Barbara Muse, and Bob Tedder.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES OF APPRECIATION
Commissioner Hammersmith presented Plaques of Appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners; Howard Hatfield, Bob Hekel and David Williams.
WORDS OF APPRECIATION EXPRESSED
Words of Appreciation were expressed to the outgoing Commissioners, from the City/Clerk Administrator Heidrick, City Superintendent Sechler, Chief of Police Blevins and Debbie Hatfield on behalf of the Industrial Development Board. Cake and Coffee were served and pictures taken.
ELECTION OF MAYOR
Commissioner Dickey nominated Barbara Muse as Candidate for Mayor. Commissioner Bob Tedder nominated himself as Candidate for Mayor. A written open vote was taken for Mayor. Commissioner Muse received three votes and Commissioner Tedder received two votes. Commissioner Muse was elected Mayor.
ANDERSON CONTRACT
After discussion, Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the amended Contract for the sell of property to Mike Anderson. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
LAKE LEASE TRANSFER – LOT 16W
Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the transfer of Lake Lot 16W from Linda D. Beason to Linda D. Beason and Karen R. Beason and to the survivor of them, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not tenants in common. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/I.D. BOARD MEETING/STREET – ALLEY VACATE/FIELD HOUSE ROOF/LATERALS AT LAKE/MEETING WITH WESTERN FARMERS/CONTRACTOR REQUEST
Superintendent Sechler reported he attended the Industrial Development Board Meeting.
He attended the Sunflower H2O Project Meeting at Medicine Lodge. Estimated cost for a Phase 2 Study would be $.50 a meter per month for 2 years.
He has been working on a request to vacate streets. He will draw up an Ordinance to vacate Oak Street and alley.
The request for North Second Street and Alley vacate was discussed. It would result in building being on private property if alley is vacated. Commissioners would like to review the request.
Roof on Warrior Field House is finished and old garage was removed.
The Wastewater Department has installed more laterals on Lake septic system.
There will be a meeting with Western Farmers on Wednesday. This is a preliminary meeting on possible future power supplier agreement.
He had received a contractor’s request to be able to install outside plumbing, who does not have a license. The City Commissioners were in agreement that a license is needed.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTIVE TEAM MEETING/DISTURBANCE – 200 BLOCK OF N. LINCOLN/CHILD TRAINING CONFERENCE
Chief Blevins reported he had attended a Multi-Disciplinary Child Protective Team Meeting. Investigated a disturbance in the 200 block of N. Lincoln. Officer Huff attended the Spring Training Conference in Emporia.
GOLF COURSE
Brick Prickett and Steve Bellesine reported on the Golf Course’s financial condition again for the new Commissioners. The Golf Course needs assistance. It is an asset to the Anthony community. A Committee will be formed. Commissioner Tedder and Commissioner Dickey will meet with the Golf Course Representatives to figure out ways the City can help.
LAKE LEASE
Steve Bellesine would like a Lake Lease that would be agreeable to a financial loaning institution. The City has not presented a Lease yet. He and the City Clerk/Administrator will meet with Jim Forsyth, City Attorney to work up a Lease.
COMMUNITY WIDE CLEAN-UP
Local haulers will be contacted again for the cost proposals for the City wide Clean-Up for discussion at the next meeting.
ANTHONY HOUSING ADVISORY COUNCIL
The City will have a newspaper ad ran again for volunteers for an Anthony Housing Advisory Council.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/INFORMATION FOR NEW COMMISSIONERS/WILLIAMS TO KEEP CITY CODE UPDATED/STARTING COMMITTEES/FINANCIAL REPORTS/CITY ATTORNEY
The City Clerk/Administrator reported copies of the City Code and list of Funds will be provided to the new Commissioners.
David Williams would be willing to keep the City Code updated. The City Commissioners were in agreement to have him do that.
Standing Committees need to be appointed by the Mayor.
March Financial Reports for review have been completed by Angie.
He will attend the State 2010 City Budget Workshop in Wichita.
Jim Forsyth, City Attorney will be here at next week’s meeting to discuss suggestions and procedures to assist in being effective City Commissioners.
STUDY COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Mayor Muse Appointed Standing Committees:
Commission of Finance: Bob Tedder – Chet Dickey
Commission of Utilities Department: Pat Hall – B. J. Hammersmith
Commission of Parks, Police and Fire Departments: B.J. Hammersmith – Pat Hall
Commission of Street Department and Airport: Chet Dickey – Bob Tedder
Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.
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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator
Approved by
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Barbara Muse, Mayor