CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

April 14, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Acting Mayor C. David Williams III presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Dickey and Hammersmith. Absent: Mayor Howard Hatfield. 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; Kenny Hodson, Alan Luttrell, Steve Wilkinson, Terry Messick, Ron Poor and Marilyn Giesen.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 4/15/08 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5535 making appropriation for $62,434.75 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $43,283.31 for 4/15 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.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head reported on the work being done by the Electric Distribution Department.

He, Chris Duwe and Brad Miller went to the Heartland Metering School in Wichita. Good information on net metering. They also talked about mercury in MV lights and what other people are going to for street lighting. Talked to other towns and Stanion about fiberglass poles which they are using instead of metal or cement because fiberglass is cheaper.

Getting material for FAA Station.

They are preparing for the housing being built north of town.

LAKE BOARD APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City re-appoint Kerry Schroeder to the Anthony Lake Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried 3-1 with Acting Mayor Commissioner Williams voting no. He expressed that the Committees should recommend two or more persons for the Commission to consider.

TRUCK BIDS APPROVED

City Superintendent presented the low bids for pickups that were from Lubber Ford of Cheney. Commissioner Hekel made a motion that the City accept the low bids for a 2008 Ford Super Duty F-350 for $21,566.64 and for a 2008 Ford Super duty F-450 for $28,595.64 from Lubbers Ford of Cheney. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

ANTHONY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REQUESTS

Terry Messick of the Industrial Development Board reported that the Industrial Development Board recommends that the U.S. Floss be allowed to pay back to the City the principal of $25,000 for a loan made to them through Industrial Development. Also, the Industrial Development Board is recommending that the Christian Book Store be given rebates for utility services for 5 years.

Commissioner Hekel made a motion that the City allow U.S. Floss to have to pay only the principal with interest on the $25,000 loan from the City. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

The City Commission indicated that they would like to review what effect the utility rebate would have on costs before making a decision.

FRIENDSHIP MEALS

Marilyn Giesen of Friendship Meals gave a report on the equipment that is part of Friendship Meals in the Municipal Hall and what has happened over the years. The City Commission appreciated the information. She had no objection of people who rent the Hall using the kitchen as long as they are covered for damages and cleaning. They should be covered. She invited them to the Volunteer Appreciation Day on Wednesday.

TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Ron Poor, Chairman of the Transient Guest Tax Committee presented a recommendation that the City approve the Chamber of Commerce request of $1500 to be used for various Balloon Fest activities this year. This is the tenth year for the Balloon Fest. They had requested $2000, but the committee decided on $1500 and told the Chamber that it should not be an annual request.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approve the funding of $1500 to Chamber of Commerce for the Balloon Fest activities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/ MEETINGS ATTENDED/ I.D. FOR CITY PERSONNEL IN DISASTER SITUATION/ OFFICER SCHULTZ & RAMBO ASSISTED/ GOLF COURSE DAMAGE/ TRASH PICKED UP/ OLD HIGH SCHOOL BOARDED UP

Chief Blevins reported last week he attended Multi Disciplinary Team Meeting. Attended Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting.

I.D.’s for City personnel in disaster emergency situation was discussed.

Worked a burglary/theft case at Taylor Food Mart.

He attended Town Hall Meeting for Prevention of Underage Drinking Grant.

Officer Schultz assisted Kingman County Sheriff with Rambo on a car stop.

Someone drove across the Golf Course again. Minor damage this time.

Last Friday, someone ran into the fence at Hayes & LL&G.

Trash and mattresses picked up on Santa Fe.

Old High School is boarded up.

EBH CONTRACTS – REVOLVING LOAN/LIFT STATION

Alan Luttrell of EBH was present to explain the need to change wording in the EBH Contracts for Sanitary Sewer Improvements for the north Mass. lift station improvements to state that City and EBH will comply with requirements of KDHE and for KDHE revolving loan.

REPLACEMENT CONTRACT FOR EBH ENGINEERING SERVICES

Commissioner Hekel made a motion that the City approve the corrected contract for EBH Engineering Services for Sanitary Sewer Improvements to replace the one approved on 4/7/08 with EBH. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 – EBH CONTRACT DATED 2/26/07

Commissioner Hammersmith made a motion that the City approve the Amendment No. 1 for the Contract with EBH dated February 26, 2007 for the Mass. Sewer Lift Station Improvements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

APPROVE EBH ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING

SERVICES FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL APRON REHABILITATION

Commissioner Dickey made a motion for City to approve the Contract for EBH Engineering Services for Anthony Airport to rehabilitate the terminal apron. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

ORDER – INOPERABLE VEHICLE – 211 N. ANTHONY

Acting Mayor Williams read the orders presented by Officer Hodson for Abatement of Inoperable Vehicle and Health Nuisances on the property at 211 N. Anthony. Commissioner Hekel made a motion that the City serve Orders for the Abatement of Health Nuisance and Inoperable Vehicle on the property at 211 N. Anthony to the owner, Municipal Liens and Survey, Inc., 4469 SW 75^th Ave., Miami, Florida. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/ BURNSITE SIGNS/ STUMP GRINDER/ COUNTY PARKING LOT/ GAS METER PRICES/ NITRATE REMOVAL PROCESS

City Superintendent Sechler presented new draft examples for the Burnsite signs. Changes to the signs at the City Burnsite and Lake Burnsite were discussed and changes made for signs and policy development

Stump grinder will be picked up Tuesday.

The Planning Commission will meet Thursday to discuss County Parking Lot.

Mower demo will be set up.

He had received prices from Atmos for gas meters for $1600 or less at the Power Plant. Acting Mayor Williams asked if some prices could be received from other sources for a comparison.

Superintendent Sechler reported that a Company from Oklahoma is trying to develop a nitrate removal process for water. The Company would like to perform testing with Anthony wells. There would not be hazardous substance from the process. This would have to be coordinated with KDHE. EBH Engineer would be interested in the process. It was consensus of the Commissioners to work with Company.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/ PUBLIC HEARING/ MARCH FINANCIAL/ MEETING WITH KIRK KIMBLE GROUP BENEFIT SPECIALISTS

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that a Public Hearing Notice for the Sewer System Improvements will be published in the newspaper. This is required when asking for revenue from the KDHE Revolving Loan Program.

Angie Hartman has completed the City March Financial Reports. $81,000 was taken from the Electric Reserve to cover current expenses and encumbrances.

He had a meeting with Kirk Kimble regarding the Employee Health Insurance. He brought information regarding the Worksite Benefit Plans Inc. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Documentation Agreement.

ARRANGEMENT DOCUMENTATION WITH WORKSITE BENEFIT PLANS INC.

Acting Mayor Williams made the motion that the City approve the service agreement with Worksite Benefit Plans Inc. for administration of the City of Anthony Section 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangement with specific responsibilities of the City of Anthony and the Plan Service Provider. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hammersmith made a motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 10:25 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with City Clerk/Administrator, City Superintendent and Chief of Police remaining. At 10:40 a.m. the Acting Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

PROCLAMATION

Acting Mayor Williams signed a Proclamation proclaiming April 26, 2008 as Arbor Day in the City of Anthony at the request of the Anthony Tree Board.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________________

C. David Williams III, Acting Mayor