CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

April 17, 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; Carrie Miller, Wynona Mandevill, Donna Crowe, Delsa and J.D. Hays, and Rich Basore.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 4/18 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5435 and 4/18 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $128,712.53 and $43,219.09 respectively were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 4/18 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head, gave a report on the Electric Distribution Department activities.

The new Altec digger truck will be ready for pre-inspection earlier than expected.

Project #9 will be complete when old poles are hauled off. $6,500 was received for the old copper wire. This amount will be taken off payment request submitted to FEMA.

Bad underground electric wiring will be replaced at one of the campsites at the Lake.

Mayor Hatfield asked that he and Superintendent Sechler needed to meet about charges for placement of electric service.

Superintendent Sechler reported that he had asked City of Winfield for a copy of their policy.

REQUEST FROM HELPING HANDS AND HOOVES

Delsa Hays was present to request the City Commissioners permission to hold a Helping Hands and Hooves Trail Ride to benefit the work of Anthony and Harper Ministerial Associations on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Anthony Lake.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City allow Helping Hands and Hooves to host a trail ride to benefit the work of Anthony and Harper Ministerial Associations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RECREATION PROGRAM REPORT

Donna Crowe was present to report on the activities of the Recreation Board for the Recreation Program.

Very good interest in Soccer Program. Luke McKinney is in charge of the program. Uniforms were purchased through sponsorship and fees.

Discussed placement of fence by the Swimming Pool for the ball field.

Will be having Hap Dumont and A.F.A. Tournament. Another World Series Tournament for 9 and under boys might be held also in June.

Lance Menhusen is in charge of Softball and Baseball Programs. A benefit Golf Tournament as a fundraiser is being considered. Batting cage is up.

A coin-operated pitching machine was discussed. Information will be researched about one.

Getting rid of the tractor pulling scales on the property by the ball fields was discussed.

Changing the chlorinator at the Pool is being considered because of operational problems.

LAKE LEASES APPROVED

Commissioner Williams made the motion to approve the new Lake Leases from: Vitha Coats, Michael Jon Coats & William E. Coats, 2 E; Floyd & Gladys Casper, 9 E; Jeffrey & Kathleen Prilliman, 12 E; Larry & Mary Robb, 24 E; Don & Jean Jensen, 30 E; Georgia & James Williams,

34 E; Dwight Steele, 13 W; Mary Hixson & Rebecca New, 19 W; Gerald & Mary Ellen Kujawa, 20 W; Ron & Lewanna Hill, 30 W; and Jim Gates, 32 W. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2729 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION TO CHAPTER XVII, UTILITIES ARTICLE 5, REGARDING CITY-OWNED MANAGED AND OPERATED BURN SITES TO THE ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Ordinance No.

G-2729. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 659 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE TYPES OF MATERIAL AND BURNING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OWNED MANAGED AND OPERATED BURN SITES.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 659. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Hekel voting no.

FAIR HOUSING MONTH AND ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor Hatfield signed Proclamations proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month and April 28, 2006 as Arbor Day for the City of Anthony.

KENNY POSTON REFUND

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City refund Kenny Poston $262.18 for extra sewer charges billed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

AGREEMENT WITH WTS INC. (WYATT TRASH SERVICE)

There is question if present franchise agreement gives Wyatt Trash Service exclusive rights for trash pick-up in Anthony. Also there was question over dates in the present agreement, with the present agreement being approved some time after the former agreement term had expired. Mike Wyatt will be requested to come to a City Commission meeting.

LAKE IMPROVEMENT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Carrie Miller presented a preliminary budget to the Commission for 2007 for the Lake Improvement/Community Development Coordinator position.

RICHARD BASORE – KDHE

Carrie Miller had requested Richard Basore, KDHE to come to the City Commission meeting in support of the Lake Improvement/Economic Development Coordinator position. He indicated the position is a valuable asset to the City. There is need for addressing the dam structure problem by the City. She is handling the Lake issues now. There is the Watershed Program and RAPS Programs. A Total Maximum Load Preliminary Report has been received.

Each Commissioner expressed their concern about the position and what progress has been made with Lake Improvement. Commissioner Hekel talked to a Harper City Councilman. He believes Harper City Council, and Harper County Commission would be interested. Left-over grant funding could be available for funding the position for a time.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / SEWER PROJECT ON NORTH JENNINGS /

METAL FOR DUCT WORK / AIRPORT DRAINAGE PROJECT TO BEGIN /

KLAVER CONSTRUCTION WILL BE CONTACTED FOR CURB AND SIDEWALK WORK

AT MUNICIPAL HALL ALSO

City Superintendent Sechler reported that a price for the Sewer Project on North Jennings had been received. The City Commission was in agreement to go ahead with Project to get it done.

Metal for duct work for Municipal Hall should be delivered this week.

Airport drainage project should begin in a few weeks. Klaver Construction will be contacted about cost for doing the Municipal Hall sidewalk, curb and gutter work. They will be asked to come earlier.

FEMA was here Friday. PCB audit was here Friday also.

Gordon Gray is out of the hospital, and at home.

CONCRETE SLAB AT MUNICIPAL HALL

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion for the City to accept Hamilton & Hamilton bid to construct concrete slab behind Municipal Hall for $5,166.00, according to specifications. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Mayor Hatfield asked about bid requests for dump truck front loader, backhoe and pickup.

-Also Commissioner Koeppen asked about list of equipment that needs to be sold.

-Commissioner Williams reported tree bases at East Park need attention. And sign put back up.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / TRAINING CONFERENCES / VAN ON MAIN /

SALE OF LIQUOR AT MUNICIPAL HALL / WYATT TRASH PICK-UP

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Officer Hodson had attended training conference in Emporia, covering crime scene investigation.

He attended training conference in Wichita covering topics on understanding and responding to violent behavior.

Ron Hill apologized for any wrong doings with his van and signs.

Chief Blevins has been working with Greg Cleveland on having liquor at Municipal Hall during Class Reunion. City Attorney found that Kansas Regulations allow licensed liquor caterers at such events.

City Commissioners will need to approve the sale of liquor at Municipal Hall. Ordinance will be reviewed.

Mike Wyatt is willing to pick up trash for free at the Police Department. City Commission says he needs to charge for doing it or Police take trash to the City Building trash receptacle.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Panel by van should be removed. Van will be moved every once in a while.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / ARBOR DAY, TREE BOARD MEETING /

LEASEHOLDER AGREEMENTS / FRIENDSHIP MEALS /

COMMEMORATION FOR OBADIAH JENNINGS /

SEWER PROJECT ORDINANCE / VACATION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that the Tree Board wanted to invite City Commission to Arbor Day activities at East Park, April 28, at 4:00 P.M. Mayor is requested to make a few remarks. Tree Board monthly meeting is April 20 at Perfect Touch.

Two leaseholders have paid late penalty. Six or seven have not turned in signed leases.

He and Commissioner Koeppen have met with Marilyn Giesen about Friendship Meals – will try to meet with Rozanna M. O'Brien, Director of Aging Projects, when she is here the first Thursday of May for the Friendship Meals Board meeting to go over figures and City's share of expense.

April 24^th we will have a commemoration for Obadiah Jennings, founder of Anthony who died 100 years ago, at the City Commission meeting. Cake and coffee will be served.

Received for review a draft of ordinance to authorize funding of sewer project at the Lake.

He would like to take day of vacation on Friday.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:55 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 12:05 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 12:05 P.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 12:15 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

LAKE IMPROVEMENT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Discussed the funding of Lake Improvement/Community Development Coordinator position.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that Carrie Miller, Lake Improvement/Community Development Coordinator, and City Clerk/Administrator Don Heidrick be authorized to visit with potential partners in the area about funding the Lake Improvement / Community Development Coordinator position and that they report back next week because it is the end of the contract for the position and a final decision needs to be made. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes for consultation with an attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship such as litigation or claims against the City. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 12:12 P.M. the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 12:22 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes for consultation with an attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship such as litigation or claims against the City. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried. At 12:22 P.M. the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 12:32 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor