CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

April 19, 2010

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. Absent: None. Also present were Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Shawn Catlin of the Harper County Herald; Donna Crowe, Rosemary Saunders, Mike Bell, Troy Lankton, and Cynthia Clark.

The Invocation was given by Teddy Cook of the First Baptist Church.

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 04/05/10 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5631 making appropriation for $264,570.32 for the payment of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $46,798.86 for 04/13 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ROSEMARY SAUNDERS – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Rosemary Saunders of Ranson Financial Consultants was present with a Notice to Advertise for Bids for the Main Street Buildings Demolition. Bids will be taken until 10:00 a.m., Friday May 21, 2010. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Hall. Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the Advertisement for Bids for the Demolition of the Main Street Buildings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried. On May 26^th the Bid will be awarded. Construction can start as soon as they have their bonds.

POOL CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #1 – GUTTER WALL REPAIRS/

PAINT COLOR/PORTABLE STAIR STEPS

Superintendent Sechler presented a Change Order for extra swimming pool repairs to rebuild the back gutter wall around the pool. Commissioner Dickey made the motion to sign Change Order #1 from Carrothers Construction for $13,377.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

Two sample of paint colors were given for a choice for the pool. Mayor Muse made the motion to choose the Star Pale Blue color. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

The inspector will be here on April 26, 2010 to inspect the work being done to date.

Donna Crowe requested the purchase of portable stair steps with handrails for the pool. Mayor Muse made the motion to purchase the steps for $2300. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

COMMUNITY CAPACITY REPORT

Donna Crowe reported they had received the Community Capacity Grant of $20,000; City’s match is $5000.

Donna also reported there is $7 million in stimulus money available. However, because of the Wellness Center Grant, the City is not eligible until October 2010.

RESOLUTION NO. 762 – 611 E. MAIN

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS

OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY

ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 762. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 763 – 611 E. MAIN

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS OF THE CITY TO ABATE INOPERABLE VEHICLES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 763. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 764 – 625 E. MAIN

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS

OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY

ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 764. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 765 – 625 E. MAIN

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS OF THE CITY TO ABATE INOPERABLE VEHICLES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 765. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 766 – 412 S. BLUFF

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS

OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY

ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution NO. 766. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

WEED NOTICES – KENNY HODSON

Kenny Hodson stated several Weed Notices have been sent out.

FIRE DEPARTMENT – KENNY HODSON

Fire Chief Hodson reported the Aerial Truck had been broken down for the last 2 months. They will be here today to work on it and get it up and running.
 

LAKE BOARD PROJECTS NEEDING ADDRESSED

Creighton Cullop presented a list of projects they would like done and updated on. In Campsite A, between 33-34 there is a low spot that needs filled in.

Since the new access road has been made, the last exit sign needs to be removed or moved up to the new road.

Grant reported they are getting close to having the East side Septic System hooked up. Creighton asked if they still stock fish in the Lake yearly and they do.

Sechler reported the Electrical upgrade on Campsite B is being worked on and then they will start on Campsite A.

Playground equipment installed in Campsite C. Sechler reported they were working on it. The ditch maintenance is a continuing progress.

Cullop questioned who owned the Driving Range north of the Golf Course. He was informed the City owned it.

Cullop complimented the City for the work being done.

POST OFFICE RECYCLING – P.O. BOXES

Anthony Postmaster Mike Bell visited with the Commissioners regarding working with RC&D and putting in a Recycling Center on the dock at the Post Office for their use. He wanted to know if the City would be interested in joining in and putting up some boxes in the Post Office Alley for the public to use. The Commissioner decided not to at this time and location.

Mayor Muse asked if the Post Office had any regulations on what type of mail box was used for Street pick up. Post Master Bell said they just regulate the height and location of the box. They are moving the alley drop box to the north end of their parking lot in the alley.

CAR SHOW – ARBOR DAY

Troy Lankton was present to request the shut down of the 100 Block of East Spring and 200 Block of N. Anthony from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Car Show on May 8^th. He also invited everyone to the East Park April 30^th at 4:00 p.m. for Arbor Day.

Lankton presented a Proclamation for Arbor Day. Mayor Muse made the motion to accept the Proclamation for Arbor Day. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 761

A RESOLUTION FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF A MOWER

Mayor Muse made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 761 for $28,989.71 with Farmer’s Bank & Trust for the purchase of the ATM 72 LC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Sharon Grubb questioned who the corporation is that is handling the rebuilding of downtown. She was informed it was a group of local residents and will always have a City Commissioner included. She also wanted to know what the Grant for Marketing was. She was told it was an analysis to help determine what types of businesses are needed.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

There will be a Work Session with Greg Wilson at 3:00 p.m. on April 22^nd to wrap up his study on the power supply. At the same meeting, they are hoping to approve a new Contract with Western Farmers.

The progress on the Water Project Funding has gained some speed in the last couple of days. Hopefully, next month the Commission will be able to meet with USDA and everyone involved on the Project.

The wiring at the Gun Club is done.

They have been spraying for weeds at the Ball field and will be spraying weeds at the Demolition Site.

CHIEF OF POLICE

Had a good turn out and presentation for the Town Hall Meeting at Chaparral on April 7^th.

John attended a Law Enforcement Officer’s Meeting held by the Harper County Attorney. Lots of information discussed from all departments. Presented the DUI/ DL Program to the 8^th grade classes. Trooper Winters assisted Officer Hodson and Chief Blevins with the classes. They had students use the goggles and attempted to walk heel-to-toe on a straight line. Positive interaction with the students. Winters had information on all the Driver’s License changes.

Attended a Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting. Discussed several juveniles within Harper County that are a concern and/or need assistance.

Got the lights and equipment installed in the new Police Car. Chief Blevins will be out of town the week of April 26^th – 30^th.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion to close the regular session and go into Executive Session for 10 minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

At 10:00 a.m., the Commission room was cleared with Chief Blevins and Assistant City Clerk Hartman remaining. At 10:10 a.m., the meeting was called back into regular session. No decisions were made.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Commissioner Tedder mentioned the Drive In property north of town. He wondered if the property could be annexed so the City would have more control over getting it cleaned up. Superintendent Sechler commented it is not a simple process to annex it in. Rocks and lumber had been hauled behind the screen.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

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Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk

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Barbara Muse, Mayor