CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
April 24, 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, Roger Powell, Gwen Warner, Jim Forsyth, Alan Luttrell, and Max Ott.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5436 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims
against the City of Anthony in the sum of $124,115.78 was presented and on
motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said
ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported that repair was completed for Engine No. 2. Gas line for Plant heating is being laid. Doing painting. Will work on new electrical power to new heaters for engine room. Will be getting cooling tower ready for generation season. Discussed dismantling old steam engines for salvage. This could be done during the off season. Should be receiving final proposal from Western Farmers in next week or so. New employee is working out well.
BOY AND GIRL SCOUT TRASH PICK-UP
Larry Berry reported on the town trash pick-up project by the Boy and Girl Scouts. It was a good project. Atmos Energy provided hamburgers and hot dogs for the Scouts, cooked by Howard and Debbie Hatfield.
OBADIAH JENNINGS COMMEMORATION
The Mayor commented about the life of Obadiah Jennings as a founder of the City of Anthony on the 100th anniversary of his death. Commissioner Williams also gave some historical facts. A feature story was in the recent Anthony Republican. Cake and coffee would be served.
LAKE LEASE TRANSFER FOR LOT 5W APPROVED
Commissioner Williams made the motion for the City to approve the transfer of Lake Lot #5 W from Roberta J. Thompson to Linda F. Clements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.
LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that David Cherry and Nolan Younce be appointed to the Anthony Library Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Williams voting no.
Commissioner Williams would like for the Board to go out and solicit members.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / MUNICIPAL HALL CONCRETE WORK /
DUCT WORK PROJECT #16 / LAKE ROAD WORK / SEALING MATERIAL /
BOB HOLCOMB HIRED / CONTRACTOR ELECTRICAL COMPANIES /
SPECS FOR EQUIPMENT / ALTEC INFORMATION
City Superintendent Sechler reported the Municipal Hall concrete project will begin tomorrow.
Duct work will begin this week. Basketball will be curtailed for now. Project #16 is completed. Working on Project #1. Street Crew working on Gun Club road, changing out culverts.
Ten loads of gravel ordered for sealing, 250-280 ton. Street Crew working on ball field and soccer field north of practice ball field.
Robert Holcomb was hired for the Street Department.
Electrical companies will be reviewed to help electrical crew. Work session was suggested to determine what is needed.
Bid specs will be put together for pickup truck, loader, backhoe and dump truck.
He and Steve Wilkinson will be going to St. Joe to inspect Altec Truck Manufacturing.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST
Gwen Warner, Donna Crowe and Roger Powell gave a report on the proposed activities for May 13 for Balloon Fest. They would like to have part of Bluff Street and Kansas Street blocked for various rides and games. Electric power for the activities will be needed.
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City close part of Bluff Street approximately 12 Noon to 5:00 P.M., and part of Kansas approximately 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., for Balloon Fest activities and allowing Parade. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 15 minutes for consultation with an attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship with Jim Forsyth, City Attorney; City Superintendent, Chief of Police and City Clerk/Administrator present. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 9:32 A.M. the City Commission room was cleared with Jim Forsyth, City Attorney; City Superintendent, Chief of Police, and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 9:47 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.
EBH CONTRACT – K-2 KLINK PROJECT
Alan Luttrell, EBH President, discussed the work his firm has done and the information provided without charge. He appreciates the City of Anthony as a client.
Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City retain EBH engineer services for the K-2 resurfacing KLINK Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
Luttrell will look into funding for the water projects through Rural Development Funding, and also what is required when considering annexation and also cost estimate.
CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS
-Roads at Lake are looking good.
-Park direction sign needed on Main for Prospect Park.
-I.D. Board Building needs access way developed for building.
-Bids for truck.
-Good job at ball field.
CAPITAL CREDITS – ALFALFA ELECTRIC
Max Ott of Alfalfa Electric presented a $21,445.46 check for capital credits. Capital credits have been given to the City over the last 10 or 11 years. These credits were for the time when the City purchased power directly from Alfalfa Electric. In 1986 switched to Western Farmers who does not give capital credits. Should receive $56,000 over the next 5 or 6 years.
WATERSHED REQUEST
Wynona Mandevill was present to request the City Commission's permission to hold a demo at the Lake on the West Bank north of the dam through the Watershed Grant.
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City allow the Watershed Demo Project the first part of June at the Lake. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
LAKE IMPROVEMENT / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The City Commission and Carrie Miller discussed the Lake Improvement Community Development Coordinator position and the events over the last two years. Money for the next month to finance the position is available through the Watershed Grant. Carrie Miller will continue in the position for another month with benefits. Other sources of funding are to be sought.
The Agreement with the County for using the office space in former State Highway Department is to be reviewed.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / RON HILL / TRASH PICK-UP / NEW MAN /
UNLOADING TRUCK / HALL WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR WALKERS
Chief of Police Blevins reported that he had talked to Ron Hill about van location and signs. He talked to Mike Wyatt about trash pick-up. Otherwise a quiet week. He will be gone fishing next week.
The new man is working out well. He worked third shift a couple of times. Will be back with Officer Moore.
Commissioner Williams asked about trucks unloading in front of the Lumberyard blocking the street. Blevins will talk with Roger Downing about the situation and also review the unloading at Gene's.
Mayor Hatfield questioned the vehicles with Oklahoma tags who are Kansas residents.
The Municipal Hall will not be opened for walkers during the air conditioning project construction.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / TRANSPORTATION MEETING /
MIKE WYATT / PERSONNEL MANUAL / BOND ISSUE /
FREE LAND GIVE-AWAY / ARBOR DAY
City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that he will attend Transportation meeting for the taxi on Wednesday.
He asked Mike Wyatt to attend the Commission meeting May 1, 2006.
Personnel Manual will be put back on the agenda.
Wastewater Bond funding at the Lake will be put on the agenda.
Also information for the Free Land Give-Away needs to be reviewed.
Arbor Day is Friday, April 28, 2006, at 4:00 P.M., at the East Prospect Park.
APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
RESURFACING K-44 HIGHWAY
Commissioner Williams made the motion for the City to advertise seeking bids for resurfacing K-44 Highway KLINK Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.
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