CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

April 30, 2007

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, Dickey, and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; Kenny Hodson, Deputy Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Steve Wilkinson, Creighton Cullop, and Lori Jensen.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 5/01 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5486 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $38,461.72 for appropriation ordinance and 5/01 City Payroll for $41,492.59 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith, said ordinance and 5/01 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head, reported that they were at the Health Fair and set up with Mid-West Energy Booth. They had a display on safety.

He and Grant met with FAA west of town. We are going to upgrade their service.

Lights are installed on concession stand at ball field. A truck hit a power pole and broke it north of Bob Parsons causing outage.

Rebuilding 2 miles of line for Prairie Belting.

Upgrade service to D&L Polishing. Doing maintenance. Moving street light poles at LL&G and Main.

Lighting at Lake Bath house was discussed. Moving poles pile was discussed.

GO-KART TRACK

Creighton Cullop was present to discuss the insurance for the Go-Kart Track. Track will be open for members only. No events. Waivers will be signed. The City Commission was in agreement that it will be safe as possible and will be used by members only.

PROJECT PARK AT ANTHONY LAKE

Lori Jensen of Xi Zeta Sorority updated the Commission about Project Park at Anthony Lake. There has been support and donations and they are ready to purchase playground equipment and wanted approval by the City for location and moving old equipment. City Superintendent Sechler has been in contact and will meet with them and possibly the Lake Board.

There is Grant possibility for further development and will be in contact with Donna Crowe.

The City will help with installation.

RESOLUTION NO. 675 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) AS THEY APPLY TO THE CITY OF ANTHONY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2006.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 675. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

WATER EMERGENCY PLAN

Commissioner Williams, City Superintendent Sechler and City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick had met to go over and finalize the update, the Water Emergency Plan for Anthony.

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the amended version of the City of Anthony Water Emergency Plan. The motion was seconded by Commission Dickey. Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS FOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURES HEARINGS

RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY TO FIX A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER, THE OWNERS AGENT, ANY LIENHOLDER OF RECORDS AND ANY OCCUPANT OF THE STRUCTURE MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY THE STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

1. Resolution No. 676 – 522 North Penn;

2. Resolution No. 677 – 406 South Anthony;

3. Resolution No. 678 – 315 North Springfield;

4. Resolution No. 679 – 304 South Springfield;

5. Resolution No. 680 – 524 North Penn;

6. Resolution No. 681 – 410 South Anthony;

7. Resolution No. 682 – 122 North Kansas

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopt Resolutions No. 676 through Resolution No. 682. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDERS – FOR HEALTH NUISANCES ABATEMENT AND

INOPERABLE VEHICLE NUISANCE ABATEMENT

Health Nuisance Abatement

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City serve Order to June M. Henderson ETAL for abatement of health nuisance at 304 South Springfield. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City serve Order to Howard V. and Sharon K. Grahan for abatement of health nuisance at 402 South Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City serve Order to Richard C. Davis for abatement of health nuisance at 122 North Kansas. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City serve Order to Elsie M. Patterson for abatement of health nuisance at 324 South Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City serve Order to Chelsa R. Renner for abatement of health nuisance at 704 East Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Inoperable Vehicle Abatement

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City serve Order to Elsie M. Patterson for inoperable vehicle abatement at 324 South Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City issue Notice to Proceed to Hi-Grade Sand for the demolition of the structure at 309 West Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / HEALTH NUISANCES, INOPERABLE VEHICLE NOTICES / NEW PATROL CAR / ASSISTED HIGHWAY PATROL / TWO BOYS FOUND /

HEALTH FAIR BOOTH / RAMBO TO SCHOOL / NOTICE FOR BUILDING NUMBERING REQUIREMENT / LOOSE DOGS / PROPERTY CONDITION

Deputy Chief of Police Hodson reported that they had been working on health nuisances, inoperable vehicle and weed notices.

New patrol car in operation after radio installed Friday afternoon.

Assisted Highway Patrol on accident on K-2 near Clark house and then assisted with fatality accident on Sunday on K-2 north of City Limits.

Two boys reported who did not return home were found. It may be an SRS case.

Had booth at Health Fair, display Meth Program and had Rambo.

Rambo taken to elementary school.

Discussed wording for notice about building numbering requirements. Commissioner Hekel commented about loose dogs, and the condition of property on Lawrence Street.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / GEOMETRIC PROJECT /

TREES REMOVED AT AIRPORT / KMU AND KMGA MEETING / CONCRETE LOCATIONS /

MET WITH KIOWA ADMINISTRATOR / WATER LEAKAGE REPAIR /

NO SATURDAY WORK / SUMMER HELP /

WATER/WASTEWATER POSITION / STREET POSITION /

COMMISSIONER HEKEL MADE ROUNDS WITH STARK / BAR SCREEN AT LAGOONS

City Superintendent Sechler talked with KDOT and engineers about

K-2/K-44 Geometric Project. KDOT asked about City funding any of the $44,400 overage. They have not had good results from rebidding projects. They would like to go ahead with this project.

The Commission was in agreement to have him approach KDOT with proposal to pay half of overage up to $22,000 and KDOT pay the other half plus any change orders.

The Street Crew removed ten trees at west end of Airport as required by FAA. FAA and EBH have been informed. Hopeful fuel project can move forward.

He, Steve and Larry will attend KMU annual Conference on Thursday and Friday and KMGA meeting on Friday.

Crews will start preparing locations for concrete. Grass seeding at Airport will be done.

Kiowa City Administrator met with him about two hours to go over inspections policy and licenses for plumbing, electric and mechanical permitting.

Family with high water usage on South LL&G from water line under house that broke, they will repair the line.

Contractor who is to do Gun Club roof wants to work on Saturday against contract agreement. Request was denied.

Working on getting Summer help and Water/Wastewater position. Will look at Street Department apps this afternoon.

Commissioner Hekel made rounds with Terry Stark to check lift stations. Asked about control panel for Garfield lift station. Will do within two weeks. Bar screen at Lagoons needs attention.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Extensive discussion about truck parking. Several truck owners are interested in having truck parking area.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / BONDING /

TELEPHONE FRANCHISE RENEWAL / ATMOS FRANCHISE /

AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT / ARBOR DAY / WORKERS COMP RIDER /

VOLUNTEER WORK

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that he had been working on restating faith/performance bonds for City Clerk and City Treasurer positions. Also coverage will be extended to all City employees.

AT&T franchise will be up for renewal for 2008. Paperwork needs to be completed by November for AT&T processing.

ATMOS Franchise renewal is due the first of June. City Attorney Jim Forsyth will be asked to review the franchise.

Draft of agreement with school district for the football field.

He attended Arbor Day Ceremonies, Friday. The City received Tree City USA Award for the 22^nd time.

Mayor talked with Tim Eaton about Workers Comp rider for the City for projects coverage and a coverage for volunteer work for constructing Fire Department building.

SRS OFFICE

Mayor Hatfield had contact with Representatives Dennis McKinney, Vince Wetta, and Don Jordan, director at SRS about SRS office in Anthony.

Anthony needs to come up with a proposal.

Need to eventually solicit letters of approval.

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 _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor