CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

April 9, 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, 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 Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Kenny Hodson, Melissa Hodson, Larry Berry, Danny Muse, Tim Eaton, Kim Barnes and daughter, Sydney; Jim Forsyth, Tami Greve, and Donna Crowe.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5483 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $85,965.97 for appropriation ordinance was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED

City Clerk/Administrator Don Heidrick administered the oath of office to City Commissioners Bernie Hammersmith, Chet Dickey and David Williams.

CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION / CAKE SERVED

Mayor Hatfield presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Roger Koeppen for 4 years and 11 months of service and dedication as City Commissioner.

Cake and coffee were served in his honor.

MAYOR ELECTION

Howard Hatfield was re-elected Mayor for two years.

POWER PLANT REPORT

Power Plant Superintendent Larry Berry introduced new Power Plant employee Danny Muse.

New conduit, wiring and fans have been installed on transformers. Unit #2 main oil pump drive coupler has been installed. New boilers were inspected by the State. They requested that a boiler shut down switch be installed at the top of each stairway, which they have done.

Will start to change plant to summer operation. Mowing continues, need to clean out cooling tower and blow out all unit's radiator.

Need to plan wrecking out old units.

BUILDING DEMOLITION BIDS

Bids were opened for the building demolition at 309 West Main.

1. Hi Grade Sand- $ 49,109

2. Stone Sand, Great Bend- $ 77,960

3. K&S, LLC, Kansas City, KS- $147,260

4. Midland Wrecking Inc., Lenexa- $204,802

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City accept the bid from Hi Grade Sand for $49,109 for the building demolition at 309 West Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the Electric Reserve money be borrowed to pay for the building demolition at 309 West Main, until a bond issue can be authorized. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning non-elected personnel and consultation with an attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship for 15 minutes. Commissioner Hammersmith seconded the motion. Motion carried. At 10:25 A.M., the City Commission Room was cleared with Chief of Police Blevins, City Superintendent Sechler, City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick and City Attorney Jim Forsyth present. At 10:40 A.M. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

AFTER PROM ACTIVITIES DONATION

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City give $100 toward the after Prom activities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Williams voting no.

APPOINTMENT TO MUNICIPAL HALL EVENTS BOARD

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City appoint J.D. Hays to the Municipal Hall Events Board as the Chamber of Commerce Representative as recommended by the Chamber Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CLEAN-UP WEEK

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City sponsor a clean-up period, May 7^th to May 12^th with Wyatt Trash doing the pick-up. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

WAIVE MUNICIPAL HALL RENTAL FEE

Tami Greve was present to request that the City waive the Municipal Hall rental fee for the Health Fair sponsored by the Anthony Medical Center. Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City waive the Municipal Hall rental fee for the Health Fair sponsored by the Anthony Medical Center. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

GRANT CONSIDERATION

Donna Crowe was present to discuss the City's projects for possible Grant application. The LMI Survey would be needed for CDBG Grant applications. Members of the Commission discussed looking at the Priority List for City projects.

MAYOR APPOINTS STANDING COMMITTEES

Mayor Hatfield appointed the following standing committees:

Commissioner of Finance David Williams, Chet Dickey assistant; Commissioner of Utilities Robert Hekel, assistant B.J. Hammersmith; Commissioner of Parks, Police and Fire Department, Commissioner Hammersmith, assistant Robert Hekel; Commissioner of Street Department, Airport, Commissioner Chet Dickey, assistant Commissioner David Williams.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / DEREGULATION BILL / DRAINAGE PROJECTS /

INFO SHEET FOR H2O PROJECT / WORKING ON PRAIRIE BELTING PROJECT /

GEOMETRIC PROJECT JULY START DATE / EMERGENCY WATER PLAN /

SEWER PROBLEM / TREES TO REMOVE / PICKUP TAGS /

OLD DUMP TRUCK / SKID LOADER PROJECT

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the Kansas Senate voted and approved House Bill 2032, the KMU Municipal Utility Deregulation Bill.

The Street Department will hope to work on 3 drainage projects, one at Airport, around Airport Terminal for Contractor to seed; one on north side of West Acres and one at Ball Field.

He will work on information sheet for Sunflower H2O Project. Work continues on new service for Prairie Belting. Power line staking sheets and transformer pod design are being worked on.

Early and late start dates for K-2/K-44 Geometric Project are in mid July.

Need to review City's Emergency Water Plan.

May have problem with a sewer service on North Bluff. Have trees to remove yet. Still working on tags for pickups.

Mayor Hatfield asked about old dump truck being used by Jay Hall at Lake and Water/Wastewater. Superintendent Sechler will check with Ralph Wike about condition of transmission – Some discussion about use of flatbed truck.

Still working on skid loader project.

Hired Matt Jaeger, to begin work 1^st of May.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / ALCO THEFT / DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE /

WEAPON VIOLATIONS / SPEED LIMIT ON GARFIELD

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Officer Schultz investigated theft at Alco. Two search warrants and arrest warrants were obtained. Two persons in custody. Employee had assisted in theft. All of property was recovered, except one item.

Officer Hodson responded to domestic disturbance and got waiver of search. Marijuana and paraphernalia were located. One person in custody.

Officer Houston got call of suicidal person. In the investigation it was determined that the person was armed and stated there were explosives at his residence. Suspect taken into custody for weapons violations and aggravated assault. ATF from Wichita was contacted and came, no explosives were found.

City Commission discussed increasing speed limit on Garfield from 30 to 40. Chief Blevins will review increasing the speed limit.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / GLAD TO BE BACK /

TRANSPORTATION MEETING / ITEMS HAD BEEN COVERED EARLIER

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick said he was happy to be back after his illness.

He reported that the Summit meeting for Transportation taxi will be April 17^th in Hutchinson. He, Commissioner Hekel and Commissioner Hammersmith will attend the meeting. Commissioner Dickey indicated he would like to attend also.

Other items on his report had been covered on the agenda.

INSURANCE RENEWAL

The City Commission reviewed information from Tim Eaton about the insurance coverage for the City. Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City renew Insurance coverage through Strong Insurance Agency. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

TRUCK PARKING DISCUSSION

City Commission discussed extensively truck parking that is occurring in the lots behind the Tradewinds Motel. There is concern about the effect on the street conditions. Selling the lots was discussed. No decision was made, but situation will be discussed further.

Commission was wondering about the status of the old football field agreement with the School District.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor