CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
August 17, 2009
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, Tedder, Hall and Hammersmith. Absent: None. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Kenny Hodson, Maria and Payson Hedlund, Steve White, and Debbie Hatfield.
Mayor Barbara Muse gave the Invocation.
Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 08/18/09 PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5604 making appropriation for $83,056.36 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $49,980.97 for 08/18 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.
WORK SESSION HELD CONCERNING THE SUNFLOWER H20 PROJECT
A Work Session was held at 8:00 a.m. with Dan Bird, City Superintendent Grant Sechler, City Clerk/Administrator Don Heidrick, and Police Chief John Blevins present. No decisions were made.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION
Steve White and Debbie Hatfield of the Anthony Industrial Development Board were present to recommend a graduated reduction each year of utilities through 2013 for Hillbilly Jill’s Restaurant. Although they have been in business for about 8 months, they would recommend the discounts apply for the last 4 months of 2009 at 10%; 8% for calendar year 2010; 6% for calendar year 2011; 4% for calendar year 2012 and 2% for calendar year 2013.
The Jensen’s were not aware of the availability of a discount when they started their business. The information will be presented through the Chamber of Commerce now.
Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approves the Anthony Industrial Development Board’s recommendation to provide the utility discounts for Hill Billy Jill’s Restaurant as proposed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 744
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.
Mayor Muse made the motion for the City to adopt Resolution No. 744. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Maria and Payson Hedlund were present to inquire about the future of their building. A Dangerous Structure Notice has been sent to them and a Hearing has been set for September 21st. An Engineer has inspected the building. Public Officer Hodson said that the City wants to work with them. The City is concerned about the safety of the public. Hedlund’s need to determine what they will do.
The Health Nuisance issues are being addressed according to Hedlund’s.
2010 BUDGET HEARING
Mayor Muse made the motion that the regular meeting be closed and the 2010 Budget Hearing opened.
The City Commission discussed the 2010 Budget. There were no comments from the Public. Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the 2010 Budget. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.
Mayor Muse made the motion to close the Public Hearing and open the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/GARFIELD LIFT STATION PROBLEMS/LAKE SHOWERS AND TOILETS/DOING VARIOUS JOBS/MET WITH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Superintendent Sechler reported that there were problems with the Garfield Lift Station. He went to Wichita to get a portable pump. The motors and pumps are being worked on in Wichita. Commissioner Hall asked about having extra pumps on hand.
They drained the shower lines in the main Campground at the Lake and found they were filled with soap and sand. 5 Chambers were installed.
He recommended getting flushing toilets and showers, and pay for them with Lake Capital Improvement Funds. It would involve pumping uphill and putting in a new system.
Making inspections for the Freeport State Bank.
Finished concrete work at the Wastewater Plant. Installed asphalt on South Pennsylvania, Street Striping, replacing culverts, and installing new Electric service at the Lake.
Superintendent Sechler, Don Heidrick and Donna Crowe met with the Harper County Administrator about disposal of fire debris. Hopefully, the Urgent Need Grant will be ready in 30 days.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/SEARCH WARRANT/MEETINGS/RAMBO TAKEN TO SCHOOLS
Chief Blevins reported that Officer Hodson developed a Search Warrant that led to drugs and paraphernalia in the 100 block of South Santa Fe, with KHP and Sheriff’s Department assisting. Two persons were taken into custody.
He attended a Juvenile Multi-Task Force Team Meeting.
Chief Blevins went to a Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Sector Networking Events Meeting in Wichita. It dealt with problems with Grants received.
Officer Schultz took Rambo to Anthony and Harper Elementary schools to run lockers. There were no alerts. He is scheduled to do Chaparral High School.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/SECRETARY OF COMMERCE/MEETING ADJOURNED UNTIL WEDNESDAY/FEED AT PARK NEAR POOL/NO MEETING AUGUST 24TH/MEETING IN SEPTEMBER WILL BE SEPTEMBER 8TH.
City Administrator Don Heidrick reported that the Kansas Secretary of Commerce would be in Anthony later in the morning and view the fire scene and discuss what they can do.
The Commission Meeting this morning will be adjourned until Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., for the Urgent Need Grant.
He is working on the Lease/Purchase for the Kerr Building addition.
There will be no meeting next week, August 24th. The first meeting in September will be on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., because of the Labor Day Holiday on Monday.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Fire Chief Hodson reminded everybody about the Picnic at the Pool at 6:30 p.m. If it rains, it will be at the Anthony Downs Race Track.
He had been in contact with Tom Finger of Rural Development about a 55/45 Grant for the replacement of a grass Fire Fighting Rig. Estimated cost would be about $13,000 to $15,000 for the City share. Maybe a Lease/Purchase could be obtained or funding from various Funds. It would replace a 1955 Jeep model.
It was general consensus to pursue the Grant if funding can be met.
SUNFLOWER H20 PROJECT
The Commission discussed pros and cons of continued association with the Sunflower H2O group. We need to think about future needs. Anthony Lake may benefit. Superintendent Sechler was concerned about putting in jeopardy what the City is pursuing now for Water Improvements. We may need to have a Work Session on the topic.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes for discussion prior to Acquisition of Real Estate. Commissioner Tedder seconded the motion. Motion carried.
At 9:50 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with City Superintendent Sechler and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 10:05 a.m., The Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.
DIESEL FUEL BIDS
The City had received Bids proposals for 15,000 gallons of Diesel Fuel for the Power Plant for $2.03 a gallon from Farmer’s Coop and $2.02 a gallon from Farmer’s Oil. After discussion, the City Commission decided to split the request between the two firms for 7,500 gallons each. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accept the Bid from Farmer’s Coop for 7,500 gallons of Diesel Fuel for $2.03 a gallon and accept the Bid from Farmer’s Oil for 7,500 gallons of Diesel Fuel for $2.02 a gallon. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, August 19th, AT 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator
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Barbara Muse, Mayor