CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

August 27, 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 Don Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Scott with McClellan Sound, Cory Elliott, J.D. Hays, Doug Hite, Donna Crowe, and Bryant Anderson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5503 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $28,865.46 for appropriation ordinance was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Terry Stark, Department Head, gave a report on the Water/Wastewater Department activities. They are preparing for annual sewer cleaning and doing general maintenance.

In water portion, they are repairing leaky water meters. Replaced the motor controller at #4 Well. Repairing concrete around water meters on Main Street.

Mayor asked about meter change out program, when it was done last. May be good to set up meter replacement program now and look into automatic meter read out program and replace meters with the automatic read out meters. This will be reviewed.

MUNICIPAL HALL EVENTS COMMITTEE –

MUNICIPAL HALL SOUND SYSTEM

J.D. Hays, Doug Hite and Scott of McClelland Sound Inc. were present to explain McClelland proposal for acoustical paneling and sound system and answer questions of the City Commissioners.

After answering the questions, Mayor Hatfield made motion that the City accept the recommendation of the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee and Municipal Hall Events Committee and approve the purchase of the acoustical paneling and sound system proposal for Municipal Hall from McClelland Sound Inc. for $27,043.11. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Williams voting no.

ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER REQUEST

Bryant Anderson, Anthony Medical Center CEO, was present to request the City's assistance in applying for a CDBG Community Facilities Application. It would be to assist in the construction of a new Wellness Center located near the Medical Center. Every effort would be made to fill the vacant building that now houses the Wellness Center.

Donna Crowe believes that there is not enough time to complete an application by the November 1 deadline. An LMI Survey would need to be completed. An environmental review would be required. Engineer and architect services need to be procured.

A current CDBG project needs to be closed out before a new application is submitted. The City is limited to one project at a time for CDBG assistance. The City may need to apply for CDBG assistance for the Water Department Projects. The City engineer will be contacted.

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

Commissioners Hekel and Dickey, City Superintendent and City Clerk/ Administrator met with Mike Wyatt of Waytt Trash Service. The pros and cons of curb trash pick-up was discussed. A public meeting could be held.

2008 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

At 9:30 A.M., the Mayor closed the regular City Commission meeting to open the 2008 Budget Public Hearing for the 2008 Budget as proposed. No one from the Public was present for comments. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the 2008 City Budget as presented at the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

TENNIS COURTS / GEOMETRIC PROJECT

Commissioner Williams reported on the meeting with a contractor, to review the needs for repairing the North Tennis Courts near the Swimming Pool. The contractor will present bid for the base and also one with recommended fencing for the courts.

He also attended the meeting with KDOT representatives for the Geometric Project for East Main. Questions were answered by City Superintendent Sechler. KDOT's Alan Grunder said the placement of new stop lights would be questioned if the old ones need to be removed for the project. Engineer said the present stop lights would not have to be affected.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / CASES CLEARED UP / STOLEN VEHICLE

Chief of Police Blevins reported that they had cleared up nine cases that occurred between May and August. They were Burglary, Attempted Burglary, Theft and Criminal Damage to Property. A total of six juveniles involved. Cases are at County Attorney. Excellent follow-up by Deputy Chief Hodson.

Investigated stolen auto report. Vehicle located by Race Track.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE /

LETTER TO SUSAN CROFT / CITY CODE / LEGISLATIVE DAY AT FRIENDSHIP MEALS

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported information was available for the annual League Conference. Registrations need to be made by September 21 to avoid late fee.

A letter had been sent to Susan Croft as requested by the City Commission.

Scott Hildebrand of the League had been contacted again. He said he should have the City Code to us by the week after next.

Legislative Day will be observed by the Friendship Meals on September 6^th. The City Commission and officers are invited to come.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The City Commissioners discussed the Christmas Party and were in agreement to hold it like in years past with meal catered and having the annual awards. It is scheduled for Friday, December 7^th, this year.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S WRITTEN REPORT / POLE DAMAGE / SKID LOADER

The City Superintendent's written report was read by the Mayor. The installation of the new Lake playground equipment should begin today.

He had discussed the pole damage done by Don Reber's farm equipment with the Electric Line Crew and no one remembers saying anything about the pole being rotten. One of the crew remembers saying it was a skinny pole. About one-half the thickness of the pole was removed. It would not have mattered if it was a new pole or one that had been in the ground for several years. It needed to be replaced. It was not rotten. Poles are not depreciated.

The new skid loader was delivered.

LETTER TO MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS

A letter to the Mayor and Commissioners was received from Larry and Mary Robb, Lake Leaseholders, about the City's care for the Lake area. They generally believe improvement could be made. The letter will be presented to the City Superintendent and a reply made.

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