CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

August 3, 2009

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Dickey and Tedder. Absent: Hall and Hammersmith. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Cynthia Clark, Kenny Hodson, Donna Crowe, Steve Bellesine, Brick Prickett, and Other interested persons.

Debra Traxler of the Congregational Church gave the Invocation.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 08/05/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5602 making appropriation for $57,876.57 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $52,577.07 for 08/05 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.

GRANT OFFER – AIRPORT APRON REHABILITATION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission approves the Grant Offer with FAA for the Airport Apron Rehabilitation for $479,211.00 with the City match of $23,961.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the Interlocal Government Agreement with Harper County Board of Health for the mutual use of Metro Courier, Inc. for pick-up of Water specimens and delivery to KDHE Lab. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

2010 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City set the 2010 Budget Hearing for August, 17^th at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission room. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 737 – 129 W. MAIN

A RESOLUTION 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.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City Commission adopts Resolution No. 737. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 738 – 131 W. MAIN

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City Commission adopts Resolution No. 738. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 739 – 135 W. MAIN

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY TO FIX A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER, THE OWNERS AGENT, ANY LIENHOLDER OR 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.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City Commission adopts Resolution No. 739. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

ORDER – 135 W. MAIN

Mayor Muse read the Order for abatement of Health Nuisance at 135 W. Main.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion to accept the Findings of Fact and issue the Order for abatement of Health Nuisance to Payson K. Hedlund and Maria C. Hedlund, 1617 W. 140 Ave. N., Milton, KS 67106. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

GOLF CLUB PRESENTATION AND REQUEST

Steve Bellesine and Brick Prickett of the Anthony Golf Club were present to discuss the needs of the Anthony Golf Course.

After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City do away with the Lease requirement for the Anthony Golf Club. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City pays the insurance and property taxes for the buildings, accept the deed on the property, and provide discount for the Electric Utility billing except for the Energy Charge. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City have a Lease/Purchase with the Anthony Golf Club for equipment and use purchase power for benefit of the Anthony Golf Club. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE REQUEST

Commissioner Tedder reported that the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee had met to consider several proposals.

The Anthony Community Care Center is requesting $44,326.00 to update the kitchen and meet certain State Fire Marshal Report requirements.

There was discussion among those people present if the project conforms with the intent of the Wayne Dennis Will. This proposal will be given to the City Attorney for review.

The Fire Department is requesting 25 pair of insulated boots and two coolers.

The Anthony Chamber of Commerce wants to replace 120 Welcome and 120 American Flags, but the Committee tabled the request to obtain more information. Gwen Warner was present to answer any questions that had come up regarding the Flag request. The need to replace all the flags was questioned. Gwen said that the Flags are in poor condition and need to be replaced.

Friendship Meals is needing a new ice machine. Commissioner Tedder has been getting prices for them. One on-line price seems to be the best price.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the recommendation of the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee and fund the Firemen’s request for 25 pair of new boots and two coolers for $9,275 and fund up to $1,500 for a new Ice Machine for Friendship Meals. After discussion with Gwen Warner of the Chamber of Commerce, to go ahead and fund the Anthony Chamber of Commerce’s request for new Flags up to $4,400. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT FUND/SPECIAL STREET AND HIGHWAY FUND

City Clerk/Administrator Don Heidrick reported that $35,000 to $38,000 will be needed for the City to match the FAA Grant offers. We had discussed using the Municipal Equipment Fund from various Departments with the 2010 Budget. We may need to tap that Fund a number of times, such as Airport match. Special Street and Highway Fund will be needed for KLINK this year and the next two years. Other items had been reported earlier.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2754

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. G-2754. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion approved.

RESOLUTION NO. 740

PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF K.S.A. 12-3009, 12-3010, AND 12-3301, THERE IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PLOODPLAIN ZONING REGULATIONS WITHIN ANTHONY, KANSAS ALL OF THE REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THAT DOCUMENT THEREAFTER KNOWN AND REFERRED TO AS THE “FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE FOR ANTHONY, KANSAS”.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 740. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/MICRO-UTILITY TRUCK/SHOPLIFTING CASE AT DOLLAR GENERAL/JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD

Chief Blevins reported we are ready to go with issuing Micro-Utility Truck permits. They investigated a Shoplifting Case at Dollar General. A Juvenile was arrested for Misdemeanor Theft. Attended the Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board Meeting and reviewed the FY-09 end of year report.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/KEC CONTRACT/POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS/WHEATLAND ELECTRIC/KLINK APPLICATIONS/MEETING WITH KDHE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Superintendent Sechler reported that the KEC Contract can be put on the Agenda for next week.

He spoke with Greg Wilson for an update on power supply options. Maybe have a workshop in the near future.

They met with Mid-State Engineering Co. to look at possible metering requirements at the Power Plant. They will furnish cost estimates for metering and the line.

There is a meeting scheduled with Wheatland this coming week.

The 2012 KLINK Application was sent on Wednesday.

He met with the KDHE Environmental Engineer concerning disposal of material from the downtown fire.

ELECTRIC CONTROL BOXES FOR HARPER WELL BID PROPOSALS

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the Electric Control Boxes Bid from Stanion Electric for the five Harper Wells for $1,225.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

Mayor Muse 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

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Barbara Muse, Mayor