CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
August 6, 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; Grant K. Sechler Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican;, Kenny Hodson, Susan Croft, JoAnn Wright, Connie Shellhammer, and Katelin Niccole Cousins.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 8/07 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5500 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $92,206.29 for appropriation ordinance and 8/07 City Payroll for $49,419.38 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and 8/07 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
REQUEST TO SELL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE
NEXT TO IDLE HOUR
JoAnn Wright, owner of Idle Hour, requested permission to sell Cereal Malt Beverage in the City Parking Lot on the east side of Idle Hour, August 24, 2007. The City Commission was in agreement and asked an ordinance be written for approval.
STREET VACATION REQUEST
Susan Croft was present to request again the vacation of Vermont from Garfield to her property. Members of the City Commission had examined the area in question. There was discussion of just vacating the area needed for Susan Croft's new house. Susan Croft indicated that if the area she requested was not vacated then she would not build. Mayor commented the City has put a lot of time into this, along with Sewer development cost.
Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City vacate Vermont Street 80 feet wide from Garfield to center line of vacated Highland Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. The motion failed 2-3.
Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City vacate Vermont Street 80 feet wide beginning at point the north property line of Lot 5 South to Center line of Highland Street 80 feet wide. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried 3-2.
RECREATION COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Williams made the motion to re-appoint Brandon Hazel and Brad Giesen to the Anthony Recreation Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.
APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPAL HALL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION EXEMPTION
The City Commission discussed the application for Municipal Hall Alcohol Consumption Exemption. Police Chief Blevins questioned the absence of a licensed caterer for serving alcohol. The League will be contacted.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE – 611 EAST MAIN
Mayor Hatfield opened the Public Hearing for Dangerous Structure located at 611 East Main at 9:00 A.M. Mayor Hatfield read Order and Findings of Facts for the dangerous structure at 611 East Main. Katelin Niccole Cousins was present and discussed her intentions for the structure. Health Officer Hodson presented information regarding the conditions of the structure.
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopt the Order and Findings of Fact for the dangerous structure at 611 East Main with repairing or demolish or remove the structure by November 6, 2007. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
Mayor called the meeting back into regular session and declared a recess for thirty minutes.
RESOLUTION NO. 687 ADOPTED
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, a vehicle nuisance has developed in The West 85 feet of the following described tract in the SE 1/4 of Sec. 24, Twp. 33 S. Range 7 West of the 6th P.M. Beginning 60 feet East of the NE corner of Block 11, East in Highland Addition to the City of Anthony, Kansas thence East 170 feet, thence South 100 feet, thence West 170 feet, thence North 100 feet to the place of beginning, 623 North Lincoln, Anthony, Harper County, Kansas – Owner of Record being Raphael A. and/or Brandi R. Gehlen.
Mayor Hatfield made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 687. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried 4-1.
OBJECTION
Commissioner Hekel said he was not going to vote for inoperable vehicle removal until Ron Hill's van used for message display, be regulated, on Main Street. The City Commission discussed having the van on Main. The difference of having it and company vans on Main was discussed.
TAXI MERGER / POST OFFICE REPAIR / MUNICIPAL HALL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Connie Shellhammer, Harper County Council on Aging, gave a report on the taxi merger with County Transportation. She discussed what had been done, between the County and City of Anthony and it is working out. Workshops are available.
State Representative Wetta has helped in trying to get the Post Office repaired. Contractor should be here to get started soon.
The Municipal Hall Committee is working on getting events for the Hall. Having a dinner and dance in the Hall for Christmas is being promoted called Christmas Ball in the Hall. They have discussed a sound system for the Hall.
2008 BUDGET
City Clerk/Administrator had provided a rough draft for the 2008 Budget. Several items were discussed. The Police Department salaries and salaries in general were discussed. A 2008 Budget work session will be held in the City Commission room, Thursday at 5:00 P.M. Information about salaries and a compiled list of department equipment needs that had been presented earlier by each Department Head was requested.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / GARAGE COMPLETE / CONCRETE APPROACH /
BREAK-INS / JUVENILE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE AND SCK COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD / 911 BOARD
Chief of Police Blevins reported a concrete approach to the Police garage would cost $1,345. The garage is complete except for the electrical.
They have worked an attempted break-in at Mueller's and a burglary/ theft at Gerber's Auction. They are still under investigation.
He attended Juvenile Community Advisory Committee Board meeting. He also attended South Central Kansas, Kansas Community Corrections Advisory Board meeting in Pratt.
Commissioner Hammersmith asked about the 911 Board. No new information on it from County yet.
BID FOR CONCRETE APPROACH
Mayor Hatfield made the motion to accept the bid of $1,345 from Triple B Construction for extending approach in front of Police garage, 39' x 10' x 4'' for $1,345.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried 4-1.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / GEOMETRIC PROJECT TO RESUME /
MET WITH EBH / SKID LOADER TO BE DELIVERED / PICKED UP KMEA INFRARED CAMERA / RECEIVED PRELIMINARY PLAT
City Superintendent Sechler reported that Contractors on Geometric Project should start again this week.
He spent Wednesday afternoon with Alan Luttrell of EBH going over Water/Wastewater Projects.
The new skid loader should be delivered August 13th.
He picked up KMEA Infrared Camera at City of Coffeyville for Power Plant and Electric Distribution to use.
He received preliminary plat for addition on the north edge of town.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Mayor Hatfield asked about the grates for the trees downtown and the sediment ponds at the Lake.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / KAN/OKLA BUILDING /
I.D. BOARD MEETING / ASK FOR BIDS FOR LEASE OF PASTURE LAND /
AUCTION LAND ON WEST SPRING
City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported the closing on the KanOkla Building was completed Friday. I.D. Board will have monthly meeting today.
Will go ahead and ask for bids to lease City pasture land south of town.
The City Commissioners were in agreement to have auction for the former railroad property on West Spring.
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