CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

August 7, 2006

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; Kenny Hodson, Deputy Chief of Police; Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; Peggy Schmidt, and Mary Kujawa.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 8/08 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5451 and 8/08 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $229,325.24 for appropriation ordinance and $49,928.33 for the 8/08 payroll were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 8/08 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

CAT PROBLEM

Peggy Schmidt asked about her rights to control cats on her property. There is a cat problem in her neighborhood. She would like to get rid of them. The City Commission has discussed the control of cats. She plans to trap and take them to the farm or to the Humane Society.

ADDITIONAL MONEY WANTED FOR LAKE

Mary Kujawa, Lake Leaseholder, asked that the Commission fund some money for the Lake during the budget discussion. Funding for silt ponds project has been discussed. And funding for rip rap planning for shoreline has been discussed. A demonstration is planned.

PASTURE LAND LEASE

After discussion, Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City withdraw the lease for 53.7 acres of pasture land south of town with Chris Hedlund and leave the land vacant to help rejuvenate the grazing condition of the land, and review the situation in one year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

2007 ANTHONY LIBRARY BUDGET

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accept the 2007 Library Budget presented by Anthony Public Library Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve and the Mayor be authorized to sign the status of Neighborhood Revitalization Part C completion form for the Industrial Development Building north of town. Commissioner Koeppen seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / LIFT STATION / KDHE MEETING /

NORTH JENNINGS SEWER PROJECT / CONCRETE PADS AT LAKE / KDOT MEETING /

STREET SEALING TO BEGIN SOON

City Superintendent Sechler reported contractors have started work on sewer lift at Diamond Court. Pole guards will be considered for the lift station at the water tower. There is a meeting scheduled Wednesday with KDHE on the Anthony Lake TMDL Study at 11:00 A.M.

The sewer project for North Jennings should begin soon. Will check on rebidding for the concrete pads at Lake.

City Superintendent Sechler reported that he and Commissioner Koeppen attended the KDOT meeting regarding cities participating in decision process on projects that are not KLINK or Geometric projects. Street sealing will begin soon. Crew is clearing path for new line to Plant. KLINK Project will begin around August 21.

SUNFLOWER REGIONAL WATER PROGRAM

After discussion and report from the City Superintendent, it was consensus of City Commission that the City not participate in the Sunflower Regional Water Program.

NO WAKE SPEED

The City Commission discussed the low level of the Lake. There is a sign up now indicating jet skis and ski boats prohibited. A sign indicating no wake speed will be placed.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / 2007 BUDGET /

ESTIMATE FOR TRACTOR MOWER FOR RECREATION /

I.D. BOARD MEETING / PIONEER FEED

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported he has informational sheets for 2007 Budget discussion. He is getting estimate on new tractor mower for Recreation. Monthly Industrial Development Board meeting at 12 Noon at Smokehouse West was cancelled. Pioneer Feed at Harper County Fair is Thursday, which the City is helping to sponsor.

RESOLUTION NO. 663 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION OF THE City of Anthony OF THE STATE OF Kansas AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MUNICIPAL LEASE AGREEMENT (KANZA Bank BANK LEASE) AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 633 authorizing lease/purchase agreement with Kanza Bank to fund two utility trucks. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / PIGEON PROBLEM/ TICKETS

Deputy Chief Hodson reported that he had provided information regarding the problem of pigeons in the City. He will get information on the cost for a pigeon control program.

Four warning tickets were issued for cars parking on wrong side of street. Clean-up notice on North Anthony. No domestic disturbances this week.

BUDGET 2007

The City Commission went over the draft copy of the 2007 Budget and discussed the Budget in detail and changes were made. A Public Hearing for the 2007 Budget will be set at the next City Commission meeting.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor