CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 1, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Howard Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Dickey, Hammersmith 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; Jim Forsyth, Don Hellar, John Haas, and Major Weiss.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head reported that all of the Power Plant house’s septic systems had been cleaned. Mowing is finished for the season. Doing general maintenance and working on annual sewer line cleaning.

On the Water side, they fixed a Water leak in the 100 block of South Lincoln. Repaired several leaky Water meters. Installed sink, pump, and rip rap at the Lake fish cleaning dock. Cleaning up tree row on the east side of the Lake. Finished flushing hydrants.

Mayor asked about fire rating at Lake, need to check with Leaseholders. Could install a dry hydrant. Commissioner Hekel asked about priority list, placement of hydrant. They are ready to go at the Power Plant with septic system. Lateral at Lake being worked on.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes regarding consultation with the City Attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an Attorney Client relationship. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 8:47 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with the Chief of Police, City Superintendent, City Clerk/Administrator and City Attorney remaining. At 9:02 a.m. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decision was made.

RESOLUTION NO. 721

A Resolution regarding KMU’S Kansas Mutual Aid Program for Utilities (KS-Map). Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves Resolution No. 721. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

KANSAS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the Kansas Mutual Aid Agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5568 making appropriation for $34,431.35 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

CONTRACT OF SALE

Acting Mayor C. David Williams III presented the contract between the City of Anthony and Atmos Energy Corporation to purchase land and Quit Claim Deed.

Mayor Hatfield left the City Commission Room.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City execute the Contract with Atmos Energy Corporation and proceed with the land sale. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield returned to the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING

The Mayor closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m. Don Hellar, EBH engineer was present for Hearing, regarding the Rural Development 25% Grant, 75% Loan Application for Water System Improvements. There were no comments from the Public. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing and Mayor Hatfield called the meeting back into regular session.

SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

John Haas of Ranson Financial Consultants was present to explain the offering for Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series A, 2009 of the City of Anthony, Kansas for Tennis Court Improvements, and Sunrise Addition Street and Sewer Improvements.

RESOLUTION NO. 722

A Resolution authorizing the offering for Sales of General Obligation Bonds, Series A, 2009 of the City of Anthony, Kansas.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves Resolution No. 722. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Roll call vote was held and the motion carried with Commissioners Hekel, Hammersmith, Dickey, Williams and Mayor Hatfield voting yea. Nays none.

MANUFACTURING BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Major Weiss presented a proposal from George M. Van Valkenburg, Jr. for establishing a Company to manufacture and sell plaques, stamps and signage as the principal products. The Company will hold four prized Kansas State Master Franchises.

The Company is asking for a $25,000 loan, to start up in Anthony. Industrial Development Fund had the revenue. After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City loan $25,000 from the Industrial Development Fund to George M. Van Valkenburg, Jr. for start up capital for a business in Anthony, if approved by the Industrial Development Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/ELECTRIC RATE WORK SESSION/I.D. BOARD MEETING/MUNICIPAL HALL EVENTS REVENUE REPORT

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported John Haas will be here at 9:45 a.m. for a Work Session for the Electric Rate Study.

Industrial Development will have their monthly meeting at the Smokehouse at 12 Noon.

He gave a report on the Municipal Hall Events Fund after the Board had requested and additional $2,000.00 from the Guest Tax Transient Committee to make up the deficit from the Romm Concert. Ron Poor will be contacted about coming to present request.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE/SHOPLIFTER AT GENE’S/ CHRISTMAS PARADE

Chief Blevins reported they had investigated a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of E. Main; one person taken into custody for domestic battery. Shoplifter at Gene’s Heartland; one person taken into custody. Good turnout for the Christmas Parade. Appreciated all the help from the Sheriff’s Department.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/DRAFT LETTER TO LEASEHOLDERS/INFORMATION ABOUT VACATING STREET AND/OR EXCLUDING PROPERTY/RATE COMPARISON

City Superintendent Sechler presented a draft of letters to Leaseholders on east side of Lake concerning the Lake Septic System for review. He had presented information on State Statutes for vacating and/or excluding property. Need to have Planning Commission look at it. Commission would like a definite answer from KDOT allowing entrance for Mrs. Lear’s property. He included comparison of KMU Electric Rates from 2006.

TRANSFORMER BIDS

The City received Transformer bids from Solomon Electric and T & R Electric. Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approves the lower bids for Transformers from T&R Electric for an amount not to exceed $3,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

QUIT CLAIM DEED

Commissioner Williams made the motion for the City to approve the Quit Claim Deed for the property requested by F & S Enterprises. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

JUNE HENDERSON PROPERTY CLEAN-UP

June Henderson will be contacted again about signing a Release and Agreement for clean-up by City of property at 304 S. Springfield. She is concerned about the $1,000 figure for the clean-up.

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