CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 11, 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, and Koeppen. Absent: Williams. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Larry Berry, Nathan Houston, Donna Crowe, and Joe Krosschell.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 12/12 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5468 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $78,866.90 for appropriation ordinance and 12/12 City Payroll for $42,900.32 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Koeppen, seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith, said ordinance and 12/12 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

POWER PLANT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, gave a report on the work that is being done at the Power Plant. All 3 units injectors are rebuilt and hot web deflections are done. Engines are cleaned and new matting installed along engine bases. Removing old steam piping, working on odds and ends plumbing. Doing some welding to heat system of Unit 3. Painting basement floors, repairing jacket water leak on Unit #1 head. Kenton Carter from Camron Compression will come.

Discussed getting rid of old generators. EMC Insurance inspection for Building o.k. Talked about capacity being approached this last summer.

RECOGNITION

Mayor Hatfield presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Nathan Houston for completing his training at Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

LOADER FINANCING

Berry Tractor had presented information for financing the Lease/Purchase of the new Loader. The interest for the Lease/Purchase from Berry Tractor was the lowest. Mayor Hatfield would like to compare more specifically the proposals from the Banks also. More information will be presented at the next City Commission meeting.

U.S. FLOSS – GENERAL ADDENDUM TO LOAN DOCUMENTS

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the Mayor be authorized to sign the General Addendum to Loan Documents for U.S. Floss, the Kansas Department of Commerce, and the City of Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASEHOLDER MARY KUJAWA REQUEST

Mary Kujawa asked about a light for the third Lake Road entrance from K-2. This would be something the County Commission would need to address.

Also she asked about having results of the Lake Leaseholders survey that was taken earlier, be sent to the Lake Leaseholders. This will be done.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR GEOMETRIC PROJECTS NO. 44-39 K-6699-01

AND NO. 179-39 K-7716-01 APPROVED

After discussion, the Mayor made the motion that the Mayor be authorized to sign supplemental agreements for Geometric Projects No. 44-39 K-6699-01 and No. 179-39 K-7716-01 with Kansas Department of Transportation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

MEETING AFTER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY – DECEMBER 27, 2006

The City Commission was in agreement to have the City Commission meeting for the week of December 24, 2006 be on Wednesday, December 27, 2006.

LETTER OF AGREEMENT – CITY, COUNCIL ON AGING AND KDOT

The City Commission was in agreement to endorse the letter sent to Stacy Dove, Program Consultant of KDOT regarding the merger of City of Anthony Taxi Service with the Harper County Public Transportation Services, based on the information the City has received from Council on Aging and KDOT.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / CHRISTMAS / EXECUTIVE SESSION /

OUT OF STATE TAGS / COMPLAINT, TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Chief of Police Blevins thanked the Commission for the Christmas Dinner and Bonus. No extraordinary activity this last week. He would like an executive session for non-elected personnel.

Commissioner Hekel asked about out of state tags progress.

Received complaint for 400 block of North Lincoln.

Stop sign violations reported.

HEARING AMENDING 2006 BUDGET SET

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City set the Hearing for Amending the 2006 Budget as presented for December 27, 2006 in the City Commission room at 9:00 A.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

BID FOR BACKHOE APPROVED

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approve the bid from Wichita Tractor for a New Holland Backhoe for $50,500 which includes adding the Ride Control option for $1,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / FENCING AT PARROT WAREHOUSE IS COMPLETE /

BENCHES, LIGHT POLE MOUNTS AT LAKE / FEMA PROJECT /

AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING / CHRISTMAS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that fence is complete at King Parrot Warehouse. Concrete work for Lake Bench and Lighting Project was completed. Underground electric to lights, mount benches and clean up work needs to be done.

FEMA Representatives were here last week and were pleased with completion of Electric Project. Sherri will finish processing final bills for funding.

Airport Terminal Building is completely enclosed. Window installation has begun.

There have been several requests for the Christmas Lights to be turned on earlier. He expressed thanks to the Commission for the Christmas Party and Bonus and good food.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS /

-Discussion about dead trees at Lake and City responsibility. Tree Board has marked dead trees to be removed. May need to send letter to Leaseholders.

-Commissioner Koeppen asked about dirt work for north side of West Acres Housing. Water has gotten into building.

-Commissioner Koeppen asked about oil lease east of town.

MAIN STREET KLINK PROJECT

Joel Krosschell of EBH was present to discuss the KLINK Project on Main Street. The City Commission is concerned about the patching work that has been done. They are not ready to close out the project yet and would like to see compensation on the pay estimates and reduced price for the patch work having to be done.

Joel will contact Alan Luttrell and discuss the matter with him.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / JOE WILCOX LETTER /

THIRD BID FOR AUDIT / DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCE /

RESERVE FUNDS – BOOKKEEPING REPORTS / ACC REPORT /

MERIT RAISE / OIL LEASE

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that Joe Wilcox had presented letter about use of Municipal Hall for wrestling. He had indicated that it appears nothing would be needed for this year.

He will seek a third bid for doing 2006 Audit.

After discussion, he will continue to work on ordinance for drinking establishment.

Bookkeeping reports have been completed by Angie Hartman. He has had revenue placed back in reserve after the need for it for cash flow for various projects and bills.

He attended Anthony Care Center meeting. Good report. They have applied for occupancy of 50.

Maximum merit raise of 2 1/2 % was discussed. Merit will be based on evaluation.

Thanks to Commission for Christmas Party and Bonus.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 11:13 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the Chief of Police, City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:43 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 11:43 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the Chief of Police, City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:53 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

CABLE FEE RAISE

The Mayor read a letter from Suddenlinks Cable that new rates of an additional $2.00 for Basic Cable and an additional $1.00 for Expanded Basic Rate will go into effect, January 2007. Copy of letter will be given to newspaper.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor