CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 14, 2009

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hall, Tedder, Hammersmith, and Dickey. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick , City Clerk Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Donna Crowe, Mike Brown, Creighton Cullop, Larry Berry, Kristin Mayo and Terry Stark.

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5621 making appropriation for $27,342.44 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

APPLICATION TO RETAIL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES

Applications to Retail Cereal Malt Beverages were received from Stars N Stripes, The Anthony Golf Club, Gene’s Heartland Foods, Pizza Hut, and Shepherd Oil Co. Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the Applications to Retail Cereal Malt Beverages presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

POOL RENOVATIONS

Donna Crowe, Larry Berry, and Kristin Mayo of the Recreation Commission discussed the needed renovations for the Swimming Pool. Superintendent Sechler and Water/Wastewater Department Head Terry Stark were present also to discuss the needed renovations. The report made by Carrothers Co. was reviewed and the cost for doing the renovations was discussed also. Increasing the Water Bill Fee was mentioned and a Bond Issue was also discussed. There is some money in the Capital Improvement Fund. The Commission wants to keep the Pool operational, but with the pending Water Department Improvements coming up, this was a concern for the Commission. The Commission asked that another Bid be secured.

LAKE BOARD REQUEST

Creighton Cullop and Mike Brown of the Anthony Lake Board were present the request that an Electrical upgrade be done for Campsites A and B. They also asked about additional Water sources. Among other items discussed, was the west exit road, ditch maintenance, playground equipment relocation from East to west, an emergency exit plan with the dam condition and resuming the septic system development.

LEASE PROPERTY AGREEMENT FOR L-P GAS STORAGE

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the new Lease Property Agreement for L-P Gas Storage between the City and Cheris Coggins, d.b.a. Central Energy, LLC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2761

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ANTHONY, HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS, TO CONDEMN AND ACQUIRE LAND BY EMINENT DOMAIN, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE OF BUILDING A WATER TOWER FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS WITHIN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; AND TO CONDEMN AND ACQUIRE THE LAND IN RURAL HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS TO PROTECT THE WATER SUPPLY AND PROVIDE FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. G-2761. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Muse voting no.

BUDGET HEARING FOR AMENDING 2009 BUDGET

Commissioner Dickey made the motion to set the Budget Hearing for Amending the 2009 Budget for 9:00 a.m., December 28, 2009 in the City Commission Room, in the City Building, 124 South Bluff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/FINANCIAL REPORTS/UTILITY INCENTIVES

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that Angie had completed the November Financial Reports.

Commissioner Tedder questioned the utility incentives mention in the I.D. Board Meeting Minutes. It should be understood that the incentives were for new businesses. The I.D. Board is to present a proposal to the City for providing incentives.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/MEETING/LOST DIAMOND BRACELET/

DISTURBANCE - 300 BLOCK OF NORTH ANTHONY/

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTON - 200 BLOCK OF NORTH BLUFF/

CRIMINAL TRESPASS - 500 BLOCK OF S. SPRINGFIELD

Police Chief Blevins had attended a Multi-Disciplinary Child Protective Team Meeting.

Officer Houston was investigating a case of a lost Gold Diamond Bracelet. An ad in the newspaper was in reference to the lost Gold Diamond Bracelet. A person of interest who was attempting to sell the Bracelet was charged with theft of found/mislaid property.

Officers were called to a disturbance in the 300 Block of N. Anthony. One person taken into custody.

Officer Schultz was called to the 200 Block of N. Bluff. One person taken into custody for Consumption of Alcohol in a public place.

Officer called to the 500 Block of S. Springfield where owners came home and found a person asleep in their house. Person was taken into custody for criminal damage to property and trespassing.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/HEATER AT WASTEWATER PLANT/

NEW EQUIPMENT/MEETING WITH DENNIS COOK/FREEPORT BANK OPENING/

TONNAGE FEE/INSURANCE ATTORNEY/ELECTRIC RATES IN KCC/

MICHAEL BALL RESIGNATION

Superintendent Sechler reported the heaters arrived for the Wastewater Plant. New equipment at Wastewater Plant will be started on Wednesday.

He met with Dennis Cook (PEC) on Friday to look at the walls of Video Max, Quilt Shop, Hedlund Hair, Gerber Auction, and Eck’s Building.

Plan on attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Freeport State Bank on Friday.

I. D. Creech, City Administrator contacted the State about the possibility of waving the Tonnage Fee for the Harper County Landfill. The Tonnage Fee can be waived, but some relief is needed on the County Fees.

Terry Stark and Superintendent Sechler will meet with an Insurance Attorney on Tuesday and Friday.

ONE-HALF HOLIDAY DECLARED

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City Commission declares a ½ day holiday for the work time, Thursday afternoon, December 24^th for City employees. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

COMMISSION REQUEST

Lighting in Sunrise Addition will be placed after the first of the year. The request of $43,000 from Wayne Dennis Fund by the Anthony Medical Center will be asked to be reviewed by the City Attorney. Still working on seasonal rate information for trailer courts.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 10 minutes for discussion regarding non-elected personnel. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

At 10:25 a.m., the City Commission room was cleared with Superintendent Sechler and City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick remaining. At 10:35 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator