CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 15, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Acting Mayor Williams presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Dickey, and Hammersmith. Absent: Mayor Hatfield. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Jeremy Graves, Dusty Linn, Darin Neufeld, Steve Wilkinson, Ron Poor, Cynthia Clark, and John Haas.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5570 making appropriation for $50,622.74 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Acting Mayor Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head reported he attended the KMU Meeting in Junction City with Grant, Larry and Bob. The main topic was alternative power and power pool together and need to build transmission lines.

All Christmas decorations are up. Trying to keep them going with all the wind.

They have been setting a few poles, doing general maintenance and keeping up with everyday projects.

CYNTHIA CLARK REQUEST

Cynthia Clark was present to request an update on the Lake Septic System proposal. Nine Lake Lease holders had indicated interest and two indicated no. Superintendent Sechler was not present and will be asked about the proposed project.

TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Ron Poor, Transient Guest Tax Committee Chairperson, reported that the Transient Guest Tax Committee was recommending that the City approves the request of the Anthony Municipal Hall Events Board to fund an additional $2,000 to fund the shortfall for the Avis and Ronald Romm Concert held at the Municipal Hall on October 11, 2008.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approves the recommendation of the Transient Guest Tax Committee and Fund an additional $2,000 to make up the shortfall for the Avis and Ronald Romm Concert. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM

City Administrator Heidrick reported that he had contacted the League about the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The Program can be set up at the discretion of the City Commission. After discussion, it was decided that the City Commission will have a work session to work up details. A downtown re-development program is also available.

NORTH GROUND STORAGE WATER TANK

Don Hellar of EBH had asked Rural Development that if the North ground storage Water Tank was in need of immediate repair before the Grant was finalized, would there be a way of going ahead with the repair or replacement. A request to Rural Development in writing would be necessary. It would have to be eligible for loans and grants. Temporary notes could be issued and paid off when the project is funded. John Haas will be asked about the temporary notes.

WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Wayne Dennis Fund Committee had recommended the names of Laura Malone and Marilyn Downing be submitted for appointment to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. Vic Elliott and Phil Truby had submitted their names also. Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approves the appointment of Laura Malone and Marilyn Downing to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. After discussion, Commissioner Hekel withdrew his motion and Commissioner Hammersmith withdrew his seconded motion.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the appointment of Laura Malone and Vic Elliott to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/SPEED RADAR SIGN/PREVENTION OF UNDER AGE DRINKING AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTIVE TEAM/PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/VACATION TIME

Chief Blevins reported that the Speed Minder radar speed sign has been purchased. We received a demo for $1,995, a $300 savings from Paving Maintenance Company. It has been placed on Garfield and will determine average speed for study of traffic flow. He attended another Prevention of Underage Drinking Meeting. There has been increased interest. Also attended a Multi-Disciplinary Child Protective Team Meeting. He has completed all of the Police Department employee performance evaluations for 2008.

He will be taking some vacation time between now and end of the year.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/BOND SALE/AIRPORT PLAN/PAPERWORK/KDOT APPLICATION FOR TAXI/NOVEMBER FINANCIAL REPORTS/BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

John Haas of Ranson Financial Consultants was here to present bond bid proposals.

Darin Neufeld of EBH was here to present Airport plan update for FAA. The Airport Board had been requested to attend.

He has been working on paper work for the Rural Development Grant Application and the Bond issue. A new KDOT grant application will be due next month for the taxi.

Angie Hartman has completed the November financial reports. The usual transfers for Bond issue and Equipment Replacement Fund. Acting Mayor Williams recommended transfer of $25,000 from Electric Fund to Electric Reserve Fund. This will be done.

A Public Hearing for amending the 2008 Budget is to be at 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008. Commissioner Hekel asked about the status of KDOT Grant for Memorial Park. KDOT has not sent approval yet. He also asked about flag for Community Care Center.

AIRPORT – FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) AND LONG RANGE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Darin Neufeld of EBH Engineers presented the Airport CIP and Long Range Needs Assessment for the Anthony Municipal Airport. Jeremy Graves and Dusty Linn of the Airport Board were present. He said there are a couple of maintenance items.

The weeds in the cracks need to be burned and have chemical applied. Also, parts of runway need to be repainted. Congress has not funded FAA pass March 31. Funding has to be planned accordingly for now. The Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation has been funded. Will put painting runway in for fiscal year 2010. Rehabilitation Runway is in the Program for Fiscal Year 2011.

Acquiring Land for approval and relocate road is in the plan for fiscal year 2012 and extend runway 17.35 for fiscal year 2013. Congress will not know for sure until April or after. The Long Range Needs Assessment includes replace MIRL (17.35) and install MITL Systems. Construct Security fence and gates; and Rehabilitative Apron – Phase II. Funding was discussed. White topping of runway was discussed which would be six inch concrete on top of asphalt runway, instead of total replacement of present asphalt runway with concrete runway. This would keep cost down for financing local funding.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and ten-year Long Range Needs Assessment for Airport Municipal Airport as amended to be submitted to Federal Aviation Administration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Darin Neufeld indicated that the City can adopt standard ordinance to protect area 3 mile out from Airport from building of Cell Phone Towers and Wind Power Turbines.

AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE

Jeremy Graves of the Airport Board, asked about the status of redoing the Airport hangar lease. Information had been provided. The City Commission had indicated they wanted a recommendation from the Airport Board. It was decided that the Commission and Airport Board may need to meet together to discuss the Airport Lease.

BOND BIDS

John Haas of Ranson Municipal Consultants presented the bids for the bond issue for the Street, Sewer and Tennis Court Improvements. The low bid was from DeWaay Financial Network with an average annual net interest rate of 4.49057%

Acting Mayor Williams made the motion that the City accepts the bid proposal for the purchase of City of Anthony, Kansas General Obligation Bonds, Series A. 2009, with an average annual net interest rate of 4.49057% from DeWaay Financial Network. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. S-203

A ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $355,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES A., 2009, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Acting Mayor Williams made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. S-203. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 723

A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF $355,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES A, 2009, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. S-203 OF THE ISSUER; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 723. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

The City received correspondence from City Attorney Jim Forsyth that once the Center makes the final payment for their mortgage, the City would release the mortgage.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________________

C. David Williams III, Acting Mayor