CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 17, 2007

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, Hammersmith, Dickey 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; Ralph Lee Cousins Jr., Katelin Cousins, Major Weiss, Don Hellar, and Terry Stark.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5518 making appropriations for $184,564.10 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

TENNIS COURT RENOVATION

The City Commission discussed the Tennis Court Renovation Project. After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accept the bid from Mid-American Courtworks of Wichita for renovating the north tennis courts to be financed by temporary notes and issuing of bonds, for $128,250, budget exempted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hatfield. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 697

A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY AND ITS WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,086.05 WITH THE WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT PAYING THIS AMOUNT AND THE LEASE PURCHASE FROM THE WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT OF SAID CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY POLICE DEPARTMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY K.S.A. 10-1116(b) and 10-1116(c).

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 697. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 698

A RESOLUTION SETTING PAYMENT FOR EXPENSES FOR FIREMEN RESPONSE TO FIRE CALLS AND FOR FIRE CHIEF'S EXPENSE FOR BEING FIRE CHIEF.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 698. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

APPLICATION TO RETAIL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the application to retail Cereal Malt Beverage from Shepherd Oil Company, Blackwell, OK., d.b.a. Shepherds. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

PROPERTY HEALTH NUISANCE FOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE – 611 EAST MAIN

Ralph Lee Cousins Jr., and Katelin Cousins were present to report on the property condition at 611 East Main. They requested another extension. Officer Hodson reported that the back porch needed to be re-roofed or torn off.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City's Order for health nuisance abatement for dangerous structure be extended to March 1, 2008. Commissioner Dickey seconded the motion. Motion carried.

ORDER ISSUED – 611 EAST MAIN

Officer Hodson presented Order for Abatement of health nuisance for property clean-up for 611 East Main. Mayor Hatfield made motion that the City approve and deliver to Katelin Cousins the Order for abatement of health nuisance for property clean-up for 611 East Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDING 2007 BUDGET

The Mayor closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing for Amending the 2007 Budget. The City Clerk/Administrator gave a brief report on amending the Budget. It cannot involve an increase in the mill levy. It will cover additional expenses with existing revenue. No one from the Public was present. The Mayor closed the Hearing and opened the regular meeting.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the amended 2007 Budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

WELDER PURCHASE APPROVED

The City Superintendent presented bids for a portable welder from Lin Weld Co., Wichita, for $3,727 and one from NAPA, Anthony for $4,364.47.

After discussion Commissioner Hekel made the motion to purchase a Miller Bobcat Portable Welder from Lin Weld Co., Wichita, for $3,727. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / MUTUAL AID / OTHER PROJECTS /

EVALUATIONS / WATER SYSTEM STUDY / CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that men and equipment were sent to St. John and Pratt last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to help with damage from ice storm.

Two men and a bucket truck will be sent to Sterling to help this week. This is past of Mutual Aid Program.

He has been working on other projects and will try to have evaluations completed this week. He has conversed with Don Hellar about Water System Study.

Christmas Lights will need attention.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / MEETING ATTENDED /

RADAR CERTIFICATION / ADDRESS NUMBERING

Chief of Police Blevins reported that he attended Multidisciplinary meeting. No problems with ice and snow. Quiet week. He will be checking on requirement for radar certification, talking with County Attorney and City Attorney. There are 40-50 places that will receive a letter about required number addressing.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / BOOKKEEPING REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER /

ENCUMBRANCES / PROPERTY TAX / CITY CLOSED FOR 12/24, 12/25 /

LEASE/PURCHASE BUILDING DEMOLITION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that Angie Hartman had completed the November bookkeeping report for review. There is concern if sufficient revenue will be available to cover encumbrances at the end of 2007 especially for Electric. Property taxes are due. Railroad tax assessment is down around $381. May have to file application for tax exemption and refund if we knew it would do any good. He was told at first could not file, but now maybe we could.

City Offices will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas.

Discussed Lease/Purchase for Building Demolition cost for 309 West Main from Water/Wastewater. Will plan 15 year term this year. May reduce term when 2009 Budget is prepared.

HEALTH NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS STRUCURE – 301 SOUTH BLUFF

Major Weiss was present to discuss the condition of the property at 301 South Bluff. He indicated he had list made by Officer Hodson. Plans to bring electric up to Code. Need to take care of foundation and rocks. Need to get basement closed off as soon as possible, in ten days. He requested extension. The City Commission indicated an extension of 60 days.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City extend the period to abate the health nuisance order for dangerous structure at 301 South Bluff until March 1, 2008. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

WATER IMPROVEMENTS STUDY

Don Hellar of EBH presented a Water Improvements Study. It has 5 options. He explained the five options. The City Commission will review the options. He will provide cost for 16-inch line instead of 12-inch from Harper Wells and also if City of Harper would share for water treatment.

COST OF NEW LINE TO POWER PLANT

Terry Starks presented information about the cost for inserting poly pipe through the 10-inch existing water line to the Power Plant versus laying a line beside the existing line. It would cost more to insert. Item will be reviewed further.

SECOND LAKE ROAD

Mayor Hatfield reported that a Lake Leaseholder had asked about the City having the second Lake Road paved. He was informed that the Road is in the County and not owned by the City. The City does maintain the Road.

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