CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 21, 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: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. 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; Shawn Catlin of the Harper Herald; and Rick Baldwin.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 12/22/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5622 making appropriation for $148,798.13 for the payment of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $46,478.18 for 12/22 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

CITIZEN CONCERN

Rick Baldwin expressed his concern with an incident where it appeared a fireman in his vehicle passed vehicles on the right when responding to a fire on Main Street. Chief Blevins will notify Fire Chief Hodson that firemen need to follow traffic regulations.

CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE APPLICATIONS APPROVED

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the Applications for Licenses to Retail Cereal Malt Beverages from Carol Mackey, d.b.a. Park Hill Lanes and Kristy Calvert, d.b.a. Kristy’s Kafe. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO OPERATE A PRIVATE CLUB

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the Application for License to Operate a Private Club from Jim VonItter, d.b.a. Smokehouse and Supper Club. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

MERIT RAISE

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that 3 ½ % has been budgeted for a Merit Raise for 2010. Merit Raises are based on job evaluations. After discussion, Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approves the maximum

3 ½ % Merit Raise, according to job evaluation. Commissioner Dickey seconded the motion. Motion carried.

WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Information had been received about the Anthony Medical Center’s request for financial assistance of $43,500 from the Wayne Dennis Fund to relocate the Medical Center’s liquid oxygen bulk site. City Attorney Forsyth’s opinion was the Hospital District No.1 would qualify as a recipient for Wayne Dennis Funds.

Bryant Anderson had indicated that the deadline requirement from the State had been extended. He had received the deadline date of April 3, 2010 just today. They need to know this to complete 2010 Budget preparation. After discussion, Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee’s recommendation and funds the financial assistance request of $43,500 for the Medical Center’s liquid oxygen bulk site from the Wayne Dennis Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TRANSFER - 5W QUAIL CREEK TRAIL

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the transfer of Lake Lease for Lot #5W from Frank Thompson to Buford Dalton Curry and Nancy Earline Curry, Husband and Wife, JTROS. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TRANSFER – 27E

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City approves the transfer of Lake Lease for Lot 27E from Rocky and/or Linda Haskins and Robert and/or Anita Larcade to Robert and Anita L. Larcade. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/RAMBO RETIREMENT/

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING

Chief Blevins reported he had attended a School Board Meeting and explained Rambo’s retirement. He expressed appreciation to the School Board and School Administration for their support and cooperation with the Drug Dog Program.

Chief Blevins attended the Harper County Law Enforcement Officers Meeting. Good exchange of information.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/

BAR SCREEN/FENCE AT WASTEWATER PLANT/

TREE REMOVALS/CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND ADD ON/MET WITH EBH

City Superintendent Sechler reported the Bar Screen at the Wastewater Plant is up and running. The Contractor is back installing 22 control wires today.

The Fence Company set posts and poured concrete for fence repairs at the Wastewater Plant. They should be back this week to put fence up and install gate.

Street Department needed to remove 4 or 5 marked trees yet. They will be working on trees at the Lake.

Christian Church is planning to add on to their Church. We will probably receive a request to vacate an existing easement.

Superintendent Sechler and Water/Wastewater Department Head Terry Stark met with EBH Wednesday morning to go over some additional Water projects that could be funded with Grant money.

Met with Attorneys most of Tuesday and Friday of last week.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/PROPERTY TAX/

TAXI GRANT APPLICATION/DOWNTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION/

I. D. DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING/PUBLIC MEETING

City Administrator Heidrick reported the first half of the Property Tax payment to the County was $10,153.35. This included the Golf Course taking $960.98 off for Golf Carts. The full year Property Tax the City will be paying for the Golf Course is $6,080.07.

He will be working on the KDOT Grant Application for the Taxi which is due in January.

The Downtown Planning Commission met again. They are gathering information for funding the attorney and architect. Harper County Economic Development Council agreed to take donations.

The Industrial Development Board is still working on utility incentives for the City to approve.

Donna Crowe has been working on the Public Meeting to discuss the much needed Pool renovations.

The City will be closed ½ day for Christmas Eve.

DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS LIST

After discussion, Commissioner Tedder made the motion to approve dropping the Delinquent Utility Accounts as listed. The motion was seconded by Mayor Muse. Motion carried.

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

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Barbara Muse, Mayor