CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 22, 2008

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, Dickey, Hammersmith 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; Larry Berry, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 12/23/08 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5571 making appropriation for $182,599.96 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $44,759.88 for 12/23 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent reported that his Department had helped finish half of the Warrior Field House roof. Will probably finish it in the Spring. They fixed a small gas leak outside by the meters at the Plant. They have been doing more cleaning.

They have been testing injectors and many other projects. He thanked the Commissioners on behalf of his crew for the Christmas Party, extra day off and the cash/Anthony Bucks gift. Larry Berry reported the recently approved Alternative Energy Committee had met December 16^th and discussed various topics. They want to research Wind Energy. Next meeting is to be January 20^th.

RESOLUTION NO. 724

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VII AND ABATE INOPERABLE VEHICLES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE – 219 S. BLUFF.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 724. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 725

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE – 324 S. FRANKLIN.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 725. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

HOUSE FIRE

Fire Chief Kenny Hodson reported on the fire at Dusty Linn’s residence, around 9:00 p.m. on North Pennsylvania on December 15^th. It flared up again at 12 midnight. It was destroyed with smoke and water damage. Thanks to the Harper City Fire Department who assisted.

APPLICATIONS TO RETAIL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the applications to Retail Cereal Malt Beverage for Pizza Hut, Park Hill Lanes, Gene’s Heartland Foods, Jack’s Service Station, and the Anthony Golf Association. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO OPERATE A PRIVATE CLUB

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the Application for License to Operate a Private Club for Smokehouse Restaurant and Club. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

APPLICATION TO RETAIL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the Applications to Retail Cereal Malt Beverage from Star’s N Stripes and Shepherd’s. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE 2008 BUDGET

The Mayor closed the regular session of the meeting to open the Hearing for amending the 2008 Budget. There were no comments from the Public. The Mayor closed the Budget Hearing and returned the meeting to the regular session. After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopts the 2008 Budget as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER REQUEST

Diane Powell, Anthony Community Care Center Administrator reported the Center is doing fine and full. The Center owes $10,000 on the loan owed to the City. She said the ACCC Board discussed asking the City to leave the loan at $10,000 and continue to pay interest; this would leave open the opportunity for acquiring Grant money through continued association with the City. A C.D. could be set aside to pay the loan if ever necessary.

The City Commission discussed how this could be set up and remain. The City Attorney will be contacted.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/POSITIVE FEEDBACK FOR RADAR SPEED SIGN/SEARCH WARRANT/THANKS FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER AND BONUS

Chief Blevins reported that they have received positive feedback on the Speed Minder radar speed sign.

Officer Houston followed up on information and was able to get a search warrant for drugs in the trailer court on S. Santa Fe. One female was taken into custody and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell. Thanks to the Sheriff Deputies for their assistance.

He thanked Commissioners for the Christmas dinner and bonus and wishes a Merry Christmas to them and their families.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/UTILITY BOX/JUNCTION CITY MEETING, POWER PLANT DISCUSSED/INQUIRY TO PURCHASE AIRPORT HOUSE/ELECTRIC RATE STUDY/ELECTRIC RATES EFFECTIVE/LEASEHOLDERS LETTER ABOUT SEPTIC SYSTEM/CONCRETE STREETS CONDITION

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the utility box for Water/Wastewater Department should be installed on the new pickup truck by the end of the year.

The meeting in Junction City, December 10^th was to see if there was interest in a Municipal owned Power Plant in Kansas. It has worked in Ohio. The meeting was very preliminary and more information will be coming.

There was an inquiry about the purchase of the Airport house and the land it sets on. After discussion, it was consensus of the Commission that the process may be difficult, depending how the City initially acquired the land and that it was not in the interest of the City to sell it at this time.

John Haas of Ranson Financial Consultants has a preliminary schedule for Electric Rate Study and KCC Hearing in January. Commissioner Dickey was concerned that the Rate Study was completed by now.

After discussion, it was consensus of the Commission that the new Electric Rates be effective with the billing due the first of March.

He has sent new letters out to Lease holders that did not respond to the first letter regarding the septic sewer system for the Lake. So far eight said yes, three said no and eight did not respond.

Commissioner Williams mentioned that Anthony Street was deteriorating. There was discussion about the condition of the old concrete Streets. We will have to plan to do something about them. White topping and crack sealing was mentioned. The possibility of having an election to extend the one cent sales tax was mentioned. The present sales tax will end in 2011.

SEPTIC SEWER SYSTEM AT POWER PLANT HOUSE

Superintendent Sechler asked about the decision for the septic sewer system for the Power Plant houses. After discussion, Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City installs a septic sewer system for the Power Plant houses for an amount not to exceed $6,000 to be expensed in 2009. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that residents of the Power Plant houses be charged one-half the normal minimum charge for the residential owners whose sewers are connected now to the normal water flow City sewer system. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

DIESEL FUEL BIDS

The City had received bids for two truck loads of diesel fuel for the Power Plant. Anthony Farmer’s Oil bid is $1.54 per gallon and Anthony Farmer’s Co-op bid was $1.62 per gallon.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City accepts the diesel fuel bid for two truck loads from Anthony Farmer’s Oil for $1.54 per gallon. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/CITY CLOSED/THANKS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

City Administrator’s Report items had been covered in the meeting. He reminded the Commissioners that the City will be closed on Friday also along with Thursday for Christmas. He thanked the Commissioners again for the Christmas Party, dinner, bonus and the extra day off.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST

Steve Wilkinson won first place for $200 in Electricity credit and Jim Huff won second place for $150 in Electricity credit in the Christmas Lighting Contest.

EXPRESS CONCERN

Mayor Hatfield expressed the Commission’s concern in thoughts and prayers for Jerry Angle and Tiffany Asper and new baby girl McKenze Lynn at this difficult time.

INVESTMENT CONCERNS

The City expressed concern about the City’s investments at the First National Bank due to the problems the Bank is facing in the Kansas City areas.

Commissioner Williams, Chairman of the Bank Board, said that the Olathe and Overland Park branches had some troubles with some mortgages that may have to foreclose. These branches are in the process of being sold now. The City is concerned about getting securities to cover the investments. The present Surety Company will no longer do that business after February 15^th. The City needs securities to continue beyond that date. The City Administrator will be in contact with the Bank.

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