CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

December 8, 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; Major Weiss, Terry Messick, J. D. Rhea, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 12/09/08 PAYROLL APPROVED/GIFT CERTIFICATES

Claim Ordinance #5569 making appropriation for $125,577.36 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $46,449.87 for 12/09 Payroll and $3,625 for gift certificates were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll and gift certificates appropriation were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT

J. D. Rhea, Street Department Head reported they have been helping with Christmas lights. They have helped with roof at Warrior Field. They have been hauling sand to town from Bluff Creek. Poured concrete on South Lincoln. Will be cutting trees. Doing everyday maintenance. Mayor Hatfield asked about Garfield conditions where culvert was placed. Will look to place hot mix if possible.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPOINTMENTS/WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City appoints Steve White to a four year term to the Industrial Development Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Williams voting no.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City appoints Phil Truby to the four year term to the Industrial Development Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City appoints Marilyn Downing to the unexpired term of Dusty Albright who resigned. His term was to be up in April 2009. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. The motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Williams voting no.

Heather Bonham and Conna Livingston had also submitted their names for consideration.

Wayne Dennis Fund Committee will be contacted for their recommendations.

SPEED MINDER

Chief Blevins reported on the Speed Minder Machine. Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City purchases a Speed Minder Machine for $2,295.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

LOAN TO GEORGE M. VAN VALKENBURG JR/MAJOR WEISS – POWER MARK ASSOCIATES

Terry Messick, President of the Industrial Development Board was present to inform the Commission of the Industrial Development Board Recommendation regarding a Loan request from Power Mark Associates, George M. Van Valkenburg Jr. and Major Weiss.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the $25,000 Loan to Power Mark Associates, George M. Van Valkenburg Jr. and Major Weiss to bear interest at 4.37% paid semi annually for five years when the balance is to be paid in full in 2013. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 623 N. LL&G

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order presented by Chief of Police Blevins addressed to Tom Wagnon for 623 N. LL&G. Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City accept the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Tom Wagnon, for the property at 623 N. LL&G, Anthony, Kansas. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

POLICE CHIEF REPORT/HENDERSON PROPERTY/CODE BLUE/600 N. ANTHONY

Chief Blevins further reported that June Henderson is cleaning up her property at 306 S. Springfield.

Code Blue at 212 N. Lincoln; unintentional overdose of drugs.

Commissioner Hekel reported about the condition of property in 600 block of N. Anthony, that needed attention.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/KDOT PERMISSION FOR ENTRANCE/SEWER PROBLEMS AT POWER PLANT HOUSES/MUNICIPAL POWER SUMMIT/STREET SIGN LIST/CITY PROPERTY/EVALUATIONS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the City should receive notice from KDOT if entrance can be allowed for Mary Lear on East Main.

Owner of property on South Franklin asked about City property that is South of her property. Mayor Hatfield said someone else was interested in property. Commissioners will look at maps to determine property.

He had spoken to EBH on sewer problems at Power Plant houses. To pump back to Sewer Plant would run at least $28,000 to $30,000. Material for septic system would be about $5,300. Commissioner will wait until Superintendent Sechler is here December 22.

Commissioner Hekel, Larry Berry, Steve Wilkinson and Superintendent Sechler will attend Municipal Power Supply Summit, Wednesday.

Evaluations have begun and should be finished in two weeks.

He is working on Street sign list.

Only five responses to the letter of interest for East Side Lake septic system.

He will not be here December 15^th.

Mayor Hatfield said he told Rick Baldwin that the City could give him property back of Atmos property if he constructed something.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER

Public Health Officer Kenny Hodson presented Findings of Fact and Order.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 219 S. BLUFF

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order addressed to ANDECO, LLC to abate the inoperable vehicle nuisance for property at 219 S. Bluff. Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to ANDECO, LLC for 219 S. Bluff to abate the inoperable vehicle nuisance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 219 S. BLUFF

Mayor Hatfield read Findings of Fact and Order to abate Health Nuisance for property at 219 S. Bluff addressed to ANDECO, LLC. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue Order addressed to ANDECO, LLC to abate the Health Nuisance at 219 S. Bluff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 624 N. ANTHONY

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 624 N. Anthony addressed to Carol Dean. Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Carol Dean to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 624 N. Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 306 S. ANTHONY

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 306 S. Anthony addressed to Antonio E. Ortega and Tonya Ortega.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Antonio E. Ortego and Tonya Ortego to abate the Health Nuisance at 306 S. Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 324 S. FRANKLIN

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance addressed to Reese Young for the property at 324 S. Franklin. Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Reese Young for the property at 324 S. Franklin. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 514 S. LINCOLN

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance addressed to Clark Property and Management, LLC for the property at 514 S. Lincoln.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Clark Property Management, LLC to abate the Health Nuisance at 514 S. Lincoln. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER – 302 S. SPRINGFIELD

Mayor Hatfield read the Findings of Fact and Order addressed to Roger Stark to abate the Health Nuisance at 302 S. Springfield. Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Roger Stark to abate the Health Nuisance at 302 S. Springfield. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

FIRE HYDRANT DISCUSSION

Kenny Hodson as Fire Chief discussed with the Commission the placement and replacement of Fire Hydrants. He thought it would be good to have a hydrant every other block on running north and south of Main Street. He will confer with Commissioner Hekel and Superintendent Sechler.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION/BOND SALE/AIRPORT PLAN UPDATE

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that Ron Poor of the Transient Guest Tax Committee will come to the next City Commission Meeting to submit the request from the Municipal Hall Events Committee for the additional $2,000 for the Romm event expense. The $717 additional deficit from former events will be taken care of.

He has been working on amending the 2008 Budget to set Public Hearing.

Christmas Party is Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Hall.

Bond sale will be Monday December 15^th for the Street addition, Sewer addition for Sunrise Addition and Tennis Court improvement. John Haas will be here.

Darin Neufeld of EBH Engineers will be here to present the update for the Airport Plan for FAA.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMENDING 2008 BUDGET

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City holds a Public Hearing for Amending the 2008 Budget on December 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION WITH RICK CLEMENTS

Chief Blevins reported he had discussed signage at Lake. No decision was made.

DRUG TESTING

Commissioner Hekel asked about drug testing for City Employees. New Employees are tested, but there is no further program, except for the Employees working with Transportation Program who are in a random testing program as required. Cost for a program will be considered. Need to put in a drug policy in the personnel manual if it is done. There needs to be at least a drug training program.

I.D. SPEC. BUILDING

Mayor Hatfield thought we should look into the cost for laying concrete floor in the I.D. Building; that it could help in getting the building occupied. Renting a dozer was mentioned also.

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