CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

February 13, 2006

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Mayor Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, Koeppen, and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; and Donna Crowe.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5426 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $43,442.92 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT

Donna Crowe reported on the activities of the Recreation Commission for the Recreation Program. Beth Farmer had resigned. They would like to have someone to run the Ball Program and someone to run the Swimming Pool. Old fence will be used for field west of Swimming Pool. Need to decide on backstop. The Recreation Commission had asked about closing Garfield by the ball field during ball games for safety reasons. Chief of Police Blevins will check about access for emergency vehicles.

BID FOR FENCE FOR 10 AND UNDER BALL FIELD

The Recreation Commission received only one bid for fencing for 10 and under ball field from Wichita Fence. American Fence did not want to quote, and one vendor backed out of submitting a bid. The Wichita Fence bid was compared with the Fence bid approved from last year.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Wichita Fence bid for the 10 and under ball field for $8,181.65. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

INSTALLMENT ESCROW AGREEMENT

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City approve the Installment Escrow Agreement between the City of Anthony, Anthony Industrial Development Board and John and Dru Kerr. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

COST CONTAINMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

The City Commission discussed the cost containment management program for the City employees health insurance. The ECCHIC representative will be asked to answer several questions that have come up. Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be notified that the City is looking at this program. The employees will be given enrollment application forms to complete for the insurance so a firm premium cost could be determined in the review process.

VACATION / SICK LEAVE DISCUSSION

After discussion the City Commission was in agreement to have changes made to allow 1.25 days per month to be earned after 10 to 14 years of service; 1.5 days per month earned after 15 to 19 years of service and 1.75 days per month earned after 20 years of service.

APPROVE COST FOR RELOCATING VENT PIPE

The City Superintendent reported the need to relocate a 4-inch sewer vent pipe at Municipal Hall.

After discussion Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the cost of $900 to $1,200 to relocate a 4-inch sewer vent in the way where upstairs air condition duct work needs to go for Municipal Hall. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hatfield. Motion carried.

RENT HOUSE AT ELECTRIC PLANT

Commissioner Williams made the motion to approve the rental of the middle Power Plant house to City employee Darin Meseke and provide paint for him to paint the interior of the house. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CASE /

PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS / VALENTINE PARTY /

AGGRAVATED INDECENCY CASE / RAMBO ALERT

Chief of Police Blevins reported that they were investigating aggravated assault case and person taken into custody.

They presented Personal Safety Awareness Program to 2 and 4 grades. Will provide program for K-1 later also.

They had annual 7-8 grade Valentine Party.

They are working aggravated indecency case from last night. One person taken into custody.

Officer Schultz took Rambo and he alerted on a stopped car west of K-2 and U.S. 160 junction, 150 pounds of marijuana was found.

Mayor Hatfield asked about participation in seat belt campaign and also about vehicles that had out of state tags.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / SCKEDD / WHEATLAND ELECTRIC /

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING / CUTTING TREES / KDOT /

EXECUTIVE SESSION / KLINK

City Superintendent Sechler reported that SCKEDD representative will be here Wednesday to discuss housing weatherization program availability.

A representative from Wheatland will be here Feb. 16^th. Planning Commission meeting is on Feb. 16^th.

Street Department is cutting trees damaged by ice storm. Stump removal bid request will be placed in the newspaper.

He will meet with KDOT concerning speed limits for LL&G, K-2 Highway.

He requested executive session for preliminary discussion for the acquisition of real property.

He, J.D. Rhea and Commissioner Koeppen met with EBH engineer about the patching of K-44 for the KLINK Project, lowering the expense for the project.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Commissioner Hekel asked about the sight of wrecked cars off Garfield Street.

-Commissioner Williams asked about the Airport house needs. Asked about progress of curb and guttering project at Municipal Hall. Alan Luttrell is in contact.

DISCUSSION ON REDUCING SIZE OF CERTAIN STREETS

The City Commission discussed the idea of reducing the size of certain streets right-of-way. The Planning Commission will be asked to review.

LAKE LEASES APPROVED

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Lake Lot Leases for John L. or Kathy Francis and Mike Francis, Lot 14 E; Carl A and/or Peggy J. Winters, Lot 1 W; Dusty and/or Erin Albright, Lot 15 E; Ronald L. Jr. and/or Margaret B. Trow, Lot 18 W. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / CASH REPORTS /

LEAGUE MEETING / LAKE BOARD VACANCY / DAM SAFETY CONFERENCE

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that final 2005 and 1/2006 month cash balance reports were available from Angie Hartman.

He had made motel reservation for the League of Kansas Municipalities meeting in October. Reservations at the Capital Plaza were taken in an hour and a half.

He will be advertising the vacancy on the Lake Board.

AFLAC representative will be here Thursday morning.

He reported Lake Improvement/Community Development Coordinator was planning to attend the Dam Safety Conference in Wichita. Commission was in agreement that the City Superintendent should attend instead of the coordinator.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes for preliminary discussion relating to the acquisition of real property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried. At 11:08 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:18 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor