CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

February 2, 2009

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; Terry Stark, Mike Anderson, John Haas, Stephanie Buckman, Kirk Kimble, and Chief Blevins left early due to family illness.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 2/03/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5576 making appropriation for $37,378.46 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $45,551.56 for 2/03 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.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head reported that they cleaned the Power Plant house septic tanks, the lift stations and cleaned a couple of sewer lines. Put new pump in Airport septic tank. Doing general maintenance. Installing septic tank and lateral at Plant. Repaired several leaky Water meters. Installed new heater at #2 well. Helped remove trees at the Lake.

RESOLUTION NO. 426

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS IN THE KANSAS MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY’S MUTUAL AID PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN SAID MUTUAL AID PROGRAM.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 426. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. S-204

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS AND THE STATE OF KANSAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A LOAN FROM THE KANSAS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT; ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. S-204. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE FORMAT

Wesley Hughes will be here next week to discuss an Airport Hangar Lease format he had presented to Airport Board, to replace the current Airport Hangar Lease. Copies of this and others will be sent to Commission for next week. The Airport Board will be contacted and asked to attend.

DE-ANNEXATION

Mike Anderson was present to express that he would like to retain mineral rights on the land he wants de-annexed and wants to purchase. It was discussed if mineral rights were stated in the last purchase by Anderson. Transaction papers will be reviewed.

Material for fence will be paid by City. Closing costs will be split. He will pay for de-annexation costs and survey. He will sign contract and then request de-annexation.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Stephanie Buckman of Blue Cross/Blue Shield gave a report on the 22% increase of the new 2008-2009 Blue Cross /Blue Shield Health Insurance Program.

The small group overall pool rating showed an increase of 5 ½ %. The City group showed 15% of the increase and 2% increase was due to age of the group.

Kirk Kimble of Group Benefit Specialists indicated the Preferred Health Insurance will be asked to submit a proposal. Health profiles will be requested for employees and families who have known health issues.

ELECTRIC RATE STUDY

John Haas of Ranson Financial Consultants presented Ordinances with new Electric rates. The City Commission discussed the wording of the Ordinances.

After lengthy discussion John Haas and Grant Sechler will revise ordinances for presentation at the next Commission Meeting.

John Haas also presented a report of the work he has spent to develop the study showing how much additional time has been needed.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/ELECTRIC RATE STUDY/DATA TECH HERE/MET WITH STEVE BELLESINE/DUNKENBERGER CONSTRUCTION BID

City Superintendent Sechler reported he had spent a lot of time with John Haas going over the Electric rates. KCC customers were notified of this meeting.

Data Tech will be here this week.

He and Don spent time with Steve Bellesine to discuss the Lake Lease. He may need to go over the Lake Lease to accommodate the house financing market.

He received a bid from Dunkenberger Construction for the I.D. building concrete floor. Estimated heating and plumbing costs will be requested from Hazels.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/TRANSPORTATION MEETING/WAIVE MUNICIPAL HALL RENTAL FEES/LOW C.D. RATES/ J-TURN ORDINANCE/QUIT CLAIM DEED/AIRPORT PROJECT/I.D. BOARD MEETING/LEAGUE CONFERENCE/ROOM RESERVATIONS/DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM

City Administrator reported he had attended a Transportation Meeting at Hutchison for the Taxi last week. A 5% cut in the State. 20% share will be coming. No cut in Federal share yet.

He had told Anthony Ministerial Association that the City would waive Municipal Hall rental fees for their fundraiser February 21^st.

Investment Interest Revenue will be much lower now. He received an interest bid of 1% from one bank.

J-Turn Ordinance needs work. Jim Forsyth is reviewing it.

Interfaith Housing has requested a Quit Claim Deed for West Acres to help with the Grant Application.

The FAA Agreement for the Airport project will be on the agenda for next week. Funding will be determined later.

I.D. Board Meeting is scheduled for 12 noon at the Smokehouse.

He will reserve 7 rooms for the league Conference in October as discussed.

He has received information for a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and will distribute to Commission.

QUIT CLAIM DEED

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves a Quit Claim Deed for Interfaith Housing for West Acres, conditions pending approval of the City Attorney with the earlier transfer of the property commitment. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hatfield. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 10 minutes to discuss pending legal matters with the City Superintendent and City Administrator remaining. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

At 11:42 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with only the City Superintendent and City Administrator remaining. At 11:52 a.m. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

WATER PROJECTS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that according to EBH, the current Water projects being developed could be part of the Government Stimulus Package and part of the cost could be forgiven through the KDHE State Revolving Fund. After discussion it was the consensus to proceed with proposing the different phases for the stimulus package and final decisions could be made later.

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