CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

February 27, 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; Carrie Miller, Larry Berry, Donna Crowe, Mary Hixson, Gwen Warner and Ron Poor. Adjourned meeting opened at 5:00 P.M.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5428 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $102,258.91 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported on maintenance work that needed to be done with Engine No. 2 and also gave an update on getting information for replacing the heating system at the Power Plant.

STREETSCAPE PROJECT

Donna Crowe reported that additional money was received for the Streetscape Project and additional benches will be added downtown. It amounts to approximately $7,689.52. Powder coating of the tree grates will be done also.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

The Wayne Dennis Fund Committee recommended that the City approve Wayne Dennis Fund money to purchase new Christmas decorations for downtown. Estimates were received from Display Sales for $31,165 plus cost of another intersection lights, and from World Class Christmas Displays for $22,590.80.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City pay for the Christmas decorations with Wayne Dennis Fund money amounting to $22,590.80. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

TRANSIENT GUEST TAX FUNDING

Ron Poor of the Transient Guest Tax Committee reported the committee is recommending that Transient Guest Tax money be used to refurbish the mural on the retaining wall in front of the Bob Weeks residence. Tammy Potter would do it for $200.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City pay for refurbishing the mural on the retaining wall in front of Bob Weeks residence for $200 using Transient Guest Tax money. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Carrie Miller provided a draft copy of a letter and application addressing to Senator Tiahart a request for $1,000,000 assistance via the State and Tribal Assistance Grant Earmark for a wastewater treatment project at Anthony Lake. The City Commission will be meeting at 5:00 P.M., to review funding for the project. Alan Luttrell of EBH Engineering and John Haas of Ranson Financial Consultants will be at the meeting.

RESOLUTION NO. 655 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION STATING FEES AND POLICY RENTAL OF THE ANTHONY MUNICIPAL HALL.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 655. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ECCHIC COST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The City Commission discussed again Cost Management Program from ECCHIC. Reference sources for the program had been contacted. Referrals reported the program has worked relatively smoothly. In one instance in 8 years there had been a bad experience year but over all it had saved money.

Commissioner Williams made the motion the City submit health profiles and the first month premium to Safemark, with the understanding that premium money would be returned if the City decided not to choose the plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. S-175 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS AND VARIANCES THEREOF – 211 North Anthony.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. S-175. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / EMERGENCY VEHICLE ROUTE – STREET CLOSURE /

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE, DUI ARREST

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Mike Loreg had indicated that ambulances take a different route if there are ball games going on at the Recreation ball fields on Garfield. Chief Blevins would not recommend closure of the street for ball games.

There was domestic disturbance and DUI arrest made during the week.

ORDER TO CLEAN-UP

Commissioner Williams made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an order to clean-up for the property at 124 South Springfield. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBER

Mike Carmichael, newly appointed person to the County Economic Development Council, was present and indicated he would work with the City Commission and represent Anthony on the Council.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / DAM MEETING /

OLD RAILROAD BRIDGES / WASTEWATER MEETING / TREE CUTTING /

ELECTRIC PROJECT / WATER SUPPLY MEETING /

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING AT MUNICIPAL HALL /

NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE CHARGES / TRACE

City Superintendent Sechler reported that he attended Dam Safety Conference, at Wichita, covering Wraps projects, Water Quality, SCC Rehab, Funding, KARS Projects, Flood Plains and Impacts of Dams. Applications for Grant funding for Dam Rehab, are due in July.

He contacted a person at the conference who indicated the railroad wood bridges at the Power Plant would be removed, but no excavation.

He attended a Wastewater meeting at Andover with Gordon Gray.

The Street Crew should be finishing tree cutting this week. A new street light has been installed at Santa Fe and Garfield.

Electric contractors are cutting over the 3 phase line at Hopewell. Public Water Supply meeting at Wellington, March 9^th.

Municipal heating and air conditioning bid advertisement will be placed in Wichita Eagle and Anthony Republican.

There was discussion about charges for placement of electric service. This will be reviewed.

Commissioner Koeppen expressed concern of the projects for the City Superintendent now. Maybe a truce needed to be made.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / LAKE BOARD MEMBERS /

LAND LEASE QUIRK / CITY CLERKS CONFERENCE /

OIL AND GAS LEASE ROYALTY

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that he will give Lake Board members candidates' names to Lake Board.

He explained the 53.7 acres pasture land lease quirk – term that was advertised and what is in the present lease. The problem has been solved.

He would like to attend City Clerks Conference, next week.

There will be reception for Steve White this afternoon.

Asked about the sewer charge, if water uses average for January, February and March be left as this year so sewer charge would stay the same or lowered if water usage average is lower, due to high water usage during this dry time.

Will ask for 5.32 royalties for oil and gas lease.

ANTHONY PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

Mary Hixson contacted the City Office and said she could not serve on the Anthony Planning Commission because she is a member of the Hospital Board which has their meetings at the same time.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City appoint Tom Clark to the City of Anthony Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

REQUEST TO MOVE UNITED METHODIST PARSONAGE HOUSE

The State Historical Society has denied their approval for the moving of the United Methodist Parsonage house. The City can request permission, but needs a request letter from the United Methodist Church and inform the State Historical Society.

NON-BINDING ELECTION DISCUSSED

Commissioner Hekel asked about the possibility of having a non-binding election for the County to determine if people would be in favor of an additional sales tax for lake improvement.

ADJOURNMENT TO 5:00 P.M.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion to adjourn the meeting to 5:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

ADJOURNED MEETING OPEN

Mayor opened adjourned meeting at 5:00 P.M., with all Commissioners present, including City Superintendent, City Clerk/Administrator, John Haas, Ranson Municipal Consultants, Alan Luttrell of EBH Engineers, Leaseholders, Jim Templeton, Tom and Cynthia Clark, and Mary Hixson.

RESPONSE TO TIAHART FOR POSSIBLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FUNDING

FOR ANTHONY LAKE

The City Commission discussed the information received about possible $1,000,000 funding through the State and Tribal Assistance Grant Earmark for Wastewater Treatment System at Anthony Lake. John Haas, of Ranson Municipal Consultants, and Alan Luttrell of EBH discussed the project and funding. Several local Lake Leaseholders present were in favor of the possibility with a sewer fee that would be needed. Commissioner Koeppen was concerned about funding the local match.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to complete application for the State and Tribal Assistance Grant Earmark sent from Senator Tiahart's office. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1.

RESOLUTION FOR PURPOSE

OF FUNDING SEWER SYSTEM AT ANTHONY LAKE

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to have a Resolution prepared for the purposes of financing a proposed sewage system at the Anthony Lake for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and issuance of General Obligation Bonds. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

REQUEST FROM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

With the objection of the State Historic Preservation Office the Board of Trustees of the United Methodist Church has requested the City of Anthony exercise its approval for the relocation of the parsonage house at 224 North Bluff.

After discussion, Commissioner Hekel made the motion that in consideration of relevant factors, that there was no possible feasible and prudent alternatives to the proposal of the Anthony United Methodist Church for the relocation of the old First Methodist Church Parsonage and that plans have been made to minimize harm to the historic property and its environs and that a letter be sent to the State Historical Preservation Office to indicate the City Commission findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

Commissioner Koeppen 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