CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

February 6, 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; Gordon Gray, Gene and Jane Norman, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 2/07 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5425 and 2/07 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $213,189.15 and $44,779.70 respectively were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 2/07 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Gordon Gray, Water/Wastewater Department Head, gave an update on the activities of the Water/Wastewater Department. Bob Lee has completed safety training. They are doing sewer cleaning, testing fire hydrants, and replacing propeller shaft for the lagoons.

Will be working on what features are needed for backhoe.

RESOLUTION NO. 652 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) AS THEY APPLY TO THE CITY OF ANTHONY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2005.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 652. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 653 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ON THE BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY TO EXECUTE KLINK IR RESURFACING PROJECT NO. 181-05 BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 653. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FEES FOR MUNICIPAL HALL

The City Commission began discussion about the fees charged for rental of Municipal Hall. After extensive discussion, and changes made, a new draft will be drawn up.

PLAQUE PRESENTATION TO GENE NORMAN

Mayor Hatfield presented an award plaque to Gene Norman in appreciation for 29 years of service to the City of Anthony.

The meeting was recessed. Coffee and cake were served.

PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER REPORT

Public Health Officer Kenny Hodson asked if the Commission wanted to do anything about the Balmer Fund Building. Their attorney had reported that the Grant process is slow. They will wait two weeks.

VACATION POLICY REVIEW

Kenny Hodson asked if the Commission had reviewed the information on vacation and leave policy he presented from various cities and businesses.

The Mayor asked that the topic be put on the agenda for next week.

401 East Main

He reported that the owner of the house at 401 East Main had repaired what was needed on the house. A vehicle removal notice will be sent. The owner will be asked to secure the back door.

THANK YOU TO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Mayor Hatfield read a thank you from Sherry Houston for the Anthony Fire Department response to a fire at her residence on 12/19/05. She also included a donation to the Fire Department.

BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE

CITY BUILDING UPSTAIRS WINDOWS

The City received bids for the replacement of the City Building upstairs windows from Hamilton & Hamilton Construction for $12,727.40 and Derek Crow for $17,800.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City accept the bid from Hamilton & Hamilton Construction for the replacement of the City Building upstairs windows for $12,727.40. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / LOCKER CHECK /

METH LAB PROGRAM / TAX MONEY

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Officer Schultz had taken Rambo to check lockers at Harper Elementary where one strike was made, at Anthony Elementary, where two strikes were made, at Chaparral, where six strikes were made. No drugs were found now in the locker, but it must have been present earlier. Parents were contacted.

Sergeant Moore had presented Meth Drug Program to Kiwanis Friday. It was well received. They had received $225 in Drug Tax Distribution money from Garlow case.

Extended the deadline for receiving Police Officer applications. Two applicants had backed out.

CAMPING BROCHURE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City advertise in the Kansas RV and Camping Directory for $123.75. Commissioner Hammersmith seconded the motion. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENT TO HARPER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City appoint Mike Carmichael to the Harper County Economic Development Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENT TO ANTHONY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Commissioner Williams made the motion to appoint Gwen Warner as the Chamber representative to the Anthony Industrial Development Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT /

City Superintendent Sechler reported that contractors had completed Project No. 4 on the Electric rebuild. This was 5 miles of 3-phase line. They will start rebuilding the 3-phase line from Hopewell Church for 2 miles west.

Street Department will begin cutting trees this week.

Street signs for Lake should be here in three weeks.

He is trying to complete bid contracts for Municipal Hall A/C.

After discussion, Commission asked if he would check on number that would want shirts with City Logo. City may pay for logo with employee paying for cost of shirt.

Commissioner Williams said that Commissioner Koeppen had looked at possible electric light pole placement at Santa Fe and Garfield corner.

Commissioner Hekel asked about Lake easements. City Superintendent will see about easement measurement for west side. Planning Board will be meeting this month also and they could review the situation.

Commissioner Koeppen asked about the wall plaster condition in the west side stage foyer at Municipal Hall. This would not be in the present project.

He also asked about the Training meeting at Kingman for motor grader operators, March 2.

BURNSITE DISCUSSION

Information was received on proposed procedure for operation of Anthony City burnsite and the Anthony City Lake burnsite. After discussion, no decisions were made.

LAKE LOT LEASES APPROVED

Commissioner Williams made the motion to approve new Lake Lot Leases for William Whitis & Kendall Jackson, Lot 4 E; Robert & Virginia Downing, Lot 6 E; Sam Beam & Robert Dills, Lot 27 E; William or Candie Atherton, Lot 29 E; Gary R & Dorothy Clements, Lot 7 W; Dean Menhusen, Lot 9 W; Elma Whatley Beckham or Gwen Cannaday or Robyn Casmaer or Cathy Macpherson, Lot 17 W.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:32 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:52 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hatfield. Motion carried. At 11:52 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 12:07 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

MERIT RAISES –OFFICERS

Commissioner Williams made the motion to provide merit raises for 2006 for City Administrator Don Heidrick of 2 1/2 %, Chief of Police John Blevins for 2 1/2 %, and City Superintendent Sechler of 1 1/2 %. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

KMEA MUTUAL AID

The City Superintendent said that he had received information regarding the Mutual Aid Agreement from KMEA. The City Commission was in agreement to have Superintendent Sechler send a letter of interest. An ordinance will be provided for the next meeting.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / SALES TAX RECEIPTS /

ECCHIC CONCEPT / BOND RE-FUND NOT AS GREAT AS THOUGHT /

SMALL CLAIMS / AFLAC / TAKE OFF FRIDAY

The City Clerk/Administrator mentioned the report on sales tax receipts for the last 12 months.

The informational meeting on the ECCHIC insurance concept will be presented by Joe Walter and Ryan Johnson at Municipal Hall, Wednesday, February 8, at 7:00 P.M.

John Haas of Ranson Municipal Consultants, has sent a fax that the estimated savings for re-funding the Street Bond is less than formerly presented. He suggested to wait until the rates go lower.

He has small claims petition for utility payment this week.

He and ladies in the office are getting info together for auditors. AFLAC insurance representative will be here Tuesday.

He would like to take the day off, Friday.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by ___________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor