CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

February 8, 2010

Special Meeting

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in Special session at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hall, Tedder, Hammersmith, and Dickey. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick , City Clerk Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; Kenny Hodson, Deputy Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Shawn and Kate Catlin of the Harper County Herald; Cynthia Clark, Donna Crowe, Brandon Gerber, Mike Lanie, and Joe Brummer.

DANGEROUS STRUCTURE NOTICES DISCUSSION

Officer Hodson indicated a decision should be made about the time allowed for abatement of the Dangerous Structure Orders issued for 131 W. Main and 135 W. Main. There are questions of wall reinforcement for these structures after the burned buildings are demolished and cleaned up. The Engineer needs to include necessary specifications. The City Commission discussed waiving the demolition fees for the buildings and have the property owners provided with vouchers for their property. The City would provide reinforcement and a weatherized wall for the Gerber Building and Eck Building if acquired by Gerber after the demolition.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City plans to make a final decision on the Dangerous Structure Notices for 131 W. Main and 135 W. Main at the City Commission regular meeting February 15, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 754

A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY FOR THE COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 754. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

VOUCHER USE

Officer Hodson asked about the use of Vouchers and if the City Attorney should review them. It will be used only if CID goes through.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 10 minutes for discussion with non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

At 6:28 p.m. the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator and City Superintendent remaining. At 6:38 p.m., Mayor Muse called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

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Barbara Muse, Mayor