CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 16, 2006

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Commissioner Williams, Commissioner of Finance, presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, and Koeppen. Absent: Mayor Hatfield. 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; Steve Wilkinson, Donna Crowe, and Jim Forsyth.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5422 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $2,205.88 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Koeppen, seconded by Commissioner Hekel, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

APPROVE WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Donna Crowe presented information about the Recreation Commission request to fund new fencing at the ball fields.

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion to approve the recommendation of the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee and fund the Recreation Commission ball field project to replace the outfield fence and backstop fence at 10 and under field and purchase flexo-endurable fencing for $8,428 with the School District providing $1,161. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Commissioner Hekel asked about fencing for practice field west of the Swimming Pool. The Recreation Commission had discussed it.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head, reported on the activities of the Electric Distribution Department. Contractors have finished 3 miles of line. Received Digger Truck prints, went over with Grant.

There was theft of copper wire from the City Shop yard.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes for consultation with an attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried. Commissioner Williams excused himself. At 8:52 A.M. the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator City Superintendent, Chief of Police, and City Attorney remaining. At 9:02 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

WATER RATES ORDINANCE DRAFT

A water rate ordinance draft was presented. The billing for multiple user water meters was discussed and recommendations to change the draft were made. The ordinance will be considered next week when Mayor Hatfield returns.

REVISED COST SHEET FOR WASTEWATER

A revised cost sheet for Wastewater Department was presented. It was determined that the rate used per 1,000 gallons be increased to $2.00 to cover the bids for lift station and increased cost for the Wastewater Department operations.

BRANDON GERBER APPOINTED

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission appoint Brandon Gerber to the Anthony Industrial Development Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LANDLORD'S RELEASE AND CONSENT

A Landlord Release and Consent was presented for the Lease for Lot 17 E for the City's approval. Commissioner Williams would like to review the release and consent before action is taken.

EBH CONTRACT APPROVED FOR AIRPORT PROJECT

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion to approve the EBH Engineering Contract for Airport Relocation of Fuel Storage and Pump Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / ELECTRIC OUTAGE REPORT /

SEWER MAIN FOR F&S / WINDOW REPLACEMENT BIDS / POWER CONTRACT /

MEETING WITH ENGINEER FOR MUNICIPAL HALL AIR CONDITIONING

City Superintendent Sechler reported that a jumper cable broke at the Western Farmers, Ringwood, OK, substation causing a phase to ground short causing power outage.

The sewer main to F&S should be completed this week.

Request for bids for the window replacement for City Hall will be advertised this week.

The meeting with Western Farmers and Alfalfa Electric went well last week. This was preliminary talks for what each entity wants in a power contract. Reliability will be a topic of discussion.

He spoke with Wheatland Electric indicating the City would be interested about the possibility of purchasing power from them.

Meeting with the engineer for the Municipal Hall air conditioning will be Tuesday.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Commissioner Hekel asked about the status for hiring of a new Street Department employee.

-Commissioner Koeppen asked about Lake signs.

-Sink needs to be replaced in the Commission room.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / THEFTS /

POLICE OFFICER APPLICATIONS

Chief of Police Blevins reported that they were investigating the copper wire theft that occurred late Wednesday or early Thursday morning at the City Shop yard.

There was also a theft and burglary at a West Acres apartment.

Applications for the Police Officer will be taken until Friday.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT /

ROGER ANDREWS RESIGNED FROM I.D. BOARD /

MIKE CARMICHAEL INTERESTED IN COUNTY BOARD /

JOE WALTER WILL BE HERE JAN. 30 /

BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD HERE WEDNESDAY / SMALL CLAIMS /

GRANTS / RURAL WATER DISTRICT NOTIFIED

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that Roger Andrews had resigned his position on the Industrial Development Board. Mike Carmichael had indicated he was interested in the City position for the County Economic Council.

Joe Walter will be here January 30^th. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative will be here Wednesday with health insurance renewal.

We have 2 small claim cases Wednesday morning.

City received notice of 80/20 Park ad Wildlife Grant for the Lake Trail for $26,964 and 90/10 KDOT Grant for t-hangar taxiway for $63,000.

The Rural Water District has been notified of coming water rate increase. We are to give 24 day notice.

MORE LAKE LEASES APPROVED

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City Commission approve the new Lake Lot Leases for Harvey & Arnette Harris, Lot 33 E; June Obley & Elsie Fisher, Lot 19 E; Claud Catlin, Lot 31 W; Jeanne Westeman, Lot 21 W; Patricia & M. R. King, Lot 27 W; Sharon Adams, Lot 13 E; Barry Clements, Katherine & Debra Clements, Lot 15 W; Gerald & Joyce Kaup, Lot 11 W; John & Martha Templeton, Lot 22 E; Dan & DeAnne Heersche, Lot 31 E; Randy Patterson, Lot 2 W; Kristin Calvert, Lot 7 E.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by ________________________________________

C. David Williams III, Acting Mayor