CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 22, 2007

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, Koeppen, and Williams. Absent: Hammersmith. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Jim Jackson, and J.D. Rhea.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 1/23 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5473 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $121,726.02 for appropriation ordinance and 1/23 City Payroll for $41,654.73 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 1/23 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT

J.D. Rhea, Street Department Head, reported that they had been involved with snow removal. Need to cut trees, and help Electric Distribution at the Lake for the Lake Project.

Mayor asked if specs had been made for a bobcat. He said that J.D. should work on specs.

J.D. asked about hiring a person to replace the position held by Jerry Angle. Will seek to fill the position internally.

RESOLUTION NO. 670 ADOPTED

Jim Jackson, Harper County Economic Development Coordinator, was present to request the City Commission approve Resolution No. 670 in support of the rental housing project.

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY MESNER DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN ANTHONY BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 670. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 671 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 668 ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY THE 27^TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006 TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY AND ITS SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,000.00 WITH THE SEWER DEPARTMENT PAYING THIS AMOUNT AND THE LEASE PURCHASE FROM THE SEWER DEPARTMENT OF SAID MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY STREET DEPARTMENT AS AUTHORIZED BY K.S.A. 10-1116(b) and 10-1116(c).
 

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 671. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

KLINK PROJECT

After discussion, Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the Mayor be authorized to sign the project completion form for the Main Street KLINK Project and the City approval final estimate payment to Inland Corporation for the project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Hatfield voting no.

APPOINTMENT TO TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMMITTEE

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to appoint Vicky Knapic of Kanza Bank to the Transient Guest Tax Committee as the Chamber of Commerce Representative as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD RENEWAL PROPOSAL

The City received the renewal proposal for Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance renewal. The deductibles that the City policy has now will no longer be available. The deductibles will be 500, 1000 and 1500 for the individual for the different options.

Co-pay for doctor office visit will increase by $5.00.

Co-pay for emergency room visit will be $100.

Other changes will be made.

Information for a share cost plan will be obtained. Other plans will be sought. BC/BS representative is scheduled to come to the January 29^th meeting.

RECOGNITION

Don Heidrick was congratulated by the Mayor and Commission for receiving the Master Municipal Clerk Designation after attending IIMC- recognized Academy Programs over the years. Coffee and cake were served.

CITY CODE

Commissioner Williams led the discussion again in reviewing the City Code as recodified by the League. He had reviewed the Code and made suggestions for corrections. He will review additional parts.

RESOLUTION NO. 672 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN DOCUMENTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FARMERS STATE BANK & TRUST OF GREAT BEND TO FACILITATE THE FINANCING OF CITY EQUIPMENT.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 672. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / HIT AND RUN CASE /

SEARCH WARRANT FOR 611 NORTH SPRINGFIELD / TRAFFIC ACCIDENT /

FENCE AT FRAZIER BUILDING / OUT OF STATE LICENSED VEHICLES

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Officer Hodson had done a good investigation in the hit and run accident case in 100 block of South Bluff. There was an arrest for several traffic charges as well as possession of drugs and paraphernalia.

A search warrant was issued for 611 North Springfield. Three persons taken into custody on various drug charges. Good investigation by Officers Schultz and Houston. Thanks to assistance from KHP and Sheriff Department.

Several traffic accidents due to ice and snow.

He asked about putting the fence back up at the old Frazier Building. The fence will be put back up.

Status of citations issued for out of state tagged vehicle had not been heard back from.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / WRAP CONFERENCE /

ALAN LUTTRELL / KMEA CONTACT / SNOW CLEARED ROUTES / SAND SPREADER /

RURAL ELECTRIC REPORT / FINAL FEMA REPORT

City Superintendent Sechler reported on the WRAP Conference. Very informative for those attending involved with Anthony Lake Watershed, Roger Masenthin, Reta Gates, Kyle Clark, Commissioner Bob Hekel, and he attended.

Alan Luttrell of EBH will be here Tuesday to go over several projects.

He has not made contact with the KMEA person concerning Electric Rate and Power Plant Report.

Streets snow routes cleared for Emergency vehicles was discussed. Commissioner Koeppen asked about a new sand spreader for new truck.

Rural Electric Cost Report has not been completed yet, Sherri is working on final FEMA report.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / LEASE/PURCHASE /

BOOKKEEPING REPORTS / ELECTION FILINGS

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick had reported earlier on the need for Resolution No. 671 for a lease/purchase, and reported now on the Airport Fund.

Angie has completed December bookkeeping reports.

Bernie Hammersmith and Chet Dickey have filed for City Commission.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:05 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:35 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

Commissioner Williams 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