CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 23, 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; Larry Berry, and Carrie Miller.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 1/24 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5423 and 1/24 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $266,392.82 and $44,394.50 respectively were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 1/24 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported on the activities at the Power Plant. Will have maintenance work done on Engine No. 1.

Options for the heater project are being studied.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams 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 Hekel. Motion carried. At 8:47 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator and Carrie Miller remaining. At 9:17 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hekel 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 Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried. At 9:17 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator and Carrie Miller remaining.

-Carrie Miller left the executive session and Grant Sechler Jr. entered.

At 9:32 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions made.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR LAKE IMPROVEMENT/ ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to extend the Employment Agreement for Lake Improvement/Economic Development Coordinator with Carrie Miller for three months from January 24, 2006 to April 24, 2006. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

LANDLORD RELEASE AND CONSENT FOR LAKE LOT 17E LEASE

There was some reservation about the Landlord Release and Consent document.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City go ahead and sign the Landlord Release and Consent for Lake Lot 17E Lease. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FY 2006 KANSAS AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City sign the KDOT Airport Maintenance Agreement for Project No. AV-2007-03 to reconstruct approximately 7800 sq. ft. of the intersection connecting the t-hangar taxiway to the main taxiway. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

KANSAS WILDLIFE AND PARKS NRC-001

LOCAL PROJECT AGREEMENT

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approve the Kansas Wildlife and Parks NRC-001 Local Project Agreement for the Anthony Lake Trail for $26,964. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS FORCE ACCOUNT

AGREEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Supplemental Construction and Materials Force Account Agreement with the Department of Commerce for Downtown Streetscape Project. Commissioner Koeppen seconded the motion. Motion carried.

PLANNING COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENTS

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City re-appoint Debbie Hatfield and Hal Greve to the Anthony Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2727 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER XVII, UTILITIES, ARTICLE 1, WATER IN THE ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Ordinance No.

G-2727. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2728 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. G-2719 AND RELATING TO CHAPTER 17-UTILITIES, ARTICLE 4 – SEWERS, SERVICES, RATES IN THE ANTHONY CITY CODE TO OPERATE THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, COUNTY OF HARPER.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Ordinance No.

G-2728. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RE-APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City re-appoint Jamie Reneau to the Anthony Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / SEWER MAIN TO F&S /

TRENCH GAS LINE, SEPTIC TANK FOR KERR / GEOMETRIC PROJECT /

BANK BUILDING / MUNICIPAL HALL AIR CONDITIONING, STAGE WORK /

KS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT / SEWER EASEMENTS /

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the sewer main to F&S has been installed and F&S is connected.

City Crews will trench gas line for Kerr Building today. Septic tank will be installed on Tuesday.

He and Commissioner Koeppen met with EBH to go over a few items on the Geometric Project.

He has met with Pat Kerschen, Freeport State Bank, to go over building site plans for the new Bank building on North LL&G.

He met with Municipal Hall air conditioning Engineer last week to finalize plans.

Kansas Emergency Management was here last week for monthly meeting on electric project.

He has been busy with acquiring sewer easements for the sewer lift station upgrade.

He will meet with Town and Country this afternoon for a final walk thru the Kerr Building.

Planning Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 P.M., in City Commission room for a Hearing to re-zone the old High School property.

The stage wall renovation is progressing.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Commissioner Koeppen asked about Lake signs.

-Mayor Hatfield asked about dump truck and bobcat for Shop, and new truck for Superintendent with his truck going to Police Department.

-Commissioner Hekel asked about trash barrels problem.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / KHP ASSISTING /

LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING / ORAL INTERVIEWS FOR OFFICER POSITION

Chief of Police Blevins reported they had received a request from the KHP, Lee Rose, for use of Rambo. He attended County Law Enforcement meeting at Harper. He would like to begin oral interviews for Police Officer position with help of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / BALMER FUND LETTER /

HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL / TRANSPORTATION MEETING /

TAX MONEY / OIL LEASE

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that Greg Kite, Balmer Fund Inc. attorney, had sent a letter to Jim Forsyth, City Attorney, about status of funding for the King Parrot Warehouse.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield renewal for 2006-2007 shows 4% increase. Health Profiles will be requested from employees. Joe Walter will be here Monday.

Transportation District meeting for the Taxi will be held in Kingman on Wednesday.

The City received $359,205.63 in tax money from the County Treasurer. He put this in short term C.D.'s to accommodate cash flow for projects billing.

He asked about requesting bids for oil lease for City property south of town. It was discussed that land leased to the Cotton Gin be excluded.

BILL PAYMENT APPROVED FOR ANTHONY COMMUNITY CENTER

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve payment of bill for the new sliding door amounting to $6,530 from Edelman-Lyon Co. for the City's Anthony Community Care Center from the Wayne Dennis Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 40 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 10:37 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the Chief of Police, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:17 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

No decisions made.

Commissioner Williams 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 _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor