CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 29, 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, 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 Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Greg Cleveland, Edgar Barrett, Ron Hill, Steve Wilkinson, Dusty Linn, Jeremy Graves, Stephanie Buckman, and Darin Neufeld

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5474 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $94,062.08 for appropriation ordinance was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Department Head for the Electric Distribution Department, reported that he, Jerry Angle and Chris Duwe from the Department will take the CDL written test Tuesday.

The new electrical work for the new Airport Terminal is complete now.

They have been doing work orders and catching up. Working on lights at the Lake.

Will work on electrical installation fees amounts with Commissioner Hekel and Superintendent Sechler.

MUNICIPAL HALL EVENTS BOARD

Greg Cleveland asked the Commissioners about forming a Municipal Hall Board to facilitate the scheduling of events for Municipal Hall. Greg Cleveland and Don Heidrick will work on the possible establishment of a Board. For now, events will be scheduled as usual.

CITY CODE REVIEW

Commissioner Williams reported that he had continued to review the City Code. There is some discrepancy for when newly elected commissioners are to take office. City Administrator will check with County Election Officer when the County Commission canvas votes.

After discussion about the sections on Planning Commission and Zoning it would be best to make reference to the Unified Development Code.

Commissioner David Williams and Superintendent Sechler will meet to finalize those sections.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / FINAL INSPECTION AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING / MET WITH ATMOS / LOCKING AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING / GEOMETRIC IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION DENIED /

MEETING WITH ALAN LUTTRELL

City Superintendent Sechler reported that final inspection of the Airport Terminal Building will be this afternoon at 1:30 P.M.

He and Larry Berry met with Atmos Representatives for explanations on gas usage calculations. Also need to work on new Power Plant Gas Transportation Contract with Atmos. There was discussion about quality loss and line loss in discussing KMGA billing.

He asked about the locking and unlocking of the Airport Terminal Building. He has discussed it some with Chief Blevins. Airport Board will be asked.

The KDOT Geometric Application for East Main was denied for 2010 funding.

Alan Luttrell was here Tuesday to discuss the Water Department renovation and the street, sewer project for the Housing Development Project and also the sewer extension for North Mass and Garfield.

New truck for Street Department has arrived. The new bed will be available in February.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / OFFICER HOUSTON ILL /

THEFT AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE AT LAUNDROMAT / INTERVIEW APPLICANTS /

Chief of Police Blevins reported Officer Houston was in the hospital a couple of days due to high blood sugar levels.

Laundromat theft and criminal damage being investigated.

Interviews for Officer Applicants will be Thursday.

Several properties owners need to be contacted about health nuisances.

EXTENDED TIME

The City Attorney had received a letter from the Balmer Fund attorney requesting additional time to get items out of the Balmer Fund Building.

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City allow entrance to the Balmer Fund Building for continued clean-up for the weekend of Feb. 10 and 11. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

AIRPORT PLANNING

Darin Neufeld, EBH, discussed with the Airport Board and the City Commissioners about the Capital Improvement Program, Long Range needs assessment for Anthony Airport. Priorities were discussed. They will be submitted to the FAA.

CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH EBH

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the Mayor be authorized to sign an engineering contract with EBH for crack sealing at Airport. Commissioner Koeppen seconded the motion. Motion carried.

CHANGE ORDER FOR AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to approve the change order for the electrical work for the Airport Terminal Building for $1,166. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

LOCKING THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING

The Commission discussed with the Airport Board about locking the Airport Terminal Building. A keyless entry key pad will be priced and FAA will be contacted about funding.

BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE RENEWAL EXPLAINED

Stephanie Buckman, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative, was present to explain the renewal proposal for the City Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health/Dental Insurance Plan. The deductibles were increased. The present lower deductibles will no longer be available.

A Cost Share Program from Blue Cross/Blue Shield was presented also. Other insurance plan proposals will be requested.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / PAPER WORK /

EXECUTIVE SESSION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that he had submitted paper work for the Lease/Purchases for the new equipment, the KLINK payment and Airport project payments.

He requested an executive session for non-elected personnel.

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 11:33 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 12:03 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

LIGHTS AVAILABLE

Mayor Hatfield reported that the light vendor for the Lake walkway lights had 20 more similar lights for $390 a piece regularly $500 a piece. Having lights placed at Memorial Park and East Park was discussed. A decision will be made later.

Commissioner Hammersmith 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