CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 3, 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; J.D. Rhea, Juanita Patterson, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5420 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $94,526.65 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

TRANSFERS – FOR 2005

It was consensus of the City Commission to go ahead with the transfers of monies for 2005 as indicated on the appropriation ordinance.

STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT

J.D. Rhea, Street Department Head, gave a report on the activities of the Street Department. He reported road and rock work on the Industrial Development land north of town was complete.

Will be working on cutting down trees damaged by last year's ice storm.

The Commission was in agreement to go ahead and seek bids for a new loader and dump truck.

City Superintendent Sechler said he had contacted KDOT about the letting bid time for the Geometric project. They are reviewing first set of plans.

TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMMITTEE

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City re-appoint Connie Larcom to the Transient Guest Tax Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LAKE LOT TRANSFER FOR 17E

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Lake Lot Transfer for 17E from Harold R and/or Bobby Pinkston to Winton M. and/or Pauletta L. Hinkle. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

WATER RATE AND POLICY CODE DISCUSSION

Disconnect and Connect Fees were discussed with Juanita Patterson, Utility Clerk, along with changes for multiple users meter. The Code will be changed to define for emergency turn off and disconnects. Patterson was requested to provide average water usage and the number of tenants for rental properties for the Commission to review.

VACANT HOUSE CLEAN-UP

After discussion it was consensus of the City Commission that the vacant house that is on South Vermont needs to be rehabilitated for safety reasons or demolished. Bids will be requested. Kenny Hodson said that KDHE requires asbestos inspection.

An update on the Balmer Fund Building had never been received. Jan. 31 is deadline date for something to be done.

SICK LEAVE / VACATION LEAVE

Kenny Hodson had gathered information about sick leave and vacation leave policy from several cities and companies.

The City Commission will review the information.

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

TRENCHING FOR SEWER AND GAS LINES TO KERR BUILDING /

WILL MEET WITH MARK HAMILTON/ AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT AT MUNICIPAL HALL

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the sewer main for F&S will start this week.

Trenching for gas line and septic system for the Kerr Building needs to be done yet. Gas line to the Building and the septic system is to be provided by the City.

He is to meet with Mark Hamilton for the Municipal Hall projects this week.

He will meet with engineer for the air conditioning project at Municipal Hall.

Commissioner Hekel asked about the Housing projects at Harper and Attica, he thought from HUD. The Mayor asked him to check with Steve White.

Richard McKee had talked to Commissioner Koeppen about leasing land from City south of town for seismograph testing.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / DISORDERLY CONDUCT /

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE / DOG PROBLEM / DOG LICENSING

Chief of Police Blevins reported that there had been disorderly conduct and domestic disturbance incidents over the weekend. Otherwise it was a quiet week.

Commissioner Hekel asked about the dog lease ordinance and why it was not enforced. Postal carrier has complained. Chief Blevins said he would follow-up. He had not heard of complaint. The Police can make it a project to help alleviate the problem.

Mayor Hatfield asked about extended effort to have dogs licensed.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / 2005 TRANSFERS/ MUNICIPAL HALL FEES/

I.D. BOARD MEETING / DARRIN NEUFELD TO BE HERE

The City Clerk/Administrator reported that transfers for 2005 will be made. The fees for renting Municipal Hall need to be established.

The I.D. Board monthly meeting will be next Monday, Jan. 9th, at 12 Noon at the Smokehouse Restaurant.

Darrin Neufeld of EBH will be here next week to go over FAA project list for the Airport.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 1 hour 40 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried. At 10:20 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/ Administrator remaining.

At 12 Noon, the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried. At 12 Noon, the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 12:20 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 12:20 P.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 12:30 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City extend the employment agreement with Carrie Miller as Lake Improvement / Economic Development Coordinator for one month until February 24, 2006, to provide time to contact the Banks and discuss their desire to continue their contribution for funding the Lake Improvement / Economic Development Program and the Coordinator Position. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

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

 

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

 

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor