CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 7, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Mayor Howard Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, Dickey and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Kenny Hodson, Steve Wilkinson, Connie Shellhammer, Dwight Steele, and John Haas.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 01/08 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5521 making appropriation for $86,054.58 and 01/08 payroll for $45,166.96 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and pay ordinance were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head, reported that they are just trying to keep up. Glad the ice storms missed us. Glad they went to St. John, Pratt and Sterling to help. Took Christmas decorations down. Would like to get started on Prairie Belting Line again. Need to change a few poles out in the area. Tree Trimmers are doing well. South side of town from Power Plant to town should be done.

North Street line between Anthony and Jennings which was budgeted needs to be done.

City Superintendent Sechler expressed appreciation to Steve Wilkinson and personnel who went to help with the mutual aid.

TAXI DISCUSSION

Connie Shellhammer, Director of Harper County Department on Aging, was present to discuss with the City Commissioners the application for 2007-2008 KDOT Grant for the Taxi. Connie Shellhammer had discussed that the County could submit an application to operate the taxi totally from the Harper County Department on Aging Office as had been discussed earlier. The City Commission would like to have it operated the same as this year. The City will submit application. Time is short. Application is due January 25^th and Connie would like to have it by January 18.

DANGEROUS STRUCTURE HEARING – 425 NORTH PENN.

Mayor closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing at 9:00 A.M., for a dangerous structure at 425 North Penn. Sandy Lee Witters, owner, had contacted the City Clerk and reported they were going to have the structure demolished within the next month.

Mayor read the Findings of Fact for the Dangerous Structure at 425 North Penn.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City deliver to Sandy Lee and Elizabeth Ann Witters, owners, the Order to abate the dangerous structure at 425 North Penn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE ON LAKE LOT 13W

The Mayor opened the Hearing for the dangerous structure on Lake Lot #13 W.

Dwight Steele was present to discuss the clean-up of his property. He plans to have the structure demolished and build a new structure.

The Mayor read the Findings of Fact for the dangerous structure on property located at Anthony Lake, Lot 13 W.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City deliver to Dwight Steele, owner, the Order to Abate the Dangerous Structure located at Anthony Lake, Lot #13 W. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

BOND BID

John Haas, Ranson Financial Consultants, presented bids tabulations for the purchase of $255,000 City of Anthony General Obligation Bonds for Main Trafficway Improvements.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accept the bid for the purchase of $255,000 City of Anthony General Obligation Bonds from Kanza Bank for $100,773.28 interest at 4.057167% rate for 15 years. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. S-197 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $255,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopt Ordinance No. S-197. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 700 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF $255,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. S-197 OF THE ISSUER; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 700. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 701 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 693 OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS, RELATING TO CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS THEREOF.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 701. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

TEMPORARY NOTES BID

John Haas, Ranson Financial Consultants, presented the bid tabulations for $371,000 City of Anthony Temporary Notes.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City accept the bid for the purchase of $371,000 City of Anthony, Kansas Temporary Notes for Street and Sewer Improvements and Tennis Court Improvements for $11,872 interest at 3.20% rate for one year from Kanza Bank. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 702 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF $371,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TEMPORARY NOTES, SERIES 2008, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX, IF NECESSARY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID NOTES AS THEY BECOME DUE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 702. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

ELECTRIC SYSTEM REVIEW

John Haas presented information for an electric system study for the City to review. The Mayor mentioned a flat rate structure. More information will be obtained. City Superintendent Sechler mentioned getting a cost figure for Ranson Financial to do the study.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING /

TELEPHONE CONTRACTORS / SUNFLOWER H2O PROJECT /

CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / SALT WATER DEPOSITORY

City Superintendent Sechler reported that a pre-construction meeting will be held for the Sunrise Addition Sewer Main Project, January 8, at 2:00 P.M.

Telephone contractors hit a sewer main on Washington Street between Jennings and Bluff late Friday afternoon. Crews will repair any damage on the line today.

He spoke with Mike Newberry on the Sunflower H2O Project. Hopefully there will be a meeting and final summary on Phase I Study before the meeting with Harper.

He spoke with Tom Phillips. He will give us an estimate for updating the City Comprehensive Plan.

He contacted KCC about the proposed salt water depository well. Public Notice needs to be given all property owners within a 1/2-mile radius. Harper should be contacted because their Airport is within 1/2 mile.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / ANDERSON REQUEST / SNOW REMOVAL

Commissioner Hekel asked about the status of Mike Anderson request for City property. Mayor had heard that he had purchased a house in town. Light at well house left on.

Concern expressed about snow removal from the snow storm. May need to get out earlier.

Commissioner Hekel asked about status of West Acres being taken over by Interfaith Housing Ministries. Mike Lanie will be contacted.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / NO PROBLEMS NEW YEAR'S EVE / CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT / DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE /

INSULATED NEW PROPERTY/EVIDENCE ROOM

Chief of Police Blevins reported that there were no problems New Year's Eve. Had a criminal damage to property/disorderly conduct complaint under investigation. Domestic disturbance for 400 South Lincoln and 200 South Kansas.

New property/evidence room insulated and outside walls covered. Got new shelving unit for the old property/evidence room for boxes of old cases and files.

Commissioner Hekel reported dog problem remains on North Jennings.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / ELECTRIC FUND- LEASE PURCHASE /

EVALUATIONS / INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER TO MEET / TAXI PROGRAM APPLICATION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that there was concern about the status of the Electric Fund for the Year 2007 to meet expenses and encumbrances. Transfers made out of the Fund could be reversed. It was consensus of City Commission that a temporary lease/purchase be made to meet the Electric Fund expenses and encumbrances for 2007. The Water/Wastewater Funds could be used or other Funds if necessary.

He has evaluation sheets tabulated for Officer evaluations.

Industrial Development Board will meet at 12 Noon, Monday, at the Smokehouse. Community Care Center will have a meeting at same time. He would like to attend the Community Care Center meeting.

He will be working on the Taxi program application to KDOT for funding.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 45 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:15 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. City Superintendent Sechler entered the executive session. At 12:00 Noon, the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

The Mayor adjourned the meeting to reconvene at 1:00 P.M.

The Mayor reconvened the regular session of the City Commission meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 45 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried. At 1:15 P.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. Chief of Police Blevins entered the executive session. At 2:00 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 45 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 2:00 P.M., the City Commission room was cleared. The City Clerk/Administrator entered the executive session. At 2:45 P.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

MERIT RAISES

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve merit raises of 2% for Grant Sechler, City Superintendent; 2 1/2 % for John Blevins, Chief of Police; and 3% for Don Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator. 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 Dickey. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by ___________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor