CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 8, 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 (late, came at 9:45 A.M.); Kelly Gates, Willie Hill, Jim Jackson, Susan Croft, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 1/09 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5471 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $96,011.38 for appropriation ordinance and 1/09 City Payroll for $42,170.00 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 1/09 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

SEWER BACK-UP BILL

Kelly Gates presented a bill from Hazel's for $237.50 for cleaning a clogged sewer main. Gates had sewer back-up at his house from the clogged sewer main. Hazel's had rodded the Gates service line first and nothing was found. Going further, blockage was found in the sewer main.

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City reimburse the Hazel's bill of $237.50 to Gates for rodding the blockage and opening the sewer main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

The City needs to inform the customers that the City needs to be informed of service problems before contacting a plumber or electrician.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL REQUEST

Jim Jackson, County Economic Development Council Coordinator, was present to request the City send two letters for the Housing Development at Wheatridge indicating that the City would provide utility service of electric, sewer and water to the property line and also a letter indicating that the City sees no problem at this time for the property to be rezoned for the housing project after proper application and Hearing process for approval is completed by the Planning Commission and City Commission.

POLICE CAR BIDS

Chief of Police Blevins reported that two bids had been received for a new Police car from Vanlandingham of Kingman for $21,166 with trade and one from Olathe Ford for $21,091.

After discussion about Kingman being close, Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approve the bid for a 2007 Police car from Vanlandingham Motors for $21,166. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

PROCLAMATION FOR GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES WEEKS

Mayor Hatfield signed a Proclamation declaring Jan. 13-Jan. 22 as Girl Scout Cookie Sales Weeks in Anthony.

APPLICATION TO RENT MUNICIPAL HALL

AND SERVE ALCOHOLIC AND CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES

After discussion if a license was needed for serving alcoholic and cereal malt beverage drinks not at retail, Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the application of Kanza Bank to rent Municipal Hall and serve alcoholic and cereal malt beverage not at retail upon approval of the Chief of Police. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2740 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III. BEVERAGES, ARTICLE 1. CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES, OF THE ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. G-2740. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1.

2006 AUDIT FIRM APPROVED

Three year Audit Proposals had been received from Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd for $13,500 with Consumer Price Index increases, each succeeding two years, from Pierce, Faris & Co. for $10,000, $10,400 and $10,900 and from Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball for $8,675, $9,200 and $9,750 all with additional fees for an A-133 Audit.

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accept the audit bid proposal from Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

KDOT APPLICATION FOR TAXI FUNDING

There was discussion about what if the taxi driver position should be one full time or two positions at part-time. Health insurance cost would be offered for a full time position. Connie Shellhammer will be contacted about sharing part-time workers.

REQUEST TO PLACE SEPTIC TANK AND VACATING VERMONT STREET

Susan Croft was present to request the possibility of placement of a septic tank on property on North Mass., south of Garfield, if she should purchase the property. There was extensive discussion. It was Commission discussion of being less expensive for sewer line construction with grinder pump. Doug Williams residence has that kind of set-up. City Superintendent Sechler will check with EBH engineer about the possibilities for a sewer service.

She also asked about the City vacating the unused platted Vermont Street as part of the property she would purchase since she would have to pay property tax on it and would like the freedom to use the property. There was discussion of the need for a City right-of-way. This will be reviewed.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / AIRPORT BOARD MEETING /

PAY RAISE FOR ON CALL PAY LOSS / WATERSHED REGISTRATION /

JUSTIN FRANCIS RESIGNS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that he will meet with Airport Board tonight to go over selection of carpet, tile, paint and sign color for the Airport Terminal.

Pay Raise – For On Call Pay Loss

He presented information about Street on-call issue. After extensive discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve a .25 an hour increase for Street Department employees to replace on-call pay loss. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

He has made registrations for Commissioner Hekel, Reta Gates and himself for the Watershed Conference Jan. 17 and 18. KDHE Scholarship Funds are available.

Justin Francis has resigned at the Power Plant to work for Francis Farms.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS /

-Gun Club roof – specs need to be written.

-West Acres dirt work still needed.

-Municipal Hall back door.

-Trim and painting for duct work needed.

417 NORTH FRANKLIN

Health Officer Kenny Hodson reported no plan of action was received for clean-up of 417 North Franklin property. Commission agreed to proceed with having the health and dangerous structure nuisance abated for 417 North Franklin. Bids will be requested.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD CASE /

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE / THEFTS AT CELCO / BUILDING AT NORWICH /

TWO ARRESTED ON GOLF CASE

Chief of Police Blevins reported that there was another indecent liberties with child case. Will be presented to County Attorney. Kenny did good investigation work. Domestic disturbance at 800 Fanning Drive with one arrest.

Second case of theft of copper tubing and cable from CELCO. Received 7 applications for Officer position.

Looked at building at Norwich with Commissioner Koeppen, which may be type of building for a new Police garage building. Contractor will come and look at what would be needed here.

Two arrested on Golf Course case.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / PAY TRUCK BILL / VACATION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick discussed giving o.k. to pay bill for new truck for the Street Department from Midway Trucks before next appropriation ordinance if truck is available and inspected with City approval. The Commission said bid had been approved already.

He would like to take days of vacation, Thursday, Friday and Monday.

Other items covered during meeting.

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 10:43 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:13 A.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 5 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:13 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:18 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS AND HIRING

Mayor Hatfield asked about getting employee evaluations done in two weeks.

He asked about having Department Heads come in and talk about replacement of employee who resigns, just as a check for need. Commission was in agreement.

LETTER FROM BALMER FUND ATTORNEY

City received request from Jim Lawing, attorney for Balmer Fund, for having split periods for cleaning out the Balmer Fund Building instead of 5 straight days. Commissioners discussed this would be o.k., but needed to be done by Jan. 31. Jim Forsyth, City Attorney, will be asked to forward information to Mr. Lawing.

RECODIFICATION DRAFT OF CITY CODE

Commissioner Williams asked about beginning the review of the Recodification draft for the City Code. It was consensus of City Commission to begin review of two chapters.

Commissioner Williams 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