CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

July 10, 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 Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; and Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; Larry Berry, J.D. Rhea, and Sherrie Eaton.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 7/11 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5447 and 7/11 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $45,054.93 and $50,430.35 respectively were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 7/11 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

2007 BUDGET DISCUSSION

Electric Production Department Head Larry Berry reported on the needs for his department. The Power Plant needs a dependable pickup. He would like a half-ton 4-wheel drive. The three regulators in the Power Plant's substation need upgrading. Would like digital controls like the substation on Kansas. Will get estimates closer to budget time. Requested a Bobcat loader that all departments could use. Exline will run deflection test on each unit in August 2006. Chubb Insurance will be paying for this. Normal plant maintenance should also be budgeted.

J.D. Rhea, Street Department Head, would like to budget for the following:

New flat bed – 1 ton with hydraulic lift. Estimated cost of $30,000. They will overhaul the engine on the current truck and transfer to Water/Wastewater Department. The skid loader with their share being $6,075.00. The big DewEze mower and the 1967 Allis Chalmers Grader need replaced.

Grant reported for the Water/Wastewater Department. Their needs for now are just the skid loader and DewEze mower for the Lake.

SHERRIE EATON / ALUMNI APRECIATION

Sherrie Eaton of the AHS Alumni was present to thank the Commission for all the extra work the City Crews did. They were very proud of Brad Carmichael. The air conditioning was COLD. They had some twinkle lights for the dance and donated them to the City. Doug Hite built a new ramp to replace the metal one in front of the Hall. The AHS Alumni will be donating up to $100,000 for the air conditioning project.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2732 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL COURT COSTS AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 11-111.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Ordinance No.

G-2732. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TERM

The City Commission had correspondence from Jim Forsyth stating it was up to them whether to change the Lake Lease term or not. After discussion, no motion was made. The lease will stay at 30 years.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / BUDGET

Chief of Police Blevins reported a quiet Fourth of July celebration. Thanked the Harper Police and the Sheriff's Office for their assistance and security. The fireworks did go off. He gave thanks to Doug Williams for the use of the t-posts/electric fence posts and Bob Hamilton for the use of his golf cart.

There were two domestic disturbances, 100 North Lincoln and 600 North Jennings with one arrest at each location.

The Police Department budget items were to replace a vehicle and a car port. The 1999 Ford K-9 unit would be replaced with these three options: Purchase 2005 KHP vehicle and sell the old. Purchase new 2007 Ford, sell 1999 K-9 unit and transfer the 2003 to the K-9 unit. Purchase two KHP vehicles and sell the other two.

The car port could be a purchased one or build a 20x30 pole shed. Material cost from Home Lumber was $2,966.77 with volunteer labor.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / ROOF REPAIRS /

AIRPORT TAXIWAY, LIFT STATION / KLINK PROJECT

City Superintendent Sechler reported he spoke with Burke Roofing and if we approve the bid fairly soon, he could do the project for the previous quote.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to approve the bid from Burke Roofing for $23,753.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

The reunion went well with good attendance. Brad Carmichael did a superb job. The air conditioner worked well.

The Airport taxiway should be open this week. The mortuary lift station should be in operation this week. The K-44 KLINK Project is scheduled to start the last week of July or the first week of August.

Superintendent Sechler will be on vacation from July 11 until

July 20.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Hatfield announced School Board meeting tonight. Industrial Development Board meeting today at noon. The Gun Club roof is leaking, may need a metal roof. The electrical may need upgraded at the Gun Club.

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 Hekel. Motion carried. At 10:55 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with only the Commission remaining. At 11:25 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

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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Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor