CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

July 17, 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; Melvin, Daniel and David Turner, and Jim Jackson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5448 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $297,549.64 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

NEW FARM AND PASTURE LEASES APPROVED

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Airport Farm Lease with Robert Parsons, the Farm Lease with Charles Seipel and the Pasture Lease with Chris Hedlund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

APPLICATION APPROVED TO SELL

PACKAGED LIQUOR, ANTHONY LIQUOR STORE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the application to be notarized and term date corrected to sell packaged liquor by J&M Properties of Kansas LLC d.b.a. Anthony Liquor Store. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / WORKSHOP / DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE /

CLEAN-UP NOTICE / CARPORT EXPENSE

Chief of Police Blevins reported that he and Commissioner Koeppen had attended the Kansas Safe Routes to Schools Workshop in Great Bend on Tuesday. It was good information, however it may not be something that would assist us now. He will look into it further.

It was quiet weekend for Anthony Downs.

There were domestic disturbance arrests at 300 North Santa Fe.

He has clean-up and weed notice for 124 North Lincoln.

Mayor Hatfield asked about out-of-state vehicle tags.

Commissioner Hekel asked about small scooter in the street. They are not legal.

He is checking yet on carport expense. He will check with the City Administrator about taking expense of this year's budget.

TO ABATE DANGEROUS STRUCTURE

Melvin Turner, Daniel Turner and David Turner indicated they would be abating the dangerous structure at 512 South Lincoln as requested soon after the Horse Races.

ORDER FOR HEALTH NUISANCE ABATEMENT

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion to approve the Order for Health Nuisance Abatement for 124 North Lincoln, owners of record, Jerry D. Baysinger and Teresa A. Baysinger. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

MEETING WITH DEVELOPER

Jim Jackson, Harper County Economic Development Coordinator, would like to schedule a meeting with Chris Lenz of Messner Development Co. regarding the development of 18-20 duplex units of Affordable Housing for Anthony. The Wheatridge Addition group is interested in developing this project in the Wheatridge Addition. Wheatridge group had feasibility study. Would use tax credit program for financing. One-third other revenue would be needed. A meeting for 7/19/06 at 7:30 A.M. was scheduled in the Commission Room with Wheatridge group and developer.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / JUNE BOOKKEEPING REPORTS /

AIRPORT TERMINAL / 2007 BUDGET / ELECTRIC FEEDER LINE /

RECREATION COMMISSION / BUILDING PERMITS

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that June Bookkeeping reports have been completed by Angie for review.

The Deficit of the Lake Improvement/Community Development Fund was discussed. Revenue for salary cost was provided by the Sunflower RC&D.

Bid opening for Airport terminal not for the fuel storage and pumps will be July 31.

Budget was discussed. Items presented by Department Heads will be considered.

Funding for Lake Development Program will be considered also.

The Electric feeder line cost will be discussed. Need to do something about Lake dam. Look at list of Bonds now.

Commissioner Williams asked about Recreation Budget also. City Administrator will meet with the Recreation Commission about their budget. The Recreation Commission seems to be doing a good job of watching their budget now.

Commissioner Hekel asked about building permits not being approved in a timely manner. Will check with Superintendent Sechler when he returns.

LAKE IMPROVEMENT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND

It was consensus of the City Commission to transfer money from utilities for the Lake Improvement/Community Development Fund deficit.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 36 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried. At 9:54 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 10:30 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

LETTER FROM U.S.D. ABOUT LAND FOR SALE

Received letter from School Superintendent about City interest in purchasing land. Will check with Recreation Commission.

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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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor