CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

July 23, 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, 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, Larry Berry, Steve Wilkinson, J.D. Rhea, Terry Stark, Cynda Carr, Darin Neufeld, and Gerald Wolff.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 7/24 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5498 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $195,981.19 for appropriation ordinance and 7/24 City Payroll for $50,323.51 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and 7/24 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

2008 BUDGET

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, went over a list of items that could be considered for the 2008 Budget for Electric Production. Included in the Budget will be a new pickup, Testing #3 Generator, 3 new gas meters, $10,000 for Budget. Need to do repairs on houses; future electric generation needs to be reviewed.

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head, explained proposed items for the 2008 Budget. A new bucket truck may be deferred until 2009. Cost to do repairs needs to be looked at. Replacing 2000 Pickup #5 will be deferred for now. Need to rebuild alley line between Jennings and Anthony from Vine to North Street. Cost $119,188.

Rebuild 14.5 Feed from State Line, 11 miles for an estimated cost of $1,059,220. Engineer will need to look at this project. Support arms and Rod Driver and Battery crimping tool are needed.

APPOINTMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City appoint Terry Stark to the Anthony Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

AIRPORT PROJECTS BIDS

Darin Neufeld, EBH, reported that City received one bid for crackfill and crack repair and no bids for Fuel Storage Facility.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City extend the time for receiving Bids for the Airport Fuel Storage Facility for one week. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

AIRPORT PROJECT BID APPROVED

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accept the bid from Maxwell Asphalt Inc. of Littleton, Colorado for Airport crackfill and crack repair for $95,250. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. Engineer estimated it to be $125,000.

2008 BUDGET

J.D. Rhea, Street Department Head, presented information for proposed 2008 Budget items. Discussed trading in the 1991 John Deere Grader. Deferred purchase of a new flatbed until 2009. Replace the big mower, cost estimated to be $73,000.

Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head, discussed 2008 Budget with Commission about getting Sewer Department camera, there is a wide range of prices, $13,000 to $40,000. Include Sewer Lift Station, on Garfield for $90,000, Sewer Lift Station alarms for $16,200, a Bar screen cleaner for $120,000 to $150,000. These could be purchased through State Revolving Loan. Discussed getting a new pickup for $36,000 to replace 2001 F-350 and give the Department's 2001 to Ralph Wike to use and take out of Water and Sewer Revenue. Discussed including N. Mass. Lift Station and Wheatridge sewer line.

Fire Chief Kenny Hodson reported on the proposed changes for payment for fire calls and fire practices. He has discussed it with Fire Department members. They would like to do away with payment for practices and increase fire calls to $10.00 per call, increasing from $8.00, increasing the budget by $683. If the increase would go to $11 per fire call it would increase the budget $1,789.70; to $12 a call it would be $2,896.40 more per year.

PROCLAMATION FOR CYNDA CARR

Mayor Hatfield read and presented Cynda Carr a framed Proclamation recognizing her after retiring after 33 years of teaching and community work. Coffee and cake were served.

OPTION AGREEMENT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Option Agreement with Jason Wolff for sale of City property, 300 block of West Main, south side, for $7,500, putting down $500 with 365 days to exercise option. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

PORTABLE WELDER

The City Commission discussed putting in 2008 Budget the purchase of a portable welder for Ralph Wike, costing $35,000 to $40,000. Cost could be divided among departments.

OIL AND GAS LEASE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Oil and Gas Lease on the City landfill land east of Anthony. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TRANSFER FOR LOT 16W

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the transfer of Lake Lease – Lot 16W from Sharon K. Roland Trust by Sharon K. Roland Trustee to Karen Beason and Bernard V. Fleshman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

HOUSING AUTHORITY RE-APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the re-appointment of Marion Blye until August 8, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the re-appointment of Myrel Carr until August 8, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the re-appointment of Sam Beam until August 8, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

HOUSING REHABILITATION – HOME PROGRAM

The City Commission discussed the HOME Program and was in agreement that the City of Anthony should participate. Using Weatherization Program to help with the City match and City should use Funds to possibly match more.

PASTURE LAND

Commissioner Hammersmith reported that Chris Hedlund told him that the idle pasture land owned by the City, south of town, needs to be sprayed. Commissioner Hammersmith will check with Copenhaver about cost.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / ANTHONY DOWNS /INDECENT LIBERTIES CASE /

LANDROMAT CLOSED

Chief of Police Blevins reported another successful year at Anthony Downs. Quiet second weekend, no problems at Dance.

Worked another indecent liberties with child case. One person taken into custody, case is at County Attorney.

He found that the Laundromat is closed.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / KMU MEETING / FOOTBALL FIELD OWNERSHIP /

STREET SIGN COSTS / ZONING ISSUES

City Superintendent Sechler reported on the KMU meeting attended last week, which covered new laws governing the KCC Jurisdictional Area for Municipal Electric and Gas Utilities. Questions need to be answered. We need to look at our rates.

He asked if ownership of football field on North Springfield has been transferred to the City yet. It needs mowing. No deed has been received. Jim Forsyth will be contacted.

He has gotten cost to replace Street signs for the Budget. It would be around $10,000 for posts and hardware. Cost could be spread over two years.

Several zoning issues are coming up. Hope to get caught up so could start projects.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / BUDGET MERIT OR WAGE INCREASES /

NEW TAXI DRIVERS

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported items in his report have been taken care of during the meeting. Continue to work on 2008 Budget. He asked about budgeting for wage or merit raise increases. Commis-

sioner Williams suggested that 2 1/2%, 3%, 3 1/2% and 4% increases be calculated for Budgeting study.

Benida Fox and Jewel Hall have been hired as new Anthony Transportation Drivers.

TORNADO WARNING SIGNALS

Mayor would like to look into replacing tornado warning signals. Battery operated signals would operate during power outage.

CONTRIBUTION TO HARPER COUNTY FAIR

A letter from City of Harper requested a donation from City of Anthony for the Pioneer Feed again.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City of Anthony donate $750 for the Pioneer Feed at the Harper County Fair. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Hammersmith 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 Dickey. Motion carried. At 11:40 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, Chief of Police, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:50 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

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