CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

July 9, 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;, Donna Crowe, Terry Stark, Ward Stark, Steve Wilkinson, Kenny Hodson, Terry Messick, and Don Jensen.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES AND 7/10 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinances #5495 and #5496 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $63,787.32 and $100,479.97 respectively for appropriation ordinances and 7/10 City Payroll for $48,424.53 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinances and 7/10 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head, gave a report on the activities of the Water/Wastewater Department. Pumps have been rebuilt at the sewer plant lift station. Water main and fire hydrant have been replaced at Main and LL&G. Repaired leaking water meters. Swimming Pool is working well. Working on 2008 Budget. Bar Screen, Garfield lift station and sump pump inspection were discussed.

REQUEST TO WAIVE MUNICIPAL HALL FEE

Ward Stark of the County Emergency Response Team was present to request waiver of rental fee for Municipal Hall for a September 15^th workshop during National Preparedness Month. Fire Department and Law Enforcement will be asked to participate.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City waive the rental fee of Municipal Hall for September 15^th County Emergency Response Team Workshop. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

FACILITY AGREEMENT FOR FRIENDSHIP MEALS

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Facility Agreement with Aging Projects Inc. of Hutchinson which sponsors Friendship Meals at Municipal Hall. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF

WILDLIFE AND PARKS GRANT APPLICATION FOR BALL PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Donna Crowe was present. At 8:45 A.M., Mayor Hatfield opened the Public Hearing for the Wildlife and Parks Grant Application for Ball Park Improvements. The City Commission discussed the items for the Grant. Total Grant would be $86,670. Pads, walking path and shelter house were discussed. The Grant 80/20 is share but all funding for the Grant application may not be available. In-Kind contribution is allowed. There were no other comments. The Mayor closed the Hearing, called the regular Commission meeting back into session.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE

Mayor Hatfield opened the Public Hearing for the dangerous structure at 301 South Bluff, owners Kenneth R. and Regina L. Terherst. No one of the public was present.

Officer Hodson provided information about the condition of the structure.

The Mayor read the Findings of Fact for the structure at 301 South Bluff. The Mayor read the Order for the repair or demolish or removal of the structure at 301 South Bluff.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Order to be delivered to Kenneth R. and/or Regina Terherst for the repair or demolish or removal of the dangerous structure at 301 South Bluff by August 10, 2007. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. The Mayor closed the Hearing and called the regular meeting back into session.

COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION WITH OFFICER HODSON

Discussed the Balmer Building and structure on North Springfield, and the work Barker was doing. Discussed the status of the dangerous structure on East Main. The structure on North 2^nd is owned by someone in Oregon now.

Need to review City charges for Clean-up with Superintendent Sechler.

HOMEOWNERS REHABILITATION GRANT

Donna Crowe gave information about the Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program that is available from the Department of Housing. It is a 100% State grant now. The City Commission was in consensus that the City should apply through the South Central Economic Development District office.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 20 minutes regarding discussion of Confidential Data Relating to Financial Affairs or Trade Secrets of Second Parties, such as corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried. At 9:47 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with Police Chief Blevins, City Superintendent Sechler, City Clerk/ Administrator Heidrick, Terry Messick and Don Jensen remaining. At 10:07 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RECOMMENDATION

Industrial Development Board President Terry Messick presented a recommendation from the Industrial Development Board that the City sell the KanOkla Building and accept the offer of $50,000 from Dale Boice, with taxes, insurance and back rentals included.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City accept the recommendation of the Industrial Development Board, sell the KanOkla Building to Dale Boice for $50,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

2008 CITY BUDGET

The City Commission began preliminary discussion of the 2008 Budget. The Superintendent will have specific prices and items to discuss for the July 16^th meeting and Department Heads will come in

July 23. Mill levy will be $8,454. Improvements down from last year. Having another Loan with KDHE for purchasing Lift station and Lagoon bar screen through the Wastewater Department at 2.63% interest rate now was discussed.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / IN-SERVICE TRAINING / FIREWORKS THEFTS /

QUIET FOURTH / THANKS EXPRESSED / LEO MEETING /

SECURITY AT RACES / NOTICES FOR ADDRESS NUMBERS

Chief of Police Blevins reported he attended in-service training on School Safety Summit Threat Assessment. Worked a couple of thefts of fireworks at 200 West Main and 600 West Main. Quiet and wet Fourth of July. No major problems at the Lake during celebration.

Thanks to Doug Williams for posts, Chet Dickey and Ty Theurer for use of golf carts, and Sheriff Office for assistance for the Lake celebration.

Attend LEO meeting at County Attorney's Office.

They will be working security at Race Track next two weeks.

Commissioner Hekel said he had received reports of inappropriate activities at the Lake.

Notices for address numbers for buildings will be posted soon.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / SKID LOADER / MEET WITH EBH /

ROAD WORK / TREE GRATES / MAIN STREET GEOMETRIC PROJECT

City Superintendent Sechler reported bids are available for the skid loader to open.

He will have meeting with Alan Luttrell of EBH to go over several projects.

They have several gravel roads and ditches to work on. Will try to contact the company and work out a date to install the Lake playground equipment.

Should begin installing the tree grates on Main Street.

Waiting for contact from contractors about start of Main Street Geometric project.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Commissioner Hammersmith received comment about Garfield and West Street. It was not travelable in some areas.

Darlene Vlcek was concerned about cost of replacing power line downed by tree branches around her place. Responsibility of property owner.

Commissioner Hekel appreciated trees taken out at the Lake. Concerned about bindweed out by Hospital and Alco.

Discussed condition of Santa Fe and North Street. Will discuss first with McClure.

Commissioner Williams mentioned large pothole on first Lake Road.

Cement work is rough around water meter downtown.

SKID LOADER BIDS

Commissioner Dickey opened bids for a skid loader.

Berry Tractor: Kamotsu. Wichita Tractor: New Holland. Conrady Western: John Deere. White Star: Bob Cat.

Superintendent Sechler will review bids and report to the Commission.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / CITY CODE /

2006 AUDIT / TAXI DRIVER / BOND ISSUE

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that final copy of City Code will be here soon for approval July 30.

The 2006 Audit will be presented July 16, by Justin Mitchell of Adams, Brown & Beran & Ball.

Interviewing for taxi driver position.

Maybe could consider house at 301 South Bluff as part of bond issue.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams 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 11:17 A.M. the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator, Chief of Police and City Superintendent remaining. At 11:27 A.M. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

LIQUOR LICENSE

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the application of J&M Properties LLC doing business as Anthony Liquor Store and issue a retail liquor occupation license. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

INTERFAITH HOUSING LETTER

The Mayor read a letter received from Interfaith Housing Services updating the process of acquiring West Acres transferring from USDA. The City will send letter about the water drainage issue.

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