CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

June 8, 2009

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hall, Hammersmith, Dickey and Tedder. 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; Cynthia Clark, Bob Hekel, Patricia King, Rick Baldwin, Terry Stark, Don Hellar, and Alan Luttrell.

Teddy Cook from the First Baptist Church gave the Invocation.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 06/02/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5594 making appropriation for $62,878.81 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $51,977.52 for 06/02 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Bob Hekel expressed his opinion on reinstating Compensatory Time Off. The City should not reinstate it. Work is not getting done. Commissioner Hall expressed his resentment for Hekel’s comments.

CITY LAND DISCUSSIONS

Rick Baldwin was present to discuss the City’s land he was interested in. He was disappointed he was not contacted even though his wife saw it in the newspaper that bids were being accepted for the land. He thought it should be sold at auction.

He was told that the present Commission decided to have it sold by bid and has had it advertised. The bids will be opened on June 15^th.

EBH ENGINEERS – WASTEWATER PROJECTS

Alan Luttrell introduced himself to the new Commissioners and provided an update on the Wastewater Projects, the North Garfield Lift Station Installation, the Garfield Lift Station Forces Main and the STF Bar Channel Rework, Bar Screen Installation and Sewer Camera.

He also provided information on the proposed North Massachusetts Lift Station.

After discussion, Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the North Garfield Lift Station Project and the STF Bar Channel Rework and Bar Screen Installation Project and put on hold the North Massachusetts Lift Station Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the proposal from Hickman Environmental Services for the North Garfield Lift Station Installation; replace Force Main at Garfield Lift Station and Mechanical Bar Screen Installation for $38,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the purchase of a Lift Station from Smith and Loveless for $43,335. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the purchase of the Stair Screen and Screenings Washing Press, Control System, Spare Parts, and additional Equipment for Start-up and Operator Training for a total lump sum price of $126,000 from Vulcan Industries. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

EBH ENGINEERS – WATER PROJECT

Don Hellar of EBH Engineers introduced himself to the new Commissioners and gave an update on the Water Projects.

He discussed the Water Storage Tanks replacement and Water Tower renovation for Phase I, the replacement of the Water line between Harper Wells and Anthony for Phase II and a Nitrate Removal Plant for Phase III.

Discussion was held regarding Phase I cost and revenue needed. With the Rural Development Grant, Loan, the increase in monthly bill, would be $7.75 for the Wastewater service fee.

Discussion was to have a Public Hearing to explain the Phases proposed. A new location for the Storage Tanks was also discussed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes for discussion prior to acquisition of real estate. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

At 10:30 a.m., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, Chief of Police, City Clerk/Administrator, Terry Stark, Alan Luttrell and Don Hellar remaining. At 10:45 a.m. The Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

Requirements for building permits in the Flood Plains at the Anthony Lake were discussed. It was decided to let the City Attorney review the Application, Resolution and Ordinance necessary to be approved for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

GOLF COURSE

Information on how City assistance could be given to the Golf Course was presented and what relation it would have in the City operation as a component or not. Another work session will be set up with the Golf Board.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/WEED NOTICES/POSSIBLE INDECENT LIBERTIES CASE/DISTURBANCE IN 400 BLOCK OF WEST GRANT/ASSISTED WITH ACCIDENT AT COTTON GIN/CHAPLAIN MCABEE NOTIFIED FAMILY

Chief Blevins reported several Weed Notices have been sent. One from last week in the 600 Block of N. Anthony is being dealt with.

They are investigating a possible Indecent Liberties with a Child complaint with assistance from SRS.

There was a disturbance in the 400 block of West Grant. One person was taken into custody.

They assisted with the accident at the Cotton Gin.

Chaplain McAbee contacted the family of the accident victim.

270 Marijuana plants were destroyed.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/I.D. BOARD MEETING/CITY INSURANCE/RECEIPTS FOR WAYNE DENNIS FUND PROJECTS

The Industrial Development Board will meet at the Smokehouse at 12 noon. He is working on expensing Insurance costs for Property, Liability, Workman’s Comp and Vehicles. He asked about getting receipts for approved Wayne Dennis Funded Projects before the money is paid.

HEAD START PROGRAM

Cynthia Clark gave a report on the status of the Head Start Program from Wichita, for Harper County. The plan is for the Program to lease the former Pizzeria Building owned by Cynthia Clark. Ten jobs will be available.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/H2O COMMITTEE/21^ST CENTURY CONSULTANT/POWER POOL/ARRA/WATER WELL CONTROL BOX

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the H20 Committee Representatives are scheduled to attend the June 22^nd Commission Meeting.

Greg Wilson of 21^st Century Consultants was contacted for a contract proposal to assist with future power contracts.

He spoke with Kansas Power Pool and membership papers are in order. The City should be invoiced for KMU membership dues.

He attended the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Workshop. He received some good information. 16 Cities were there and wind generation was discussed. Five or six Cities had applied for projects but had been turned down. Several State Programs have not been funded yet.

The Water well control box at #1 well developed some major problems. Water and Electric Departments used parts from another pump controller to get it back in service. Replacements are needed. He presented information about Compensatory Time Off.

COMPENSATORY TIME OFF POLICY DISCUSSION

A Work Session to discuss the Compensatory Time Off Policy with Department Heads was held at 8:00 a.m. prior to the regular City Commission Meeting at 8:30 a.m. No decisions were made.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Dickey seconded the motion. At 11:15 a.m. the City Commission Room was cleared with the City Superintendent, Chief of Police and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:30 a.m., Mayor Muse called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Dickey seconded the motion. At 11:30 a.m. the City Commission Room was cleared with the City Superintendent, Chief of Police and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:45 a.m., Mayor Muse called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

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Barbara Muse, Mayor