CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

June 1, 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; Marilyn Downing, Gwen Warner, Terry Messick, Sue Messick, Jerry Turner, Tom McKnight, Patricia King, Ron Poor, Steve White.

John Schnelle, Pastor from the Christian Church gave the Invocation.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5593 making appropriation for $35,433.74 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

TRANSIENT GUEST SALES TAX FUND COMMITTEE REQUEST

ANTHONY DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION

Ron Poor, Chairman reported that the Transient Guest Sales Tax Fund Committee is recommending that the City approves the request of the Anthony Dirt Riders Association for the funding of signage and web-site development for the Anthony Dirt Rider’s Track for $2100.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approves the funding from the Transient Guest Sales Tax Fund for the request of the Anthony Dirt Riders Association for signage and web-site development for $2100. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

APPRECIATION PLAQUE PRESENTATION – TERRY MESSICK

Mayor Muse presented an Appreciation Plaque to Terry Messick for his 37 years of service on the Anthony Industrial Development Board, which included being Chairman of the Board. A cake and coffee reception followed the Presentation.

KANSAS POWER POOL

The City Commission discussed the Kansas Power Pool. Commissioner Tedder expressed his desire to be appointed to the Kansas Power Pool Board and Committee.

ORDINANCE NO. S-205

AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE CITY OF ANTHONY A MEMBER OF THE KANSAS POWER POOL (“KPP”), A MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. S-205. Commissioner Hammersmith seconded the motion. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO.’S 732 AND 733

RESOLUTION NO. 732 – A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT CREATING THE KANSAS POWER POOL (“KPP”), A MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT CREATING THE AGENCY BY ADDING THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS TO SAID AGENCY.

RESOLUTION NO. 733 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS APPOINTING THE PERSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KANSAS POWER POOL (“KPP”), A MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY.

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No.’s 732 and 733, appointing City Superintendent Grant Sechler Jr. and Power Plant Superintendent Larry Berry, as Director 1 and alternate Director 2 respectively to serve on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Power Pool and also to be members of the Kansas Power Pool Committee. Commissioner Dickey seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Tedder voting no.

ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER REQUEST FOR CDBG

Tami Greve of the Anthony Medical Center was present to request the City’s sponsorship of a Community Development Block Grant Application for the Anthony Medical Center. It would be for funding a Building to serve as an Education and Conference Center, for conventions, activities, staff education and conferences. The Building would be constructed so it could serve as a tornado shelter also. The project cost will be $600,000.00. A Public entity is required to submit the Application.

The Commission discussed the City’s opportunity for submitting a CDBG Application for a City project. There would be one opening if the Medical Center’s request to the City Sponsorship be approved. The City will also provide a letter of support for the Medical Center Application to participate in the Kansas Community Service Program for a new CT scanner, making tax credits available to contributors.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City support and sponsor the Anthony Medical Center CDBG Application as proposed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

MUNICIPAL HALL ALCOHOL EXEMPTION REQUEST

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the Application for Municipal Hall Alcohol Consumption Exemption for a Wedding Reception for Brad Davis and Kiley Olds on July 18^th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/4^TH OF JULY MEETING/DISTURBANCE – 400 BLOCK OF SOUTH LINCOLN/USE OF GOLF CART/DOG PROBLEM

Chief Blevins reported he had attended a 4^th of July Committee Meeting.

They were called to a disturbance in the 400 block of South Lincoln. The Camp Host at the Lake inquired about the use of a Golf Cart at the Lake to collect fees from campers. After discussion, there was concern to the City’s liability and opens the door for requests from others. It is not legal to operate a Golf Cart at the Lake or on City Streets. Utility vehicles are different and are allowed. It was agreed to not allow use of Golf Carts.

Commissioner Hall said there had been a lot of complaints about barking dogs and dogs running at large. Chief Blevins said that citizens need to call. Unfortunately it is a timing problem to be contacted when it happens.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/KLINK PROJECT/H20 PROJECT SUPPORT/TENNIS COURT LIGHTING/EBH COMING/COST ESTIMATED FOR N. MASSACHUSETTS SEWER PROJECT/WEEDS/ROBERT HOLCOMB/STOP LIGHTS/HANDICAP PARKING STALL

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the KLINK Project Bid needed to be accepted. The KPP Membership papers have been completed.

Information from the H2O project was provided. They are wanting to proceed with the Phase 2 Engineering Study. It would cost $250,000 for the Study. They would like a commitment of .50 per meter for 3 years. That would cost the City of Anthony $7,540 per year or $22,770 total for three years. Superintendent Sechler will try to have someone come from the H2O Committee to discuss and explain the Project to the Commission.

Lights and wiring are complete for the North Tennis Courts. Thanks to Atmos Energy for trenching the underground wire.

“No J-Turn” signs are installed.

Alan Luttrell and Don Hellar of EBH will be here next week for introductions and discussion on any of the projects.

He will have cost estimates for the North Massachusetts Sewer Projects.

Crews are spraying weeds.

Robert Holcomb began work at the Lake.

Petitions to keep the stop lights are being circulated. Mayor Muse indicated everyone is concerned about them. Chief Blevins is writing a letter to KDOT to keep the lights.

He discussed placement of a handicap parking stall for the Christian Bookstore. They had requested another stall on Bluff Street in addition to the one on Main.

KLINK BID ACCEPTANCE

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the APAC Bid of $64,202.66 and engineers fees for the KLINK resurfacing of LL&G from Main Street to the North City limits. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/FLOOD INSURANCE/GOLF COURSE/SPECIAL STREET AND HIGHWAY/STATE BUDGET WORKSHOP

He has been working on the Flood Insurance Application. He is conferring with the City Auditor about the Golf Course, if it would have to be a component of the City.

The Special Street and Highway Fund payment from the State is estimated to be $57,130 for 2010. This year budgeted amount is $66,850, but not expected to receive it all.

He and Commissioner Tedder will attend the State Budget Workshop, June 15^th in Wichita.

He reported the Industrial Development Board met with Head Start and Early Start representatives. They decided that maybe Cynthia Clark’s vacant building would be a better location than the I.D. Building. Cynthia Clark’s building is in the County.

The Industrial Development Board will meet the second Monday of each month now instead of the first.

2009 HARPER COUNTY 4^TH OF JULY SUPPORT

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City contributes $1,000 for the Stars and Stripes Sponsor Level for the 2009 Harper County 4^th of July Support. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

Mayor Muse 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

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Barbara Muse, Mayor