CITY OF ANTHONY

               Recorded

June 2, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Howard Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Dickey, Hammersmith 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; Don Hellar, Larry Berry, Mary Hixson, Creighton Cullop, Carl Schmidt, Kent Wilson, Kenny Hodson, Mel and Patricia King.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES and 5/27/08 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5541 making appropriation for $222,209.67, Claim Ordinance #5542 making appropriation for $42,433.97 and also 5/27/08 payroll for $44,780.28 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinances and payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry Power Plant Superintendent reported that all engine maintenance is complete. He sent in the year end report for KDHE. Cooling Tower has been cleaned out. The entire Power Plant grounds have been mowed and trimmed. Working on installing new gas meters. They will be taking oil samples on the units to send in for analysis. Discussed the use of old fence from tennis courts at the Power Plant. There is 12ft and 6ft. The 6ft with bar wire at the top would be best. Recreation will be asked about using it.

RESOLUTION NO. 706

A Resolution, the City Commission requests the Director of Accounts and Reports to waive the requirements of K.S.A. 75-1120a, as they apply to the City of Anthony for the year ended 2007.Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City of Anthony approves Resolution No. 706. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City of Anthony appoints Nicholas Cullop to the Anthony Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHRISTIAN BOOK STORE

Carl Schmidt of the Christian Bookstore requested that the City waive the cost for Electric, Plumbing, and Heating and Air Conditioning Permits for the Christian Bookstore. Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City waives the permit costs for Electric, Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning for the Christian Bookstore. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. Carl Schmidt discussed the A.D.A. Accessible Ramp that they wanted to construct. It will be on the West side of the building. They would like approval to do it and also ask for funding. Also would need to widen the back steps to meet fire exit code. The City Commissioners expressed concern that the City is short of filling all positions to assist with the labor. Carl Schmidt asked about just for the paying for the material costs and not the labor costs. The City Commission would like to have exact costs before a decision is made. Also, the Unified Planning Development Code will be checked for any possible regulations.

OLD HIGH SCHOOL

Officer Hodson was present to discuss the status of the notices sent to the owner of the old high school building. He received no response. City Superintendent Sechler had contact with the owner and he had broken his ankle. He is trying to lease it to the County. Resolutions will be approved and sent for abatement of Health Nuisances and Inoperable Vehicles

RESOLUTION NO. 707

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHER AGENTS OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER VIII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE – 211 N. ANTHONY.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approves Resolution No. 707. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 708

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENS OF THE CITY TO ABATE INOPERABLE VEHICLES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE – 211 N. ANTHONY. Commissioner Hekel made the motion to approve Resolution No. 708. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

ANTHONY FLORAL

Commissioner Hekel asked about the condition of Anthony Floral Building panel area on the Northeast corner. Officer Hodson will check it out.

NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUCK

Fire Chief Hodson reported they had received proposals for a new extended cab truck to replace the old 1969 tanker truck. International truck proposal is $95,986.62. Freightliner truck proposal is $94,336.00. Chief Hodson would like to pay off current Firemen’s Relief Loans with the inheritance gift and then borrow from the Relief Fund for the new truck. The Fire Department will need to approve the loan from the Firemen Relief Fund.

WATER DEPARTMENT PLAN

Don Hellar of Evans, Bierly and Hutchison Engineers presented the Water Department Plan with different options. The plan could possibly be financed by Rural Development, KDHE Water Revolving Loan, and possibly CDB6. Dale Yager of Rural Development will be asked to come and explain funding from Rural Development, when Commissioner Hekel returns from surgery.

LAKE SEPTIC SYSTEM

Superintendent Sechler presented information showing options for Septic Systems payback for Lake Lease holders. Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approves the Lake Septic System Payback Plan for mandatory hookups for eight lots at the lake, lots 25W, 26W, 27W, 28W, 29W, 30W, 31W, 32W, with a $5.00 monthly charge, which can be adjusted if a complete sewer system is installed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. Mayor Hatfield left the meeting at 10:30a.m.

WATER BILL

Kent Wilson asked if the City would work with him about a high water bill received because of a water leak. The City Commission was in agreement that only the City’s cost of providing the water be charged.

LAKE BOARD REQUEST

Creighton Cullop went over a list of things that the Lake Board would like done at the Lake. Among things asked about was the Scout Cabin rental. It is governed by the Scouts now. He asked about opening, closed North Lake Road. He then asked if Fish Pier Bids had been requested. The City Attorney said that it would be alright to sell by auction or have seal bids, of new lake lease locations. City Superintendent reported that new lease sites would have to be certain size to meet City code. He suggested the locations be surveyed to have property lines designated.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/ASSESSMENT TRAINING FOR UNDERAGE GRANT/MULTI DISCIPLINARY TRAINING/KANSAS JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE/THREE RESIDENCES THEFT/BURGLARY/SECTION TRAINING/FOURTH OF JULY MEETING

Chief Blevins reported he attended Assessment Training for Underage Drinking Grant here in Anthony. Attended Disciplinary Team Meeting. He attended Kansas Joint Law Enforcement Conference in Wichita. Officer Hodson worked three residences for theft/burglary. Suspects arrested. Thanks to Sheriff’s Department assistance. Attended Sector Training for the Underage Drinking Grant. Attended July 4^th meeting to plan activities.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/BURNSITE SIGNS/ANIMAL CONTROL/ENTRANCE FOR SUNRISE/GARFIELD CULVERT/MOWER/SEWER CLEANING/ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND/SPRAY UNIT/SUMMER HELP

Superintendent Sechler reported Ralph Wike is making frames for the Burn site signs. He has looked at different lots for trying to come up with some kind of acreage for animal control. He has not measured places that have animals. We have to decide areas or acreage. Entrances, curbs and guttering for Sunrise addition are installed. Asphalt was not installed because of rains. Hopefully, it will be installed the week of June 2^nd. Trees have been cut and street sawed for the installation of the Garfield Culvert. City received the 6ft John Deere mower last week. The John Deere 15ft mower is delayed a few weeks. Prairie Land is letting City use 10ft mower until 15ft mower is delivered. Water/Wastewater Department have been cleaning sewer lines and repaired a water leak on the North Springfield main. The Electric Distribution Department has been installing the underground for Sunrise Addition. New Spray Unit has been delivered.

Deven Brown and David McLain have been hired for summer help.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT/FARMLAND LEASE/WEST ACRES MEETING/AIRPORT LAND LEASES FOR HANGERS/ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE TO MAKE PAYMENT

The farm land lease with Charles Siepel will be ending July 31^st. Request for Bids will be advertised. There will be a meeting about West Acres on June 4^th with USDA Rural Development, Anthony Housing Authority, and Interfaith Housing Services. They would like the City Commission represented. He will attend a 2009 Budget Seminar on Wednesday, June 4^th at Wichita.

Industrial Development Board will meet at 12 noon at the Smokehouse.

He will be getting more information on land leases for the airport hangers.

The Anthony Community Care Center will pay $1500.00 a month now on the lease/purchase.

AIRPORT AGREEMENT

Acting Mayor Williams made the motion that the City approves the agreement with FAA for the Airport Engineer Design Apron Rehabilitation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

SWIMMING POOL

Commissioner Hekel asked about the operations of the pool this summer and hours of operation. Recreation will be contacted.

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