CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
June 22, 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; Kenny Hodson, Deputy Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Howard Hatfield, Debbie Hatfield, Jeff Parsons, Marilea Struble, Paul Jefferis, Scott Strong, Jim Forsyth, Cynthia Clark, Creighton Cullop, Phil Truby, Steven Brown, Chuck Westerheide, Mike Mayberry, Mike Lanie and Rick Green.
Jim Anderson from the Nazarene Church gave the Invocation.
Commissioner Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 06/23/09 PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5596 making appropriation for $126,939.35 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $51,422.44 for 06/23 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for ten minutes for consultation with the City Attorney on matters that would be deemed privileged in an Attorney-Client Relationship. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
At 8:35 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with Jim Forsyth, City Attorney; Deputy Chief Hodson, Superintendent Sechler, and City Administrator Don Heidrick remaining. At 8:45 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.
THANK YOU’S
Thank you's were expressed from Lake Lessors, Cynthia Clark and Jim Forsyth for the City work in getting the Lake property cleaned up after the recent Wind Storm.
CREIGHTON CULLOP CONCERNS
Creighton Cullop asked about the City Commission’s thoughts about a 99 year Lease as he wanted to finance a garage on his Leased Lot, and was concerned about
getting approval for a financial loan with a limited Lake Lease term. This item has been tabled by the Commission.
He asked about the Commission having an evening meeting so citizens would not miss work and attend meetings. This will be discussed and a decision made soon. Creighton Cullop asked about who was responsible for dead trees along the shoreline. Commissioner Tedder said Jim Forsyth may need to be contacted.
BANK OF KANSAS INTRODUCTION
Rick Green, CEO and Chuck Westerheide, Representatives of the Bank of Kansas were present to introduce themselves to the Commissioners and explain the transfer from First National Bank to Bank of Kansas. The Security and Custodial Agreement with First National Bank will transfer to the Bank of Kansas.
SUNFLOWER H2O PROJECT
Mike Mayberry and Steven Brown, Representatives for the Sunflower H2O Project presented an update on the status of the Project and explained Phase II. They are requesting that entity participants contribute .50 per water meter for funding. The Nitrate level problems could be addressed.
SUNFLOWER REGIONAL ENTERPRISE FACILITATION INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Mike Mayberry also gave an update on the Sunflower Regional Enterprise Facilitation Initiative Program to the Commission. $1200 in sponsorship fees is being requested.
CITY PROPERTY BIDS
The City Commission did not act on the Bids submitted for the City Property. There were comments from individuals as what the City was going to do. For now no action will be taken regarding the property.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REQUESTS
Debbie Hatfield of the Industrial Development board explained that Kristy Calvert was requesting Assistance with her Kristy’s Kafe utility bills. The same kind of assistance was given to Tradewinds Motel.
Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City provides utility assistance for Kristy’s Kafe. The discount would not include the Energy Charge on the bill. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
John and Dru Kerr, owners of K & K Diesel are asking for a Lease purchase @ 5.00% with the City for $85,000 for an addition to their building. They currently have a Lease/Purchase for the original building. The City will in turn have a Lease/Purchase with the bank for the $85,000.
Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the I.D. Board recommendation to assist John and Dru Kerr with a Lease/Purchase for their building addition for $85,000 at 5% interest with the City working with the Bank for a Lease/Purchase amount not to exceed 5.90%. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.
STRONG’S INSURANCE EXPLANATION OF INSURANCE INCREASE
Marilea Struble, Paul Jefferis and Scott Strong of Strong’s Insurance explained that the boiler and machinery insurance tripled due to coverage on the Power Plant generator and equipment and sub-stations, increasing from 5 million to 17 million as required by Chubb Insurance for total insurance value. The premium increase is from $21,000 to $68,593.
The increase in amount could be taken from Electric Reserve Fund.
Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the Boiler and Machinery Insurance increase from Chubb Insurance and let City Administrator Heidrick determine how it would be financed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Commission needs to decide what options to include in the National Flood Insurance for the City. This will be discussed at a City Work Session, Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 734
Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 734 to initiate the process for the City to adopt the National Flood Insurance Program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
WORK SESSION
The Commission was in agreement to have a Work Session at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24th in the City Commission room to discuss a Utility Consultant Contract, Comp Time, and the National Flood Insurance Program.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT/RACIAL PROFILING CLASS/OLD HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING TRESPASS/WEED NOTICES
Deputy Police Chief Hodson reported that they attended a Racial Profiling Class.
Juveniles arrested for trespassing at the old High School Building.
He is trying to keep up with weed notices and he thanked Cecilee Downing for the help received through the Harper County Community Services Department.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/TRANSPORTATION MEETING/CULTIVATED AND PASTURE LAND LEASES
City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick will attend the Transportation Meeting, Wednesday at Hutchinson.
Lease terms for some of the City’s cultivated and pasture lands are ending. There is 124.3 acres of cultivated land at the airport leased by Robert Parson and Charlie Seipel leases 113 acres of cultivated land and 11 acres of pasture land. Request for Land Lease Bids will be advertised.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/STORM CLEAN UP/HARPER COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE HELP/FREEPORT BANK BUILDING PERMIT/KMEA MEETING/ MITIGATION MEETING/K-2 KLINK PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING/COMP-TIME/21ST CENTURY MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL
Superintendent Sechler reported that crews are still cleaning up from storms last Saturday.
He appreciated the help from Harper County Road and Bridge for bringing their excavator to remove several big trees.
He received and approved building permits for Freeport State Bank.
Superintendent Sechler and Larry Berry attended the KMEA Meeting in Hoisington. He will attend the Harper County Mitigation Plan Meeting on Thursday.
There was a K-2/KLINK Pre-Construction Meeting on Friday. May start around July 20th.
Comp-time and 21st Century Management Proposal will be discussed at the Work Session.
Mayor Muse 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
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Barbara Muse, Mayor