CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
June 26, 2006
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, Koeppen, and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; and Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; Steve Wilkinson, William Hill, Chris Hedlund, and Brandon Gerber.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 6/27 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5445 and 6/27 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $283,820.56 and $48,403.09 respectively were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and 6/27 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Steve Wilkinson, Department Head, gave an Electric Distribution report. He said the Municipal Hall project is complete. The Electric Crew with Street and Power Plant help spent approximately 500 hours on the project and $20,000 on material.
The lights at the Memorial Park are done. They will be rewiring the lift station behind Prairie Rose Mortuary this week.
They have a few poles to set for FEMA Project that contractors are working on now. Getting ready for Fourth of July and moving outlet boxes for Races.
For the Budget, would like to look into cost for feeder line from Manchester, doing a portion of it at a time. And also look in to cost to rebuild lines in alleys, south part of town, Lincoln and Franklin, and north part, Kansas and Bluff. Equipment is o.k. Need to budget for tree trimming.
35 YEAR LAKE LEASE REQUEST
Chris Hedlund and Brandon Gerber were in to request a 35 year Lease for the Lake Lots to facilitate a request for a loan for 30 years. Financial institutions outside of banks are requesting a 35 year Lease on a 30 year loan.
Commissioner Koeppen made the motion to have the City Attorney review request for a longer term lease for the Lake Lots. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1, Mayor Hatfield voting no.
TRUCK BID
The City received one bid for an F-650 Ford dump truck for the Street Department for $38,225.00 from Vanlandingham Motors Inc. of Kingman. After discussion, Mayor Hatfield made the motion to accept the bid for an F-650 Ford dump truck for $38,225.00 from Vanlandingham Motors, Inc., of Kingman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.
FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH AGING PROJECT INC.
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve a new Facility Agreement with Aging Projects, Inc., of Hutchinson, for Friendship Meals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.
WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE REQUEST
The Wayne Dennis Fund Committee written report read that the committee is recommending the City Commission approve a request from Xi Zeta Sorority for $10,000 for a park project at Anthony Lake from the Wayne Dennis Fund.
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee recommendation to fund $10,000 for a park project at the Lake as requested by Xi Zeta Sorority from the Wayne Dennis Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Koeppen abstaining.
INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN FARMERS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
AND ALFALFA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City enter into a new 2 year term interchange agreement with Western Farmers Electric Cooperative and Alfalfa Electric Cooperative. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / $10.00 ADDED TO COURT FEES /
DOMESTIC BATTERY CASE / JUVENILE ARREST /
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEETING
Chief of Police Blevins reported further on the $10.00 additional assessment for Municipal Court fees by the State, recommending the City increase its Municipal Court fee.
They made arrest for domestic battery. Arrested juvenile for disorderly conduct.
He held Law Enforcement Officers meeting, discussing Fourth of July, and Anthony Downs schedule, firearms qualifications, racial profiling training.
Commissioner Hekel reported further complaint of allowing golf carts for carrying out Fourth of July activities. Chief Blevins will talk with the individual.
Commissioner Williams said he had received information that some juveniles were out at 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning in north part of town.
INCREASE MUNICIPAL COURT FEE
After discussion, Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City increase Municipal Court cost fees from $40.00 to $65.00 effective 7-1-06. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-1, Commissioner Williams voting no.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / KDOT PROJECT APPLICATIONS /
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS / R/W FOR McDONALD'S /
SIDEWALK, AIRPORT AND LIFT STATION PROJECTS / VACATION TIME
City Superintendent Sechler reported that we had applications from KDOT for 2009 KLINK Resurfacing Projects, 2010 Geometric Projects, and 2010 Economic Development Projects. Also have application from KDOT for Kansas Safe Routes to School program. There are workshops to be held on this program.
KDOT is requesting R/W on McDonald's corner for the upcoming Geometric Project.
Municipal Hall sidewalk project should be finished today. The mortuary lift station has been set in place. There is obstruction in main west of lift station. Rains have delayed Airport project. Ditch east of Airport needs to be cleaned so water can drain. He has contacted KDOT.
He will be on vacation July 11 to July 19.
CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
-Commissioner Hekel mentioned old wrecked cars on LL&G. Loader and backhoe specs are being worked on. Asked about roof repairs.
-Commissioner Koeppen asked about window project at City Building. Asked about speed limit reduction distance for West City Limits, and also about any regulations for backyard pools.
Mayor mentioned about Johnson grass where poles are stored.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / AIRPORT HOUSE /
DISTRICT TRANSIT MEETING / PAYMENT ON FARM LEASE /
2007 BUDGET / LEAVE TIME
City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that someone had inquired about renting the Airport house and assist with dispensing of airplane fuel. The City Commission was in agreement that the City should eventually have a caretaker of the Airport, hopefully someone with airplane mechanical ability.
He attended district transit meeting. Some changes for the taxi services may be requested by KDOT.
Airport Terminal and fuel dispensing projects bid request will be made at end of July.
The City received payment on the past-due Farm Lease.
Department Heads will be requested to come to the July 10th meeting to discuss the 2007 Budget.
He will be taking some leave time the week of July 10th.
CHANGE ORDERS FOR HEATING AND AIR IMPROVEMENTS AT MUNICIPAL HALL
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve Change Orders No. 1, 2, and 3 for the Municipal Hall Heating and Air Improvements project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 10:45 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the Chief of Police, City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:00 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.
COUNTY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING AT LANDFILL
The Mayor reported on the meeting with the County Commissioners about the Radio Communication Building. City Superintendent Sechler attended also.
After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion to contribute $5,000 toward construction of the County Radio Communication Building at the Landfill. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. Funding will be from Utilities.
REPORT ON FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING MEETING
Mayor Hatfield reported on the meeting with the architect for the Fire Department Building. The architect will be getting back with preliminary drawings for review.
Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator
Approved by _______________________________
Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor