CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 1, 2010

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. Absent: None. Also present were Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Shawn Catlin of the Harper County Herald; Jeannie Barber, Bob and Jan Highfill, Stephanie Buckman, Heather Bonham, Krissa Helms, Steve White, Mike Lanie, Bob Hekel, Jarom Reeves, and Cynthia Clark.

The Invocation was given by Pastor Teddy Cook of the First Baptist Church.

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

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the Special meeting, February 22, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 03/02/10 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5628 making appropriation for $123,074.85 for the payment of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $45,547.66 for 03/02 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.

BLUE CROSS/BLUESHIELD RATES

Stephanie Buckman of Blue Cross/Blue Shield was present to inform the Commission that after the new health profiles were reviewed, the rates would be 13.7% higher than the previous quote. The rates will remain at the previous amount.

STEVE WHITE – RON HILL’S OLD RED VAN

Steve White was inquiring about the legality of parking the untagged, uninsured van on Main Street. The previous Commission had allowed this to be done. The City would be liable if someone would run into it. Steve White was not given permission to do this unless he legally tagged and insured the van.

SUNFLOWER BALLOON FEST

Jeannie Barber gave a report on the Balloon Fest. Eleven balloons and sponsors are signed up with maybe two more coming. They will need three port-a-potties. Will need the Municipal Hall basement for the mixer on May 7^th and will need the upstairs May 8^th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. They have funds for a fireworks display either at the Lake or the Airport. There are eight corporate sponsors. Chief Blevins will take care of the cones, parking etc. Vendors on Main Street will face the sidewalk. Will close one Block of N. Bluff for the Inflatables. Will need a sound permit for the parade. Will have the Car Show at the Courthouse. On May 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th will be an eleven and under ball tournament.

MUNICIPAL HALL CONTRACT

Commissioner Hall made the motion to approve the Alcohol Exemption Contract with Anne Simonsick and Jordan Moritz for a June 12, 2010 Wedding Reception and Dance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

STREET LIGHTS AT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bob Hekel and Jarom Reeves discussed the Street lighting at the United Methodist Church. They were requesting labor from the City to set the poles, haul off concrete, dig holes, an Electrician and furnish the Electricity. Commissioner Tedder made the motion to allow the Methodist Church to purchase the poles and the City will furnish some labor and the Electricity. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

MIKE LANIE – AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL MARTIN

Commissioner Tedder made the motion to approve an Agreement and Guarantee for Marshall Martin on the Ethanol Plant land. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

FARM LEASE BIDS

Commissioner Hammersmith opened the Farm Lease Bids. Parsons Farm Bid was $5,718.88 per year or $46.12 per acre for the Airport land. Commissioner Hall made the motion to accept the Parson’s Farm Bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Charles Seipel’s Bid on wheat ground was 114.54 acres @ $50.25 per acre and on pastureland 12.64 acres @ $10.00 an acre. Commissioner Hall made the motion to accept Seipel’s Bid for pasture and wheat ground. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

There was also a request from the Anthony Dirt Rider’s Association that the City of Anthony consider separating the 12.64 acres of pasture from the wheat ground. ADRA would be willing to pay the pasture portion of the highest Bid and then include the tract on their liability insurance policy. The City of Anthony is reviewing this request.

ANTHONY WATER EMERGENCY PLAN

After some discussion and adding and deleting some vendors, Commissioner Tedder made the motion to approve the City of Anthony’s Water Emergency Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

HEATHER BONHAM – ECK BUILDING

Heather Bonham was present to inform the City she was considering buying the Eck Building on North Bluff and wanted to confirm that the City is going to fix the wall after demolition. The City Commission reassured her they were going to fix it.

ORDINANCE NO. G-2762

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50 SURCHARGE PER UTILITY BILL WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY TO BE COLLECTED AS A CITY OF ANTHONY SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENT FEE.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City of Anthony adopts Ordinance No. G-2762. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

BOB HIGHFILL – LAKE LEASE DISCUSSION

Bob Highfill discussed with the City Commission the wording on the Lake Leases. He felt the changes to 90 days were still not enough time to vacate or terminate. The Commission brought to his attention the word “May”. He also commented on the fee per lot. He did not like the $25.00 increase every year forever. They thought $500.00 per year was the cap. This will be further reviewed.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/INTERVIEWS/CMCA/CRISIS TEAM

He completed a successful Police applicant interview process. Have two applicants that have accepted the position. Still a couple of items that have to be accomplished before the employment will be finalized; Physical and Psychological exams. Interviewed five good candidates. Start dates should be March 13^th and April 1^st.

Attended a Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Meeting. There is going to be a Town Hall Meeting at Chaparral High School on April 7^th at 6:00 p.m.

Attended a USD 361 District Crisis Team Meeting. Updating plans in case of a crisis at one of the schools.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT/WATER UPGRADES/LAKE DAM/POOL/

WATER SUPPLY INSPECTION/DIESEL BIDS

City Superintendent Sechler attended the last meeting of the Anthony Commercial Development Council and they would like the City Commission to review and make any comments on their proposed new by-laws.

Superintendent Sechler, City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick and Terry Stark met with EBH on the future upgrades. The last month has been more productive than the last eight months.

Received a call from the Department of Agriculture on the Anthony Lake Dam. They require an Emergency Action Plan. The paperwork has been completed and mailed.

Carrothers Construction will start moving equipment to Anthony the week of March 1^st. They will most likely not start any construction until the 2^nd week of March.

KDHE will conduct a Public Water Supply Inspection on Anthony’s Water System on March 4^th. This is done every four years.

Superintendent Sechler reported he and Larry Berry would like the Commission’s approval to watch the diesel market and go out for Bids on two loads for the Power Plant. They are trying to catch the market at a low. The City Commission granted their approval.

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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Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk

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Barbara Muse, Mayor