CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 15, 2010

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: 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; Larry Berry, Mike Brown, Richard Martin, Nathan Stitt, Sid Burkholder, Major Weiss, Mary Hixson, Kirk Kimble, and Kenny Hodson.

The Invocation was given by Richard Martin of the Sonlight Church.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 03/16/10 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5629 making appropriation for $539,669.79for the payment of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $43,898.40 for 03/16 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.

HEAT EXCHANGER

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent presented Bids for a Heat Exchanger. Exchanger Service, Inc. Bid was $39,457 plus $3875 for freight and SYS-KOOL was $8855 plus $325 est. freight. Commissioner Hall made the motion to accept the Bid of $8855 plus freight from SYS-KOOL. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

MUDDY WATERS MUSIC FEST AT ANTHONY LAKE

Shawn Catlin and Nathan Stitt were present to discuss their plans for a Musical Festival at the Anthony Lake Stage on June 11^th and 12^th. They were requesting permission to use the stage and paying the City $300.00 a night for the use of Campsite A & B. They have one headline artist and seven local and surrounding area artists. They will furnish their own security. Commissioner Tedder made the motion to allow the using of the stage and $300 a night for Campsites A & B pending working out problem areas with Superintendent Sechler, Police Chief Blevins and the Lake Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Muse. Motion carried.

KIRK KIMBLE/GROUP BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Kirk Kimble reported he had just received on his way to Anthony some insurance figures from Preferred Health/Coventry. He will send a comparison sheet with our existing Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Blue Cross/Blue Shield could be renewed for one month if needed before a decision would be met.

LAKE BOARD/RESERVATIONS FOR SHELTER HOUSES/GAS FOR CAMP HOST

Creighton Cullop questioned about the Electric and Water upgrades in the campsites. He and Superintendent Sechler will review this. The Lake Board had talked about letting people reserve the shelter houses for a fee. He discussed placing no camping signs by the shelter houses and stage. They would like a magnetic sign for the camp host to put on their vehicle. Will let campers make reservations one year in advance. The Lake Board was told to order the signs they needed. Commissioner Dickey made the motion to charge $15 a day to reserve a shelter house. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

The Lake Camp Host inquired about using his electric golf cart to collect camping fees. After discussion the City Commission decided on giving him a gas allowance for using his personal vehicle instead of the golf cart. Commissioner Hall made the motion to give the Camp Host $100.00 a year for a gas allotment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 758

A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE ANTHONY LAKE LOT LEASE FEE

FOR THE YEAR 2010 THROUGH THE YEAR 2015

Commissioner Dickey made the motion to approve Resolution No. 758. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried. A copy of the Resolution will be mailed to the Leaseholders.

MAJOR WEISS/JUSTICE BATTERY BUILDING

Major Weiss was present to tell the Commission he had everything out of the Justice Battery Building. He had secured the wall and will need two or three more weeks on the roof. Public Health Officer Kenny Hodson said he has been given two extensions already and says the west wall is not secure. Kids have been seen playing around the lumber and metal on the south side. Weiss said he would move the metal and lumber. He has also purchased the adjoining building. He said he could fix the roof by April 30. 2010 and put up orange fencing. Commissioner Dickey made the motion to extend the roof repair to April 30, 2010. He is also to pick up the wood and metal and put up the orange fencing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

CHAPARRAL AFTER-PROM REQUEST

Mayor Muse read a letter from the Chaparral After-Prom Committee requesting a contribution. $100 had been given in past years. Commissioner Tedder made the motion to contribute $100 to the Chaparral After-Prom Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 759

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion to approve the Lease/Purchase with Kanza Bank on a new 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Sedan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

SID BURKHOLDER/GUN CLUB REQUEST

Sid Burkholder was present to request the City’s help with installing new underground wiring to the skeet houses. He would like the City to furnish $1200 in Electric materials. The Gun Club members will do the trenching and laying the conduit and wiring. He would like the City to do the hook-up. Commissioner Hall made the motion to go ahead with the underground improvements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER– 526 S. JENNINGS

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 526 S. Jennings addressed to Robert A. Thomas and Barbara D. Thomas. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Robert A. Thomas and Barbara D. Thomas to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 526 S. Jennings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER– 301 E. MAIN

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 301 E. Main addressed to Sharry S. Turner. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Sharry S. Turner to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 301 E. Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER– 402 S. BLUFF

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 402 S. Bluff addressed to C. J. Schreiber. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to C. J. Schreiber to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 402 S. Bluff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/KMEA/CITY BUILDING ROOF/FARM LEASE/TRAILER PARK RATES

City Superintendent Sechler reported the need to appoint or re-appoint positions to the KMEA Board of Directors. Sechler is currently Director #1 – term expires April 2011. Steve Wilkinson currently is Director #2 – need to re-appoint. Larry Berry is currently the alternate – need to re-appoint. Commissioner Hall made the motion to re-appoint the positions to the KMEA Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

The City Building’s roof has some leaks. Wray Roofing repaired the spots. He evaluated the roof and presented a Bid. The City Commission wants to get another Bid for comparison.

He furnished information on possible trailer park seasonal water and sewer rates. They are reviewing his information.

Superintendent Sechler and Terry Stark discussed the Dirt Riders Associations proposal for the 12.64 acres of pasture along the creek behind the Wastewater Plant. They agreed it would not be a good idea to allow it.

Parson Farms got the Bid for the Airport Farm Lease. He called and wanted to put his 15 year old son’s name as the lessee. The City Attorney did not recommend doing this. He said he would not have a problem with the son’s and Jeff’s name on the Lease.

Sechler presented an Ordinance creating the Anthony Commercial Development Council with further information needed on it. He and some City staff met with Martin Marshall about the Ethanol Plant.

CHIEF OF POLICE/SERGEANT SCHULTZ/BALLOON FEST MEETING/

DISTURBANCES/POLICE CAR/NEW OFFICERS

Officer Schultz has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The promotion is a result of his performance and dedication to the Anthony Police Department. He will be the Field Training Officer for all new personnel.

Chief Blevins attended a Balloon Fest Meeting. Everything is progressing well.

They responded to a Domestic Disturbance in the 400 Block of West Vine. The case has gone to the County Attorney.

The new Police car is in.

We have had a delay in getting Officer Gary Smith on board. He had Gallbladder surgery. He is scheduled to take his Psychological Examination on March 16^th. Hope he can start on March 20^th. Daniel Levans is tentatively scheduled to start on April 1^st.

A disturbance was in the 600 Block of North Madison over the weekend. An individual was taken into custody with various charges, including aggravated assault, assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and criminal damage to property. The case was turned over to the County Attorney.

JOHN HAAS/SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENTS BOND SALE

John Haas with Ranson Financial Consultants was present for the Swimming Pool Improvements Bond Sale. Bidding was: DeWaay Financial Network for 4.030%, Commerce Bank N.A. for 3.993%, Cooper Malone McClain, Inc for 4.104% and Valdes Moreno for 4.894%. Commerce Bank was awarded the Bond Sale of $280,000.00.

RESOLUTION NO. 760

A RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF $280,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES A, 2010, OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDIANCE NO. S-210 OF THE ISSUER; ALONG CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 760. 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 Hall. Motion carried.

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Angie Hartman, Assistant City Clerk

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Barbara Muse, Mayor