CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 16, 2009

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, Hammersmith and Williams. Absent: Dickey. 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; Brandon Gerber, Kenny Hodson, and J. D. Rhea.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 3/17/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5582 making appropriation for $51,780.84 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $44,412.84 for 3/17 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT

J.D. Rhea, Street Department Head reported that they had been working on the softball field. Finished cleaning up South Massachusetts and South Vermont. Doing everyday maintenance.

Will be cutting down trees and grading roads and sweeping streets. Will be helping with Warrior field house.

Commissioner Williams mentioned bridge end eroding at the Lake and tree limb down in Cemetery.

Commissioner Hekel commended the Street crew on the clean-up work on South Vermont and South Massachusetts.

RENTAL FEES FOR MUNICIPAL HALL

The City Commission discussed the Policy on waiving rental fees for Municipal Hall. It was consensus that generally organizations and clubs, non-profit and fundraisers be considered for having fees waivered.

TAXI POLICY AND PROCEDURES

A rough draft of the Taxi Policy and Procedures was presented. Requirements for transporting children, and the Alcohol Policy were discussed by the Commission. Commissioner Williams will help in finalizing the Policy and Procedures for the Taxi.

ORDER TO PROCEED

Officer Hodson presented Findings of Fact and Order for property clean-up.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approves the Findings of Fact and issue the Orders for the abatement of Health Nuisance to Jerry D. Baysinger and Teresa Baysinger for the property at 124 N. Lincoln. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approves the Findings of Fact and issues the Order for the abatement of Health Nuisance to Robert D. Walker and Sandra K. Walker for the property at 502 S. Vermont. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

After consideration of change of ownership, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the Order of abatement of Health Nuisance be issued to Commercial Federal Mortgage Corporation, 2120 S. 72^nd St. Omaha, Nebraska 68124, for the property at 124 N. Lincoln. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

COMMISSION CONCERNS

Mayor Hatfield was concerned about the public safety because of uncovered empty pool in 500 block of North Springfield. Commissioner Hekel asked if any contact with owner of old high school building had been made.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Kenny Hodson as Fire Chief gave an update on the Fire Department, new Tanker Truck is about complete. New lights installed in the old Fire Department Building. Three Townships had donated money towards the Tanker Truck.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Information was presented about employee Health Insurance. It was determined that with the plan as previously discussed, it would not result in equitable share of premium cost increase between the City and Employees. After discussion, it was consensus of the Commission the share of insurance would be 28% employees and 72% City. An employee meeting will be held Tuesday night at Municipal Hall at 7:00 p.m.

POLICE CHIEF REPORT/INDECENT LIBERTIES COMPLAINT/R & S DIGITAL

Chief Blevins reported they are investigating another indecent liberties complaint. Attended 911 Board Meeting. Bruce Schneider of R & S. Digital will be here at March 23^rd meeting. Attended a Multi-disciplinary Team Meeting. Investigating another child abuse case from the weekend. He continues to receive positive feed back about the Speed Minder

.CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/STAKE LOTS AT AIRPORT/FIELD HOUSE/TANKS AT LAKE/K-44 PROJECT/SUNRISE SEWER CLEANING/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY/RURAL WATER MEETING/TENNIS COURT LIGHTS/CAMPER WITH DECK/OLD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT/LAKE BOARD LIST

Superintendent Sechler reported that Mike Alldritt can stake out the Lots at the Airport for $1000. City crew is working on Warrior field house again. Water/Wastewater has installed tanks at the Lake. He sent off application for K-44 Project to KDOT. Water/Wastewater is cleaning sewer at Sunrise Addition and using sewer camera. The Telephone Company had cut the line.

There will be an Alternative Energy Meeting March 19^th, at 1:00 p.m. in the City Commission room.

Superintendent Sechler, Commissioner Hekel and Department Head Terry Stark will be attending the Rural Water Conference.

Mayor Hatfield asked about the Tennis Court lights.

Commissioner Williams asked about campers with decks. It is against the Zoning Ordinance.

He asked about old playground equipment at the Lake. He is to move it near the shelter house after being fixed up.

The Lake Board had presented a number of item recommendations for the Lake.

DIRT RIDERS TRACK LEASE

Brandon Gerber presented a Landowner Consent Form for Commission to approve for the Dirt Rider Track Lease. Commissioner Williams made the motion to authorize the Mayor to sign for the City consent, the agreement with Trail Pass, LLC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/VAULT CLEANING/NEWSPAPER

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick expressed thanks to Sherri Miller and Tiffany Nulik for cleaning out the City Vault. He mentioned that the Republican may now print all that is said at the City Commission Meetings.

RAILROAD PROPERTY POLICY

The Commission discussed the Railroad Property Availability Policy. The Policy worked up several years ago will try to be located.

SUNFLOWER ENTERPRISES FACILITATION INITIATIVE SPONSORSHIP

Sunflower RC&D sent a billing requesting the City sponsor the Sunflower Enterprise Facilitation Initiative Program again for $1200. The Commission would like to see what the City gets out of it.

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor