CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
March 17, 2008
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, Dickey, Hammersmith and Williams. Absent: None. 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; Kenny Hodson, Steve Wilkinson, Mike Mayberry, Rosie Walker, John Gaffney, Lyle Wellbrock and Mike Lanie
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 3/11 PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5531 making appropriation for $86,607.67 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $44,723.72 for 3/11 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head gave a report on the work being done by his Department.
He reported getting things back together after wind storm. 27 poles down all together. They took ¾ mile of line down because it was not being used south of Leland German’s place. He thanked everyone for helping.
They are getting material ready for the FAA Project.
Tree Trimmers are still cutting trees.
They have helped Street Crew cut trees at the lake.
The new digger truck is back after breaking down.
Prairie Belting electric power work is complete, just need to make change when they are ready.
Mayor is worried about bent electric pole north of town.
Mayor expressed gratitude to crew for help with Fire Department Building with the bucket truck.
Letters will be sent to Cities who sent employees to help with repair storm damage.
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
Kirk Kimble from Group Benefit Specialists could not come to present a health & dental insurance plan because of illness. He said that he could come later in the week to present the plan. A meeting will be set up for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday if Kirk Kimble can come.
TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT
Township Fire Protection Contracts need to be renewed. The City Commission would like to see expenses for rural fire calls to determine if any changes need to be made.
WATER LEAK
Akata Jenkins was present to ask if the City Commission would consider reducing a water bill of $1479.45. A water leak amounted to 397,000 gallons. City Superintendent Grant Sechler will figure City cost for the 397,000 gallons.
BURNSITE USE
The City Commission discussed the use of the City burnsite and what should be charge.
To charge and not to charge and what to charge. Commission Dickey made the motion that the City ask for a $100 deposit for a key to the burnsite and refund the deposit for $90 when the key is returned and allow citizens of Anthony to use the burnsite free and if any key is lost then it would cost $100 to get a new key. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motioned carried 4-1. Mayor Hatfield voting no.
ANTHONY THEATER
John Gaffney spoke for a group who is interested in acquiring the Anthony Theater. They have one year to raise money. Will use RC&D, a 501c3 organization to receive donations. RC&D does not have funding. Proposal will be put in newspaper. It costs $42,000 to purchase building plus $25,000 to $33,000 for rehab plan. They ask how the City might be able to help. The Mayor mentioned Wayne Dennis Fund and Transient Guest Tax. The City will contact the League.
APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AT MUNICIPAL HALL
Rosie Walker asked for approval of application to allow consumption of alcohol beverages at Municipal Hall on May 24, 2008 for a wedding dinner and dance. After the Commissioners and John Blevins reviewed the application, Commissioner Williams made a motion that the City approve the application, to use the Municipal Hall for a dinner and dance and allow consumption of alcoholic beverages, from Rosie Walker for May 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 12 midnight. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
SUNFLOWER ENTERPRISE FACILITATION INITIATIVE
Mike Mayberry gave an update on the Sunflower Regional Enterprise Facilitation Program. The City has helped financially the Program in the past. Commissioner Williams made a motion that the City provide $1,700 to assist to sponsor the Sunflower Enterprise Facilitation Initiative Program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/ MEETINGS/ TOWN HALL MEETING FOR PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING/ BURGLARIES/ MINOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION/
OUT OF STATE TAG/ ORDINANCE TO PREVENT THE PROVIDING OF
ALCOHOL FOR MINORS/ FUEL COSTS
Chief Blevins reported that he had attended a Multi-Disciplinary meeting and the Harper County Interagency Coordinating Council meeting.
There will be a Town Hall Meeting at Chaparral on March 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the “Prevention of Underage Drinking”.
Attended 911 Board Meeting.
There was discussion by Commission on the building needed at North tower and repeater needed. Will need to get building specs.
They are investigating burglaries at H & R Block and Creative Interiors.
Officer Houston had minor alcohol consumption case.
One out of state tag case taken care of.
Commissioner Williams reported he had heard that Edmond Oklahoma had created an Ordinance that required jail time and fine for providing minors with alcohol. Officer Hodson reported that if City had Ordinance then the City would have to pay attorney fees and if accused gets ill in jail, there would be cost to take care of the prisoner.
Mayor gave challenge to Police that with increase in fuel costs, to see if stationary radar be used and set at location to cut down on fuel cost.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/ FENCE FOR TENNIS COURT/
COMPANY INTERESTED IN OLD GENERATORS/ENTRANCE TO GRENE VISION REPLACED/TREES REMOVED AT LAKE/TREE BOARD MEETING/
FIRE DEPT. ROOF/DRAINAGE PIPE-GARFIELD STREET/
MUNICIPAL HALL OPEN UNTIL 4:00 PM/ FUEL COSTS/ KERR ENTRANCE
Superintendent Sechler reported the Tennis Court Project fence was delivered last week.
A Company interested in old generators at the Power Plant met with him and Larry Berry. They are to send a proposal.
Street Contractors removed and replaced the entrance to Grene Vision last week.
City crews removed tree at west end of Dam and another one on Gun Club road. They will be arranging a stump grinder.
He attended a Tree Board meeting. They are planning an Anthony Arbor Day Tree Fair, April 26th.
Has not heard back from Burke Roofing on Fire Department roof.
Drainage pipe for Garfield St. has been ordered.
He, Terry Stark and Commissioner Hekel are going to the Kansas Rural Water Meeting.
Municipal Hall will be open on Saturday for Pool until 4:00 p.m.
Mayor also asked that Supt. discuss with employees about ways to cut fuel costs.
He is going to work on plans for the Kerr entrance.
THANK YOU
Received Thank You from Bette Berry for plaque and cake provided for her retirement.
KANSAS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGENCY BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City reappoint Steve Wilkinson to the Kansas Municipal Electric Agency Board of Directors for two years until 2010 as Alternate Director No. 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City reappoint Larry Berry as Alternate Member to the Kansas Municipal Electric Agency Board of Directors for one year until 2009. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Hatfield made a motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:05 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with City Clerk/Administrator, City Superintendent and Chief of Police remaining. At 11:20 a.m. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City go into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried. At 11:20 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with City Clerk/Administrator, City Superintendent and Chief of Police remaining. At 11:35 a.m. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Items have been discussed already.
Will look into possible help with the Theater.
Will contact Group Benefit Specialists about coming Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Hammersmith 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
Approved by
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Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor