CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 20, 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; Amber Countryman of The Anthony Republican; BarBara Wright, and Kenny Hodson.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, 3/21 CITY PAYROLL & FIREMEN PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5431 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $212,489.78, for City Payroll in the amount of $42,028.01 and for the Firemen Payroll in the amount of $2,360.00 were presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance and payrolls were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

HARPER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

BarBara Wright of the Harper County Economic Council Office reported that an informational meeting will be held Wednesday at 3:00 P.M., regarding a Grant for a lodging survey in Harper County, at the Harper County Economic Development Office. The person doing the survey will also be at the Harper Economic Development Council meeting at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday night, at the HCDC Office.

HEALTH INSURANCE

A proposal had been received from the ECCHIC Group for Starmark Health Insurance Premium amounting to a rated premium of $9,479.53 per month for 6 months. Blue Cross/Blue Shield reported a premium of approximately $24,382 per month for 12 months.

After much discussion, the City Commission decided to stay with Blue Cross/Blue Shield on a month to month basis as approved earlier, not knowing what claims liability the City would have with the partially self funding insurance through the ECCHIC Group.

QUALIFYING SICK LEAVE

The Commissioners discussed who in an employee's family would qualify for sick leave. A definition of immediate family will be put in the Personnel Manual.

PRIDE PROGRAM

A resolution for renewing the PRIDE Program was discussed. The resolution was tabled until after the PRIDE Committee meets.

The adoption of Resolution No. 658 regarding Lake Regulations was tabled until next week.

LAKE BOARD APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Koeppen made the motion that the City appoint Rick Clements to the Anthony Lake Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPROVE TRANSFER OF LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the transfer of the Lease with Option to Purchase dated April 3, 1995 from Don R. Drosselmeyer and Peggy L. Drosselmeyer to Dale Boice. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

ELECTRIC WATER HEATING AT POWER PLANT

Two bids were received for Electric Water Heating at the Power Plant for $25,818.20 from Hazel's Sheet Metal and $25,290 from Wichita Burner. After discussion, Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City approve the bid from Hazel's Sheet Metal for $25,818.20. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 3-2.

KAN-STEP MEETING CANCELLED

Fire Chief Hodson reported the meeting for the Kan-Step Program had been postponed. The presenter could not come because of the weather.

TUBE HEATING AND TURBO HEATERS AT POWER PLANT

There appeared to be a discrepancy in the bid specs for the tube heating and turbo heaters for the Power Plant.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that due to the discrepancies in the bids for the tube heating and turbo heaters for the Power Plant that bids be sent back to the bidders for correction and clarification. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. S-176 ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS AND THE STATE OF KANSAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A LOAN FROM THE KANSAS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT; ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF SUCH LOAN; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LOAN AGREEMENT.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. S-176. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING BIDS FOR MUNICIPAL HALL

Bids were opened for the heating and air conditioning at Municipal Hall. Hazel's Sheet Metal was low bidder for $111,264. Sherri Eaton of the Alumni Association was present and said that the alumni has received $63,000 in donations for the project. After discussion Commissioner Hekel made the motion to work with the Alumni Association for the additional funding and accept the bid of Hazel's Sheet Metal for $111,264. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / MUNICIPAL HALL RESTROOMS /

STUMP GRINDER / BIG A TRUCK FOR SALE / CURB AND GUTTERING

City Superintendent Sechler reported that the Municipal Hall restroom renovation was complete.

Stump grinder rental will be delayed one week because of the weather.

Big A Truck will be advertised for sale. He will be working on curb and guttering project for Municipal Hall.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / FOURTH OF JULY AT LAKE /

POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT TESTING

Chief of Police Blevins reported that the Fourth of July Committee is requesting having the Fourth of July event at Anthony Lake again. No problem.

New Police Officer applicant is taking psychological test and physical. Should begin in a week.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / KDOT MEETING /

REPORT COMPLETE / ARBOR DAY / TAX MONEY

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that he attended a KDOT meeting on Taxi service. More funds could be available for the taxi.

Angie has completed February bookkeeping reports.

Arbor Day is April 28^th at East Park. Tree Board is interested in the Share the Shade Program. Information presented by Reta Gates.

Received $18,002.33 tax money from the County Treasurer.

He asked Mike Mayberry of Sunflower Enterprise Facilitation Initiative to come April 3rd.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor