CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 24, 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 and Larry Berry.

The minutes of the previous meeting and special meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5532 making appropriation for $274,387.76 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent gave a report on the activities of his Department.

Injectors were rebuilt on Unit #1.

Plant maintenance is complete except things to be done when Cameron Compression comes.

Needed is gravity fed diesel meters to register lower pressure.

They are getting software installed to read state line meter.

Still working with #2 Cooler for small water leak.

They began washing radiators so they can repaint them.

Will be working on gas meters.

Water line was installed and completed.

REPLACE DIESEL METERS AT POWER PLANT

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approve the purchase of three gravity fed diesel meters for the Power Plant for $1,409.80 plus freight. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

LAKE BOARD APPOINTMENT

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City appoint Mike Brown to the Anthony Lake Board to fill the unexpired term of Reta Gates who resigned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ANTHONY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

Anthony Planning Commission had presented a recommendation for the location of 14 foot of parking lot on City right of way off of Steadman Street located at 201 N. Anthony with certain criteria.

After discussion, Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City send the recommendation to the Anthony Planning Commission that surface of the parking not be AB-3, that it should be hard source, concrete or asphalt and also expressed concern that the south boundary of the parking will be 4 feet north of the curb on Steadman Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION EXEMPTION FOR MUNICIPAL HALL

Commissioner Williams made a motion that the City approve the Application for Alcohol Consumption Exemption for the Municipal Hall for Kenny Hodson Jr. and Megan Francis for a Wedding Reception and Dance for May 10, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.

There had been a request if BYOB (Bring your own booze) be allowed for the Municipal Hall when alcohol consumption exemption is allowed. The City Commission said that this not be allowed, that it could lead to problems for control and alcoholic use beverage violation.

HEALTH/DENTAL/EMPLOYEE INSURANCE

Commissioner Williams made the motion that City approve the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Plan for Health & Dental Insurance that would have deductibles for $1,000 for Option 1, $1,500 for Option 2 and $2,500 for Option 3, with the City buying down $500 for individual and $1,000 for family. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

A meeting for employees will be held Monday night at Municipal Hall to explain the Health/Dental Insurance Plan. Kirk Kimble of Group Benefit Specialists and Stephanie Buckman of Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be here.

TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTS

Fire Chief Kenny Hodson presented information regarding expense for the townships fire protection. After discussion it was the consensus of the Commissioner that the township boards should be invited to a dinner meeting to discuss the contracts and go over the recent activities of the Fire Department.

FIRE DEPARTMENT ROOF

The City Commissioners, Fire Chief and City Superintendent discussed the roof work that needed to be done between the Fire Department and the new building. Proposals were received from Burke Roofing and Hazels Sheet Metal. After discussion, Commissioner Williams made a motion that the City approve the proposal from Burke Roofing Company to install contour taper tile for in roof drains between the Fire Department building and the addition for $4,895 and check leaks that exist on present roof. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith.

NO OPEN BURN PERIOD

After discussion, Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City not have an open burn period in the city limits at the recommendation of the Anthony Fire Chief. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CITY WIDE CLEAN UP DISCUSSION

The City Commission asked that the City Clerk/Administrator contact Mike Wyatt of Wyatt Trash Service about the cost for a city clean up period. The Mayor read a letter from the County about having a city wide clean up and use of the County Landfill and Plumb Thicket Landfill, and it needs to be clarified.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT

SERVICE TRAINING/ DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE/ SEXUAL ASSAULT

Chief Blevins reported that he had attended in service training from Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

Investigated a domestic disturbance where a 4 year old was injured. Father was taken into custody. Case to the County Attorney for prosecution.

Investigated juvenile case involving a sexual assault. Case presented to the County Attorney. Juvenile is in custody.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/ FENCE & BUILDING PERMITS/

NEW ELECTRIC LINE-PRAIRIE BELTING/ RURAL WATER CONFERENCE/ TENNIS COURT STREET CURBS/ TRUCK & TRACTOR BIDS/

POLES NEED PAINTING/KERR ENTRANCE/ EAST PARK

Superintendent Sechler reported he checked and approved several fence and building permits this week.

The new electric line to Prairie Belting was put in service on Friday.

The drainage pipe for Garfield will take 2 to 3 weeks to be delivered.

He, Commissioner Hekel and Terry Stark will attend the Kansas Rural Water Association Conference in Wichita this week.

Mayor asked if EBH had plan for tennis court street curbs.

Asked about truck bids and tractor bids.

Poles for Christmas Decorations downtown need painting and old poles taken down.

Drive status for Kerr entrance was asked about.

Commissioner Williams mentioned a couple of items in East Park that may need attention.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR/ FEBRUARY BOOKKEEPING COMPLETE/

ELECTRIC FUND/ EXECUTIVE SESSION

City Clerk/Administrator reported February bookkeeping reports are complete.

Cash for Electric is $65.00 with $200,000 in Reserve. The difference in what happened last year compared to this year was explained. It will continue to be reviewed.

He requested an executive session for non-elected personnel.

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION LOAN APPROVED

Commissioner Williams made a motion that the City approve the Downtown Revitalization loan of $15,000 for Carl Schmidt for 5 years to replace heating and air conditioning for the old Gambles building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made a motion that the City Commission enter into Executive Session for 28 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 11:02 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:30 a.m. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City enter into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 11:30 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:45 a.m. the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

SALARY ADJUSTMENT

The Mayor said that after reviewing and discussion of the employees wages it was determined that the City Superintendent, Grant Sechler’s salary was below a lead personnel wage. Mayor Hatfield made the motion that City Superintendent Grant Sechler’s salary be adjusted and raised to $52,000 per year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried with a 4-1 vote, Commissioner Williams agreed with an adjustment, but not to that amount.

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 _______________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor