CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 27, 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; Carrie Miller, Stephanie Buckman, J.D. Rhea, Debbie Hatfield, Lori Hughes, and Nathan Houston.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5432 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $435,248.56 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT

Street Department Head J.D. Rhea reported that the Street Department would begin doing stump grinding today. He is to receive information for a new dump truck from Lubbers. City Superintendent Sechler asked about getting bids for Fords only. It did not really make any difference to the Commission. Bids will be requested from Lubbers and another Ford dealer.

TREE PROJECT AT THE LAKE

Carrie Miller reported that she had talked with Reta Gates of the Lake Board about the trees from Share the Shade project in Lindsborg. There are 40 trees with 29-30 for the Watershed. They are planning for demo day on Saturday at the Lake at 2:00 P.M. There is need for use of the City's water tank for watering the trees.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried. At 8:50 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, City Clerk/Administrator, Chief of Police, and Carrie Miller remaining. At 9:00 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

NEW POLICE OFFICER

Chief of Police Blevins introduced Nathan Houston, hired as the new Police Officer.

RESOLUTION NO. 658 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION REGARDING SCHEDULES, FEES AND REGULATIONS FOR ANTHONY MUNICIPAL LAKE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 548.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 658. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / ATTEND CONFERENCE / METH WATCH PROGRAM

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Sergeant Moore and Officer Schultz attended the Kansas Narcotic Association Conference in Topeka. Brad Moore had been representative this last year. Officer Moore will present meth watch program, sponsored by Harper County Farm Bureau, at Chaparral, Tuesday night, at 7:00 P.M.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / STUMP GRINDER /

ELECTRIC PROJECT / LAKE SIGNS, STREET SIGNS /

KANSAS RURAL WATER CONFERENCE / MUNICIPAL HALL RESTROOMS

City Superintendent Sechler reported that they will begin to use stump grinder in the East Park.

The electric project was delayed by the weather. They are back in town this week.

Lake signs have been installed. The City Commission agreed to get quotes for the street signs in town. Possible sources of funding were discussed.

He and Gordon Gray will be attending the Kansas Rural Water Conference this week.

The Municipal Hall restrooms are complete, except for one of the doors.

HEATER BIDS FOR POWER PLANT

The City received bids for turbo and heater units for the Power Plant from Hazel's Sheet Metal for $9,551.96 and Darnell Electric for $9,024.49.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approve the bid from Darnell Electric for $9,024.49 for turbo and heater units for the Power Plant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Stage is complete, some repair needed on west side by breaker box.

-Working on street, curb and gutter and sidewalk, need equipment layout for back of Municipal Hall.

-Nothing on pickup yet. Discussed about getting SUV, or 4-door pickup.

ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

Debbie Hatfield, chairperson of Anthony Community Care Center, and Lori Hughes, Anthony Community Care Center administrator, were present to give a report on the financials for the center. The census for the center are down and leading to a cash flow problem. Lori Hughes discussed continued review of reducing operational costs.

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City loan to the Anthony Community Care Center, $85,000 at 5 per cent interest to meet present operational cost. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor Hatfield abstaining). Funding for the loan will be from the Electric Reserve Fund.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE

Stephanie Buckman of Blue Cross/Blue Shield was present to explain a self funding program available now for the employee health insurance. Monthly billed charges for administrative costs, $10,000 liability contract Stop-Loss, aggregate stop-loss at 120%, expected monthly liability and monthly liability at 120% was explained.

It could be a savings to the City for the employee insurance fund as the City experienced in the past.

After much discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for a $10,000 contract stop-loss with an aggregate Stop-Loss @ 120% for the employee health insurance, maintaining the same employee payroll deduction. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

AFTER PROM ACTIVITIES

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City donate $100 for the Chaparral After Prom activities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 34 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried. At 11:26 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, Chief of Police, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 12:00 Noon, the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

LAKE IMPROVEMENT/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR POSITION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that pending the City receiving a KDHE Water Management mini grant for the Watershed Project that the Lake Improvement/Community Development Coordinator position not be renewed. Mayor Hatfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Commissioner Williams 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