CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 6, 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, and Koeppen. Absent: Williams. 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, Larry Berry, Gwen Warner, Jeanie Barber, Debbie and Rev. John Schnelle, and Stephanie Buckman.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND 3/07 CITY PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5429 and 3/07 City Payroll making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $84,601.80 and $43,404.39 respectively were presented and on motion by Commissioner Koeppen, seconded by Commissioner Hekel, said ordinance and 3/07 City Payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

SCOUT REQUEST

Larry Berry, Boy Scout Leader representative, asked if the City would approve the Scout groups to have pick-up trash day, March 18^th, and have City approve the purchase of latex gloves and trash bags. Wyatt Trash will take care of trash.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City pay for an amount not to exceed $100 for latex gloves and trash bags for the Scouts to use March 18 to pick up trash. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ENGINE REPAIR

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported that he had received bids for repair work for Engine Unit 2. Exline bid was $12,286.80, Texas Welding for $14,204.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City accept the Exline bid of $12,286.80 to repair Engine Unit No. 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

HEATING AT PLANT

Power Plant Superintendent Larry Berry reported new heater units would cost $10,000 more for gas compared to electric heat at the Power Plant. The Mayor would like to see cost to operate gas vs. electric. Supt. Berry would try to get those figures for next time.

BALLOON FEST

Jeanie Barber was present to request use of Airport or Lake for Balloon Fest. Mayor Hatfield made the motion the City allow use of Airport or Lake for the Balloon Fest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

REGULAR SPONSOR AGREEMENT FOR BALLOON FEST

Mayor Hatfield made the motion the City approve a $250 regular sponsorship agreement for the Balloon Fest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LAKE WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECT GRANT

Carrie Miller reported Rep. Tiahart Office followed up with response for a letter faxed indicating City of Anthony desire to participate for funding a lake wastewater project in the State and Tribal Assistance Grant Earmark. There is no guarantee when or if the project will be funded.

INSURANCE – BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD REPRESENTATIVE / ECCHIC

B/C – B/S Representative Stephanie Buckman was present to report a 7% decrease in the premium rates was determined after health profiles were submitted and reviewed. ECCHIC has not provided firm premium yet. They are reviewing profiles and any questions will need to be answered.

ORDINANCE FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM PROJECT

The City Commission discussed ordinance authorizing funding for the Lake Wastewater system. It was consensus to have City Attorney Jim Forsyth review the ordinance and ask if binding if it is discovered funding is not available.

REQUEST FOR WALKATHON AT LAKE

Debbie and Rev. John Schnelle were present to request use of Lake trail walk and pavilion for a walkathon for St. Jude Children's Hospital. It was consensus of the Commission to allow the use of the walk and pavilion at the Lake.

CDBG PROJECT NEEDS

The Mayor said the Commission needs to discuss what projects are needed next for possible CDBG Project funding.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / MUNICIPAL HALL AIR CONDITIONING /

KLINK PROJECT / PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING /

EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUEST

City Superintendent Sechler reported pre-bid meeting for Municipal Hall air conditioning Wednesday. Pre-construction meeting for lift project on Thursday.

He and Gordon Gray will attend South Central Kansas Public water suppliers meeting in Wellington. He had gone over EBH engineering contract for the 2008 KLINK project. Cost about the same with more needed to cover area north of town. The City Commission would like to get other proposal to compare.

He would like executive session, preliminary discussion relating to acquisition of real property (land).

STUMP GRINDING BID

One bid was received for tree stump grinding from K D Tree Service for 98 stumps at $39.75 a stump. The Tree Board budget could not handle this expense. After discussing it, it was decided to lease a stump grinder.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City lease a stump grinder for $550 per week for one week. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried 3-0 with Hekel abstaining.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Commissioner Koeppen asked about having consignment sale. Co-op has a number of vehicles. Maybe have sale together.

-Mayor Hatfield asked about pickup purchase for Superintendent.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES / INTERVIEWS

Chief of Police Blevins reported he is working with Greg Cleveland about having alcoholic beverage for Alumni Reunion.

He is having interviews this afternoon and tomorrow for Police Officer position.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / CITY CLERK CONFERENCE /

I.D. BOARD MEETING

The City Clerk/Administrator reported he will attend City Clerk Conference, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning in Wichita. I.D. Board meeting at 12 Noon at Smokehouse.

SUNFLOWER REGIONAL ENTERPRISE FACILITATION INITIATIVE

The City Commission questioned assessment billing of $1,657.00 by RC&D for the Sunflower facilitation initiative project. I.D. Board has been assessed an amount of $824. They will ask what their opinion of project is.

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