CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

March 9, 2009

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, Hammersmith and Williams. Absent: Dickey. 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; Brick Prickett, Steve Bellesine, Chet Barber, Kirk Kimble, and Kenny Poston.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES and 3/03/09 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5580 making appropriation for $66,144.96 and Claim Ordinance #5581 making appropriation for $66,680.90 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinances and $46,030.38 for 3/03 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith, said ordinances and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head reported they finished the lateral field at the Power Plant and hooked up two of the three houses to the septic tank.

They repaired two pond circulators. Installed a new sewer tap at 322 W. Washington. Rebuilt pump at the Mortuary lift station. Set septic tank on east side of the Lake. Received camera and training. The Commission discussed the need for a trailer to house the camera. The trailer could possibly be used for lighting for other City projects.

Terry Stark and Superintendent Sechler will look at use of a trailer.

On the Water side, installed service for 322 W. Washington. Repaired several leaky Water meters. They repaired control cabinet at Water tower pump station. They de-winterized the ball field. They have been doing general maintenance. The Commission asked about the fill station status.

AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE

The City Commission discussed a new Airport Hangar Lease. A charge of 1.5 cent per sq. ft was discussed. There was discussion of surveying the area to be leased. Cost for doing this will be looked into. Terminology for payment of property tax if necessary and increase rent if necessary.

HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE

Kirk Kimble of Group Benefit Specialists presented information about Health and Dental Insurance options for the employees. Preferred Health Systems’ proposal was higher then the renewed proposal from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. After discussion, the City Commission was in agreement to use Option 2 and Option 3 and eliminate Option 1 with the City paying more than the 10% budgeted for its share. An employee informational meeting will be held Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Hall.

ANTHONY GOLF CLUB INC. REPORT AND REQUEST

Brick Prickett, Steve Bellesine and Chet Barber were present to give a history and report on the Anthony Golf Club. Expenses for running the Golf Club have gone up and their maintenance equipment is hardly holding up.

With the benefits given to the local economy and the value of the Golf Course, they asked if there was any more the City could do to assist.

The City Commission was in agreement that the Golf Course is an asset to the Community and will look into what the City could possibly do to assist.

It was discussed that a Committee should be formed and information gathered. A Committee would not officially be appointed until after the City Election in April.

NEW LIGHTING FOR GUN CLUB

Kenny Poston was present to request the City’s assistance in getting new sport lights for their trap houses area at the Gun Club. The Commission discussed using money from various City funds. The City could help with taking down the old lights and putting up the new lights.

The County Attorney maybe could be asked to help through the fund he has.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City contributes a maximum of $1600 for lighting at the Anthony Gun Club. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TRANSFER FOR 10W

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the transfer of Lake Lot Lease for Lot 10W from Priscilla Goucher to Jim and Becky Forsyth as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE AGREEMENT FORM

The City Commission discussed the recommended changes of the Lake Lease Agreement made by Steve Bellesine, who has been trying to get financing for the construction of a new cabin house at the Lake. The proposed recommended charges came from a possible financial source.

Commissioner Williams offered to work on a new Lake Lease format.

ANTHONY DIRT RIDERS ASSOCIATION LEASE AGREEMENT

A rough draft copy for a Lease between Anthony Dirt Riders Association and the City of Anthony had been reviewed by the City Commission. Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City approves the Lease with the Anthony Dirt Riders Association for a term of three years for one dollar per year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/CHECK LOCKERS/BURGLARY/THEFT CASE/INDECENT LIBERTIES CASE/DUI ARREST/CHILDREN TAKEN/COUNTERFEIT MONEY

Chief Blevins reported that Officer Schultz took Rambo to the Anthony Jr. High to check lockers. There were two alerts and notifications were given to parents.

Investigated a burglary/theft from a vehicle in the 300 block of N. Madison. Investigated an assault/battery in the 400 block of S. Madison. Case to County Attorney. After DUI arrest and investigation, they assisted SRS in removing the two children from the home. A second DUI involved the other parent of children taken into custody earlier in the week.

Counterfeit bills reported in Anthony. The Secret Service has been contacted and assisting with the investigation.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/EBH/APPOINTMENT TO KMEA BOARD/J-TURN SIGNS/DIRT RIDERS LEASE/TENNIS COURTS/LAKE SEPTIC SYSTEM/LIGHTS FOR MEMORIAL PARK/STREET DEPARTMENT WORKING ON FLOOR AT BALLFIELD AND RAILROAD/ATMOS CURB AND GUTTER

He has been working with EBH using possible funds made available through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. We need to approve applications.

Need to appoint Directors to serve on the KMEA Board of Directors.

The No J-Turn signs have been ordered.

He has been working with Brandon Gerber on the future Lease South of town. Dunkleburger Construction poured a concrete slab at South Tennis Courts on Friday. Contractors will be back and paint the patch work in the near future. Electric Department will work on the light project at the Tennis Courts.

The Water/Wastewater Department installed the new septic tank for East Lake septic system on Friday. The other tank on Tuesday of next week.

Lights for Memorial Park were delivered.

Street Department is working on the ball diamonds; applying shale and reworking fields. Working on getting old railroad property in shape.

Crews will work on roofing project at old football field house. Atmos installed and paid for curb and guttering along their property on South Pennsylvania.

KMEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Commissioner Williams made the motion to re-appoint Grant Sechler as Director #1 for a 2 year term (May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2011) and Larry Berry as the Alternate Member for a 1 year term (May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010) to the KMEA Board of Directors.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009

After discussion, Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City apply for a Construction Project using Recovery Funds through the KDOT Stimulus Program on K-44 for replacement of curb and gutter, valley gutters and related drainage items from Springfield Avenue to First Avenue for $492,100 and if awarded, the City paying the additional $43,000 for engineering. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

POWER MARK/ANDECO

Information was provided dealing with communication of Major Weiss and George Van Valkenburg Jr. and their business relationship. After discussion, it was Commission consensus that as long as the conditions of the Promissory Note requirements are met, there is nothing the City could do.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/FINANCIAL REPORTS/AFTER PROM REQUEST/ELECTRIC TRANSFER

Angie Hartman has completed the February financial reports. $150,000 was transferred from the Electric Fund to the Electric Reserve Fund.

The Contribution request from the Prize Committee for the Prom, is for After-Prom activities.. The rest of the report had been reported in the meeting earlier.

AFTER PROM ACTIVITIES

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City contributes $100 to the Chaparral After-Prom activities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________________

Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor