CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

May 17, 2010

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. 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; Shawn Catlin of the Harper County Herald; Donna Crowe, Joe Brummer, Bob Hekel, Steve Wilkinson, Patricia King, Cynthia Clark, Sandra Walker and Family.

The Invocation was given by Jim Anderson of the Nazarene Church.

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and Special Meeting of April 22, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 05/11/10 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5633 making appropriation for $172,352.33 for the payment of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $49,175.10 for 05/11 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

REQUEST BY SANDRA WALKER AND FAMILY

Sandra Walker asked if the wrecked cars on Mark Pfeifer’s property be moved out of sight especially those vehicles where a fatality had happened. She is reminded of her daughter’s death every time she drives by and sees it. Mark Pfeifer had been talked to about doing something. Commissioner Hall suggested use of the car impound area at the Burn site until Mark Pfeifer can do something.

FINDINGS OF FACT – 310 S. FRANKLIN

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact for the Inoperable Vehicle Nuisance for John Michael Jenkins Jr. at 310 S. Franklin. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the Findings of Facts and issue the Order for the abatement of the Inoperable Vehicle Nuisance at 310 S. Franklin. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 769

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC OFFICERS OR OTHER AGENTS

OF THE CITY TO ABATE HEALTH NUISANCES AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 2

OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution NO. 769. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT – 315 S. FRANKLIN

Mayor Muse read the Finding of Fact for the abatement of the Health Nuisance for 315 S. Franklin for Linnell Lipps. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the Findings of Fact and issue the Order for the abatement of the Health Nuisance for 315 S. Franklin. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT – 411 N. LINCOLN

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact for the abatement of the Health Nuisance for 411 N. Lincoln owned by Sharon Scheid. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the Findings of Fact and issue the Order for the abatement of the Health Nuisance for 411 N. Lincoln. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 768

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY TO FIX A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH THE OWNER, THE OWNERS AGENT, ANY LIENHOLDER OF RECORDS AND ANY OCCUPANT OF THE STRUCTURE MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY THE STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY OF ANTHONY CITY CODE.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 768. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

ABATEMENT EXTENDED

Officer Hodson reported that rafters had been ordered for 206 E. Main to be done by Martin Roofing according to owner Major Weiss.

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City allow two more weeks for the repairs needed for 206 E. Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

COMMUNITY CAPACITY GRANT

Donna Crowe presented the proposals for the Community Capacity Grant for the market Analysis and Recovery Plan for the City of Anthony. Proposals were received from Greensberg Development Services and Chase Group. Donna Crowe was in favor of Greensberg Development Services because they offer site design. It includes developing and schematic option. Joe Brummer of the Downtown Rebuilding Group thinks it is a duplication service for $10,000, where it could be used better with the Market Analysis Plan.

Commissioner Tedder did not see any difference. Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the Greensberg proposal. The motion was seconded by Mayor Muse. Motion carried

RESOLUTION NO. 767

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS

TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF K.S.A. 75 – 1120 a (a) AS THEY APPLY

TO THE CITY OF ANTHONY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2009.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 767. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO RETAIL CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES

Commissioner Hall made the motion to approve the Application for License to Retail Cereal Malt Beverages for Dennis Dodgen. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

ON-CALL BUCKET TRUCK

Bids for a new On-Call Bucket Truck were received. Altec’s Bid was $70,617 with trade. Terex’s Bid was $80,482 with trade and Midwest Truck Company’s Bid was $72,000 with trade.

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City approves the Bucket Truck Bid from Altec for $70,617. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/NEW PATROLMAN/

BALLOON FEST/ ATTENDED MEETINGS

Chief of Police Blevins introduced the new Police Officer Jeff McCullough.

The Balloon Fest was successful. He expressed his appreciation to the Kiwanis Club for help with the parking.

He attended Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting given by Mike Loreg. Attended a Multi Disciplinary Child Protective Team Meeting.

Attended Interagency Coordinating Council Meeting. Discussed Prevention of Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting and the Drug Store Project.

Head Start Grant Grand Opening will be June 8^th.

Chief Blevins attended the Harper County Law Enforcement Officers Meeting.

The Commission received complaints about Bomb Explosion noise for the Balloon Fest.

Mayor Muse also asked about Speed Monitor Machine.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

Not much more to report. He is glad to be back. Will have A Doctors appointment on Friday for a check up.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/KMU-KMGA-KMEA MEETING/

SWIMMING POOL/ CHICAGO/CAMPSITE/RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Superintendent Sechler reported that he, Larry Berry, Steve Wilkinson, and Terry Stark attended the KMU Conference in Wichita. It was a good Conference. He also attended a KMGA Board Meeting, KMEA Board Meeting and KMU Annual Business Meeting.

The Asbestos issues from the Downtown Demolition Project that were brought up at the Pre-bid meeting are close to being solved. At this time it looks like the debris that qualifies as

C & D waste can be hauled to the Harper County Landfill without any special provisions.

The Swimming Pool project is still going on. They might be ready to pour concrete next week.

Western Farmers System had power line problems.

Superintendent Sechler, Don Hellar and Terry Stark went to Chicago two weeks ago to tour the Water Tank Plant. It was an informative trip.

Golf Course would like help to redo the sand traps. They have a new greens keeper from Kugan.

Campsite B has been upgraded for Electric and Water.

Should be finding out about funding soon from Tom Finger for Water project.

May need special meeting June 7^th with EBH.

Commissioner Tedder asked about the progress of the Septic Sewer System for the East side of the Anthony Lake.

Commissioner Hammersmith asked about the type of Water tanks in Chicago compared to the ones that were seen at Kansas City. They were glass lined metal tanks. Kansas tanks are made of concrete.

CID PROGRAM

There was further discussion about the CID Program. Joe Brummer thought it was best for the City as being developer. Downtown Rebuilding Committee should not be personally liable. What is going to happen with money? Kevin Cowan will be asked to come again to assist with set up.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the Commission go into Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss matters regarding non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

At 10:40 a.m., the Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:10 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 20 minutes for discussion with non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

At 11:10 a.m., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 11:30 a.m., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. No decisions were made.

Mayor Muse made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

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Barbara Muse, Mayor