CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

May 3, 2010

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Barbara Muse presiding and the following Commissioners present: Dickey, Hammersmith, Hall, and Tedder. Absent: None. Also present were Tiffany Nulik, Secretary; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of the Anthony Republican; Shawn Catlin of the Harper County Herald; Cynthia Clark, Donna Crowe, Gwen Warner, Kenny Hodson, Cori Patterson, Vic Elliott, Major Weiss, and Ron Poor.

The Invocation was given by Mayor Barbara Muse.

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 04/27/10 PAYROLL APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5632 making appropriation for $170,522.78 for the payment of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $46,395.31 for 04/27 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.

TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMMITTEE REQUESTS

Ron Poor, Chairman of the Transient Guest Tax Committee presented a request on behalf of the Balloon Fest Committee. They are asking for $1400 to help cover advertising costs and hotel expenses for the Repeat Offender Motorcycle Performers. Commissioner Dickey made the motion to approve the request of the Transient Guest Tax Committee for $1400 to help cover the expenses of the Balloon Fest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion Carried.

Mr. Poor presented another request from the Muddy Water Music Festival Promoters. They are requesting $4000 to pay the fees for the Jackson Taylor Band. Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion to approve the request of the Muddy Water Music Festival Promoters for $4000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE REQUEST

Ron Poor, Cori Patterson and Vic Elliott were present to request a donation from the Wayne Dennis Fund in the amount of $40,000 to help fund the costs of the new addition to the Anthony Hospital which would include inclosing the Ambulance Bay, Cafeteria and a new Training Room for hospital personnel. This is only in part to the $400,000.00 needed. The Wayne Dennis Committee recommended funding of $35,000.00. The Commission was in agreement to approve a donation of $35,000 if the funds were available. Commissioner Tedder made the motion to approve the request for $35,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Dickey voting no.

FINDINGS OF FACT – 320 S. KANSAS

Public Health Officer Kenny Hodson presented a Health Nuisance to Russell Stolsworth and Debbie Seifert for fallen trees and limbs on the property they own at 320 S. Kansas. Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance at 320 S. Kansas. Commissioner Dickey made the motion to accept the Findings of Fact and issue the Order for the abatement of the Health Nuisance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT – 322 N. MASSACHUSETTS

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact and Order to abate the Health Nuisance at 322 N. Massachusetts addressed to Joey and Renee Sanpaka. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Joey and Renee Sanpaka to abate the Health Nuisance for property at 322 N. Massachusetts. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

FINDINGS OF FACT – 322 N. MASSACHUSETTS

Mayor Muse read the Findings of Fact and Order for the abatement of Inoperable Vehicle Nuisances at 322 N. Massachusetts. Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City accepts the Findings of Fact and issue the Order addressed to Joey and Renee Sanpaka for the abatement of the Inoperable Vehicle Nuisances at 322 N. Massachusetts. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

DANGEROUS STRUCTURE – 206 E. MAIN

Kenny Hodson presented the Commission with a Dangerous Structure at 206 E. Main, owned by Major Weiss. After discussion, the Commission agreed to give Major Weiss an additional two weeks to get his building repaired. If at that time, the repairs are not complete, the City reserves the right to call in a Structural Engineer. Major Weiss stated he had hired a roofing company to come in and make all needed repairs to get the building safe and that the additional two weeks would be plenty of time to do so.

Commissioner Hall made the motion to allow an additional two weeks for the needed repairs at 206 E. Main, owned by Major Weiss. All repairs must be done by May 17, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

LOAN WARRANT – ANTHONY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Chief Kenny Hodson presented a Loan Warrant from the Fireman’s Association to borrow money from the Fireman’s Relief Fund for the new pickup. Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the Loan Warrant from the Fireman’s Relief Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE TRANSFER – 2E CATTAIL COVE CIRCLE

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the Lake Lease Transfer at 2E Cattail Cove Circle to Jim and Marsha Stuhlsatz. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CONTRACT FOR SALE – LOT B CATTAIL COVE CIRCLE

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the Contract of Sale on a right to lease Lot B Cattail Cove Circle at the Anthony Lake to Jim and Roberta VonItter for $10,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE LOT B CATTAIL COVE CIRCLE

Mayor Muse made the motion to approve the Lake Lease for Lot B Cattail Cove Circle to Jim and Roberta VonItter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR APPLICATIONS

After discussion, the City Commission decided to hold a Special Meeting Monday, May 10^th at 8:30 a.m. to go over the Applications received for the City Clerk/Administrator position opening. Each Commissioner is to bring in their top six choices.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD REQUEST

The Industrial Development Board presented a request for utility incentives from the Tan n’ Beauty Barn, owned by Heather Bonham. Commissioner Dickey made the motion to approve the utility discount of 10% for the first year, 8% for the second year, 6% for the third year, 4% for the fourth year and 2% for the fifth year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Joe Brummer was asking about the direction from the Commission for the Anthony Community Development Council. He thinks they need to be under an umbrella with the City. The Commission agreed to table this discussion until further information could be received.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT

Chief Blevins reported he had attended a Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting.

The Police Department assisted with the Drug Store Program put on by the School. It was a very successful program.

Officer Schultz assisted with a booth at the Health Fair.

Officers attended training for certification to carry/use the Tazer that was presented by the Sheriff’s office.

Officer Smith’s last day was April 30^th. The Police Department has hired Jeff McCullough. He was one of the applicants that were interviewed previously. He is already certified and will not have to attend any training or testing at KLETC.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Superintendent Sechler reported he had received numerous calls from Contractors asking about the Main Street Demolition Project. We should have several possible bidders.

He received information that the Airport Parking Apron Rehab might start around May 15, 2010.

The Swimming Pool Project is progressing well. Superintendent Sechler and Terry Stark met with the Engineers on Monday and went over details. The stairs and diving board have been ordered.

The Surveying crew for EBH has been in Anthony surveying at the Airport and additional information the Division of Water Resources requested for the Lake Inundation Map.

He has been working on several building and fence permits the last two weeks. He has also conducted several plumbing inspections.

Tom Fingers with Rural Development indicated he might want to attend the May 17, 2010 Commission Meeting to go over the Water Project Funding.

TRANSFORMER BIDS

Superintendent Sechler reported he had received two Bids for Transformers. T&R’s Bid for a 10,000 KVA without freight is $122,850.00 and for the 7,500 KVA with a fan is $110,854.00. Soloman’s Bid for a 10,000 KVA with freight is $204,230 and the 7,500 KVA with a fan is $176,140.00.

Commissioner Hall made the motion to accept the Bid from T&R for the 7,500 KVA with fans in the amount of $110,854.00. Freight will not exceed an additional $2,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

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

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Tiffany Nulik, Secretary

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Barbara Muse, Mayor