CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

May 4, 2009

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: Hall, Hammersmith, Dickey 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; J. D. Hayes, Cynthia Clark, Bob Hekel, Kenny Hodson, Pastor Jim Anderson, and Larry Berry.

Pastor Jim Anderson gave the Invocation.

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

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

Claim Ordinance #5589 making appropriation for $78,731.69 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on a motion by Commissioner Tedder, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent reported that the Warrior Field House roof is completed with help from the Street Department. New gas meters are installed with help from Jerry angle. They helped with putting tile back at the Swimming Pool. Installed two new sump pumps in house 71A. Dirt work almost complete on the sewer project.

Replaced boiler return for Unit #3. Did maintenance on lawn mowers and mowed. Completed the 2008 Air Inventory Reports with Sherri Miller’s help.

They still need to grout tile at the Swimming Pool. Cleaning and checking intake air supply to all units.

Ken Carter with Cameron Compression will be here May 11^th to help balance engines and various other mechanical issues. Working on issues dealing with power contract agreements.

COMPENSATORY TIME OFF

Larry Berry, requested that the City Commission consider reinstituting Compensatory Time Off. He had talked to all the Department Heads and they are all in agreement to have it again. Commissioner Hall said it could save the City money.

Commissioner Tedder would like to see figures of how much would be saved by the City. The question of having the additional time in addition to regular vacation time and sick leave was a concern. If work would be completed in a timely matter.

Chief Blevins expressed that he was not in favor of Compensatory Time Off for the Police Department, because of more complex work scheduling for the Police Department.

MEETINGS REDUCTION CONCERN

J. D. Hayes was concerned if the City Commission would be able to complete for the reduction, the City business with just two meetings a month. Bob Hekel also expressed concern and also was not in favor of Compensatory Time Off which was dropped when he was a Commissioner.

CONDITIONS OF PROPERTY

Commissioner Tedder expressed concern of the conditions of several properties beside the ones for Resolutions 730 and 731. Officer Hodson commented that more notices would be sent with weather breaking now.

RESOLUTION NO. 730

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 – 124 N. LINCOLN.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 730. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO 731

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 – 623 N. LINCOLN.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City adopts Resolution No. 731. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

BIDS REQUEST

Officer Hodson asked if he should obtain bids for the Abatement of the Health Nuisance for the property designated in Resolutions No. 730 and 731 if not done by property owner. Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City should obtain bids for property clean-up of Health Nuisances for property designated in Resolutions No. 730 and 731 if not done by the property owners. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING DEDICATION

Fire Chief Hodson reminded the City Commissioners about the Dedication by Masons Grand Lodge from Topeka for the new addition of the Fire Station at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Open House will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

CHARTER ORDINANCE TO REDUCE NUMBER OF MONTHLY CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS

After the comments received earlier from J. D. Hayes and Bob Hekel, Commissioner Tedder expressed that perhaps the Commissioners should hold on, the City adopting the Charter Ordinance to reduce the number of monthly City Commission Meetings that enough time had not elapsed to determine if the number of meetings should be reduced. Commissioners Dickey and Hammersmith agreed. The League was called and they indicated that if after the two publications and during the 61 days if a petition is presented for a General Election that if the Commission did not act on the petition, the Ordinance could not take effect. Otherwise, the Ordinance would take effect. Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City tables the adoption of the Charter Ordinance to reduce the number of City Commission Meetings to be held each month. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Muse and Commissioner Hall voting no.

QUORUM DISCUSSION

Discussion was held about repealing Charter Ordinance No. 13 to conform to the 2008 Kansas Legislature amending the Kansas Open Meetings Act making a quorum a majority of the Body elect. Only three would be required for doing business not four as required now by Charter Ordinance No.13. It will be presented in one or two weeks for consideration.

WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE

Commissioner Tedder reported on the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee Meeting. Vic Elliott was named Chairman; Laura Malone, Vice Chairman; LouAnne Kennemer, Secretary; Diana Stark is also a member. The Committee recommended Phil Truby and Commissioner Tedder be added to the Committee as they wanted a Commissioner on the Committee.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City appoints Commissioner Tedder and Phil Truby to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

Commissioner Tedder reported, the Committee recommended the Wayne Dennis Fund, fund up to $1,000 the cost of recovering the pool tables at the Anthony Senior Center up to $1,000 and the remaining given to Anthony Senior Center kitchen.

Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City approves the use of the Wayne Dennis Fund for funding up to $1,000 the recovering of the pool tables at the Anthony Senior Center and any remaining money used given to the kitchen. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

The Committee would also like to have the Wayne Dennis Fund, fund the replacement of Street name signs.

QUESTION OF NOMINATION FOR WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE

Commissioner Hall questioned Commissioner Tedder nominating himself for the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. After discussion, Commissioner Tedder made the motion that the City rescind the motion action approved to appoint Commissioner Tedder and Phil Truby to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. Motion carried.

Commissioner Hall made the motion that the city approves the appointment of Commissioner Tedder and Phil Truby to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

EBH CONTRACT – AIRPORT

Superintendent Sechler presented an EBH Contract for Engineer Services during construction for rehabilitation of Airport Terminal Apron at the Airport. The Project is 95% FAA share and 5% City share. Bid opening for the project is Friday, May 22^nd at 11:00 a.m.

The Commission Meeting for week of May 24^th will be held on Tuesday, May 26^th since May 25^th is the Memorial Day Holiday. Paperwork should be completed before the end of May.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City approves the Contract with EBH for engineering services during construction of Airport Terminal Apron Rehabilitation at the Anthony Airport. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tedder. Motion carried.

POLE BIDS

Superintendent Sechler presented Bids for Electric Poles. North Pacific is $144.40 each. Baldwin Pole is $139.17 each. The McFarland/Cascade bid is $138.00 each for a total of $10,188.00. Commissioner Hall made the motion that the City accepts the low bid of McFarland/Cascade for $10,188.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

CULVERTS PURCHASES

Superintendent Sechler informed the Commissioners that under the City’s Emergency Purchase Policy, with approval of the Mayor and the City Administrator, drainage culverts for the ones washed out by the torrential rains were ordered from Welborn Sales of Salina for $7,166.00 so the roads can be put back in use soon. Another bid had been received from J & J Drainage of Hutchinson for $9,344.00.

KLINK PROJECT

Bids for the K-2 KLINK Project will be open on Thursday, May 28^th at 10:00 a.m. in the City Commission room. Bids will be reviewed, and a decision will be made at the June 1^st City Commission Meeting.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/POOL/KANSAS POOL MEETING/KMU CONFERENCE/COMPENSATORY TIME OFF INFORMATION

Superintendent Sechler reported the Swimming Pool is being filled. He, Larry Berry, and Commissioner Hall have been invited to the Kansas Power Pool Member City Meeting in Wichita on Wednesday. He, Commissioner Hall, Steve Wilkinson and Larry Berry will be attending the KMU Meeting Conference, Thursday and Friday. Board Meetings of KMEA and KMGA will be held at the Conference.

He will gather information on Compensatory Time Off for presentation in two weeks.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/INVESTIGATIONS/BIKE CHALLENGE/POLICE AND FIRE CHAPLAIN

Chief Blevins reported that they were investigating an assault/battery case and child in need of care, in the 300 block of N. Santa Fe. The juvenile was removed from the home.

Investigating a situation that led to taking a child into protective custody in the 200 block of South Bluff.

They participated in the Bike Challenge and Family Fun Night at the Anthony Elementary School. Officer Houston gave a bike safety class for kids and parents. Donated two bicycles for prizes.

They had a booth at the Health Fair with the Harper County Sheriff’s Office and KHP.

Pastor Mike McAbee, of the Assembly of God Church has volunteered to be the Police and Fire Chaplain.

Getting ready for the Balloon Fest. He enjoyed his fishing trip.

CITY CLERK/ADMINSTRATOR REPORT/FLOOD INSURANCE/GOLF COURSE/AUDITORS/I.D. MEETING/PHOTOS FOR LEAGUE/BUDGET PREPARATION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that he had received information for the Kansas Department of Agriculture National Flood Insurance Program. He had been contacted by Steve Samuelson of U.S.D.A. Commissioner Tedder had also asked him about the status of Flood Insurance for Anthony.

He is gathering information for the Work Session to be scheduled with the Anthony Golf Board. He and Commissioner Tedder met with Jim Forsyth, City Attorney and a special contract could possibly be worked out. A Work Session will be set up.

Auditors were here last week. The I.D. Board will be meeting at 12 noon at the Smokehouse.

City photos had been requested from the League for their 100^th anniversary year calendar they are going to have made. He had requested photos from Hal Greve.

Budget preparation needs to be started.

REQUEST INFORMATION

Commissioner Tedder would like to know the status of Powermark, Major Weiss, and George Von Valkenburg. City Administrator Heidrick will ask the Industrial Development Board at their meeting. No information for revenue and expenses had been received to date as requested.

Commissioner Hammersmith commented that the City Attorney had informed the Commission that as long as stipulations of the Promissory Note are followed, there is nothing the City can do. Interest is due in June.

ASSIST GOLF CLUB

Superintendent Sechler reported that the City would haul some of the Waste from their sewer system, to help with problems they are having. A slanted metal roof with out guttering may have been causing the problem.

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

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator

Approved by _______________________________________

Barbara Muse, Mayor