CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
May 7, 2007
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, Dickey, and Williams. Absent: None. Also present were Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator; Grant K. Sechler, Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; BarBara Wright, Betty DeMeritt, Joe Brannon, Troy Lankton, and Kenny Hodson.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5487 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $71,901.79 for appropriation ordinance was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported that cooling tower had been washed out ready for operation. All three units radiators have been cleaned and serviced.
Windows and doors are painted in the Plant.
Sand bags had been placed, keeping the water out of the Plant.
He attended KMU meeting, Thursday and Friday. It was a good meeting.
Atmos will be here May 14th to test gas meters at the Power Plant.
Sand bags were placed at doors of Plant to keep water out.
CAR SHOW
Troy Lankton was present to request the City block off 100 block of East Spring and 200 block of North Anthony from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for the 9th annual Car Show May 12th.
Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City block off the 100 block of East Spring Street and the 200 block of North Anthony from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for Anthony's annual Car Show, May 12th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion carried.
WEST ACRES
June Kastens asked that the City do the grading dirt work at West Acres to prevent water from entering into some of the apartments there. The request had been made earlier. The City Crew will work on this immediately.
ATMOS GAS FRANCHISE
Commissioner Williams had discussed franchise with Don Osenbaugh of the League. There was a question of aggregate users.
The City Commission will wait one week before deciding on the rate to put in the Atmos Gas Franchise and see if there is any public feedback.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE
At 9:00 A.M., the Mayor closed the City Commission meeting and opened the scheduled Public Hearing for dangerous structure at 401 East Main. Owners Scott and Kelly Coyle, 118 N. 13th, Fredonia, KS, did not appear. BarBara Wright voiced her concern about the property structure condition. Kenny Hodson presented pictures and reported on the dangerous condition of the structure.
ORDER
After discussion, Kenny Hodson, Public Health Officer, presented an Order for the City Commission to approve, addressed to owners Scott and Kelly Coyle for the abatement of the dangerous structure at 401 East Main.
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Order addressed to owners Scott and Kelly Coyle for the abatement of the dangerous structure at 401 East Main. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing and called the City Commission meeting back into session.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The City had received a memorandum of understanding from Sherry Houston, of Harper County Health Department, for the Public Health Preparedness and Pandemic Flu Plans for the City to approve.
After discussion, there was question about wording and understanding of some of the sections of the Memorandum.
The City Administrator will give copy to City Attorney for review and contact Sherry Houston about it.
LAKE LEASE #30W TRANSFER
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the transfer of Lake Lease Lot 30W from Ron E. and LeWanna J. Hill to Stephen D. and/or Tammy L. Norman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.
911 BOARD
A message had been received from Carol Baldwin that the City needed to appoint someone for the 911 Board. There was discussion about how this was set up. The Police Chiefs and Fire Chiefs in the County would be automatic members. The County, County Attorney, and Sheriff Department will be contacted about the set up.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / KHP AT HEALTH FAIR / VEHICLE STOPPED /
PERSON TO LARNED HOSPITAL
Chief of Police Blevins reported that Kansas Highway Patrol had provided information about child restraint seat use at the Health Fair. He appreciated their participation.
Officer Schultz stopped vehicle, and individual arrest, found with methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
Officer Hodson took person to Larned State Hospital for evaluation.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / GEOMETRIC PROJECT / POOL PAINTING /
SAND BAGGING / ATMOS GAS TRANSPORTATION / KMU MEETING /
KDOT AIRPORT INSPECTION TREE REMOVAL
City Superintendent Sechler reported he had spoken with KDOT on the Geometric Project and they ask the City commit to $20,000 on the project over the $700,000 State limit of participation and KDOT would take care of any further overage.
He talked to several pool contractors on painting the pool. One does that type of work but would not have time until next Spring.
He thanked City and Fire Department personnel who responded on Sunday to help the school and hospital in Harper with sand bagging those facilities to keep water out. The Mayor also thanked Grant for his help.
Three Lake cabins got water in them.
He spoke with Atmos Energy and the Power Plant Gas Transportation Contract. They clarified some of our concerns.
He, Larry Berry and Steve Wilkinson attended KMU Conference on Thursday and Friday. It was another good conference.
He met with KDOT last week about Airport Inspection and there are more trees to cut down on the west end of runway.
GEOMETRIC PROJECT
The City has received resolution for project number 39 K-9179-01 Geometric Project. The information on the resolution is not correct and KDOT will be notified.
Mayor was concerned about possible cost for moving the gas utility. It could cost $30,000.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / OIL LEASE /
TELEPHONE FRANCHISE / I.D. BOARD / CITY CLEAN-UP
City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that there was interest in oil leasing for the property east of town. He will advertise to request proposals.
He will provide copy of telephone franchise for renewal.
Monthly Industrial Development Board meeting will be at 12:00 Noon at Smokehouse. The Industrial Board was wanting to know the status of property received from railroad. They would like opportunity to offer land for the location of a concrete plant in Anthony. The City Commission was in agreement to offer land.
City Clean-up begins May 7th.
NO CITY COMMISSION MEETING MAY 29th
The City Commission was in agreement not to have a regular City Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 29th, after the Memorial Day holiday.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
-Commissioner Hekel has been approached about property in 800 block of North Anthony. Bushes make it difficult to see stop sign. Kenny Hodson will look at it.
-Mayor asked about street on Washington near the truck parking. He was wondering if redoing the street could be part of bond issue.
-The water project for LL&G may need to have engineer planning.
Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.
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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator
Approved by _______________________________
Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor