CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

May 8, 2006

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, Koeppen, 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 Countryman of The Anthony Republican; and Troy Lankton.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5438 making appropriations for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony in the sum of $64,885.08 was presented and on motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Koeppen, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT REPORT

Gordon Gray, Water/Wastewater Department Head, gave a report on his Department. They are continuing to clean sewer mains and manholes. They hope to clean 25% more line than last year. Novak Construction has not started work yet for lift station replacement. Water Department has repaired or replaced the fire hydrants that were found unusable. They continue to test. Any new problem, hydrants will be repaired or replaced.

He and the City Commission discussed the elevated water storage tower, the ground storage tanks and additional water treatment that need attention. Alan Luttrell of EBH will be asked to come and discuss these problems and possibility of a water treatment plant with also the idea of possible water treatment at the Lake.

Need to prepare the Pool for swimming season soon.

CAR SHOW

Troy Lankton requested that the City block off 100 block of East Steadman and 200 block of North Anthony, 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., for the 8^th annual Car Show this weekend.

Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City block off 100 block of East Steadman and 200 block of North Anthony, 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Saturday, May 13^th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

FRIENDSHIP MEALS

The City Commission heard a report from the City Clerk/ Administrator on meeting with Rozanna O'Brien, Director of Aging Project Inc., about their request for assistance with the Friendship Meals Program in Anthony. Commissioner Koeppen attended also. Federal funding has been lowered. No additional revenue for inflation either.

After discussion, Mayor Hatfield made the motion that the City forgive the $1,417 amount paid for utilities in the Facility Agreement with Aging Project Inc., for Friendship Meals. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

SEWER CHARGE DISCUSSION

The City Commission discussed the sewer charge questioned by Alberta Scott for her rental units. The City Commission after reviewing the latest ordinance for sewer charges, was in agreement that the sewer charge for the units rented by Alberta Scott is proper.

WTS INC. AGREEMENT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City extend the trash pick-up agreement with Wyatt Trash Service for one year. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

AGREEMENT WITH KLAVER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the Agreement and the Notice of Award with Klaver Construction Co., Inc., for the Anthony Municipal Airport Taxiway Alignment Correction. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Koeppen. Motion carried.

LAKE LEASE APPROVED – 29 W

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to approve the new Lease for Lake Lot #29 W for Sharon Kay Hanna. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

A Certificate of Appreciation was received from the Sunflower Regional C&D Office for the City's participation in the Sunflower Regional Enterprise Facilitation Program.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / INFO MEETING ON METH /

KARL BERRY AND BOB HOLCOMB HIRED /

LAKE PICKUP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED /

MUNICIPAL HALL WORK / KMU CONFERENCE

City Superintendent Sechler asked about having the City employees attending informational meeting sponsored by KDOT on Methamphetamines given by Officer Moore. Some employees will be asked to attend. The program can be given for the rest of the employees later.

Karl Berry has been hired to fill the vacant Park Caretaker position. Bob Holcomb will start with the Street Crew today.

The Lake pickup needs to be replaced. He would like to transfer a pickup from Electric and get a new pickup for Electric. The City Commission was in agreement.

The Street Crew removed several old radiators from Municipal Hall. He asked about furring in the duct work on the main floor and paint the duct work in the balcony for now if it is o.k. with the City Commission. The concrete work should be complete this week behind Municipal Hall.

He, Steve Wilkinson and Larry Berry attended the KMU Conference last week. There were topics on gas prices, cost of 20 cent KWH on the East Coast, and the City constructed fiber system at Chanute.

CITY COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS / REQUESTS

-Commissioner Hekel concerned about narrow roadway by Gun Club.

-Discussed main entrance Lake road cost to surface.

-Need to remove Garage Sales signs around town.

-Need to fence off property where houses have been removed.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / MOORE HAND INJURY /

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Chief of Police Blevins reported that Sgt. Moore had broken his hand while off-duty. He may be off work for about six weeks. Otherwise a quiet week. Deputy Chief Hodson requested search warrants for further investigation on the two reported rape cases. Evidence is at KBI lab.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / VACATION /

EXECUTIVE SESSION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that he will be on vacation Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Assistant City Clerk Angie Hartman will take minutes on Monday. Other items were covered earlier in the meeting. He asked for Executive Session on non-elected personnel.

FOURTH OF JULY DONATION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City donate $1,000 for the Stars and Stripes Sponsor Level of the 2006 Harper County Fourth of July activities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss matters concerning non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 10:31 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 10:41 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 15 minutes for discussions prior to acquisition of real estate. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 10:41 A.M. the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/Administrator remaining. At 10:56 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

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