CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

November 19, 2007

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Mayor Howard Hatfield presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hammersmith, Hekel, Dickey and Williams. 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; Steve Wilkinson, Jerry Turner, John Haas, Kenny Hodson, Joe Wilcox, and Tim Eaton.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5514 making appropriations for $51,851.56 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony 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

Steve Wilkinson, Electric Distribution Department Head gave a report on the work being done by his Department.

They have set three wooden poles and installed lighting and wired for Christmas lights for street lighting on Main and Lawrence that were broken by the truck. One more to set in front of True Value. One more pole to set at Main and LL&G that was taken out for the road construction. They are working on Christmas decorations. Metal poles are done and ready to use. New service in country for water heater and fencer.

Mayor would like to look into replacement program for street lighting. Need to determine new electric service costs.

RESOLUTION NO. 691 ADOPTED

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 RECORD 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, referring to A tract in the South West Quarter of Section 24 Township 33 South Range 7 West of the 6^th P.M. It's beginning 1,130 feet West and 150 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the North half of the Southwest Corner of Section 24 going North 145 feet thence East 170 feet thence South 145 feet thence West 170 feet to the point of beginning. The land being with the City of Anthony, Kansas, Harper County, Kansas – 425 North Penn, Owner of Record being Sandy Lee Witters and Elizabeth Ann Witters.

Mayor Hatfield made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 691. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 692 ADOPTED

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 692. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

K.S.A. 40-1707(f) LOAN WARRANT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approve the loan warrant pursuant to K.S.A. 40-1707(f) and borrow from Fireman's Relief Association $35,000 to assist to finance the improvement of the Fire Department with the construction of Fire Department building under terms stated. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

BOND ISSUE DISCUSSION

John Haas, Ranson Municipal Consultants, was present to discuss with the Commissioners the bond issues for the various Proposed Projects. The Lake Road, West Washington Street, Tennis Courts, the Sewer Line for Sunrise Addition and Wheatridge Drive Improvement were discussed.

ORDINANCE NO. S-194 ADOPTED

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF WITHIN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS, AS MAIN TRAFFICWAYS – Washington Street, West 300 block thereof; 9 Iron Drive, Entire course that lies within corporate limits of City.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopt Ordinance No. S-194. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO. S-195 ADOPTED

A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE IMPROVEMENT OR REIMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN MAIN TRAFFICWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS THEREOF – Washington Street, West 300 block thereof; 9 Iron Drive, Entire course that lies within corporate limits of City.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City adopt Ordinance No. S-195. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 693 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO A PUBLIC BUILDING IN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, KANSAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS THEREOF – Installation and construction of improvements to the tennis court facility of the City, an existing public building in the City, at an estimated cost of $140,000.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 693. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

PETITION FOUND SUFFICIENT

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the governing body of the City of Anthony after examination and consideration find sufficient the Petition from Visions Unlimited LLC for sewer line improvements and for Wheat Ridge Drive improvements in Sunrise Addition in a matter provided by K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 694 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE MAKING OF CERTAIN INTERNAL IMRPOVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ANTHONY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH FINDINGS (SUNRISE ADDITION STREET AND SEWER).

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 694. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

ASK FOR EXTENSION

Joe Wilcox was present to request extension to correct his chimney that is causing excessive smoke as directed by a City notice. The City Commission was in consensus to give extension.

PASTURE LAND LEASE

Zeb Prawl had reported to the City Clerk/Administrator that he would prefer that the clause regarding non grazing earlier than March 1 to no later than September 15 be eliminated. He would prefer it be open year around. After discussion it was consensus of Commission that clause remain and if not agreeable then the lease be offered to next highest bidder.

APPOINTMENT TO TREE BOARD

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City appoint Darlene Vlcek to the Anthony Tree Board as recommended by the Tree Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.

PRIORITY LIST

The City Commissioners were in agreement to have a work session for updating the priority list for the City projects. This will be done after the first of the year.

Mayor discussed the need to look into wind power energy for the City.

Mayor asked about the Water Boring that was to be done, for Lake Development area. State Water Board needs to be notified.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / WATER PROBLEM AT MUNICIPAL HALL /

KMEA/KMGA MEETING / 2^ND SILT POND RETENTION / SHORELINE PROTECTION /

SEWER PROJECT FOR SUNRISE ADDITION / TRAILER COURT

City Superintendent Sechler reported that there was water problem at Municipal Hall over the weekend. The water has been removed and the floor is drying.

He, Larry Berry and Steve Wilkinson attended the annual KMEA and KMGA annual meeting at Wichita. They were good meetings.

The Street Crew started cleaning area for the silt retention pond, on the west side Lake. They are also helping with Christmas decorations.

The Shoreline Protection Project is complete. There was about 250 feet of shoreline completed.

Bid opening for the Sewer Project for Sunrise Addition is at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday.

Mike Anderson would proceed to purchase land and proceed to request de-annexation.

Mayor mentioned that there were new owners of the Trailer Court on South Madison. There was discussion about individual water meters versus the master water meter billing. Meter billing would not be as great if vacant.

NOT PAYING ON COUNTY HI-GRADE BILL FOR LANDFILL DUMPING FEE

After discussion, the City Commissioners were not in agreement to pay on Hi-Grade county billing for landfill dumping with the 5% retainage from the Frazier Building Demolition.

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City obtain a signed job completion confirmation for the demolition of the Frazier Building before direct and final payment of the 5% retainage is made to Hi-Grade. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / TREE BOARD MEETING /

AMENDING 2007 BUDGET / THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY / CITY CODE BOOK /

EXECUTIVE SESSION / EXCESS SALES TAX

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that Tree Board meeting was changed to Tuesday, Nov. 20^th, 12 Noon at Perfect Touch.

He will be looking at 2007 Budget to amend. Hope to set Hearing for December 16 on December 3^rd.

City will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Hopefully the City Code book will be corrected and finalized in the next two weeks.

He would like executive session to discuss possible acquisition of real estate.

Next week will discuss use of excess sales tax.

POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT / ASSAULT/BATTERY CASE

Deputy Chief Hodson gave the Police Department Report. He reported they are investigating assault/battery case outside Smokehouse Club.

Damage report to one of Frisbee golf signs at Lake.

Quiet week and Happy Thanksgiving.

He and Tim Eaton reported the Fire Department Christmas Party is December 3 at Municipal Hall. Commissioners and wives are invited.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss possible acquisition of property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried. At 11:40 A.M., the City Commission room was cleared with the City Superintendent, and City Clerk/ Administrator remaining. At 11:50 A.M., the Mayor called the meeting back into regular session.

RAILROAD PROPERTY

Mayor reported that someone was interested in City old railroad property on Hayes Street. Need to advertise and identify drainage area.

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