CITY OF ANTHONY
Recorded
November 24, 2008
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: Hekel, Dickey, Hammersmith 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; Mary Lear, Jim and Mary Kay Templin, Larry Berry, Conna Livingston, Troy Lankton, Mike Lanie, Bethany Ensign, and Mike Anderson.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE and 11/26/08 PAYROLL APPROVED
Claim Ordinance #5567 making appropriation for $730,334.01 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance and $44,194.95 for 11/26 Payroll were presented and on a motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance and payroll were unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.
REQUEST FOR LAND AT THE BURN-SITE
Mike Anderson of Anderson Welding, asked about purchasing land at the Burn-site near his Welding Shop. He agreed to have it surveyed and the cost of having it fenced will be determined. City Attorney Jim Forsyth, will be asked about de-annexation before anything is done.
ORDINANCE NO. G-2750
Sewer Rates need to be adjusted to meet the additional cost for a second KDHE Revolving Loan.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RELATING TO CHAPTER 17 – UTILITIES ARTICLE 4 – SEWERS, SERVICES, RATES, IN THE ANTHONY CITY CODE TO OPERATE THE CITY’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF ANTHONY, COUNTY OF HARPER, STATE OF KANSAS.
Commissioner Hekel made the motion that the City adopts Ordinance No. G-2750. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.
RELEASE AND AGREEMENT
The City Commission discussed the release and agreement for clean-up of the property at 304 S. Springfield owned by June Henderson. After changes agreed upon and to be made, the City will sign a release and agreement with June Henderson.
VACATE OAK STREET
Mary Kay and Jim Templin and Mary Lear were present to discuss the Oak Street Vacate. If the City vacated Oak Street, Mary Lear’s land would be land locked. Jim Templin will contact KDOT to see if they will permit a drive-in off of Main Street and prevent the land lock.
CORPORATION GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
The City Commission discussed the Corporation General Warranty Deed for F & S Enterprises. Commissioner Williams recommended a Quit Claim Deed or a Limited Warranty Deed. City Attorney Jim Forsyth will be contacted about writing a Quit Claim Deed or a Limited Warranty Deed.
EXTEND TERM OF LEASE FOR GUN CLUB – SECOND AMENDMENT
The Anthony Gun Club is seeking two Grants. The Lease term with the City needs to be extended to make it current to submit with the Grant Application. Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the Second Amendment to the Lease with the Anthony Gun Club. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
The City Commission discussed the Neighborhood Revitalization Program which the County had dropped. Commissioner Williams had discussed the program with Leroy Leland and the regulations have changed. The League will be contacted about any possible changes.
ENERGY ALTERNATIVE COMMITTEE
Larry Berry, Troy Lankton, Mike Lanie and Conna Livingston were present to discuss the Mission of the Energy Alternative Committee. They are to look to Alternative Energy including wind and solar. They will coordinate with the City Commission and give timely reports.
HOME PROGRAM
Bethany Ensign of the South Central Kansas Economic Development District, office reported that only one bid was received for the Home Project and it was too high. The renovations for the two houses were scaled down to be covered by the Grant. The City needs to approve the bid from New Windows for America for $27,535.00 and $31,365.00. Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City approves the bid from New Windows for America with the City match being $8,550.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
RE-APPOINTED FIRE CHIEF
Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City approves the re-appointment of Kenny Hodson as the Anthony Fire Department Chief. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
LAKE LOT LEASE TRANSFER – 34E
The City Commission made the motion that the City approves the transfer of Lake Lease Lot 34E from Georgia L. Williams and James J. Williams to James J. Williams and Eleanor F. Williams. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT/LOCKER CHECK AT ATTICA HIGH/PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING/EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUEST/DOG LOOSE
Officer Schultz took Rambo to Attica High School. There was one alert and notice was delivered by the Attica Chief of Police.
He attended a Prevention of Underage Drinking Meeting.
He requested a short Executive Session for non-elected personnel.
Commissioner Hekel reported a dog loose in the 500 block of North Springfield.
CITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/AIP UPDATE/KMU MUTUAL AID PROGRAM/SEPTIC SYSTEM COST/FOOTBALL FIELD HOUSE/3-MILE AREA/CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS/ELECTRIC RATE WORK SESSION
Darin Neufield of EBH would like to attend a City Commission Meeting to update the Airport Improvement Plan. He will come December 15th at 10:00 a.m.
He enclosed a copy of KMU Mutual Aid Program Comments from Jim Forsyth. A Resolution needs to be adopted.
He has information on the cost for a septic system for east side of Lake.
An Electric Rate Work Session is set for 5:00 p.m. with John Haas on Tuesday.
Working on the Warrior Football field house. Three layers of old shingles had been removed.
He finished drawing a 3 mile area map for identifying Electric Utility accounts in the areas.
Christmas decorations are going up.
Environmental Compliance Solutions was here for the Annual PCB Audit.
LAKE SEPTIC SYSTEM
City Superintendent Sechler reported the costs for a septic system for the East side of the Lake. Material expense will be assessed, not labor as done with the first Lake septic system. He will work up a sample letter with costs that will be sent to the Lake Lease holders who will be required to pay.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND WAYNE DENNIS FUND COMMITTEE
People interested in the Industrial Development Board three positions are Marilyn Downing, Steve White, Heather Bonham, Phil Truby and Conna Livingston. Names will be given to the I.D. Board for their comments.
People interested in the Wayne Dennis Fund two positions are Laura Malone, Marilyn Downing, Phil Truby and Vic Elliott. Names will be given to the Wayne Dennis Fund Committee for there comments.
CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/AMEND 2008 BUDGET/THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY/ACCC BOARD MEETING/CYNTHIA CLARK THANKS
He will be working on Amending the 2008 Budget for which a Hearing needs to be set by December 15th.
Thanksgiving Holidays are Thursday and Friday and the City will be closed.
He attended the ACCC Board Meeting. They are financially doing okay and almost have a full census.
Cynthia Clark called to express thanks to the City crews for the clean up work done in the tree row across from her cabin.
CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUEST
City Commissioner Hekel reported the Hospital sign near FNB needs to be straightened.
He had talked to Terry Stark, Water/Wastewater Department Head, that top on priority list should be Power Plant sewer system.
Mayor Hatfield said Power Plant houses rental fees need to be reviewed. Pole Pile needs to be taken care of. May have to lease a bull dozer.
Cost of Street signs need to be determined to possibly ask Wayne Dennis Fund Committee for funding.
POWER PLANT RENTAL HOUSES
After discussion, the City Commission decided to increase the rental fee for the Power Plant houses to $275.00 for the one and $250.00 per month for the other two, beginning Jan 1, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Williams made the motion that the City Commission go into Executive Session for 10minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dickey. Motion carried. At 11:20 a.m. the City Commission room was cleared with Chief Blevins and City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick remaining. At 11:30 a.m. The Mayor called the meeting back into regular session. There were no decisions made.
Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.
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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator
Approved by _______________________________________
Howard D. Hatfield, Mayor